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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Escape With One's Life-Learning to live with survival is the story of a commercial air flight from San Jose, Costa Rica to Tegucigalpa, Honduras on October 21, 1989. After a short stopover in Managua, the Continental Airlines leased plane crashed into a mountainside near the Honduran capital. The author is one of fifteen survivors among the 146 people on board including thirteen North Americans. The book focuses on why the fifteen survivors were flying that day and how each of them miraculously escaped the inferno that ensued shortly after the Boeing 727-200 failed to reach its intended destination. Eyewitness accounts describe courageous and heroic actions of both survivors and local residents. Nine years after the crash, the author decided to document the experience when he watched another survivor being interviewed on Spanish language television about her survival and her support for burn victims in Nicaragua. Escape With One's Life describes the effect the tragedy had on the lives of the survivors and the family members of deceased passengers. The author's journey to understand the trauma and heal from it are the central thrust of the book with particular emphasis on the impact of trauma, the author's struggles to understand his inner conflicts and to eventually overcome them through the process of documenting his experience. Escape is a gripping account of survival and how numerous people overcame pain and suffering to move ahead with their lives.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. ONE COTTAGE. TWO STRANGERS.EVERY GREAT LOVE STORY STARTS SOMEWHERE . . .'No waiting for it to kick off and absolutely no filler' READER *****'The most wonderful depiction of love that I have read. Maybe ever!' READER *****--------------------------------FROM THE AUTHOR OF ONE DAY IN DECEMBER, COMES AN IRRESISTIBLE LOVE STORYCleo writes about love stories every day. She just isn't living one of her own.When the editor of her dating column asks her to marry herself on a remote Irish island - a sensational piece to mark Cleo's thirtieth birthday - Cleo agrees. She's alone but not lonely, right? She can handle a solo adventure.Cleo arrives at her luxury cabin to find a tall, dark, stubborn American who insists it's actually his. Mack refuses to leave, and Cleo won't budge either. With a storm fast approaching, they reluctantly hunker down together. It's just one night, after all . . .But what if one night on the island is just the beginning?--------------------------------Your favourite authors can't get enough of One Night on the Island'A gorgeous warm hug of a novel!' Beth O'Leary, The Road Trip'Sexy, funny and poignant' Sophie Cousens, This Time Next Year'Utterly delicious - every single ingredient for the perfect love story is here in this wise and witty story' Rosie Walsh, The Love of my Life'Belly-laugh hilarity, and the coziest Irish setting you can imagine' Christina Lauren, The Unhoneymooners'Comfort food in book form' SARAH TURNER, The Unmumsy Mum'I swooned. I laughed. I felt every degree of emotion' Lizzie Damilola Blackburn, Yinka, Where is your Huzband?'Both the perfect romance and the story of self-empowerment every woman deserves' Jodi Picoult, Wish You Were Here'Josie Silver is on top form in this wonderfully romantic story' Daily Express'A propulsive, gorgeous romance, filled with whimsy and overlaid with the stand-out theme of empowerment' Off The Record'Pure, romantic escapism!' Sun'A love story with added self-empowerment' That's Life Magazine.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Feeling lonesome and missing her sister and her horse who were captured by enemy raiders, Kaya befriends a dog that has wandered near camp. Although others warn her not to trust the animal, Kaya senses something different. Then, an annual gathering makes Kaya hopeful of her sister's return, and a group of hunters bring news of horses running wild in the mountains. Will this summer bring the happy reunions Kaya's tribe is hoping for. Farnsworth, Bill; McAliley, Susan (illustrator).…

