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  Norse Mythology: An Enthralling...

  Enthralling History

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  Did you know that Loki is the father of the monstrous creatures that are prophesied to kill the gods of Asgard? 
  When Heimdall blows his horn to signal the beginning of Ragnarök, the gods of Asgard are left with no choice but to face the forces of chaos on the battlefield of Vigrid. This is when Loki and his monstrous sons, Jörmungandr the World Serpent and Fenrir the Giant Wolf, will exact their revenge, a mission they will succeed in, although it will cost their lives. On this day, everyone, including the mightiest of gods, will spill blood on the battlefield. The entire world will perish, leaving only an empty void for life to happen all over again. 
  The stories and myths of the Norse were passed down by the Vikings in oral tradition until they were recorded in manuscripts by anonymous authors in the mid-13th century. The myths that survived tell the story of how the world was first created by the gods using the dead body of a primeval giant, the existence of the different realms surrounding the universe, and various tales and lore about the gods’ adventures. 
  Here’s just a small fraction of what you’ll discover: 
  • How the body of the primeval giant, Ymir, was used to shape the earth 
  • A detailed description of all nine realms in the Norse world and the World Tree, Yggdrasil 
  • The famous legend of how Odin lost his eye in exchange for wisdom 
  • How Loki tricked the dwarves into creating Mjölnir and other treasures for the gods 
  • Three of Loki’s monstrous sons and their roles in killing the gods at Ragnarök 
  • The unexpected death of Baldur and the gods’ failed attempt at resurrecting him 
  • Loki’s gruesome punishment that led to his revenge during Ragnarök 
  • The vicious battle between Thor and the World Serpent 
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  Moving House and other Poems...

  Gillian Bickley

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  The old is contrasted with the new, fictional with actual life. Links are made between different cultures, different lives, different experiences. The expatriate life-style of constant movement runs parallel with the title of the book. 
   "Gillian Bickley writes as she responds to everyday events, always with the echo of 'time's winged chariot' in her ears. The fact of moving house sends her speeding back through the moves of a lifetime and forward to the last move, to the small room of the grave. The opening poem suggests the elusive presence of the author, and the deeper themes glimpsed through her deceptively simple poems. The variety of human life and the individual response to life, these are Gillian Bickley's central interests. The power that invigorates the poems in Moving House is the control of language. In this bare, tight poetry, no idle words are allowed. Its vocabulary draws on the base language of essences and epiphanies. The chosen spare language is the perfect partner for this poetry of mature experience." — Emeritus Professor I. F. Clarke and M. Clarke. 
  "The poetic observations of a sensitive writer responding to the reality of being alive." "Insightful probing into the darker issues of our lives . . . to make sense of human experience." — Paul Bench, Speech & Drama: Journal of the Society of Teachers of Speech and Drama. 
  "A privileged view into the emotional, intellectual and spiritual life of its writer." "The profound intimacy of the personal poems, reflecting universal truths about the human condition, renders the reader at once intruder and confidant." — Solveig Bang, Sunday Morning Post. 
  "Bickley's delicately-crafted poems are faithful word portraits of various aspects of Hong Kong at the turn of the millennium: its landscape, its people, its myths and spirits." —Tammy Ho, Asian Review of Books. 

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  John F Kennedy's Inaugural Address

  John F. Kennedy

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  John F. Kennedy's inaugural address, delivered on January 20, 1961, is a historic and iconic speech that marked the beginning of his presidency. In his address, Kennedy emphasized the themes of unity, freedom, and responsibility, calling on Americans to join together in a common purpose to face the challenges of the Cold War era.

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  The Empowered Parent - A...

  Miriam Ganger

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.  
  When every day feels like a battle, it’s easy to wonder where you went wrong. The truth is — your child isn’t broken, and neither are you. You just need the right tools to bring balance, understanding, and calm back into your home. 
  In The Empowered Parent: A Step-by-Step Guide for Navigating Challenging Behaviors, parenting coach Miriam Ganger offers a clear and compassionate roadmap for restoring calm, rebuilding connection, and reclaiming your role as the confident, loving leader your child needs. 
  Through practical guidance, real-world scripts, and reflective exercises, you’ll learn how to: 
  - Identify and reset power imbalances in your home 
  - Regulate yourself before responding to your child 
  - Set firm, loving boundaries without guilt or fear 
  - Repair after conflict and rebuild trust 
  - Create a peaceful family culture grounded in respect and emotional safety 
  This isn’t about controlling your child — it’s about transforming the dynamic through self-awareness, clarity, and calm leadership. 
  The Empowered Parent gives you the tools to move from chaos to connection, one step at a time. You’ll discover that peace at home begins with peace within.

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  A Rare Recording of John Cheever

  John Cheever

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  John William Cheever (May 27, 1912 - June 18, 1982) was an American short story writer and novelist. His fiction is mostly set in the Upper East Side of Manhattan, Westchester suburbs, and old New England villages. A compilation of his short stories, The Stories of John Cheever, won the 1979 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, a National Book Critics Circle Award, and a 1981 National Book Award. The following is from a 1977 interview where Cheever discusses his novel 'Falconer'.

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  Corporal Cannon - A Female...

  Savannah Cannon

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  Not even old enough to drink, Corporal Savannah Cannon is a young enlisted United States Marine deployed to support Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan in 2010. As a tactical data networking specialist, she is sent away from everyone she knows and attached to a Regimental Combat Team where women are not allowed to repair communications. Her experiences over the next few months shed light on the unique and difficult positions women are placed in when supporting combat roles, while offering a raw look at the painful choices women must sometimes make. 
   
   
   
  Cannon finds herself in a combat zone, ostracized from family, friends, and even her fellow Marines as the men are told to avoid her. The connections she makes are born from trauma and desperation and the choices she makes will echo throughout many lives. 
   
   
   
  Corporal Cannon is not the story of a heroine; it is the hard-hitting account of just one of the flawed individuals who make up the United States' fighting forces. Mistakes in the battlefield can have dire consequences, personally and professionally. Reflecting on her time in service, the author weaves a story of past and present, and the healing that can come with admitting our mistakes and moving past them.

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