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  The Spiritual Doctrine of St...

  St. Catherine of Genoa, Don...

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  The Life and Doctrine of St. Catherine of Genoa chronicles the remarkable transformation of a noblewoman who abandoned the vanities of the world to become one of the Church's greatest mystics. Through the faithful testimony of her confessor, readers witness the profound interior purification by which divine love gradually consumed every trace of self-will, leading St. Catherine into an extraordinary union with God marked by heroic charity, severe penance, and unwavering humility. This spiritual classic combines an inspiring biography with St. Catherine's profound mystical teachings. Her celebrated dialogues between the soul, the body, and self-love expose the subtle obstacles to holiness, while her renowned Treatise on Purgatory offers one of the Church's clearest and most beloved explanations of the purification awaiting the souls destined for heaven. Rather than focusing primarily on physical suffering, St. Catherine reveals that the greatest pain of Purgatory is the soul's burning desire for the Beatific Vision, delayed until every attachment to sin has been consumed by God's perfect love. With penetrating spiritual insight, St. Catherine teaches that sanctity is born through complete surrender to divine charity. Her witness calls every Christian to reject the deceptions of self-love, embrace interior detachment, and allow God's purifying grace to prepare the soul for eternal union with Him.

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  Jules Verne and the First...

  Kathe Gust

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  In 1877, author Jules Verne organized a costumed masquerade ball in his home town of Amiens, France, and sent out over 700 invitations. This affair was unlike anything before because hundreds of attendees came in costumes based on characters and places from his popular series of “scientific fiction” novels, known as Voyages Extraordinaires (Extraordinary Voyages).  
  The common wisdom is that the first costumed science fiction-themed convention did not take place until over sixty years later, in 1939. Had Jules Verne once again anticipated the future?  
  An illustration about the event from the French newspaper Le Monde Illustré, lead author Kathe Gust to discoverer how Jules Verne’s popularity as an author, and his connection to his adopted home town, lead. him to put on this amazing event. Based on scattered French newspaper accounts and letters from the time, she has woven together the story of what was arguably the first science fiction-themed masquerade ball ever held. She also discovered a second masquerade he put on several years later that wass inspired by his novels. 
  The book includes historical photos and illustrations from the time, including full-color plates, that are not widely available. It also provides the author’s translations of some of the texts that she used, citations and bibliographic references, and a full index to help readers locate references in the text. 
  This book is not only an interesting story from a human perspective, but also sheds light on the history of early science fiction literature, and costumed masquerade balls that were popular in the 19th century. It provides new insight into the man who is widely regarded as the Father of Science Fiction Literature.

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  3 Horror Stories About Cats - A...

  HP Lovecraft, Bram Stoker, Lady...

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  There is something about the number 3.    
  The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two.   
  Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more modern times, three’s a crowd may be too many, except when it’s a ménage à trois.  It seems good things usually come in threes. 
  Whatever history and culture says WE think 3, a hat-trick of stories, is a great number to explore themes and literary avenues that classic authors were so adept at creating. 
   
   
  01 - 3 Horror Stories About Cats 
  02 - Whittington's Cat by Lady Eleanor Smith 
  03 - The Squaw by Bram Stoker 
  04 - The Cats of Ulthar by H P Lovecraft

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  Thunder Dog - The True Story of...

  Michael Hingson, Susy Flory,...

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  #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 
  An instant New York Times bestseller, Thunder Dog tells the true story of a blind man, his guide dog, and the life-changing power of faith and trust in the face of terror. 
  When one of four hijacked planes flew into the World Trade Center's North Tower on September 11, 2001, Michael Hingson, a district sales manager for a data protection and network security systems company, was sitting down for a meeting. His guide dog, Roselle, was at his feet. 
  Blind from birth, Michael could hear the sounds of shattering glass, falling debris, and terrified people flooding all around him. But Roselle sat calmly beside him. In that moment, Michael chose to trust Roselle's judgment and not to panic. They were a team. 
  As you relive that fateful day in September 2001 alongside Michael and Roselle, you'll learn:The ways that grief and loss can lead the way for changeHow the rare trust between a man and his guide dog can inspire your own unshakeable faithThe healing power of telling your own story 
    
  Praise for Thunder Dog: 
  "Chapter by chapter of this intriguing work will keep you spellbound. Thunder Dog celebrates the power of the human and animal bond. We all can learn life lessons from this incredible story." 
  --Larry King, Emmy award-winning broadcaster and longtime host of Larry King Live

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  I Wish I'd Asked More Questions

  Carol Young

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  Step into the life of an ordinary city girl and follow her journey through moments of revelation, unanswered questions, and unexpected turns. From the mysteries surrounding her birth, the possibility of adoption, and a second family she never fully understood, her early years were filled with uncertainty.
  
  As a young mother, she is suddenly uprooted and transplanted to island life, where she finds success in her chosen craft and builds a thriving business. Yet, much later in life, the unanswered questions from her past resurface, compelling her to embark on a search for the truth.
  
  The answers she uncovers are not always welcome, but they bring the resolution she has long sought. An ordinary city girl, perhaps, but a life far from ordinary.

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  Sol's Texaco

  Anthony Nesci

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  Sol's Texaco is a moving memoir set in the Italian-American neighbourhood of Larchmont, an affluent New York City suburb, in the early 1960s. Through the eyes of Tony, a young boy growing up in a close-knit community, the story revolves around a local gas station, Sol's Texaco, which becomes a central hub of life lessons, adventures, and the awakening of a young boy to the realities of the world around him. Through vivid anecdotes, Tony shares his experiences of friendship, baseball, and the trials of youth under the mentorship of Sol, the gas station owner, and Linroy, who both set Tony right when it came to racism and made a man out of him. The memoir beautifully captures the essence of childhood, the struggles of fitting in, and the importance of tolerance and community spirit. Raised in shadow of Italian mobsters, this book delves into the ingrained racial prejudices of the time, showing how these are often imparted in early childhood by those closest to us, but also offers a message of hope and responsibility: even those shaped by such a situation can rise above it and become mentors, helping to create a more just and understanding world. As Tony navigates the complexities of racial and cultural differences, he dreams of escape and self-discovery, his path intertwined with music and the allure of distant Australia. Sol's Texaco is more than just a story about a boy and a gas station; it's a heartfelt journey through the formative years of a young life, shaped by the people and places that leave an indelible mark on one's identity.

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