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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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  Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves

  Matthew K. Manning

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  The story of Ali Baba, a young Persian boy who discovers a cave filled with gold and jewels, the hidden treasures of forty deadly thieves. Unfortunately, his greedy brother, Kassim, cannot wait to get his hands on the riches. Returning to the cave, he is captured by the thieves and killed, and now the evil men want revenge on Ali Baba as well.

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  Superhero Bedtime Stories for...

  Natalia Shriver

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  What if I told you there was a way to make your child actually excited about bedtime? Not just willing to go to bed, but literally bouncing with anticipation for lights-out? 
  These aren't ordinary superhero stories. While other kids' heroes are busy punching bad guys and blowing things up, our heroes are doing something far more powerful - they're showing your child that they already possess the most incredible superpowers on Earth. 
  Imagine your little one discovering that talking to animals isn't just fantasy when they meet Thunder Paws, the golden retriever who speaks seventeen animal languages and reunites lost pets with crying families. Picture their amazement when they realize that being small actually makes you MORE powerful, not less, through Tiny Knight's incredible adventures. Watch their eyes widen as the Coral Guardian teaches them that protecting our planet isn't just important, it's heroic. 
  But here's what makes these stories absolutely magical - every hero your child meets is facing the exact same challenges they face every day. Scared about starting something new? We have a hero for that. Feeling too different to fit in? Our characters have been there. Worried they're not strong enough or brave enough or smart enough? These stories will completely change how your child sees themselves. 
  Each adventure is carefully crafted to begin with pulse-pounding excitement that captures even the most restless imagination, then gradually transform into the most soothing, confidence-building experience that melts away every worry and fear. Your child will drift off to sleep feeling like they can conquer the world, because they've just learned they actually can. 
  This collection will become the most treasured part of your family's routine. No more bedtime battles. No more "I can't sleep." Just pure wonder, valuable lessons, and the sweetest dreams imaginable.

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  Frida Kahlo - An Illustrated Life

  María Hesse

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  “A vibrantly illustrated biography of Kahlo . . . [Hesse’s] drawings and graphics [flow] seamlessly with the narration.” —Houston Chronicle 
   
  One of the most important artists of the twentieth century and an icon of courageous womanhood, Frida Kahlo lives on in the public imagination, where her popularity shows no signs of waning. She is renowned for both her paintings and her personal story, which were equally filled with pain and anguish, celebration and life. Thousands of words, including her own, have been written about Kahlo, but only one previous biography has recorded her fascinating, difficult life. Frida Kahlo by María Hesse offers a highly unique way of getting to know the artist by presenting her life in graphic novel form, with striking illustrations that reimagine many of Kahlo’s famous paintings. 
   
  Originally published in Spanish in 2016, Frida Kahlo has already found an enthusiastic audience in the Spanish-speaking world, with some 20,000 copies sold in just a few months. This translation introduces English-language readers to Kahlo’s life, from her childhood and the traumatic accident that would change her life and her artwork, to her complicated love for Diego Rivera and the fierce determination that drove her to become a major artist in her own right. María Hesse tells the story in a first-person narrative, which captures both the depths of Frida’s suffering and her passion for art and life. 
   
  “Despite the often light mood of the artwork, the book never shies from weighty consideration of the physical pain and personal loss that gave way—in fleeting but significant moments—to Kahlo’s artistic triumph.” —Publishers Weekly

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  Ghost Volume 2: The White City...

  Phil Nato, Kelly Sue DeConnick

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  "Ghost, the spectral protector of Chicago, defends the world against extradimensional demons and all-too-human monsters. After a painful encounter with a familiar face, Elisa Cameron finds herself torn between protecting her city and uncovering the mystery of her past life! Collects Ghost #1–#4. 
   
  Performed by Nanette Savard as Ghost, Wyn Delano as Vaughn Barnes, Kimberly Gilbert as Sloane, Christopher Walker as Beleth, Ryan H. Reid as Tommy Byers, Nickolette Kong as Linda October, Debi Tinsley as Caroline Hitchens. With Todd Scofield, Jacob Yeh, Ken Jackson, James Konicek, Matthew Pauli, Evan Casey, Yasmin Tuazon, Terence Aselford, Eric Messner, Michael John Casey, Bradley Foster Smith, Richard Rohan, and Nora Achrati."

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  Everyone's a Aliebn When Ur a...

  Jomny Sun

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  Everyone's a Aliebn When Ur a Aliebn Too has descriptive copy which is not yet available from the Publisher.

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