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The firsthand account of the life of adventurer, scholar, war hero, and twenty-sixth president of the United States Theodore Roosevelt. There must be the keenest sense of duty, and with it must go the joy of living. Here, in his own words, Theodore Roosevelt recounts his remarkable journey from a childhood plagued with illnesses to the US presidency and beyond. With candor and vivid detail, this personal account describes a life guided by a restless...
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Sony Pictures
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[2023]
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When an international terrorist cult threatens global political stability and kidnaps a fellow agent. Sniper Brandon Beckett and the newly formed Global Response & Intelligence Team - or G.R.I.T. - led by Colonel Stone must travel across the world to Malta, infiltrate the cult, and take out it's leader to free Lady Death and stop the global threat. Ryan Robbins and Josh Brener co-star in this globetrotting entry to the Sniper franchise.
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This locked-room mystery, “ solid proof for the unreliability of circumstantial evidence” will have readers “give thanks” for the British crime classic ( Kirkus Reviews ). A long line of people stand outside a London West End Theatre, hopeful to nab standing room tickets for one of the last performances of an acclaimed actress. The crowd surges forward eagerly, all except for one man, who sinks to the ground, dead. The silver stiletto dagger...
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Autobiography of a Yogi is at once a beautifully written account of an exceptional life and a profound introduction to the ancient science of Yoga and its time-honored tradition of meditation. Profoundly inspiring, it is at the same time vastly entertaining, warmly humorous and filled with extraordinary personages.
Self-Realization Fellowship's editions, and none others, include extensive material added by the author after the first edition was published,...
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Hardy Boys mystery stories volume 8
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With two mysteries to solve, Frank and Joe must climb aboard their iceboat the Sea Gull to reach Cabin Island, where a belligerent stranger orders them off. Sabotage to the boat, danger to themselves, and a ghostly prowler do not daunt the Hardy boys in their search for Johnny Jefferson and for clues to stolen antique medals. How the teenage investigators outwit a ruthless foe and succeed in solving both mysteries makes for mounting suspense...
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Charlie Chan mysteries volume 1
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The House Without a Key (1925) is a mystery novel by Earl Derr Biggers. The first in a series of novels featuring Chinese American detective Charlie Chan, The House Without a Key is notable for its nuanced depiction of race and class on the edges of American empire. Based in part on the life of Chinese Hawaiian detective Chang Apana, the character of Charlie Chan was intended by Biggers as an alternative to racist Yellow Peril stereotypes of the early...
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Today Americans of all backgrounds are on the hunt for a different political model. In fact, such a model awaits them, if only they turn their eyes to their own past . . . to America's thirtieth president, Calvin Coolidge. Coolidge's masterful autobiography offers urgent lessons for our age of exploding debt, increasingly centralized power, and fierce partisan division. This expanded and annotated volume, edited by Coolidge biographer Amity Shlaes...
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"Leave It to Psmith" by P. G. Wodehouse is a delightful comedy of errors that follows the escapades of the charming and resourceful Psmith (pronounced "Smith"). The story begins with Psmith, a dandy and a man of leisure, encountering the hapless Freddie Threepwood at the Drones Club. When Freddie confesses that he is in a bind due to his father's insistence that he take a job, Psmith concocts a plan to help him. Psmith proposes that they swap identities,...
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"The Roman Hat Mystery" by Ellery Queen is a classic locked-room mystery that will captivate readers with its clever plotting and brilliant detective work. The novel introduces Ellery Queen, a young, sharp-witted amateur detective, who is quickly becoming a household name in the world of crime fiction. Set in New York City, the story begins when a seemingly impossible crime occurs during a public event-at the Roman Theatre.
During a crowded theater...
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Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
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[2022]
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When a crooked federal agent is involved in a human trafficking ring, Special Ops Sniper Brandon Beckett is forced to go rogue and team up with his former allies Lady Death and Zero to uncover the corrupt agent and take down the criminal organization.
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Hardy Boys mystery stories volume 7
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Triggered by the disappearance of a brilliant young professor, this mystery takes the Hardy boys first to Kenworthy College, where they find a puzzling message on an examination paper. But then, a new clue is unearthed that sends the young detectives to the Honeycomb Caves. After many dangerous encounters, Frank and Joe discover a powerful searchlight in one of the craggy caverns along the seacoast. In the brilliant white glare of the searchlight,...
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Little did Anthony Cade suspect that an errand for a friend would land him at the center of a deadly conspiracy. Drawn into a web of intrigue, he begins to realize that the simple favor has placed him in serious danger. As events unfold, the combined forces of Scotland Yard and the French Sûreté gradually converge on Chimneys, the great country estate that hides an amazing secret.
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"Lord Peter Views the Body" by Dorothy L. Sayers is a captivating collection of twelve short stories featuring the erudite and debonair detective Lord Peter Wimsey. Each story presents a unique and intriguing mystery, showcasing Wimsey's sharp intellect, keen observational skills, and flair for solving complex cases. The stories in this collection are: "The Abominable History of the Man with Copper Fingers" - Lord Peter investigates a sculptor whose...
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G.K. Chesterton delivers insightful commentary on modern behavior and social practices influenced by big business, gender roles, government and other notable figures throughout his lifetime. The book is inspired by his own personal beliefs regarding faith, family and the working man.
What's Wrong with the World is a critical analysis of various topics covered by acclaimed writer G.K. Chesterton. He tackles contemporary ideals that dominate society...
16) Cup of Gold
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Set sail on an epic adventure with "Cup of Gold", John Steinbeck's thrilling debut novel that brings to life the legendary pirate Henry Morgan. A captivating blend of history, romance, and ambition, this swashbuckling tale follows Morgan's rise from a restless young dreamer to one of the most feared and powerful buccaneers of the Caribbean.
Driven by an insatiable hunger for glory and wealth, Morgan sets out on a daring quest to conquer Panama-the...
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In this book G.K. Chesterton explains how religion-a blend of philosophy and mythology-satisfies both the human intellect and the spirit, and sets man starkly apart from any other living creature. Addressing evolution, feminism, and cultural relativism within the context of religion, the book also examines religious skepticism. According to Chesterton, the shape of the key is not important. What matters is that it fits the lock and opens the door....
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Discover Kif: An Unvarnished History, a gripping and deeply human story by Josephine Tey, the celebrated author of classic detective fiction. This poignant novel follows the life of Kif, a young man who struggles against the odds, shaped by hardship, circumstance, and an unforgiving society.
Teys sharp and compassionate storytelling brings Kifs journey to life, exploring themes of class, resilience, and personal redemption. With unflinching honesty,...
19) The Dain curse
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From a crime writer and “literary landmark,” this 1920s mystery features an ill-fated femme fatale and the detective who uncovers a strange truth ( The New York Times Book Review ). It should have been a straightforward investigation: eight diamonds stolen from a prominent San Francisco family. But for the Continental Op, or the Op, as the detective summoned to the case is known, nothing is ever as simple as it seems. Especially when the man who...
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Tarzan volume 12
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"Tarzan and the Lost Empire" by Edgar Rice Burroughs takes readers on an exciting and adventurous journey deep into the heart of Africa, where the legendary Tarzan encounters an ancient civilization shrouded in mystery. In this gripping tale, the mighty Tarzan, lord of the jungle, becomes entangled in a quest to uncover the secrets of a long-forgotten empire, hidden away from the outside world for centuries.
When Tarzan discovers evidence of a lost...
