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Turns out magic amulets aren't as rare as Adam West thought. A cordial dinner invitation has turned into a samurai duel to the death, and the secret history of his magical amulet is revealed, bringing with it an evil smelli

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Using the secrets of the palm flower learned from the enigmatic Historian, Logan knows his destiny will take him back to Crazy Horse Monument in the Badlands. Logan’s quest takes him from the underground of old ‘Cisco to the wild west of Vegas Complex. But plans go sideways and Logan must relearn lessons from the past and walk the precipice between fact and fate only to find himself at a crossroads. This is the second chapter of the futuristic epic sequel of William F. Nolan’s groundbreaking sci-fi classic.

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This epic adventure picks up where the famous novel left off. Logan has found Sanctuary a challenging existence. It’s not the Utopia of Runner myths. He jumps at the chance to take on a dangerous mission to destroy Hourglass, the facility that controls the palm flowers-the implanted device dictating how long each person may live. However Hourglass is now under the control of another former Sandman-the ever dangerous Gant.

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Miguel has kidnapped Aluna’s father and had her branded a witch. With help from her remaining friends, Aluna must find a way to escape Spain and chase Miguel to the New World to rescue her father. But not before Qiang reveals secrets to her past and her father’s conquest in the New World all those years past.

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After ten years away, Aluna returns home a grown woman. She reconnects with Antonio, though he is now to marry another woman. Aluna’s old adversary – Miguel di Batista – has returned from the New World, bringing with him a cargo of slaves. Miguel has one of the old women burned as a witch. But the old woman wears a green gem similar to the one Aluna once wore and a strange connection is made between the woman and Aluna. Miguel notices the gem as well, recognizes the power it contains, and decides he wants one for himself.

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Like a gladiator, Logan is forced to fight for his life at Circus. But an ally from the past gives him new purpose. But the Badlands are probably less safe than the Arcade; especially when forced to cross swords with another familiar foe. Logan’s game of cat and mouse ends with a deadly surprise that will alter his life forever. This is Book three of Logan’s Run Black Flower, the continuation of the iconic story started by science fiction masters William F. Nolan and George Clayton Johnson.

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Twenty-one years. That’s all we get. But not those who have found Sanctuary and not those who control the secret of Hourglass. Logan finally challenges Gant in an epic showdown for control of not just Hourglass, but the all-powerful Thinker. But it’s more than just time clocks at stake. It’s Jessica too. The concluding chapter of this sprawling and thoughtful adventure of what happens when a society simply uses and never builds comes down to this clash of two titanic forces. This is the final issue of Logan’s Run Black Flower, the continuation of the iconic story started by science fiction masters William F. Nolan and George Clayton Johnson.

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At age 54, Michael Murphy's life drastically changed… but he refused to give up. The doctors thought he wouldn't live. And when he did, those same doctors thought he would never walk again. Today Mike is in better shape than he was at 40. And he’s back on the golf course walking 18 holes and shooting in the 80s.
A “5 Percenter” is a patient who survives sudden cardiac arrest and a severe lack of oxygen to the brain—only 5% survive that trauma. These survivors experience what is referred to as an anoxic Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). In this book, Mike Murphy tells the inspiring story of his TBI, his survival and recovery.
Against all odds—and after years of physical therapy, an indomitable spirit and the love and support of friends and family—Mike is walking, golfing and living life to the fullest.
The 5 Percenter is a story of how strength, love and golf drove a remarkable recovery and a chance to embrace life and those he loves with renewed passion and joy.

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A History of Chinese Literature is THE classic introduction to Chinese literature, which has given to the world exquisite poetry and such classics as Monkey, The Analects of Confucius, the works of Chuang Tzu, and other writings over a time span of 2,500 or more years.Author, Professor Giles, a legendary scholar of Chinese, was best known for the Wade-Giles romanization system. In this book he considered all forms of Chinese literature including: prose, poetry, the novel, the short story, drama, and scientific writing. The material is organized chronologically into eight books which are in turn divided into subject chapters. The arrival of Buddhism to China, the invention of printing, and other significant events are admirably outlined. Whoever reads this excellent introduction will be hungry for more of the literary products of China.A History of Chinese Literature provides us with a capsule guide to 2,500 years of Chinese culture. Remote as ancient literature may seem to Chinese manners today, the traditional literature does in fact provide a key to modern China and to Chinese communism. This populous nation, which represents the world's oldest living civilization, is in reality still close to its own past philosophies and ideals.

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Kodoku is the true story of a young Japanese sailor whose fascination with the art of sailing led him on a solo trans-Pacific journey.First described in a best-selling Japanese book, then an internationally acclaimed motion picture, Kodoku is the full record of the background, conception, preparation, and execution of this daring, yet carefully planned adventure. It includes not only the full text of his original log, but also his supplementary comments, adding detail and highlight to the day-to-day experiences recorded in the log.Also included are charts, plans, and a diagram comparing some of the more noteworthy craft that sailed the open seas in the past. The 61 photographs, including 43 taken by Horie himself during the trip, add a vivid touch to this fascinating story of courage, tenacity, adventure, and humor.

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