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The Shining

The Shining

directed by Mick Garris
Rebecca De Mornay, Steven Weber, Courtland Mead

What the original movie should have been!

5out of 5 by Thomas 11 hours ago

I agree with the other reviewer about this film version of the classic horror novel by Stephen King! I was excited to learn of this miniseries just before it aired for the first time on ABC-TV ... More

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The Revelation

The Revelation

by Bentley Little

Divine prophecy. Holy terror...

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5out of 5 by Thomas 13 hours ago

The Revelation was the first book I read by Bentley Little, an underrated master of literary horror fiction. Strange things are happening in the small town of Randall, Arizona. All of the women in ... More

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Danger on the Atlantic

Danger on the Atlantic

by Erica Ruth Neubauer

An Enteretaining Escape

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4out of 5 by Lori 19 hours ago

Dollycas's Thoughts

Crossing the Atlantic from Southampton to New York Jane and Mr. Redvers are working together on an assignment to identify a pair of German spies traveling with them to America. ... More

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Jasmine and Jake Rock the Boat

Jasmine and Jake Rock the Boat

by Sonya Lalli

An Enjoyable Escape

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4out of 5 by Lori 19 hours ago

Dollycas's Thoughts

Jasmine Randhawa's life is far from ideal. She has had a rocky relationship with her parents for years due to some behaviors they did not approve of and the local South Asian ... More

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Hard Dough Homicide: A Spice Isle Bakery Mystery

Hard Dough Homicide: A Spice Isle Bakery Mystery

by Olivia Matthews

Fresh and Fun Cozy Mystery

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5out of 5 by Lori 20 hours ago

Dollycas's Thoughts

The newly opened Spice Isle Bakery has weathered one murder investigation and the last thing they need is another.

After declining to cater a retirement dinner for Lyndsay's ... More

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Give Fudge a Chance

Give Fudge a Chance

by Nancy Coco

A MARVELOUS COZY

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5out of 5 by Lori 20 hours ago

Dollycas's Thoughts

The county fair comes to Mackinac Island and everyone is ready for fun and the crowds but not a dead body. That is just what Allie and Jenn find when they take a break to walk ... More

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No More Tantrums: (Children's Emotions Books, Self-Esteem Books for Kids)

No More Tantrums: (Children's Emotions Books, Self-Esteem Books for Kids)

by Maria Van Lieshout

Love!!!

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5out of 5 by Maria L 23 hours ago

I have nothing but love for this seller. This book was in excellent condition. This is my granddaughters favorite book and her old copy was lost. So happy to find this copy at a great price and in ... More

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A Woman's Guide to Spiritual Warfare: A Woman's Guide for Battle

A Woman's Guide to Spiritual Warfare: A Woman's Guide for Battle

by Quin Sherrer, Ruthanne Garlock

Excellent Product

5out of 5 by Maria L 23 hours ago

Ordered a copy of a used book excepting some wear and perhaps even some writing for the age of the book was was pleasantly surprised by the great condition of the book. Clean cover, no writing ... More

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The Seventh Victim

The Seventh Victim

by Michael Wood

Recommended

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4out of 5 by Hazel 23 hours ago

I really love Michael Wood's DCI Matilda Darke series but this is a standalone thriller from him which is equally as good and no-less riveting but please be warned, it does deal with child murder and ... More

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The Remarkable Reefs of Cuba: Hopeful Stories from the Ocean Doctor

The Remarkable Reefs of Cuba: Hopeful Stories from the Ocean Doctor

by David E Guggenheim

Literary Titan

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5out of 5 by LiteraryTitan 1 day ago

In The Remarkable Reefs of Cuba, marine scientist Dr. David E. Guggenheim presents a captivating and thought-provoking account of the worldwide devastation of coral reefs while offering a ray of hope ... More

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Tinder Fella

Tinder Fella

by Jennifer Lonoff Schiff

page turner

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5out of 5 by susan g 1 day ago

good story line held my interest a light fun and relaxing read More

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Love and Asperger's: Practical Strategies to Help Couples Understand Each Other and Strengthen Their Connection

Love and Asperger's: Practical Strategies to Help Couples Understand Each Other and Strengthen Their Connection

by Kate McNulty

Help for Spectrum People and their Partners

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5out of 5 by carsi 2 days ago

What you get when a compassionate, professional counselor with lots of practice uses her expertise to empower couples to resolve some of their everyday issues. Couples who often can't understand each ... More

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Her Only Wish

Her Only Wish

by Shelley Shepard Gray

Her life list

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5out of 5 by Jane S 2 days ago

I enjoyed book so much. Betsy had a life list she was going to do well visiting her friend, Mary. She went to Golf course to find someone to teach her golf. August rushes over to keep Betsy from ... More

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The Shining

The Shining

by Stephen King

An eerie masterpiece of dread!

