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The Monk and the Philosopher: A Father and Son Discuss the Meaning of Life
The Monk and the Philosopher: A Father and Son Discuss the Meaning of Life by Jean-Francois Revel
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This book is a touching story about the lives of children in war-torn countries like Uganda and Sierra Leone.
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The Wrath of Angels By John Connolly - In the depths of the Maine woods, the wreckage of an aeroplane is discovered. There are no bodies. No such plane has ever been reported missing, but men both good and evil have been seeking it for a long, long time. Hidden in the plane is a list of names, a record of those who have struck a deal with the Devil. Now a battle is about to commence between those who want the list to remain secret
Michael Crichton - The Official Site of Michael Crichton
Michael Crichton (Oct 23, 1942–Nov 4, 2008), American best-selling author, producer, director, and screenwriter, best known for his work in the science fiction, medical fiction, and thriller genres. His books have sold over 200 million copies worldwide, and many have been adapted into films. His works include The Great Train Robbery, The Andromeda Strain, Jurassic Park, Congo, Sphere, and Rising Sun. His novels usually explore technology and failures of human interaction with it.
Gothic Realm
Abraham “Bram“ Stoker (November 8, 1847 – April 20, 1912) was an Irish novelist and short story writer, best known today for his 1897 Gothic novel Dracula.
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Gideon Crew--brilliant scientist, master thief--is living on borrowed time. When his mysterious employer, Eli Glinn, gives him an eyebrow-raising mission, he has no reason to refuse. Gideon's task: steal a page from the priceless Book of Kells, now on display in New York City and protected by unbreakable security.
The Whisperers: Private Life in Stalin's Russia /read what it was like to live under communism.
Long Walk to Freedom
South Africa. Long Walk to Freedom. The riveting memoirs of the outstanding moral and political leader of our time, A LONG WALK TO FREEDOM brilliantly re-creates the drama of the experiences that helped shape Nelson Mandela's destiny.