Oliver Wyman
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In The case of the snowboarding superstar, Jigsaw and his family are going on a winter vacation. There will be snowboarding, sledding, and even a race! But great detectives like Jigsaw Jones never really take a break. When trouble hits the slopes, Jigsaw has to find a missing good luck charm. But will he solve the case without his partner, Mila? In The case of the Christmas snowman, Lucy is in trouble. She gave her father's rare coin to Bigs Maloney....
122) The split second
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Seems volume 2
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Now thirteen years old and still a Fixer in the parallel universe called The Seems, Becker Drane is called upon to repair the damage caused by an enormous bomb planted in the Department of Time, an act of terrorism perpetrated by the evil members of The Tide, a group that is trying to destroy The World.
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"... In the Automatic millionaire homeowner David Bach reveals why buying a home and investment properties is not only possible, it is the surest way to reach your seven-figure dreams on an ordinary income estate based on timeless wisdom that is tried and true. He includes everything you need to know so you can get started right away. As long as you're alive, you have to live somewhere. Why not let where you live make you rich? David Bach will show...
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The revised and updated tenth anniversary edition of the classic, beloved business fable that has changed millions of lives in organizations around the world.
Our Iceberg Is Melting is a simple story about doing well under the stress and uncertainty of rapid change. Based on the award-winning work of Harvard Business School’s John Kotter, it can help you and your colleagues thrive during tough times.
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Madrid, 1957. Under the fascist dictatorship of General Francisco Franco, Spain is hiding a dark secret. Meanwhile, tourists and foreign businessmen flood into the country under the welcoming guise of sunshine and wine. Among them is eighteen-year-old Daniel Matheson, the son of a Texas oil tycoon, who arrives in Madrid with his parents hoping to connect with the country of his mother's birth through the lens of his camera. Photography--and fate--introduce...
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"The Carls disappeared the same way they appeared, in an instant. While they were on Earth, they caused confusion and destruction without ever lifting a finger. Well, that's not exactly true. Part of their maelstrom was the sudden viral fame and untimely death of April May: a young woman who stumbled into Carl's path, giving them their name, becoming their advocate, and putting herself in the middle of an avalanche of conspiracy theories. Months later,...
128) Brief Cases
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An all-new Dresden Files story headlines this urban fantasy short story collection starring the Windy City’s favorite wizard.
The world of Harry Dresden, Chicago’s only professional wizard, is rife with intrigue—and creatures of all supernatural stripes. And you’ll make their intimate acquaintance as Harry delves into the dark side of truth, justice, and the American way in this must-have short story collection.
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The world of Harry Dresden, Chicago’s only professional wizard, is rife with intrigue—and creatures of all supernatural stripes. And you’ll make their intimate acquaintance as Harry delves into the dark side of truth, justice, and the American way in this must-have short story collection.
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Klawde is not your average cat. He's an emperor from another planet, exiled to Earth. He's cruel. He's cunning. He's brilliant... and he's about to become Raj Banerjee's best friend. Whether he likes it or not.
Klawde had everything. Sharp claws. Fine fur. And, being the High Commander of the planet Lyttyrboks, an entire world of warlike cats at his command. But when he is stripped of his feline throne, he is sentenced to the worst possible...
Klawde had everything. Sharp claws. Fine fur. And, being the High Commander of the planet Lyttyrboks, an entire world of warlike cats at his command. But when he is stripped of his feline throne, he is sentenced to the worst possible...
132) That used to be us
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Thomas L. Friedman and Michael Mandelbaum analyze globalization, the revolution in information technology, the nation's chronic deficits, and its pattern of energy consumption. They offer a way out of the trap into which the country has fallen, which includes the rediscovery of some of the most valuable traditions and the creation of a new third-party movement.
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Piper Penguin has a dream to invent a machine that will let penguins fly. That dream, however, has made him the laughingstock of Penguinville High. His dad, a famous inventor, tries to help him but even he can't offer a solution. His three best friends also want to help but always fall short. When Wiley, the killer whale and mortal enemy of all penguins, sets a trap for the citizens of Penguinville, it's up to Piper to finally make his flying dreams...
136) Eaarth
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Argues that a large-scale shift in Earth's climate is unavoidable and explains how humans should live if they are going to sustain themselves on the new planet that their mistakes have created.
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A collection of 365 short lessons from seven fields of knowledge: history, literature, philosophy, mathematics and science, religion, fine arts, and music. Meant to inspire and invigorate the listener, arouse curiosity, refresh knowledge, expand horizons, and keep the mind sharp.
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Clark the Shark (Picture books) volume 3
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"Clark tries to impress his crush with his usual enthusiasm but he discovers that being thoughtful is more important than being flashy when it comes to showing that he cares"--
139) I am Dolly Parton
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Profiles the legendary country music artist, reading advocate, and philanthropist who has sent over one hundred fifty million free books to children through her Imagination Library, and describes the hardships she overcame.