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Scott Larson

Five hundred years before christopher columbus set sail, a lone wooden ship slipped out of the freezing fjords of greenland and into the uncharted void of the north atlantic. At the helm stood leif erikson, a master navigator caught between two colliding worlds.The son of the notorious, bloodthirsty outlaw erik the red, leif inherited a legacy of violence and exile on the absolute edge of human civilization. But leif was not content to live in his father's shadow. ...

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Scott Larson

At seventeen, Jack lost his dad, a police officer, in a shooting, and his mom years earlier to cancer. Determined to find his way, he joined the ROTC program in college and volunteered for a tour in Afghanistan as a lieutenant. But before heading off to war, Jack’s life turned upside-down when he met Angelica Spears, who was married to a decorated Army Sergeant and abusive husband. The two risked it all to be together, building a secret labyrinth of coded messages and clandestine encounter...

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Tom Baker, Julian Brash, Phil Birge-Liberman, James Corner, Scott Larson, Christoph Lindner, Kevin Loughran, Nate Millington, Darren Patrick, Brian Rosa, Danya Sherman, Alan Smart, Daan Wesselman

2017 Choice Outstanding Academic TitleThe High Line, an innovative promenade created on a disused elevated railway in Manhattan, is one of the world’s most iconic new urban landmarks. Since the opening of its first section in 2009, this unique greenway has exceeded all expectations in terms of attracting visitors, investment, and property development to Manhattan’s West Side. Frequently celebrated as a monument to community-led activism, adaptive re-use of...

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Walter Scott, Keith Larson

Walter Scott's 'Quentin Durward' is a historical novel set in 15th century France, following the adventures of the eponymous hero as he navigates court intrigue and chivalry. The book is known for its vivid descriptions of medieval life, detailed characterizations, and Scott's signature blend of romance and adventure. Written in Scott's characteristic historical fiction style, 'Quentin Durward' immerses readers in the political tensions of the time, offering a window into a bygone era. Wal...

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Carmen Maria Machado, Bruce Owens Grimm, Zefyr Lisowski, Richard Scott Larson, Sarah Fonseca

Through the lens of horror—from Halloween to Hereditary—queer and trans writers consider the films that deepened, amplified, and illuminated their own experiences.Horror movies hold a complicated space in the hearts of the queer community: historically misogynist, and often homo- and transphobic, the genre has also been inadvertently feminist and open to subversive readings. Common tropes—such as the circumspect and resilient “final girl,” body po...

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Scott Larson

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Digital Voice Mike G

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Auras are a spiritual aspect that has been defined as the electromagnetic presence that is around the human body and every object in the known universe.Whatever you see around you carries with it the weight of the existence that it has brought forth through the passage of time to the instance where you contact it. This means that rocks, chairs, animals, and people all have auras. Now, the human energy field, as ...

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Scott McCloud, Hope Larson, Vera Brosgol, Jake Parker

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Flight

Let your imagination take flight with the first volume of this groundbreaking graphic novel fantasy anthology series, featuring short stories from some of today’s most legendary artists, including the series editor, Amulet creator Kazu Kibuishi!“Most of the stories in this gorgeous color anthology are about flying, but the title also refers to its contributors starting to take wing. . . . As Scott McCloud notes in his afterword, they’re the future of comics...

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Scott J. Larson

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Nick Dolle

Have you found your alcohol consumption creeping steadily up?Is it at a point where it is no longer enjoyable and simply a function?Do you need help to stop?Drinking alcohol is a great social activity and way of relaxing after a long day at work. Enjoying a glass of wine or a beer now and again is perfectly acceptable behaviour for many, but when it starts to get out of control it can cause a lot of problems with health and relationships.If you think it could be time to re-evaluate your ha...

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Scott R. Larson

In a remote corner of Connemara, a reclusive American lives out his days, waiting for the inevitable moment when his past catches up with him. Now a photojournalist, Dallas Green’s life has led him from the farmlands of California to Pinochet’s Chile, to the boulevards of Paris, to Berlin at the moment of reunification, and finally to the West of Ireland. Searching for Cunégonde continues the story of the protagonist of Maximilian and Carlotta Are Dead and Lautaro’s S...

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Scott R. Larson

A legendary reclusive filmmaker. An enigmatic cook and restaurant proprietor, who is clearly more than he seems. Two mysterious deliveries to be made behind the Iron Curtain. A desperate search for a long-missing old friend. An unexpected love affair on the coast of Normandy. Dallas Green's life has only gotten more interesting in the years since his wild youthful adventure in Mexico, as told in the novel Maximilian and Carlotta Are Dead. In the year 1980, he is now a photographer...

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Scott R. Larson

The world has changed. Septimus Bridge, greatest of all Demon Hunters, is gone forever. Only two of his former disciples remain to confront hellion invaders from the Netherworld. A far greater threat, however, looms, and the portents are impossible to ignore. Izanami, who has not dreamed in decades, is plagued by nightmares. Her partner Sapphire has gone missing. As hysteria takes over the airwaves and social media, law and order breaks down around the world. In the most worrying sign, the...

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Scott Larson

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Digital Voice Mike G

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This is applicable especially when it comes to the constantly evolving energies that are present everywhere, yet most people are not even aware of.These energies, also called bioelectric fields, are more commonly known as Auras. Simply put, they’re the colored halos emitted and carried by all living things in the world. Those who can see auras are presumed to have very sharp senses, and most likely they have fur...