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  The Adventures of Scruff and...

  Shonna Wells

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  Molly finds a new little puppy called Benny and she instantly falls in love with him. Scruff becomes concerned when she announces that she is going to keep the puppy for herself. When little Benny’s father comes looking for him Molly becomes overwhelmed and has an accident. Scruff stays by her side and helps her through with a technique he learned from his mom.

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  Ming and Marie Spy for Freedom...

  Jackie French

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  An empowering and exhilarating look at the girls who went before us, and the way they shaped the world. 
    
  Ming Qong is convinced that girls have changed the world throughout history.  
  So when Ming is thrust back in time to Belgium during WWI, only to be rescued from a burning cellar by Marie -- an experienced spy at only twelve years of age -- she finally has her proof. Marie is involved with a female secret resistance group who risk their lives to outwit the German troops.  
  But Ming now faces a tough choice: will she send coded messages and risk her own life in this war on which the future depends?  
  As Ming learns, change is never easy, so how can one girl change the world? 
  From one of Australia's favourite writers comes an inspiring series for all the young people who will, one day, change the world. 
  AWARDS 
  Book Links 2023 Award for Children's Historical Fiction - Longlisted

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  Folk-Tales of Bengal

  Lal Behari Dey

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  Step into Bengal's cultural tapestry with "Folk-Tales of Bengal," a captivating anthology by Lal Behari Day 
  This audiobook unveils the magic of 22 timeless folk tales passed down through generations and promises an immersive experience into the heart of Bengal's past. This audiobook includes, among others, stories such as: 
  -	Life's Secret 
  -	Phakir Chand 
  -	The Indigent Brahman 
  -	The Story of the Rakshasas 
  -	The Story of Swet-Basanta 
  -	The Boy whom Seven Mothers suckled 
  -	The Story of Prince Sobur 
  -	The Man who wished to be Perfect 
  -	The Story of a Brahmadaitya 
  -	The Story of a Hiraman 
  -	The Origin of Rubies 
  -	The Match-making Jackal 
  -	The Boy with the Moon on his Forehead 
  -	The Bald Wife

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  The Fearsome Touch of Death -...

  Robert E. Howard

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  A man volunteers to keep vigil beside a corpse in an isolated house, dismissing superstition as foolishness and fear as weakness. As the hours drag past midnight, the silence thickens, the darkness presses close, and each small sound begins to carry a weight far heavier than it should. 
  What begins as mild discomfort sharpens into something far more dangerous. The mind, left alone in a room with the dead, has a way of filling the void. A sheet shifts. A lamp goes out. A memory of cold flesh lingers on the skin. Falred prides himself on his rationality, yet reason becomes fragile when sight fails and imagination takes control. The question is no longer whether the corpse will rise. The question is whether a living man can survive the night with his sanity intact. 
  “The Fearsome Touch of Death” is a tightly constructed tale of mounting dread. Robert E. Howard strips the setting to its essentials: one room, one corpse, one man who insists he is not afraid. The story advances with relentless clarity, each moment tightening the pressure until a single, irrevocable action brings the night to its conclusion. 
  Robert E. Howard (1906–1936) is best known as the creator of Conan the Barbarian and a central figure in the pages of Weird Tales. Beyond his sword-and-sorcery epics, Howard produced a wide range of short fiction that explored horror, the uncanny, and the fragile edge of the human mind. His work appeared regularly in Weird Tales throughout the early 1930s, alongside H. P. Lovecraft and Clark Ashton Smith. In stories like this one, Howard demonstrates that terror does not require ancient tombs or exotic realms—only a quiet room, a restless imagination, and the courage to face what may not be there at all.

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  The Ghostly Tales of Oklahoma City

  Tanya McCoy

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  Ghost stories from Oklahoma City have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!The haunted history of OKC comes to life—even when the main players are dead. Visit the Overholser House and catch a glimpse of its original occupants, one of the wealthiest families to live in Oklahoma City. Or drive past Kitchen Lake and, perhaps, keep an ear out for phantom babies crying in the night. Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.

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  Emotional Intelligence -...

  May Francis

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  "Emotional Intelligence" is a groundbreaking book that explores the concept of emotional intelligence and its impact on our personal and professional lives. 
  Written by bestselling author Daniel Goleman, the book delves into the ways in which our emotions and thoughts affect our behavior, relationships, and decision-making. Through a combination of scientific research and real-life examples, Goleman demonstrates how developing emotional intelligence can lead to greater success in all areas of life.  
  The book also provides practical strategies for improving emotional intelligence, including self-awareness, empathy, and self-regulation. 
  This book is a must-read for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of the role of emotions in our lives and how to improve our emotional intelligence.

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