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Gordo Revisited Jul 09, 2022

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French war bride of WWII tells the story of how she came to live in Gordo, Alabama with her veteran husband and his parents when she was only 18. Life on the farm turned out to be much harder than she expected, but fortunately, an African American employee of the family came to her aid.

The Times and Tunes of Irving Berlin Jun 16, 2022

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Irving Berlin became the musical voice of America in the days of Tin Pan Ally. No one could rival his ability to capture stories in lyrics or beautiful melodies.

The Book that stole 2011 May 21, 2022

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Having decided to compile a record of the 2011 Queensland floods, the author had no idea of the extraordinary events that awaited her as she began her journey from beginning to end. Ten catastrophes had to be overcome before the book finally got to print.

Two Birds, One Stone May 04, 2022

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Questy O Hara has few attributes, but high expectations. In desperation she decides on a most unusual career, with disastrous consequences. But the luck of the Irish prevails

Sweet Fillings Apr 02, 2022

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Wannarbee is enchanted with Candy CupCakes who is searching for her granny. Who has GranNapped Granny CupCakes, and Why? And - Do they find her?

Highway 47 Mar 14, 2022

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Cassie, a young advertising account executive, learns that she can talk to the dead on her daily Highway 47 commute to the office. Meghann is a 16-year-old dead girl who loves to talk with Cassie about clothes and boys -- even Cassie's inappropriate boss, Ralph. Melvin T. Gotlink, a gentleman farmer who was killed on his tractor, provides the kind of homespun wisdom only someone dead can provide. When Casse's world is shaken, Melvin gives her insight and loyalty.

The Good Die Young Feb 26, 2022

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On the day that Russia invades Ukraine, and world peace is shattered once more, I think back to a wonderful friend, an incredible person, a superb artist and heroic soldier, who fought and suffered in another war -

Talkin' Strine Jan 25, 2022

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Meet Darryl and Darlene, and learn how to Talk 'Strine

Remembering Good Harbour Beach Jan 07, 2022

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Recollections depend on the Eye of the Beholder. This becomes very evident when we see the slight variations of memory between Ed and Jo Hopper before Ed became a famous artist and Jo trailed in his footsteps.

Champagne, Collecting and Collaboration Dec 22, 2021

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Florence Gould - a reputation that money can buy.