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  Otto Papesch - His Fate of...

  Christine Moeller

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  Otto Papesch was my father. I was four years old when he died. I asked myself for years what kind of a human being he was. I have attempted to paint a picture of that handsome, charismatic, cultivated, professional chemical engineer, enthusiastic sportsman, photographer and family man by basing myself on the vast correspondence that still exists, his diary of 1917, stories about him from my mother and grandparents and the innumerable photos he took over the years. This has been an attempt to describe his prominent characteristics but also shed light on his 
  dilemmas and the contradictions in his personality and thereby to describe the important events of his short life. Would his destiny have been different had he been born a year later?

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  Treasures in Darkness - A...

  Sharon Betters

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  Grief can be so debilitating that it blinds you to God's presence. Many who grieve struggle to face the sudden loss, much less embrace it and rest in it. In this remarkably honest book, Sharon Betters tells us the story of her teenage son's sudden death in a car accident. Excerpts from Sharon's journal express her raw grief, anger, and hunger to understand how God can be good and loving and still take away her youngest child.Sharon Betters draws readers to a passage from Isaiah that carries God's promise to provide treasures for his people in the very midst of darkness and trouble. Whether they're suffering from recent or loss from the distant past, readers of Treasures in Darkness will see how they can experience God's presence and love even during the darkest times.

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  The Year the World Paused -...

  Janet Wiszowaty, Kathleen...

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  What happens when life throws us a curveball? Usually, we deal with it in the moment and go on about our day. But what happens when the world is thrown a curveball — a global pandemic? The world is forced to pause. 
  In this book, you will meet 21 courageous authors who chose to act when thrown the curveball of the pandemic. Like most of us, they were not prepared for the year 2020. But in each captivating story, we see how they met the challenging year head-on in their own unique and resilient way. 
  The world will never forget the impact of the pandemic. In this compelling and hard-to-put-down anthology, these authors share their stories of inspiring experiences which provided them with an unexpected transformation in their lives. As you turn each page, remember to pause and reflect upon how your life has been impacted, and transformed, and let us all remember that the only constant in life is change. 
  Praise for The Year the World Paused: Stories of Inspiration and Transformation 
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  "This culmination of stories is emotional and thoughtful while giving hope and excitement for our future. These amazing authors have put into riveting words their experiences during 2020, so valuable and heartfelt." -- C. Gagliardi 
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  "What a beautiful perspective and powerful tool for those who are feeling the stress, anxiety, and pressure that comes with change." -- D. Riendeau 
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  "We are all human and wildly alike yet so completely different. I could see/feel myself weaving between each of these stories as I read them. These people made me feel “normal” during all the pivoting, loss, grief, confinement, and uncertainties Covid presented to us all." -- T. Powers

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  Why Can't Somebody Just Die...

  Gerhard Maroscher

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  “A memoir that offers a rare, underrepresented perspective of World War II.” -Kirkus
  
  _A true story of a Romanian family’s miraculous survival of World War II, becoming refugees, fleeing their homeland, starving after the war, and coming to the United States to live the American Dream._Life was full of promise for the young Maroscher family. Gustav was a teacher; Helene was busy rearing two boys and managing their small farm. The war changed everything. While Gustav fought the Russians on the Eastern Front, Helene fled the advancing army to her sister’s house in Germany. Danger and hardship transformed Helene from a shy young mother into a lioness; she once pointed an illegal pistol at the Nazi refugee camp director to save her younger son’s life. In the early years of the war, Gustav had helped a Jewish friend at considerable risk to himself. As a released prisoner of war, Gustav faced certain arrest after returning home. His friend, now the communist police commissioner, protected him. Eventually, though, his friend could no longer protect him, and Gustav fled to the West.To reunite the family, Helene and her sons made a dangerous nighttime border crossing from communist East Germany to the West. After being reunited in West Germany they faced discrimination and hunger. The family immigrated to the USA and embraced the freedoms and opportunities of America. Gustav became an engineer working on NASA’s Moon Shot. Helene became an independent businesswoman. Their sons continue to thrive and enjoy their freedom.

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  Meditation - Sounds of...

  Various

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  Ancient wisdom meets the rhythm of nature—immerse yourself in the storytelling tradition of Native American tales.
   
