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  Superiority

  Arthur C. Clarke

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  In Superiority, Arthur C. Clarke delivers a sharply focused military science fiction classic told as an official postwar testimony. A defeated supreme commander sets out to correct public misunderstanding, explaining how his seemingly unbeatable civilization lost a war despite superior fleets, talent, and confidence. What unfolds is a gripping account of escalation, innovation, and overconfidence — all seen through the lens of hard science and strategic decision-making. 
  As each technological breakthrough promises decisive victory, the cost of complexity quietly mounts. Advanced weapons replace proven ones, production slows, and dependence on theoretical brilliance begins to distort the machinery of war itself. Clarke builds tension not through explosions, but through logic, consequence, and the unsettling realization that progress can outpace understanding. 
  Arthur C. Clarke is one of the most influential figures in science fiction history, renowned for blending scientific rigor with visionary storytelling. His work consistently explores the long-term consequences of human ambition, particularly when technology advances faster than ethics, psychology, or common sense. 
  Best known for works like Childhood’s End, The City and the Stars, and 2001: A Space Odyssey, Clarke helped define hard science fiction as a genre. Superiority stands as a concise and enduring warning — delivered with clarity, precision, and intellectual force — that remains as relevant today as when it was written.

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  Let's Go to the Library

  Rebecca Grazulis

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  Grab your library card and let's go! Join Rachel the librarian as she explores all the library has to offer–books, magazines, archives, and more!

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  Rabbits Have Long Ears

  Lawrence F. Willard

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  Rabbits Have Long Ears by Lawrence F. Willard - The computer classified it "rabbit" and Montresig was not one to argue, long ears or not! 
  Commander Losure gave orders to his navigator to bring the ship in on the satellite out of sight of the prying telescopes which no doubt existed on such an invitingly green planet. He was a cautious man and didn't intend to lose any more crew members if he could help it. He could tell by the unusually poor handling of the ship that the crew was still demoralized from the brush with the high I.Q. slugs on that last planet which they had approached so directly. They'd lost three men in that scrap, one of them a highly-valued anthropologist. There were only two more of those left in the freeze locker. Too bad it couldn't have been a radio operator, there were plenty of those on ice. 
  The Commander's thoughts were interrupted by his second officer who entered without the customary military burp. 
  "I'll forgive you this time, Montresig," said the Commander, "but we can't relax regulations now, can we. Anything new to report on this planet?" 
  "No, Your Loftiness," said Montresig, after giving a belated burp, "there's nothing to add to what we already know, but then we've just come to rest on this clinker of a moon. I don't imagine, however, that we've located our long lost ancestors or our mythical home planet. There doesn't seem to be a race in this galaxy that walks upright on two good legs with two arms, two eyes, nose, mouth and other standard equipment." 
  "Could be we'll find one this time," said the Commander. "We know it's an oxygen planet, and that there are intelligent beings there, judging from the cities we can see and their use of radio." 
  "Maybe," grumbled Montresig, "but they won't be men. If they're not slugs they'll be talking fish or intellectual spiders, or something equally repulsive.

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  Face To Face With Santa Claus: A...

  T.J. Gram

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  Step into the enchanting world of Christmas with "Face To Face With Santa Claus," where T.J. Gram takes you on an unforgettable journey behind Santa's magical realm. In this exclusive audiobook, discover the captivating truths and heartwarming tales that have delighted generations. Join T.J. Gram, a passionate storyteller and freelance reporter, as she shares her delightful interview with Santa himself and unveils Mrs. Claus's cherished Hot Cocoa Cookies recipe. Narrated by the talented duo Phillip Freeman and Michelle Ochitwa, immerse yourself in the festive spirit and unravel the secrets of Christmas joy, one question at a time. Perfect for families and believers alike, let this audiobook become a treasured part of your holiday season, filling your days with wonder and warmth. 
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  Vi Spy 2 - Never Say Whatever Again

  Maz Evans

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  The second adventure in Maz Evans's laugh-out-loud funny Vi Spy series! 
   
  VI SAVED THE WORLD . . . she thought. 
   
  SORTED HER PARENTS? Er, not yet.  
   
  IS ROCKING AT SPY SCHOOL?  Hey! It’s hard. 
   
  But there’s one thing she can rely on . . . 
   
  HER EVIL NEMESIS WILL BE BACK with an even more abominable plan. 
   
  WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO . . . RIGHT? 
   
  “Twists, turns, spies and surprises.” FRANK COTTRELL BOYCE on VI Spy: License to Chill

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  Scorpions - Photos and Fun Facts...

  Isis Gaillard

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  Do you want to be amazed by Scorpions pictures? Let's see color photos of Scorpions!  
  You and your child will find pictures of Scorpions in short simplified text for children learning to read or those who like picture books.  
  Scorpions: Photos and Fun Facts for Kids. It is Book 73 in the Kids Learn with Pictures Series. This book is around a clear concept: see pictures of Scorpions.  
  This is a stock photo book of animals that ASK QUESTIONS of the pictures shown to the reader to encourage interaction and responses from the child.  
  Be sure to read the other books in the Kids Learn With Pictures Series.

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