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A harrowing and heart-wrenching memoir of humanitarian aid worker Jessica Buchanan's kidnapping by Somali land pirates, her three months in captivity, her rescue by the Navy SEALs, and her husband's extraordinary efforts to help bring her home.
In 2006, twenty-seven-year-old Jessica Buchanan arrived in Nairobi, Kenya, with a teaching degree and long-held dreams of helping to educate African children. By 2009, she had met and married the man of her...
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"Lawrence Anthony and Françoise Malby love animals-so when they hear that a herd of wild African elephants needs a new home, they welcome the herd to their wildlife sanctuary-Thula Thula-with open arms. What follows in this beautifully illustrated true story is an extraordinary cross-species friendship that will move readers and warm the hearts of animal lovers at every age"--
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Tundra Books
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[2019]
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"A delightful tale inspired by the true story of a brave goat war hero. Perfect for fans of Finding Winnie and Rescue and Jessica. During World War I, a goat named Billy was adopted by a platoon of soldiers and made his way across the ocean to be part of the war effort. Billy trained with the soldiers, was smuggled across the ocean, got snuck into the frontlines in a box of oranges, ate some secret documents and was arrested for treason, got trench...
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Three women, haunted by the past and the secrets they hold. Set at the end of World War II, in a crumbling Bavarian castle that once played host to all of German high society, a powerful and propulsive story of three widows whose lives and fates become intertwined--an affecting, shocking, and ultimately redemptive novel from the author of the New York Times Notable Book The Hazards of Good Breeding. Amid the ashes of Nazi Germany's defeat, Marianne...
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Nevermoor volume 1
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"A cursed child destined to die on her eleventh birthday is rescued and whisked away to a secret realm called Nevermoor and given the chance to compete for a place in a prestigious organization called the Wundrous Society."--
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Skyborn volume 2
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"In the Clandoms, everyone is born with wings, though not all the clans are treated equally. Ellie Meadows longed to become a Goldwing--the knights who protect the people--but because she came from the humble Sparrow Clan, her dream faced almost insurmountable resistance. Nox Hatcher has it even worse. Nox is a Crow, a shattered clan. They can't own businesses or run organizations, all due to a mysterious betrayal made hundreds of years ago. Nox has...
9) The soulmate
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"Get ready for a thrilling, addictive novel about marriage, betrayal, and the secrets that push us to the edge in Sally Hepworth's The Soulmate. There's a cottage on a cliff. Gabe and Pippa's dream home in a sleepy coastal town. But their perfect house hides something sinister. The tall cliffs have become a popular spot for people to end their lives. Night after night Gabe comes to their rescue, literally talking them off the ledge. Until he doesn't....
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Mystwick School novels volume 2
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Things are finally looking up for Amelia Jones: she's officially a Mystwick student, and she even has a teacher to help her learn how to use her rare Composing magic. When Mystwick enters an international magic competition, it's Amelia's chance to Compose something that will help them win the day. The only problem is that she still doesn't understand how her powers work. But then she hears about a super exclusive Midnight Orchestra--half performance,...
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In 1777, the American Revolution is well underway. At 16, Sybil Ludington knows the war all too well. Her father is a colonel in the Continental Army, battling for America's independence from Great Britain. Colonel Ludington and his regiment are home for the season when word comes that the British Army is attacking nearby. With her father too ill to ride, it's up to young Sybil to alert the American militia that the British are coming.
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Nevermoor volume 3
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"Morrigan Crow must uncover the mystery behind a new disease spreading through Nevermoor"--
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Not All Scars Heal
For Donovan Pate, the lake town of Evergreen Cove is a minefield of tough memories-including the day he had to let go of Sofie Martin. Years later he still can't forget the taste of her lips and the feel of her killer curves. He knows he's too damaged, that he should stay away for her own good. But what the head says and the heart wants are two very different things . . .
Seven years ago, Donovan broke Sofie's heart. Now her career...
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Create delicious, inexpensive, quick and hearty meals with classic ramen noodles as the base and flavors from around the world.
• Stir-fry ramen with peppers and shrimp for a delicious noodle bowl
• Bake layers of uncooked ramen and spinach smothered in pasta sauce for a hearty lasagne
• Steam noodles and salmon in parchment packets for a dish that will impress any guest
It's that quick and easy! With just a few simple tricks, Ramen to the...
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How can a young girl find her lost cat in one night and still be home in time for breakfast? With the help of a friendly unicorn! This fun tale is told through age-appropriate text that encourages independent reading at a variety of levels. It's also crafted in a way that's ideal for reading aloud. As readers follow along on this adventure, they learn about important social-emotional learning concepts, such as responsibility and setting goals. In...
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100 quick and easy, delicious recipes you can make with tortillas.
Stuff, wrap, roll, bake, fry-there's no limit to what you can do with them. Tortillas to the Rescue goes way beyond the Mexican classics, showing you how to make dozens of tortilla creations:
• Philly Cheese Steak Tacos
• Caviar-Edamame Nachos
• Shrimp Po' Boy Wrap
• Pork Tortilla Wontons
• Carne Asada and French Fry Burritos
• Smoked Salmon and Egg Stackers
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Rescue thought he'd grow up to be a Seeing Eye dog-it's the family business after all. When he gets the news that he's better suited to being a service dog, he's worried that he's not up to the task. Then he meets Jessica, a girl whose life is also turning out differently than she'd imagined it would. Now Jessica needs Rescue by her side to help her accomplish everyday tasks. And it turns out that Rescue can help Jessica see after all, as they find...
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Rescue thought he'd grow up to be a Seeing Eye dog-it's the family business after all. When he gets the news that he's better suited to being a service dog, he's worried that he's not up to the task. Then he meets Jessica, a girl whose life is also turning out differently than she'd imagined it would. Now Jessica needs Rescue by her side to help her accomplish everyday tasks. And it turns out that Rescue can help Jessica see after all, as they find...
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If only novels volume 4
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2015.
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When residents of a small Wyoming town protest her developer father's plan to build a hotel on land used by mustangs for grazing, sixteen-year-old Brie, who enjoys the excitement of moving to a new place each year, finds herself falling for a young protester who rescues and rehabilitates mustangs.
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