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  Mysterious Losses of the USS...

  Editors Charles River

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  In April 1963, one of the most advanced U.S. hunter-killer nuclear submarines and the 129 men onboard vanished while on a routine voyage. The USS Thresher was one of the country’s most advanced ships, but it had the misfortune of becoming the first American nuclear submarine to be lost at sea, prompting obvious questions over what had happened. Had it accidentally collided with a Soviet ship? Was it destroyed by a new and secret Soviet weapon? Was it secretly captured and taken back to the Soviet Union to reveal its secrets? 
  For those who choose to make the careers as submariners, there is no more beloved service. That is, one hopes, how it was for the 99 men who were serving on the USS Scorpion on May 22, 1968, the fateful day the submarine is believed to have sank. It appears that the crew members died quickly, but however it happened, the grief experienced by their family members dragged on for decades, exacerbated both by the Navy’s lack of information about the submarine’s final moments and the government’s unwillingness to share what little knowledge it had. 
  It is easy in hindsight to criticize the military for its secrecy, but it must be remembered that the Scorpion disappeared at the height of the Cold War, and therefore, little could be said publicly about its fate. Coincidentally, 3 other nuclear submarines suffered mysterious sinkings the same year, and the Cold War adversaries were interested in locating them and gleaning any secrets or technology that they could from the other side’s bad luck. Indeed, it was only after the fall of the Soviet Union that the truth could be told, bringing closure to family members and a dark lesson in espionage to the American people.

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  Flowering Evil

  Margaret St. Clair

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  Flowering Evil by Margaret St. Clair - Like all her other plants from far-off worlds, Aunt Amy hoped the Venusian Rambler would win a prize. It hoped so too. 
  Captain Bjornson shook a grizzled head. “I never saw a plant I liked the looks of less,” he said. “I don't know how he got it through the planetary plant quarantine. You take my advice, Amy, and watch out for it.” He took another of the little geela nut cookies from the quaint old lucite platter, and bit into it appreciately. 
  Mrs. Dinsmore sniffed.  “I  don't know what you're driving at,” she said coldly, “or why you're so prejudiced against my poor little Rambler. You know perfectly well that Robert would never send me anything the least bit dangerous.” 
  Captain Bjornson paused with another cookie half-way to his lips and looked at her. “Wouldn’t send you anything dangerous !” he exclaimed. “Why, Amy, have you forgotten how your face was swelled up for two weeks from that tree cutting he sent you? The doctor said it was a contact poison worse than sumach, and he tried to get you to go to the hospital. What about the time that cactus from the Blue Desert went to seed, and I spent thirty-six hours picking spines out of you? What about—” Mrs. Dinsmore gave a warning sniff. 
  “Well, all right,” Bjornson said. “I know how fond you are of Bob, and I know you don't like me to mention his mistakes. I'll grant you he means well. So what? He's Mighty, scatter-trained, and brash. To use an expression that u as current when I was a boy, Bob is a twerp.”

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  Samuel and anger management -...

  Karine Dechaumelle

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  Dive in with your child to the incredible story of "Samuel and Anger Management", a rich and educational adventure that guides your children towards a better understanding and healthy management of emotions. 
  Samuel is a lively and enthusiastic little boy, adored by his friends for his imagination and adventurous spirit. However, his intense emotions can sometimes trigger tantrums as powerful as a storm at sea. After an incident at school, Samuel, with the help of his caring parents, learns to recognize and manage his anger. He discovers that he can not only understand and manage his own emotions, but also help others. 
  Here's why this audio story is the ideal choice for evening reading:It encourages healthy emotion management, showing that recognizing and expressing anger constructively is a crucial skill.It teaches empathy and the importance of understanding and helping others.It offers a touching and engaging story that will captivate young listeners.It's a valuable tool for strengthening parent-child bonds and initiating discussions about emotions and compassion. 
  Discover this audio story and offer your child a moment that will help them navigate their own emotions with courage and compassion. Because every child, just like Samuel, has the capacity to grow, learn and transform through their emotional experiences. 
  This audiobook is a real learning tool that will help your child understand and manage his or her emotions, promoting emotional development and well-being. A precious gift to show them that we're there for them!

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  The Book of Witches

  Oliver Madox Hueffer

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  Originally published in 1908, "The Book of Witches" is a popular history and overview of witchcraft by Oliver Madox Hueffer (1876 - 1931), a prolific writer and journalist who was renowned for his sexual and other exploits. 
  "The Book of Witches" is not an exhaustive treatise on witches and witchcraft, treated scientifically, historically and so forth. The author endeavors to produce a picture from which a general impression may be gained. He shows whence the witch came and why, as well as what she was and is; to point out how necessary she is and must be to the happiness of mankind, and how great the responsibility of those who seek to infect others with their skepticism because they do not believe in her. 
  Meticulously formatted by LibriAfrica

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  Cricket Helps Out -...

  Pat McCaw M.D.

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  Follow an adorable facility dog as she helps a child with appendicitis. Facility dogs are specially trained to help kids through medical experiences—from lifting spirits, motivating movement, modeling the power of play, and more. Nonfiction back matter provides more information about medical topics introduced in the books, from acute to chronic issues, while also proving more information about facility-dog programs and the Mayo Clinic Children's Center.

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  The Lions Feast

  Laavanya Karthik

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  "An old couple invites a ravenous lion for a meal. Does everything go as planned? Take in the scents
  wafting from a South Indian kitchen and taste this lip-smacking tale of hospitality gone wrong as
  you turn the pages. An irreverent tale by Lavanya Karthik with riotously funny illustrations by
  Chetan Sharma, this delicious book will make you drool and beg for more."

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