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  Death of a Dream - A Miscellany...

  Chris Lewando

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  This eclectic selection of literary diversity includes several short stories, poems, muses, and a moving memoir. The themes encompass ethics, and our interaction with nature. 
  "Chris writes in a straightforward, clear style, with strong characters. A first-class story-teller."What would make a man decide to become a vigilante?How does one cope with the death of a sister?An iron-age smith's god-struck son find a purpose in life...A computer programmer with a self-indulgence for cream buns poses a threat to the world...An octogenarian takes revenge on a gold digger...A child who loses her mother is given a priceless gift by her great grandmother..A rather unique masseur with a dubious background has his past exposed... 
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  The slave boy lifted and pulled the stout oaken handle, longer than himself, his lean body reaching and folding with every stroke. As the leather sack of the great bellows sucked and blew, the iron in the birch charcoal fire gradually flowered to red. Echet’s apprentice had already melded the iron with bone ash, working the metal, and now it was ready for the master-smith’s own hand. He had been obliged to take on an apprentice two winters gone. At thirty-eight winters he was no longer a young man; but his years were growing heavy, his time passing more quickly than he would have ever thought possible. When the iron’s tip began to glow with a hint of yellow, Echet reached into the fire with the tongs, pulled the lump of metal out, and clanged it down onto the anvil. The slave boy stilled his labours, waiting as his master began to beat the iron rhythmically, massive biceps stretching and contracting with every stroke. Sparks flew as he muttered the old incantations which would make the iron strong. Lugh, father of all gods, bless this blade. Bang! Ruagh, hag of blood, bless this blade. Bang!

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  The Academy

  David Poyer

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  In his final tour of duty after a remarkable career at sea, Dan Lenson is appointed Superintendent of the US Naval Academy at Annapolis. He begins at a difficult time: Congress is cutting military budgets in the wake of the devastating world war with China, calls for radical reform are upending traditions, and Dan himself faces legal jeopardy for his actions during the war. And when a Category 5 hurricane threatens to overwhelm the coast, Dan must fight to rescue the Academy itself. Parallel to this narrative runs the dramatic story of Dan's years as a first-class midshipman, 40 years ago. An Academy classmate commits suicide, and Dan is drawn into the investigation. The decisions he makes will affect his entire career and shape how he comes to lead troops in battle and at peace.

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  The Body Snatcher - Classic...

  Robert Louis Stevenson

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  Two student anatomists purchase the remains of humanity in the small hours of the morning. The shadowy men who bring the bodies seldom speak, and the suspicions of the students are never spoken aloud.Until one morning, when the drapery is lifted from the face of a new acquisition and one student recognizes it as the face of a dear friend, alive and well only yesterday.

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  The King is Dead Long Live the King

  Mary Coleridge

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  The King is Dead, Long Live the King by Mary Coleridge (1861-1907) has the simple directness of a fairy tale, albeit one which is run through with cynical irony.A king on his deathbed is granted one hour after death in which he may return to his kingdom. If during that hour, he finds three people who would wish him alive again, then he can indeed come back to life. The hour is spent learning some hard truths, uncovering false friends and finding surprising support where he least expects it. The ending includes a bitter twist.

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  Great Australian Short Stories

  Henry Lawson, Guy Boothby, Banjo...

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  A fascinating collection of short stories by some of Australia's best classic writers:    "A Visit to Droughtland", by Banjo Paterson    "The Drover’s Wife", by Henry Lawson    "Hughey’s Dog", by Banjo Paterson    "A Professor of Egyptology", by Guy Boothby    "In the Cattle Country", by Banjo Paterson    "The Restless Dead", by Lord Halifax    "An Error of Judgement", by John Barry    "A Strange Goldfield", by Guy Boothby    "The Dog", by Banjo Paterson    "The Downfall of Mulligans", by Banjo Paterson

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  Dare Me

  Samantha Chase

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  One year ago, Arianna Donovan and Will Jameson met on a dare and spent a perfect 24 hours together before going their separate ways. She thought they would stay in touch, but he disappeared without a word. Arianna thought she’d moved on. But when Will shows up at a family dinner with her older—and very protective—brother, she’s angry and confused. How could he possibly forget to mention that he was friends with her brother? No one knows about their shared past, and Arianna wants to keep things that way, no matter how tempting Will is. When he walked away a year ago, Will thought it was for the best. Staying away from Arianna is the smart thing to do, especially with how protective her older brother—his friend and fellow soldier—can be. Time and distance will work wonders when you’re trying to stay away from someone. Now that he’s seen her again, he forgets all about doing the smart thing. He’ll just have to first convince her to let go of her anger and give him another chance. Will isn’t above playing the nostalgia card, and when he challenges Arianna to a sexy game of truth or dare, she can’t resist. Neither one is ready to tell the world what they’re doing, but how long can they possibly keep things a secret when there are Donovans ready to meddle around every corner?

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