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"Against All Odds is the wise, moving new novel from Danielle Steel, whose many #1 New York Times bestselling tales have made her one of America's favorite authors"--Provided by publisher.
"The story of a long-widowed proprietor of a top flight haute couture resale shop and her four adult children, who, in their search to find the right partners for themselves, encounter and struggle with some very difficult and modern problems facing young people...
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"In 1933, Hannah Pick-Goslar and her family fled Nazi Germany to live in Amsterdam, where she struck up a close friendship with her next-door neighbor, an outspoken and fun-loving young girl named Anne Frank. For several years, the inseparable pair enjoyed a carefree childhood of games, sleepovers, and treats with the other children in their neighborhood of Rivierenbuurt. But in 1942, Hannah and Anne's lives abruptly changed forever. As the Nazi occupation...
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"Love continues to fail Nia and with the arrival of her daughter she doesn't have the time or energy to pour into her failing relationship with East. Money is no longer the only thing on her mind; her daughter is. Nia realizes that family is above everything else and so she steps back from the demands of being a boss and running her own company. Torn between pride and his past, East uses the poor excuse of 'not being enough' for his beloved Nia as...
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Heroes of Quantico volume 1
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For FBI Hostage Rescue Team member Evan Cooper and his partner, dignitary protection duty should have been a piece of cake. Unfortunately, Monica Callahan isn't making it easy. Estranged from her diplomat father--who is involved in a sensitive hostage situation in the Middle East--she refuses to be intimidated by a related terrorist threat back in the States. That is, until a chilling warning convinces her that the danger is very real--and escalating....
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"As we face the most critical presidential election of our lifetimes, we find ourselves buried in an avalanche of political spin, candidate talking points, and slick campaign ads. Then, just as you’re ready to give up, along comes a book that makes sense of a political time like none that have come before. Written with the urgency of a countdown and by President Trump’s two top outside political advisors and friends, Corey R. Lewandowski and David...
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Terry Brogan, a cynical ex-football star, is hired to find Jessie Wyler, the runaway mistress of a ruthless L.A. nightclub owner, Jake Wise. According to Jake, Jessie had stabbed him and vanished with $50,000. But Terry's mission is soon forgotten when he tracks down the beautiful Jessie on a Mexican island and falls in love with her.
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"We Go High brings together the inspiring stories, motivational quotes, and personal philosophies of 30 influential women of color who have sought to overcome challenges in their lives. From activists to scientists, artists to sporting icons, each woman’s story is different-but all have in common a deep-seated resilience to fight against the prejudices and barriers to success that women of color face on a daily basis. The book features political...
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Betrayals. Secrets. Tragedy.
It started as a day like any other for Alex Mercer. Then he heard the news. Something that only happens in other places is happening in his hometown.
Just a few miles away at his daughter's middle school, a shooter is on the loose. Alex does what every other parent in town does-he races to the school to find out if his loved ones are safe.
His world falls apart around him, and he can't turn to his best friend because...
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Difficult times happen to everyone. But facing adversity doesn't have to stand in the way of being successful or happy. Adversity can make people tougher, wiser, and more compassionate. Bethany Hamilton, Oprah Winfrey, Ringo Starr, and Matt Moniz are examples of people who overcame incredible odds and achieved success. Learn about their inspirational stories with this informational text that is packed with fun facts, fascinating sidebars, and high-interest...
10) Against All Odds
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There comes a time in most people's lives when someone you know asks, "Why do you do that, or why do you believe this?" These might be questions you ask yourself, after a traumatic experience. They are good questions to ask occasionally, if for no other reasons than to change a personal practice or grow in understanding.
In Against All Odds, I examine the reasons for my belief in the deity of Jesus Christ. There are those who tell me I believe in...
11) Against All Odds
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Sienna Wright has it all: an exciting career as an investigative reporter, a handsome husband who is also an assistant district attorney, and two beautiful children-until a vicious murderer takes it all away and sends her tumbling into a terrifying black abyss. Now someone is after her, and she doesn't know why. To survive, she must trust the brusque detective working her husband's case, even though she simply wants to be left alone.Detective Nate...
12) Against All Odds
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Life came to a dramatic halt for the Ciolkosz (cho-kis) family when they discovered a rare and dangerous brain cancer ailing their infant son. Through hospitalization, surgeries, and all the things to follow, their faith in God, prayer, and support from the community carried them through this difficult trial. Along the way values were exposed and strengthened: the strength and commitment of family, the value of community, the power of prayer, and...
13) Against All Odds
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As a young black girl in a low-income, single-parent home, Novica Olinger finds herself in a life filled with obstacles designed to keep her on a statistical road to nowhere. The problem with statistics is most of the time, you don't get to hear the real stories behind that data; or you see negative stories played out on reality talk shows that just cause you to shake a judgmental head. In her own words, Novica gets to tell you her story. As an adult,...
14) Against All Odds
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Struggling to keep her corporate-recruiting firm afloat, Manhattan executive Melissa Grant has no time for love. Then Adam Roundtree walks into her life. But the charismatic businessman is no ordinary client. He's the man who can bring Melissa's career - and her heart - to life - until a shocking discovery jeopardizes their blossoming relationship. For Melissa and Adam, fate couldn't have played a crueler trick: their families have been embroiled...
15) Against All Odds
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Liza's journey in life continues through the eyes of the modern-day writer Ellie Fuller, and this second book of the series follows her return to America with her husband, Patrick, and children but no sooner are they on their way when disaster strikes and Liza's life is threatened when she is considered a 'Jonah' by some members of the crew.
Many adventures occur on her journey but finally she reaches her beloved town of Benson. There are still highs...
16) Against All Odds
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What was it like growing up in the Cayman Islands in the 1930s? In Against All Odds, retired politician and lawyer, W. Norman Bodden shares some interesting facts and his own experiences from his childhood to the present day.
Have you ever wondered how air services to, from, and within the Cayman Islands, and other developments such as tourism, the birth of Cayman Airways, got started? What about the Cayman Islands' relationship with Costa Rican...
17) Against All Odds
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To say my childhood was dysfunctional is an understatement. Although I didn't realize it until later in life, when I saw how others lived, it became clear to me that my childhood was something no one should have to go through. But of course, I did go through it. Because of the good influences in my life, I learned how to function as a contributing member of society. I believe I have succeeded whereby all accounts I should probably have just become...
18) Against All Odds
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Bill and Greg, best friends and EOD Specialists, are protecting soldiers in hazardous areas of Afghanistan when chaos strikes. An IED explodes, killing Greg and leaving Bill with serious health issues. Haunted by Greg's dying wish and a promise between Army friends, Bill returns home. His wife tries to help him deal with his survivor's guilt while battling terminal illness. Not wishing to burden him, she leaves without saying goodbye. Bill begins...
19) Against All Odds
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When certain obstacles in life make you question your faith and everything else you ever believed in, you begin to lose yourself to a black hole you can't even begin to crawl out of.I had such a wonderful life: a beautiful, loving wife, a supportive family, and a job I adored.Life was great, and I couldn't complain – till one day, it wasn't.When my wife, Mila, and I headed to a doctor's appointment to figure out what our fertility options were,...
20) Against All Odds
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Did you know that you have a one in 136,011 chance of death by lightning strike? Your odds of winning the Powerball lottery are only one in 292 million. In this series, Skip Heitzig investigates a number of biblical prophecies that would be impossible for Jesus to fulfill unless he was God himself. So whether you're a skeptic or you want to strengthen your faith, join us for Against All Odds.
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