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"Whether you want to visit historic St. George's, lie on one of the island's famous pink beaches, or dine in one of Hamilton's upscale restaurants, the local Fodor's travel experts in Bermuda are here to help! Fodor's Bermuda guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time"--Provided by publisher.
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Whether you want to hit the surf on Seven Mile Beach, go snorkeling in turquoise waters, or dine on fresh seafood at waterfront restaurants, the local Fodor's travel experts in the Cayman Islands are here to help! Fodor's InFocus Cayman Islands guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time.
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"Ismay Chalmers is ready for a relaxing summer reconnecting with her fiancé at his family’s luxurious beachfront cottage. But before Remy can join her, a hurricane bears down on Mariners Island. Alone in the large house, Ismay makes a disturbing discovery in Remy's childhood closet. She's not sure what to make of it, but is relieved when the property’s caretaker, Bo, checks in on her. Bo's home is damaged, so they temporarily shelter together,...
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"After being expelled from their ancestral home in a not-so-distant future, Silvia and her mother finally settle at the Morningside, a crumbling luxury tower in a place called Island City where Silvia’s aunt Ena serves as the superintendent. Silvia feels unmoored in her new life because her mother has been so diligently secretive about their family’s past, and because the once-vibrant city where she lives is now half-underwater. Silvia knows almost...
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"With crystal-clear waters, picturesque villages and legendary historic sites, the Greek islands offer irresistible escapes in abundance and endless sun-dappled days. Make the most of your trip to this ancient archipelago with DK Eyewitness Top 10. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the best that the Greek Islands offer and ensuring you don't miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable,...
6) Torn asunder
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"Julia’s best friend and business partner, Zoey, is about to marry her policeman boyfriend. Of course, a gorgeous white wedding dress shouldn’t be within fifty yards of a plate of buttery lobster—so that treat is reserved for the rehearsal dinner. Julia is a little worried about the timing, though, as she works around a predicted storm. When a guest falls to the floor dead, it turns out that no one seems to know who he is, despite the fact...
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"In a world where social media is everything and followers equal money, Emerson is facing a prison sentence. Then, she’s offered a way out: a brand new gameshow for young felons that combines social media and reality TV. The first prize? Freedom – and a comfortable life for Emerson’s little brother. But if she loses? Incarceration for life. The games kick off on a remote island with the prison at its heart. Little do the viewers or contestants...
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Lonely Planet's Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Surf at Montanita, climb El Altar, and ride the TeleferiQo; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Ecuador & the Galapagos and begin your journey now!
Inside Lonely Planet's Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands Travel Guide:
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"Years after a breakdown and a diagnosis of dissociative identity disorder derailed her historical preservationist career, Kenetria Nash and her alters have been given a second chance they can't refuse: a position as resident caretaker of a historic home. Having been dormant for years, Ken has no idea what led them to this isolated Hudson River island, but she's determined not to ruin their opportunity. Then a surprise visit from the home's conservation...
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"When Dr. Van Vierlans receives an invitation from Mrs. Elizabeth Van der Horst to give a lecture at her island mansion off the coast of South Carolina, he doesn't think twice. There’s a generous honorarium, and he relishes the chance to revisit the Sea Islands, where he once studied the Gullah language. The lavish house he arrives at is strangely out of time. No other historians appear, nor does an audience, as he passes the time chatting in Gullah...
11) Twelve mile bank
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AJ Bailey adventure volume 1
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"A grandfather's tale. A mysterious shipwreck. A race against time. Cayman Islands divemaster AJ Bailey is searching for a long forgotten WWII U-boat at the bottom of the Caribbean Sea. Armed with nothing more than an adventurous spirit and her late grandfather’s tale, she's determined to find the submarine and the secret it protects. When a wealthy treasure hunter shows up with a ruthless crew, AJ becomes entangled in a frantic duel to find the...
12) Dragonfruit
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"In the old tales, it is written that the egg of a seadragon, dragonfruit, holds within it the power to undo a person's greatest sorrow. But as with all things that offer hope when hope has gone, the tale comes with a warning. Every wish demands a price. Hanalei of Tamarind is the cherished daughter of an old island family. But when her father steals a seadragon egg meant for an ailing princess, she is forced into a life of exile. In the years that...
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"Learn all about what coral reefs are, their role in the ecosystem, and why coral reefs are in danger. What is coral bleaching? How do ocean acidification, pollution, runoff, overfishing, destructive fishing practices, coastal development, tourism, and coral disease all affect coral reefs? What can be done to help coral reefs? The answers to all these questions and more are covered in depth with exciting video and dynamic graphics that reinforce...
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"What do the residents of Animal Crossin: New Directions get up to when you're not around? Find out all about their antics in this hilarious manga filled with goofy gags and silly stories! There are more vacation homes to design for Paradise Planning clients, and you can bet things will turn out pretty silly--as always!"--Provided by publisher.
15) The sleepwalkers
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"Still reeling from the chaos of their wedding, Evelyn and Richard arrive on a tiny Greek island for their honeymoon. It’s the end of the season and a storm is imminent. Determined to make the best of it, they check into the sun-soaked doors of the Villa Rosa. Already feeling insecure after seeing the 'beautiful people,' the seemingly endless number of young models and musicians lounging along the Mediterranean, Evelyn is wary of the hotel’s owner,...
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One snowy day in Ushuaia, Argentina, Eric Simons picked up a copy of Charles Darwin's The Voyage of the Beagle. Simons had just hiked the mountains overlooking Beagle Channel, and found himself engrossed in Darwin's surprisingly relatable account. Like Simons, Darwin had been in his mid-twenties when he traveled to South America in search of adventure. Inspired, Simons went further into South America, exploring the histories, legends, and people that...
18) Whale fall
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"In 1938, a dead whale washes up on the shores of remote Welsh island. For Manod, who has spent her whole life on the island, it feels like both a portent of doom and a symbol of what may lie beyond the island’s shores. A young woman living with her father and her sister (to whom she has reluctantly but devotedly become a mother following the death of their own mother years prior), Manod can’t shake her welling desire to explore life beyond the...
19) American star
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"An assassin on final assignment arrives in Fuerteventura to kill a man he has never met. But the target is delayed. Instead of following protocol he stays, drawn to the island, the people, and a ghostly shipwreck. When the target returns, the world has shifted. Before everything was simple, now nothing is." --container.
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"Isle of Iona, 1927: Cast away on a remote locale, Jane's latest assignment depends on concealing her identity and blending in at an occult gathering. Not even her fiancé Redvers, can be too close as she uncovers the truth about Robert Nightingale, enigmatic leader of the Order of the Golden Dawna group made up of supernatural ceremonies, influential people, and an undefinable darkness. When a woman tries to escape to the mainland only to be found...
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