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"For millions of people, the great soprano Maria Callas (1923-1977) remains the focus of such unparalleled fascination that there is still no higher praise for singers than "...the best since Callas." In this biography, Callas' career is brought brilliantly to life, from her transformation from a chubby, painfully shy girl into a magnificent, celebrated soprano, to her conflict with her larger-than-life image. Huffington makes this struggle, which...
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"In her new book, Arianna Huffington, the co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post, and the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Thrive delves into the sleep revolution that is happening all across the world--a revolution that can transform our lives. Sleep, she writes, is one of humanity's great unifiers, binding us to each other, to our ancestors, to our past, and to the future. Yet we find ourselves in the middle of a crisis...
6) Thrive: the third metric to redefining success and creating a life of well-being, wisdom, and wonder
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In Thrive, Arianna Huffington makes an impassioned and compelling case for the need to redefine what it means to be successful in today's world.
Arianna Huffington's personal wake-up call came in the form of a broken cheekbone and a nasty gash over her eye—the result of a fall brought on by exhaustion and lack of sleep. As the cofounder and editor-in-chief of the Huffington Post Media Group—one of the fastest growing...
Arianna Huffington's personal wake-up call came in the form of a broken cheekbone and a nasty gash over her eye—the result of a fall brought on by exhaustion and lack of sleep. As the cofounder and editor-in-chief of the Huffington Post Media Group—one of the fastest growing...
7) Silence Me
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"I'm sorry, I can't let you leave, but I need you to trust me. Our lives depend on it."
Lily Bron was a sophomore in high school in the year 2000, living the average lifestyle of a teen girl. Though as the school year went on, things started becoming strange and unfamiliar, and it wasn't until the fateful day on which she met the stuck-up Jason Marrow that her whole life fell apart.
It was then, in her most sensitive state, that Jason showed and...
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WHAT IF THE PERFECT PRINCE FELL FROM THE SKY
AND SHE WANTS TO THINK HE'S A MONSTER
Ella:
His name is Prince Blake the Second, but he wants me to call him just Blake.
My life changed in a matter of years... I never knew that he was watching me almost my entire life. He says it's to protect me, but I'm unsure of his real motive...
I want to hate him... I want to resist him... but he knows what to say to keep me close... How is this possible?
He...
9) Be Still
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He came back. It had been almost five months since Cameron left me stranded in our hotel room. I'd memorized how he looked so tired, hungry, in pain. And there was blood slipping off his neck and into his T-shirt. Almost a year ago, Cameron found me in my weakest state. He originally was the boy I made-the boy in my dreams-but I never thought he'd become real. Ten months ago, my mother was taken, and despite me pleading to save her, Cameron wouldn't...
10) Quiet, Now
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"Every place when you think you're alone, I'll be in the shadows... Because the moment you saw me, I noticed the look in your eyes... The spark that no one else had ever seen. I know you, Winter Evans, and I don't intend to let you go. Don't be afraid, Snowflake, Because you're mine now. And there's nothing you can do about it." Winter Evans fell in love with a vampire... From the moment she saw him... she knew she sealed her fate... Something was...
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"The United States of America is in danger of becoming a Third World nation. The evidence is all around us: Our industrial base is vanishing, taking with it the jobs that have formed the backbone of our economy; our education system is in shambles, making it harder for tomorrow's workforce to land good 21st century jobs; our infrastructure is crumbling; our economic system has been reduced to recurring episodes of Corporations Gone Wild; our political...
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On 8 January 2012 the African National Congress (ANC) of South Africa, the oldest African nationalist organization on the continent, celebrated its 100th anniversary and this historic event generated significant public debate within both the ANC and South African society at large. Critically reflecting on the ANC's historical trajectory and struggle against colonialism and apartheid than in its centennial year, this is a collection of new work by...
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Maverick Jones was all set to fly out on his private jet, but there are engine problems. He meets Melody Sampson, an attractive stewardess who knows who the designer is. They enter into a bit of a whirlwind romance that ends in gunshots, and that's just the beginning of their crazy ride together.
14) Sabre Black
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Who is Sabre Black? Well, she's trying to figure that out. She knows she's not into hugs, that's for sure. It boils down to her identity, fighting the echoes of the past, chasing the dreams of her future, protecting the serahs from the cendars - all while standing up for what she knows is right - even in the face of her own family, and the fact that she is a cendar, the sworn enemy race of the serahs...
And that's only the beginning. Sabre Black...
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A house made of straw, a house made of wood, and a house made of brick, but will they be enough to stop the wolf? The classic tale about three little pigs working together to protect themselves from a wolf provides readers with entertainment and intrigue. Charming illustrations with vibrant colors and beautiful scenery accompany readers as they explore the world of the three little pigs, which allows young readers to continue strengthening their imagination....
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When thirteen-year-old "orphaned" twins Ariel and Kristina Collins suddenly found themselves homeless, they had to decide their next move. Their summer jobs as part-time maids at the Moody Moon Hotel were not able to sustain them. They were kidnapped by an unsavoury character who dumped them on the streets to fend for themselves.
However, living on the streets was not an option for this wily pair, and as fate would have it, they ended up being residents...
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Women will have different symptoms than men in so many things, however; my symptom was very strange indeed. My stroke caused me to have temporary disability; that is what I say to myself, although I do not have complete use of my right arm and leg, I consider it to be only temporary. I can walk with the use of a cane now, and I can use my right hand for some tasks. I have faith and have always projected complete recovery. I always speak healing over...
18) Going Home
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Nadya Sarov and her mother left their small town in the dead of night twelve years ago. She's back in Dale, Georgia to tie up loose ends and isn't above flaunting her hard-won success in front of the people who looked down on her for years. Running into the preacher's son who was too honorable to take everything she offered him is a jolt she didn't expect.
After serving in the military, J.T. McBride came back to Dale to join the small police force....
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This well-known tale that displays the important lessons of self-love and confidence presents a story about a duckling overcoming cruel mockery from others. Young readers enjoy colorful and enticing illustrations that pair perfectly with the achievable text on each page, providing the readers with a guided journey through this classic story from beginning to end.
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This well-known tale that displays the important lessons of self-love and confidence presents a story about a duckling overcoming cruel mockery from others. Young readers enjoy colorful and enticing illustrations that pair perfectly with the achievable text on each page, providing the readers with a guided journey through this classic story from beginning to end.