Blown Away and Back Again


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Blown Away And Back Again finds Hannah Bent dodging traffic and sadhus in Kathmandu; chatting with political exiles in Ilam; sleeping with feral dogs in India's Thar Desert (on vacation no less) and hiking up to Lo Monthang, one of Nepal's most storied and secluded villages in the Upper Mustang region. But in addition to her often unexpected exploits, this book also provides a glimpse into the everyday lives of the people and nation of Nepal, a country so far removed from the First World problems we face in America, yet on the verge of a modernization that will drastically affect the way most people live, work, and think. As Bent shows, while we may commonly think of Nepal as some sort of idyllic "Shangri La" or "lost, forgotten kingdom," the real Nepal is actually quite the opposite, although no less mystifying.




Blown Away (Read Aloud by Paul Panting)


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This is a read-along edition with audio synced to the text. Meet a fearless blue penguin on an unexpected journey, from the bestselling Rob Biddulph, creator of the internet sensation #DrawWithRob!




Project Hail Mary


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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of The Martian, a lone astronaut must save the earth from disaster in this “propulsive” (Entertainment Weekly), cinematic thriller full of suspense, humor, and fascinating science—in development as a major motion picture starring Ryan Gosling. HUGO AWARD FINALIST • ONE OF THE YEAR’S BEST BOOKS: Bill Gates, GatesNotes, New York Public Library, Parade, Newsweek, Polygon, Shelf Awareness, She Reads, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal • “An epic story of redemption, discovery and cool speculative sci-fi.”—USA Today “If you loved The Martian, you’ll go crazy for Weir’s latest.”—The Washington Post Ryland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission—and if he fails, humanity and the earth itself will perish. Except that right now, he doesn’t know that. He can’t even remember his own name, let alone the nature of his assignment or how to complete it. All he knows is that he’s been asleep for a very, very long time. And he’s just been awakened to find himself millions of miles from home, with nothing but two corpses for company. His crewmates dead, his memories fuzzily returning, Ryland realizes that an impossible task now confronts him. Hurtling through space on this tiny ship, it’s up to him to puzzle out an impossible scientific mystery—and conquer an extinction-level threat to our species. And with the clock ticking down and the nearest human being light-years away, he’s got to do it all alone. Or does he? An irresistible interstellar adventure as only Andy Weir could deliver, Project Hail Mary is a tale of discovery, speculation, and survival to rival The Martian—while taking us to places it never dreamed of going.




Our Wild Tails


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Travel and pet photography come together in this coffee table book about an unusually close dog and cat pair on hiking adventures with their pet parents. Henry and Baloo are a real-life dog/cat sibling pair, based in Colorado, whose unconventional friendship has won the hearts of humans worldwide. Whether they’re scaling mountains or cozying down in a tent, these two are never far from each other’s side and always ready for their next trek. Wanting to share their explorations with friends and family, photographer and the pair’s proud owner, Cynthia Bennett, began capturing Henry and Baloo on their outdoor adventures?with vivid colors and stunning backdrops surrounding them in every shot. Now never-before-seen photos and untold stories are compiled in a book for fans to enjoy. More than beautiful photography and a sweet story, Our Wild Tails champions friendship in the most unlikely of places and proves to readers that love is universal. Winner of the Reading The West Book Award for illustrated nonfiction




The Rainbow


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Blown Away


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A rogue wind blows hang glider Kara Abbott off course and snags her on a branch jutting from a canyon wall. The wind buffets her. She fears the branch won't hold. Then, from the cliff above, comes help.... Being rescued by gorgeous K-9 Officer Cole Winslow is a fantasy come true for single mom Kara Abbott--especially when Cole continues to be there for her and her eight-year-old son. Yet Kara senses she wants more from Cole than he's willing to give. And Cole is holding back--but not for the reasons she thinks. Now it's Kara's turn to be there for Cole, and rescue him...from the grip of his past.




