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"Tibetans have experienced waves of genocide since the 1950s. Now they are facing ecocide. The Himalayan snowcaps are in meltdown mode, due to climate change--accelerated by a rain of black soot from massive burning of coal and other fuels in both China and India. The mighty rivers of Tibet are being dammed by Chinese engineering consortiums to feed the mainland's thirst for power, and the land is being relentlessly mined in search of minerals to...
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In a day when Catholics have less time and yet a greater need than ever for personal prayer, The Catholic Prayer Book is a much-needed resource. Filled with a wide range of prayer from the rich tradition of the Church-including personal, family, and liturgical prayer and prayers for special occasions-The Catholic Prayer Book serves as a treasury of Catholic worship from ancient times up to the present day. This revised edition contains the new translation...
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Shangri-La is one of the most evocative myths of our time -so powerful that it has entered the dictionary as a synonym for paradise.As myths go, it is a young one: Shangri-La made its debut with the 1933 publication of British author James Hilton's novel, Lost Horizon. No sooner was Shangri-La created by Hilton than a host of places staked claims to being the real location that inspired the book.
This guide to the mythical site of Shangri-La is...
4) Tibet
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This new, thoroughly updated edition of Bradt's Tibet encompasses the wider region of ethnic Tibet with more detailed coverage of the Amdo and Kham regions than is found in other guides. It also includes essential information on new border openings and is particularly strong on map data, which is extremely difficult to find in Tibet itself, including new theme maps covering a range of topics, from Tibetan regions to the Three Parallel Rivers UN World...
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Sisters Grimm volume 9
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Granny Relda's body has been hijacked by the Master, and it's up to Sabrina, Daphne, and the rest of the Grimms to fight for her freedom and that of Ferryport Landing in the series's grand finale. As war rips the town apart, Sabrina consults a team of magic mirrors, who prophesize that the only way the good guys will win is if she leads the army herself. Now, Sabrina controls the fate of all the Everafters, the same people who have made her life so...
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Sisters Grimm volume 7
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After their parents awake from a sleeping spell, Daphne and Sabrina become caught in the middle of a war between the Scarlet Hand and Prince Charming's Everafter army and learn a shocking secret about a deadly enemy.
7) Undertow
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Lyric Walker's life forever changes the night she witnesses the arrival of the Alpha, a five-nation race of ocean-dwelling warriors. The world's initial wonder and awe over the Alpha quickly turn into paranoia and fear, transforming her hometown of Coney Island into a military zone with violence bubbling just beneath the surface. Despite her best efforts, Lyric is thrust into the middle of this clash of civilizations when the Alpha teenagers are forced...
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Sisters Grimm volume 8
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As the fairytale detectives race through the Book of Everafter searching for their baby brother, they encounter various characters including the Editor and his army of Revisers, who threaten the children with dire consequences if they continue to change the stories.
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Two lovers who had a rough start. Susan at five-years-old and John at six-years-old. After Susan's family moved in next door John hated having a girl move in and not a boy. Soon that changed and a strong friendship and strong family values took over. Filled with tragedy and hardship, their love for each other never wavered. Through separation, near death. Never losing hope and staying true to each other. Book Two continues, with both their lives in...
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Jones continues the Search for Dawar, kidnapped by Nahser. Samantha replaces Colonel Wilson. She is ex CIA and still has connections with Secret Service members. She is tough but no match for Nahser the leader of the Taliban in Kabul. Relationships are starting to form with Clancy and Niki. Story is complete. Word count: 16,306. ADULT CONTENT.
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The conclusion to the series tests Rockets ability and loyalty. The Oasis threatened, when Ben and Diane are taken from their cabin. Rocket is shot and Bobby is nowhere to be seen. Chris with his security team is not enough. The magical touch of Bobby is no longer there to help.
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Both books included. BILLY, IT'S TIME and BILLY, IT'S TIME (SEQUEL)BILLY, IT'S TIMEBilly and Travis loaded up their Honda 750 and left their run down trailers to the landlord for back rent due. It's no longer feasible to stay in Georgia, neither one has worked for over a year. They were starving, and could not last much longer. It was time for change. They landed a small Carpenter job to give them enough money to start their journey. Along the way...
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Throughout the Gospels, Jesus asks a lot of questions-questions that challenge and unsettle. Questions that cut to the heart of human experience. Questions that-like a plow plunging deep into hard soil-split life open.
In this book distinguished theologian Michael Buckley meditates on fourteen key personal questions that Jesus asks in the Gospel of John-such questions as "What do you seek?" "Do you know what I have done to you?" "How can you believe?"...
14) In 3 Hours
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A serial killer named the IN 3 HOURS killer has caused the world to panic. The killer grew up spending most of their life caged up like an animal, tortured and abused until they snapped. Creating the IN 3 HOURS killer.
15) Cave In
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"BEN & DIANE'S OASIS" Opens to help troubled people, the last stop before they end up in prison or institutionalized. They get married and run the Oasis, The devil helps create murder and mayhem. If they are to survive, they will need help from up above. Through it all they learn to love each other and find a way to turn evil into a peaceful place for all.Rocket a Belgian Malinos, bonds strongly with Ben, and you will find out, he is a dog like no...
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PrologueMan, versus wolf, they are both hungry and both trying to survive, Carl Evans the antagonist. A large bully and self-appointed lawman for the townspeople. Larger than a normal pack of ten gray wolves. The pack leader a pure white large male called Nitis meaning "friend" in the Native American language. Steven Carson raised Nitis, he found him stumbling around near the wolves' den. Hunters slaughtered the parents and siblings. Steven found...
17) Pandemic and US
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The story is not on the medical or a cure for the virus.
Coronavirus-COVID-19 has infected 375,000 plus at the start of this story.
The human side of a Pandemic virus and a fictitious story on what might happen if the virus is left unchecked and continues to spread.
The type of virus is not in question. The human reaction to restrictions and shortages to include unemployment caused by a Pandemic outbreak is. Regardless of what caused it or what...
18) Saving Emily
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Left in an old abandon shack as punishment, whipped and beaten. Two dogs find Emily accidentally and Darrel removes her from a life of torture.
The abductor is still out there, he wants her back. Darrel's decisions will determine her fate.
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Book set includes book one through three, complete story.
The story starts in Kabul, Afghanistan were the Afghan president asked the USA for assistant in stopping the Taliban who has terrorized the city, from throwing acid on women's faces, to poisoning the women trying to get an education. Tools of the Taliban include public flogging, murder and suicide bombers. The women are afraid to get an education. SSGT Jones will lead a special trained force...
20) Cave in Book Set
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The complete Book Set for the cave in series. Book 1: During a fire Inspection a cave in almost takes the life of Ben. "The forces of Good and Evil" are battling each other, Ben finds love and the two struggle to stay alive to enjoy it. If you love dogs, this series has a hero by the name of Rocket. Book 2: "BEN & DIANE'S OASIS" Opens to help troubled people, the last stop before they end up in prison or institutionalized. They get married and run...