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"A mythic and emotionally charged hero's journey, Dune tells the story of Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, who must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet's exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence--a commodity capable of unlocking humanity's...
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Texas murder files volume 3
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"After a scandal derails her television reporting career, Macy Burns is looking for a change of pace in Lost Beach, Texas. She's ready to focus on her first passion - documentary filmmaking - and has a new job working for the island's tourism board, shooting footage of the idyllic beachside community. Her plans for a relaxing rebound are dashed when she realizes the cottage she's renting belonged to the woman whose body was just found in the sand...
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I'm Millie Wentworth and I never thought I'd be involved in another murder, but here I am smack dab in the middle of a crime wave at the swanky resort where I'm Assistant General Manager. It started with a major diamond heist and ended with a dead body on the beach.
When one of my grandmother Lulu's group of fun-loving septuagenarian friends is a prime suspect it's time for Lulu's Crew, Spud the corgi, and me, to get sleuthing and uncover the real...
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When the Blood Moon Rises, Who Will Fall?It's been days since the sanctuary showdown. Feral demons are still on the loose. The ones that have been caught are pushing Zaraltrac Prison past its limits. The Coven is still picking up the pieces of the former blue cloaks' betrayal. And Thea...Thea is bored. She hasn't been given an assignment yet, and it's driving her crazy to be kept away from the action.That is until Second Chosen Winona waltzes into...
7) Dune drive
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"Always believing she was an ugly duckling, Chrissy Jenkins thought she had finally turned into a swan when her real-life Prince Charming swept her off her feet. But as his true character began to crack his perfect facade, Chrissy realized that not only was she better off without him, but that she was the only one who had the power to transform her life."--
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"Jopati Kolona is one of the Sardaukar: the emperor's elite military unit. The Sardaukar are unbeatable, unbending in their devotion, and feared throughout the galaxy. Tasked with overthrowing the Atreides stronghold on Dune for his master, Jopati will be forced to choose between duty and forgiveness. Meanwhile, as Paul Atreides meets his destiny in battle, Sgt. Vitt must use his family's gift of storytelling as a Jongleur to transport his men from...
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Boï R*n Duplicata, exploratrice de la galaxie Messier 101, est appelée par le gouvernement de la planète Raïtora qui lui confie la recherche d'un vieux trésor disséminé dans le cosmos. Aidée et accompagnée par Restitué, son conjoint, elle se lance à la quête des différents éléments de ce puzzle. Seulement, elle est loin de s'attendre au mystère que renferme l'objet de ce voyage, ce qui ébranle ses convictions et donne à l'aventure...
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#1 The rumor began as a hunch. There was a sick feeling in the stomach, but it was still just a rumor. No one could believe that the government would take teenage girls.
#2 The town crier made an announcement on Saturday morning, telling all Jewish girls age 16 and older to report to the town hall for medical inspections. The blizzard didn't help matters.
#3 When it...
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In the penultimate issue of the stunning prequel series from Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson, Duncan makes a fateful decision, Leto faces an unthinkable tragedy, and Kailea is backed into a corner–with only one way out of damning accusations.
Meanwhile, Rabban makes a rage-inducing discovery that could only lead to murder, while Liet forms an unconventional yet fateful family, and Duncan and Leto reunite in time for Leto to face a difficult crossroads…...
13) The star dunes
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Explorer Academy volume 4
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"Cruz and his fellow recruits tackle challenging missions to dispense life-saving medication to gorillas, thwart pangolin poachers, and capture images of the last known cheetahs in Namibia--all the while discovering that protecting the world's threatened species is a dangerous business. Things turn deadly for Lani, Sailor, Emmett, and Cruz as they search for the fourth piece of Cruz's mom's cipher. Cruz knows it's not going to be easy, but will an...
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#1 I was about to meet one of the few survivors from the first transport of women to Auschwitz, a woman who had kept her story to herself for nearly 50 years. I was nervous about the task at hand.
#2 I met with Rena, and within thirty minutes, I knew I would do whatever I could to help her. She had accepted me into her heart, for the rest of her life.
#3 I had planned...
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Lorsque Camille rentre de ses vacances au Canada, tout se précipite : son amoureux québécois (resté sur place) exerce sur elle une sorte de chantage affectif et l'arrivée des examens n'est pas de nature à la rassurer… S'ensuit une montée de stress qui va bouleverser à jamais sa vie !
Epuisée, constamment au bord des larmes, Camille découvre le quotidien d'une bipolarité (maniaco-dépression) qui lui donne plusieurs fois envie d'en finir....
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"Libby Snow has always felt the pull of Ullaness, a spur of land on the sea-lashed coast of Western Scotland. Enshrouded in myths and legends, Ullaness was named for Ulla, a Viking maiden whose star-crossed romances and uncertain fate captured the imaginations of locals for generations, including Libby's great-great grandmother, Ellen. A maid growing up in the home of the Sturrocks, the baronetcy that now owns the fabled lands, Ellen became obsessed...
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Dune House Corrino volume 1
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House Corrino, once the deadliest house in the Dune universe as the Imperial family, plays a key role in the developments leading into the events of the first novel.
While conflicts escalate between the Fremen and House Harkonnon on Arrakis, the Bene Gesserit keep a close eye on Jessica's fateful pregnancy, and House Atreides takes part in the plan to seal Ix's fate…
Legendary authors Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson are joined by artist Simone...
20) The tiger's nest
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Explorer Academy volume 5
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On an island nation in the Indian Ocean, the explorers venture through a vast underwater world and take part in a friendly robotics competition. But the tides of good fortune change quickly. Suddenly, Team Cousteau jumps into action to rescue a faculty member from the brink of death. Meanwhile, the team follows the Cruz's mother's clues to a magnificent tomb and center of spirituality precariously perched on the side of a cliff. There, Cruz is confronted...