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"In this irresistible and thrilling debut novel, a former antique hunter investigates a suspicious death at an isolated English manor, embroiling her back in the dangerous world of tracking stolen artifacts. What antique would you kill for? Freya Lockwood is shocked when she learns that Arthur Crockleford, antiques dealer and her estranged mentor, has died under mysterious circumstances. She has spent the last twenty years avoiding her quaint English...
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From Lowney Handy's scandalous small-town open marriage to author James Jones's extraordinary apprenticeship with Maxwell Perkins (legendary editor of Hemingway and Fitzgerald), Star-Crossed Lovers illuminates an unforgettable love story. She was an eccentric small-town self-taught rebel, driven by creative zeal and a non-conformist streak. He was a distressed ex-GI (flat broke, without prospects, damaged by war), 17 years younger than she, consumed...
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Learning My ABCs with Mattie is a book to help parents understand how important their child's education is. This book will guide the parents to help them with the importance of learning their ABCs. By doing so, children will develop word pronunciation, spelling, and writing. Once the child learns their alphabet and the beginning sound of each letter, they can begin forming words. This book will help parents know how to gain knowledge on the proper...
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A price guide is only as helpful as its prices are current. With this in mind, we offer a new fourth edition of Herbert Kean's A Price Guide to Antique Tools, its prices taken from the latest live and internet auctions as well as from private sales. As before, there are over 12,000 prices (individual and chart combinations) that represent extraordinary tools, as well as those found in flea markets. There is an explanation for each tool group that...
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The Harvard Fiction Classics represent a specific selection of the greatest novels, novellas and short stories of seven national literatures, namely: English, American, French, Spanish, German, Russian, and Scandinavian.
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Vols. 1 & 2: The History of Tom Jones by Henry Fielding
Vol. 3:
A Sentimental Journey by Laurence Sterne
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Vol. 4: Guy Mannering by Sir Walter Scott
Vol. 5 & 6: Vanity Fair by William...
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"Lost Treasures: Unveiling the Secrets of Rare Books" is a captivating exploration of the world of rare books. This book takes readers on a journey through the history of famous book collections, revealing the significance of rare books in shaping culture and society. From the Library of Alexandria to the Vatican Library and the British Library, discover the hidden treasures that have been preserved for centuries. Delve into the impact of rare books...
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Con el paso de los años, John Waters se ha convertido en una de las figuras de referencia no solo del cine underground estadounidense, sino de la cultura pop en general. En su larga trayectoria, que abarca desde clásicos de la inmundicia como Multiple Maniacs, Pink Flamingos o Cosa de hembras hasta títulos más mainstream como Hairspray o Los asesinatos de mamá, el cineasta de Baltimore ha ido repitiendo una serie de obsesiones temáticas y formales...
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With a title inspired by an angry text that the sleep deprived, post-partum author once sent to her husband, this book is a must for anyone fed up with trying to survive modern life. This candid collection of 40 poems takes a stark look at parenting, internet comparison culture, and political nonsense, and asks important questions such as... Why is bonfire night always crap? Is it normal to get this stressed by the school Whatsapp group? And why can't...
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From bestselling authors Janie Chang and Kate Quinn, a thrilling and unforgettable narrative about the intertwined lives of two wronged women, spanning from the chaos of the San Francisco earthquake to the glittering palaces of Versailles.
San Francisco, 1906. In a city bustling with newly minted millionaires and scheming upstarts, two very different women hope to change their fortunes: Gemma, a golden-haired, silver-voiced soprano whose career desperately...
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Get the Summary of Rebecca Struthers's Hands of Time in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Rebecca Struthers' "Hands of Time" is a profound exploration of time perception, interwoven with her personal journey as a watchmaker. From her childhood curiosity in nature to her adult life in Staffordshire, Struthers has been attuned to the natural world's influence on human timekeeping. She delves into the history of ancient...
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"SATURDAY ES LA BOYBAND DEL MOMENTO.
Y sus integrantes, Ruben, Zach, Angel y Jon, son los dueños del corazón de todo el país.
Pero, tras bambalinas, el peso de la fama los está aplastando y la relación idílica que tienen frente
a las cámaras no hace más que resquebrajarse.
Para Ruben es especialmente difícil, porque el precio del estrellato lo obliga a permanecer en el
clóset. Y es en Zach en quien confía para desahogarse.
Durante una gira...
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Embark on a journey through life's unpredictable twists and turns with "All in a Day's Work," a captivating collection of stories that resonate with the essence of the human experience. In this poignant anthology, Mike Dixon invites you to explore every facet of life, from moments of sheer joy to unexpected challenges that can turn your world upside down.
"I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL! Every twist and turn of your life! Every second, minute, hour, and day....things...
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James Opies’ highly popular Collecting Toy Soldiers (1987) was an inspirational book for anyone involved in the hobby. Nearly a quarter of a century on, this is a completely new companion updating the experience for the twenty-first century collector. James now gives the reader the benefit of over thirty years participation as one of the world’s leading authorities on toy soldiers, figures and models, and a lifetime as a collector himself.
Collecting...
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In Obeah, Race and Racism, Eugenia O'Neal vividly discusses the tradition of African magic and witchcraft, traces its voyage across the Atlantic and its subsequent evolution on the plantations of the New World, and provides a detailed map of how English writers, poets and dramatists interpreted it for English audiences. The triangular trade in guns and baubles, enslaved Africans and gold, sugar and cotton was mirrored by a similar intellectual trade...
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Es un libro que se sumerge en el fascinante mundo de los relojes de lujo, la tecnología y el diseño. Con un enfoque atractivo e interesante, el libro presenta los relojes más exclusivos y caros del mundo jamás producidos, y explora qué hace que estas piezas sean tan valiosas. Es una invitación a un apasionante viaje por el universo de los relojes más sofisticados y codiciados del mundo.
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Since the advent of the first U.S. postage stamp in 1847, stamps have become a part of the American landscape, providing a window into the individuals, achievements, and beauty of this great nation. This book gives a behind-the-scenes look at how some of the more colorful, creative, and controversial stamps were produced. Stories include political influence; famous movie stars and sports figures; design challenges that occasionally resulted in law...
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It's a book that dives into the fascinating world of luxury watches, technology and design. With an engaging and engaging approach, the book presents the world's most exclusive and expensive watches ever produced, and explores what makes these pieces so valuable. It is an invitation to an exciting journey through the universe of the most sophisticated and coveted watches in the world.
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