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Ophthalmic Diseases and Therapeutics

Ophthalmic Diseases and Therapeutics

by Arthur Brigham Norton

BEWARE CERTAIN EDITIONS ARE FAULTY

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1out of 5 by Michelle H 1 hour ago

It is a GREAT reference book but I received a faulty edition, which was obviously a Google Books print, with many darkened pages from poor xroxed versions, about 50 pages with dark rectangle ... More

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Where the Crawdads Sing

Where the Crawdads Sing

by Delia Owens

Excellent sultry read

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5out of 5 by Allie 12 hours ago

This is the best novel I have ever read. The characters were so intense and interesting. I love the descriptive writing style of the author. Everything felt so alive and I felt like I could feel, ... More

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Automobilia

Automobilia

by Jeffrey L Buford, Jr. (Editor), Jack Finney, Richard Matheson

Literary Titan

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5out of 5 by L.T. 13 hours ago

Automobilia, compiled and edited by Jason J. Marchi and Jeffery L. Buford Jr, is an intriguing anthology that interweaves short stories and poems, using automobiles as a central motif to explore a ... More

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Red Clay, Running Waters

Red Clay, Running Waters

by Leslie K Simmons

A Searing Novel w/ well Reserved Historical Detail

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5out of 5 by Sheri (Reader Views) 14 hours ago

With a touch of poetic grace, author Leslie K. Simmons introduces us to her engrossing novel, ââ?¬Å"Red Clay, Running Watersââ?¬Â? with embers from a little-known story in Native American history. ... More

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The Sleuth of Blackfriars Lane: Volume 3

The Sleuth of Blackfriars Lane: Volume 3

by Michelle Griep

Impetuous Sleuth

5out of 5 by Tena Kay 14 hours ago

5 stars, Impetuous Sleuth

THE SLEUTH OF BLACKFRIARS LAND (BLACKFRIARS LANE BOOK 3)
by Michelle Griep

Kit Forge has started a new detective agency with her father. It is also helpful to their ... More

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Cold Case Tracker

Cold Case Tracker

by Maggie K Black

An engaging story!

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4out of 5 by Kristina 15 hours ago

Cold Case Tracker by Maggie K. Black captured my attention right away. I liked the main characters and the chemistry between them. Sergeant Locke�s K9, Hudson is smart, protective, and a ... More

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When Nature Calls: Sea, Air and Land

When Nature Calls: Sea, Air and Land

by Ant Mac

Fresh Air Comes From This Deep Dive into Nature

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4out of 5 by Sheri (Reader Views) 15 hours ago

More than ever, as a worldwide group, we are thinking about how to engage with the sea, air, and land respectfully. Author Ant Mac looks at that high-risk global premise from the perspective of the ... More

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The Wind in the Willows

The Wind in the Willows

by Sebastian Meschenmoser (Illustrator), Kenneth Grahame

Favorite

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5out of 5 by Cynthia 16 hours ago

The illustrations are absolutely gorgeous! My favorite of all the Wind in the Willows books I have looked at. More

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Deadpan

Deadpan

by Richard Walter

Literary Titan

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5out of 5 by L.T. 16 hours ago

Set in the 1970s, Richard Walter's novel Deadpan introduces us to Dwight Bridges, a Buick salesman living in West Virginia. His life is unremarkable, marked by a casual antisemitism reflective of his ... More

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A Beggar's Bargain

A Beggar's Bargain

by Jan Sikes

Literary Titan

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5out of 5 by L.T. 18 hours ago

In A Beggar's Bargain, author Jan Sikes delves into the post-World War II era through the lens of Layken Martin, a recently discharged soldier returning to his family home in Missouri. Layken is ... More

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Four-Alarm Homicide

Four-Alarm Homicide

by Diane Kelly

A cute cozy mystery!

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4out of 5 by Kristina 1 day ago

Four-Alarm Homicide by Diane Kelly is the sixth A House Flipper Mystery. It can be read as a standalone for those who are new to the series or who may have missed a book along the way. Whitney ... More

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The Mysterious Amish Bachelor: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance

The Mysterious Amish Bachelor: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance

by Vannetta Chapman

A delightful tale!

