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  From the Earth to the Moon

  Jules Verne

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  From the Earth to the Moon is one of Jules Verne's most visionary and influential novels, a pioneering work of science fiction that astonishingly anticipates humanity's real journey into space. Set in post–Civil War America, the story centers on the members of the Baltimore Gun Club, a group of inventive artillery enthusiasts who turn their talents toward an audacious new goal: launching a projectile to the Moon.
  
  Led by the bold and charismatic Impey Barbicane, the Gun Club devises an unprecedented plan to construct a massive cannon capable of firing a space-bound capsule beyond Earth's atmosphere. As scientific debates, engineering challenges, and international rivalries unfold, the novel blends technical detail with humor, satire, and a deep fascination with human ambition. The arrival of the eccentric Frenchman Michel Ardan adds a daring twist that transforms the project from a theoretical experiment into a manned lunar expedition.
  
  More than a tale of invention, From the Earth to the Moon is a celebration of scientific curiosity and imaginative daring. Verne's remarkable attention to mathematics, physics, and astronomy—combined with his flair for storytelling—makes the novel both intellectually stimulating and thrillingly entertaining. A cornerstone of classic science fiction, this timeless work continues to inspire readers with its bold vision of exploration, innovation, and the limitless reach of the human imagination.

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  Saving Sophia

  Jenna Gunn

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  She was the sunshine to his dark and grumpy. A reason to live. The holder of a secret that could bring him to his knees. And the woman he'd risk everything to save. 
   
   
   
  Liam Strong thought he'd lost everything when he was discharged from the Navy. Until she walked into his life as his new employee and proved that losing his career as a trauma surgeon meant a chance to start over. 
   
   
   
  Sophia Parker, MD, was exactly what Liam thought he didn't need. His focus was starting a new clinic and returning to fire fighting alongside his brothers. 
   
   
   
  Sophia's life was barely manageable. As a single parent to an adopted son, and new doctor, she was scrambling to get her medical career going. The small town of Eden, Utah, looked like the perfect place to start creating the stability she craved. 
   
   
   
  Only she didn't count on running smack into a wall of muscle with a mile wide attitude. One that made her see red—but just as often made her toes curl. 
   
   
   
  Until a web of secrets and misunderstanding shook her dreams. But their painful pasts might not be the thing that steals their future. Liam gets one chance to save her from a deadly disaster and win their chance at forever love. 
   
   
   
  Contains mature themes.

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  Murder in Vienna

  Martha Bond

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  A Viennese victim and a puzzle at the palace! 
   
   
   
  Lottie Sprigg and her employer, Mrs. Moore, are guests at Vienna's opulent Schönbrunn Palace. But their visit goes awry when the corpse of a renowned psychoanalyst is found in the grounds. There's a handful of suspects and—tragically for Mrs. Moore—one of them is her beloved Prince Manfred. 
   
   
   
  Mrs. Moore is devastated that her beau has been caught up in the crime. And she soon discovers he's been keeping other secrets from her, too. 
   
   
   
  Lottie is tasked with proving Prince Manfred's innocence. But with overwhelming evidence against him, has she any chance of success? As she scours Vienna for clues, Lottie wonders if the jolly Bavarian prince has been hiding a darker side all along . . .

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  Hollywood Stage - The Dark...

  Various Authors

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  Hollywood is indelibly printed in our minds as the ‘go-to place for entertainment and has been for decades. When there really did seem to be more stars in Hollywood than in Heaven Hollywood Stage had them performing films as radio plays – on the sponsors dime of course.  The Hollywood director William Keighly unveils the treasure and the stars for you right here…..

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  Little Red Riding Hood

  Brothers Grimm

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  Little Red Riding Hood is the famous fairy tale in which the wolf eats the grandmother. A little girl is on her way to her sick grandmother, but once she arrives she notices her grandmother looks odd. She has big ears and big eyes and large hands. It's the wolf! The moral of the story is: don't trust strangers. Recommended for age 4+.

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  Passing the Red Line - A Hockey...

  Jocelyne Soto

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  The majority of my life has centered around one thing and one thing only. Hockey. 
   
   
   
  Being the daughter of a player, I know the ins and outs of the sport. Including the hurt that can come with it. I've grown to hate it. 
   
   
   
  That hate runs so deep that when a player steps into my life in a towel, I do everything I can to hate him too. 
   
   
   
  After a few summer nights, though, it starts to become impossible. 
   
   
   
  Especially as the season starts and we spend more time together when I take the position as lead photographer on his team. The same team my dad coaches. 
   
   
   
  Now I'm back in the hockey world, falling for a grumpy hockey player I should want nothing to do with and dealing with my dad and his apologies. 
   
   
   
  Fingers crossed being back in this world doesn't hurt me anymore than it already has.

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