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"At the end of World War II, the United States dominated the world militarily, economically, and in moral standing - seen as the victor over tyranny and a champion of freedom. But it was clear - to some - that the Soviet Union was already executing a plan to expand and foment revolution around the world. The American government's strategy in response relied on the secret efforts of a newly-formed CIA. THE QUIET AMERICANS chronicles the exploits of...
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"Written by the leading researchers in the field, this information-rich guide to improving your mood explains how gut health drives psychological well-being, and how depression and anxiety can be relieved by adjusting your intestinal bacteria. This groundbreaking book explains the revolutionary new science of psychobiotics and the discovery that your brain health and state of mind are intimately connected to your microbiome, that four-pound population...
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In 2011, a series of anti-government uprisings shook the Middle East and North Africa in what would become known as the Arab Spring. Few could predict that these convulsions, initially hailed in the West as a triumph of democracy, would give way to brutal civil war, the terrors of the Islamic State, and a global refugee crisis. But, as New York Times bestselling author Scott Anderson shows, the seeds of catastrophe had been sown long before. In this...
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Adam is done being the 'nice guy' after his girlfriend dumps him for someone 'more exciting'. He realizes that every girl loves a bad boy, and the only way to get a girl is to be a jerk. Armed with a new attitude, he rules the school, reaching rock star status. Then one day, his golden 'jerk theory' is put to the ultimate test when he meets Molly, who only gives her number to nice guys and is done with jerks. Adam has to learn the hard way that being...
8) Vacancy
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David and Amy Fox find themselves stranded in the middle of nowhere when their car breaks down. As luck would have it, they come across a motel. There is something very strange and familiar about the Grade-Z slasher movies that the motel broadcasts for its guests' enjoyment. The set appears to be filmed in the very same room David and Amy are occupying. They come to realize that they are trapped in their room with hidden cameras filming their every...
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Vacationing journalists try to track down a missing war criminal in one of Eastern Europe's deadliest regions. What begins as an impulsive reporting adventure immediately turns dangerous, as hostile locals, shady underworld figures and a case of mistaken identity put them squarely in their target's crosshairs. Amid the bullets and bombs, they discover that getting the scoop is one thing-- getting out alive is something else entirely. Inspired by true...
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The adventures of Gustave H, a legendary concierge at a famous European hotel between the wars, and Zero Moustafa, the lobby boy who becomes his most trusted friend. The story involves the theft and recovery of a priceless Renaissance painting and the battle for an enormous family fortune.
12) Isle of dogs
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When all the canine pets of Megasaki City are exiled to a vast Trash Island, 12-year-old Atari Kobayashi embarks on an epic journey in search of his bodyguard-dog, Spots.