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  Timeslices

  Oswald Wieser

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  In a metaverse, bamboo bicycle builders of today meet pioneers from the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Time travel is integrated into a plot in which rigorously researched historical events are interwoven with artificial intelligence and virtual worlds.

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  The Lock-In - An anthology of...

  Tony Black

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  The Lock-In is the first new collection of short fiction by critically acclaimed author Tony Black in a decade. This thrilling anthology of crime fiction stories by the eight-times Crime Writers' Association (CWA) Dagger nominated author of the Gus Dury series includes a brand-new outing for the infamous protagonist, 'Dead On'. Also included is 'The Ringer', which was performed on stage by Outlander star Bryan Larkin; 'The Holy Father', a hilarious retelling of the nativity, set on a Scottish housing scheme; and 'Stone Ginger', a fast-paced London noir heist.

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  Don Quixote

  Miguel de Cervantes

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  Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra was born September 29, 1547, was a Spanish writer widely regarded as the greatest writer in the Spanish language and one of the world's pre-eminent novelists. He is best known for his novel Don Quixote, a work often cited as both the first modern novel and one of the pinnacles of world literature. Much of his life was spent in poverty and obscurity, many of its details are disputed or unknown, and the bulk of his surviving work was produced in the three years preceding his death. Despite this, his influence and literary contribution are reflected by the fact that Spanish is often referred to as "the language of Cervantes".[12] An incident in the story of Don Quixote (1870), by English painter Robert Hillingford, depicts a scene from Cervantes' magnum opus. In 1569, Cervantes was forced to leave Spain and moved to Rome, where he worked in the household of a cardinal. In 1570, he enlisted in a Spanish Navy infantry regiment and was badly wounded at the Battle of Lepanto in October 1571. He served as a soldier until 1575 when he was captured by Barbary pirates; after five years in captivity, he was ransomed and returned to Madrid. His first significant novel, titled La Galatea, was published in 1585, but he continued to work as a purchasing agent, then later a government tax collector. Part One of Don Quixote was published in 1605, Part Two in 1615. Other works include the 12 Exemplary Novels a long poem, Journey to Parnassus); and Eight Plays and Eight Entr'actes. The Travails of Persiles and Sigismunda, was published posthumously in 1616.

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  Joel Chandler Harris: The Tar...

  Joel Chandler Harris

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  26 of Uncle Remus's stories put into verse and song. With the exception of the Tar Baby story, they were all new to this publication of 1904 and cover a variety of humorous subjects from Adan and Eve (De Appile Tree) to Brer Rabbit's Gigglin' Place. There are also genuine Camp Meeting Songs and a Corn Shuckin' Song.  
  The underlying story of Brer Rabbit (Brother Rabbit) is actually an African-American folk tale, passed down many generations through strorytelling. 
  An anthology of these tales was compiled by Joel Harris in 1881. They were collectively known as the Uncle Remus Stories. 
  The idea of a "tar-baby" has been around a very long time, and did not have any racist connotation at it's origin. It originated as the gum-doll used by Anansi in African folklore. The Tar-Baby is the second of the Uncle Remus stories published in 1880. It is about a doll made of tar and turpentine used by the villainous Br'er Fox to entrap Br'er Rabbit. The more that Br'er Rabbit fights the Tar-Baby, the more entangled he becomes. And of course there is the famous ending with Br'er Rabbit pleading for Br'er Fox to do anyhing to him "But PLEASE don't throw me into the briar patch!!" Which of course is exactly where he wants to go. In modern usage, "tar baby" refers to any "sticky situation" that is only aggravated by additional involvement with it. 
  An example of the written dialog by Harris “Bimeby, one day, after Brer Fox bin doin’ all dat he could fer ter ketch Brer Rabbit, en Brer Rabbit bin doin’ all he could fer ter keep ’im fum it, Brer Fox say to hisse’f dat he’d put up a game on Brer Rabbit, en he ain’t mo’n got de wuds out’n his mouf twel Brer Rabbit come a-lopin’ up de big road, lookin’ des ez plump en ez fat en ez sassy ez a Moggin hoss in a barley-patch." Yes, it's hard to read

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  City on Fire - From the top ten...

  Graham Bartlett

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  After losing her sister to an overdose, Chief Superintendent Jo Howe is desperate to tackle the world of drugs that consumes the shadowy backstreets of Brighton. Operation Eradicate is her response but not everyone sees it as a positive development.
  For self-made millionaire Sir Ben Parsons it is a threat to his business - his colossal empire relies on addicts who survive on Respite Pharmaceuticals' substitute drugs. With connections in the highest levels of government, media and organised crime, Parsons unleashes a brutal counterattack on Howe.
  How will she survive being caught in the line of fire?
  Readers love Graham Bartlett .
  'Another roller-coaster of a book!! It's is dark, gritty and unputdownable!'
  'A fast paced, heart stopping story and I enjoyed every minute of it'
  'It's gritty, dark, and doesn't pull any punches. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough'

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  Candy Cane Calamity (A Molly...

  Sophie Love

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  This recording has been digitally produced by Sophie Love, using a synthesized version of an audiobook narrator’s voice under license. “This was an absolutely magical book. It was so hard to put down I often read far into the night instead of sleeping….My husband will be reading it also.”
  --Amazon reviewer (regarding Love Like This)
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  CANDY CANE CALAMITY: A MOLLY SWEETWATER COZY MYSTERY (BOOK #5) is the fifth book in a delightful new cozy mystery series by bestselling author Sophie Love, whose books have received over 5,000 five-star reviews! The series begins with CARAMEL CONSPIRACY (BOOK #1).
  
  In a Victorian seaside town, taffy shop owner Molly Sweetwater experiments with unique taffy flavors—until her renowned sweets put her in the vicinity of a mysterious death, and force her to clear her name and unravel a mystery.
  
  As winter descends on her coastal town, Molly Sweetwater's new peppermint taffy becomes entangled in a deadly puzzle. With a frozen body at the ice sculpture contest and a handsome detective on the case, Molly must keep her cool to catch a killer before Christmas arrives.
  
  The Molly Sweetwater series is a charming cozy mystery that whisks you away to a quaint seaside town, casts a spell with its enchanting atmosphere, and entices with flavorful surprises. Overflowing with twists and featuring a captivating mystery, each book is sure to keep you reading well into the night. 
  
  Future books in the series are also available!
  
  “Loved this book! You really feel like you’re in the story. Can’t wait to read more.”
  --Amazon reviewer (regarding For Now And Forever)
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  “Fun read! I couldn't put it down. I bought the series, can't wait to start next book!”
  --Amazon reviewer (regarding The Ghostly Grounds: Murder and Breakfast)
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  “The book was very well written and kept me interested all the way through. The characters were very believable and the scenes were very real. It was a great read!”
  --Amazon reviewer (regarding Love Like This)
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  “I truly enjoyed reading this book. It was descriptive, well written and kept me entertained.”
  --Amazon reviewer (regarding The Witching Place: Murder by Manuscript)
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