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No country for old men
by Cormac McCarthy
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3 editions published in 2005 in English and held by 1,197 libraries worldwide Llewelyn Moss is hunting antelope near the Texas/Mexico border when he stumbles upon several dead men, a big stash of heroin, and more than two million dollars in cash. He takes off with the money--and the hunter becomes the hunted. A drug cartel hires a former Special Forces agent to track down the loot, and a ruthless killer joins the chase as well. Also looking for Moss is the aging Sheriff Bell, a World War II veteran who may be Moss' only hope for survival.
The cat who dropped a bombshell
by Lilian Jackson Braun
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3 editions published in 2006 in English and held by 1,180 libraries worldwide While the residents of Pickax eagerly await a festival celebrating the 150th anniversary of the town's founding, newspaper columnist James Qwilleran must entertain Harvey Ledfield, an aspiring architect. Strange occurrences seem to follow Harvey around. Koko, the Siamese cat, leaps on his head, a knitter predicts murder, and a woman comes from California to leave a message for Qwill. It's up to Koko to help Qwill piece the clues together.
Rakkety Tam a tale from Redwall
by Brian Jacques
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4 editions published between 2004 and 2008 in English and held by 907 libraries worldwide Two warrior squirrels lead the battle against Gulo, a bloodthirsty wolverine who will stop at nothing to recover the Walking Stone that will give him the authority to rule the lands of ice beyond the Great Sea.
Great expectations
by Charles Dickens
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6 editions published between 1998 and 2008 in English and held by 889 libraries worldwide The orphan, Pip, and the convict, Magwitch, the beautiful Estella, and her guardian, the embittered and vengeful Miss Havisham, the ambitious lawyer, Mr. Jaggers -- all have a part to play in the mystery. Dickens supplied two endings to his great novel, both are recorded leaving the listener to judge.
The adventures of Tom Sawyer
by Mark Twain
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6 editions published between 1986 and 2005 in English and held by 879 libraries worldwide Tom's plan to become famous involves Huck Finn and his friend Jim in a crusade to the Holy Land by balloon ascension.
Pride and prejudice
by Jane Austen
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5 editions published between 1980 and 2008 in English and held by 857 libraries worldwide "The business of Mrs. Bennet's life 'was to get her daughters married'. What ensues--elopements, desertions and misunderstandings--comprise what many consider to be Jane Austen's finest novel"--Publisher's web p.
Benjamin Franklin on love, marriage & other matters
by Benjamin Franklin
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5 editions published between 1988 and 2006 in English and held by 849 libraries worldwide
The Hebrew Bible
by Lawrence H Schiffman
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5 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 847 libraries worldwide A series of fourteen lectures outlining the history of the Hebrew Bible, known to Jews as the Tanakh and to Christians as the Old Testament, presented by scholar Lawrence H. Schiffman of New York University's Department of Hebrew and Jewish Studies.
Take me out to the ballgame a history of baseball in America
by Timothy Baker Shutt
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7 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 826 libraries worldwide A celebration of baseball's rich past, from nineteenth-century professional baseball through the 1900's to the present.
The jungle books. II
by Rudyard Kipling
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4 editions published in 2005 in English and held by 808 libraries worldwide The adventures of Mowgli, the Wolf Boy, and a jungle full of wild beasts.
A history of ancient Greece
by Eric H Cline
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6 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 804 libraries worldwide Professor Cline delves into the history of ancient Greece, frequently considered to be the founding nation of democracy in western civilization. From the Minoans to the Mycenaeans to the Trojan War and the first Olympics, the history of this remarkable civilization abounds with momentous events and cultural landmarks that resonate through the millennia.
Holy Bible. Old Testament. Prophets of the Old Testament, Part 4
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52 editions published between 1995 and 2009 in English and held by 787 libraries worldwide Word-for-word unabridged recording of 1 Kings and 2 Kings, narrated in contemporary language for easy understanding.
Holy Bible. New Testament. the letters of Paul, part 1
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33 editions published between 1980 and 2009 in English and Newari and held by 785 libraries worldwide Word for word unabridged recording of The Acts of the Apostles, narrated in contemporary language for easy understanding.
The age of fable. Part two
by Thomas Bulfinch
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4 editions published in 2005 in English and held by 778 libraries worldwide Bulfinch's classic collection of ancient mythology with highlights to their impact on our modern literature.
The personal memoirs of U.S. Grant part II, March 4, 1861 - March 26, 1864
by Ulysses S Grant
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6 editions published in 2005 in English and held by 777 libraries worldwide
Greek drama tragedy and comedy
by Peter Meineck
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5 editions published between 2005 and 2007 in English and held by 776 libraries worldwide The plays of one ancient city 2500 years ago by just four playwrights have had a profound effect on the development of Western drama, including opera, film, television, comedy, and dance. This course examines the social, historical, and political context of ancient Greek drama and provides a set of analytical tools for developing an appreciation of this important genre.
The right attitude to rain an Isabel Dalhousie novel
by Alexander McCall Smith
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6 editions published between 2006 and 2009 in English and held by 672 libraries worldwide Isabel's life is thrown for a few loops when her cousin Mimi arrives from Dallas with her husband Joe. Through them, Isabel meets Tom Bruce, who is to marry someone Isabel suspects of gold-digging. Further complicating matters, Tom seems to have an unusual level of interest in Isabel. Meanwhile, Isabel has her own feelings to deal with.
The last gunfighter. Savage country
by William W Johnstone
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19 editions published between 2006 and 2009 in English and held by 671 libraries worldwide Conrad Browning, educated at Harvard, hires his estranged father, Frank Morgan to neutralize the trouble plaguing his New Mexico railroad line. Meanwhile, as Frank and his son begin to bond, a criminal mastermind implements a diabolical plan to have both killed. Having survived the arduous journey from El Paso to the railroad camp, they encounter the arrival of a tomboy named Rebel Callahan. The charming young woman soon had them under her spell.
German the short course
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26 editions published between 1999 and 2002 in 13 languages and held by 630 libraries worldwide Presents a beginning language learning program designed to teach the listener English in progressive steps, without the use of reading materials.
Italian the short course
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18 editions published between 1999 and 2001 in 8 languages and held by 483 libraries worldwide Speak Italian in eight easy lessons. At the completion of these eight lessons you will comfortably understand and speak Italian at a beginner level. more
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