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At 50, Alix Shulman left a life dense with political activism, family and literary community and went to live alone on an island off the coast of Maine. Without plumbing, power, or a telephone, and foraging for wild greens and shellfish, she faced challenges that helped redefine her notions of independence and courage, confidence and creativity.
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"North Carolina, 1960s. Lorraine has it all-the boyfriend, the good grades, the white picket fence, the ambition to become the first woman astronaut. But when she-the darling girl-next-door-becomes pregnant, she learns that love is conditional and ambition has its limits. In an effort to hide their daughter's secret shame, her parents send her away to a maternity home-a common solution for "wayward" girls during that time period. Lorraine soon realizes...
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The nice house on the lake volume 1
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2022.
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"Everyone who was invited to the house knows Walter--well, they know him a little, anyway. Some met him in childhood; some met him months ago. And Walter's always been a little...off. But after the hardest year of their lives, nobody was going to turn down Walter's invitation to an astonishingly beautiful house in the woods, overlooking an enormous sylvan lake. It's beautiful, it's opulent, it's private--so a week of putting up with Walter's weird...
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James Prosek has been called "the Audubon of the fishing world" by the New York Times. A passionate fisherman and talented artist from a young age, he published two illustrated books on fish and fishing while still an undergraduate at Yale. After winning a traveling fellowship to follow in the footsteps of Izaak Walton, The Compleat Angler became his obsession. He was fascinated by Walton, a humble man who won the friendship of kings, and he was intrigued...
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A CONSERVATIONIST'S DEEPLY PERSONAL AND FASCINATING REFLECTION ON OWNING AND REVITALIZING A FARM IN RURAL FRANCE
A Sting in the Tale, Dave Goulson's account of a lifetime studying bees, was a powerful call to arms for nature lovers everywhere. Brilliantly reviewed, it was shortlisted for the Samuel Johnson Prize for the best nonfiction book of the year, and debuted the already renowned conservationist's ability to charm and educate, and tell an absorbing...
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France, 1940. The once-glittering boulevards of Paris teem with spies, collaborators, and the Gestapo now that France has fallen to Hitler's Wehrmacht. It was on this circumstance that three enterprising Americans concentrated their efforts in the first two years of the war. Ivy League scholar Varian Fry, sent by the American Emergency Rescue Committee, heiress Mary Jayne Gold and graduate student Miriam Davenport turned a Marseille chateau into a...
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The Invention of Hugo Cabret meets True Grit in this heartfelt novel of resilience, hope, and discovering a family where you least expect it, from award-winning author Robert Sharenow.
At the dawn of the twentieth century, thousands of immigrants are arriving in the promised land of New York City. Twelve-year-old Sarah has always dreamed of America, a land of freedom and possibility. In her small village she stares at a postcard of the Statue of...
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Chronicles of Kazam volume 2
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In an alternate United Kingdom, King Snodd aims to control the world by controlling magic, and only sixteen-year-old Jennifer Strange, acting manager of an employment agency for sorcerers, stands between Snodd and his plans.
10) Know My Place
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A teenager's longing for family and a place to call home is poignantly portrayed in this heartfelt and ultimately uplifting story of life in the foster-care system. A teenager's longing for family and a place to call home is poignantly portrayed in this heartfelt and ultimately uplifting story of life in the foster-care system from bestselling author Eve Ainsworth. Feeling betrayed when her long-term foster placement breaks down, Amy is sent to live...
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Ninguém quer ser despejado de casa. Mas, por vezes, a situação pode tornar-se complexa e o despejo pode ser a única forma de resolver a situação.
Por conseguinte, um senhorio deve estar sempre familiarizado com algumas práticas gerais, quer queira ou não despejar os inquilinos. Porque, por vezes, despejar os inquilinos pode ser muito stressante.
Há algumas práticas gerais que um bom senhorio conhece sempre e que são mencionadas neste...
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This book is for people looking to sell their homes. Whether they wish to do it the conventional way using a real estate agent or sell it to a wholesaler who can typically move the property faster. This book will give you insight to the Pro's and Con's of both scenarios and help you come a decision that is BEST for your specific situation and needs.
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Is it unreasonable to think that success in real estate should mean more than earning a decent living?
Steve Shull doesn't think so. As a real estate coach with over thirty years of experience, his goal isn't just to help you sell more homes.
It's to teach you how to build a business that's sustainable, scalable, and stress-free.
Finally, all his essential teachings are in one place. The Performance Coaching Collection includes all three books...
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Real estate is an ever-evolving industry that constantly experiences changes in market trends, consumer behaviors, and technological advancements.
Keeping up with the latest developments is crucial for anyone interested in investing in the sector. In this subchapter, we will explore the most significant real estate trends that will shape the industry in 2023 and beyond.
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• eco-friendly homes
• smart homes
• co-living...
15) The humming room
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Twelve-year-old orphan Roo Fanshaw is sent to live with an uncle she never knew in a largely uninhabited mansion on Cough Rock Island and discovers a wild river boy, an invalid cousin, and the mysteries of a hidden garden.
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Do You Have Plans To Buy Your First House Soon?Have You Considered Real Estate As A Viable IncomeSource?If you are a newbie investor, or seasoned realtor seeking updated knowledge on theworld of real estate investing, then you definitely want to read on.Increasingly, the streets are lined with the carcasses of those who are eager toventure into real estate BUT ARE FAILING WOEFULLY at it.Like most of these budding investors, you will often be faced...
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This book:'Real Estate & Property Sales Training' is uniquely designed to help transform you into a Master 'Real Estate Sales Advisor/ Consultant' by helping you discover the secrets that drive the top world's Real Estate Professionals- enabling you to gain a full understanding of the selling process, including the importance of being well organized, while working through 12 Master Keys that will Equip and Enable you standout as: 'T.H.E. G.R.E.A.T....
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Are you ready to conquer the complex world of real estate? Whether you're a seasoned professional or a newcomer eager to make your mark, "Mastering Real Estate Challenges: Insider Strategies for Overcoming Obstacles and Achieving Success" is the guide you need to navigate the unpredictable terrain of property investment. In this compelling read, you'll delve into real-life scenarios encountered by expert real estate agents. You'll learn, Insightful...
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Multifamily Rental Property Management by Winston Rowe and Associate is written for investors and landlords who own a single-family home, condo, or apartment building. This book covers everyday skills a hands-on landlord needs, including how to: Find and retain good, long-term tenants.Handle maintenance.Avoid conflicts over late rent, unauthorized roommates, and move-out procedures.Limit costly tenant turnover and vacancies.Hire and work with repairpersons,...
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Having questions is great. Knowing the answers makes it perfect.Do you have 10, 20, or even 50 questions ready to go for the buying process? We start you off with over 100 specific questions all buyers should ask of their real estate professionals. We even give you the answers you should receive. How nice is that? Buyers always turn to a friend or their real estate agent as their one and only source of information. Why is that? That is the only person...
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