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Jake's tower by Elizabeth Laird

Jake's tower

Elizabeth Laird

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Indigenous Pacific Approaches to Climate Change by Lyn Carter

Indigenous Pacific Approaches to Climate Change

Lyn Carter

"A key text for climate change, New Zealand Studies, Māori Studies, and Indigenous Studies, for both academics and a wider readership interested in these debates. Lyn Carter skillfully moves through a wide range of issues, providing a discussion that is...

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Billie's kiss by Elizabeth Knox

Billie's kiss

Elizabeth Knox

" ... In the spring of 1903, a ship explodes as it docks on a Scottish island, drowning many of the passengers and crew in the icy waters of Stolnsay harbour. Young, strawberry-blonde-haired Billie Paxton is among the only survivors. Clumsy, illiterate and...

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Great wave by Michiko Kakutani

Great wave

Michiko Kakutani

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Oranges in no man's land by Elizabeth Laird

Oranges in no man's land

Elizabeth Laird

A gripping story of a ten-year-old girl who risks death to make a lifesaving dash through war-torn Beirut.

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Kiss the dust by Elizabeth Laird

Kiss the dust

Elizabeth Laird

Tara is an ordinary teenager. Although her country, Kurdistan, is caught up in a war, the fighting seems far away. It hasn't really touched her. Until now. The secret police are closing in. Tara and her family must flee to the mountains with only the few...

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Dead girls walking by Sami Ellis

Dead girls walking

Sami Ellis

Temple Baker, the daughter of a well-known serial killer, assumes the role of a camp counselor at a camp for true crime enthusiasts while she attempts to unearth the truth surrounding her mother's murder, but becomes embroiled in a disturbing series of events...

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Paradise End by Elizabeth Laird

Paradise End

Elizabeth Laird

Carly often finds herself gazing through the gates of Paradise End. She fantasizes about discovering that she was swapped at birth, and is in fact the rightful owner of the beautiful, empty mansion. But then she meets Tia, the daughter of the new tenant, whose...

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One dangerous night by Cathy Maxwell

One dangerous night

Cathy Maxwell

Fleeing to her family home in Ireland after a devastating betrayal, Elise Lanscarr, when her stagecoach crashes in a storm, is rescued by a rough-looking, albeit handsome stranger, and finds this night is just the beginning of an unexpected, often dangerous,...

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Simpatía by Rodrigo Blanco Calderón

Simpatía

Rodrigo Blanco Calderón

"Simpatía is set in the Venezuela of Nicolas Maduro amid a mass exodus of the intellectual class who have been leaving their pets behind. Ulises Kan, the protagonist and a movie buff, receives a text message from his wife, Paulina, saying she is leaving the...

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The boyfriend subscription by Steven Salvatore

The boyfriend subscription

Steven Salvatore

Equal parts sizzling, sweet and irresistibly fresh, Steven Salvatore's The Boyfriend Subscription is the LGBTQIA+ Pretty Woman rom-com fans have been waiting for. What happens when a simple deal gets...complicated?After losing his marriage and his beloved...

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The cool bean makes a splash by Jory John

The cool bean makes a splash

Jory John

Determined to go down the super slide at the community pool, Cool Bean must summon up his courage and face his fears to do something totally cool.

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Kauai cook book by Lincoln Samuel

Kauai cook book

Lincoln Samuel

In "Kauai Cookbook" you'll discover the bounty of the land and sea that shapes the island's cuisine, from the revered taro and fresh catch of the ocean to the exotic tropical fruits that add a burst of flavor to every dish. Through the pages of this book,...

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Monday to Sunday by 1986- author. Sowmya Rajendran

Monday to Sunday

1986- author. Sowmya Rajendran

On Monday Mani is a monkey, on Tuesday he's a crocodile, on Wednesday... A days-of-the-week book that gives a real ride to the imagination.

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Jobs by Milet Publishing

Jobs

Milet Publishing

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Sophia and Alex make friends at school by Denise Bourgeois-Vance

Sophia and Alex make friends at school

Denise Bourgeois-Vance

"Sophia and Alex Make Friends at School" is one of eleven volumes in the "Sophia and Alex" series, written by author Denise Bourgeois-Vance and illustrated by artist Damon Danielson. The story follows Sophia and Alex as they meet new friends and interact with...

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Hugo and the maiden by S. M. LaViolette

Hugo and the maiden

S. M. LaViolette

On his way to New South Wales to serve his sentence, London brothel owner Hugo Buckingham is shipwrecked on the island of Stroma, where meeting Miss Martha Pringle makes Hugo question ever returning to his old life in London.

