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	Shadow Beneath the City: Book One of the Secrets of Shadow 4.86 avg rating — 7 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Lion's Roar: The Wisdom of Buddhism by Joel Hopkinson (Goodreads Author), Lu Cheng (Foreword), Norman Creek Press (Editor) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 4 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Devil of Dark Dreams (Otherworld Portals #1) 3.75 avg rating — 4 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	English Language Hopes and Dreams: A Critical Analysis of EFL and ESL Textbooks 4.50 avg rating — 2 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hodmim's Hold: Part One - The Slaver's Attack (The Aldarrok Cycle Book 1) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Cambodian for Beginners

by Richard K. Gilbert

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Joel Hopkinson said: " The book is an excellent guide for studying the Khmer language. "

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The Shadow of the Gods (The Bloodsworn Saga, #1)

by John Gwynne (Goodreads Author)

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Words of my Perfect Teacher: A Complete Translation of a Classic Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism

by Patrul Rinpoche

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Shadow Beneath the City is a fast-paced, atmospheric story that blends the paranormal with the everyday in a way that feels both fresh and deeply immersive. The world-building is rich. Just when you think you know where the story is heading, it twists ...more
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Joel Hopkinson made a comment in the group Goodreads Librarians Group — Please update cover and description of The Devil of Dark Dreams topic " Hello, This book has a new cover and the blurb is not correct: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2... Please see here for new cover: https://www.amazo ...more "
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Yasir is a fan of Dark Country music, the owner of a Brisbane Steakhouse called the Dead Palomino, and the child of Afghan immigrants. When gangsters from Melbourne threaten his business, Yasir must take matters into his own hands. Problems arise whe ...more
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The book is an excellent guide for studying the Khmer language.
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Joel Hopkinson made a comment on R Snow’s review of The Devil of Dark Dreams (Otherworld Portals #1) " Thank you for reading my book. "
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Joel Hopkinson made a comment on Juanchellee Harris-Fitch’s review of The Devil of Dark Dreams (Otherworld Portals #1) " Thank you for reading my book, The Devil of Dark Dreams. I have made numerous changes to the original story that have improved it. The new version doe ...more "
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Joel Hopkinson made a comment on Victoria’s review of The Devil of Dark Dreams (Otherworld Portals #1) " Thank you for reading my book. I have made a lot of changes to the original story that I hope have improved it. Your feedback was part of this process ...more "
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