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Paperback. Condición: Good. Unbroken Circle: a Quotable history of the Grand Ole Opry, edited by Randall Bedwell, is a tribute to this most homegrown of American institutions. Filled with quotations from Opry stars -- from Uncle Dave Macon to Patsy Cline, Hank Williams to Roy Acuff and Minnie Pearl -- it is a loving, respectful tribute to the stars and the show that have made country music the music of the people.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. In 1987, twelve-year-old Cooper Balsam's mother, Arden, disappears without a trace. Cooper's father, Percy, a Vietnam veteran struggling with PTSD, doesn't seem too concerned. "This isn't the first time. She's done it before." As days pass, Cooper begins to act out and withdraw from the world, and his growing animosity toward his father's ambivalence begins to escalate even as Percy and Cooper begin to actively search for the woman in their lives. From the hills of Southern California, to the deserts of Arizona, and down to the beaches of Mexico, the father and son will look for someone who may not want to be found for reasons they don't yet understand.…

Hardback. Condición: Good. Summer on Nantucket island. Three high-school friends drinking warm beer on a rooftop. Everything is cool, until a seemingly innocent game takes a sinister turn, and the course of their lives are changed forever. For a year, they keep it a secret--until the following summer when they meet a mysterious girl with her own dark past who may have the answers they're looking for. A story about friendship, mistakes, and questing for redemption, One Stupid Thing follows Jamie, Sophia, Trevor and Violet as they contend with the consequences of their choices, navigate the drama in their individual lives and try to uncover what really happened on that fateful night.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. The definitive guide to eating well and staying healthy with diabetes Nutrition is pivotal to diabetes care. This book is a terrific tool for managing diabetes through good nutrition. It's a guide you can use every day-a treasure chest of advice on how to eat healthfully.-Richard M. Bergenstal, MD, Executive DirectorInternational Diabetes Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota From the American Dietetic Association comes this authoritative guide to choosing foods to control your blood sugar and maintain an active, healthy lifestyle. It provides the must-know basics of daily diabetes care-from designing a food plan and preventing low blood glucose levels to losing weight and carbohydrate counting-so you can personalize diabetes and food decisions to fit your needs. You'll see how to manage blood fat levels and blood pressure-an important part of diabetes care-and gain invaluable insight into making healthy food choices and planning tasty meals. You'll also find tips on reducing sugar and fat in foods; quick and easy meal ideas; and a special section on prevention of type 2 diabetes.* Detailed menu plans for daily caloric levels of 1,200, 1,500, 1,800, 2,000, and 2,500 calories* Includes fast-food restaurant and ethnic food guides* Ratings for high, low, and moderate glycemic index foods.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. I did have fantastic hearing, mostly by virtue of being blind. But that couldn't actually mean that he's trying to tell me I have super powers, right? Because that would be ridiculous. It wasn't the sex talk he expected. Phillip Sallinger's dad has told him he's a custodian--a guardian--and his genetically inherited power is telekinesis. He'll learn to move objects with his mind. Excited to begin superhero high school until he discovers he's assigned to a special ed class for disabled empowered kids, he suddenly feels like an outsider. Bullied, threatened, and betrayed, Phillip struggles, even as he and his friends--calling themselves the Ables--find ways to maximize their powers to overcome their disabilities, and are the first to identify the growing evil threatening humanity. As vital custodians disappear and the custodian leadership is mired in indecision, a mysterious and powerful figure taunts Phillip, and the enemy is poised to strike. But what if the next one who does all, the multi-gifted custodian predicted to come, is one of the Ables? The Ables is a fast-paced, captivating debut novel from Jeremy Scott, a bold new voice in fantasy and sci-fi, and already a widely popular storyteller as co-creator and narrator of CinemaSins, a YouTube channel that has amassed more than 3.3 million subscribers in under two years.…

