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  Madmen of Mars

  Erik Fennel

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  MADMEN OF MARS by ERIK FENNEL - Why do the Martians drink red wine, swagger about, spout vile poetry and fight endless duels with each other? How did Terence Michael Burke change their minds about invading the Earth? 
  All this time we've kept quiet as a whole cageful of mice. And with good reason. During the Big Scare, while everyone was afraid that the Exclusion Ultimatum meant the Martians wanted an interplanetary war, the Earth Governments would have been only too ready to hang, shoot, stab, gas, electrocute, freeze, burn, poison, impale and/or defenestrate the dastardly culprits responsible. If they could have discovered who did what to whom. They didn't savvy Marties then—and still don't. 
  But we are lucky. The Marties never explained why they called home their Cultural Emissaries, abandoned space travel, cut off Luminophone contact and excluded Earthmen and Earth ships from Mars. They couldn't, because they themselves weren't sure what had happened. And amid the confusion on Earth the last Mars transit of the spaceship Banshee escaped official attention, which was largely due to Polly's good sense in making Mike see he'd better keep his big mouth shut. Our story would only have caused us trouble, even after the Scare died down. 
  All that was five years ago, but we still thought it best to keep still when this rather surprising diplomatic angling for resumption of Martio-Terran relations began just recently. The five of us were closer to what caused the Malignant Inertia Complex than all the big-name psychologists who have written books of wrong guesses since it disappeared, and we could see no danger of it starting up again. Mike was sure the Martian Thing had lost its grip. So we were willing to let the new treaty come up for a popular vote, as all interplanetary treaties must under the Earth Governments charter, without sticking our oars in or our necks out.

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  Who in the World Was The...

  Robin Phillips

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  Discover the intriguing story of Empress Theodora in this unabridged junior-level audio CD of Robin Phillips's Who in the World Was The Acrobatic Empress?, read by Jim Weiss.  The Emperor Justinian could not decide what to do. His people were rioting. An angry mob poured through the streets, looting, setting fires, and destroying houses and taverns. If they reached the palace, they might kill him. Justinian's trusted advisers pressed him to run to the port and sail away, giving up his throne to save his life. He turned and looked at his wife, the wisest person in the room. What would she, the Empress Theodora, urge him to do? This unabridged reading by Jim Weiss of the book is 26 minutes on one audio CD, giving second-grade readers insight into the life of this 6th century ruler. About the series: The classical curriculum introduces even the youngest student to the pleasures of true learning. Elementary students learn history not through predigested textbooks with multiple-choice answers, but through reading the stories of history. Unfortunately, biographies of great men and women of the past are almost all written for older students, limiting the ability of young students to explore history through reading. Libraries are crammed with biographies written for high school students and adults—while beginning readers are provided with a shelf full of junior-level books about football players, NASCAR drivers, and movie stars. Now, Peace Hill Press puts real history back into the grasp of the youngest historians with the Who in the World Biography Series. The entries in the series provide young readers and their parents and teachers with biographies of great men and women of the Middle Ages. Designed to be used as part of The Story of the World curriculum, these biographies give beginning historians in grades 2–4 a chance to explore beyond the textbook. The accompanying book is also available separately.

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  The Curious Tail of Button the...

  Langston Derek

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  Step into the magical world of Fernwood Forest in The Curious Tail of Button the Fox: A Woodland Adventure Full of Surprises—a delightful fusion of heartwarming storytelling and mouthwatering woodland-inspired recipes. 
  Join Button, an ever-curious little fox with a nose for adventure (and delicious smells!), as he embarks on a whimsical journey through the forest to uncover a mystery that's stirring the whole woodland community. Along the way, Button visits charming friends like Millie the mole, Thistle the hedgehog, and wise old Mr. Pine, each of whom shares not only clues to the forest’s secrets—but also their favorite recipes! 
  This one-of-a-kind audiobook cookbook brings Button’s world to life through immersive narration, gentle soundscapes, and 10 cozy, family-friendly recipes inspired by the story. From Thistle’s Berry Crumble to Millie’s Mushroom Pie, each dish is woven naturally into the narrative and followed by step-by-step audio instructions you can cook along with. 
  Perfect for family listening, cozy kitchen time, or woodland-themed gatherings, The Curious Tail of Button the Fox is a feast for the imagination—and the taste buds! 
  Includes:A fully narrated, enchanting woodland story10 nature-inspired recipes with audio-guided instructionsKitchen tips from the animals of FernwoodWholesome fun for all ages 
  Let curiosity lead you… and don’t forget your apron!

