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  The Forest Pilot - A Story for...

  Edward Huntington

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  The November sun that had been red and threatening all day, slowly disappeared behind a cloud bank. The wind that had held steadily to the south for a week, now shifted suddenly to the northeast, coming as a furious blast. In a moment, it seemed, the mild Indian Summer breeze was changed to a fierce winter gale. 
  	The little schooner yacht that had been riding in the bay not more than a half mile from the jagged, rocky shore line, began dancing about like a cork. For a swell had come driving in from the ocean just as the wind changed, and now the two tall masts waved back and forth, bending in wide sweeps before the gale. Unfortunately for the little craft the change of the direction of the wind exposed it to the storm’s full fury. 
  	The captain, a weatherbeaten old Yankee who had sailed vessels of his own as well as those belonging to other people for forty years, was plainly worried. With a glass in his hand he scanned the shore line of the bay in every direction, occasionally giving a sharp order to the four sailors who hurried about the deck to carry out his commands. 
  	The only other persons on the yacht were a man and a boy who had been sitting together beside the forward mast when the wind changed. The man was a tall, straight figure, with the erect carriage that sinewy, muscular men who are accustomed to hard work retain well into old age. His face, with its leathery skin, which contrasted sharply with his iron gray beard, was softened by a pair of deep blue eyes—the kind of blue eyes that can snap with determination on occasion, in contrast to their usually kindly expression.

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  The Visitor

  Ray Bradbury

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  The Visitor by Ray Bradbury - Exiles on Mars face a barren future until Leonard Mark brings a glimpse of freedom. 
  Saul Williams awoke to the still morning. He looked wearily out of his tent and thought about how far away Earth was. Millions of miles, he thought. It was very bad. But then what could you do about it? Your lungs were full of the “blood-rust.” You coughed all the time. 
  Saul arose this particular morning at seven o’clock. He was a tall man, lean, thinned by his illness. It was a quiet morning on Mars, with the dead sea bottom flat and silent, no wind on it. The sun was clear and cool in the empty sky. He washed his face and ate breakfast. 
  After that, he wanted very much to be back on Earth. During the day he tried every way that it was possible to be in New York City. Sometimes, if he sat right and held his hands a certain way, he did it. He could almost smell New York. Most of the time, though, it was impossible. 
  Later in the morning, Saul tried to die. 
  He lay on the sand and told his heart to stop. It continued beating. He imagined himself leaping from a cliff or cutting his wrists, but laughed to himself—for he knew he lacked the nerve for either act.

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  Bedtime Story and a Lullaby A:...

  Charles Perrault, Andrew David...

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  Are you cosy? It's time for a bedtime story. Join us as we embark on the magical tale of "Sleeping Beauty" by Charles Perrault, read by Bart Wolffe followed by a lullaby called "Gently Rock You to Sleep" by Earth Kunchai.

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  Fantasy Journeys for Kids...

  Claudia Schröder

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  Welcome to Our Fantasy Journeys - The Perfect Way to Help Your Child Relax and Drift Gently into Sleep after an Exciting Day.
  Each journey takes you into a magical world full of imagination, adventure, and relaxation.
  
  In this fantasy journey, you embark on a magical adventure to the sparkling crystal cave with your fluffy companion, Fluffy the bunny. You discover glittering crystals that shine like stars and enter a magical chamber with a crystal throne where you can make a wish. Then, you explore the secret crystal garden filled with glowing plants and sweet, sparkling fruits. At the end of the adventure, Glimmer the glowing firefly safely guides you back through the forest. As the stars twinkle in the sky, you feel happy and safe, ready to drift into a peaceful sleep. Sweet dreams!

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  Fifo Saves the Day

  Megan Preston Meyer

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  Baby dragons were everywhere! 
  Perry Shibble sells dragon eggs, but he doesn’t stock his shelves correctly. The eggs hatch, and there are baby dragons all over his store! Can Supply Jane and Fifo save the day? 
  The Supply Jane Adventures bring supply chain, logistics, and inventory management principles to life. They teach kids simple but powerful concepts that make the world around us work. They are also a great way for parents to approach the 'Here’s what Mommy does all day at work' conversation. 
  After reading Fifo Saves the Day, kids will understand the concept of First In, First Out, and they’ll be able to see FIFO in action at the grocery store or in their own kitchen. They’ll have a better understanding of perishable goods handling and inventory management procedures, and will get a dragon-filled introduction to the world of supply chain management! 
  ➡️ Check out Supply Jane Clears the Way, too! ⬅️

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  The Essential Writings of Ralph...

  Ralph Waldo Emerson

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  Emerson's enduring reputation, however, is as a philosopher, an aphoristic writer (like Friedrich Nietzsche) and a quintessentially American thinker whose championing of the American Transcendental movement and influence on Walt Whitman, Henry David Thoreau, William James, and others would alone secure him a prominent place in American cultural history. Emerson is often characterized as an idealist philosopher and indeed used the term himself of his philosophy, explaining it simply as a recognition that plan always precedes action. Contents:HistorySelf-RelianceCompensationSpiritual LawsLoveFriendshipPrudenceHeroismThe Over-SoulCirclesIntellectArtNature   American Scholar

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