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Read the thrilling account of the dramatic Thai cave rescue which saved the lives of thirteen people, from the diver who led the search.
In this first-hand account, John Volanthen reveals how he pushed the limits of human endurance in the life-or-death mission to rescue the Thai youth soccer team trapped in the flooded cave.
The world held its breath in 2018 when the Wild Boars soccer team and their coach went missing deep underground in the Tham...
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If your mom is dead, is she still your mom? At twenty-five-nearly two decades after losing her mother to breast cancer as a little girl-an accident on a downtown street unleashes startling emotional reactions in Peg Conway, and this question starts to percolate. She comes to understand what she's experiencing as long-buried childhood grief, and as she marries and becomes a mother herself, Peg's intense feelings challenge her to offer herself compassion....
2763) Sink or Swim
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Sixteen-year-old shy, socially awkward trans teen Bass reluctantly skips school and goes on a boat trip with his adventure-seeking girlfriend, Rosie. When a sudden storm smashes their boat on a rocky shore off a deserted island, Bass and Rosie struggle to make it to safety. Bruised and battling hypothermia, the pair have to seek shelter and work together to survive until they can be rescued. After a horrible night, Rosie, an experienced climber, decides...
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A short story from the world of Department 19. In 1891, Abraham Van Helsing and a group of friends faced Dracula, the world's first vampire - and won. The survivors of that battle founded Department 19, and have been secretly saving the world ever since. A highly classified archive exists recording every act of bravery in that time. That archive is now open. These are the Department 19 files. Belgium, 1917. Quincey Harker and his hand-picked Special...
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Butter Me Fly: My Way Home tells the poignant and tragic story of a once-perfect family that became victims of their own success. It highlights the dangers of neglecting the family in pursuit of material goals and social validation. Told with powerful prose and filled complex but relatable characters with a plot that will keep you at the edge of your seat and hooked until the last page. Butter Me Fly is a powerful novel that narrates the story of...
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This book invites you to explore the amazing world of your skin, where you will learn how it protects you from burns and sunburns. You will discover how your skin heals itself and regenerates new cells. You will also enjoy some colourful illustrations that show you the different layers and types of your skin. And you will learn some interesting facts and words about your skin and its functions. This book is both entertaining and educational for children...
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Join the adventure of a lifetime as you explore the amazing world of your muscles and how they heal. Meet the brave warriors who defend your body from invaders, the clever builders who repair your tissues, and the friendly helpers who soothe your pain. Whether you have a sprain, a strain, or a tear, you will learn how your body works hard to make you feel better. This book is not only for kids, but also for grown-ups who want to know more about the...
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Des aventures, un suspense haletant, une leçon de vie au cœur d'une nature hostile
Dans le Grand Nord canadien, un homme, accompagné de son chien, tente de rejoindre ses compagnons. Mais il ne connaît pas tous les dangers du froid, et il n'a pas écouté les précieux conseils du vieux trappeur...
Katherine Neville, l'auteur du Huit et du Cercle magique, écrit, à propos de ce récit : "Est-ce que la lecture de ce petit chef-d'œuvre ne devrait...
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A magical tech world in ruins, a hero whose memory is in tatters, and a burning need to survive.
Awakening from the dead for the third time is a man driven at first by revenge only to lose his gripe on who he was and how he died. As he fights to survive the terrifying wasteland with his mana-pistol and enchanted short-sword, the past and present start a tug of war on his psyche.
Written in first person, present tense, The Wizard Killer is a pulse-pounding...
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The work of prepping and survival planning is serious business these days, but it must be done-at whatever level you can participate. This book can help you get started, expand, and solidify your supplies and your skills. Topics include: GUN REVIEWS; PREPPER AMMO AND CARTRIDGES; AR RIFLE ACCESSORIES AND STRATEGIES; SHOOTING GEAR AND TACTICS; HANDGUN ACCESSORIES, GEAR, AND TACTICS; PREPPER FIREARMS AND SUPPORT GEAR; PREPPER GEAR; PREPPER STRATEGIES;...
2771) Flip! On the Edge
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Five British teenagers from different backgrounds find themselves thrown together as residents of a London clinic. They are hoping to find a cure for the frequent flips they experience into a fifth dimension and suffer being experimented on by a crazy professor.
The professor is bent on gaining a Nobel prize, but he is sadly enthralled to the Daisychain organization, whose aim is world domination. This group takes a particular and deadly interest...
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Melissa Harris's dream of being a mother again shatters when a fertility doctor tells her she may never have another child due to a physical anomaly in her uterus. Determined to persevere, she undergoes nine surgeries and a year of fertility treatments until she finally gets a positive pregnancy test-only to miscarry both twins within the first fifteen weeks.
When what she's decided will be her last attempt results in her finally becoming pregnant,...
2774) Lunar
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Stranded and alone on the moon, Luna is running out of time … Bestselling author Chris Bradford crafts The Martian for teens in this gripping outer-space survival story. Luna loves living on the moon. She enjoys helping her father – a Moon Miner – on his search for precious minerals and rocks. But when a devastating meteor strike destroys their base, Luna is left stranded alone on the moon. With no shelter and few supplies, she must find a way...
2775) Viron
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"…An epically microscopic battle inside your body is waging between the Light and the Darkness…"
After the loss of his wife, inside poor Floyd Loveless's body, the Light escaping from his broken heart has caused destruction and dystopia for all his microscopic inhabitants. Viron, an evil dark virus lord dwells in the navel, reproducing in large numbers until it's time to strike the vulnerable break and vanquish any remaining Light. Eternal Darkness...
2776) Secrets of Sable Island
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After a vicious storm aboard ship, fourteen-year-old Caleb is tossed into the Atlantic Ocean. Frightened and alone, he finds himself nudged awake. He's been recovered by one of Sable Island's legendary wild stallions and is given shelter by a mysterious stranger, Norse, who is secretly living on the island. As Caleb recovers and gets to know his strange rescuer, learning the art of scrimshaw, storytelling, and survival, he wonders how he'll manage...
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In the chaos of a survival situation, firearms will be important tools for protecting yourself, your family, and your supplies as well as for hunting animals for food. In A Prepper's Guide to Shotguns, Robert K. Campbell discusses the best shotguns to have with you in any confrontation-including the end of the world as we know it. Shotguns that are easy to carry and lightweight and that shoot accurately and reliably at close ranges are ideal candidates...
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A short story from the world of Department 19. In 1891, Abraham Van Helsing and a group of friends faced Dracula, the world's first vampire - and won. The survivors of that battle founded Department 19, and have been secretly saving the world ever since. A highly classified archive exists recording every act of bravery in that time. That archive is now open. These are the Department 19 files. Rome, 1918. The Great War is over, but the world is in...
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Trauma, tragedy, and loss are experiences that can be profoundly challenging and life-altering. They can shake us to our core, leaving us struggling to make sense of our world and find a way forward. Yet, in the face of unimaginable adversity, many people have found a way to survive and thrive.
In this book, Dr. Christine Malone explores the complex nature of trauma and its aftermath, drawing on personal stories to shed light on the human capacity...
2780) Tracker's Canyon
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When Tristan's dad disappears, he puts his tracking skills to the test to find him - but will Tristan's talents save him if it turns out to be a trap? Thanks to his dad's coaching, sixteen-year-old Tristan is one of the best climbers and trackers in his small town. He can read footprints and bushes like they're security-camera footage, and fearlessly descend rock faces and waterfalls. But when his father disappears, leaving his mother too grief-stricken...
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