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Journey of Awakening and Higher Consciousness

Journey of Awakening and Higher Consciousness

by Jane Kim Yu

Invaluable spiritual guide

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5out of 5 by Literary Titan 3 days ago

Journey of Awakening and Higher Consciousness, by Jane Kim Yu, is a compelling self-help book that delves into personal development with a focus on spiritual enlightenment. Using anecdotes from her ... More

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Murder Marks the Page

Murder Marks the Page

by Karen Rose Smith

Not my cup of tea!

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3out of 5 by Kristina 3 days ago

Murder Marks the Page by Karen Rose Smith is the debut of A Tomes & Tea Mysteries. This series is a spin-off of A Daisy Tea Garden Mysteries. I did not find myself liking Jazzi. She had a mother ... More

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Kilned at the Ceramic Shop: A Braddock Mystery

Kilned at the Ceramic Shop: A Braddock Mystery

by Donna Clancy

A cute cozy mystery!

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3out of 5 by Kristina 3 days ago

Kilned at the Ceramic Shop by Donna Clancy is the debut of A Braddock Mysteries. I found the story easy to read. I like Tammy and Aunt Clara. They are both strong women who will not be bullied. ... More

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Texas Winds

Texas Winds

by Dana Wayne

Great emotional read

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5out of 5 by Michelle 3 days ago

This was a good 5 star read. My emotions were all over the place with this story. Jake�s world was turned upside down in many heartbreaking ways when his wife was in an accident. Lexi has also ... More

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Nuevo Devocionario Espiritista

Nuevo Devocionario Espiritista

by Allan Kardec

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1out of 5 by Alcides T 3 days ago

The book sent to me isn�t the same in the picture More

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Unchained: A Guide to Breaking The Chain Of Addiction and Finding a New and Better Way of Life

Unchained: A Guide to Breaking The Chain Of Addiction and Finding a New and Better Way of Life

by Brian Mello

Great read

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5out of 5 by Jenn 3 days ago

I really enjoyed reading this book and highly recommend it to anyone suffering from addiction or anyone with a family member fighting addiction.A useful guide for anyone who would like to improve ... More

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Dilly-Dally Duck

Dilly-Dally Duck

by Elizabeth Alfheim, Chad Thompson (Illustrator)

UNINSPIRING

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2out of 5 by Marilyn D 3 days ago

I purchase quite a number of children's picture books as gifts, many of which rhyme. I am often in awe of the abilities of the authors to create rhymes that are truly ingenious. This was a book that ... More

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The Golden Hawks of Genghis Khan

The Golden Hawks of Genghis Khan

by Rita Ritchie, Lorence F Ill Bjorklund (Creator)

Such a disappointing reproduction of the old book

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2out of 5 by Anna M. S 4 days ago

This copy of a treasured book is AWFUL, a badly-done photographic copy of the original book, some pages gray, margins messed up, all in all a very sloppy job!!!! More

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Blood Sapphire's Revenge

Blood Sapphire's Revenge

by Bruce Farmer, Sheldon Sabbatini (Photographer)

Riveting thrill ride!

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5out of 5 by Literary Titan 4 days ago

Blood Sapphire's Revenge, by Dr. Bruce Farmer, is a multifaceted thriller that takes readers on a gripping journey across various global landscapes, expertly weaving multiple storylines filled with ... More

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The Trouble with Bubble Gum

The Trouble with Bubble Gum

by Shari Schwert

Wonderful tale for young readers

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5out of 5 by Literary Titan 4 days ago

In The Trouble with Bubble Gum, author Shari Schwert crafts a charming tale that playfully addresses the timeless theme of a child's adventurous disobedience. This story centers around a young boy, ... More

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The Ultimate Home Butchering And Meat Preservation Handbook For Beginners: Mastering The Simple Basic Techniques Of Home Butchering and Preservation methods To Make Most Of Your Meat

The Ultimate Home Butchering And Meat Preservation Handbook For Beginners: Mastering The Simple Basic Techniques Of Home Butchering and Preservation methods To Make Most Of Your Meat

by Richard Owen

Inadequate info, certainly not *the ultimate

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2out of 5 by Katrina L 4 days ago

This is a very small, almost pocket sized book with no pictures or illustrations that barely introduces each topic: almost all topics are reduced to a brief intro style single paragraph.