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Deadly animals by Marie Tierney

Deadly animals

Marie Tierney

DISCOVER THE GRIPPING 2024 BRITISH CRIME NOVEL EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT:'A remarkable debut. It is funny, creepy, gory and moving.' THE TIMES 'Utterly mesmerising' - PETER JAMES'A crime novel I wish I had written' - LYNDA LA PLANTE'Marie's writing is...

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Sophia and Alex go to preschool by Denise Bourgeois-Vance

Sophia and Alex go to preschool

Denise Bourgeois-Vance

"Sophia and Alex Go to Preschool" is the first of eleven volumes in the "Sophia and Alex" series, written by author Denise Bourgeois-Vance and illustrated by artist Damon Danielson. The story takes our two main characters, fraternal twins Sophia and Alex, to...

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Sophia and Alex go on a field trip by Denise Bourgeois-Vance

Sophia and Alex go on a field trip

Denise Bourgeois-Vance

"Sophia and Alex Go on a Field Trip" is one of eleven volumes in the "Sophia and Alex" series, written by author Denise Bourgeois-Vance and illustrated by artist Damon Danielson. Sophia, Alex and all their school friends are excited to go to the zoo on a field...

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The angry women's choir by Meg Bignell

The angry women's choir

Meg Bignell

Freycinet Barnes has built herself the perfect existence. With beautiful children, a successful husband and a well-ordered schedule, it's a life so full she simply doesn't fit. When she steps outside her calendar and is accidentally thrown into the generous...

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Hell Hath no fury by Janna Ruth

Hell Hath no fury

Janna Ruth

Hell hath no fury like a brother scorned Last year was hell. And Matt grew up there. Just as he's begun to learn what it means to be human, his demon mother tempts him with a life-changing offer. Problem is, he's not the only one she's offered it to. As Matt...

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Ghosts of the resistance by Janna Ruth

Ghosts of the resistance

Janna Ruth

I've given the ghosts everything. Now they're coming for my powers. All my life, I've talked to ghosts, helped them fulfil their last wishes, and made friends with them. I thought I had a good grip on the afterlife. Boy, was I wrong. There are things afoot in...

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Ashuan greed by Janna Ruth

Ashuan greed

Janna Ruth

Magic, Demons & High School Drama All Lucille ever wanted was a normal high school experience: learn cool stuff, make new friends, and maybe flirt with a guy or two. But her hometown doesn't do normal. Not when her hand erupts into flames, her new friends are...

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Melissa and the vicar by S. M. LaViolette

Melissa and the vicar

S. M. LaViolette

Melissa Griffin is quite literally sick and tired. She's the owner of one of London's most exclusive brothels, but her failing health is telling her she can't continue to keep working at her current pace. A relaxing stay in the country is exactly what she...

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Mangrosana by Maria. author Cowen

Mangrosana

Maria. author Cowen

Remote island ecosystems, scattered like gems across the world's oceans, harbor unparalleled natural beauty and ecological significance. However, these isolated paradises are under imminent threat due to the accelerating impacts of climate change, including...

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Joss and the countess by S. M. LaViolette

Joss and the countess

S. M. LaViolette

Joss is exactly what she needs... After two loveless marriages to older men, widowed countess Alicia Selwood is more than ready to find a competent lover. But her late night...adventures will require her to take on a bodyguard with a proven track record of...

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Daddy's girl by Josephine Cox

Daddy's girl

Josephine Cox

When heart-broken Sarah Quinn is left to care for her father and siblings when her mother dies, it's hard to watch their loving dad, Fred, drift into drink and despair. With money tight, Sarah is determined to keep the family together. But they receive a shock...

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The tea ladies by Amanda Hampson

The tea ladies

Amanda Hampson

Sydney, 1965: After a chance encounter with a stranger, tea ladies Hazel, Betty and Irene become accidental sleuths, stumbling into a world of ruthless crooks and racketeers in search of a young woman believed to be in danger. In the meantime, Hazel's job at...

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What monstrous gods by Rosamund Hodge

What monstrous gods

Rosamund Hodge

A rich and romantic fantasy loosely inspired by the classic Sleeping Beauty fairy tale. Perfect for fans of These Violent Delights and The Shadow Queen. Centuries ago, the heretic sorcerer Ruven raised a deadly briar around Runakhia's palace, casting the royal...

