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  American History Stories Volume 2

  Mara L. Pratt

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  History is brought to life in the second volume of American History Stories by Mara L. Pratt. It is a wonderful introduction for children to American history, this volume beginning with the causes of the American Revolution. Although each chapter is short, it is full of fascinating information, and so well-written that adults will enjoy it as much as children. (Summary by Laura Caldwell)Reader's Note: This edition contains patriotic songs of the time period. Where these songs have occurred, the lyrics have been read. The music for these songs may be found in the text.

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  A Noble Destiny - The Quest to...

  Elizabeth Sunflower

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  In the shadow of impending darkness, a woman haunted by a recurring phobia embarks on a journey that transcends time. While unraveling the secrets of her own past, she stumbles upon a life lived during a tumultuous era. 
  Follow her time travels by stepping into the gripping world of "A Noble Destiny: The Quest to Preserve Austria." Alexsander Jakob "James" Wallner von Rieser, a charismatic Austrian aristocrat, resurfaces from the depths of history through an extraordinary past-life regression. His compelling story unfolds in late 1937, on the precipice of the Anschluss, the subjugation of Austria. 
  As a Cousin to the Chancellor, Alexsander navigates a treacherous path, caught in the web of Nazi infiltration threatening Austria. As the political storm brews, he endeavors to discreetly warn the Chancellor and devise an escape plan. Alongside his comrades —Franz, Henry, Karl, Wilhelm—Alexsander races against time, driven by loyalty, love, and a desperate quest for freedom. 
  "A Noble Destiny" weaves a tale of passion, camaraderie, and sacrifice against the backdrop of a nation teetering on the brink of oblivion. Will the bonds of friendship and the resilience of love be enough to defy the encroaching darkness, or will they succumb to the relentless tide of history? 
  This historical fiction masterpiece, channeled from the depths of another lifetime, takes readers on a riveting journey through a pivotal moment in Austrian history, where courage and conviction clash with the unstoppable march of destiny.

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  Beehive

  Casey Morales

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  A mysterious artifact. A deadly Soviet obsession. A race against time.Post-war Paris has almost been a honeymoon. Most of the remnants of occupation have been scrubbed from Napoleon's walls, and the romance of the Seine feels stronger than ever. For over a year, we've enjoyed the warmth of French hospitality as we helped the former Resistance piece their country back together.But, when America learns the Soviets are pouring resources into a frantic search for a piece of lost art, martialing spies and assets from across Europe, our idyllic moment is shattered.Now, to understand why something as simple as art has the Soviets swarming about East Berlin, we must again navigate the dangerous web of spies, double agents, and shifting loyalties. With each step we take, the mystery deepens, and the stakes for the world's newborn peace grow ever higher.As we close in on the elusive artifact, the truth behind our former ally's aims threatens to tear us apart and change the course of history.Time is running out. 
   
  Contains mature themes.

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  The Adventure of the...

  Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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  "The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans" is one of the 56 Sherlock Holmes short stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. It is one of eight stories in the cycle collected as His Last Bow, and is the second and final appearance of Mycroft Holmes. Doyle ranked "The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans" fourteenth in a list of his nineteen favourite Sherlock Holmes stories.
  The monotony of thick smog-shrouded London is broken by a sudden visit from Holmes' brother Mycroft. He has come about some missing, secret submarine plans. Seven of the ten pages - three are still missing - were found with Arthur Cadogan West's body. He was a young clerk in a government office at Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, whose body was found next to the Underground tracks near the Aldgate tube station, his head crushed. He had little money with him (although there appears to have been no robbery), theatre tickets, and curiously, no Underground ticket. The three missing pages by themselves could enable one of Britain's enemies to build a Bruce-Partington submarine.

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  Tracks: From the backstreets of...

