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Well-plotted and full of atmospheric charm, Reflex demonstrates the fine style that earned Dick Francis the title of Grand Master of the Mystery Writers of America. This fast-paced story of a jockey's courageous murder investigation exposes the politics and corruption at the heart of the British racing world. Philip Nore has no greater ambition than to successfully complete the last years of his career as a jockey, even if it means bending the rules...

Dick Francis' witty blend of horseplay and mystery is an incredible combination. As a result, each of his equestrian novels gallops onto best-seller lists. In "Twice Shy" Dick Francis whips up a fast-paced race through the risky world of horse betting. Offering little explanation, a friend thrusts some cassette tapes into Jonathan Derry's hands. But when the young man tries to play them, he realizes that instead of "Oklahoma!", he's been given taped...

Do you aspire to read at least 300 words each minute? Do you want to know why, no matter how hard you try, you can't remember the name of a recently completed book's author? Are you the kind of person who goes to study one day before the test and has a massive pile of books ready for him to devour? Have you ever wondered how it feels to walk backwards, putting your wits to the test? Who wouldn't desire an unbreakable memory? Because bad memory does...

"When race caller and television presenter Mark Shillingford calls a race in which his twin sister, Clare, an accomplished and successful jockey, comes in second when she could have won, he believes the worst: that she lost on purpose, and the race was fixed. That night, Mark confronts Clare with his suspicions, she storms off after an argument--and it's the last time Mark sees her alive. Hours later, Clare jumps to her death from the balcony of a...

"Jeff Hinkley is an undercover investigator for the British Horseracing Authority. He secretly follows a banned racehorse trainer through the crowds at the Cheltenham Racing Festival only to witness a bloody murder taking place right in front of his eyes. Could it have something to do with the reason the trainer was banned in the first place - the administration of illegal drugs to his horses? Then many more horses test positive for prohibited stimulants...

Revolutionize meetings! Over 20,000 copies sold – the easy-to-use guide for running democratic meetings of any size The key to promoting true democracy in meetings is clear, easy-to-understand rules of order that support the right of each member to participate fully and equally, and the right of the majority to make decisions while respecting minority rights. An alternative to Robert's Rules of Order and other complicated and unwieldy guides, Democratic...

In this collection of messages and homilies, Pope Francis shows us that he is the Priests' Pope as well. He understands who a priest is called to be: a man of mercy, a joyful and faithful minister, a shepherd who has the smell of the sheep, with a heart centered in Christ and the sacraments above all. Through these messages, Pope Francis offers wisdom and encouragement to all priests. He knows the demands they face and how tired and discouraged they...

The acclaimed Cold War spy thriller from international bestselling author Clare Francis When two Norwegians are murdered in cold blood after mistakenly wandering into Soviet wilderness, their family and friends navigate the bitter winter as they try to unveil the mystery behind their deaths. Halvard Starheim, a savvy and seasoned explorer, delays his Mount Everest expedition to search for his fellow explorer and close friend, Jan. Ragna Johansen,...

Pope Francis' reflection on the beauty of married love presented in two chapters: • Our everyday love: a remarkable commentary on Saint Paul's hymn of charity (1 Cor 13:4-7). • Growing in conjugal charity: a profound and concrete reflection on the growth of love within marriage, as experienced every day and throughout life. The pope's magnificent text is divided into 27 small sections, each containing: • A general introductory question • The...

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