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Ghosts of the crusade by Janna Ruth

Ghosts of the crusade

Janna Ruth

"Lies, deception, and betrayal -- if you thought the living were bad, wait until you meet the dead. After narrowly escaping the catacombs of Paris, I plan to stay away from ghosts. I will, right after I've settled a newly departed in the afterlife, got rid of...

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A footnote to history by Robert Louis Stevenson

A footnote to history

Robert Louis Stevenson

Immerse yourself in the historical account of Samoa's turbulent past with 'A Footnote to History: Eight Years of Trouble in Samoa' by renowned author Robert Louis Stevenson. Transporting readers to the Pacific paradise in the late 19th century, Stevenson...

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Follow the ants by Amrutha Satish

Follow the ants

Amrutha Satish

Across the room, over a table, under a chair... Anita follows a long line of ants. Where do they take her?

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No! by Cheryl Rao

No!

Cheryl Rao

Papa tries hard to wake Annika up but all she says is "NO"! What does Papa do now?

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Melody of a curse by Janna Ruth

Melody of a curse

Janna Ruth

''Ever since returning from the war, Jonas has been plagued by nightmares. When he meets the vivacious dancer Sophie, he's drawn to her like a moth to a flame. Her laughter alone banishes the terrors of his dreams. But behind that smile lies a secret. Every...

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Burn for me by J. H. Croix

Burn for me

J. H. Croix

"One alpha man. One bossy woman. A fire that won't die. Once upon a time, Amelia was my everything. Until I lost her. Now I have a second chance, and I want her back. She's never forgiven me for something I didn't even do. I've never forgiven her for believing...

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Natural selection by Janna Ruth

Natural selection

Janna Ruth

Nature has declared war on us, and we're here to answer that call.Wulf might be the greatest spirit seeker the agency that leads the war against nature has to offer. A new mission calls him and other elite spirit seekers to Italy where they face off against an...

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A line too far by Barry Colman

A line too far

Barry Colman

Australia Is Reeling. The World Is In Shock.Chinese commandos in a lightning raid have seized the vast, under-populated, resource-rich lands of Northern Australia. Thousands of Australian soldiers are held hostage. International realpolitik has left Australia...

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MangrOsana by Maria Cowen

MangrOsana

Maria Cowen

MANGROSANA Tomorrow Starts TodayTuvalu Restoration Project In the ethereal expanse of the Pacific Ocean lies Tuvalu, a fragile archipelago of atolls facing the imminent threat of rising sea levels and environmental degradation. "MANGROSANA: Tomorrow Starts...

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Solomon Islands travel guide by Howard R. Downes

Solomon Islands travel guide

Howard R. Downes

The "Solomon Island Travel Guide" is a comprehensive guidebook for travelers planning to visit the Solomon Islands. The entirety of traveling to the Solomon Islands are covered in the book, including visa procedures, travel, lodging, food, attractions,...

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Carry me, Mama! by Shamim Padamsee

Carry me, Mama!

Shamim Padamsee

Ducks, tigers, pangolins, penguins... This book introduces young readers to a variety of animals and the different ways in which they carry their young.

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Mangrosana by Maria Cowen

Mangrosana

Maria Cowen

Islands, with their breathtaking beauty and unique ecosystems, have long been coveted as idyllic havens and coveted destinations for travelers seeking respite from the world's hustle and bustle. These pristine environments, often characterized by crystal-clear...

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The natural history of crime by Patricia E. J. Wiltshire

The natural history of crime

Patricia E. J. Wiltshire

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One piece. Shokugeki no Sanji by Yuto Tsukuda

One piece. Shokugeki no Sanji

Yuto Tsukuda

See what Straw Hat chef Sanji dishes up in his battle to win over the bellies and hearts of all he feeds, man or woman, friend or foe. This one-shot spinoff rolls all six original story chapters into one collection, concocted and served up to you by the...

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Samad in the forest by Mohammed Umar

Samad in the forest

Mohammed Umar

Samad loved animals. His dream was to spend a whole day in a forest and sleep in the treehouse. Follow Samad as he embarked on this adventure where he made wonderful friends and amazing discoveries. Going into a forest has never been so much fun. Mahal ni...

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A change of season by Denese Sheree

A change of season

Denese Sheree

Have you ever said, "One day we'll all need to grow our own food?" A Change of Season is for you, your children, and your family... This book is designed to teach people with no previous experience how to grow their own food. The book is full of real-life...

