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When love's at stake, even heroes need a battle plan. Shelby Palmer has always been the girl next door, lending a hand in the Vaughn family's business and bailing out Falcon, her best friend, from his latest scrapes. When Falcon's military-hero older brother returns to their small town of Honor Valley, he's not just bringing his service medals with him but also an air of authority that Shelby can't ignore. Hawk never thought his transition back to...
2) Santa Duty
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Do you ever wonder how Christmas ever started? Who is Santa? The magical, jolly, white-bearded man that somehow knows what I want and travels faster than the speed of light, who works so hard in the workshop all year round, and yet has a belly that wobbles like a bowl full of jelly. How in the world does he fit down my chimney? I don't even have a chimney!
So many questions! How does he know what I want? Can he read minds, or is he just some kind...
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He's only here for the summer... I can let him go when it's over... It's just a summer fling... I won't fall for this beautiful soldier... These are the lies I told myself until they became truths I didn't want to accept. Until my heart felt like it would shatter when he left.Single mom Cara Reid just wants to have fun. Much too young to even be a divorcee, she and her bestie, Miranda, set off to have fun and live life. One night out, Cara meets Riley...
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Some are governed by rules while others are ruled by need. When the twain do meet the balance between them can be nigh impossible to maintain. Zykriel and Gilmael Calanthe are identical in form and features yet they are as different in nature as day and night. Outgoing Gilmael is not hesitant to use whatever means he has at his disposal to gain what he wants. Small wonder his king and cousin deemed him perfectly suited to head Ylandre's Intelligence...
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He lost everything . . . but his duty to her brought him back to life.
Innkeeper Oriana Thorpe is a smuggler's daughter hardened by a legacy she cannot escape. She has risked everything in her attempts to do so, including her safety, going so far as to challenge her evil pirate brother, Charles, in order to save a lady and her maid from his wrath. Determined to atone for his villainy, Oriana decides to distribute the blood money he left behind to...
6) Call of Duty
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This title focuses on the video game Call of Duty and its impact on the esport world, while examining the championships, top players, and its legacy for future generations. This hi-lo title is complete with exciting photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Fly! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
7) Tour of Duty
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One summer in California…A sweet job assignment where I can meet new people and enjoy myself…Along comes Cara. It'll be a fun, carefree summer, no strings attached…I won't fall for this beautiful single mother…These are the lies I told myself until they became truths I didn't want to accept. Truths I needed desperately to hold onto once I was told I was being sent overseas. Until one disastrous day that changed my life forever.Army Sergeant...
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"The Crossroads Of Duty" is a gripping book that follows the life of James, a dedicated and compassionate school resource officer determined to protect and serve his community. Set in the fictional town of Pineworth, Ga, James faces personal and professional struggles as he navigates through the challenging world of law enforcement within the school environment.
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Daughters of New France volume 2
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Set amid the promise and challenge of the first Canadian colonies, Aimie K. Runyan's vividly rendered novel provides a fascinating portrait of the women who would become the founding mothers of New France.
In 1677, an invisible wall separates settlers in New France from their Huron neighbors. Yet whether in the fledgling city of Quebec or within one of the native tribes, every woman's fate depends on the man she chooses-or is obligated-to marry.
Although...
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Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy, Master of Pemberley, is a gentleman with a secret. A secret that only his closest friends know the truth of. He has been content to stay at his estate, away from the prying eyes of society; but when Charles Bingley comes to Pemberley to ask for his opinion on an estate in Hertfordshire, Darcy cannot say no.Hoping for a quick resolution to Charles Bingley's problem, Darcy did not expect to be thrust into the society of his friend's...
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The colonial church was critical in training the founding generation on biblical principles for governing justly. When England governed unjustly over a long period of time with no intention of changing course, the leaders of the Continental Congress confronted their civil authority. After many years trying to reconcile, they saw no other option but to follow the biblical template for starting a new nation. They drafted the Declaration of Independence,...
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Early life experiences of the author in the northern province of Zambia in Africa, and training in healthcare with subsequent employment in the mining industry healthcare owned jointly by the Anglo-American Corporation and the Government of the Republic of Zambia, mark the beginning of the journey of duty. After working for eight years from 1990 to 1998, this initial part of the journey of duty becomes full of challenging encounters and adventure...
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For over four decades, Dr. Antonia Novello has served the nation in various capacities, including serving as Deputy Director of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, being named the first woman and the first Hispanic Surgeon General of the United States, and serving as the Commissioner of Health for the State of New York. Her life has been one of perseverance, battling childhood illness to become an advocate of health for young...
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"Food Fight: An Educator's Guide to Lunch and Recess Duty" is your go-to manual for transforming the chaos of lunch and recess into organized, enjoyable experiences for both students and staff. Bursting with creative solutions and practical tips, this book is a treasure trove of ideas designed to empower educators, staff, and principals in maintaining a positive and well-behaved school environment. In the thrilling battle against unruly lunch periods...
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"Our form of government has no sense unless it is founded in a deeply felt religious faith, and I don't care what it is. With us, of course, it is the Judeo-Christian concept, but it must be a religion that all men are created equal."
So said Dwight D. Eisenhower shortly after being elected president of the United States in 1952. Although this statement has been variously interpreted, it reflects one of his fundamental guiding principles: that for...
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Explore the Power of Responsibility: Jacob's Journey to Understanding - A Captivating Children's Audiobook Filled with Adventure and Valuable Life Lessons!
In Jacob Understands Responsibility: A Story About Duty and Commitment for Kids, young listeners will embark on a thrilling adventure alongside Jacob, a curious and imaginative little boy searching for the meaning of responsibility.
After a day of play and exploration, Jacob sets off on an extraordinary...
17) Dereliction of Duty: Eyewitness Account of How Bill Clinton Compromised America's National Security
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Lt. Col. Robert "Buzz" Patterson exposes the terrifying, behind-the-scenes story of the years when the most irresponsible President in our history had his finger on the nuclear trigger. Dereliction of Duty is the inside story of the damage Bill Clinton did to the U.S. military and how he compromised our national security. From his laughable salutes, to his arrogant, anti-military staffers, the message came through loud and clear: the Clinton Administration...
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Providing close air support to ground troops in Vietnam was hazardous anytime, but on March 10, 1966, the Special Forces in the old French Fortress of Ashau were in particular trouble as the Viet Cong closed in. When an American airman went down, his death was a near certainty. That's when Major Bernie Fisher had a decision to make: leave the pilot to his fate or undertake a near-suicidal landing to help him out. Bernie's decision made him just one...
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"Join your favorite Disney and Pixar girls as they embark on new adventures. Ride the waves with Lilo, play hide-and-seek with Moana, catch bad guys with Judy Hopps, and much more! Each story in this collection is ideal for reading aloud in just five minutes--a perfect fit for bedtime, story time, or any time!"--Page 4 cover
20) Crosshairs
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NYC detective Michael Bennett teams up with a former Army Ranger and sniper whose long, unexplained absences from duty causes suspicions during the investigation of a serial killer.
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