5out of 5 by Thomas 2 days ago

Not unlike many of the other reviewers, I also saw the movie with Jack Nicholson, but it was years before I read the book. Until I read it, the movie had been a huge favorite. But while I was reading ... More

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Pretending to be Normal: Living with Asperger's Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder)  Expanded Edition

Pretending to be Normal: Living with Asperger's Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Expanded Edition

by Liane Holliday Willey, Dr Anthony Attwood (Foreword by)

Early Account by a Spectrum Woman

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5out of 5 by carsi 2 days ago

This book is likely one of the very first accounts of growing up 'on the spectrum' before the era of awareness and early identification. We get to look through her lens and sort of experience her ... More

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Halloween

Halloween

directed by John Carpenter
Donald Pleasence, Jamie Lee Curtis, Nancy Loomis, P.J. Soles, Charles Cyphers

He has deadly tricks and treats for you!

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5out of 5 by Thomas 2 days ago

I wrote a review for The Texas Chainsaw Massacre in which I confirmed that it was a horror movie I watched when I was growing up, but it is not the only one. Halloween has been one of my favorite ... More

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The Other Half of Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder): A Guide to Living in an Intimate Relationship with a Partner Who Is on the Autism Spectrum Second Edition

The Other Half of Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder): A Guide to Living in an Intimate Relationship with a Partner Who Is on the Autism Spectrum Second Edition

by Dr. Attwood (Foreword by), Maxine Aston

Valuable intro on this topic

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5out of 5 by carsi 2 days ago

Probably among the first books to be written on the topic of how to balance an intimate relationship between partners who are naturally wired to experience life very differently from one another. ... More

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Pretending to Be a Normal Person Day After Day Is Exhausting

Pretending to Be a Normal Person Day After Day Is Exhausting

by Suzy Toronto

Bright, Cute, Artzy with GREAT Advice!

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5out of 5 by carsi 2 days ago

A smart, fun and artzy little book for women who long to just break out of the boring 'normal' mold and be themselves. Bought it originally for my bright and artzy 'tween granddaughter. Looked like ... More

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Invisible Differences

Invisible Differences

by Julie Dachez, Mademoiselle Caroline (Illustrator)

Treasure of artistic brilliance!

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5out of 5 by carsi 2 days ago

This gem of a book can be read and loved in one sitting. Unforgettable. Completely relatable. We meet 27 year old Marguerite where she lives and works. Normal life for most people. We get to come ... More

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The Hexaglot Bible: Comprising the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments in the Original Tongues, Together with the Septuagint, the Syriac (of the New Testament), the Vulgate, the Authorized English, and German, and the Most Approved French...

The Hexaglot Bible: Comprising the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments in the Original Tongues, Together with the Septuagint, the Syriac (of the New Testament), the Vulgate, the Authorized English, and German, and the Most Approved French...

by Anonymous

only 1 volume out of 6 volumes

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1out of 5 by David F 2 days ago

someone:
'The Hexaglot Bible:
Comprising The Holy Scriptures Of The Old And New Testaments
In The Original Tongues, Together With The Septuagint,
The Syriac (of ... The Most Approved French... ... More

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Studies of Good and Evil: A Series of Essays Upon Problems of Philosophy and of Life

Studies of Good and Evil: A Series of Essays Upon Problems of Philosophy and of Life

by Josiah Royce

Royce's Studies Of Good And Evil

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4out of 5 by Gissinglover 2 days ago

That philosophy is a study remote from life is a criticism as old as the discipline. It is a charge leveled frequently at contemporary analytic philosophy, just as it was a charge leveled against its ... More

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Studies of Good and Evil: A Series of Essays Upon Problems, of Philosophy and of Life (Classic Reprint)

Studies of Good and Evil: A Series of Essays Upon Problems, of Philosophy and of Life (Classic Reprint)

by Josiah Royce

Royce's Studies Of Good And Evil

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4out of 5 by Gissinglover 2 days ago

That philosophy is a study remote from life is a criticism as old as the discipline. It is a charge leveled frequently at contemporary analytic philosophy, just as it was a charge leveled against its ... More

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The New Crochet Stitch Dictionary: 440 Patterns for Textures, Shells, Bobbles, Lace, Cables, Chevrons, Edgings, Granny Squares, and More

The New Crochet Stitch Dictionary: 440 Patterns for Textures, Shells, Bobbles, Lace, Cables, Chevrons, Edgings, Granny Squares, and More

by Nele Braas, Eveline Hetty-Burkart

Lots of stitch patterns

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5out of 5 by ArtMaster 2 days ago

This book is filled with a lot of stitch patterns, more than what most stitch pattern books give. There are simple ones, but also some pretty advanced ones as well with many in between. There is also ... More

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Crochet Creatures of Myth and Legend: 19 Designs Easy Cute Critters to Legendary Beasts

Crochet Creatures of Myth and Legend: 19 Designs Easy Cute Critters to Legendary Beasts

by Megan Lapp

So excited about this book!

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5out of 5 by ArtMaster 2 days ago

I have been eyeing CraftyIntention's dragon pattern for some time and was so excited to find this book! It has the full dragon pattern with all the different add-ons. It also has the standard size ... More

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The Woo Woo Way: Unblock Your Chakras and Transform Your Life

The Woo Woo Way: Unblock Your Chakras and Transform Your Life

by Sandy Evenson

Literary Titan

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5out of 5 by L.T. 2 days ago

Sandy Evenson's The Woo Woo Way is an intriguing discovery of chakras and their powerful potential for personal transformation. Evenson came across this spiritual pathway during a challenging period ... More

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