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  After Many a Summer Dies the...

  Aldous Huxley

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  A Hollywood millionaire with a terror of death, whose personal physician happens to be working on a theory of longevity—these are the elements of Huxley's caustic and entertaining satire on man's desire to live indefinitely. 
   
  "A highly sensational plot that will keep astonishing you to practically the final sentence." —The New Yorker.

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  The Invisible Man

  H. G. Wells

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  Published in 1897, "The Invisible Man" is a science fiction novella by H.G. Wells. The story follows Griffin, a scientist who discovers a way to become invisible. Initially excited by his newfound power, he soon realizes the isolation and moral complications that come with it. Unable to reverse the process, Griffin turns increasingly desperate and violent. The novella explores themes of identity, ethics, and the unintended consequences of unchecked scientific experimentation

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  The Story of a Stuffed Elephant

  Laura Lee Hope

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  "He may be made of plush and cotton, but his heart is as big as a real elephant's!"
  
  Step into the magical world of the toy shop after dark! In The Story of a Stuffed Elephant, we meet a noble creature with soft tusks and a trunk that longs to be hugged. From the moment he is finished by the toy-maker, the Stuffed Elephant dreams of the adventures that await him in the "Great World" outside. His journey takes him from the crowded shelves of a department store to the arms of a playful child, and eventually into the company of other legendary toys like the Calico Clown and the Candy Rabbit. Through triumphs and mishaps, the Stuffed Elephant proves that being "just a toy" is the greatest adventure of all.
  
  The Secret Life of the Playroom: This story is a beautiful exploration of the "Make-Believe" philosophy—the idea that toys have their own adventures and friendships when the nursery lights go out. It encourages children to treat their toys with kindness, showing how a simple stuffed animal can be a brave protector and a loyal friend.
  
  A Window into Vintage Childhood: Written in 1922, this book reflects a world where toys were cherished treasures. It captures the charm of early 20th-century department stores, snowy Christmas mornings, and the simple, enduring joy of a first "best friend" made of cloth.
  
  Lessons in Resilience: The Stuffed Elephant's path isn't always easy. He faces the "perils" of being lost, the fear of the dark, and the uncertainty of new places. His quiet courage and optimistic spirit provide a gentle, comforting narrative that is perfect for bedtime reading.
  
  Give a gift of timeless wonder. Purchase "The Story of a Stuffed Elephant" today.

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  The Three Musketeers

  Alexandre Dumas

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  The first in Alexandre Dumas' The D'Artagnan Romances, The Three Musketeers is a classic swashbuckler and a seminal action-adventure story that has become a cornerstone of the genre since its publication in 1844. Set in the fifteenth century, it follows a young D'Artagnan leaving home for Paris with hopes of joining the King's Musketeers. He meets the titular three musketeers—Athos, Porthos, Aramis—and finds himself quickly wrapped up in matters of both court and state.

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  Saki's Cats

  Saki Saki

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  Saki's Cats rounds up the tales about cats, big and small, by the undisputed master of the short story.
  'Tobermory', one of Saki's most famous pieces, demonstrates the danger that would ensue from granting cats the power of speech – animals have long lurked unseen, eavesdropping, in the background. The tom in 'The Philanthropist and the Happy Cat' is the only one to enjoy his meal, as is the leopard in 'The Guests'. In 'The Penance' and 'Mrs Packletide's Tiger', hunters who put cats in their sights are humiliated and blackmailed. 'The Achievement of the Cat' considers how cats have come to be served by the human race.
  In addition to the short stories about cats, Saki's Cats also collects Saki's juvenile letters to his sister Ethel about the tiger cub he adopted while living in Burma.
  The feisty felines of these tales are the only clear winners, and, with a characteristic smirk and dash of his pen, it is Edwardian Society that Saki sends slinking off, tail between its legs.

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  The Modern Soul

  Mansfield Katherine

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  The Modern Soul is more about characters than action. The story begins with the stereotype of the pompous German music professor explaining to the young English narrator why he incessantly eats cherries: “There is nothing like cherries for producing free saliva after trombone playing, especially after Grieg’s ‘Ich Liebe Dich’” He’s cherry eating is connected with a consuming desire for women. The two older Germans, the Professor and the German actress’ mother, talk incessantly of food and soul. They agree that the English are “fish blooded,” cold and without soul. The modern soul is posture and hypocrisy; the varieties of sexual attraction are puzzles and complexities that human beings cannot handle. Characterisation

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