Hardback. Condition: Good. Could you escape Alcatraz? You became the hero of your own adventure the moment you set foot on The Rock. Will your choices lead to escape, or will you be locked up forever.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Feeling lonesome and missing her sister and her horse who were captured by enemy raiders, Kaya befriends a dog that has wandered near camp. Although others warn her not to trust the animal, Kaya senses something different. Then, an annual gathering makes Kaya hopeful of her sister's return, and a group of hunters bring news of horses running wild in the mountains. Will this summer bring the happy reunions Kaya's tribe is hoping for. Farnsworth, Bill; McAliley, Susan (illustrator).…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Are you a Millennial who is scared of the work, sleep, repeat paradigm?Would you like to travel more, see the world, and find your personal freedom?Do you want to escape mediocrity and start living the life you were born to?In The Millennial Travel Guidebook: Escape More, Spend Less, & Make Travel a Priority in Your Life, you will find the answers to the questions that eluded your parents and grandparents.Read this book to find the freedom you have been looking for, with chapters that examine: *How to get over your fears of traveling the world.*Why Millennials have more opportunities for world travel than any generation before.*What holds us back from buying a plane ticket and taking the plunge.*Making money on the side and saving for travel.*Finding the unique travel style that suits your personality and budget.*Finding the best deals on flights, car rentals, and accommodations.*Which credit cards, frequent flier miles, and rewards programs are the best.*Packing tips from the world's experts.*How to build a lifestyle you love by following your own path.No one ever lies on their deathbed wishing they had spent more time in the office or waited longer to follow their dreams. No one ever regrets taking time to see the world and discover everything they are capable of.You have the chance to build the life of your dreams while you are still young. Read The Millennial Travel Guidebook and start creating it now. …

Paperback. Condition: Good. Katie couldn't move. She felt the cold, smooth ice that surrounded her. Her eyes darted back and forth looking for a way out. Her hands scraped frantically at the walls of ice. She was trapped. History has never seemed more real than in Lynne Ruth Smyles's adventurous new children's book, Michigan History Nightmares. Katie wakes up for her first day of third grade terrified-mostly due to a frightening dream she had in which she was trapped inside a glacier> Shaking off her jitters, she joins best friends Nick and Gary for school. But when Katie catches a glimpse of a model glacier in the classroom, she has a feeling something terrible is about to happen. Soon after the teacher rewards their excellent group work with a special state pen, the friends shockingly find themselves sucked through their computer screens and trapped inside a giant glacier-just like Katie's dream> As the group tries to find a way home, they embark on a journey through Michigan's varied history, learning firsthand how the state's lower peninsula was actually formed. This fun and educational children's story will delight both parents and kids as they learn that history is living all around us>.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Either I'm supposed to die, or I go crazy. But That'll never happen. I'm too smart to go crazy, said Ben to the cockroach.Thirteen-year-old Ben Montana saw things he shouldn't have. He knows that the great internet shutdown was deliberate. Now powerful people need to ensure he is silenced.forever. Can he escape this terrible fate?Adventure, mystery, and survival lead the way in this action-packed novel. Add in encounters with wild animals, and a wild family that thinks it is still 1880, and the result is a dark, humorous, quirky, and thoughtful book to thrill readers young and old.Escape to the Wild can be read as a stand-alone novel, or as the sequel to the Amazon best-seller>Disconnected: The Broken Path.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Explore history without the confines of time or distance. Dr. Isabel Soto is an archaeologist and world explorer with the skills to go wherever and whenever she needs to research history, solve a mystery, or rescue colleagues in trouble. Readers join Izzy on her journeys and gain knowledge about historical places, eras, and cultures on the way.…

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Hardback. Condition: Good. From Vanessa Harbour comes Flight, a middle-grade historical fiction novel perfect for back to school season about a Jewish boy and a Roma girl leading a group of horses across mountains to escape Nazis during WWII. Everyone deserves to be free and feel safe, even horses. The year is 1945 in Austria, where an SS officer and his men visit a stable, determined to find the Jewish boy they believe the owner is hiding there. Luckily, just as Jakob--the boy in question--is about to be found, the men are called away.but not before the SS officer shoots and kills Jakob's favorite horse. It's very clear then, to Jakob and his guardian, that they are no longer safe there. Traveling through Nazi territory with that many horses will be incredibly difficult and risky, but the alternative--staying--is even more dangerous. After an orphaned Roma girl named Kizzy joins the pair, the three of them travel across woods and mountains in the hopes of finding safety. Along the way are life-threatening obstacles and an injury that could prove to be deadly. Inspired by a real mission, this is a story of courage, adventure, friendship, and dancing horses. …

