Richard Rohan
3) John Adams
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English
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Volatile, impulsive, irritable, and self-pitying, Adams seemed temperamentally unsuited for the presidency. Yet in many ways he was the perfect successor to Washington in terms of ability, experience, and popularity. Possessed of a far-ranging intelligence, Adams took office amid the birth of the government and multiple crises. Besides maintaining neutrality and regaining peace, his administration created the Department of the Navy, put the army on...
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By any serious measurement, bestselling historian Kevin Phillips argues, William McKinley was a major American president. It was during his administration that the United States made its diplomatic and military debut as a world power. McKinley was one of eight presidents who, either in the White House or on the battlefield, stood as principals in successful wars, and he was among the six or seven to take office in what became recognized as a major...
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On the eve of his inauguration as President, Woodrow Wilson commented, 'It would be the irony of fate if my administration had to deal chiefly with foreign affairs.' As America was drawn into the Great War in Europe, Wilson used his scholarship, his principles, and the political savvy of his advisers to overcome his ignorance of world affairs and lead the country out of isolationism. The product of his efforts--his vision of the United States as a...
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GraphicAudio
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℗2014.
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English
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Marvel's greatest heroes and villains battle for survival across the galaxy on an unknown planet in this prose adaptation of the classic graphic novel.
In a flash of light, Earth's mightiest heroes find themselves aboard a mysterious spaceship in an u
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Marvel Worldwide, Inc., a subsidiary of Marvel Entertainment, LLC
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[2014]
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English
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An assassin's bullet shakes up the Avengers and S.H.I.E.L.D. in this gripping prose adaptation of the blockbuster Marvel graphic novel.
As Captain America, Steve Rogers lived for his country. He was a hero, a patriot, and an inspiration to millions. He embodied the greatest ideals of the United States. But now someone has killed America's greatest hero in cold blood.
In the aftermath, Cap's friends and associates are left to pick up the pieces....
9) Marked man
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[2006]
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English
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After drinking rather too much one evening, Carl wakes up with a splitting hangover and the name Chantal Adair tattooed on his chest. Who is or was Chantal, and what does she have to do with the elderly lady who just called in a very large favor from Carl's father? Ogling every woman within a hundred miles and seizing any opportunity to drive someone else's flashy car or drink someone else's expensive booze, Carl works his grimy, self-deprecating...
10) Elantris: Part 3
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Graphic Audio
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[2009]
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English
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Much to the dismay of its immortal inhabitants and the many mortals who wished to enter its gates, the beautiful city of the gods, Elantris, fell ten years ago. Now, in the third installment of the Elantris trilogy, listeners experience the aftermath of the magical, glorious metropolis' demise and witness the conclusion of this thrilling three-part story.
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Ms. Marvel ; 1
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GraphicAudio
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[2015]
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English
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"Kamala Khan is an ordinary girl from Jersey City until she is suddenly empowered with extraordinary gifts. But who truly is the all-new Ms. Marvel? Teenager? Muslim? Inhuman? When Kamala discovers the dangers of her newfound powers, she also unlocks a secret behind them. Is she ready to wield these immense new gifts? Or will the weight of the legacy before her be too much to handle? Kamala has no idea either. But she's comin for you, Jersey." --
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Findaway World
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[2009]
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English
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A guide to succeeding in face-to-face interviews that explains how to avoid common errors, apply key principles to the job interview situation, develop winning answers to 101 important questions, respond to negative questions, communicate positive nonverbal messages, and ask questions about the job and the employer.
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Graphic Audio
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[2014]
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English
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These are not the Avengers or the Fantastic Four-in fact, they're barely even famous-but Rocket Raccoon and the faithful Groot are the baddest heroes in the cosmos, and they're on the run across the Marvel Universe! During a spaceport brawl, the infamous pair rescues an android Recorder from a pack of alien Badoons. Everyone in the galaxy, however, including the ruthless Kree Empire and the stalwart Nova Corps, seems to want that Recorder, who's about...
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DC Comics
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[2009]
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English
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"A mysterious force is moving through reality, destroying all life in its wake. The world's greatest super heroes, Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, and thousands of others are confronted with their greatest challenge: stopping this inter-dimensional threat before it destroys all life everywhere! To stop this threat, they must ally themselves with the most dangerous super-villains. If they fail, more than 3,000 universes and untold trillions...
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Sometimes the greatest evil lies within. When Prince Gerin, King Quentin's son, is kidnapped, the kingdom is thrown into chaos and Quentin is forced to search inward for faith and hope. But is faith enough? At the dawn of a new era, where religious unrest is rampant and uncertainty of the kingdom's future threatens everyone, it takes courage to stand.
From an orphaned servant to a war hero, respected leader, and a fierce
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English
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In the twenty years since its publication, Celebration of Discipline has helped over a million seekers discover a richer spiritual life infused with joy, peace, and a deeper understanding of God. Hailed by many as the best modern work on Christian spirituality, Celebration of Discipline explores the "classic Disciplines," or central spiritual practices, of the Christian faith. Along the way, Foster shows that it is only by and through these practices...
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As Nin the Destroyer and his armies threaten to conquer the peaceful land of Mensandor, young Quentin sets forth on a perilous journey to open the prophetic path for a coming deliverer--the Priest-King--who will wield the blazing sword Zhaligkeer and usher in the heralded age of light.