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1) Trilby
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Trilby (1894) is a novel by George du Maurier. Originally serialized in Harper's Monthly the novel went on to become an international bestseller, attracting controversy and interest for its depiction of bohemian life in 19th-century Paris. Although Trilby has been criticized by such readers as George Orwell for its anti-Semitic depiction of Svengali, the novel has been adapted countless times for theater and film, including a 1931 motion picture starring...
3) The best man
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"Archer has four important role models in his life--his dad, his grandfather, his uncle Paul, and his favorite teacher, Mr. McLeod. When Uncle Paul and Mr. McLeod get married, Archer's sixth-grade year becomes one he'll never forget"--
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2009.
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When Louis sees Toby playing with the most fantastic toy plane, Louis can't resist 'borrowing' it for himself. But Louis' guilt about the stolen plane creeps into his heart until he can't bear to look at it. Louis knows he must put this right so he reunites the plane with Toby and learns that flying is far more fun with two.
11) Just like daddy
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2015.
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"This charming story offers a playful look at the common childhood desire to be "just like daddy." A little boy wakes with the dawn and eagerly embraces his day. His enthusiastic account of his daily activities, rendered in vivid color by author-illustrator Ovi Nedelcu, alternate with the perspective of daddy himself. This gently ironic compare-and-contrast leads to a satisfying conclusion that is sure to resonate with all readers. Discover what makes...
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[2015]
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"At seventeen, Victorine Meurent abandons her old life to become immersed in the Parisian society of dance halls and cafés, meeting writers and artists like Baudelaire and Alfred Stevens. As Manet's model, Victorine explores a world of new possibilities and stirs the artist to push the boundaries of painting in his infamous portrait Olympia, which scandalizes even the most cosmopolitan city"--Dust jacket flap.
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2023.
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"What will Maya be when she grows up? A rocket scientist like Annie Easley? An Olympic athlete like Alice Coachman? A brain surgeon like Alexa Canady? In this ... story, Maya discovers the achievements of some amazing Black women--but it's a brave Nigerian princess who really captures her imagination"--
14) Melting the ice
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2014.
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Everythings coming together for budding fashion designer Carolina Preston. Only months away from having her own line, she could use some publicity. Thats when her brother suggests his best friend as a model, hockey player Drew Hogan. Carolina and Drew already have a history, a hot one, back in college. Unforgettable for Carolina, but for Drew, just another slap shot. This time, though, its different. His perfect body would be for professional use...
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2016.
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Our Young Man follows the life of a gorgeous Frenchman, Guy, as he goes from the industrial city of Clermont-Ferrand to the top of the modeling profession in New York City's fashion world, becoming the darling of Fire Island's gay community. Like Wilde's Dorian Grey, Guy never seems to age; at thirty-five he is still modeling, still enjoying lavish gifts from older men who believe he's twenty-three--though their attentions always come at a price....
16) Threader origins
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Quantum Empirica volume 1
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[2021]
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English
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"Pulled from his world by an experiment gone wrong, Darwin Lloyd is one of the few that can see the Threads--quantum strings that can be manipulated to change or control reality. On an alternate Earth ravaged by war, Darwin is torn between the Qabal and SafeHaven, his only goal to find a way back home and stop the same fate from happening in his time line. Threads--thought of as a gift from the machine he helped his father create--and Threaders are...
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"Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Lions of Fifth Avenue, returns with a tantalizing novel about the secrets, betrayal, and murder within one of New York City's most impressive Gilded Age mansions. Eight months since losing her mother in the Spanish flu outbreak of 1919, twenty-one-year-old Lillian Carter's life has completely fallen apart. For the past six years, under the moniker Angelica, Lillian was one of the most sought-after...
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Adventures of Sophie Mouse volume 10
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2017.
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Sophie and her classmates build boats and look forward to testing them in Goldmoss Pond. While it hasn't rained in a week, that's about to change.
19) Tempest in Eden
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2011.
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A reknowned artist's model, Shay Morrison has posed nude to inspire great works of art. But hidden inside her, where no one can see, is the pain of a failed marriage. Then she accidentally walks in on Ian Douglas -- as he steps from the shower. His embarrassment and disapproval of Shay are immediately apparent. What isn't so obvious is his profession: Ian is a minister in a very staid community. Challenged and hurt, Shay decides to try to make him...
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