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For Sale: One American Castle (ghost included)
According to local lore, Crowfoot Castle in Bittersweet, New York, is haunted. It's not the castle ghost who's unnerving the new owner, Indian War veteran Tobias Rakes--but the beautiful housekeeper, Genevieve Crowfoot.
Genevieve knows she should leave Tobias to the mercy of the castle ghost. But when she spies the tenderness beneath his haughty eyes, she refuses to abandon him, and stays on as his...
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Hootchy-kootchy Meets Rich and Snooty in the Delightfully Sweet Americana Romance, Bicycle Built for Two, from Rachel Wilson
-1893 Chicago World's Fair-
Hard-working, snobbish, and overbearing, Alex English is proud of his position in the World's Fair Agricultural Forum. When one of the women working as a fortune-teller and stand-in for the dancer, Little Egypt, threatens to upset the wholesome, educational atmosphere, Alex takes umbrage.
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Montana native Penelope Potter is in England for the first time to attend the nuptials of Arthur Collingsworth--her brother Harry's best friend--whom Penelope met on his trip out West. While harboring romantic feelings for Art, Penelope knows he must marry the woman his family has chosen--the well-bred and moneyed Miss Juliette Griffin. Then Harry begins behaving like a wild and wooly Western character after drinking corn liquor Arthur purchased while...
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A devil-may-care big-city newspaperman meets his match in the delightfully heart-warming Americana Romance, Coming Up Roses, by Rachel Wilson
-1893 Chicago World's Fair-
Rose Ellen Gilhooley would do just about anything for Buffalo Bill Cody, the showman who plucked her out of poverty in Deadwood, KS, then turned her into one of the stars of his Wild West Show. So, Rose agrees when journalist H.L. May proposes writing a series of articles about...
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In the timeworn pages of a secret diary lies the dark mystery of a woman's soul...and the shining destiny of a woman's heart.
It's 1895, forty years since Susanna Clement's great-aunt disappeared, leaving only a mysterious diary as her legacy, and much to Susanna's annoyance, Julian Kittrick--a dashing, care-for-nothing newspaperman--is creating new scandal out of old stories.
But when the ghost of her great-aunt's beloved fiancé begins making...
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Worlds collide when a brash Yankee meets a steely southern belle in Just North of Bliss, an Americana romance from Rachel Wilson.
-1893 Chicago World's Fair-
Belle Monroe has scandalized her family down to its proud Georgia roots by forsaking genteel poverty to work as a nanny in New York City. When her employer travels to Chicago to see the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition, Belle accompanies them with her two charges where she meets Mr. Winslow...
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Adamant that Ballroom Dancing is for wimps, young Fred Astaire decides to take a beginner's ballroom dancing class to prove he isn't a wimp. He realizes ballroom dancing takes hard work and dedication and many people of all ages, including the Queen of England dance. Ballroom dancing, Fred discovers, is definitely NOT for wimps.
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Ghost Finally Finds Courage to Declare His Love in Spirit of Love, a Humorous Historical Romance from Rachel Wilson
Picacho Wells, New Mexico Territory, June, 1896
Prim and proper, Georgina Witherspoon travels to the Wild West to care for her crazy grandmother. But when she arrives, she discovers Grandma isn't mad-she's being haunted by the ghost of her true love, Devlin, who never bothered to declare his feelings while he was alive.
Now Georgina...
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Humans have been finding ways to beautify their bodies since the days of Ancient Egypt, and today there are more options than ever for how people can wear their hair, nails, and makeup. This compelling book takes a detailed look at the various cosmetology professions, including hairdressers, nail technicians, estheticians, and makeup artists, with detailed information about cosmetology school and other options for training. Featuring sidebars on bias...
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Physical therapists have a deep knowledge of how the human body works, whether the patients are athletes, children, the elderly, or any of many others who need help with movement, strength, and flexibility. This comprehensive narrative guides readers through the options for choosing a physical therapy program, considering a workplace and specialization, and some of the specific challenges and rewards of the job. Featuring profiles of real-life professionals...
11) Don't Touch
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Step on a crack, break your mother's back, Touch another person's skin, and Dad's gone for good . . . Caddie has a history of magical thinking-of playing games in her head to cope with her surroundings-but it's never been this bad before. When her parents split up, Don't touch becomes Caddie's mantra. Maybe if she keeps from touching another person's skin, Dad will come home. She knows it doesn't make sense, but her games have never been logical....
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Americans rely on auto mechanics to repair and maintain the vehicles they drive every day. The work of an auto mechanic has changed over the years: what was once seen as a 'dirty job' is now often done on laptops in an office. Featuring profiles of real-life auto mechanics, this accessible guidebook provides readers with comprehensive information about training and apprenticeships as well as an overview of areas of specialization within the auto industry....
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From Rachel M. Wilson, author of Don't Touch, comes an eerie and utterly compelling short story about best friends Leslie and Evy, whose friendship changes when the enigmatic Marsh brothers move to town. Nina LaCour, author of Everything Leads to You, Hold Still, and The Disenchantments, called Rachel M. Wilson's debut novel, Don't Touch, "a tender love story about the beauty and the risk of showing someone who you really are," while Tim Wynne-Jones,...
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Carpenters build everything from homes, schools, and hospitals to roads and bridges. For those who love to create things from scratch, carpentry can be an extremely rewarding career. This easy-to-follow book gives aspiring carpenters the tools they need to get a head start in their careers, including detailed information about apprenticeships and the role of unions in the industry. Providing a detailed look at the day-to-day work of different types...
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People across the world rely on electricians to heat and air-condition buildings and keep appliances functioning. This accessible book gives readers a detailed look at the various jobs available for electricians, including installing electrical systems, working on power lines, and installing phone and computer networks. Sidebars cover the skills and personality traits necessary to become an electrician, the influence of the growing demand for solar...
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Whether they are working on the streets in local communities or behind the scenes identifying fingerprints and investigating crimes, police officers play an essential role in society. Those who are interested in pursuing a career as a police officer can learn about the specific skills and training required for the profession, as well as reading first-hand accounts of police work from officers in different areas of the police force. In exploring how...
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People all over the world rely on plumbers to install and maintain piping systems in homes, offices, factories, and other buildings. For those interested in a career as a plumber, this straightforward narrative offers a detailed look at the day-to-day work of professionals in the industry, including opportunities for specialization and advancement. Sidebar profiles of real-life plumbers offer insight into the challenging and rewarding aspects of the...
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Teachers play the vital role of educating and guiding the citizens of the future. Teaching can be a highly rewarding career for those who love working with children and who want to have a real influence on individuals and the wider society. This engrossing volume explores the vast array of options for specialization within the teaching profession, delves into the pros and cons of working in different types of learning institutions, and examines how...
19) First Round Down
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When big city problems follow a former hockey star turned hitman to his home town it's clear that he's not the only one with skeletons in his closet in this crime comedy caper.