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  The Egyptian Cat Mystery A Rick...

  Harold L. Goodwin

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  Winston was a big man, with jet-black curly hair and great bushy eyebrows that hid merry blue eyes. He was an expert in cybernetics, the science of electronic computer design, and his contributions to the theory of computer operations, and to advanced electronic control systems, were known to scientists around the world. Winston had originally joined the staff to supervise the design and construction of a "thinking machine," the Tractosaur....FROM THE BOOKS.

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  The Wild Heart - Stories of...

  Emma-Lindsay Squier

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  Animals watched at close quarters and written up without a moral: a sea-gull, a quail, a bear, a seal that came back. Emma-Lindsay Squier was a Californian journalist who spent her time in the field rather than the library, and said herself the book had no literary style. She was wrong about that, and right that everything in it was observed. Fifty-nine plates after Winslow Homer and George Inness, from forest edges and autumn wood-gathering to Florida and Bahamas palms, keep the wild places of these stories in view.

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  Romance

  Edgar Allan Poe

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  Romance: Edgar Allan Poe was an American writer, poet, editor, and literary critic who is best known for his poetry and short stories.
  
  Romance, who loves to nod and sing,
  With drowsy head and folded wing,
  Among the green leaves as they shake
  Far down within some shadowy lake,
  To me a painted paroquet

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  The Science of Being Well

  Wallace D. Wattles

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  Focusing on health and well-being, this audiobook complements Wattles' teachings on wealth. It explains how positive thinking and belief systems influence physical health. The book encourages listeners to focus on vitality rather than illness, aligning thoughts with wellness. By adopting constructive mental habits and a balanced lifestyle, individuals can improve their overall well-being. It's a holistic approach that connects mind, body, and energy for a healthier life.

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  Antigone

  Sophocles

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  Antigone by Sophocles is one of the most powerful and enduring tragedies of ancient Greek drama. Written in the 5th century BCE, this timeless play explores the conflict between personal conscience and state authority, revealing the devastating consequences that arise when pride and power collide.
  
  The story unfolds in the city of Thebes after a brutal civil war between two brothers, Eteocles and Polynices, who have killed each other in battle. Their uncle, King Creon, assumes the throne and issues a strict decree: Eteocles, who defended the city, will receive full honors in burial, while Polynices, considered a traitor, must remain unburied as a warning to others. Anyone who defies this order will face death.
  
  Antigone, the sister of the fallen brothers, refuses to accept this command. Guided by her sense of moral duty and loyalty to family, she believes that divine laws demand that every person deserves proper burial rites. Despite knowing the terrible punishment that awaits her, Antigone boldly chooses to honor her brother and challenge the authority of the king.
  
  As the conflict between Antigone and Creon intensifies, the play unfolds into a tragic confrontation between two unwavering beliefs—one rooted in personal conviction and sacred tradition, the other in political power and the rule of law. Around them, other voices attempt to mediate and warn of the dangers of stubborn pride, but the consequences of defiance and arrogance begin to spiral beyond control.
  
  Through poetic language and dramatic tension, Sophocles examines profound themes of justice, loyalty, fate, and the limits of authority. The play raises timeless questions about the responsibilities of individuals within society and the price of standing up for one's beliefs.
  
  Short yet deeply powerful, Antigone has remained a cornerstone of classical literature and theatre for centuries. Its exploration of moral courage, resistance, and tragic consequences continues to resonate with audiences and readers around the world.
  
  A masterpiece of ancient drama, Antigone endures as a gripping story of conviction, sacrifice, and the eternal struggle between human law and higher principles.

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  The Mary Frances Story Book; or...

  Jane Eayre Fryer

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  The Mary Frances Story Book is different from the other Mary Frances Books. They are part lessons and part story; they teach something about cooking and sewing, knitting and crocheting, housekeeping and gardening, and first-aid—and tell a story, too; but The Mary Frances Story Book is all story.On a summer afternoon Mary Frances took a holiday and sailed away across the blue water to an island—an island formed by the top of a coral mountain resting in a sea of blue; oh, so blue—a brighter blue than the water in your mother's bluing tub—not the blue that makes you feel sad and blue, but the blue that makes you laugh with happiness. The island itself and the roofs of the houses were coral white, and the green was the green of the palm and banana and mahogany tree. The breezes that blew over them were the warm, soft breezes of the southern sun. This island was the "enchanted island" of the good story-tellers which Mary Frances was allowed to visit. The story people who lived there believed in truth and beauty, and courage and kindness, and these were the theme of their stories. Like all good islands, this island had enemies, but they came to a bad end, as, in the long run, all evil persons will; and truth and beauty, and courage and kindness won the day, as they always must in every land where the searchlight of the sun flashes its beams.As may be imagined, when Mary Frances came home she had not only one, but many stories to tell; and they are written in this book....FROM THE BOOKS.

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