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The kind of creativity that is rewarded at age fifteen is not always enough to propel someone through life at age thirty; not everyone can sustain, in adulthood, what seemed so special in adolescence. The summer that Nixon resigns, six teenagers at a summer camp for the arts become inseparable. The friendships endure and even prosper, but also underscore the differences in their fates, in what their talents become and the shapes their lives take.
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"From one of England's most renowned authors, an unforgettable new novel that provides a searing portrait of life-and, shockingly, love-in a concentration camp. Once upon a time there was a king, and the king commissioned his favorite wizard to create a magic mirror. This mirror didn't show you your reflection. It showed you your soul-it showed you who you really were. The wizard couldn't look at it without turning away. The king couldn't look at...
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The compound interest millionaire: Hack your savings to create a constant stream of passive income
By Joe Correa
The compound interest millionaire is a person that gets paid interest every month instead of paying interest to a bank or someone else. This person has time to enjoy the good things in life instead of working a 9 to 5 job they don't like. The compound interest millionaire has no special abilities or high IQ. The person simply learned the...
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Did you know that psychopaths don't have the ability to see the negative consequences of their actions, only the positive ones? Did you know that self-discipline is a better indicator of success than your IQ score? Did you know that the Walt Disney Company is the world's second biggest buyer of explosives?
If you learned anything in the last few lines, you're going to learn a bunch more in the next 5,000 facts. This book is a four-in-one compilation...
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Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Book Preview:
#1 I like being naked in public. I discovered this made me happy when I was only four years old. I'm not sure what my definition of happiness is, but I've always imagined that it would be the feeling you get before you die.
#2 I remember being in other people's houses as a young boy. I loved it. They had an easy chair that was covered in corduroy, and I would sit in...
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While vacationing with their widowed father in the Berkshire Mountains, four lovable sisters, ages four through twelve, share adventures with a local boy, much to the dismay of his snobbish mother.
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"In Different Interests, beginning readers will learn to celebrate diversity by appreciating the great variety of interests people have. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they draw inferences about how diversity makes our society stronger and more interesting"--The publisher's web site.
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Leslie McHugh is married to an undercover cop. She thinks she knows what it's like to share her life with a man who spends his days living a lie, who keeps secrets for a living, who trusts no one, not even her. She can see the pressure, the fear, the pent-up rage, and, worst of all, the distance growing between them that Craig promised he'd never allow. But, what does she really know? Lonely, tired, and starting to drink too much, she knows that their...
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A hilarious and biting memoir from the actor, comedian and Saturday Night Live alumni David Spade. David Spade is best known for his harsh "Hollywood" Minute Sketches on SNL, his starring roles in movies like Joe Dirt and Tommy Boy, and his seven-year stint as Dennis Finch on the series Just Shoot Me. Now, with a wit as dry as the weather in his home state of Arizona, the "comic brat extraordinaire" tells his story in Almost Interesting. First Taking...
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The duo behind the massively successful podcast "Stuff You Should Know" offers an unexpected look at weird, fascinating, delightful, or unexpected elements of a wide variety of topics, featuring new subjects that they've long wondered about and wanted to explore.
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Enid is obsessed with space. She can tell you all about black holes and their ability to spaghettify you without batting an eye in fear. Her one major phobia? Bald men. But she tries to keep that one under wraps. When she’s not listening to her favorite true crime podcasts on a loop, she’s serially dating a rotation of women from dating apps. At the same time, she’s trying to forge a new relationship with her estranged half-sisters after the...
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"Sanctions have become a go-to diplomatic tool for the US, be it against Iran, Russia or Turkey. However, sanctions come with unexpected, global side-effects that are rarely discussed. All of these side-effects have a meaningful impact on businesses, financial markets and governments. First, US sanctions are pushing countries that are at odds with the US, such as Turkey, Russia and Iran, closer to each other, with massive consequences on traditional...
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"Be More Interesting" Already in its seventh edition, Jenny Kellett brings you her bestselling HUGE Book of Amazing Facts, updated for 2023. Chock-full of incredible, curious, and mind-blowing Facts, you'll be able to impress your friends or simply improve your knowledge with over 800 of only the very best hand-picked trivia facts. The facts are divided into categories for easy reference. Whether you're into sports, history, science or something a...
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Unlock the secrets of ancient China with 500 interesting facts!
Do you want to learn more about ancient China? Look no further than 500 Interesting Facts About Ancient China. This audiobook is packed full of exciting facts and historical information that will captivate listeners. Here's just a snippet of what you will discover:
This audiobook is an unforgettable journey into one of the most fascinating civilizations in human history. Don't hesitate-unlock...
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A CONTRACT...BETWEEN LOVERS
Literary agent Adrienne Corley liked Gideon McCloud's books, but that didn't mean she liked him. Meeting her temperamental client face-to-face had everything to do with his career and nothing to do with how she found the reclusive writer sexier than she'd dreamed possible....
Gideon enjoyed his solitary lifestyle—until his gorgeous agent turned up demanding he attend to matters professional...
Literary agent Adrienne Corley liked Gideon McCloud's books, but that didn't mean she liked him. Meeting her temperamental client face-to-face had everything to do with his career and nothing to do with how she found the reclusive writer sexier than she'd dreamed possible....
Gideon enjoyed his solitary lifestyle—until his gorgeous agent turned up demanding he attend to matters professional...
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Transported against his will to the Counterweight Continent, where a new emperor is about to be chosen, Rincewind the Wizard is reunited with old friends in his mission to destroy the Forbidden City of Hunghung.
"May you live in interesting times" is the worst thing one can wish on a citien of Discworld-- especially on the distinctly unmagical sorcerer Rincewind, who has had far too much perilous excitement in his life. But when a request for a "Great...
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Filled with up-to-date information, fascinating & fun facts this book " UKRAINE: 100+ Amazing & Interesting Facts You Didn't Know Before" is the best book for kids to find out more about "The Breadbasket of Europe". This book would satisfy the children's curiosity and help them to understand why Ukraine attracts millions of visitors annually and what makes it different from other European countries. This book gives a story, history & explores the...
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Filled with up-to-date information, fascinating & fun facts this book COLOMBIA: 100+ Amazing & Interesting Facts You Didn't Know Before" is the best book for kids to find out more about "The gateway to South America". This book would satisfy the children's curiosity and help them to understand why Colombia attracts millions of visitors annually and what makes it different from other South American Countries. This book gives a story, history & explores...
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Filled with up-to-date information, fascinating & fun facts this book SOUTH KOREA: Amazing & Interesting Facts You Didn't Know Before" is the best book for kids to find out more about "The land of morning calm" This book would satisfy the children's curiosity and help them to understand why South Korea attracts millions of visitors annually and what makes it different from other Asian Countries. This book gives a story, history & explores the country's...
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