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Stone Barrington novels volume 14
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Sent by the CIA to a beautiful Caribbean island where they are to track down murderous rogue agent Teddy Fay, the team of Stone Barrington, Holly Barker, and Dino Baldachetti finds their mission thwarted by corrupt local politicians and secretive American expatriates.
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Trouble in paradise! volume 1
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"After Plum Lockhart's job as a travel magazine editor is eliminated in corporate cuts, she decided she's sick of cold winters in NYC and fruitless swiping on dating apps--what she needs is a dramatic change of scenery. On a whim, she accepts a job as a villa broker and moves to a beautiful Caribbean island. But paradise isn't as perfect as it seems: the slow pace of island life, the language barrier, and a cutthroat office rival make Plum question...
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"Would you like to see a picture of a murderer?" So asks a stranger of Miss Jane Marple while she is vacationing on luxurious St. Honore. Before she has a chance to answer, the mystery man vanishes, only to be found dead the following day. Now Miss Marple is asking the questions: What happened to the curious photo: Why is the hotelier prone to nightmares? Why doesn't the most-talked-about guest, a reclusive millionaire, ever leave his room? Any why...
4) Sapphire
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Not even love could stop her… Despite her privileged life in the sultry paradise of Martinique, the beautiful and daring Sapphire Fabergine will never be satisfied until she claims the honor and legitimacy that has been denied her. Sapphire sails to London to confront the aristocratic family who had disowned her before she was even born – only to find that her father is dead and that his title has passed to Blake Thixton, an attractive yet loathsome...
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Twelve-year-old Serenity has a recurring nightmare, but things get real when her parents take her brother, Peace, to Duppy Island for "treatment" and Serenity is confronted by the creepy Dr. Whisper and the faceless douen children who are trapped between the living and the dead.
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Trouble in paradise! volume 2
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"Plum Lockhart went out on a limb when she ditched her corporate job in NYC and moved to the Caribbean island of Paraiso. Now the head of her own villa broker agency, Plum finds herself going head-to-head with her former boss and his evil (and annoyingly handsome) deputy Damian. But when an old colleague asks her to connect with his snarky assistant Arielle, the sweet life turns sour--Arielle is soon found dead at the house of an eccentric tycoon,...
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Trouble in paradise! volume 3
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"On the tropical island of Paraiso, Plum Lockhart has a new zest for life. Not only is her new villa rental company growing like a weed, but things are also finally heating up between her and the handsome Director of Security at Las Frutas Resort. Plum's thrilled when she gets an invite to dinner on the yacht of a wealthy music executive, grateful for a luxurious night on the water, surrounded by A-listers. But days later, one of the servers from...
8) Haiti
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A new edition of the only standalone guidebook on Haiti available, fully updated and with expanded content reflecting Haiti's recent growth in tourism, and packed with practical information covering everything from accommodation, eateries and travel routes to wildlife and 'Vodou'. A comprehensive section on conservation and natural history and insightful information on Haiti's rich artistic, architectural and musical heritage ensure nature lovers...
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"Tom Brokaw is known as one of the hardest-working, most successful people in broadcast journalism. His success is attributed to his work ethic, his instinct for identifying the significance of the news in the lives of ordinary people, and his reputation for always showing up for others. In this heartfelt family story, Tom shows the values and lessons he absorbed from his ancestors, parents, and others who settled in South Dakota and worked hard to...
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BANANA MAN, Peeling and Revealing, Life in the Tropics: Book 3 is a riveting narrative that traces the enduring legacy of banana pioneers. From the resilient second-generation 'banana kids,' who spent their formative years amidst the lush banana plantations and Company towns, to the harrowing tales of how two world wars left an indelible mark on many of their lives, this epic journey unveils a remarkable tapestry of history, resilience, and the enduring...
11) Cuba in War Time
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Before the start of the Spanish-American War, newspaper mogul William Randolph Hearst sent star reporter Richard Harding Davis and acclaimed illustrator Frederic Remington to Cuba to cover the simmering rebellion. Remington grew restless at his post and assured his employer that nothing newsworthy was likely to occur; Hearst reputedly replied, "Please remain. You furnish the pictures and I'll furnish the war."This controversial 1897 book played an...
12) Dominica
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Bradt's Dominica is the only standalone guide available to this Caribbean nature island, a place of unbridled, off-the-beaten-path adventure and discovery. Author Paul Crask has lived on Dominica for over ten years and his guide, considered by many to be a traveller's bible to the island, is rich in detail, both in terms of background and practical information for explorers, eco-tourists and culture vultures, making it the most respected, in-depth...
13) Bermuda
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From the most trusted name in travel, Frommer's Bermuda is a comprehensive, completely up-to-date guide to one of the world's most storied vacation destinations. Written by Bermuda local and travel expert David LaHuta (former adventure correspondent for the Rachael Ray Show), the book is filled with helpful advice and honest recommendations. LaHuta guides readers to unique pink sand beaches, secluded turquoise coves, and spellbinding caves; through...
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Do you want to explore every single aspect of the Caribbean life? Then your next vacation should be in the ABC islands!
Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao are three exotic Caribbean islands with a colorful Dutch colonial architecture. Since they used to be ruled by the Dutch, many elements of the Dutch architecture and culture are still present. However, the ABC islands are still exotic and they have the most beautiful waters and sceneries you'll ever come...
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While 1998 marked the 100th anniversary of the United States' invasion and takeover of Puerto Rico, it wasn't until 1999 that the island's political movements reappeared on the radar screen of the American people. That year, two major developments occurred that transformed the relationship between Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.: the limited clemency granted by then-President Clinton to eleven Puerto Rican Nationalists, and the death of Puerto Rican...
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1670. En un clima de enfrentamientos por la colonización del Nuevo Mundo y por la supremacía comercial, Sidvester O'Neill, un joven irlandés viaja por el Mar Caribe con destino a la isla de Puerto Dorado. El objetivo, encontrar a su hermano Alexander, quien había partido un año antes, y regresar con él a Irlanda. Pero el viaje tomará un giro inesperado. En la oscuridad de la selva de la pequeña isla, se encuentra un secreto oculto que las...
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A complete, easy-to-use, fun, travel guide to exploring St. John, US Virgin Islands. It tells you exactly where to go, how to get there, and what to do and see when you arrive. It contains everything you need to know about St John's beaches and hiking trails, as well as the confusing system of roads, foot paths and goat trails. Recommended by Trip Adviser and many St. Johnians since locals are NOT on vacation and can't always take time off from work...
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In this moving microhistory of nineteenth-century Haiti and Jamaica, Matthew J. Smith details the intimate connections that illuminate the conjoined histories of both places after slavery. The frequent movement of people between Haiti and Jamaica in the decades following emancipation in the British Caribbean brought the countries into closer contact and influenced discourse about the postemancipation future of the region. In the stories and genealogies...
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A neophyte traveller and lover of history sets out on a two month trip to the little town of Cárdenas in the province of Matanzas, in the country of Cuba, an island nation in the Caribbean. He lives with a Cuban family and explores "the real Cuba", both on his own and with his hosts. Sometimes funny, sometimes touching. A real life adventure.