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  The Power of Sound and The...

  MYLES SHEFTEL, PAUL TANZER,...

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  Dive into the mesmerizing world of music, you'll embark on a sonic journey that explores the profound connection between music and the human spirit, delving into the rich history and evolution of jazz over the past century. 
  What to Expect:Harmonic Insights: Uncover the transformative power of sound as you delve into the intricate world of jazz music. From the origins of the genre to its evolution into a global phenomenon, gain a deeper understanding of how music shapes our emotions, thoughts, and experiences.Improvisation Unleashed: Journey through a century of improvisation and innovation as you explore the dynamic evolution of jazz. From the groundbreaking works of pioneering artists to the contemporary fusion of styles and influences, discover how jazz continues to push the boundaries of creativity and expression.Rhythmic Resonance: Explore the rhythmic heartbeat of jazz and its profound ability to connect us to our inner selves.Cultural Crossroads: Immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of cultures and traditions that have shaped jazz music throughout history.Soulful Reflections: Engage in reflective exercises and journal prompts designed to deepen your connection to the music and its profound impact on your life.Harmonious Living: Discover how the principles of jazz improvisation can be applied to everyday life, fostering creativity, resilience, and collaboration. 
  Embark on this transformative journey, and unlock the boundless possibilities of self-discovery, connection, and creative expression. Whether you're a music lover, a cultural enthusiast, or simply a seeker of inspiration, this bundle promises to enrich your life and uplift your spirit through the timeless magic of jazz.

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  Oh Rats! - When Intelligence...

  Miriam Allen DeFord

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  Oh, Rats! by Miriam Allen De Ford is a gripping, atmospheric, and darkly clever piece of vintage science fiction that pushes a simple “what if” to its most unsettling extreme. When SK540—a laboratory rat engineered for extraordinary intelligence—begins to understand his captivity, his fears, and especially his hunger for power, his instincts evolve into strategy. He chooses not just to escape, but to lead. And once free, he brings with him only the meekest followers, the most obedient subordinates, and the most useful mates. His goal isn’t chaos. It’s control. 
  Philip and Norah Vinson, newly settled into a decaying old mansion, have no idea their home lies between SK540 and his vision of a new order. De Ford skillfully escalates tension through subtle signs: vanishing food, strange noises, and then the impossible—white laboratory rats acting with discipline and purpose. The suspense grows as the couple realizes they’re not facing vermin. They’re facing a coordinated mind whose intelligence rivals their own, and whose motives are hidden beneath twitching whiskers and silent communication. 
  The story sits at the crossroads of science, ethics, and fear. What happens when a creature gains human-level intelligence but retains animal instinct? What is morality to a mind shaped entirely by survival, opportunity, and hierarchy? De Ford never resorts to spectacle; instead, she demonstrates how power shifts quietly, and how human certainty can crumble under the weight of something small, numerous, and relentlessly strategic. 
  Miriam Allen De Ford was a remarkable and versatile American writer whose career spanned more than half a century. A lifelong journalist, political activist, and prolific short-story author, she navigated effortlessly between genres—publishing science fiction, fantasy, detective stories, social commentary, and true crime with equal skill.

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  Mimic - Beneath the Skin...

  Donald A. Wollheim

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  For years he walked the same street, passed the same faces, and kept to himself. He paid his rent, bought his groceries, and never spoke to anyone—especially women. In a city where oddities are ignored, he blended in so well that no one thought to look closer. 
  Then one morning, behind a locked door, something tears open the illusion. What appears at first to be a solitary, eccentric tenant becomes something far older and far more calculated. The narrator, now a museum assistant trained in the study of camouflage and mimicry, is forced to confront the possibility that humanity may not be the only master of disguise. Nature has always found ways for the weak to hide among the strong. But what happens when the disguise is meant for us? 
  “Mimic” is a chilling urban tale that turns crowded streets into hunting grounds and familiar faces into questions. The horror is not loud or chaotic. It is quiet, patient, and evolutionary. By the time the truth is revealed, the city looks different—and the sky does too. 
  Donald A. Wollheim (1914–1990) was not only a fiction writer but one of the most influential figures in twentieth-century science fiction publishing. He helped found the Futurians in the 1930s, edited groundbreaking anthologies, and later established DAW Books, the first major publishing house devoted exclusively to science fiction and fantasy. As a writer, Wollheim contributed stories to magazines such as Astonishing Stories and Cosmic Stories, often blending speculative biology with unsettling twists. “Mimic,” originally published in 1942 in Astonishing Stories, reflects his deep interest in evolutionary science and the quiet threats that might move unnoticed through modern life.

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  Pete the Cat: Go Pete Go!

  James Dean

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  New York Times bestselling author-artist James Dean brings us a new Pete the Cat adventure, a special reimagining of “The Tortoise and the Hare” as a race between Pete and Turtle, in Pete the Cat: Go, Pete, Go! 
  Ding, ding. There’s nothing Pete the Cat loves to do more on a sunny day than ring his little bell and pedal fast on his bicycle. But on this sunny day, Turtle wants to race someone in his new car. Vroom, vroom! Pete and his bicycle are up for the challenge! 
  And when Pete crosses the finish line, he proves it’s not where you’re going that matters, it’s how groovy of a time you have getting there!

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  Diaries of Emily the Strange...

  Rob Reger

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  Emily is . . .  
  1. A mad scientist 
  2. A cat lover 
  3. A mural painter  
  4. A golem builder 
  5. A virtuo-spastic guitarist 
  6. A wicked skater 
  7. A wily troublemaker 
  8. A poltergeist tamer 
  9. A mystery solver 
  10. A master prankster 
  11. An eXtreme procrastinator 
  12. A happy loner  
  13. A unique individual 
   . . . and now there are two of her.

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  Tell Us About The Holy Spirit Papa

  Tom Mullenix

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  An opportunity for kids to learn personally Following Jesus is the best choice anyone can ever make. But living for Jesus can be difficult. He expects a lot from us. He wants us to live like he did, and he always did the right thing. But Jesus does not expect us to live for him by our own strength. He sent the Holy Spirit to help us. The Holy Spirit is the best helper you will ever have, because he is God. He is always close to you because he lives in you. In this book you will have a chance to learn what the Bible teaches about the Holy Spirit. Then you can get to know him even better as you become teammates, living for Jesus. Meet the Holy Spirit as Jesus introduced him to us. Learn the many ways the Spirit helps you to live for Jesus. This is a Bible Study guide, helping you to discover in your own Bible about the Holy Spirit. An encouraging, informative and thorough study about God's Spirit for children.

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