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  Alexander's Bridge

  Willa Cather

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  ""Alexander's Bridge" is the first novel by the American author Willa Cather. It was initially published in 1912 and later re-released with an author's preface in 1922. The novel also ran as a serial in McClure's magazine, providing Cather with some free time from her work for that publication1.    Here's a brief summary of the novel:    Plot Introduction:  The protagonist, Bartley Alexander, is a construction engineer and a world-renowned builder of bridges.  Bartley is undergoing a mid-life crisis and is married to Winifred.  Despite his marriage, Bartley resumes his acquaintance with a former lover, Hilda Burgoyne, in London.  The affair gnaws at Bartley's sense of propriety and honor.  Plot Summary:  Professor Lucius Wilson arrives at the Alexanders' house in Boston. Bartley had persuaded him to attend a Congress of Psychologists in the city.  Bartley's wife, Winifred, greets Professor Wilson.  Bartley discusses his trouble with a bridge in Canada.  Bartley's relationship with Hilda becomes a central conflict.  The novel takes a tragic turn when Bartley is called to inspect the failing bridge in Canada.  While on the bridge, he realizes its structural integrity is compromised, but it collapses before he can prevent disaster.  Bartley dies along with many workers.  The aftermath involves Winifred making arrangements for her husband's corpse, and Professor Wilson reflecting on the consequences of Bartley's actions.  "Alexander's Bridge" explores themes of love, ambition, and the impact of choices. Cather's portrayal of human connections and their fragility resonates throughout the novel."

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  Beautiful Wife from Heaven: Mr...

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  Xu Jiaojiao, the eldest daughter of the Xu family, had been sent to the countryside years ago to recover from an illness. Now, she returned to fulfill a long-standing family contract. However, on the eve of her wedding, the groom unexpectedly left to chase after his first love overseas. 
  The room buzzed with whispers as everyone gathered, ready to witness the unfolding drama. 
  “Oh dear,” Xu Jiaojiao muttered under her breath. Then, without hesitation, she lifted the hem of her pristine white wedding dress, strode forward, and tugged on the sleeve of a man standing nearby. “Mr. Qi, will you marry me?” she asked softly, her voice calm and steady. 
  The crowd was stunned into silence. Had she lost her mind? 
  Qi Shenbai, the man in question, was a mysterious and immensely successful businessman with over a decade of dominance in his industry. His enigmatic demeanor and apparent disinterest in women made him the subject of constant speculation. Though countless beautiful women vied for his attention, none had ever succeeded in capturing his heart. 
  Everyone held their breath, waiting for Qi Shenbai to dismiss her outright and for Xu Jiaojiao to become a laughingstock. Yet, to their astonishment, Qi Shenbai agreed! 
  The room erupted into disbelief. Did he really say yes? There had to be some hidden agenda behind this shocking turn of events! They waited eagerly for the inevitable fallout—for the moment when this hastily arranged marriage would crumble into a public spectacle. 
  But to their dismay, no such moment came. Instead, the headlines were filled with stories of Qi Shenbai showering his wife with affection and spoiling her beyond belief. 
  The doubters were left speechless. 
  Since when was marrying a successful businessman as simple as asking, “Will you marry me?”

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  Cell Phones and Smartphones - A...

  Blake Hoena

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  Cell phones allowed people to connect on the go, and smartphones have transformed the way we share information. From the earliest landlines to the minicomputers that link people across the world, discover the shifts in phone technology that shaped modern communication—and the people who made them happen. This graphic history also shows readers the big changes in design, size, and battery life that took place before mobile phones hit the center of popular culture.

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  Sex Lives of Superheroes -...

  Diana McCallum

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  Is sex with The Hulk technically a threesome? Does The Flash do everything faster? Has Wonder Woman really never faked an orgasm? 
   
   
   
  Explore these questions and more with this collection of speculative, comedic essays on how superpowers might affect the sex lives of famous superheroes. Based on genuine scientific research and both Marvel and DC comic book and movie canon (and more!), Sex Lives of Superheroes is a refreshingly frank and fun deep dive into the pros, cons, and plot twists of superpowered sex. 
   
   
   
  Drawing from biology, physics, psychology, and more to play out (wild, fictional) scenarios about superheroes' sex lives, this in-depth analysis will definitively answer your burning questions, including: 
   
   
   
  ● How does sex ed from the 1930s and 1940s stack up to today's (and what does that mean for Captain America's love life)? 
   
   
   
  ● Can Spider-Man do whatever a spider can . . . in bed? 
   
   
   
  ● Does Green Lantern prove that sex is better in space? 
   
   
   
  With interludes detailing some of the strangest sexcapades in superhero history, and the closest sexual equivalents we have in the real world, Sex Lives of Superheroes is a testament that sometimes life is even stranger than fiction. 
   
   
   
  This enhanced audio edition features a bonus chapter of excerpts from the author's award-winning podcast Talk From Superheroes.

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  Sea Legs

  Jules Bakes

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  Set sail for adventure! Dive in to this hilarious audiobook about friendship, growing up, and life at sea. Janey's family is about to set sail for the adventure of a lifetime! The only problem? Janey must leave her school, her life, her best friend, the entire country behind for new adventures - coral reefs, colorful markets, and new cultures. Life at sea is exhilarating, but there's a major downside: when you're raising anchor every few days with sights on a new harbor, it's almost impossible to make new friends.Finally, Janey meets the cool and aloof Astrid - a fellow boat kid who's equally starved for friendship. But Astrid can be a challenging friend to navigate, and beyond that, hurricane season has only just begun . . . .At turns laugh-out-loud hilarious and heartbreakingly poignant, this stunning middle grade audiobook charts both the turbulence and joys of growing up.

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  Lilus Kikus inglés

  Elena Poniatowska

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  This great novel by Elena Poniatowska tells us about the transition from childhood to adulthood of Lilus Kikus, a girl who never stops asking questions and looking for answers in everything around her. A novel that has not lost its validity on the place that a girl occupies in our society and the struggles that she must face on a daily basis, without losing her enthusiasm and the joy of living. Recrea Libros reissues from Chile this magnificent story that will captivate boys and girls for its adventures, and adults, for the wise childish gaze of society.

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