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The Most Useful Personal Finance Book Ever Written-Updated for the Modern World
Are You Ready to Learn the Secrets that Can Transform Poverty into Prosperity?
The Richest Man in Babylon is the most important and valuable personal finance book ever written. This book profoundly influenced successful entrepreneurs like Tony Robbins, Dave Ramsey, Suze Orman, and thousands of others.
George S. Clason wrote the original version of The Richest Man in Babylon...
2) Middle Men
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Chronicles Jack Harris, one of the pioneers of internet commerce, as he wrestles with his morals, and struggles not to drown in a sea of con men, mobsters, drug addicts, and porn stars.
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Returning to the middle-class neighborhood where he grew up, Henry Poole (Luke Wilson of OLD SCHOOL) chooses to live in indulgent isolation. Real life, however, refuses to cooperate with his plans. Nosy neighbors interrupt him with curious visits and prying questions. Then the situation escalates as a stain on Henry's stucco wall is seen to have miraculous powers. His last-ditch hideout becomes a shrine when his backyard turns into an arena for passionate...
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When Stanley meets Diana, he instantly knows that she is the perfect girl for him. So when he finally works up the nerve to ask her out and she unexpectedly says "yes," Stanley does everything he can to make their date the perfect night! But anything that can go wrong does go wrong, thanks to the constant interruptions of an unwelcome wacko who's convinced that he's doing Stanley a favor!
5) Bad Seed
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Preston Tylk is an ordinary guy living in Seattle. When he discovers that his wife, Emily, whom he adores, is having an affair, he is devastated. Storming out of the house, he returns later only to find her brutally murdered.
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Have you ever read the New Testament and came to the end wondering, "what happened next?", or "what became of the churches Peter and Paul planted?". Wonder no more, as this book will introduce you to the texts, disciples and companions of the Apostles and beyond:Didache, Diognetus, Polycarp, Ignatius, Justin Martyr, Cyprian, Athanasius, Cyril of Jerusalem, Ambrose of Milan, and Leo the Great.This book is the companion to 40 Days with the Fathers:...
7) Rock dog
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For the Tibetan Mastiffs living on Snow Mountain, a dog's life has a simple riff: Guard a peaceful village of wool-making sheep from the thuggish wolf Linnux and his rabid pack. To avoid distractions, Mastiff leader Khampa forbids all music from the mountain. But when Khampa's son Bodi discovers a radio dropped by a passing airplane, it takes just a few guitar licks for his fate to be sealed: Bodi wants to be a rock 'n' roll star.
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Through comic mayhem that stretches from the White House and through the heartland, Columbus, Tallahasse, Wichita, and Little Rock must face off against the many new kinds of zombies that have evolved since the first movie, as well as some new human survivors. But most of all, they have to face the growing pains of their own snarky, makeshift family.
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"Corporate executive Meredith Morton is uptight and ultra-conservative. Her boyfriend Everett Stone's family is relaxed and quirky. So when Meredith ventures out of Manhattan to meet Everett's clan, her arrival is met with all the enthusiasm of a nasty Nor'easter. But one surprise guest, two shocking romances and several beers later, Meredith's icy exterior begins to thaw and she may just melt the hearts of the Family Stone"--Container.
10) Hoot
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Roy Eberhardt has moved with his family so often he literally has lost count of the number of times he has had to change schools. Roy ought to be used to being the new kid at school by now, but making the switch from Montana to Florida proves to be a major challenge. While Roy quickly becomes the target of school bully, he is befriended by Beatrice Leep, a spunky girl with enough nerve to stand up to Dana, and her brother Mullet Fingers. Beatrice...
11) Gasoline alley
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"Jimmy Jayne, a reformed ex-con, is the prime suspect who will stop at nothing to prove his innocence. Homicide detectives Freeman and Vargas are close on his tail as Jimmy takes on his own investigation risking his life in the dark underbelly of Los Angeles"--Container.
13) Miranda's victim
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Based on true events, in 1963, after Trish Weir is kidnapped and sexually assaulted, her assailant is caught and tried. But after he confesses without legal representation and is granted a retrial, it triggers a legal proceeding that forever changes the nation's justice system.
14) Concussion
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A dramatic thriller based on the incredible true David vs. Goliath story of American immigrant Dr. Bennet Omalu, the brilliant forensic neuropathologist who made the first discovery of CTE, a football-related brain trauma, in a pro player and fought for the truth to be known. Omalu's emotional quest puts him at dangerous odds with one of the most powerful - and beloved - institutions in the world.
16) Home Fries
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Desperate to discover the identity of her husband Henry's mistress, Mrs. Lever (Catherine O'Hara) orders her sons, Dorian (Luke Wilson) and Angus (Jake Busey), to scare their stepfather into telling the truth. But instead of merely frightening Henry, Dorian and Angus give the man a heart attack. Even worse, the brothers soon discover that Sally Jackson (Barrymore), the very beautiful—and very pregnant—drive-through cashier at Burger-Matic, hears...
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For seasoned outlaw Henry and his gang of bandits, a high-stakes bank heist turns bloody when they kill a U.S. Marshal in the process. With one of the largest bounties in the history of the American West on their heads, they make their way south and invade the home of a seemingly innocent and unsuspecting frontier family for refuge. As an unexpected game of cat and mouse ensues, this twisted tale leads to seduction, role reversal, and ultimately revenge....
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The true story of the Mighty Mites, the football team of a Fort Worth orphanage who, during the Great Depression, went from playing without shoes, or even a football, to playing for the Texas state championships. Over the course of their winning season, these underdogs and their resilient spirit became an inspiration to their city, state, and an entire nation in need of a rebound, even catching the attention of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The...
19) Brad's status
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A father takes his son to tour colleges on the East Coast and meets up with an old friend who makes him feel inferior about his life's choices.
20) Miranda's victim
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In 1963, after Trish Weir was kidnapped and sexually assaulted, her assailant was caught and tried. But after he confesses without legal representation and is granted a retrial, it triggers a legal proceeding that forever changes the nation's justice system.