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"Madeline and Wes Drake have invited two hundred of their closest friends and family to their sprawling horse ranch for the most anticipated event of the year: a 'pistols and pearls' gender reveal party so sensational it is sure to make headlines. But the party descends into chaos when the celebratory explosive misfires, leaving one woman dead and a trail of secrets. As the aftershocks of the bloody party ripple across the small town, Agent Jamie...
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Warwick is the consummate host. John is a career criminal. He finds himself on Warwick’s doorstep posing as a friend of a friend. We become deeply intertwined in the lives of these two men and discover just how deceiving appearances can be. Official Selection at the **Sundance Film Festival**
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I was fourteen then. I was sitting in the car waiting for Dad to come out of the hospital. . . She was hanging out of a window on the second floor of a near ell of the hospital. Her hair was dank and stringy, her eyes had mud in them, and her teeth were beautiful. She was naked, at least to the waist. She was saying "Mister!" and she was saying it to me. The Perfect Host is a dark and chilling story of madness and possession. Theodore Sturgeon was...
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Warwick Wilson is the consummate host. John Taylor is a career criminal. John just robbed a bank and needs to get off the streets. Finding himself on the door step of Wilson posing as a friend of a friend, new to Los Angeles, who's been mugged and lost his luggage. As the evening progresses, we become deeply intertwined in the lives of these two men and discover just how deceiving appearances can be.
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“The Art of the Visit” is an invaluable resource for the socially minded. During tough economic periods people tend to visit with family and friends for a mini-vacation instead of taking more expensive trips. This practical and humorous guide establishes the ground rules for successfully spending time with those people who are most dear to us. Full of anecdotes from the author's experiences, “The Art of the Visit” illustrates the dos and don'ts...
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A hilarious guide to the intricate rituals, customs, and etiquette surrounding death in the South-and a practical collection of recipes for the final send-off.
As author Gayden Metcalfe asserts, people in the Delta have a strong sense of community, and being dead is no impediment to belonging to it. Down south, they don't forget you when you've up and died-they may even like you better and visit you more often! But just as there is an appropriate...
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Even if you've never attended a wedding in the South, you'll find laughter in the pages of this slice of Southern life and love, complete with recipes, advice, and a huge dose of that famous charm. "In the Mississippi Delta, funerals bring out the best in people, while weddings, which are supposed to be happy occasions, bring out the worst," say authors Metcalfe and Hays. For anyone planning, participating in, or attending a wedding (Southern or not),...
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Wow your guests with these wonderfully scent-sational recipes
Packed with seasonal blends, creative gifts, and much more, this book offers unique ways to make every essential oil class fun, engaging and special. The projects in this collection are perfect for groups or individuals.
Divided by seasons, each entry is cross-organized by theme, so it's easy to find a project perfect for the time of year and type of class you want to host. Categories...
12) Baby Shower Planning Like a Pro: A Step-By-Step Guide on How to Plan & Host the Perfect Baby Shower
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"Discover How to Plan & Host The Perfect Baby Shower AND Have Fun Doing It!"Baby showers are joyous occasions, but also involve a lot of planning and work. If you're looking for a fun, easy to follow, step-by-step guide to planning and hosting a baby shower, look no further--you're definitely in the right place."Baby Shower Planning Like A Pro" includes everything from theme ideas, decorations, games and activities to menu planning advice and baby...
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True crime writer Wylie Lark, snowed in at an isolated farmhouse where she's retreated to write her new book, finds a small child in the snow outside and, bringing him inside for warmth and safety, learns that the farmhouse isn't as isolated as she thought.
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We think of fungi as the bottom of the food chain, the recyclers in the circle of life. But fungi are predators. They feed on life. And there are more out there than we ever knew. As we spread into every corner of planet Earth, they are also discovering us—and that we might be the perfect host.
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"Revealing a festival of guilty pleasures, almost-masterpieces, and undeniable classics in need of revival, 35 directors champion their favorite overlooked or critically savaged gems in this guide. The list includes unsung noir films The Chase and Murder by Contract, famous flops Can't Stop the Music and Joe Versus the Volcano, art films L'ange and WR: Mysteries of the Organism, theatrical adaptations The Iceman Cometh and The Homecoming, B-movies...
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Poisonous Liaisons volume 6
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In 1958, the town of Macon, Georgia changed forever when voluptuous, voodoo-loving restauranteur, Anjette Lyles, stood trial for murder. Her restaurant was incredibly popular and Anjette was the perfect host, but underneath that welcoming, warm hearted exterior was a harsh, cold blooded murderer.
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Whether you are a diplomat or not, making a good first impression is vital to achieving success in many formal and informal settings. In Diplomatic Life, authors Vera Tanger and Sandra Amaro present a guide to overcoming a host of everyday etiquette dilemmas. Building on their personal experiences as wives of diplomats, Vera and Sandra offer a concise, easy-to-use manual filled with information on how to act and react in a variety of situations. They...
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If you've always wanted to plan and prepare the ultimate event then Perfect parties is the starting point you need. From casual cocktails with friends, to formal dining with your boss, this book provides the top tips to stress free party preparation to ensure that the big event goes swimmingly. With advice on the best location, games to get people going, music to get them to their feet and an atmosphere that sticks around until the early morning Lizzie...
