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"Houston, we have a hot-astronaut problem...;"
Survival expert and control freak Jessie Odell has faced the most hazardous environments on earth. Training astronauts should be a cakewalk. Nope. Enter candidate Hemi "Thor" Barrett and his hot, ripped bod, and suddenly Jessie is breathless with raw excitement-;something she hasn't felt for a long, long time-;and it scares her to death.
Hemi isn't just some sexy distraction. Jessie actually likes...
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An accessible, easy-to-follow illustrated guide to the 125 most important milestones in psychology.
Now is the perfect time to expand your knowledge and learn something new or delve deeper into a topic you've always been interested in. With 125 concise, informative, and entertaining entries, The Bedside Book of Psychology explores the key theories, discoveries, and experiments, influential personalities, and seminal publications in the field over...
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Cirque du Soleil Cirque Class volume 4
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Zaldy Goco takes you through his creation process as he pushes the limits of costume design.
4) The Process
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Sindile and his two best friends push the limits of their patience while maneuvering through their hometown and its local rap scene.
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Sex Before the Internet volume 7
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The creators of Showgirls wanted to push the limits, but it turned out America wasn't ready for explicit sex in a mainstream movie--until it came out on home video.
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Food That Built America volume 2
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At the dawn of the 20th Century, a new breed of innovator rises up to expand American industry and push the limits of new technology. A trailblazer named Milton Hershey bets big on a revolutionary idea.
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Food That Built America volume 1
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In the wake of the Civil War, a revolution is taking place on the backs of visionary entrepreneurs of industry. Before they become brand names, budding innovators like Henry Heinz, John and Will Kellogg, and C.W. Post push the limits.
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Twentyfive: Profiles and Recipes from America's Essential Bakery and Pastry Artisans, is a beautiful food arts book with 25 recipes and profiles of our most celebrated bakers including Chad Robertson of Tartine Bakery, Dominique Ansel of Dominique Ansel Bakery, Amy Scherber of Amy's Bread, Christina Tosi of Momofuku Milk Bar, Dana Cree of Blackbird and many more. These are agents of change and essential to the growth of the industry. They all come...
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When a psychiatrist discovers a way to see into people's past lives he becomes judge and jury. Seeking the advice of clergymen, he meets Rabbi Guetterman and discovers that, in his past life, he was of Adolf Hitler. This discovery sparks events that push the limits of society, test the bounds of faith, and put the rabbi in mortal danger. Because when the Jury is after you, there is no escape.
11) Genius
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In the late 1960s, against the backdrop of a changing world, two bright but neglected boys become fast friends and push the limits of their shared fascinations with science and other pursuits, as the pressures on each of them begin to take a toll. This funny and bittersweet coming-of-age novelette by Robert David Duncan explores the bonds of friendship and the challenges of navigating a difficult path toward adulthood.
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Are you in search of an enticing and provocative read that pushes the limits of conventional storytelling? You need not look any further than our assortment of forbidden and seductive short stories. This anthology offers a blend of erotica, mystery, and taboo themes, ensuring it will captivate and stimulate the imagination. However, it is important to note that this content is intended strictly for adults who are 18 years of age and older.
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Families change but loyalty is forever.Fresh out of prison, Luca tries a novel way of running the family business. Both the Marino and Conti families are expanding, but with the FBI poking around, Giada's scared to trust anyone. She pushes the limits of her role as the mafiosa princess and welcomes the power of her new position. And once Adrian accepts that the world isn't so black and white, he embraces a new type of oath…and learns the true benefits...
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Insightful, practical lessons on life, on and off the track, from an Olympic and world champion
Not only is Andre De Grasse blazingly fast on the track, he's also incredibly popular with his fans. His beaming smile and magnetic personality have won over millions of people around the world. Who could forget De Grasse's friendly rivalry with sprinting legend Usain Bolt? Or when he became the first Canadian to capture medals in all three sprint events...
15) Mystic Reborn
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Some paths are meant to be walked alone.
Mystic Reborn is the continuation of Paladin Unbound, the award-winning start of the Archives of Evelium.
After embracing his destiny as the last of the Paladins, Umhra the Peachbreaker is granted ancient powers by the gods. When he returns to the ruins of Antiikin to fulfill a promise, he embarks on a journey that will push the limits of his abilities.
As the Grey Queen's arrival heralds the fulfillment...
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Are you in search of an enticing and provocative read that pushes the limits of conventional storytelling? You need not look any further than our assortment of forbidden and seductive short stories. This anthology offers a blend of erotica, mystery, and taboo themes, ensuring it will captivate and stimulate the imagination. This is a fictional story where a young lady found a cute man who is as old as her father so attractive and neglect every dude...
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B. J. Hollars's debut short story collection offers ten thematically linked tales, all of which are out to subvert conventional notions of the Midwestern coming-of-age story. The stories feature an assemblage of Bigfoot believers, Civil War reenactors, misidentified Eskimos, and grief-stricken clowns, among other outcasts incapable of finding a place in their worlds. In these marvelous stories, we can join a family on a very 21st-century trip along...
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The real-life adventures of a young woman pushing the limits, trusting her instincts and living her life off the beaten path
Suffering through searing pain and delirious illness in frigid, makeshift conditions, Chloe Phillips-Harris, at the age of 25 years, summoned every ounce of determination to brave the world's most gruelling horse race - the Mongol Derby. This 1000-kilometre endurance race across the wild steppes, desert and mountains...
19) No Escape Route
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In the remote reaches of an enigmatic and unforgiving landscape, a disparate group of individuals find themselves ensnared in a web of mystery and peril. As the chilling realization sets in that there is "No Escape Route," the boundaries of their pasts become the haunting echoes that reverberate through the challenges they must overcome to survive. In this suspenseful tale, the threads of destiny intertwine, weaving a narrative that forces each character...
20) Sadie X
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Having followed the brilliant virologist RÉgnier from Montreal to Marseille many years ago, Sadie now works as a researcher in a lab, spending most of her time among microscopic creatures who teach her about life as a parasite. By day, she pushes the limits of her understanding alongside RÉgnier, who taught her that to study viruses, she must think infectiously, allow herself to be contaminated by dangerous ideas. By night, Sadie loses herself in...