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The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Final Target, Iris Johansen raises the stakes and the heart rate with this relentless thriller that follows the harrowing trail of a ruthless killer on the hunt—and the woman who is determined to hunt him down.
He is the most terrifying of killers: ruthless, cunning, charismatic. And he has the means to get whatever he wants. And what Rico Chavez wants most is Elena Kyler—and...
He is the most terrifying of killers: ruthless, cunning, charismatic. And he has the means to get whatever he wants. And what Rico Chavez wants most is Elena Kyler—and...
3) The cobra
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English
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Deveraux used to run Special Ops for the CIA, before they retired him for being too ruthless. Now the President has asked the man they call the Cobra to do anything he requires to destroy the cocaine industry. No rules, no questions asked. Just do it...
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Everyman's library volume 235
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English
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Set on the Caribbean coast of South America, this love story brings together Fermina Daza, her distinguished husband, and a man who has secretly loved her for more than fifty years.
6) Stalemate
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English
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While working on determining the identity of a murdered child, forensic sculptor Eve Duncan is given a reconstruction assignment by a ruthless and sinister man who is willing to ensure her cooperation by any means necessary.
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English
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"Ryder Creed and his dogs have been making national headlines. They've intercepted several major drug stashes being smuggled through Atlanta's airport. But their newfound celebrity has also garnered some unwanted attention. When Creed and one of his dogs are called in to search a commercial fishing vessel, they discover a secret compartment. But the Colombian cartels' latest shipment isn't drugs. This time, its cargo is human. To make matters worse,...
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Atlantic Monthly Press
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English
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When the cocaine kingpin Pablo Escobar escaped his lavish, custom built prison in Colombia, the fallout drove the nation to the brink of chaos. In Killing Pablo, acclaimed journalist Mark Bowden tells the story of the US military's fifteen-month mission to find him. Drawing on unprecedented access to the soldiers, field agents, and officials involved in the chase, as well as hundreds of pages of top-secret documents and transcripts of Escobar's intercepted...
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William Morrow
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First edition.
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English
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In "Out of Captivity," Gonsalves, Stansell, and Howes recount for the first time their amazing tale of survival, friendship, and, ultimately, rescue, tracing their five and a half years as hostages of the FARC--a Colombian terrorist and Marxist rebel organization.
11) Colombia
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Big Buddy Books, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
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English
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Learn about Colombia.
12) Colombia
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Lerner Publications Co
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English
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Pack your bags! We're headed to Colombia. On this whirlwind tour, you'll learn all about the country's landscape, culture, people, and more. We'll explore Colombia's mountains and valleys, grasslands and forests, and swamps and deserts. We might even see an active volcano! We'll find the tallest palm trees in the world, take a bus ride on a brightly colored Chiva, and watch a soccer game. A special section introduces Colombia's capital, language,...
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Ecco Press
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First edition.
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English
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Ingrid Betancourt, a senator and a presidential candidate in Colombia, grew up among diplomats, literati, and artists who congregated at her parents' elegant home in Paris, France. Her father served as Colombia's ambassador to UNESCO and her mother, a political activist, continued her work on behalf of the country's countless children whose lives were being destroyed by extreme poverty and institutional neglect. Intellectually, Ingrid was influenced...
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Bearport Publishing
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English
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Take a trip to Colombia! Start in the city of Bogotá, where you'll find many colorful buildings. Then, go dance and wear costumes at the Barranquilla Carnival. And don't forget to visit the painted tombs or drink some coffee! Learn all about Colombia as you explore the country through this fun and engaging book.
15) Colombia
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Bellwether Media, Inc
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English
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"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Colombia"--Provided by publisher.
16) Colombia
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ABDO Publishing Company
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English
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Describes the geography, history, government, economy, nature, people, and culture of Colombia.
17) Colombia
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Children's Press
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English
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Describes the geography, culture, government, and people of Colombia.
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Schwartz & Wade Books
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First edition.
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English
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In Bogotá, Columbia, young José eagerly anticipates Saturday, when he can visit the library started by José Alberto Gutiérrez, a garbage collector, and take a book home to enjoy all week. Includes note about Gutiérrez's life and Bogotá.
19) Juana & Lucas
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Una joven chica de Colombia le encanta jugar con su perro, Lucas, que es su mejor amigo. Sin embargo, no le gustan las actividades de la escuela, particularmente estudiar el ingl?s--es decir, hasta su familia le informa que van a tomar un viaje especial a un lugar donde el ingl?s se habla.
A spunky young girl from Colombia loves playing with her canine best friend and resists boring school activities, especially learning English, until her family...
20) Dark roads
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"For decades, people have been warned about the Cold Creek Highway. Hitchhikers have vanished along it over the years, and women have been known to have their cars break down... and never be seen again. When Hailey McBride decides to run away from an unbearable living situation, she thinks that her outdoor skills will help her disappear into the Cold Creek wilderness, and she counts on people thinking that she was the victim of the killer. One year...
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