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  Adventure of the...

  Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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  "The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans" is one of the 56 Sherlock Holmes short stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. It is one of eight stories in the cycle collected as His Last Bow, and is the second and final appearance of Mycroft Holmes. Doyle ranked "The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans" fourteenth in a list of his nineteen favourite Sherlock Holmes stories. The monotony of thick smog-shrouded London is broken by a sudden visit from Holmes' brother Mycroft. He has come about some missing, secret submarine plans. Seven of the ten pages - three are still missing - were found with Arthur Cadogan West's body. He was a young clerk in a government office at Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, whose body was found next to the Underground tracks near the Aldgate tube station, his head crushed. He had little money with him (although there appears to have been no robbery), theatre tickets, and curiously, no Underground ticket. The three missing pages by themselves could enable one of Britain's enemies to build a Bruce-Partington submarine.

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  Life Triumphant The: Mastering...

  James Allen

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  Offering his patented brand of spiritual advice that relied as much on self-empowerment as inspiration, James Allen-one of the most popular writers in the field at the turn of the 20th century-sets out to show the elements of character and conduct that go towards building a "life of calm strength and superlative victory." In helping the reader achieve "victory over all the dark things of life," Allen has written a self-help book for anyone "eager to learn, and earnest to achieve." This is another inspirational landmark from the bestselling author of As a Man Thinketh. British author and pop philosopher JAMES ALLEN (1864-1912) retired from the business world to pursue a life of writing and contemplation. He authored many books about the power of thought including The Way of Peace, The Mastery of Destiny, and Entering the Kingdom

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  Alice in Wonderland

  Lewis Carroll

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  Explore the world of Alice in Wonderland like never before. 
  Lewis Carroll’s classic story has transcended the ages to become one of the most well-known and popular tales of the 19th century. For generations, his creativity and whimsical imagination have entertained and inspired generations, cementing it as both a powerful part of popular culture and an influential book in literary history. 
  Now, this beautifully-recorded audiobook lets you experience Lewis Carol’s imagination in an all-new way, bringing to life these fanciful characters, fantastic places, and the timeless adventure which Alice discovers in the strange world of Wonderland. As a testament to Carol’s masterful storytelling and captivating prose, this audiobook will take you back to the nostalgia of your youth when you first experienced this unique and memorable story. 
  Perfect for fans of folklore, fables, and the classic stories of old, this wonderful audiobook will become a cherished part of your collection. Plus, it also makes a thoughtful and creative gift idea for your friends, relatives, and family members.Ready to discover the world of Alice in Wonderland? Then grab your copy now!

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  The Bridge of San Luis Rey

  Thornton Wilder

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  The Bridge of San Luis Rey, Thornton Wilder's second novel, won him the first of his three Pulitzer Prizes. The novel opens in the aftermath of an inexplicable tragedy—a tiny footbridge in Peru breaks, and five travelers hurtle to their deaths. Most townspeople think to themselves with secret joy, "Within 10 minutes myself...." But for Brother Juniper, a humble Franciscan friar who witnesses the catastrophe, the question is inescapable: Why those five? Suddenly, Brother Juniper is committed to discover what manner of lives these five disparate people led—and whether it was divine intervention that took their lives, or a capricious fate.  Wilder maintained in his works that true meaning and beauty are found in ordinary experience. This is especially true of The Bridge of San Luis Rey. From the very beginning to the stunning conclusion, the listener is absorbed into the individual stories of the five victims, and how their destinies intertwine.

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  The Box Tunnel

  Charles Reade

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  Charles Reade (1814-1884) was an English novelist and dramatist, best known for The Cloister and the Hearth."The Box Tunnel" tells the story of a bet between two soldiers, travelling on a train across Britain, in the spring of 1847, that one of them will not manage to kiss one of the two other ladies travelling in the carriage. One of these ladies is pretty, the other rather unattractive.The young soldier takes up the bet, and when the train reaches the box tunnel, just after Swindon, he commits the outrage on the delicious young Miss Haythorne. This ungentlemanly conduct cannot be allowed to go unpunished, and Miss Haythorne takes a most unexpected revenge.

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  Crabbed Age and Youth (Unabridged)

  Robert Louis Stevenson

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  Crabbed Age ad Youth is a short story by Robert Louis Stevenson: There is a strong feeling in favour of cowardly and prudential proverbs. The sentiments of a man while he is full of ardour and hope are to be received, it is supposed, with some qualification. But when the same person has ignominiously failed and begins to eat up his words, he should be listened to like an oracle. Most of our pocket wisdom is conceived for the use of mediocre people, to discourage them from ambitious attempts, and generally console them in their mediocrity.

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