Hardback. Condición: Good. Your Happy Healthy Pet30-minute large-breed dog training DVD contains bonus material specifically for your Golden Retriever! Author and dog behavioral trainer Peggy Moran shows you how properly training your Golden Retriever makes your best friend a Happy Healthy Pet for life.The Golden Retriever is a trustworthy friend, a capable sporting dog, an enthusiastic obedience and performance competitor, and a devoted assistance dog. Her tolerance, sensitivity, intelligence, and playfulness make her an ideal companion for just about any type of family. The Golden truly is a dog to treasure--from her eager eyes and human-like smile down to her feathered, wagging tail.Packed with full-color photographs, this fun and practical guide gives you everything you need to make your relationship with your best friend even better. Inside, you'll find: Characteristics to look for when choosing a Golden RetrieverA list of supplies you'll need before you bring her homeAdvice on grooming, feeding, and trainingA reproducible pet-sitter chart to keep track of important informationA bonus DVD shows you that educating your Golden Retriever positively is easier and more fun than you think. You'll learn how to teach your furry friend basic commands and tricks, correct inappropriate behaviors, and understand her unique personality.…

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Paperback. Condición: Good. Seventy-five never-before-published essays, by such successful female role models as Marianne Williamson, Gloria Steinem, Maya Angelou, Liz Claiborne, Eleanor Roosevelt, Beverly Sills, and others, share the secrets of success. Original. Tour. IP.

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Paperback. Condición: Good. Ever since the first caveman sketched out the bison hunts on the walls of the Lascaux caves 16,000 years ago, mankind has found a way to communicate. For centuries the letter was the primary form of communication across any distance. Kings, popes, lords, heads of state, scholars, authors -- all used pen and paper to plot against one another, gossip, woo and win each other's hearts, and play intricate games of intrigue.In the 21 stories in Murder Most Postal, all by masters of the mystery genre, the mail takes center stage. Edgar Allan Poe is here with his classic detective tale of a letter gone astray and the cunning way in which it is retrieved. Lawrence Block tells of the correspondence between a death-row inmate and the brother of the woman he killed, and of the deadly consequences for both. Ellery Queen investigates a puzzling philatelic theft. And Matt Costello writes of letters in cyberspace, as a man pours out his heart to a stranger in a chat room in the last messages he will ever write. …

Paperback. Condición: Good. When the Florida Agricultural College in Lake City became the University of Florida and moved south to Gainesville in 1906, it had a very fledgling football team, although worthy opponents were difficult to find. Little by little, as the school increased in size and reputation, its football team attracted higher-performing athletes and sterner opponents until it was willing to play any team in the country. In 1966, the team had its first Heisman Trophy winner, but it was not until 30 years later that UF won its first national championship. Since then UF has chalked up two more Heisman Trophy winners and two more national championships. With a selection of fine historic images from his bestselling book, Historic Photos of University of Florida Football, Kevin McCarthy provides a valuable and revealing historical retrospective on the growth and development of University of Florida football. Remembering University of Florida Football chronicles the rise of one of the premier football programs in the country through over one hundred black-and-white photographs, each of them captioned and with introductions. The book includes photos of the university and the surrounding community to which the Fightin' Gators have become so much an integral part.…

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly Goldfish are the most widely kept fish in the world. They are the quintessential first pet since goldfish are relatively inexpensive, easy to care for, fairly hardy, and very adaptable. With colorful photos, charts, and tables, this guide gives you information on: * Choosing your goldfish* Setting up and maintaining your aquarium* The outdoor goldfish pond* Feeding your goldfish* Keeping your goldfish healthy.…

