Side Show


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The pervasive evil of the rape and murder of the circus owners only baby girl hangs over the company for years. Was it one of their own? Will he ever be caught? This one death of a little 6-year old blonde angel drives a detective, baffles a seer, frightens all who loved her and causes the suicide of her mother and still another death. There is more than just murder. There is redemption, love, dreams that come true, unlikely accomplishments, happiness, sorrow, and loves that seem impossible, loyalty and yet, will justice ever come to the person or persons unknown who did this murder more than most foul? The mid thirties was a difficult time for most Americans, especially for those who were physical or social misfits. The circus was a perfect haven for such people. It attracted the rif-raff, the talented, the strange, the needy and even the good, and most certainly, the evil. A different kind of "Who Done It."




Talking Tico


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Costa Rica is one of the most sought after vacation destinations in the Americas with some of the world's most attractive natural surroundings teeming with wildlife. Most visitors spend years saving up for a trip of a lifetime, or perhaps even a honeymoon, but Joe decided to move there for ten months to get a closer look at life in and around Costa Rica. Over the course of his time abroad, Joe brings his experiences to life alongside the history of the region as he travels throughout Costa Rica and its Central American neighborhood with stops in Panama, El Salvador and Guatemala. Xenophobic expatriates, delicious food, vibrant market scenes, an epic battle with Mothra, and inevitable culture clashes all make an appearance in Talking Tico, leaving readers with a new impression of this fascinating region.




Talkin' Tico


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A clearly written compilation of 381 idioms and slang terms commonly used by Costa Ricans in everyday conversation. Each term is followed by a translation into both generic Spanish and into English. In many cases examples of usage in a sentence in both languages are provided for clarity.




Blood on The Border


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BLOOD ON THE BORDER is a hot major news topic about the Juarez Drug Cartel and DEA agents trying to stop them in a wild, hard edge, fast-paced action thriller.Lead DEA agent ‘Hank Farris’ heads a blood-bath mission to clean up the corrupt, dangerous El Paso/Juarez border after many Drug Cartel member’s beheadings and then the killing Hank’s own daughter. In his search for the killers, he comes across a bizarre Davidian cult, where kids are dying from drug overdoes in a supposed ‘closed community’ where it’s not supposed to be happening. Slowly a deep, dark secret unfolds, revealing the truth about the hidden inside operations of the Cartel.




Double Dead


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Jesse King is an assistant district attorney in Detroit who takes comfort in taking dangerous criminals off the streets. When Detroit's mayor, Harris Yancy, is murdered, authorities implicate his mistress, Ramona Blake. Ramona had been with Yancy before he died and, worse, fled the scene with Yancy's locked briefcase. Enter Jesse King, who becomes convinced that Ramona is innocent and, when he launches his own investigation, is accused of Yancy's murder. While hunting the real killer, Jesse goes on the run, searching for the truth in Detroit's violence-ridden streets.




Childsplay


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A selection from over fifty sources including published and unpublished plays, blockbuster movie hits, independent films, foreign films, teleplays, poetry, and diaries.




THE CHANCE SHE TOOK


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The Rough Guide to Costa Rica


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This in-depth coverage of Costa Rica's local attractions, sights, and restaurants takes you to the most rewarding spots-from San José to the Arenal Volcano and the Corcovado rain forest-and stunning color photography brings the land to life on the pages. The locally based Rough Guides author team introduces the best places to stop and explore, and provides reliable insider tips on topics such as driving the roads, taking walking tours, or visiting local landmarks. You'll find special coverage of history, art, architecture, and literature, and detailed information on the best markets and shopping for each area in this fascinating country. The Rough Guide to Costa Rica also unearths the best restaurants, nightlife, and places to stay, from backpacker hostels to beachfront villas and boutique hotels, and color-coded maps feature every sight and listing. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Costa Rica.




All Hopped Up and Ready to Go: Music from the Streets of New York 1927-77


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From the acclaimed biographer of Keith Moon comes a vibrant picture of mid-20th-century New York and the ways in which its indigenous art, theater, literature, and political movements converge to create an original American sound.




Desert Heat


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This situation is heating up Women are disappearing in Adobe Creek, Arizona, and it's up to Detective Meg Flores to stop it. But when New York detective Tico Butler is called in to take over the case, Meg feels threatened. Will he also take over her job? She's prepared to hate him—but she's not prepared for the intense chemistry between them! From the moment Tico arrives, Meg is struck by his bad-boy good looks and his smooth-talking charm. She may not have wanted him here, but he's proving hard to resist. And when they go undercover together, the desert isn't the only thing getting hotter….