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  Odell Buckenflush Chronicles 5...

  Steve Spencer

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  The Odell Buckenflush Chronicles 5 is the unforgettable conclusion to Steve Spencer’s beloved series of river adventures, where outdoor education meets laugh-out-loud storytelling. 
  Dr. Odell Buckenflush—part myth, part mischief, and entirely unforgettable—returns in a final collection of forty-eight tales that blend canoeing escapades, survival lessons, family misadventures, and tongue-in-cheek philosophy. From battling sudden floods in the Ozarks to surviving paddling mishaps that turn into life lessons, these chronicles remind us that the river is both a teacher and a trickster. 
  With every story followed by a reflective “Tale of the Tale,” readers see how real experiences inspired the adventures, making this book both educational and entertaining (edutainment) for paddlers, outdoor enthusiasts, camp leaders, and anyone who enjoys a good laugh about the unpredictability of nature—and human nature. 
  This volume also features a Glossary of River Terms (both accurate and comically reimagined), plus appendices linking places, themes, and recurring Buckenflush characters across the series.

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  Playing Dirty

  Tory Baker

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  A recluse. A Billionaire. That's who I am. I haven't wanted or needed anything in a long time, especially not a woman. 
   
   
   
  That is until my eyes lock on a beautiful woman who shines brighter than a diamond, standing on a platform, waiting for men to bid on her for a date as part of a charity auction event. It's something I wanted no part of until my business partner forced my hand. 
   
   
   
  Now the only goal I have is to take what I want and what I want is Nessa Taylor. I'll make sure none of the vultures circling her get a chance. She's mine even if I have to play dirty to have her. 
   
   
   
  Contains mature themes.

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  A Yellow Dog - A powerful 19th...

  Bret Harte

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  Francis Bret Harte was born on 25th August 1836 in Albany New York. 
   
  As a young boy Harte developed an early love of books and reading.  He first published at the tender age of 11, his satirical poem ‘Autumn Musings’. Expecting praise he received anything but and later wrote "Such a shock was their ridicule to me that I wonder that I ever wrote another line of verse." 
   
  By age 13 his formal education was at an end and four years later the family moved to California. Here the young man worked in a variety of capacities; miner, teacher, messenger, and journalist.  
   
  But it was also here that he found the stories and inspiration for the works that would seal his fame across the literary world.  He was instrumental in propelling the short story genre forward and brought tales of the Old West and the Gold Rush to a greater audience. At the height of his fame he would entertain staggering monetary offers to write for monthly magazines. 
   
  His talents extended to poetry, plays, lectures, book reviews, editorials, and magazine sketches.  As he moved location, initially east to New York and then through Consular appointments to Europe and finally England his audience diminished but he continued to experiment, to write and to publish. 
   
  Bret Harte died of throat cancer on May 5th 1902 and is buried in St Peter’s Church in Frimley, Surrey, England.

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  The Love Story of Two Amazing...

  Ann Parris-Stewart

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  The bald eagle is the national emblem of the United States of America, In this book, the author has created a beautiful love story about two of these majestic and amazing birds. Incorporating facts about bald eagles, the author has produced a work that will enhance the readers' knowledge of these birds while providing a pleasant reading experience. Using the literary device known as personification, the author gives human attributes to these birds, making this story a must read for all children.

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  What Happened That Summer - A...

  Laura Pearson

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  THE MUST-READ NOVEL OF THE SUMMER ⭐ From Laura Pearson, the No.1 bestselling author of The Last List of Mabel Beaumont!An addictive page-turner, full of 90s nostalgia, about fame, first love and the summer that changed everything... ☀️ Perfect for fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid! 
  ‘This book had me totally gripped' Beth O’Leary ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  'It makes your heart ache' Clare Leslie Hall, author of Broken Country ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  The summer AJ Silver died, everyone had something to lose. The world called it a tragedy. Someone knew it was more... 
  Everyone who was around in the 1990s remembers where they were when they heard that AJ Silver had died. In the summer of ’96, there was no avoiding the story that America's biggest teen pop sensation had plunged to his death on a rollercoaster at a family-run amusement park in rural England. 
  Now, 27 years have passed, and – even if you’re too young to recall the event – you’ve probably heard AJ Silver's songs topping the charts again. So what better time to take a forensic look at what happened that summer? 
  I’ve spent hundreds of hours interviewing everyone who was there that fateful day: workers, friends, family… the people who gained from his death, and the people who lost everything. 
  But you’re going to want to pay attention. Because I’ve found out a secret. One you’re all going to want to know… Perhaps it wasn’t such an accident after all? 
  A truly unique and unforgettable novel, set in 1990s Los Angeles and rural England, with more twists and turns than a rollercoaster. You’ll be gripped!Everyone is talking about What Happened That Summer! 
  ‘I loved this! Fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid will devour it, then want to start it all over again, just like I did. Laura Pearson’s best one yet, and that’s saying something!’ Kate Storey, author 
  ‘What a unique story, so well executed, so full of character. I really enjoyed it.’ Beth O’Leary, author 
  ‘A masterclass in storytelling. The mystery is utterly addictive, the love story so tender and exquisitely drawn it makes your heart ache, and all set against a glorious backdrop of 90s nostalgia. I ADORED it. Laura Pearson is a must-read author for me and this is her best book yet.’ Clare Leslie Hall, author 
  ‘I devoured What Happened That Summer. It’s a gripping, heartfelt read… I was genuinely sad to turn the last page!’ Emily Freud, author 
  ‘Wow, what a read this was!… It’s so gripping that I’ve got bags under my eyes from one-more-chaptering into the night. But it’s more than just a gripping story – it’s full of heart too…. I absolutely loved it.’ Fran Quinn, author 
  ‘Definitely my favourite book of the year BY A MILE!!! One of those I wish I could go back and read again for the first time. If I didn’t have to go to work, I would not have put it down. And the twist at the end!!! Didn’t see it coming at all. I know I have used way too many exclamation marks in this review but I can’t stop!! An absolute triumph of a novel.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘What can I say, other than… WOW! As a fan of Laura’s, this is unlike any other book she has written, and completely blew me away. I devoured every page’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘This book was so amazing I couldn’t put it down!!… The kind of book that will stay with you forever; one you will read over and over again, so you can pore over every detail just one more time!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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  The Blue Cross

  G.K. Chesterton

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  "The Blue Cross" by G. K. Chesterton is a riveting story that introduces the brilliant and unassuming detective, Father Brown. When the invaluable Blue Cross, a symbol of faith, is stolen by the cunning master thief Flambeau, astute Detective Valentin is hot on his trail. However, it is Father Brown's keen insight into human nature and deep understanding of moral truths that ultimately outwits Flambeau. This tale of clever disguises, thrilling chases, and profound wisdom sets the stage for Father Brown's illustrious career in crime-solving.

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