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  The Gift of the Magi

  O. Henry

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  A well-known story of holiday generosity and true love, The Gift of the Magi has long been a Christmas classic.
   
  Husband and wife Jim and Della want to give each other beautiful gifts for the holiday, but they have very little money. On Christmas Eve, each of them makes a bold sacrifice to give the other something truly special.
   
  First published in 1905 in The New York Sunday World, O. Henry’s tale is just as relevant and touching now as ever.

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  Aristocratic Education - From...

  Stephen Leacock

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  Stephen P H Butler Leacock FRSC was born on the 30th December 1869 in Swanmore, near Southampton, England, the third of eleven children. 
  The family emigrated to Canada in 1876 to live on a 100-acre farm in Sutton, Ontario.  There Leacock was home-schooled and later enrolled into the elite private school Upper Canada College in Toronto.  Academically he was very strong and enrolled at the University of Toronto to study languages and literature.  He left there after his alcoholic father abandoned the family and finances were too stretched to continue his attendance.  He now enrolled in a three-month course at Strathroy Collegiate Institute to become a qualified high school teacher and with it a regular income. 
  Leacock published humorous articles in many Canadian and US magazines but his real passion was economics and political theory.  In 1899 he enrolled for postgraduate studies at the University of Chicago and earned his PhD in 1903. 
  His marriage to Beatrix Hamilton produced a single child 15 years later.  Over time father and son developed a love-hate relationship, partially caused by his son’s diminutive stature of only four feet.  
  He accepted a post at McGill University and kept it until he retired in 1936.  His work ‘Elements of Political Science’, was adopted as a standard textbook for two decades and was also his most profitable.  He now also began public speaking and lecturing.  
  In 1910, he privately printed some articles as ‘Literary Lapses’.  It was then released by a recognised publisher, and he became a commercially successful writer.  His collections of light-hearted whimsy, parody, nonsense, and satire were now frequently published along with biographies and several award-winning volumes on Canada. 
  Politically Leacock was a difficult creature.  He opposed women’s right to vote, was a champion of Empire but advocated social welfare legislation and wealth redistribution, but he often caused friction with his racist views. 
  Leacock has been forgotten as an economist, but it’s often said that in 1911 more people had heard of him than had heard of Canada.  For the decade after 1915 Leacock was the most popular humorist in the English-speaking world. 
  Stephen Leacock died on 28th March 1944 of throat cancer in Toronto, Canada.  He was 74.

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  Forgotten Sherlock Holmes

  Sir Aarthur Conan Doyl

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  Are you ready to embark on an auditory journey that will send shivers down your spine and ignite your imagination? Our digital audio book collection is a treasure trove of gripping stories that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Let's take a sneak peek into the captivating dramatic reading that await you: 
   
  Story 1: The Field Bazaar 
  Step into a world of enigmatic secrets and unexpected twists with "The Field Bazaar." Uncover the mysteries that lie beneath the surface of an innocent-sounding event, as you join our characters in a thrilling adventure filled with suspense and intrigue. From hidden motives to shocking revelations, this story will leave you craving for more. 
   
  Story 2: The Lost Special 
  Prepare yourself for a mind-bending puzzle that will challenge your intellect in "The Lost Special." Join the hunt for a vanished train that seems to defy the laws of reality. As you unravel the layers of this perplexing enigma, you'll be immersed in a world of suspense that will keep you guessing until the very last second. 
   
  Story 3: The Man with the Watches 
  Dive into a realm of espionage and uncertainty with "The Man with the Watches." Follow the trail of a man who possesses more than just timepieces, as our protagonists navigate a web of deceit and espionage. This story will take you on a roller-coaster ride of emotions and revelations, leaving you utterly captivated. 
   
  Story 4: How‌ ‌Watson‌ ‌Learned‌ ‌the‌ ‌Trick 
  Uncover the untold story behind one of literature's most iconic duos in "How Watson Learned the Trick." Delve into the partnership between Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson, and learn the secrets that lie beyond their legendary adventures. This narrative will shed light on the dynamics that have fascinated readers for generations.

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  Cleopatra

  Georg Ebers

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  "Cleopatra" is a historical novel by the German Egyptologist and writer Georg Ebers, published in the late 19th century. Ebers, renowned for his knowledge of ancient Egyptian culture and history, paints a vivid portrait of the legendary Queen Cleopatra. The novel delves into her relationships, particularly with the Roman leaders Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, and showcases the political and personal struggles she faced as one of history's most iconic rulers. Ebers intertwines accurate historical facts with fictional details, providing readers with an immersive glimpse into ancient Egypt and Rome.

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  Middlemarch (Book 1: Miss Brooke)

  George Eliot

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  Middlemarch (Book 1: Miss Brooke), A Study of Provincial Life is a novel by English author George Eliot, the pen name of Mary Ann Evans. It appeared in eight installments (volumes) in 1871 and 1872. Set in Middlemarch, a fictional English Midlands town, from 1829 to 1832, it follows distinct, intersecting stories with many characters. Issues include the status of women, the nature of marriage, idealism, self-interest, religion, hypocrisy, political reform, and education. Leavened with comic elements, Middlemarch approaches significant historical events in a realist mode: the Reform Act 1832, early railways, and the accession of King William IV. It looks at medicine of the time and reactionary views in a settled community facing unwelcome change. Eliot began writing the two pieces that formed the novel in 1869–1870 and completed it in 1871. Initial reviews were mixed, but it is now seen widely as her best work and one of the great English novels.

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  The Domain of Arnheim

  Sampi Books, Edgar Allan Poe

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  In "The Domain of Arnheim", Edgar Allan Poe explores the aesthetics and power of nature through Ellison, a wealthy man who creates an impressive landscaped garden. This tale discusses themes of beauty, art and idealism, as Ellison uses his fortune to shape a perfect earthly refuge.

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