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Book cover for "A slight trick of the mind".
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In 1947, ninety-three-year-old Sherlock Holmes lives out his retirement in a remote Sussex farmhouse with a housekeeper and her young son, Roger, who stumbles upon information about Holmes's secret past.
Book cover for "Mr. Holmes".
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English
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In 1947, an aging Sherlock Holmes returns from a journey to Japan, where, in search of a rare plant with powerful restorative qualities, he has witnessed the devastation of nuclear warfare. Now, in his remote seaside farmhouse, Holmes faces the end of his days, with only the company of his housekeeper and her young son, Roger. Grappling with the diminishing powers of his mind, Holmes comes to rely upon the boy as he revisits the circumstances of the...
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Pub. Date:
2008
Language:
English
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Trick of the Mind, Cassandra Chan's clever outing for these best friends, written in the classic tradition with a delightfully modern voice all its own, is a charming story that mystery lovers are sure to enjoy. Scotland Yard Detective Sergeant Jack Gibbons has been shot twice, and even after the surgery, he isn't out of the woods and may still be in danger because he can't remember how it all happened. While his colleagues dig into his personal life,...
Book cover for "Sneaky Science Tricks".
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Andrews McMeel Publishing
Pub. Date:
2010
Language:
English
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Author and delightfully mad scientist Cy Tymony combines the fun of his Sneaky Uses series with a host of fascinating science facts and resourceful tricks in Sneaky Science Tricks, a uniquely entertaining and educational how-to guide for the sly and curious among us. This time, Tymony has concocted an ingenious bag of tricks that includes a helicopter, a hand-powered fan, a clever moon direction trick, and many, many other shrewd navigation tools...
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Sal and Gabi volume 1
Language:
English
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4.8 stars
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In order to heal after his mother's death, thirteen-year-old Sal learns to reach into time and space to retrieve things--and people--from other universes.
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Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents a brilliant sci-fi romp with Cuban influence that poses this question: What would you do if you had the power to reach through time and space and retrieve anything you want, including your mother, who is no longer living (in this universe, anyway)? How did a raw chicken get inside Yasmany's locker? When Sal Vidon meets Gabi Real for the first time, it isn't under the best of circumstances. Sal is in the principal's...
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"Anna Cayne had moved here in August, just before our sophomore year in high school, but by February she had, one by one, killed everyone in town."

Anna—who prefers to be called Anastasia—is a slightly spooky and complicated high school girl with a penchant for riddles, Houdini tricks, and ghost stories. She spends much of her time writing obituaries for every living person in town. She is unlike anyone the narrator has ever

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Book cover for "Stop Micromanaging: How to Release the Reins and Improve Your Culture".
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Pub. Date:
2020
Language:
English
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Do your employees hide when you walk in the room? Do you take on more than you can chew because you're the only one that can do it right the first time? Do you immerse yourself into the tiny details instead of looking at the big picture? You may be a micromanager. After being tormented by two micromanagers within her career, Chayla Cooper, author of "5 Keys To Job Promotion: Through The Eyes Of David And Goliath" and "5 Keys To Leadership: Through...
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Publisher:
Cloaked Press, LLC
Pub. Date:
2018
Language:
English
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Nobody knows the destructive power of a comet better than lunar geologist Lucy Grappelli. Now her colleague is missing and she's injured, trapped inside their crashed and dying exploration vehicle. With the commander's unheeded words of caution still ringing in her ears, arrogance may yet prove to be her downfall. The base team are working flat out, but she already knows they don't have the equipment to retrieve her at this distance. Orbiting debris...
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BookBaby
Pub. Date:
2017
Language:
English
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This award winning mystery/thriller took finalist honors in the Readers Favorite International Book Awards. One of WARREN ROBERTS' SWAT cronies once told him a woman would run naked into the street to save her baby, but a man would stop to put on his pants first. It was an interesting thought, an enigma to ride the back of his mind and wait for a time of future analysis. But time plays tricks and sometimes there is no time for analysis, only for action....
Book cover for "The Café between Pumpkin and Pie".
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Publisher:
Kensington Books
Pub. Date:
2021
Language:
English
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In Moonbright, Maine, there's a pumpkin on every porch, fresh brewed apple cider in every cup-and the sweetest sorcery in the air . . . Before, after, and even during the excitement of the annual Halloween parade, gathering at the Corner Café is a beloved Moonbright tradition. Costumed revelers of all kinds come for the famous whoopie pies, the heartfelt hospitality, and the chance to hear the town's spookiest stories and local legends whispered...
Book cover for "A midsummer night's dream".
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The original play by Shakespeare's drama telling how Demetrius and Lysander love Hermia, Hermia loves Lysander but is betrothed to Demetrius, much to her dismay. And no one loves Helena, though her heart belongs to Demetrius. When Hermia and Lysander escape escape through the forest to elope, Demetrius chases them, and Helena chases Demetrius. With the magic of the forest bewitching the hand of fate, perhaps their dream of love will come true.
Book cover for "Vitrectomy Survival Guide".
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Rabee Alwan
Pub. Date:
2019
Language:
English
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This book is a must-have for people that will undergo or are currently recovering from a vitrectomy surgery, especially those that had a retinal detachment-and, as a result, are required to maintain a facedown position. It is also, recommended for support persons and healthcare providers that are caring for vitrectomy patients. If you're a patient You will gain an understanding of the overall experience from start to finish, and an understanding of...
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The conditions of Moll Flanders' birth could not have been more depressing. Her mother was a petty thief who was caught and sent to the notorious Newgate prison in London. It was in that prison that Moll was born. Deemed an orphan, Moll was later sent to apprentice as a servant with a respectable family. Moll has designs on a life better than serving others. But as she discovers, independence and fortune are not easy to come by. A string of dreadful...
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Publisher:
Roadside Attractions LLC
Pub. Date:
[2015]
Language:
English
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In 1947, an aging Sherlock Holmes returns from a journey to Japan, where, in search of a rare plant with powerful restorative qualities, he has witnessed the devastation of nuclear warfare. Now, in his remote seaside farmhouse, Holmes faces the end of his days, with only the company of his housekeeper and her young son, Roger. Grappling with the diminishing powers of his mind, Holmes comes to rely upon the boy as he revisits the circumstances of the...
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Routledge
Pub. Date:
2002
Language:
English
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This book contains a collection of more than 175 mind-bending illustrations that trick the eye into seeing two different images, and never both at the same time.
Book cover for "How to Wake up Earlier: Tips and Tricks for a More Productive Life".
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Publisher:
JS Publishing
Pub. Date:
2024
Language:
English
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"How to Wake Up Earlier: Tips and Tricks for a More Productive Life" is your ultimate guide to transforming your mornings from groggy to great! Whether you're a night owl looking to embrace the dawn or someone who wants to make the most of their mornings, this book is packed with practical strategies, fun tips, and easy-to-follow advice to help you rise and shine with purpose. Learn how to build a consistent wake-up routine that feels good, tackle...