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4out of 5 by Kristina 1 day ago

The Mysterious Amish Bachelor by Vannetta Chapman is the fourth delightful story in the Indiana Amish Market series. I have enjoyed getting to know the quirky Yoder sisters and their father. Sarah ... More

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The Invisible Ones

The Invisible Ones

by Jaime Grookett

Literary Titan

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5out of 5 by LiteraryTitan 1 day ago

In The Invisible Ones, Jaime Grookett delves into a lesser-known chapter of American history, weaving a narrative that exposes the eugenic treatment of women in the 20th century. Although fictional, ... More

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Scout's Honor

Scout's Honor

by John McNellis

Literary Titan

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5out of 5 by LiteraryTitan 1 day ago

Scout�s Honor presents a gripping tale of Eddie Kawadsky, who later transforms into Richard Austen, navigating a tumultuous life marked by crime and an urgent quest for redemption. The story ... More

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An Apparently Normal Person: From Medical Mystery to Dissociative Superpower

An Apparently Normal Person: From Medical Mystery to Dissociative Superpower

by Bonnie R Armstrong

Literary Titan

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5out of 5 by L.T. 1 day ago

An Apparently Normal Person by Bonnie R. Armstrong is a strikingly candid and powerful memoir, delving deep into the author's journey through medical mystery and personal discovery. This exploration ... More

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Of Friction

Of Friction

by S J Lee

Literary Titan

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5out of 5 by L.T. 1 day ago

In Of Friction, the first installment of S. J. Lee's Altered Earth Series, readers are introduced to protagonist Sam "Valkyrie" Ryan right from the outset. The narrative dives into her complex world ... More

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The Secret Hamlet

The Secret Hamlet

by Judith Briles, Brian Barnes

Literary Titan

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4out of 5 by L.T. 1 day ago

In The Secret Hamlet, authors Judith Briles and Brian Barnes continue the narrative of Nichol, their resilient protagonist from The Secret Journey. This second installment of the Harmonie Series ... More

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Jesus Christ: Teacher, Servant & Savior

Jesus Christ: Teacher, Servant & Savior

by Dr. John Stott

USED. Very used!

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2out of 5 by Paul 2 days ago

Really folks! The book was so used I could hardly read it for all the hand writing over every page. Perhaps I'm being too picky. I'm accustomed to books I can read without reading through someone's ... More

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Your Brain's Still Flashing

Your Brain's Still Flashing

by Jim Lively

You Can't Hide From Yourself

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4out of 5 by Sheri (Reader Views) 3 days ago

Dallas native Jim Lively has written a truly thrilling thriller, weighing in at a slender 115 pages. A boxer weighing 115 pounds would be just over half my size, but a properly trained and ... More

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The Warsaw Gambit: It will be a miracle if they can get through the first 24 hours

The Warsaw Gambit: It will be a miracle if they can get through the first 24 hours

by Benjamin Lloyd

Revenge Against The Russian Bear

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1out of 5 by Sheri (Reader Views) 3 days ago

Tony DemecheesÃ?Æ'Ã?¢Ã?¢ââ?¬Å¡Ã?¬Ã?¢ââ?¬Å¾Ã?¢ book, Ã?Æ'Ã?¢Ã?¢ââ?¬Å¡Ã?¬Ã?â?¦"Are There Really Plenty of Fish in the Sea?: A Guide to Dating in the Reel WorldÃ?Æ'Ã?¢Ã?¢ââ?¬Å¡Ã?¬Ã?â??Ã? ... More

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Are There Really Plenty Of Fish In The Sea?: A Guide To Dating In The Reel World

Are There Really Plenty Of Fish In The Sea?: A Guide To Dating In The Reel World

by Tony Demechees, Dt Walsh (Illustrator)

An Enlightening Companion for The Dating World

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5out of 5 by Sheri (Reader Views) 3 days ago

Tony Demecheesââ?¬â?¢ book, ââ?¬Å"Are There Really Plenty of Fish in the Sea?: A Guide to Dating in the Reel Worldââ?¬Â? is a distinctively created tool to help readers-male or female-find love ... More

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Under the Southern Cross and Beyond

Under the Southern Cross and Beyond

by Gary Paul Lukas

TRAVELS WITH THE GOOD NEWS TO 6 CONTINENTS

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5out of 5 by PiccadillyPreacher 3 days ago

This unique book is a biographical chronicle of the author's travels around the world as he took the Good News to events on 6 continents. Each trip was different and challenging in a new and unknown ... More

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Under Eros Wings

Under Eros Wings

by Gary Paul Lukas

YOU ARE A MISSIONARY AND HAVE A PART IN THIS

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5out of 5 by PiccadillyPreacher 3 days ago

Jesus has commanded each Believer to GO. The premise here is that and so how does that work personally in our lives? This will help answer the questions and doubts. How do I start and how do I ... More

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Adventures in Evangelism

Adventures in Evangelism

by Gary Paul Lukas

A CLOSE VIEW OF SHARING THE GOSPEL EVERYWHERE.

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5out of 5 by PiccadillyPreacher 3 days ago

An easy read for the New Believer or those needing encouragement or direction in what we are to do. This is a collection of experiences, insights and instructions to help the reader introduce others ... More

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Yukon Wilderness Evidence

Yukon Wilderness Evidence

by Darlene L Turner

A suspenseful story!

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4out of 5 by Kristina 3 days ago

Yukon Wilderness Evidence by Darlene L. Turner is a suspenseful and engaging tale. The forest provided a mysterious and chilling setting. The author captured the Yukon Forest with her vivid ... More

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