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  Resilience And Emotions - How to...

  Brian Gibson

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  "Resilience and Emotions: How to Face a Crisis and Turn It Into Positive Change" is a transformative exploration of the human experience in times of adversity. It offers profound insights and actionable strategies rooted in coping, appraisal, nonverbal communication, and emotional management. 
  The concept of appraisal is illuminated as a pivotal lens through which we interpret and respond to crises. Readers gain a renewed sense of agency and purpose by reframing setbacks as opportunities for growth and learning. The book encourages adaptive thinking and cognitive flexibility, enabling individuals to transform adversity into a springboard for positive change. 
  "Resilience and Emotions" underscores the profound impact of nonverbal communication in building resilience. From subtle gestures to empathic expressions, nonverbal cues play a vital role in fostering social connections and conveying emotions authentically. Readers discover how these silent forms of communication can enhance emotional intelligence and strengthen interpersonal relationships during challenging times.

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  The Adventures of Sherlock...

  Arthur Conan Doyle

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  The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is a collection of twelve short stories by Arthur Conan Doyle,
  first published on 14 October 1892. It contains the earliest short stories featuring the consulting
  detective Sherlock Holmes, which had been published in twelve monthly issues of The Strand Magazine from July 1891 to June 1892. The stories are collected in the same sequence, which is not supported by any fictional chronology. The only characters common to all twelve are Holmes and Dr. Watson and all are related in first-person narrative from Watson's point of view.
  
  Chapters
  I. A SCANDAL IN BOHEMIA
  II. THE RED-HEADED LEAGUE
  III. A CASE OF IDENTITY
  IV. THE BOSCOMBE VALLEY MYSTERY
  V. THE FIVE ORANGE PIPS
  VI. THE MAN WITH THE TWISTED LIP
  VII. THE ADVENTURE OF THE BLUE CARBUNCLE
  VIII. THE ADVENTURE OF THE SPECKLED BAND
  IX. THE ADVENTURE OF THE ENGINEER'S THUMB
  X. THE ADVENTURE OF THE NOBLE BACHELOR
  XI. THE ADVENTURE OF THE BERYL CORONET
  XII. THE ADVENTURE OF THE COPPER BEECHES
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  The Mechanism of the Human Voice

  Emil Behnke

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  We are living in an age which is singularly poor in fine voices, both male and female, and with regard to the tenors of the present time there is this additional misfortune, that, as a rule, their voices do not last, but are often worn out in a very few years; in many instances while their owners are still under training, and before they have had an opportunity of making their appearance in public. If we remember that there was a time when most beautiful and highly cultivated voices were so plentiful that even in comparatively small towns there were to be found Opera Companies consisting of excellent singers, we may well ask ourselves how this remarkable change for the worse has come about.  
  People have attempted to account for it in various ways. Up to the middle of the last century women were forbidden by Ecclesiastical Law to take part in church music. The voices of boys being available only for a very short time, means were taken to prevent their voices from breaking, and thus a class of male soprani and contralti was created, who made their first appearance in Rome in the beginning of the 17th century, and to these singers the education of the female voices was soon almost exclusively entrusted.  
  In the middle of the last century, however, when women were permitted to participate in church music, there was no longer any occasion to procure artificial female voices, and these singers gradually died out, though there were still some of them living and teaching in the beginning of the present century. 

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