Hardback. Condición: Good. *A 2022 FOREWORD REVIEWS BOOK AWARD FINALIST*A new novel by the award-winning author of Under the Mercy Trees.Famed puppeteer and master manipulator Walter Gray surprises his three daughters by announcing there is a fourth at his 80th birthday party. An incomplete paternity test?and a will that places a condition on each daughter?s inheritance?suggest that the missing daughter isn?t a figment of his dementia. Jane, the eldest, is tired of her father?s eccentricities. She remembers the scarcity of her childhood and doesn?t want another sister to share the birthright. Rosie, born out of wedlock, sees the missing sister as her key to acceptance as a full member of the puppeteer?s family.Cora, the youngest, born after Walter achieved fame and fortune, is most concerned with extricating herself from running Walter?s company so that she can pursue her own life. The sisters each knew a different version of their enigmatic father, but all grew up in the presence of fairy tales acted out with marionettes and shadow puppets. If they are to find the fourth daughter and claim the legacy their father has left them, the three must confront their fractured relationships with their father and each other. Infused with fairy tales that sometimes spill magic into the sisters? real lives, The Puppeteer?s Daughters is a stunningly-woven family saga about the cost and rewards of claiming a creative life.…

Paperback. Condición: Fair. The summer before her junior year, paleontology geek Natalie Page lands a coveted internship at an Ice Age dig site near Austin, Texas. Natalie, who?s also a plus-size fashion blogger, depends on the retro style and persona she developed to shield herself from her former bullies, but vintage dresses and designer heels aren?t compatible with digging for fossils.But nothing is going to dampen her spirit. She?s exactly where she wants to be, and gets to work with her hero, the host of the most popular paleontology podcast in the world. And then there?s Chase, the intern, who?s seriously cute, and Cody, a local boy who?d be even cuter if he were less of a grouch.It?s a summer that promises to be about more than just mammoths.Until it isn?t.When Natalie?s paleontologist hero turns out to be anything but, and steals the credit for one of her accomplishments, she has to unearth the confidence she needs to stand out in a field dominated by men. To do this, she?ll have to let her true self shine, even if that means defying the rules and risking her life for the sake of a major discovery. While sifting through dirt, she finds more than fossils?she finds out that she is truly awesome.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. The summer before her junior year, paleontology geek Natalie Page lands a coveted internship at an Ice Age dig site near Austin, Texas. Natalie, who?s also a plus-size fashion blogger, depends on the retro style and persona she developed to shield herself from her former bullies, but vintage dresses and designer heels aren?t compatible with digging for fossils.But nothing is going to dampen her spirit. She?s exactly where she wants to be, and gets to work with her hero, the host of the most popular paleontology podcast in the world. And then there?s Chase, the intern, who?s seriously cute, and Cody, a local boy who?d be even cuter if he were less of a grouch.It?s a summer that promises to be about more than just mammoths.Until it isn?t.When Natalie?s paleontologist hero turns out to be anything but, and steals the credit for one of her accomplishments, she has to unearth the confidence she needs to stand out in a field dominated by men. To do this, she?ll have to let her true self shine, even if that means defying the rules and risking her life for the sake of a major discovery. While sifting through dirt, she finds more than fossils?she finds out that she is truly awesome.…

Hardback. Condición: Good. Nondenominational, Nonsectarian Endorsed by Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish Religious Leaders "In the beginning, God created the heaven and the earth.But something was missing." Before creating humans, God said, ?Let us make humans in Our image, after Our likeness.? In this playful new twist to the Genesis story, God asks all of nature to offer gifts to humankind?with the promise that the humans would care for creation in return. Then, woman and man were formed from the dust of the earth, in the image of God and in the image of all of nature. And it was very good, indeed. Whether you're large like the whale, small like the ant, lazy like the lizard or busy like the bee, this spirited story with its lively illustrations celebrates the interconnectedness of nature and the harmony of all living things. Hall, Melanie (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: Good. ?How brave are you?? Twelve-year-old Lizzie Parker?s father died after the stock market crash of 1929. Accustomed to a comfortable life in Seattle, she is now so poor that she is sent to live with her uncle in a remote logging camp in British Columbia. But when she arrives, her uncle is gone. Left to fend for herself among rough loggers, she begins to unravel the mystery of her uncle?s disappearance ?only to discover that her own life is in danger. Now Lizzie must find out just how brave she truly is.…

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Paperback. Condición: Good. One Stupid Thing follows four teens as they navigate the mystery surrounding a tragic, deadly accident that leaves them wondering: who is really to blame.

