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Introduction to Permaculture
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Kobo Arc Tablet eReader (16GB)
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter #4)
by J. K. Rowling
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The Secret History
by Donna Tartt
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Godel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid
by Douglas R. Hofstadter
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The Dog Listener: A Noted Expert Tells You How to Communicate with Your Dog for Willing Cooperation
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Holidays on Ice
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