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(0)Tony Martin
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Comedian Tony Martin has strip-mined his often unremarkable life to tell sixteen small tales fraught with laughter and detail. Choosing to ignore his many dubious achievements in the world of Australian show business (Martin/Molloy, The Late Show, a short-lived but torrid affair with Sharon on Kath & Kim), New Zealand-born Martin instead recalls dozens of tiny life-changing moments that, frankly, could have happened to anybody.
In damning personal...
2) Race First
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A classic study of the Garvey movement, this is the most thoroughly researched book on Garvey's ideas by a historian of Black nationalism.
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Death Valley Days volume 24
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The story of Amadeo Giannini and the creation of the Bank of America from a small institution to the largest financial group in the world.
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Gain financial literacy and get expert advice-tailor made for the provinces
Personal Finance For Canadians For Dummies is a comprehensive guide and reference that helps you get smart about money, taking unique Canadian laws and opportunities into account. The clear, jargon-free explanations in this book will lead you to financial savvy. Understand how your earnings inform your budget, when to spend vs when to borrow, how to invest wisely, and how...
11) Missing Link
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"Missing Link" is vintage Frank Herbert. It tells the story of Lewis Orne, junior I-A field man, on the planet Gienah III. He is there to investigate a missing ship, and the natives are nothing but trouble... Originally published in "Astounding Science Fiction" under the editorship of John W. Campbell, Jr., here is a tale from the Golden Age of Science Fiction!
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The Duplicity of Hargraves by O. Henry is a masterfully woven tale of charm, deception, and unexpected twists. Set in the late 19th century, the story follows Major Talbot, a once-prominent Southern gentleman struggling to maintain his dignity in a rapidly changing world, and his clever companion, Hargraves, an aspiring actor with a talent for manipulation. When Hargraves devises a scheme that seems to offer a stroke of luck, the Major and his daughter...
13) A White Heron
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In this quietly powerful tale of nature, innocence, and moral courage, acclaimed American author Sarah Orne Jewett invites listeners into the still, sun-dappled woods of rural New Englandwhere a young girl faces a choice that will define her soul.
Nine-year-old Sylvia, once a timid city child, has found deep peace and belonging in the solitude of the countryside, where the birds and trees have become her truest companions. When a charming stranger...