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  The Eagle in the Mirror

  Jesse Fink

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  The longest serving spy for the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6), Charles Howard "Dick" Ellis came to New York at the beginning of World War II as deputy to William Stephenson at British Security Coordination (BSC) and helped set up for William Donovan the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), what would eventually evolve into the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). 
   
   
   
  Ellis allegedly received prior warning of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and, through the conduit of Stephenson, relayed that warning to President Franklin D. Roosevelt. After World War II, Ellis was awarded the Legion of Merit by President Harry S. Truman. 
   
   
   
  But in the 1980s espionage writer Chapman Pincher and retired Security Service (MI5) intelligence officer Peter Wright posthumously accused Ellis of having operated as a "triple agent" for Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union. 
   
   
   
  In 1965, while under interrogation in London, Ellis had allegedly made a confession that he had supplied information to the Nazis prior to the war. However, Pincher's and Wright's accusations against Ellis have never been comprehensively proven. Was Ellis guilty or was an innocent man framed? Did he take the fall for someone else?

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  The Doctor Looks at Literature -...

  Joseph Collins

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  A New York neurologist reads the writers of his day as a physician reads patients: James Joyce, Dostoevsky, Dorothy Richardson, Proust, Katherine Mansfield and Rebecca West, Stella Benson and Virginia Woolf, the diarists Barbellion and Amiel, Duhamel and D. H. Lawrence. Joseph Collins had reviewed Ulysses for the New York Times in 1922, and this book of 1923 carries the same mixture of admiration and clinical alarm. The method is dated and the judgements are startling, which is exactly why the book is worth reading now. Fifty-nine plates, from Thomas Eakins to Adolph von Menzel, turn the same clinical gaze on the body in portraits, tooth transplants and doctors at the bedside.

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  Do The Thing - A Science-Backed...

  Erin Laverone

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  You already know what to do, so why is doing it still so hard? 
  When motivation fades and life gets messy, most behavior-change advice collapses. Willpower is unreliable. Discipline becomes brittle. And the cycle of trying, failing, and blaming yourself starts all over again. 
  In Do The Thing, behavior change coach Erin Laverone offers a smarter, more empathetic approach to taking action. Grounded in habit science and shaped by more than seventeen years of real-world coaching experience, this book treats behavior change not as a character test, but as a practical, adaptable process. 
  Instead of asking you to try harder, Do The Thing shows you how to design habits that actually fit your life, your environment, and the way your brain really works. You’ll learn how to reduce friction, experiment without shame, and keep moving forward even when motivation disappears. 
  This is not a rigid system or a one-size-fits-all plan. It’s a flexible, science-backed framework that helps you close the gap between intention and action without perfectionism or self-blame. 
  You don’t need more discipline or more motivation. You need a process that works when real life shows up. 
  Open the book. Do the thing.

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  John Denver - A Life from...

  Hourly History

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  John Denver was a musician with a roving free spirit. He left on a jet plane and promised to be back again. Just like the seasons, he went through plenty of changes, but he always returned to the source of his inspiration. John Denver was inspired by nature and the love of life in general. He wrote songs about how sunshine made him happy and how the natural disposition of Mother Earth made him high. 
  John Denver was not the flashiest of characters. He was often described as being rather plain, sometimes even a bit dull, with his floppy hair and wire-rimmed glasses. Yet even his harshest of critics had to admit that there was a pure intensity in his songs. Denver tapped into the beauty and love that all of us long for deep down in our souls. And, behind the wholesome, carefree facade was a man wrestling with inner struggles. Denver’s life wasn’t as idyllic as his music might suggest. He faced many challenges, including a battle with alcohol addiction. This book takes you on a journey through John Denver’s life and music, exploring the man behind the melodies and the legacy of one of the most beloved artists of his time.

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  Her fairy prince

  GERTRUDE WARDEN

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  The first speaker, Mr., or Captain Garth, as he styled himself, was a man of medium height, inclined to stoutness and of florid complexion, with bloodshot blue eyes, plentiful prematurely-white hair, a heavy cavalry moustache, and a jovial swaggering manner. His clothes were carefully brushed and darned, his boots beautifully polished, and his chimney-pot hat, set rakishly on one side on his white curls, was suspiciously shiny in its surface. The Captains red face, overhanging eyebrows, and ferocious moustache were wont to frighten children, of whom he was specially fond; but his features were well-cut and his manners plausible, and most women considered him a very good-looking man for his six-and-fifty years.

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  The History of Photography

  KidsChoice

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  This audiobook was created using synthetic speech generated by AI technology. The voice is not that of a human speaker, but has been carefully produced to ensure a clear and engaging listening experience.    KidsChoice: World knowledge for Children is an engaging audiobook series that takes young listeners on a fascinating journey to explore and understand the world around them. Aimed at curious children aged 7 to 99, this series dives into a variety of topics in science, society, and culture, making complex ideas accessible and exciting.  Each episode brings a unique theme to life—whether exploring the mysteries of space, uncovering the secrets of the human body, or discovering the diversity of cultures and traditions worldwide. With lively narration, interesting facts, and interactive elements, the series guides young listeners on an adventure full of discovery, encouraging them to ask questions and expand their understanding in a fun way.  In the scientific world of KidsChoice, children learn about the wonders of nature and the universe. Concepts like the solar system, animal behavior, the human body, and Earth's various ecosystems are explained in a way that is easy for kids to grasp and find fascinating. Exciting analogies and vivid examples help spark curiosity, turning learning into an adventure.  Societal topics also have a special place in the series. KidsChoice introduces young listeners to the basics of community, compassion, and making a positive impact. Children learn what it means to be a good citizen and how they can make small, meaningful contributions to their communities.  Additionally, KidsChoice opens a window to the vibrant world of global cultures. Through a virtual journey around the globe, children discover how people in other countries live, the customs and traditions they follow, the languages they speak, and the foods they enjoy. This fosters understanding and respect for diverse ways of life, celebrating the richness of human experience as a beautiful, valuable part of the world.  With its vivid language and captivating soundscapes, "KidsChoice: World knowledge for Children" turns learning into an exciting experience, sparking a lifelong curiosity and a deeper understanding of the world around them.

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