  Karen Woods

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  You’ve got to fight for everything when you start with nothing. 
  Susan Knight has a good life. So she turns a blind eye to the gambling winnings her husband Donny puts through the books at her salon. After all, he needs some way to unwind. At work, he is headteacher at Second Chance, an alternative provision school for kids who have nowhere else to go. 
  Being the headteacher gives Donny respect, money, and charm. But respect can be lost, money can be stolen and charm can only go so far. 
  The kids at the school all have a story to tell – as do the staff. Drugs, debt, violence and threat are part of their everyday lives. Donny’s got this far by never playing by the rules. But to keep winning, you have to keep chancing it all. To stay at the top means risking everything. 
  Susan knows Donny walks a fine line – but if he stumbles too far on the wrong side of the tracks can she stand by him? And for Donny, if he loses Susan, he knows he might be pulled back into the life that’s been waiting for him all this time… 
  In the realm of crime and suspense, TRACKS by Karen Woods stands out as a beacon of the best legal fiction. The thrillers intricate plot and complex characters will keep you guessing until the very end, making every page a thrilling experience. 
  For fans of Emma Tallon (Her Revenge), Jacqui Rose (The Good Wife), Kerry Kaya (Downfall), Gillian Godden (The Street), and Alex Kane (Janey).

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  Hit and Run - A gripping crime...

  Cath Staincliffe

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  LISTEN TO ONE OF THE MOST ELECTRIFYING CRIME SERIES EVER.
  
  What everyone is saying about Cath Staincliffe:
  
  “A real knockout.” Ian Rankin
  
  “One of the best police procedurals I’ve read this year.” Ann Cleeves
  
  “Powerful, complex, and utterly gripping.” Sunday Mirror
  
  “A star in the firmament of British crime fiction.” Big Issue
  
  “Mercilessly exciting.” Daily Telegraph
  
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  Second day back at work. Detective Chief Inspector Janine Lewis drops off her seven-year-old son at school.
  
  As she drives off, a car breaks fiercely with a squealing sound. Janine sees the child flung to one side, the small body flying limp like a puppet, then landing hard. With a sickening feeling, Janine recognizes her as Tom’s classmate — Ann-Marie Chinley.
  
  Janine gives chase, but the hit-and-run driver gets away.
  
  When she finally gets to work she hears a body has been fished out of the river. The victim is in her early twenties, newly pregnant, malnourished as a child. Cause of death is strangulation. Time within the last 24 hours. 
  
  Second day back. Two murders on her hands. An ex-husband who’s completely unreliable. How is DCI Janine Lewis going to cope? 
  
  Discover the books behind the hit ITV detective drama, starring Caroline Quentin. 
  
  **Cath Staincliffe has been shortlisted twice for the prestigious CWA Dagger in the Library Award.**
  
  Fans of Rachel McLean, Angela Marsons, D.S. Butler, Lynda La Plante, Rebecca Bradley and Caro Ramsay are sure to be hooked from the first page to the shocking final twist.
  
  PRAISE FOR CATH STAINCLIFFE:
  
  “Such a good writer.” The Times
  
  “Gripping . . . Ripped from the headlines and totally scary.” Irish Independent
  
  “Real suspense.” The Guardian
  
  “A swift, satisfying read.” City Life
  
  “An absolutely cracking read, fast paced, absolutely believable, I loved this DCI and found myself rooting for her against her stupid boss. Well, we have all been there haven’t we?” Pinkmouse
  
  “Gotta love it! I can’t wait to continue this series.” Naomi
  
  “Good characters and a tangled story.” Jack
  
  “Excellent start to the series! Good storyline and well-defined characters.” Pauline
  
  THE DETECTIVE
  Juggling her chaotic home life with her career is all in a day’s work for single, pregnant mum-of-three Janine Lewis. But nothing could prepare her for the day she was promoted to detective chief inspector. She came home to find her husband in bed with the cleaner. His betrayal still stings and though she hides it well, her friends can’t fail to notice. But self-pity isn’t Janine’s style. Witty and earthy, she’s a first-class detective, bringing empathy and insight to every case she works. She may be broken, but she’s anything but beaten. 
  
  THE SETTING
  Synonymous with music and football, Manchester is a vibrant northern city of striking extremes. Leafy suburbs and gritty urban estates. Towering skyscrapers and seedy canals. Its people are an inspiration, characterized by their humour, warmth and resilience. They are shaped by the city and in turn shape it. 
  
  DETECTIVE JANINE LEWIS MYSTERIES
  Book 1: BLUE MURDER
  Book 2: HIT AND RUN

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