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101) Perpetua
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Perpetua, a woman of royal birth, was martyred for her faith in ancient Carthage (modern day Tunisia) in AD 203. She wrote The Passion of Saints Perpetua and Felicity, a journal recounting her trial and imprisonment that was continued by a contemporary who described Perpetua's death in the arena. Both her martyrdom and its account have been highly revered by ancient and modern Christians. Her text is one of the rare surviving documents written by...
102) Vanishing Woman
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In 1848 a black slave, Ellen Craft, pulled off one of the most amazing escapes in U.S. history when she posed as a white man needing medical treatment. With her husband posing as her slave, they traveled from Athens to Philadelphia, a distance of 1000 miles, on their way to freedom. 314 pgs, prose
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Harry, Molly and Mouse have embarked on a journey into the darkest recesses of the supernatural: the subterranean realm known as Undertown. At the end of their path lies the evil power behind the creature that's murdered two innocent people. Finding and defeating that being will be hard enough-and it'll be even harder with an uninvited ally along for the ride...
105) Revelation #2
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While on earth, Jesus Christ foretold a time that would be like the "birth pangs" of a woman. Cataclysmic events begin happening where sin seems to run amok but God continues to direct people to His salvation through Jesus Christ in the midst of this great Tribulation.
106) Job
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Though the author of Job is not named or known, the book is reputed to be one of the oldest stories of the Bible. The book of Job also deals with one of the oldest problems of the human race - that of pain and suffering. In this unusual book the Bible pulls back the spiritual curtain and gives us a rare glimpse into the other-world interactions taking place in the heavenly realms. When Satan makes an appearance before God Almighty to request a shot...
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Inspired by Mary Shelley's immortal gothic horror tale, Frankenstein Alive, Alive brings new life to the Promethean monster, courtesy of Steve Niles (30 Days of Night) and Bernie Wrightson (Frankenstein, Swamp Thing). Victor Frankenstein's cobbled together creature continues his adventures, embarking on a journey to discover his own humanity. This collection includes the four-issue series along with an extended gallery section of never-before-seen...
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From a life filled with heartache and hardship, comes an unmatched beauty destined for a fairy-tale ending: Pear Blossom, a young Korean girl, leads a happy life with her parents--until her mother dies and her father remarries. Her new wicked stepmother and stepsister make Pear Blossom the victim of their cruelty. They give her the nickname Pigling, or little pig, and do everything they can to torture her. But soon, magical creatures come to Pear...
110) Christ #8
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"THE SON OF MAN" The cursing of the fig tree, healing on the Sabbath, the Prodigal Son, the Rich Man and Lazarus, healing of a leper, the return of the Son of Man and the raising of Lazarus. Special addendum on the raising of Lazarus: "Come Forth."
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Continuing the all-new Mercy Thompson comic book adventure by New York Times' bestselling author Patricia Briggs, set in official continuity! While Mercy establishes a fae connection to the unearthed child's bodies, her step-daughter Jesse continues to suffer at the hands of the local school bullies. Then, new student Jill starts taking an unhealthy interest in the bullies -- but why?
112) Samson
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He was Israel's strongest leader but also one of their weakest morally.
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The major factions of Chicago--the police, the White Court of Vampires, and "Gentleman" Johnny Marcone's underworld network--are officially at war! At the heart of the conflict is the malevolent, psychotic Puck. Why he's turned these forces against each other is a mystery. A bigger one is how Harry is going to track him down and defeat him while his city is engulfed in violence. Seeking the help of an even more powerful entity may be his only choice....
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While Mercy discovers how the fae are connected to the unearthed dead bodies, her stepdaughter Jesse finds herself shunned by her classmates just as news breaks that her class rival Kayla has gone missing. Suddenly, Jesse's the prime suspect in the disappearance. High School never felt crueler!
115) Noah
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Genesis chapter 6 tells of a time of widespread violence and immorality in early human history. God was grieved that He had made man upon the earth. But one man was considered righteous in God's site. Noah obeyed God and built an ark as he preached righteousness to those around him. The biblical and reliable story of Noah and the great flood. Also, the Biblical telling of the creation of the multitude of languages.
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A mysterious supernatural threat has invaded the Windy City, commanding the attention of Harry Dresden. Yeah, yeah -- what else is new? Well, this one seems to be able to instantaneously extract the life force of its victims... a very rare ability that compels Harry to seek an audience with Lara Raith, head of House Raith and the White Court. Meanwhile, another powerful Chicago faction is targeted...
117) Trial of Alex Lord
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A rising young lawyer at one of the most prestigious firms in Orlando finds his life turned upside down after he meets his match in a senior adult wronged through his firm's actions. 238 pgs, prose
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This series features classic Shakespeare retold with graphic color illustrations. Educators using the Dale-Chall vocabulary system adapted each title. Each 64-page, softcover book retains key phrases and quotations from the original play. Research shows that the more students read, the better their vocabulary, their ability to read, and their knowledge of the world. Although Bassanio owes his friend Antonio a great deal of money, he must borrow...
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You were amazed by his Harvey Award-winning run on THE MUPPET SHOW. You thrilled to his run on THOR: THE MIGHTY AVENGER. Now the next great Roger Langridge graphic novel series begins as he brings Lewis Carroll's imaginative world to new heights in a side-splitting adventure that can only be explained as...SNARKED! Presenting a fresh and incredibly modern "Langridge" spin on an already-warped classic, SNARKED starts here in an epic adventure featuring...
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