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Atlantis complex (Artemis Fowl, Book 7)

Artemis has committed his entire fortune to a  project he believes will save the planet and its inhabitants, both human and fairy.  Has goodness taken hold of the world's greatest teenage criminal mastermind? 

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Atonement

Thirteen-year-old Briony Tallas has written a new play but she discovers that her cousins are not able to help her with its performance, and she continues to write and suddenly becomes responsible for a criminal act in her family

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The Attenbury emeralds

The new Lord Attenbury—grandson of Lord Peter’s first client—seeks his help to prove who owns the emeralds. As Harriet and Peter contemplate the changes that the war has wrought on English society—and Peter, who always cherished the liberties of a younger son, faces the unwanted prospect of ending up the Duke of Denver after all—Jill Paton Walsh brings us a masterful new chapter in the annals of one of the greatest detectives of all time.

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The audacity of hope

The Audacity of Hope, Obama engages themes raised in his keynote speech at the 2004 Democratic National Convention, shares personal views on faith and values and offers a vision of the future that involves repairing a "political process that is broken" and restoring a government that has fallen out of touch with the people. We had the opportunity to ask Senator Obama a few questions about writing, reading, and politics--see his responses below. --Daphne Durham

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An audience for Einstein

Professor Percival Marlowe is a brilliant, elderly astrophysicist who's dying, his greatest achievement still unfinished and now beyond his diminished means.Doctor Carl Dorning, a neurosurgeon, finally discovers a secret method of transplanting memories from one person to another, thanks to Marlowe's millions.Miguel Sanchez, a homeless boy, agrees to become the recipient of Marlowe's knowledge and personality in this unorthodox experiment, enticed by Dorning's promises of intelligence, wealth and respect, but dangerously unaware that his own identity will be lost forever

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Augustus

He found Rome made of clay and left it made of marble. As Rome's first emperor, Augustus transformed the unruly Republic into the greatest empire the world had ever seen. His consolidation and expansion of Roman power two thousand years ago laid the foundations for all of Western history to follow. Yet despite Augustus's accomplishments, very few biographers have concentrated on the man himself, instead choosing to chronicle the age in which he lived.

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The autobiography of Mark Twain: Volume 1

Mark Twain is his own greatest character in this brilliant self-portrait, the first of three volumes collected by the Mark Twain Project on the centenary of the author's death. It is published complete and unexpurgated for the first time. (Twain wanted his more scalding opinions suppressed until long after his death.)

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Automobile engineering

"In this book the author discusses the principles of automobile engineering as applied in understanding the basics of developing and manufacturing an automobile. He gives a glimpse of the history of automobile development; detail of combustion engines, suspension system, battery system, ignition, starting, electrical, and electronics systems"

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The awakening and selected short stories

A reprint of the 1899 novel about Edna Pontellier, a Victorian-era wife and mother who is awakened to the full force of her desire for love and freedom when she becomes enamored with Robert LeBrun, a young man she meets while on vacation.

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Baby proof

As a successful editor at a Manhattan publishing house, Claudia Parr counts herself fortunate to meet and marry Ben, a man who claims to be a nonbreeding career-firster like she is.  The couple's early married years go smoothly, but then Ben's biological clock starts to tick.A baby is a deal breaker for Claudia, so she moves out and bunks with her college rommate, while the wheels of divorce crank into action.

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Babysitter's club collection

Collection of Babysitter's club stories.

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Band of brothers

Bolitho stands on the brink of manhood and must pass his examination before the Navy Board to begin his true career as a King's Officer. Soon, he and his friend Martyn Dancer set sail to deliver the new schooner Hotspur to the Channel Islands. Bolitho finds himself forced to confront an abusive lieutenant and test his mettle against vicious smugglers.

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Barchester Towers

This 1857 sequel to The Warden wryly chronicles the struggle for control of the English diocese of Barchester. The evangelical but not particularly competent new bishop is Dr. Proudie, who with his awful wife and oily curate, Slope, maneuver for power.

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Barefoot in Boston

Barefoot training has recently become popularized as a potential benefit in injury prevention and rehabilitation programs. It is also purported to serve as an additional means to enhance athletic performance and running economy. However, limited clinical research is currently available to justify this practice and even less information is available describing how one may go about safely implementing a barefoot training program.

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Barron's ACT

updated test prep manual for college-bound students presents detailed review of all ACT test topics--English, math, reading, science reasoning--and guidance in responding to the optional essay. All subject review sections include additional practice questions, study tips, and test-taking strategies. The book also offers a diagnostic test and three full-length ACT practice exams with all questions answered and explained.

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Barron's critical reading workbook for the SAT

An overview of the SAT Critical Reading Sections with study and test-taking tips, practice questions and explanations, and exercises on sentence structure, reading comprehension, and vocabulary in three separate learning levels.

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Barron's SAT

Presents a guide to the SAT, and features an overview, study and test-taking strategies, five full-length practice tests, a diagnostic test, vocabulary list, and subject reviews for critical reading, grammar, and mathematics, and other related topics.

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Basic economics
 The central idea of Basic Economics is: that the fundamental facts and principles of economics do not require jargon, graphs, or equations, and can be learned in a relaxed and even enjoyable way.
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Be the miracle

Through a collection of inspirational essays, Regina shares lessons that will help people make a difference in the world around them. The lessons come from Regina's life experience and from the lives of others, especially those she has met in her 24 years as a journalist. Each chapter is a lesson that can stand alone, but together they form a handbook for seeing the miracle of change everywhere.

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Be true to your self: A daily guide for teenage girls

Amanda Ford is a young, vibrant writer with a talent for uncovering extraordinary meaning in everyday events. In her most recent book, Retail Therapy, Amanda takes an insightful and fun look at the lessons we can glean while participating in a common activity: shopping. Amanda's work has been featured in publications such as Real Simple, Glamour, The Chicago Tribune and The Seattle Times, and she is a regular contributor to the popular travel website Girl?s Guide to City Life.

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