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The Christmas fayre on Holly Field by Lilac Mills

The Christmas fayre on Holly Field

Lilac Mills

Foxmore's inaugural Christmas fayre will be the toast of the town - or the downfall of their relationship...Harriet is facing her second Christmas on her own since her husband walked out. With little child support, she's struggling to manage financially.When...

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Watch out! by Shamim Padamsee

Watch out!

Shamim Padamsee

Inspired by the endangered Asiatic lion found in the Gir forest, Gujarat, this book follows the playful adventures of three curious lion cubs while their mother is away.

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The Fijians by Basil Thomson

The Fijians

Basil Thomson

"The Fijians: A Study of the Decay of Custom" by Basil Thomson. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet...

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Down among the dead by Cass Green

Down among the dead

Cass Green

The gripping new thriller from C.S. Green - featuring Detective Rose Gifford 'A fascinating, eerie, and compelling police procedural with a creepy edge, and a knockout protagonist.' Neil Lancaster 'I loved Down Among The Dead. It was twisty and dark,...

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Where sleeping girls lie by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé

Where sleeping girls lie

Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé

A haunting and compulsive new dark academia mystery of secrets, lies and revenge, from the award-winning, bestselling author of Ace of Spades, Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé. Perfect for fans of Holly Jackson and Maureen Johnson. This was a mistake, the voice in her...

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One piece. Volume 1 Ace's story: the manga. by Ryo Ishiyama

One piece. Volume 1 Ace's story: the manga.

Ryo Ishiyama

Experience the origin story of Fire Fist Ace, the legendary older brother of Straw Hat Luffy, in this exciting manga by renowned artist Boichi! Adventure along with Ace as he gathers a loyal crew of like-minded buccaneers--including Masked Deuce, Mihal, Skull,...

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So yabang by Zara Irigo

So yabang

Zara Irigo

"It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife." But what if Mr. Darcy was Filipino?A rich, new neighbor has moved into the house across the street from Armi Benitez and her decidedly...

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A trace of hares by Sarah Yarwood-Lovett

A trace of hares

Sarah Yarwood-Lovett

A family wedding. An unsolved murder. Til death us do part?Dr Nell Ward is in the lush, emerald-green hills of Ireland to attend the wedding of two dear friends at a picture-perfect farmhouse. But family tensions are running high in the days before the happy...

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Return to Hope Creek by Alyssa J. Montgomery

Return to Hope Creek

Alyssa J. Montgomery

When two old flames come back to their home town, sparks are bound to ignite. A rural romance from USA Today bestselling author Alyssa J. Montgomery. A horrific car accident ended former world number-one Stella Simpson's tennis career, and a betrayal ended her...

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Once were the Happy Isles by Mark Otter

Once were the Happy Isles

Mark Otter

This book relates the author's extraordinarily adventurous experiences - all absolutely true and without any exaggeration - of visiting, living, and working in the Solomon Islands, primarily as an Australian diplomat in the mid-1980s. Some of the experiences...

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Unmasked by Ellie Middleton

Unmasked

Ellie Middleton

The go-to book on neurodivergence for anyone looking for a diagnosis, trying to make sense of one, or trying to be a better ally In 2021 Ellie was diagnosed with autism and ADHD and although it felt like the light had finally been switched on and she wasn't...

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Agent to the stars by John Scalzi

Agent to the stars

John Scalzi

As an ambitious young agent, Thomas Stein knows all about the art of the deal, even if his actors aren't quite A-list material. But he's about to receive some out-of-this-world clients - literally. The space-faring Yherajk have come to Earth to talk...

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The red umbrella by Nandini Nayar

The red umbrella

Nandini Nayar

Drip, drip, drip! It's raining. What happens when seven animals have to share one small umbrella?

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Sophia and Alex play at home by Denise Bourgeois-Vance

Sophia and Alex play at home

Denise Bourgeois-Vance

"Sophia and Alex Play at Home" is one of eleven volumes in the "Sophia and Alex" series, written by author Denise Bourgeois-Vance and illustrated by artist Damon Danielson. The storyline takes the reader to the home of fraternal twins Sophia and Alex. It opens...

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Fisi'inaua 'i vaha, a Tongan migrant's way by Siosifa Pole

Fisi'inaua 'i vaha, a Tongan migrant's way

Siosifa Pole

Rev Siosifa Pole highlights Tongan cultural and social concepts and explores how they relate to his experience as a minister in English language, New Zealand parish settings. He hopes the book will improve the understanding by other people of the Tongan way of...