Secrets in the Dark


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The ultimate glamorous, escapist blockbuster - perfect for fans of Melanie Blake, Jackie Collins and Shirley Conran's Lace. 'Just the kind of glamorous escapism we all desperately need right now. Compelling and satisfying from start to fantastic finish' Celia Walden 'Campbell's warm, wise bonkbuster...transports you to the sexual free-for-all of the 1970s... There's an upbeat honesty in the writing that reminded me of Jilly Cooper' Rowan Pelling, Daily Mail 'A rip-roaring, gold-plated, sizzling bonkbuster - this is one for Jackie Collins fans everywhere who are missing the glitz!' Fiona Walker Glamour. Deceit. Sex. Deadly ambition. They have the world at their feet. And they want it ALL. 5* reader raves for Secrets in the Dark! 'Wow, wow, wow. Hot, steamy, surprising. Fantastically written, fun read. For anyone missing the amazing Jackie Collins your book needs are fulfilled in Ceril Campbell. I promise you won't be disappointed' 'Pure unadulterated fun' 'As an avid reader of anything by Jackie Collins and Shirley Conran, this novel felt like candy to me!' 'A fantastic gripping read hyped as the new Jackie Collins which didn't disappoint . . . please say Ceril Campbell is already writing her next book!!' ....................................................................... Innocent Phoebe has only known a life of privilege. Street-smart Paula has had to make her own way in the world. When the two girls meet as teenagers, they form a deep sisterly bond, recognising in one another a yearning for love and for lives that are different from the ones they were born into. But when they each suffer a personal trauma, they are torn apart and set out on very different paths. So begins a rollercoaster journey throughout the 1970s of extreme highs and lows for Phoebe and Paula, as they travel from the epicentre of cool on the Kings Road, Chelsea, to the glamour of Paris, LA and the South of France. It's a scandalous world of sex, drugs, celebrity and wealth - alluring, addictive...and deceptive. ....................................................................... Readers adore Secrets in the Dark! 'For those of you missing the fabulous Jackie Collins, look no further than Ceril Campbell's debut novel' 5* reader review 'The perfect escapism...easy to read, full of luxury, romance, style, fashion and rock and roll. Highly recommend!' 5* reader review 'Anyone interested in what made swinging London cool would enjoy this exciting, action-packed narrative - it is both a love letter to London and a tantalizing mystery' 5* reader review 'Loved, loved the story and could not put the book down' 5* reader review 'Terrific mystery that has you guessing till practically the last page. Highly recommended' 5* reader review 'The new Jackie Collins' 5* reader review 'A great debut novel with a clever twist at the end. Recommend as a brilliant holiday read' reader review




Blown Away


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Writer Cari North thought she knew all there was to know about plot twists—until she stumbled across her ex-fiancé, Lance Morgan, digging a shallow grave in the Louisiana woods. After one horrifying moment of shared recognition, Cari knew her life hinged upon whether she could outrun Lance and the hurricane-spawned tornado that was barreling down on their heels. Just when she thinks she's lost Lance and heads for home, the storm throws in yet another twist that will change her fate—forever. Cari's house, her family—her entire life—have been wiped out by the storm. Badly injured herself, and knowing Lance will come after her, she trades clothing and ID with the near-identical cousin who'd been visiting and flees to Baton Rouge. While the world mourns Cari North, she begins an agonizing recovery as her cousin Susan—until Susan's boss calls her bluff and finds himself drawn into her incredible tale. Hunted by a man she once loved, sheltered by a man she hardly knows, Cari chooses to become the bait…and plots the twist of a lifetime to catch a killer.




Blown Away


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Overseas, TJ Barton narrowly survived an American Embassybombing, only to lose two good men: her influential bossand her lover, Sean McNeal. Back in Washington, TJ set out to find out who did it. Undaunted,she maneuvered through corridors of power, exposing thesecrets hidden behind every door on Capitol Hill…only to smackright into the broad, familiar chest of Sean McNeal—in the flesh. And she could have, would have decked him if she had theopportunity to get a good shot! Inexplicably Sean had survived and was now undercover. Heneeded TJ's silence, her help and her kisses more than hewanted to admit. The last thing he wanted to do was draw TJinto a web of high-stakes corruption. But there was noshaking her off and there was no way she wasgoing to let him get killed—again.




The Gospel of John


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In the Resonate series the stories and insights of each book of the Bible are brought into conversation with contemporary voices of hope and lament. In this volume we journey through the Gospel of John with Paul Louis Metzger who wrestles with the question of what happens when God, who is love, comes to town and takes up residence among us.




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