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Do you remember the dime stores of the 60s? Did you ever shop at G.C. Murphy's, Woolworth's, or Newberry's? Discount department stores became very popular in the 70s and dime stores began to close. Stores like Kmart, Grant City, Murphy's Mart, Hills, and Ames provided a great shopping experience for American families. Most of those chains closed their doors in the 80s and 90s. The glory days of department store shopping have faded away and we now live in a big box world. I always loved shopping in downtown Defiance, Ohio when I was growing up in the 60s.

Maybe you've already had that moment - the one where you looked in the mirror, and for a second you didn't know who that person was. We've all had that moment, and it happens more often after forty. In your head you are young and blithe, but something unnerving is happening to the outer shell. Sometimes it is happening ahead of schedule - the alarming phenomenon of premature aging.

Hiding from the mob, journalist Nathan Davies chronicles the amazing life and times of the notorious gentleman thief, Zachary Landon. Living under a government issued identity, Davies finds himself tangled in the web of Landon's bold and expanding criminal enterprise and as the risk increases so does the danger. Scars, love, murder and marriage all come into play as Davies' friendship grows with Landon and a mutual trust is built.

Fresh off the exposé of an organized crime syndicate, an award-winning investigative reporter lives in fear for his life. Relocating to Detroit under a new government issued identity, Nathan Davies finds himself dealing with the underbelly of American society once again. America's most notorious thief, Zachary Landon, thrives upon the wealthy residents of the Motor City. Only targeting those who oppress the weak, Landon has become known as a modern day Robin of the Hood.

Trevor Smith Schaefer was the boy who had everything. Then the piercing headaches came and up-ended his world. A brain cancer diagnosis just after his 13th birthday marked the start of a journey of recovery and personal growth. With his mother, Trevor became an advocate for children with cancer and a champion for the protection of small communities from environmental contamination leading to disease clusters.

A sudden loss in Carson Alden's life brings with it an unexpected surprise that carries him home to Turner Junction. Though it's the town he was born to, it's also a place he barely remembers. Lauren Hendricks, a local real estate agent, will hand Carson the keys to his house, helping him unlock the secret of why he was taken from Turner Junction after the untimely death of his parents. But Carson will find more find than a new home and a new life; he will unwittingly give rest to the town's one remaining legend.

This humorous, self-deprecating, informative, and suspenseful book will provide even the most casual Jeopardy! viewer with a unique look at America's most well-known gameshow. His appearance on Jeopardy! proved to be one of the most thrilling and unforgettable moments in his life, and this affectionate tale is a tribute to the people who make the show work.

Now that he's back in Aspen, Colorado, Will Lansa feels like an outsider after spending the summer with his father on the Hopi reservation in Arizona. He breaks up with his girlfriend Myra, and then becomes the last person known to have seen her alive. When a missing knife is discovered with blood on the blade and traces of a drug on the handle, Will is suspected of committing the murder.

According to Nathan Rockledge, fifth grade has plenty of perks. Oh sure, there's more work and that know-it-all, Lisa Crane, is still around - but, there's a lot to look forward to as well: a laser tag birthday party, baseball at recess, and even a cool Halloween dance. Of course, all of that means nothing without the biggest perk of all...the class trip to New York City in the spring. If Nathan's class can raise enough money to go, that is.

The Adventure Continues...With fourth grade finally winding down, 10-year-old Nathan Rockledge is looking forward to a fun and relaxing summer at home with his friends. That is, until his mom decides he has to go to overnight camp with his annoying older sister. When his best friend, Tommy, decides to tag along, Nathan thinks maybe his summer won't actually be so bad.

George Denton never believed in the notion of love at first sight, not when his parents regaled him with the story of how they met, not when his elderly grandmother married her bridge partner, not even when the prettiest girl in all the world moved to the picturesque village of Lincoln Point. But from the moment the baby who came to be called Sky let out his first wail inside the house on Archer Avenue, George knew his life would never be the same again.

Author Yun Ji has been raising parakeets for several years, learning and observing these magnificent creatures from birth. She decided to write this book to provide Parakeet lovers an opportunity to look into the life of a parakeet as he becomes accustomed to his environment, socializes, bonds and eventually falls in love. I am a Parakeet will give you a fantastic way to learn new facts about these amazing birds by seeing the world through their eyes.

Springtime in the Country is a collection of short stories that are based on the author's personal experiences of growing up and coming of age in Russia. Set in the '60s, '70s, and '80s, the stories offer some memorable episodes from the author's childhood and youth, his mandatory military service, and his work that took him all over the country. The author shares with the listener the fabric of those days long gone by, and shows a myriad of funny, quirky yet deeply human characters that the author met personally - all those people who enriched his life, and the memory of whom prompted him to write this book in the first place.

Allen Klein is a motivational speaker and author who believes strongly in the way words can influence how we feel mentally, physically, and spiritually. In this day of tweeting, texting, cyberspeak and the non-language of email, the written and spoken word has the power to touch our hearts and lift our spirit that is extraordinary. In this The Art of Living Joyfully, Jollytologist Allen Klein presents a compendium of advice and plain common sense comprising a guide to good cheer. This wonderful collection of quips, quotes, and instruction comes from a variety of people and from all eras of history.

Roll Up Your Sleeves has a biblically based storyline to help leaders get through their wilderness to their promised land. Roll Up Your Sleeves is a not a clinical approach to managing stress, but more of a collection of common-sense approaches that is helpful for leaders in their leadership and life.

If You Don't Like My Book: Go Out and Write One! is for children of all ages who have wondered what it would be like to write a book. After being told one time too many to go and write his own book, Alex decides to do just that! But can he finish his story in time to present his book report on it? And what will the kids in Mrs. Ruple's class think?

This practical guide is designed for those that might not really know what probiotics are and how they can contribute to your good health. Believe it or not, there is good bacteria that your body needs and that will play a key role in your overall health. I give you a complete breakdown of this good bacteria and how you can benefit from it in this guide. You will finally learn how probiotics is a safe and healthy addition to your everyday diet and why.