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  Edgar Allan Poe - His Poems...

  Kelly Mass

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  Perhaps you have heard of Edgar Allan Poe. Perhaps not. Either way, this 19th-century author has received quite some fame for his works and his unique style. His mystery and gruesome horror stories, comedy, and other genres have reached far into the depths of American literature. 
  Edgar Allan Poe had a life, a background worth studying. His experiences have led him to his career success, his published works, and many other honors. 
  His death, however, was and still is a mystery by itself. Many possible causes have been attributed his sudden passing, as the person who found him was still bewildered. Find out more about this fascinating author in a time we can hardly understand without knowing more about it.

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  Bad Paper - Chasing Debt from...

  Jake Halpern

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  Jake Halpern introduces us to a former banking executive and a former armed robber who become partners and go in quest of 'paper' - the uncollected debts that are sold off by banks for pennies on the dollar. As Halpern shows, the world of consumer debt collection is a wild and unregulated shadowland, where operators may misrepresent a debtor's situation, make illegal threats, and even lay claim to debts that are not theirs to collect in the first place. Halpern follows his collectors as they intimidate competitors with weapons, manage high-pressure call centers, and scheme new ways to benefit from American's debt-industrial complex. He also explores the history of collection agencies and reveals the human cost of a system that leaves hardworking Americans with little opportunity to retire their debts in a reasonable way.

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  Meditations: Main Ideas & Key...

  Parth Sawhney

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  Ancient wisdom for modern challenges. 
  Meditations is a collection of private thoughts of the great Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius who reflected daily on the essential tenets of philosophy by writing personal notes to himself. In this way, he persuaded himself every night to stay on the right path by repeating to himself his observations and the lessons he learned touching on the core principles and beliefs of Stoic philosophy.  
  This book is, without doubt, one of the finest works of spiritual and ethical thought ever written, consisting of a series of spiritual exercises enriched with wisdom, practical instruction, and a profound grasp of human behavior. 
  In this Snapshort, you’ll learn how to:Apply the basic precepts of Stoicism to the contemporary world.Let go of anxiety and concentrate your efforts on your inner life.Fulfill leadership demands while keeping personal integrity and spiritual well-being in mind.

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  In Solitary Witness - The Life...

  Gordon Charles Zahn

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  This is the book that discovered Franz Jägerstätter and his inspiring story of unyielding resistance to Nazi orders and his commitment to the dictates of conscience even at the cost of life itself. 
   When German troops moved into Austria in 1938, Jägerstätter was the only man in his village to vote against the Anschluss (Annexation of Austria). Although he was not involved in any political organization and did, in fact, undergo one brief period of military training, he remained openly anti-Nazi and declared he would not fight in Hitler's war. This twentieth-century martyr, a husband and father of three, was beheaded for his refusal to serve a ruler his conscience could not accept.

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  3000 Miles in the Great Smokies

  William A. Hart

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  A hiking memoir by “a man whose soul is held in thrall by remote places in the Smokies where . . . rising trout and fog-laden valleys rule supreme” (Jim Casada, The Literature of Hiking in the Smokies).   Bill Hart has hiked, camped and fished in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park for more than forty years. In over three thousand miles of walking, he has recorded experiences and impressions that will delight readers of all ages. Whether exploring some of the most remote sections of the Smokies, angling for trout, meeting mountain folk, or marveling at the flora and fauna around him, Bill has a gift for heartfelt storytelling and a wealth of knowledge to share about the park. Join him for an unforgettable journey through a beloved national treasure.   Includes photos   “[A] collection of essays and journal entries of over 40 years of hiking, camping and exploring in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.” —Go Knoxville   “A compilation of thoughts and reminiscences of his wonderful days and nights there.” —Smoky Scout’s Hiking Adventures

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  Artists On Art - A Short Story...

  H. P. Lovecraft, Edgar Allan...

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  Art. The greatest standard bearer of what the human condition really is?  Or Emperor’s Clothes, cheap gimmicks displayed as all-knowing? 
  When it comes to writing we have our favourite authors.  But what of the authors themselves. What are they keen to write of? 
  For our classic authors; from Poe to Lovecraft, from Woolf to Fitzgerald art in their words, is something to be admired.  From many angles, many views, their stories, their characters interact with art and the consequences fall as they may.

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