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Ghosts of the catacombs by Janna Ruth

Ghosts of the catacombs

Janna Ruth

"I'm a ghost whisperer, not a catacomb crawler. But when you live in Paris, sometimes you end up being both. Hi, I'm Alix. During the day, I'm a history student at the time-honoured Sorbonne University. After class, I hang out with the ghosts of the...

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Butt or face? by Kari Lavelle

Butt or face?

Kari Lavelle

"Are you ready for round two of the hilarious guessing game picture book? Discover fascinating facts about animals while guessing if you're looking at a butt or a face! Butt or Face? Volume 2 continues the delightfully cheeky challenge with a whole new set of...

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Climate Politics in Oceania

Climate Politics in Oceania

Australia's ambitions for global climate policy leadership have been seriously undermined in recent years, its reputation reduced by political inertia, policy blind spots and diplomatic isolation. At the same time, Pacific Island nations have gained global...

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The rested soul by Tessa Afshar

The rested soul

Tessa Afshar

"True shalom for an anxiety-ridden world. Tessa brings you on a journey that cultivates a rested soul. Her beautiful meditations create an oasis of calm when powerful storms of anxiety assail you. She brings you into your hope-filled, joy-infused life in...

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A little piece of ground by Elizabeth Laird

A little piece of ground

Elizabeth Laird

During the Israeli occupation of Ramallah in the West Bank of Palestine, twelve-year-old Karim and his friends create a secret place for themselves where they can momentarily forget the horrors of war.

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I was only nineteen by John Schumann

I was only nineteen

John Schumann

"Townsville lined the footpath as we marched down to the quay. This clipping from the paper shows us young and strong and clean. And there's me in my slouch hat, with my SLR and greens. God help me, I was only nineteen." John Schumann's unforgettable lyrics...

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Big fat brown bitch by Tusiata Avia

Big fat brown bitch

Tusiata Avia

"The Big Fat Brown Bitch runs, sleeps, cries, laughs, splits open. She is sitting in a garage in South Auckland with her two brothers and discussing the majestic architecture of atoms. She is playing an audio book of The Power of Positive Thinking at herself....

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Wind by Erin Hunter

Wind

Erin Hunter

"Frostpaw has returned to the lake just in time to reveal all she knows at the Gathering--but the Clans are reluctant to believe an apprentice who's already admitted to lying about her visions in the past, and she is forced to take refuge in ShadowClan as...

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Crescent City collection by Sarah J. Maas

Crescent City collection

Sarah J. Maas

Bryce Quinlan had the perfect life-working hard all day and partying all night-until a demon murdered her closest friends, leaving her bereft, wounded, and alone. When the accused is behind bars but the crimes start up again, Bryce finds herself at the heart...

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Heather fell in the water by Doug MacLeod

Heather fell in the water

Doug MacLeod

A hilarious story about a little girl who is afraid of the water, but ultimately makes friends with it - and learns to swim.

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Cave of the Crystal dragon by Tracey West

Cave of the Crystal dragon

Tracey West

While trying to rescue their friend Griffith, Drake and Rori team up with a boy named Llew and try to gain the trust of a Crystal Dragon.

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The house on Biscayne Bay by Chanel Cleeton

The house on Biscayne Bay

Chanel Cleeton

"With the Great War finally behind them, thousands of civilians and business moguls alike flock to South Florida with their sights set on making a fortune. When wealthy industrialist Robert Barnes and his wife, Anna, build Marbrisa, a glamorous estate on...

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The fastest boy in the world by Elizabeth Laird

The fastest boy in the world

Elizabeth Laird

The great athletes of the Ethiopian national team are his heroes and he dreams that one day he will be a gold-medal-winning athlete like them, in spite of his ragged shorts and bare feet. When his grandfather announces that he's going to take Solomon to Addis...

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The Boy Who Built the Boat by Ross Mueller

The Boy Who Built the Boat

Ross Mueller

This gorgeous picture book about making things with tools is a delight to read aloud and perfect for dads and sons to share.

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The garbage king by Elizabeth Laird

The garbage king

Elizabeth Laird

Set in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia, the Garbage King is the story of Dani and Mamo two boys leading unbelievably different lives. Dani's home is a grand house full of servants Mamo has no home at all. But now they are both on the run. One flees a...