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Howard Hyde tells how he overcame the influence and indoctrination of radical leftism in his hometown in the 1960s and 70s and became instead an evangelist for Capitalism, free markets, low taxes, the Constitution, and America. He deconstructs the radical student movement and then, by collecting his most popular published articles of the past several years into a single volume, presents a comprehensive and consistent conservative and patriotic citizen-economist's analysis of subjects as diverse as health care, employment, immigration, climate change and foreign policy.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. We first met the Craigs in the Irish Top Ten bestseller Driving Home for Christmas and now it's time to return to glorious Huntersbrook and soak up the warm Irish atmosphere. Ideal for fans of Patricia Scanlan.

Hardback. Condition: Good. In the dark days after the attack on Pearl Harbor, a unique bond developed between Lieutenant John Bulkeley and larger-than-life General Douglas MacArthur. Wild Man Bulkeley's small fleet of PT boats were, after all, virtually the only force capable of carrying out offensive action against the overwhelming Japanese attack. This unlikely relationship forged in the midst of catastrophe culminated in one of the most thrilling moments of World War II - the escape from Corregidor related in this powerful book. MacArthur's Escape recreates the drama and danger of March 12, 1942 when, under cover of darkness, four PT boats under Bulkeley's command slipped out of Manila Bay to run the Japanese blockade on a harrowing two-day, 600-mile trip to Mindanao - where long range bombers waited to carry the general to Australia to begin the long hard road back to the Philippines.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. She needed a getaway. What she found was a home.When Louise surprises her boyfriend by returning early from a work trip, safe to say she wasn't expecting to see him in flagrante with another woman. Heart-torn and vowing to stay away from men, when Louise's next project involves restoring an ageing hotel in Italy, she leaps at the chance to get away.Managed by a crew of sextagenarians, the Grand Hotel del Monferrato needs all the love and care Louise can give it. But it's hard to stay focused on the job when her thoughts keep straying to Vito, the reclusive and mysterious neighbour.With his tragic past and her no-romance policy, Louise knows they can't have a future. Yet something keeps pulling the two togetherA beautiful romance set in the hills of Turin, perfect for readers of Lucy Coleman and Alex Brown.Praise for An Escape to Remember 'The story was compelling and entertaining, I rooted for the characters and liked the storytelling. Highly recommended.' Reader Review'Another superb read by the wonderfully talented T.A Williams. Set against the gorgeous backdrop of Italy, this story is rich in both landscape and romance. Louise is a wonderful leading lady whowas a pleasure to get to know during this story. ' Reader Review'These books always spark joy! It has been wonderful escaping to Italy this week. The descriptions are always mesmerising and so detailed.a really gorgeous read that I would highly recommend.' Reader Review'T.A. Williams has done it again! What a talent for creating stories that are heart-warming and uplifting. I love these stories set in Italy, with believable characters and lush settings. Can't wait to read the next one!' Reader Review'What a beautiful book. I'm a sucker for romance and this one pulls on the heart strings in every direction. I couldn't recommend this book more!' Reader Review'A really lovely, safe and gentle read. If you're looking for an escapist, uplifting read, this one's for you. The writing is as beautiful as the Italian setting. I will be recommending it to friends. Five stars.' Reader Review'T. A. Williams once again proves why he is the king of Italian set romance! Another simply triumphant story from one of my favourite authors to escape with.' Reader Review'A beautiful easy read that would be good to take on holidayI really enjoyed the story, the setting, and the descriptions of food.' Reader Review'I simply love this author's books, and this one is no different. I am once again blown away by the ability of a book to draw me in so deep that I read it in one sitting.' Reader Review'A brilliant storythe food descriptions were amazing. A jolly enjoyable read.' Reader Review'What a great book! I thoroughly enjoyed the story and the wonderful characters along the way. Written really well and kept me up reading!' Reader Review.…

