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Goodbye Bombay
Goodbye Bombay
Bombay in 1980, India’s business centre, was a swirl of parties mixing all religions and nationalities. The Norwegian lawyer Christine is married but falls in love with the good-looking Parsee Zarin. They meet in a houseboat in Srinagar and declare their love in the Mogul gardens, but this is just the beginning of a dramatic series of events leading them to the beaches of Goa and the tea gardens of Darjeeling. Twenty years later Christine tells her story to a friend in England when a stranger turns up.

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Fireworks (The Soul Sight Mysteries) (Volume 2)
Fireworks (Book 2 of the Soul Sight Mysteries)
Dreams aren’t real. Psychic teen Zoey Christopher knows the difference between dreams and visions better than anyone, but ever since she and her best friend returned from spring vacation, Zoey’s dreams have been warning her that Becca is in danger. But a dream isn’t a vision—right? Besides, Zoey has other things to worry about, like the new, cute boy in school. Dan obviously has something to hide, and he won’t leave Zoey alone—even when it causes major problems with Josh, Zoey’s boyfriend. Is it possible he knows her secret? Then, one night, Becca doesn’t answer any of Zoey’s texts or calls. She doesn’t answer the next morning either. When Zoey’s worst fears come true, her only choice is to turn to Dan, whom she discovers has a gift different from her own but just as powerful. Is it fate? Will using their gifts together help them save Becca, or will the darkness win? Discover what’s real and what’s just a dream in Fireworks, book two of the Soul Sight Mysteries!

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Who's There: A Collection of Knock Knock Jokes
Who's There? A Collection of Knock Knock Jokes
Cynthia MacGregor
Knock Knock. Who's there? Around this classic joke gambit, groanworthy puns galore are gathered to delight kids of all ages. Some are old favorites, some are newly invented. Constantly asked for new knock-knock jokes, the author responded with this representative tome. Have a chuckle to yourself or cheer up others with this book: you'll never be stuck for a wry smile again.

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Shadow Rise (Shadow Fall) (Volume 2)
Shadow Rise
Terrorist. Rebel. Traitor. One rash decision during the Shadow Trials led to unspeakable horrors that left innocents dead, friends injured and hunted by the Empire, and Maia Graystone imprisoned in the Tower at the Archduchess’s mercy. Unsure if Riser Thornbrook survived, Maia must find a way to battle the Empire from within its own walls and escape so she can fulfill the promise to her father and stop the asteroid. But when she breaks free and joins Nicolai's Rebel army, she discovers she’s been branded a traitor. With war between the Rebels and the Empire looming, old alliances shifting, and suspicion hanging over her head, she must fight in the Rebel Blood Courts—and win command—to regain their trust. Only problem is, first she has defeat the reigning champion, someone she knows all too well. Will Maia’s emotions lead to her defeat, or will she rise up and claim her victory?

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Solstice: The Star-Crossed Saga (Volume 3)
Solstice (Book 3 of The Star-Crossed Saga)
What You Believe, Can Destroy You! William and Sydney have sacrificed everything to fortify their love, so much so that William dares to brave the depths of space to find a cure for their deadly Supernova bond, leaving both her and Earth vulnerable to Torrian Alliance attack. But with a full scale rebellion in play on Fabricius, the reality of Sydney’s execution from Torrian hands is diminished, only eclipsed by the certainty of a more threats – The Third Faction and The Dagmas Clan – lead by Dominic and his insurgent recruits. With overwhelming odds mounting against them, William makes a desperate attempt to find the last of the endangered Star-children only to be captured by a new menace, where he is forced to compete in the dreaded Gauntlet of sport. Allies surge to free Fabricius, seeking alliances across the galaxy while Sydney tries to keep her identity hidden and trains to master the third phase of her Star-child evolution: Solstice. With Sarah’s mysterious return home with clues to unlock the future, Noella’s training and Bill’s symbiotic development hope is restored, but will it be enough to unite the galaxy and destroy evil for once and for all?

