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Twenty-Six Minutes Plus Two
This spine-tingling and heartwarming novella builds the same basic plot three different ways. Eugene W. Carr experiments with the typical “what if” proposition in a not-so-typical manner. "Twenty-Six Minutes Plus Two" takes the same...
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Reconstruction
This important book is a learning experience for doctors and nurses, as well as an informative lesson for any patient facing a potentially risky procedure. A vibrant woman hangs on the brink of life and death in this candid look at the...
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Henry First
Laced with potent dark humor, this entertaining yet often disturbing novel crosses the fine line drawn between satire and realism. Fine cuisine and morbid excess create an exquisite word parfait in this sardonic look at the competitive...
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Next O&W Train from Tennessee
Written with precision and sincerity, this compilation of vignettes may attract historians searching for material. Slices of life set against the backdrop of rural America reveal the human side of one family, disclosing personal...
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Styling the Stars
Eccentric and artsy, this candid glimpse of the world’s beloved film stars focuses on a bygone era of traditional romance and old-school charm. With primarily black-and-white and a small number of color stills, Twentieth Century Fox...
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Quick Kills
Rock-bottom self-esteem, along with a desire to please, reaches a treacherous psychological cliff in Lurie’s frighteningly realistic novella. Art and pornography vie for prominence in this ultrasophisticated yet sordid take on fashion...
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44th A Presidential Conspiracy
Deception and conflict elevate this political thriller as horrific events propel the plot. Clandestine manipulation and social idealism face off in this dramatic political thriller. William L. Tatro IV delves into the treacherous...
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Every Day a Holiday
Plainspoken yet packed with emotion, Ellis’s series of memories entertains and educates. A collage of vintage memories and modern musings, this collection of vignettes will ignite a real spark of life in a contemporary society immersed...