Here is ... More

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The Cocktail Waitress

The Cocktail Waitress

by James M Cain

James Cain's Last Novel

4out of 5 by Gissinglover 4 days ago

James M. Cain (1892 -- 1977) is best-known for his early novels including "The Postman Always Rings Twice", "Double Indemnity" and "Mildred Pierce" and for the many movies based on his writing. After ... More

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Ultimate Tailwind CSS Handbook: Build sleek and modern websites with immersive UIs using Tailwind CSS

Ultimate Tailwind CSS Handbook: Build sleek and modern websites with immersive UIs using Tailwind CSS

by Kartik Bhat

do not purchase

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2out of 5 by Gary D G 5 days ago

1. There are many variations of the English language; some easier to understand than others; Indian English is not amongst them.
2. Where examples might have been a great help, there were none. ... More

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In Silence Cries the Heart

In Silence Cries the Heart

by Catherine Hughes

Literary Titan

5out of 5 by LiteraryTitan 5 days ago

In Silence Cries the Heart transports readers to the atmospheric landscapes of Scotland, where the past and the present are blended in a historical fiction novel that is rich with emotional depth and ... More

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To Venus and Back: One Man's Quest to Rediscover Love

To Venus and Back: One Man's Quest to Rediscover Love

by Turner Grant

Literary Titan

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4out of 5 by L.T. 5 days ago

To Venus and Back: One Man's Quest to Rediscover Love is a poignant and relatable memoir that delves into the complexities of human relationships, grief, and the search for love. It's an evocative ... More

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Swallow the Toad: From Britain to Germany

Swallow the Toad: From Britain to Germany

by Abigail Dunn

Entertaining and instructive

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5out of 5 by Pierre 5 days ago

Fantastic book.
I have been living in Germany for a lot of years and in these pages I found all the German vices that I myself have since observed.
The persistent myths of "Teutonic" fairness, ... More

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Exoputians

Exoputians

by Augustine J Pagan

Literary Titan

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4out of 5 by L.T. 5 days ago

Exoputians plunges into a dystopian future where a catastrophic collision between two ballistic missiles has decimated the Exogenesis Station, propelling Mary, the Chief Resident, into a leadership ... More

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Red Deuce

Red Deuce

by Thomas Roehlk

Literary Titan

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5out of 5 by L.T. 5 days ago

Thomas Roehlk's The Red Deuce thrusts protagonist Mandy Doucette into the treacherous waters of international espionage. Working as a compliance lawyer for LaSalle Enterprises, Mandy's life spirals ... More

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The Mole Vol XIV: In the Olive Grove (Book II) A Quintet

The Mole Vol XIV: In the Olive Grove (Book II) A Quintet

by Ronald Raye

Literary Titan

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5out of 5 by L.T. 5 days ago

This collection of poems by Ron Raye in The Mole Vol. XIV: In the Olive Grove (Book II) presents a poignant exploration of the 1948 tragedy in Daer Yassin, Palestine, through the perspective of ... More

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That Magic Mischief

That Magic Mischief

by Susanna Allen

Literary Titan

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4out of 5 by L.T. 5 days ago

In That Magic Mischief, by Susanna Allen, readers are treated to a delightful blend of romance, humor, and a touch of the mystical. The novel centers around Annabelle, an amateur witch grappling with ... More

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Finn

Finn

by Christopher Brookhouse

A New Southern Crime Series

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4out of 5 by Gissinglover 5 days ago

Safe Harbor Books, a small independent publisher in Asheville, North Carolina, begins an ambitious series of crime fiction, the "Southern Crime Series" with Christopher Brookhouse's new novel, "Finn" ... More

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The Whirring

The Whirring

by Will J Donnel

A Complete Tale That Delivers In Imagination

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5out of 5 by Sheri (Reader Views) 6 days ago

In Will J. Donnelââ?¬â?¢s ââ?¬Å"The Whirring,ââ?¬Â? a family travels to battle malevolent beings who have a well-planned conspiracy to annihilate every living creature as part of their destiny.
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Blessed Are the Peacemakers

Blessed Are the Peacemakers

by Russell M. Chace

Literary Titan

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5out of 5 by L.T. 6 days ago

In Blessed Are the Peacemakers, Russell M. Chace delivers an engaging tale that intertwines redemption, courage, and the intricacies of life on the American frontier. Set against the raw backdrop of ... More

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The Hook

The Hook

by James Pack

Literary Titan

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5out of 5 by L.T. 6 days ago

In The Hook, set against the evocative backdrop of the 1970s, author James Pack takes readers on a thrilling journey through the unsettling murders plaguing the town of Hallowell. The novel's ... More

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The Cat Who Went to Heaven

The Cat Who Went to Heaven

by Elizabeth Jane Coatsworth

Buddha And Go9d Fortune

5out of 5 by Gissinglover 6 days ago

As with much of my reading, I found this book, "The Cat who Went to Heaven" on display in the local public library. Written in 1930 by Elizabeth Coatsworth (1893 -- 1986) the book received the ... More

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