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Lindy Ryan, Christopher Brooks

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Joe Hempel

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The Darkest Night

One last Christmas dinner. That's what Greg promises himself as he sets out the feast on his mother's grave. One last festive meal to honor the legacy of abuse, addiction, and trauma that she left her children.There was a time when Greg and his brother Joey thought they would grow up to be the good guys. No way they would end up like their mother. But now Greg drinks alone at her grave, completely estranged from his own family, without even a brother to console him. Joey didn't sur...

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Rupert Brooke, Christopher Marlowe, Wilfred Owen, William Shakespeare, Alfred Lord Tennyson, DH Lawrence, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Emily Bronte, John Donne, John Keats, Lord Byron, Matthew Arnold, Percy Bysshe Shelley, Robert Browning, WB Yeats, William Blake, William Wordsworth

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Ghizela Rowe

"If music be the food of love, play on" was one of Shakespeare's finest lines. If music is food, then poetry is the wine. In this volume of classic love poetry, the flavoured capture of words and rhythms makes us think more carefully of words and their value to us. They also surprise us with their structure and meaning, layering in thoughts and emotions that we might otherwise shy away from. Poems are wonderful ways to express what we feel for a very special someone. Narrated by Stella Gon...

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Allyson Lindt

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Eva Brooks, Christopher Berry

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3d20

My ex left me high and dry and completely broke.I’m never making that mistake again—the one where I trust someone enough to fall in love. That doesn’t mean I’ve stopped enjoying the scenery. My two best friends and weekend RPG buddies, Seth and Ryan, are the perfect guest stars in my fantasies.But my imagination is a weak substitute for reality after one of those gaming sessions takes role playing to a scorching new level.Much as I’d like to spend m...

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Christopher Nicholas

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Active Minds: Kids Ask About

Ever wondered what animals wolves eat? Or how wolves are related to our pet pooches? Explore this exciting book for answers to questions you'll be glad we asked - plus "Did You Know?" fun facts and lots of colorful, action-packed illustrations and photographs.

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Christopher A. Brooks, Robert Sims

A "gripping, sensitive" biography of the trailblazing singer who carved a path for African American artists including Marian Anderson and Paul Robeson ( The Atlanta Voice).Performing in a country rife with racism and segregation, the tenor Roland Hayes was the first African American man to reach international fame as a concert performer. He became one of the few artists in the world who could sell out Town Hall, Carnegie Hall, Symphony Hall, and Covent Gar...

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Christopher Brooks

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Sales 101

Selling Made Simple is for the salesperson who knows something isn't working but can't pinpoint what. Somewhere between learning the techniques and making the calls, the human part gets buried. The instinct you were born with — to listen, to ask, to care about the outcome — gets replaced by scripts, objections lists, and the pressure to hit a number. This book is not about technique. It is about getting back to what works. Built around the five stages every buyer moves through before they ...

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Christopher Brooks, Catherine Brooks

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60 Hikes Within 60 Miles

With so many superb trails in the New York City area, planning a hike can be a frustrating endeavor. Which one for an all-day outing? Where can I take my dog? Which are suitable for young children? With this newly revised and updated edition of 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: New York City all of those questions will be answered. From secluded woods and sun-struck seashores, to lowland swamps and rock-strewn mountain tops, these hikes showcase Paleolithic rock shelters, ruins from the R...

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Christopher W. Brooks

Much of the New Testament was written in urban settings, in which the Christian communities had to deal head-on with issues such as race, equality, justice, sexuality, money, and economics. But much of today's apologetics (engagement with the questions that people are asking about Christianity) come from suburban churches and academic studies. Urban believers—those who live and minister in America's inner cities—often face unique issues, not often addressed by the larger Christian communit...

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Christopher Parkinson Brooks

"Cotton Manufacturing" by Christopher Parkinson Brooks delves into the intricate processes and historical significance of cotton production. The book explores the evolution of cotton manufacturing, highlighting key technological advancements and their impact on the industry. Brooks provides a comprehensive overview of the various stages involved in cotton processing, from cultivation to spinning and weaving. Through detailed analysis, he illustrates how cotton has shaped economies and soci...

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Christopher Brooks

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Sales 101

Sales Leadership Made Simple is for the manager who was promoted because they could sell and is now figuring out how to lead. The skills that made you a great salesperson — personal drive, closing instinct, individual performance — are exactly the skills that will make you a poor manager if you do not make the shift. Your number is not your number anymore. Your team's number is your number. Most sales managers were never taught how to manage. They were taught how to sell, and then given a ...

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Shirley Verrett, Christopher Brooks

An inspiring self-portrait of a world-renowned African American vocal artistThis is a fascinating account of a gifted woman's coming of age and rise to success at a time when black classical musicians faced barriers at every turn. Shirley Verrett possessed a talent and ambition so dazzling she could not be denied?and she became one of the most celebrated artists of her time. I Never Walked Alone draws the reader into the world of this graceful, fiery artist, dramatically telling the...

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Christopher Brooke

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General History of Europe

This wide-ranging introduction to medieval Europe has been updated and revised. In his popular survey Brooke explores the variety of human experience in the period. He looks at society, economy, religious life and popular religion, learning, culture, as well as political events; the rise of the Normans and the heyday of the medieval Empire. For the new edition there is increased coverage of the role of women and more attention to central Europe, Bohemia, Hungary and Poland.