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  Frankenstein

  Mary Shelley

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  Mary Shelley’s classic novel, presented in its original 1818 text, Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read. 
  The original 1818 text of Frankenstein preserves the hard-hitting and politically-charged aspects of Shelley’s original writing, as well as her unflinching wit and strong female voice. The classic novel is famously subtitled The Modern Prometheus and based on the Ancient Greek myth of Prometheus, as both Victor Frankenstein and Prometheus developed science that gives humans immortality. 
    
  Few creatures of horror have seized readers' imaginations and held them for so long as the anguished monster of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. The story of Victor Frankenstein's terrible creation and the havoc it caused has enthralled generations of readers and inspired countless writers of horror and suspense. Considering the gothic novel's enduring success, it is remarkable that it began merely as a whim of Lord Byron's 
  The illustrious poets failed to complete their ghost stories, but Mary Shelley rose supremely to the challenge With Frankenstein, she succeeded admirably in the task she set for herself: to create a story that, in her own words, "would speak to the mysterious fears of our nature and awaken thrilling horror — one to make the reader dread to look round, to curdle the blood, and quicken the beatings of the heart. 
  The book has inspired numerous movie, theatrical, and television adaptations. 
  A top 100 Great American Read, it's one of the best-loved and most influential works ever published.

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  Cogs and Daggers - The...

  JM Steiner

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  "Cogs and Daggers" is a gripping tale of friendship, betrayal, and adventure, set in a world where steam-powered machinery meets futuristic technology. Prepare to be enthralled by the vividly imagined world, the dynamic characters, and the heart-pounding twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. Get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey.

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  Deadly Admirer

  Christine Green

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  Kate Kinsella is working as a part-time general nurse at Longborough Hospital. The Saturday night shift can be full of surprises, but she wasn't expecting to find her next PI client among her patients.Vanessa Wootten, a fellow nurse, has taken a deadly cocktail of pills in an attempt to take her own life.As Vanessa recovers, she confides in Kate. She's convinced she has a deadly admirer — and she needs Kate's help.Kate is warned to stay away from Vanessa. She has a reputation for being neurotic.But then one of Vanessa's elderly patients dies and a message is discovered scrawled in felt-tip pen on her mirror: FOR YOU, V.Kate is suddenly plunged into a baffling murder investigation.She must protect Vanessa at all costs, but that's easier said than done when your client is missing . . .

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  Kakaki The Medicine Woman

  Anonym

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  Kakaki, The Medicine Woman is a haunting exploration of gender empowerment across native cultures and archetypes in 19th century Canada.

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  X-Rays - A Graphic History

  Rachael L. Thomas

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  With X-rays, doctors detect problems human eyes can't see. X-rays are a form of invisible radiation. This powerful medical technology helps experts look inside the body and even treat illnesses. But early on, X-rays caused harm too, as people used them without enough protection.
  
  This graphic history covers the discovery of X-rays, the development of safety standards, and the rise of more powerful and precise X-ray machines. Find out how modern doctors create digital images of the inner body—even 3D images of our brains!

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  The Little Soldier Who Dared - A...

  Kostas Zarifis, Mike Faraday

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  Narrated by Stephen Fry, The Little Soldier Who Dared is a prequel to the video game Tin Hearts. Albert, an inventor of Victorian times, and his daughter Rose travel to a toymaking convention to show off their wares and have an important meeting, the outcome of which could forever change their destiny. Albert's toys however are special in ways unknown even to him! What goes on at night when the convention hall is emptied of its crowds? And if Albert gets his wish, will it be quite what he was expecting? The Little Soldier Who Dared is narrated by legend Stephen Fry, written by Kostas Zarifis and Mike Faraday, Art by Taufiq Permana, Animation by Thor Hayton and Sound & Music by Matthew Chastney.

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