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Doctor Fischer of Geneva or the Bomb Party
by Graham GreeneHow far will the rich go to satisfy their greed? A masterly, chilling and disturbing look at the deeper recesses of human nature.
Points of Departure
by Pat Murphy19 short stories, including the Nebula Award-winning 'Rachel in Love'
West of Sunset
by Dirk BogardeHugo Arlington's wife Alice isn't the only person to be haunted by the dangerous games that the celebrated writer played.
The Lovers and Other Stories
by Pearl S. BuckStories include Answer to Life, The Two Women, Miranda, The Kiss, The Man Called Dead, Next Saturday and Forever, and The Lovers.
The Desperate People
by Farley MowatMowat's tribute to the last survivor's of the Ihalmiut, People of the Deer - brave, proud and now fighting to save themselves from extinction.
How to Develop Your Children's Creativity
by Reynold BeanA guide to help parents teach their children to become more flexible and adaptive thinkers in an ever-changing world.
Through Alien Eyes
by Amy ThomsonA thoughtful view of human nature filtered through the perceptions of a pair of engaging and well-meaning, though sometimes unpredictable, aliens.
Without a Doubt
by Marcia Clark Teresa CarpenterAs the prosecutor in the OJ Simpson trial, this book is about how Marcia Clark orchestrated the most controversial case of her career.
The Compleat Enchanter: The Magical Misadventures of Harold Shea
by Fletcher Pratt L. Sprague de CampIt began when Harold's boss developed a theory that there were many possible worlds besides our own, and developed an equation that could send a man into any dimension he chose.
Animal Appetite
by Susan ConantDog's Life columnist Holly Winter sinks her teeth (and those of her two beloved Malamutes, Rowdy and Kimi) into two mysteries. Can they muzzle the killer before he attacks again?
The Autobiography of Bertrand Russell: 1872 to World War I
by Bertrand RussellPerhaps the first real insight into the enigma of the aristocratic Englishman who has been heralded as a "Genius-Saint" and "the greatest heretic and immoralist of our age."
The Recycled Citizen:A Sarah Kelling Mystery
by Charlotte McleodSarah and her husband are planning a black-tie charity auction, but before the event, someone is murdered and suspicion falls on the Kelling family.
Moving Mama to Town
by Ronder Thomas YoungFreddy James Johnson becomes the man of the family when his daddy runs off. He knows he must keep his family, so they move to town. An International Reading Association award winner.
The Last Days of Horse-Shy Halloran
by Bill PronziniHorse-Shy Halloran is a bumbling con man whose major nemesis is horses. He and his partner plan to rob the Wells Fargo stagecoach and carry the gold to the nearest railhead using a buckboard instead of horses.
Maigret and the Headless Corpse
by Georges SimenonA mutilated body was fished out of a Paris canal, but when the head couldn't be found, Maigret followed the oddest clues to the most off-beat places to figure out the most bizarre case of his career.
Were Dinosaurs Smart?
by The Editors at the Walt Disney CompanyAnswers to many questions about dinosaurs: How fast could they run? What did they eat? Why did they disappear? and more.
Rx for Ailing House Plants
by Charles M. EvansDiagnosing plant ailments, cultural and environmental problems, nutritional deficiencies, insect pests, plants diseases, and preventative measures and remedies.
The Big Knockover
by Dashiell Hammett10 stories and short novels by the acclaimed mystery writer. Includes an introduction by Lillian Helman who knew him for many years. Note that page numbers were removed because they were badly garbled.
Out of the Deeps
by John WyndhamFirst there were fiery red balls, plunging down from the sky into the sea. Then ships began to disappear mysteriously. Creatures from the deep wage war on all mankind.
Full House: Way to Go, Chipmunk Cheeks
by Bonnie WorthBased on the TV show, DJ has 3 weeks to become skinny as a model. How else can she show up in a swimsuit at Kimmy's birthday pool party?
Easy
by Emma GoldmanA British girl tells it like it is - the raw, the mean, the ugly, the hilarious - about men, sex, relationships, sex, love, sex, searching for Mr. Right and dissing Mr. Oh-So-Wrong.
From Abacus to Zeus: A Handbook of Art History
by James Smith PierceChapters are 'Art terms, processes, and principles; gods, heroes, and monsters; Christian subjects; saints and their attributes; Christian signs and symbols.'
The Waiting Game
by Elizabeth CadellIt's Christmastime in England, and Ross Mirren is hoping for a quiet time. But his sister announces plans for a bash at Hargreaves House, which turns mysterious.