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  Confessions of a Reluctant Optimist

  Amy Chamberlain

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  Amy Chamberlain has never been one for motivational slogans or rose-tinted glasses. She’s the kind of woman who expects the worst—only to be mildly surprised when life occasionally delivers something better. 
  But somewhere between failed diets, disastrous first dates, and the endless chaos of everyday life, she’s discovered that optimism doesn’t always have to arrive in grand gestures. Sometimes it’s hidden in burnt toast that still tastes fine, in friendships that outlast heartbreak, or in simply making it through the day without crying in the supermarket car park. 
  With humour, honesty, and a touch of hard-won wisdom, Confessions of a Reluctant Optimist is a candid exploration of what it means to search for silver linings when you’re more comfortable expecting thunderstorms. 
  For anyone who has ever rolled their eyes at “positive vibes only” but secretly hoped for a happy ending, this is the book that says: you don’t have to be a natural optimist to find joy—you just have to keep looking.

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  Why Did That Happen? - Aristotle...

  Sophia Blackwell

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  Why Did That Happen? Aristotle Has Four Answers and None of Them Are Helpful is your brutally sarcastic, surprisingly educational crash course in Aristotelian philosophy—specifically his theory of causality, aka why things happen according to a man who thought everything, including acorns and chairs, had a spiritual destiny. 
  In this delightfully vicious breakdown of Aristotle’s metaphysics, Sophia Blackwell (author of Kant You Not) drags you through the Four Causes—material, formal, efficient, and final—with all the reverence of a philosopher who’s had enough. Whether it’s trees yearning to be trees, tables having identity crises, or humans trying to find meaning while simultaneously sabotaging themselves, this book dissects Aristotle’s ancient framework with modern sarcasm and a side of existential dread. 
  Inside, you’ll get: 
  A roast of Aristotle’s greatest hits: substance, essence, and metaphysical overkill 
  Why your coffee mug apparently has purpose and moral character 
  How causality shows up in nature, ethics, AI, and your inability to commit 
  A final cause that dares to ask if you have one (spoiler: Aristotle thinks you should) 
  And a walk through the philosophical ruins of teleology, where purpose and pretension meet 
  Perfect for philosophy students, intellectual masochists, or anyone who’s ever asked “Why did that happen?” and gotten four wildly overcomplicated answers in response. 
  This is not your professor’s Aristotle. This is Aristotle, but make it bearable

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  Any Man of Mine

  Anônimo

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  “Rachel does it again! A fun, steamy story.”—Carly Phillips, New York Times bestselling author 
  What happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay there, as New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Rachel Gibson delightfully demonstrates in her smart and sexy romance, Any Man of Mine. The story of a successful wedding planner whose world is turned upside-down when the man she once impetuously married in a quickie Las Vegas ceremony bursts unexpectedly back into her life, Any Man of Mine is pure joy—a beautiful marriage of the wit, heart, and sensuality that is a hallmark of two-time RITA® Award winner Gibson, solidifying her equal standing among Jennifer Crusie, Susan Elizabeth Phillips, and Nora Roberts as the crème de la crème of contemporary romance fiction.

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  Harry Would Be So Proud - A...

  Eric V. Litsky

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  Have you ever looked back and pondered about how you became the person you are today?  
  Scattered throughout our lives are snippets of memories, perhaps the warm glow of nostalgia, mixed with the twinge of loss… and if you’re lucky, some of those memories are as hysterically funny and equally heartwarming as this book’s trip down memory lane. 
  In his debut book, author Eric Litsky takes us on a journey of growing up in New York City in the 50’s and 60’s from the point of view of a boy who ran wild, getting into high jinx and impossible situations, but all with the love of a family that tethered him safely to home. 
  Laugh out loud stories are woven seamlessly with precious memories and life lessons, leaving the reader longing for “the good old days” while also being immensely grateful for the experiences and people that shaped us. 
  In “Harry Would be So Proud”, an appreciation for our past weaves seamlessly into how we grow and look to the future. Pick up this book today for an experience that is pure joy.  
  Eric is also the author of the book Frying Pork Chops Naked: Another Pocketful of Funny Life Stories. 
  Eric Litsky was born in the Bronx and raised in Queens in the middle of the post war baby boom years. After tumultuous college years he had a ten year career in advertising/public relations followed by three decades as a commercial real estate broker. Between his career and raising a family, Litsky has been an amateur singer/songwriter, tango dancer, stage actor and now an author. 
  The stories from his life are handled with a light touch and self-deprecating humor.

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  Strait to Hell

  Colin Conway

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  Rule #2 – No attachments. 
  Sam Strait didn’t want to leave home early for the snowbird season, but the rules he lived his life by demanded it. When a relationship turned sour, the rules dictated he pack his bags and get out of town. 
  He could have gone anywhere in the world, but Sam picked Phoenix, Arizona. With its beautiful women, fall baseball league, and warm winters, what more could a single guy ask for? 
  When the death of a new friend brings violent strangers into his life, Sam is forced to make a choice—run out of town or find a killer. 
  If he were smart, he’d adhere to the second rule, but there’s a beautiful woman in the mix. Soon, Sam is racing across the California desert with a band of outlaws on his heels. He’s must find the killer quick before there’s never a chance to leave. 
  Strait to Hell is the second book in an exciting new series from the author of the 509 Crime Stories and the co-author of the Charlie-316 series. If you like your crime fiction with a dose of humor, then pick up this book today.

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  From Author Annie Korzen: Web...

  Annie Korzen

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  From the fertile--yet frugal--mind of Annie Korzen, actress, comedienne, and author/narrator of How To Be A Bargain Junkie. Annie, a thrifty woman with expensive tastes, shares even more of her hilarious tales from the trenches--the garage sales, thrift stores, and online auctions.

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