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1) The shining
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Shining volume 1
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What of the penetrating cold terror of an old hotel, a haunted place of seductive evil with a malevolent will of its own--and a five-year-old boy of innocent beauty whose mind mirrors the nightmarish secrets of its past?
2) Doctor Sleep
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The now middle-aged Dan Torrance (the boy protagonist of The Shining) must save a very special twelve-year-old girl from a tribe of murderous paranormals.
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Land of shining water volume 1
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As the lone female in a houseful of men, Merrill Krause dedicates her life to caring for her family and their business, as her dying mother asked. Besides, it suits her; she's never felt like she fits what most people expect in a girl. She'd rather work with her father's horses and assist with the ice harvest. And though she's been mostly content up to this point, a part of her wonders if there will ever be anyone who will notice her amid the bevy...
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Land of shining water volume 2
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When her sisters' tragic deaths halt her plans for marriage, Emmalyne, a girl from a family that requires youngest daughters to stay single to care for their parents, reunites with her former love years later when their families are drawn into a conflict at the local granite quarry.
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Ely, Minnesota. 1890. When Chantel Panetta's younger sister claims to be in love with Orlando Calarco, Chantel knows there is no hope. The Panettas and Calarcos have been sworn enemies for decades, and young love cannot heal the deep wounds between the two iron-mining families. Yet, unable to resist Isabella's pleas, Chantel agrees to help her sister spend time with Orlando... only to have a run-in with Dante, Orlando's brother. Chantel can't deny...
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"What happens outside in the winter? Shine a light behind the page and see... Explore a frost-laden forest up close and you will find a woodland world filled with great surprises! From sleeping snails to frisky foxes, the secrets of this amazing winter wonderland are revealed"--Publisher description.
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"Who lives around the apple tree? Shine a light behind the page and see ... Explore a tree up close and you will find a small world filled with great surprises! From worms wriggling among the roots, to birds nesting high in the branches, the hidden wonders of this amazing habitat are revealed"--
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"Who lives at the seashore? Shine a light behind the page and see ... Explore a tidal pool up close and you will find a small world filled with great surprises! From jewel-like sea anemones to spiky sea urchins, the hidden wonders of this amazing habitat will be revealed"--Publisher.
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Who's hiding in the wild? Shine a light behind the page and see . . . Explore animal habitats up close and you will find a world filled with great surprises! From an Arctic fox peeping out of the snow to a blue-ringed octopus buried into the sandy seabed, the secrets of animal camouflage are revealed.
10) The human body
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"What happens underneath our skin? Shine a light behind the page and see... Explore the human body up close and discover how incredible it is! From the air we breathe and the food we eat, to the muscles that help us move and the heart that pumps our blood, the hidden wonders of the human body are revealed"--
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What can we spot on the construction site today? Shine a light behind the page and see... From the crane driver high up in his cab and engineers digging deep underground, to bulldozers and all kinds of machines, each page-turn will take you behind the scenes of a busy construction site.
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A Shine-a-Light Book. Embark upon a memorable journey of discovery with this combination of natural landscapes, animal habitats, and geological wonders. From a snowy Antarctic landscape and dry African grasslands to tectonic plates rumbling beneath the planet's crust and meteorites whizzing through the atmosphere, children will be fascinated by the beauty of their home - our Earth! The unique design of the book allows children to discover a "hidden"...
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"What lives in the vegetable garden? Shine a light behind the page and see... Explore a fruit and vegetable patch up close and find a small world filled with great surprises! From popping pea pods to wriggly worms, the hidden wonders of this busy world will be revealed"--Back cover.
14) On the plane
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"What can we spot at the airport today? Shine a light behind the page and see... From the airport staff who X-ray the baggage and check passports, to the pilots who fly the planes, each page will take you behind the scenes of an exciting plane trip"--Cover.
15) Moon dark smile
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After discovering a dangerous way to bring the demon of the palace with her, Raliel, the heir to the Emperor, sets out on her coming-of-age journey, accompanied by her demon-kissed bodyguard Osian, who secretly plans to act as his mother's weapon against the Empire.
16) True Love Shine
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South Africa's biggest consumer jewellery magazine - SHINE - is bagged with the December issue of TRUE LOVE magazine. Jewellery lovers should prepare to be swept away this Christmas by the magnificent showcase of top international and South African jewellery and luxury brands. This issue of SHINE boasts 152 pages exquisite showcase of jewellery and delicious luxury treats to suit every lifestyle, pocket, mood and occasion, from those stylish
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Watch as astronauts blast off into space with this beautifully illustrated book. By simply holding the book up to the light, or shining a torch behind each page, young readers will be able to discover how astronauts work, eat and exercise on a space station, and will delight in following a crew from lift-off to touch-down. The innovative see-through feature fulfils a similar function to lift-the-flap books, but has the added interactive dimension...
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What are the wonders of the United States? Shine a light behind the page and see...Explore our amazing country from coast to coast and discover its incredible landmark and natural beauty. From the Grand Canyon and Mount Rushmore, to the White House and the Statue of Liberty, the amazing sights of the United States are revealed.
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"In the great telescope room, there was a telephone, an atmospheric balloon, and a picture of a satellite flying by the moon ... Wish goodnight to all the tools scattered around the astronomy lab. Little space scientists everywhere will love to wind down the day with this sweet parody"--Back cover