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. Nondenominational, Nonsectarian Endorsed by Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish Religious Leaders "In the beginning, God created the heaven and the earth.But something was missing." Before creating humans, God said, ?Let us make humans in Our image, after Our likeness.? In this playful new twist to the Genesis story, God asks all of nature to offer gifts to humankind?with the promise that the humans would care for creation in return. Then, woman and man were formed from the dust of the earth, in the image of God and in the image of all of nature. And it was very good, indeed. Whether you're large like the whale, small like the ant, lazy like the lizard or busy like the bee, this spirited story with its lively illustrations celebrates the interconnectedness of nature and the harmony of all living things. Hall, Melanie (ilustrador). …

Hardback. Condición: Good. ??a stunning read.? ?Kirkus Reviews The Escape of Light is a compulsively-readable marvel that demands to be read in one sitting."?Dan Loflin, screenwriter, the CW?s SUPERNATURAL and THIS IS JANE Wilder Tate just wants a normal life with a normal face. Burns have disfigured him, his father has passed away, and his mother now works so many jobs, he feels like he?s living alone. He expects more of that same loneliness as he starts at a new high school, but Wilder surprises even himself as he finds a new best friend, discovers a knack for basketball, and catches the eye of the coolest girl in school. All the cruelty and bullying seems reserved for the enigmatic Lane McKenzie, and Wilder is all too happy to let her take the heat. But sometimes Wilder is his own worst enemy, and his scars run far deeper than just physical damage. He?s haunted by a secret he thinks he can erase with a bold and risky plan to fix his disfigurement for good?a plan that may cost him far more than he ever imagined. Filled with twists, heart, and humor, The Escape of Light is a bold and unexpected story of resilience, love, and basketball from the acclaimed author of The Heart Does Not Grow Back.…

Hardback. Condición: Good. When a K-pop boy band shows up to ?save Christmas,? it?s the last straw!Santa Claus may be getting older, achier, more forgetful over the years, but he is determined to prove to the world he can still do his job without anyone?s help.?On Dasher, on Dancer, on Cupid, on Comet, I must show the world that Santa?s still got it!?Award-winning filmmaker Kevin Maher and New Yorker cartoonist Joe Dator have given the timeless tale of saving Christmas a clever twist when Santa decides to save the day himself this year. What follows is a laugh-out-loud adventure about refusing help.Will old Saint Nick discover the true meaning of Christmas? Or will he ruin everyone?s holiday because he?s too stubborn to admit when he?s wrong. Dator, Joe (ilustrador).…

Hardback. Condición: Good. Leilani Santiago finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation that endangers her family and friends after saving a mysterious woman wearing a lei from drowning in Waimea Bay. She must learn of this woman's identity and connections to others on the island to save herself and those dearest to her.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. Advise, encouragement, and friendly reminders from Mom.

Paperback. Condición: Fair. An exciting thriller teeming with adventure and suspense about two sisters caught in a deadly international game. It's been four years since Lydia Harris last spoke to her elder sister, Adele. When Adele telephones from Rome and interrupts Lydia's work as a nurse at the Santa Monica Emergency Hospital, she's more than a little surprised?and curious. Adele explains that she sent a parcel to Lydia, and after Lydia receives it, she must come to Rome at once. Disturbed by her sister's cryptic message, Lydia is further puzzled when the parcel arrives containing a beautiful Egyptian gaming piece in the form of a jackal. When Lydia's apartment is suddenly burglarized, she's astonished that the only thing stolen is the wrapping paper in which the jackal was mailed. Deeply concerned about her sister's fate, Lydia determines to track her down, flying first to Rome and then to Cairo. But the deeper she becomes involved in her search, the further she leaves behind the comfortable world of her hospital and the undeclared love of a handsome doctor. Drawn into a lethal battle of wits, Lydia confronts murder, mysterious strangers, and death threats. But in a final confrontation in the Valley of the Kings, Lydia just might face her worst nightmare.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. When the small, Southern town of Simpsonville, Alabama, loses its favorite doctor, the ladies in town give little thought to his ailing widow, Miss Adie, who also served as his trusted nurse and knew all too well the longtime secrets these women have kept hidden. When Miss Adie?s faithful caretaker, Eula, has an idea for keeping her devoted Miss Adie's dwindling health and memory active again?writing a book about the history of the town and its people?the local Ladies Mission Society, believing Miss Adie is writing about their secrets to get revenge on them for rejecting her, starts to take action before their lives are destroyed. With unique and engaging voices, each woman of the Society personally recounts her deepest secret she fears will be exposed in the book. Together, these stories are vignettes of the past that touch on difficult subjects, recalling pain and betrayal as well as moving scenes of rekindled relationships and the importance of friends, family, and faith in the women?s lives, past and present. Filled with poignancy, charm, and a bit of mystery?not to mention some fine Southern cooking?Secrets of the Ladies Mission Society will have readers cheering through tears as it comes to its extraordinary conclusion. …