  Step into the mystical world of Meditation: Sounds of Thunderstorms - Native American Tales, a digital audio edition that brings the cherished legends of Indigenous cultures to life, accompanied by the deep resonance of rolling thunderstorms. These timeless stories, re-cast as children's tales in the 1920s, preserve the spirit, teachings, and magic of oral storytelling, including:
   
  Iagoo, The Story-Teller – The keeper of wisdom, weaving tales that transport listeners across time.  Shin-ge-bis Fools The North Wind – A tale of courage and cleverness, proving that a fearless heart can defy even nature’s harshest forces. ☁️ The Little Boy And Girl In The Clouds – A story of innocence, wonder, and the mysteries of the sky above.  The Child Of The Evening Star – A tale of love, destiny, and the mystical connections between earth and the heavens.  The Boy Who Snared The Sun – A powerful legend about determination and the balance of nature’s forces.  How The Summer Came – A heartwarming account of seasonal change, renewal, and hope.  Grasshopper – A delightful tale embracing the harmony of nature and the lessons of patience.  The Fairy Bride – A story of magic, transformation, and the bonds that tie us to the unseen world.
   
  •	A Sonic Journey Through Storytelling – The thunderstorms elevate every spoken word, creating a deeply immersive listening experience.
   
  •	Preserving Cultural Wisdom – These stories, passed through generations, carry lessons of respect, courage, and connection to nature.
   
  •	Ideal for Reflection & Meditation – Whether for personal growth or quiet contemplation, this edition honors the wisdom of Indigenous traditions.

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  50+ Great Novellas and Short...

  Washington Irving, Prosper...

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  This collection is a compilation of novels and short stories by some of the greatest masters of fiction literature.
  The collection includes works spanning over 150 years from the beginning of the 19th century to the second half of the 20th century.
  The works vary in genre, including humorous, lyrical, psychological, romantic, detective, fantastic, adventurous, and mystical prose.
  It features classics of American, British, Irish, French, German, and Russian literature.
  Some of the outstanding authors included in this collection: Washington Irving, Edgar Allan Poe, Charles Dickens, Herman Melville, Leo Tolstoy, Guy de Maupassant, Arthur Conan Doyle, Franz Kafka, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Virginia Woolf, Ernest Hemingway, Ray Bradbury, Agatha Christie, and many more.
   
  This book is intended for teachers and true literature enthusiasts.
  Washington Irving. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
  Prosper Mérimée. Mateo Falcone
  Nathaniel Hawthorne. The Ambitious Guest
  Edgar Allan Poe. The Masque of the Red Death
  Edgar Allan Poe. The Gold-Bug
  Ivan Turgenev. The District Doctor
  Charles Dicken. A Christmas Carol
  Herman Melville. The Lightning-Rod Man
  Mark Twain. The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County
  Mark Twain. Aurelia's Unfortunate Young Man
  Bret Harte. The Luck of Roaring Camp
  Robert Louis Stevenson. The strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
  Leo Tolstoy. Kholstomer, The Story Of A Horse
  Leo Tolstoy. Alyosha The Pot
  Guy de Maupassant. The Necklace
  Oscar Wilde. The Selfish Giant
  Ambrose Bierce. An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge
  Thomas Hardy. The Three Strangers
  Ambrose Bierce. The Magic Shop
  Anton Chekhov. The Darling
  Arthur Conan Doyle. The Case of Lady Sannox
  Rudyard Kipling. Rikki-Tikki-Tavi
  Jack London. The Law of Life
  Rainer Maria Rilke. How Old Timofei Died Singing
  H. H. Munro, or Saki. The Music On The Hill
  O. Henry. The Gift of the Magi
  O. Henry. The Ransom of Red Chief
  Charlotte Perkins Gilman. The Yellow Wallpaper
  Katherine Mansfield. The Fly
  Willa Cather. A Wagner Matinée
  James Joyce. Araby
  James Joyce. Eveline
  D. H. Lawrence. The Prussian Officer
  Franz Kafka. The Metamorphosis
  Franz Kafka. Jackals and Arabs
  Fiodor Dostoievski. The Dream Of A Ridiculous Man
  Sherwood Anderson. The Egg
  Virginia Woolf. The Mark On The Wall
  Ring Lardner. The Golden Honeymoon
  John Galsworthy. The Broken Boot
  Joseph Conrad. Heart Of Darkness
  F. Scott Fitzgerald. The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button
  Ernest Hemingway. The Sun Also Rises
  Ray Bradbury. Asleep In Armageddon
  Isaac Asimov. Youth
  E.M. Forster. The Machine Stops
  H. P. Lovecraft. The Call of Cthulhu
  Agatha Christie. The Adventure of "The Western Star"
  Agatha Christie. The Tragedy at Marsdon Manor
  Agatha Christie. The Adventure of the Cheap Flat

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