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Paperback. Condition: Fair. She wanted an adventure. What she found was so much moreAdira Summers has spontaneously quit her high-flying career as a barrister in London. She needs to escape from the rat race and, encouraged by her bohemian gran, has bought a campervan to do so. Taking off for a tour around Britain, disaster strikes early on when her van breaks down outside the quaint village of Lilacwell. But things look up after she meets handsome Jasper, who is visiting to check on his ailing uncle and his crumbling estate, The Laurels. As Adira falls for Lilacwell, she is torn between forgoing her travel plans to stay, or continuing with her adventure. Jasper must also choose between returning to his job in Dubai or moving back for his uncle and Adira.A gorgeous and summery romance for fans of Mandy Baggot, Holly Martin and Sue Moorcroft.Praise for Escape to Lilacwell 'What a beautiful summer read, I enjoyed this book from the first to the last page. The characters are so well written. A good book to take on holiday.' Reader Review'This book fixed my reading slump! I enjoyed it so much that I kept turning the pages. Adira's a very relatable heroine and the romance develops slowly, in a very believable way.' Reader Review'A perfect summer read, with a grumpy-sunshine romance, a wonderful community spirit, and a wannabe girlfriend who is determined to put a spoke in the wheel of true love.' Reader Review'A lovely read The setting was nice and the story flowed well.' Reader Review'A beautiful, poignant escapist read and once I had started I couldn't put it down I read it in almost one sitting. It was full to the brim of charming characters and gorgeous scenery with a delightful story of romance, friendship and finding happiness.' Reader Review'What a delight to read! There were some beautiful relationships between characters and the overall story was a lovely summer read.' Reader Review.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. The bestselling author of The Villa returns with a gorgeous summer read about love and starting over - set in West Dorset and beautiful Sardinia. Perfect for fans of Santa Montefiore, Dinah Jefferies and Harriet Evans.

Paperback. Condition: Good. She wanted an adventure. What she found was so much moreAdira Summers has spontaneously quit her high-flying career as a barrister in London. She needs to escape from the rat race and, encouraged by her bohemian gran, has bought a campervan to do so. Taking off for a tour around Britain, disaster strikes early on when her van breaks down outside the quaint village of Lilacwell. But things look up after she meets handsome Jasper, who is visiting to check on his ailing uncle and his crumbling estate, The Laurels. As Adira falls for Lilacwell, she is torn between forgoing her travel plans to stay, or continuing with her adventure. Jasper must also choose between returning to his job in Dubai or moving back for his uncle and Adira.A gorgeous and summery romance for fans of Mandy Baggot, Holly Martin and Sue Moorcroft.Praise for Escape to Lilacwell 'What a beautiful summer read, I enjoyed this book from the first to the last page. The characters are so well written. A good book to take on holiday.' Reader Review'This book fixed my reading slump! I enjoyed it so much that I kept turning the pages. Adira's a very relatable heroine and the romance develops slowly, in a very believable way.' Reader Review'A perfect summer read, with a grumpy-sunshine romance, a wonderful community spirit, and a wannabe girlfriend who is determined to put a spoke in the wheel of true love.' Reader Review'A lovely read The setting was nice and the story flowed well.' Reader Review'A beautiful, poignant escapist read and once I had started I couldn't put it down I read it in almost one sitting. It was full to the brim of charming characters and gorgeous scenery with a delightful story of romance, friendship and finding happiness.' Reader Review'What a delight to read! There were some beautiful relationships between characters and the overall story was a lovely summer read.' Reader Review.…