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Murder in the master by Judy L. Murray

Murder in the master

Judy L. Murray

Real estate rule #1: A dead body creates buzz. A dead body in a house for sale is never the buzz you want. It isn't the first time real estate agent Helen Morrisey has found someone naked in bed while showing a house. But this one is different. One glance at...

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Young rich widows by Kimberly Belle

Young rich widows

Kimberly Belle

"1985, Rhode Island. A private jet carrying four partners of a Providence law firm crashes outside New York City, killing all aboard but leaving behind more questions than answers and setting the stage for four widows to find the truth. Justine: a former...

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Busting loose from the money game by Robert Scheinfeld

Busting loose from the money game

Robert Scheinfeld

Real people, real transformations!. ''Absolutely amazing! It completely shifts your paradigm for life. One of the most wonderful things about it is that the results are immediate. My whole perception and relationship to money has undergone a major, substantial...

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The great divide by Cristina Henríquez

The great divide

Cristina Henríquez

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Environmental innovation by Jack Buffington

Environmental innovation

Jack Buffington

"Environmental sustainability policy has failed due to focusing on symptoms, such as CO2 emissions, rather than the root cause problems of the limitations of human systems and global poverty. Through significant research and a detailed road-map for how to...

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Dome 6 by Gail Carriger

Dome 6

Gail Carriger

Saving the unwilling with song, one planet at a time. New York Times bestselling author Gail Carriger brings you the thrilling conclusion to her Tinkered Starsong trilogy in which the true purpose of the divinity is revealed at last. Can a group of performers...

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Queen Alice's palaces by Juliette MacIver

Queen Alice's palaces

Juliette MacIver

Queen Alice's palace was gilded and grand ... Ages: 3+ Queen Alice's palace was gilded and grand ... Lovely Queen Alice has the finest palace in the land. So fine, in fact, that cunning Sir Hugh tries to trick her into building one for him too! But has he met...

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Anzac girl by Kate (Children's story writer) Simpson

Anzac girl

Kate (Children's story writer) Simp...

It was 1914 when Sister Alice Ross-King left Australia for the war. Nursing was her passion - all she had ever wanted to do. But Alice couldn't have imagined what she would see. She served four long years and was brave, humble and endlessly compassionate....

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A house without walls by Elizabeth Laird

A house without walls

Elizabeth Laird

A House Without Walls is a powerful story of family, hope and redemption amidst the refugee crisis in Syria from the award-winning Elizabeth Laird, illustrated by Lucy Eldridge. Thirteen-year-old Safiya and her family have been driven out of Syria by civil...

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Secrets of The Fearless by Elizabeth Laird

Secrets of The Fearless

Elizabeth Laird

After being forced to join the British navy during the Napoleonic Wars, John Barr is assigned to the ship Fearless, but when he and his friend Kit are sent ashore on a secret mission, the Fearless sails without them after the mission fails.

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Good night stories for rebel girls by Elena Favilli

Good night stories for rebel girls

Elena Favilli

ONE OF OPRAH'S FAVORITE THINGS 2021! A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER As Oprah says on Oprah Daily, "Reading can inspire you to do great things-what a great gift for a preteen! This series features boundary-breaking women and includes stories about some who have...

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Not nice by Aziz Gazipura

Not nice

Aziz Gazipura

Are you too nice? If you find it hard to be assertive, directly ask for what you want, or say "no" to others, then you just might be suffering from too much niceness. In this controversial book, world-renowned confidence expert, Dr. Aziz Gazipura, takes an...

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Gallipoli by Alan (Alan R.) Tucker

Gallipoli

Alan (Alan R.) Tucker

Lying about his age and looking for adventure, 14-year-old Victor March enlists in the 10th Battalion of the AIF to fight in the Great War. Victor and his new mates, Fish, Needle and Robbo, are headed for the Gallipoli peninsula, and into battle. He is among...

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The artist by Ruby Solly

The artist

Ruby Solly

"In a Southern land, where the veil of time and space has worn thin, twins with otherworldly ways are born to a stone carver and his wife. As they grow into themselves, the landscape and its histories will rise up to meet them and change their whanau forever....

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Secret friends by Elizabeth Laird

Secret friends

Elizabeth Laird

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DBT skills for highly sensitive people by Emma Lauer

DBT skills for highly sensitive people

Emma Lauer

Highly sensitive people (HSPs) are empathic, intuitive, and passionate; but they can also struggle with intense emotions. Using skills from dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), this evidence-based guide teaches readers how to increase emotional resiliency and...

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