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John S. Guest
First Published in 1987 The Yezidis: A Study in Survival traces the origin of Yezidi community's religion, describes the discovery of the people by Western travellers in the early nineteenth…
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Kenneth W Chism
Countless people struggle with shame, and you might be one of them. "The Uninvited Guest: Overcoming the Power of Shame" is your chance to kick-start a life-changing adventure into understanding…
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E W Hornung
The Unbidden Guest, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in…
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Carolyn Wells
The Staying Guest, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in…
Jean Filewych
Carol is living a fortunate life with a devoted husband and three children. She is about to embark on a dream career as a speech language pathologist. And then the…
Booth Tarkington
"The Guest of Quesnay" by Booth Tarkington is a captivating tale that transports readers to the picturesque French countryside of the late 19th century and Historical fiction. Renowned for his…
Henry Handel Richardson
"Maurice Guest" by Henry Handel Richardson is a compelling and intricate novel that delves into the complexities of love, music, and passion in the world of 19th-century European classical music…
Christopher Pleatsikas
The alien invasion genre has been the subject of many science fiction tales. While a few, like "E.T.: The Extraterrestrial," included benign, friendly aliens, the vast majority have featured aliens…
Peter Handel Richardson
Henry Handel Richardson’s debut, published in London in 1908, is set in the music scene of turn-of-the-century Leipzig, a cosmopolitan centre for the arts drawing students from around the world-among…
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Maurice Maeterlinck
The Unknown Guest, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in…
Colm Toibin
Named a Most Anticipated Book of 2023 by LitHub and The Millions! From one of the most engaging and brilliant writers of our time comes a "not to be missed"…
Ruth F Stevens
When a renowned author becomes the reluctant host to a misbehaving widow and a woman with a troubled past, he and his two guests must struggle to conquer their demons…
Fiona McFarlane
The hypnotic tale of a psychological battle on unequal terms and a superbly drawn portrait of two very particular women - a beautifully written, unnerving and acutely moving debut.
Gaar Adams
An intimate and illuminating account of queer lives and migration, homemaking and community in the Gulf, from a brilliant new voice in narrative non-fiction
Upon moving to the Gulf States…
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Emily Organ
A luxurious hotel. Ten guests. One killer.
London, 1884. When journalist Penny Green is invited to stay at the grand reopening of the Hotel Tempesta, she expects an evening of…
Dana Hanif-Booker
Embark on a whimsical musical journey with "Guest Speaker," a heartwarming children's book that introduces young readers to the enchanting world of Silky Ray, a retired Music teacher with a…
Ruth Irons
Perfect friends. A perfect family. The perfect life. And one woman who is becoming obsessed . . .
Coral Lois Jones
The Uninvited Guest is a story about a young boy that had a passion for Nature. This young boy wanted to bring his experiences to other students that were not…
Tasha Sylva
Tess has a bad habit. She can't stop snooping through her guests' belongings . . .
When Tess is forced to rent out her late sister's old room to pay…
Fahrudin Kucuk
A beautifully illutrated novel for kids covering an exciting story about the Egyptian pyramids.
Every guest has their secret. This time it's closer to home... Grief-stricken after the mysterious death of her sister Rosie, Tess starts bnb-ing out her sister's old room, but her…
Sally Rippin
Celebrating ten years of Hey Jack!
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Faye Peacock Wilson
"The House Guest" is a charming, enchanting story that teaches the value of gratitude, love, and being yourself. Two cats, Gidget and Tigress, learn an important lesson about the true…
Nita Prose
NATIONAL BESTSELLER * A new mess. A new mystery. It's up to Molly the maid to uncover the truth, no matter how dirty, in this standalone novel from the #1…
Peter Swanson
THE PERFECT STOCKING FILLER FOR BOOK LOVERS
'The twist will make you rethink everything.' New York Times Book Review 'A murder mystery set at a cosy Christmas country estate? We're…
The sparkling new novel from the million-copy bestselling author of THE MAID
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Lucy Foley
A gripping, twisty murder mystery thriller from the No.1 bestselling author of The Hunting Party.
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Liza North
A compulsive psychological thriller, perfect for fans of The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley and The Hike by Lucy Clarke.
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Michael H Zang
A Pennsylvanian draftee goes to war with the 805th Tank Destroyer Battalion, and ends up spending two years in POW camps.
Gregoire Bouillier
A "frank and wry, mad and graceful" (Slate) true story about getting dumped, and getting over it.
Franz Kotteder
In this absorbing book, the secrets of Munich's world-famous Oktoberfest's are brought to life, and its most beautiful moments are captured. Cheers!
Linda Goetz Holmes
The one unresolved issue of the Pacific War is the treatment of our prisoners of war, during and after World War II, both by the Japanese and by our own…
Susan Kusel
Muriel's family can't afford a Passover seder this year - but an act of kindness and a mysterious stranger change everything.
Hildur Knutsdottir
Hildur Knutsdottir's The Night Guest is an eerie and ensnaring story set in contemporary Reykjavik that's sure to keep you awake at night.
Fern Michaels
Beloved storyteller Fern Michaels, #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Sisterhood, Godmothers, and Men of the Sisterhood Series, masterfully blends adventure, redemption, and rich emotion…
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Takashi Hiraide
An international bestseller. A charming and wonderful novel about a cat that brings joy into a couple’s life
Bram Stoker
In this intriguing literary fragment by the author of Dracula, an English visitor to southern Germany suffers a terrifying ordeal on Walpurgis Nacht: the night when, according to local tradition…
Linda Guest-Peters
In Calvin the Forgetful Elephant, every day Calvin plays with his friends except for today! Where is everyone? What did Calvin forget? The suspense throughout is told in a rhythmic…
Lulu and Bell
Beautiful sweet sixteen guest book, perfect addition to your party. This stunning book allows guests to share wishes and comments. A lovely keepsake to look back on and remember the…
"Dracula's Guest" is a short story by Bram Stoker, first published in the short story collection Dracula's Guest and Other Weird Stories (1914). It is believed to be the first…
Bonnie Traymore
Innovation, greed, and danger collide in The Guest House, Silicon Valley Series Book 2, a stand-alone sequel to the best-selling hit page-turner The Stepfamily.
"This twisty, spine-tingling thriller will have…
Luka T Jacobs
After a year filled with stress and depression, Kayla is gifted a three-night stay at a secluded cottage on the outskirts of the mysterious Pilliga National Forest. Joined by her…
Brian Daniel
The king is going to get married. He learns about a problem in his castle and needs help with it before the wedding happens. Unfortunately, the solution he gets leads…
