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  Unspoken Threads: A Tale of Love...

  Anupriya

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  In this deeply personal and evocative memoir, Dr. Anupriya takes readers on an unforgettable journey through the lives and lessons of two generations. Rooted in heartfelt conversations with her father, the book weaves together his wisdom, sacrifices, and enduring legacy with her own reflections as a daughter, mother, and professional.  
  Through vivid storytelling, Dr. Anupriya explores themes of love, resilience, and the power of values passed down through family. From poignant anecdotes of her father’s courage and unwavering principles to her own challenges in carrying forward his legacy, this book is a testament to the bonds that transcend time.  
  Blending warmth, introspection, and inspiration, Unspoken Threads: A Tale Of Love And Legacy and Strength is not just a tribute to a father’s impact but also a guide for living with purpose, compassion, and integrity. This is a story of finding strength in connection and hope in the lessons of the past.

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  X Marks the Pedwalk

  Fritz Leiber

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  X Marks the Pedwalk by Fritz Leiber - This is how it all began—the terrible civil strife that devastates our world! 
  The raggedy little old lady with the big shopping bag was in the exact center of the crosswalk when she became aware of the big black car bearing down on her. 
  Behind the thick bullet-proof glass its seven occupants had a misty look, like men in a diving bell. 
  She saw there was no longer time to beat the car to either curb. Veering remorselessly, it would catch her in the gutter. 
  Useless to attempt a feint and double-back, such as any venturesome child executed a dozen times a day. Her reflexes were too slow. 
  Polite vacuous laughter came from the car's loudspeaker over the engine's mounting roar. 
  From her fellow pedestrians lining the curbs came a sigh of horror. 
  The little old lady dipped into her shopping bag and came up with a big blue-black automatic. She held it in both fists, riding the recoils like a rodeo cowboy on a bucking bronco. 
  Aiming at the base of the windshield, just as a big-game hunter aims at the vulnerable spine of a charging water buffalo over the horny armor of its lowered head, the little old lady squeezed off three shots...

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  Technocracy Explained - The Role...

  Arlo Holders

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  Technocracy is a concept that has evolved over time, yet its core principles remain focused on the idea that governance should be driven by scientific knowledge and technical expertise rather than political ideologies or populist sentiments. The term "technocracy" was first introduced in the early 20th century by engineers and economists who believed that the efficient management of resources and societal development could only be achieved through the application of scientific principles. Technocrats argued that political leaders, often with little to no understanding of complex systems, were ill-equipped to make decisions that could optimize society’s functioning, particularly in times of rapid industrialization and technological advancement. 
  The origins of technocracy can be traced back to the industrial revolution, when technological innovations began reshaping economies and societies. However, the movement gained significant traction in the early 1930s during the Great Depression, a period of economic turmoil that called into question traditional governance models. During this time, scholars like Howard Scott and engineers from the Technocratic Movement in the United States called for the establishment of a technocratic society where engineers, scientists, and other experts would manage the economy based on data-driven decision-making rather than political influence. They believed that such a system would eliminate inefficiencies, social inequalities, and the corruption they associated with political governance.

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  Karen's Little Sister...

  Ann M. Martin

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  It's fun to be a Baby-sitters Little Sister! Now available in audio!Karen Brewer, Big SisterEverybody used to love Karen. She was cute. She was the littlest sister. But now baby Emily is in their family, and Karen feels left out.Then Emily gets sick and everybody has to take care of her. Even Karen. And that's when Karen finds out that being a big sister is the most fun of all!

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  The Railway Children

  E. Nesbit

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  E. Nesbit’s beautiful story of The Railway Children has faired well in many excellent and faithful adaptations on stage and screen. It is always refreshing however to return to the original book. The story has a charm and a depth which raises it, like all the best children’s literature, to something which can be appreciated by all ages.  
  Bobbie, Phyllis and Peter, through their adventures on the railway begin to come of age as they face thrilling adventures and meet new friends. Nothing is sugar coated by Nesbit; there is real danger, there are real human conflicts to be navigated and over it all hangs the dark cloud of their missing father.  
  Head Stories Audio presents The Railway Children narrated by Simon Hester. With original music.

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  Bo at Ballard Creek

  Kirkpatrick Hill

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  An unforgettable story of a little girl growing up in the exhilarating time after the big Alaska gold rushes.Winner of the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical FictionBo's family is not the usual, ordinary sort of family, because she didn't get it in the usual, ordinary way.She was headed for a lonely Alaska orphanage when she won the hearts of two tough gold miners who set out to raise her, enthusiastically helped by the other miners, the good-time girls, and all the kind people of the nearby Eskimo village on the Koyukuk River.Bo learns Eskimo along with English, is involved in the lives of her friends at Ballard Creek ,helps in the cookshack, learns to polka, rides along with Big Annie and her dog team. And there's always some kind of excitement : a bi-plane landing, the first bulldozer, a roaming bear, the dog-team mail delivery, and a lost little boy whose father has died on the winter trail.“A warm tale set in an Alaskan gold-mining town. . . . Bo is an enduring Pollyana in a parka.” —Kirkus ReviewsIllustrations by LeUyen Pham

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