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Gunnar and Dewy are "repo" men -- one white, one black -- who work for a furniture and appliance rental company in a tough, inner-city neighborhood. Dewy, a foul-mouthed realist, happily takes Gunnar under his wing and tries to teach him how to maneuver safely through the dangers of the Columbus, Ohio, streets. Together they devise increasingly ingenious ways to reclaim properly from their most recalicitrant customers. They become fixated in particular on a woman who will not respond to any of their attempts to repossess her furniture. Both Dewy and the customer refuse to give in. And thus the stage is set for a series of events that send Gunnar's life spiraling out of control.

This superb first novel, beautifully written in minor keys that reveal the omnipresent sadness of narrator Gunnar Lund, is set on the cash-strapped streets of a rough section of Columbus, Ohio. Gunnar is an alien from Wisconsin, and has a job as a bill collector and repo man for a company that rents home appliances; he's also a white man moving through a largely African American world. Well-told, stark, gritty and realistic, The Right Man for the Job is also an extremely successful study of race in this country. It puts on no sociological airs; it simply talks honestly about white people and black people, and how they treat each other.

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Katchoo is a beautiful young woman living a quiet life with everything going for her. She's smart, independent and very much in love with her best friend, Francine. Then Katchoo meets David, a gentle but persistent young man who is determined to win Katchoo's heart. The resulting love triangle is a touching comedy of romantic errors until Katchoo's former employer comes looking for her and $850,000 in missing mob money. As her idyllic life begins to fall apart, Katchoo discovers no one can be trusted and that the past she thought she left behind now threatens to destroy her and everything she loves, including Francine. This is the first edition in the series - don't miss it!

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Based on the bestselling comic book and graphic novel series, this is the ultimate compendium of Strangers in Paradise, the critically acclaimed story of two ordinary women whose friendship turns to love during one violent summer. Author Terry Moore weaves a fascinating director's cut of the entire series from its quiet beginnings to the terrifying climax, compiling the best of the best from the first sixty-plus issues, adding never-before-seen pages and insightful commentary, and reconstructing the lives of Katchoo (the beautiful young rebel), Francine (the lovable neurotic), and the rest of his cast into a spellbinding story all its own, perfect for newcomers and hardcore fans alike.

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An engaging and informative adventure through the captivating world of Chinese cuisine, with folklore and anecdotes.

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This is the extraordinary graphic novel taught in university classrooms across the nation as a leading example of contemporary literature. From its comic beginnings in the first book, SiP takes a dramatic turn in I Dream Of You. Katchoo returns from a mysterious three-month trip to Canada to find her trusted friend David and roommate Francine angry and demanding answers. But Katchoo can't tell Francine the truth: that she was once a highly paid call girl working for the wicked and powerful Darcy Parker. Now, after two years of hiding within Francine's quiet domestic life, Parker has found Katchoo and threatens to take away the one thing Katchoo holds most dear, the secret love of her life, Francine. In this touching story of unrequited love set against the backdrop of organized crime, writer/artist Terry Moore delivers an unforgettable love story that has become a graphic novel classic, winning the Eisner Award for Best Continuing Series.

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Brett and Chase were complete opposites when they met and fell in love. Brett, tall and handsome, worked hard every day, never bounced a check, and continually looked towards a better future. Chase went from job to job, could not balance his checkbook, and did not think about the future. Brett loved watching Chase ramble on like a kid on maturity hold forever. He would not have changed a thing about Chase, and like many others, watching him dance with such pure frivolity and happiness, always brought a smile to his face, and joy to his heart. Their love exceeded their differences, and the ensuing painful tragedy created a stronger love and deeper commitment. Chase and Brett's story begins with plans for an exotic tropical vacation, but their difficult journey takes a tragic turn within ten miles of their house. Their story is fiction, but unfortunately, the events of their story continue with gay lovers all around the world.

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Meet Troy Carter Brown, a man living a life of quiet desperation. One day, a mysterious woman from California shows up on his doorstep claiming to be a walk-in, the transmigrated soul of Amy Ellis, his long lost girlfriend who died in a tragic boating accident nearly twenty years ago. Is she merely playing him in some sort of an elaborate con game, or has the soul of Amy really returned to Troy in the form of this alluring stranger named Julie Saxton. Only in the end, as Troy and Julie end up on the run together fleeing for their lives from local gangsters, will the dramatic truth be revealed.

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Tom Gatses was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1999. Instead of allowing the disease to take over his body, he chose to fight the disease like he has learned to do all his life through martial arts. He has also been diagnosed with renal failure, and is currently undergoing dialysis treatment. This guide and examples tell an easy to understand story through a personal reflection on staying ahead of Parkinson’s Disease, as well as any other ailment or debilitating disease. This book examples how the author stays focused on the positive strategies to improve daily activities and daily life from the onset of the diagnosis through years of struggling with the disorder and dealing with the family. This book describes how Tom has developed the S.A.F.E. Way of living. Through Support from families and doctors, through positive Attitude about living with the disease, to having Faith carry him through it all, and in Exercising not only his mind but his body when it actually improves his symptoms.

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This is a collection of works from the members of the Sonora, California writers group that meets the Second Saturday of each month; thus the title. The book is a varied selection of short stories and poetry from this eclectic band who have readings, recommend publishing sources and supports & encourages members to keep writing.

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The Complete Strangers In Paradise Volume Two includes the award winning stories from I Dream of You and It's A Good Life. Katchoo's past finally catches up with her and unfortunately the rest of the gang as well. They all end up in Hawaii and sparks fly!