Peter R. Henriques, a leading scholar on George Washington and professor emeritus of history at George Mason University, produces a concise and vital volume on America's first president. Realistic...
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Author: Henriques, Peter R.Summary:
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Author: Lakoff, GeorgeSummary:
Author George Lakoff, who has become a key advisor to the Democratic Party, asserts that the Republican Party has enjoyed recent success because of the way it expertly "frames" the issues. Using...
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Author: Dorsey, TimSummary:
A crime comedy on a dentist who mutilates his hands to collect $5 million in insurance. Dr. George Veale is forced into the scam by a woman who videotaped a sex session and is blackmailing him....
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Word-for-word unabridged recording of 1 Samuel and 2 Samuel, narrated in contemporary language for easy understanding.
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Author: Blackston, RaySummary:
At first, Lanny Hooch thinks the sign at the gas station is a practical joke: "Unleaded $0.12 per gallon for the Redeemed--$6.66 for everyone else." At McDonald's, he notices crosses on the...
Genre: Religious fiction, Humorous fiction -
Author: Hiaasen, CarlSummary:
Ex-reporter Joe Winder had been working in the public relations department of a sleazy family entertainment park, The Amazing Kingdom of Thrills, when he chanced upon a news-breaking story...
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Author: Hiaasen, CarlSummary:
When Nick Stranahan--a 42-year-old private investigator with an unusual record of marital failure--murders a would-be assailant by skewering him with the razor-sharp bill of a stuffed marlin, he...
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Author: Dorsey, Tim.Summary:
When a bunch of drunk salesmen from a condiment convention pull a practical joke on the wrong man, a hail of gunfire erupts. Meanwhile, Serge discovers a clue that may help him identify his...
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Author: Dorsey, Tim.Summary:
Serge and sidekick Coleman head out west to take on Hollywood bigwigs and L.A. lowlifes in Dorsey's most outrageous novel yet. Before Tinseltown knows what's hit it, Serge has made an...
Genre: Thrillers (Fiction), Humorous fiction -
Author: Dorsey, Tim.Summary:
Since it's always a good idea to fly under police radar, Serge figures the Keys are just the place to lie low. Plus, he has two missions to accomplish--re-invent himself and get married, although...
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Author: Renehan, EdwardSummary:
Edward J. Renehan, Jr. presents a biography of one of the most hated and most admired American entrepreneurs of all time. Here, he sheds light on Wall Street magnate Jay Gould and his frequently...
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Author: Tacitus, CorneliusSummary:
A recording of excerpts from the history written by Tacitus during the Julian line of Emperors in Rome.
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Author: Brooks, TerrySummary:
Fantasy-meets-modernity action returns to Nest's native Hopewell, where once again Nest and John must face off against the Void, this time in the form of ancient demon Findo Gask, who favors a...
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Author: Brooks, TerrySummary:
Crippled in body and soul by the magic he wields and horrific dreams, John Ross wanders America, a knight-errant pursuing the agents of the Void. His only hope is a young girl with her own...
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Author: Hiaasen, CarlSummary:
A reporter-turned-private eye moves from muckraking to uncovering murder in a caper that mixes football players, politicians, and a very hungry crocodile.