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box n 1: a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid; "he rummaged through a box of spare parts" 2: private area in a theater or grandstand where a small group can watch the performance; "the royal box was empty" syn loge 3: the quantity contained in a box; "he gave her a box of chocolates" syn boxful 4: a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible; "his lying got him into a tight corner" syn corner 5: a rectangular drawing; "the flowchart contained many boxes" 6: evergreen shrubs or small trees syn boxwood 7: any one of several designated areas on a ball field where the batter or catcher or coaches are positioned; "the umpire warned the batter to stay in the batter's box" 8: the driver's seat on a coach; "an armed guard sat in the box with the driver" syn box seat 9: separate partitioned area in a public place for a few people; "the sentry stayed in his box to avoid the cold" 10: a blow with the hand (usually on the ear); "I gave him a good box on the ear" v 1: put into a box; "box the gift, please" syn package ant unbox 2: hit with the fist; "I'll box your ears!" 3: engage in a boxing match Source: WordNet. Princeton University
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The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo unabridged on 13 CDs in hard, vinyl boxby Stieg LarssonBooks on TapeFour decades ago Harriet Vanger, a young scion of one of the wealthiest families in Sweden and about her octogenarian uncle, determined to know the truth about what he believes was her murder. It's about Mikael Blomkvist, a crusading journalist recently at the wrong end of a libel case, hired to get to the bottom of Harriet's disappearance . . . and about Lisbeth Salander, a twenty-four-year-old pierced and tattooed genius hacker possessed of the hard-earned wisdom of someone twice her age who assists Blomkvist with the investigation. This unlikely team discovers a vein of nearly unfathomable iniquity running through the Vanger family, astonishing corruption in the highest echelons of Swedish industrialism, and an unexpected connection between themselves. Contagiously exciting, it's about society at its most hidden, and about the intimate lives of a brilliantly realized cast of characters, all of them forced to face the darker aspects of their world and of their own lives. The George R.R. Martin Song Of Ice and Fire Hardcover Box Set featuring A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, and A Feast for Crows (Amazon Exclusive) (Song of Fire and Ice) by George R.R. MartinGeorge R.R. Martin's A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE -- the story so far. The greatest epic work of the modern age is now available in a collectible box set. A GAME OF THRONES has been adapted into a hit HBO original series. George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series has set the benchmark for contemporary epic fantasy. Labelled by Time magazine as one of the top 100 most influential people in the world, Martin has conjured a world as complex and vibrant as that of J.R.R. Tolkien's, populated by a huge cast of fascinating, complex characters, and boasting a history that stretches back twelve thousand years. Three great storylines weave through the books, charting the civil war for control of the Seven Kingdoms; the defence of the towering Wall of ice in the uttermost north against the unearthly threat of the Others; and across the Narrow Sea the rise to power of Daenerys Targaryen and the last live dragons in the world. The HBO adaption of A Game of Thrones is currently airing worldwide and has already proved so popular that a second season has been commissioned. The box set includes: A GAME OF THRONES A CLASH OF KINGS A STORM OF SWORDS, 1: STEEL AND SNOW A STORM OF SWORDS, 2: BLOOD AND GOLD A FEAST FOR CROWS Twilight (Book 1 of Twilight) Unabridged on 11 CDs in Box [Stephanie Meyer] by Meyer/ StephanieBooks on Tape (Unabridged)About three things I was absolutely positive: First, Edward was a vampire. Second, there was a part of him-and I didn't know how dominant that part might be-that thirsted for my blood. And third, I was unconditionally and irrevocably in love with him. "I'D NEVER GIVEN MUCH THOUGHT TO HOW I WOULD DIE- I'd had reason enough in the last few months -but even if I had, I would not have imagined it like this. . . . Surely it was a good way to die, in the place of something else, someone I loved. Noble, even. That ought to count for something." When Isabella Swan moves to the gloomy town of Forks and meets the mysterious, alluring Edward Cullen, her life takes a thrilling and terrifying turn. With his porcelain skin, golden eyes, mesmerizing voice, and supernatural gifts, Edward is both irresistible and impenetrable. Up until now, he has managed to keep his true identity hidden, but Bella is determined to uncover his dark secret. What Bella doesn't realize is the closer she gets to him, the more she is putting herself and those around her at risk. And, it might be too late to turn back. . . . Deeply seductive and extraordinarily suspenseful, Twilight will have readers riveted right until the very last page is turned. Box Set: Vampire Love Story Series (Five paranormal romance novels) by H.T. NightBoxed set of five #1 bestselling Vampire Love Story novels: Boxed set of five #1 bestselling Vampire Love Story novels: The Power of Now Unabridged on 7 CDs in Box [Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment] by Eckhart (Author) TolleNew WorldNew! Fast shipping! Think and Grow Rich (Your Coach in a Box) by Napoleon HillYour Coach In A Box
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