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Dewey Fairchild, Parent Problem Solver
Dewey Fairchild, Parent Problem Solver
Dewey Fairchild isn't just good with parents, he's great with them. He's so good at handling parents that he's built a thriving business out of it. He even has a secretary, Clara―a great alibi and an even better baker. Dewey settles the most troublesome of cases, from an overprotective mom who won't let her child go to class on her own, to a dad who can't stop picking his nose any chance he gets! Dewey has no problem handling other people's parents, but when he overhears his parents talking one day, he faces a challenge he never expected. Dewey can solve any problem parents may cause, but what will he do when the parents who are causing problems are his own?

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The Cape (A Dark Spores Novel) (Volume 3)
The Cape (A Dark Spores Novel) (Volume 3)
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The next Super hero book installment of the Dark Spores Series from award-winning author Braxton A. Cosby. IN A CITY OF MASKED HEROES, DARKNESS HIDES THE TRUTH! - A world mourning a fallen superhero. Future Chicago has become the haven for criminals and super villains of the darkest order. When an experiment goes wrong, hundreds of humans (Normals) absorb a mysterious contagion that gives rise to amazing super powers, creating a new species: Super-Normals. Some use their super powers for good, while others use their gifts for evil. Wars break out across the city and it's Good versus Evil in a grudge match to destroy the other. A nightly reality show featuring both sides' daily endeavors to create interest, captures the attention of the entire planet and Heroes are worshiped, given any and everything they desire. But there are rules to living the good life, and when one Hero breaks the ultimate rule and kills a Normal, a manhunt erupts, pitting Heroes, Villains, and the entire police force against one another in a race to capture or kill the fallen superhero. But one lone rebel emerges, hellbent on solving the murder and unraveling the secret of the Dark Spores. Yet, in the process, one question remains: will he choose the dark or light side?

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The Broken Branches
The Broken Branches
A school project begins a journey for Sarafina Garcia that will change her life forever. In an attempt to gain a scholarship to a prestigious school, she is thrown headfirst into a labyrinth of family history that will confuse and deepen her search. Dont dig up old bones, was the response Sarafina received from her mother when she asked for help. What was it in the family history that was so horrible that she wouldnt discuss it? Only by delving into historical records will she solve the lingering mystery of her parentage and mend the broken branches of her childhood one last time.

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Spit Mechs 2: Baz Ball
Spit Mechs 2: Baz Ball (Book 2)
Corbett Buchly
What’s a group of fourth-graders to do when challenged to a game of alien baz ball by the galactic champions? Put on their alien super suits. That’s what.

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Sir Princess Petra's Talent: Book 2 in the International Award-Winning Children's Fantasy Series (The Pen Pieyu Adventures) (Volume 2)
Sir Princess Petra's Talent - The Pen Pieyu Adventures (series, book #2)
Book # 2 in the Multi-Award-Winning Humorous Fantasy Series for Kids.Sir Princess Petra has already proven she is a kind and noble knight. This, however, does not please the king and queen---they want her to behave like a princess and forget this silly knight nonsense of hers! But when the king writes a new rule in the royal rule book that requires her to attend Talent School and acquire a princess talent certificate or suffer the spell of the royal magician, Petra, reluctantly, agrees to go. But who could have guessed what Sir Princess Petra's Talent would be?Join Sir Princess Petra, the endearing dragon Snarls, and the other quirky characters on their zany adventures in this fun-loving fantasy series for kids. Life lessons of courage, friendship, and believing in yourself will charm and entertain in these dragon stories for kids 7 - 11 years.Books in ThePen Pieyu Adventure series:Sir Princess Petra- The Pen PieyuAdventures (book #1)Sir Princess Petra's Talent - The Pen Pieyu Adventures (book #2)Sir Princess Petra's Mission - The Pen Pieyu Adventures (book #3)

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