Paperback. Condición: Good. Diabhal (gaelic for devil) follows Ceit Robertson as she explores the true nature of evil and wickedness. In her world of cults, exorcisms, and unspeakable horrors, she discovers that perhaps the devil is not what we should truly fear.

Paperback. Condición: Good. Founded in 1824 by two Easterners whose wives, according to legend, were both named Ann, Ann Arbor was soon prospering as the home of the University of Michigan and as a key stop of the Michigan Central Railroad. With a selection of fine historic images from their best-selling book Historic Photos of Ann Arbor, Alice Goff and Megan Cooney provide a revealing historical retrospective on the growth and development of Ann Arbor. The images collected in Remembering Ann Arbor offer a remarkable glimpse into the history of this unique community, from its early days to the recent past. Published in vivid black-and-white, these images communicate the historic events and everyday life of two centuries of Americans and two centuries of an important American city. Remembering Ann Arbor is sure to captivate anyone curious about the city's past, from the student of history to the local history buff.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. Most young Americans today know virtually nothing of the heroes of our not-so-distant past, and much of what they think they know is wrong. These heroes have largely been censored from our textbooks and culture. 'Real Men' is all about them. I read about them, heard about them, saw movies about them while growing up, R. Cort Kirkwood writes. They all were part of an American boy's life. They inspired us, and we aspired to be like them. Ten of those men are memorialized in this book: Francis Marion, Eddie Rickenbacker, Vince Lombardi, Rocky Versace, Wild Bill Hickok, Lou Gehrig, Audie Murphy, Andrew Jackson, David Crockett, and Robert E. Lee.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Do you need to have someone walk your dog? How about to deliver your groceries? Or your drugs? How about carry out a hit? Are you looking for a side hustle to pay the rent, but want to hide your influx of cash in bitcoin? Then the new on-demand services app, Task Lyst is all you need. Elliott is a struggling musician who is trying to piece together enough cash every month to keep his dream of performing alive while also paying his rent. That?s when he discovered the new app TASK LYST. As a service provider, he sets his own hours, his funds are delivered covertly in bitcoin and the rates continue to grow?but so does his suspicion over the type of tasks that he is being asked to complete. Is the anonymous nature of app-based freelance work enough to abate Elliott?s suspicions?and conscience? Meanwhile, the glossy new Task Lyst corporation is looking for start-up capital and perhaps an extra way to make the app profitable, by assisting the government in spying on users. Alice Seeger is a smart and beautiful executive who once had a promising future in Silicon Valley, but a few bad investments have put her on the edge of being fired and saddled with a lifestyle that she can no longer afford. At first glance, Task Lyst seemed like an app to pass on?until she discovers it?s dark underbelly which makes it more appealing financially while also being an enormous legal liability. She must test her own professional judgment against her morals in determining at what price she finds her own success. This gig-economy thriller takes a look at the on-demand service industry, and it?s shady possibilities. Apps have become all-encompassing in our fast-paced modern lives and their utility is undeniable. In this gripping thriller, we follow the many sides, shades and shadows of the app economy and test the question: how far is too far.…