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  Dogs Like Us

  John Holder

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  People often chose a dog that resembles themselves, consciously or unconsciously.  Even scientific experiments have proved it. For example, you rarely find a Hell's Angel with a bichon frisé, or a sweet little old lady with a bulldog. A gentle quiet academic wouldn't normally chose a boisterous border collie, nor would an energetic teenager chose a basset hound.
  
  Our beloved dogs are rather like our choice of car or the clothes we wear. The science writer David Robson says, 'The canine mini-me reveals a narcissistic tendency in us all.'
  
  In these humorous, colourful illustrations of doppelgänger dogs, artist John Holder has depicted a superb, visually entertaining collection of dogs and their owners in all their lookalike glory. A treat for dog owners everywhere.

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  The Nightingale and the Rose

  Oscar Wilde

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  The Nightingale and the Rose is a short tragic fantasy story for children. It was first published in 1888 in the anthology The Happy Prince and Other Tales, which, in addition to its title story, also includes "The Happy Prince", "The Devoted Friend", "The Selfish Giant" and "The Remarkable Rocket".
  In The Nightingale and the Rose by Oscar Wilde we have theme of love, sacrifice, selflessness, pity, materialism and gratitude.
  The story's plot is set in motion when a nightingale overhears a young student express his fears about losing the young woman he loves forever. The young woman threatens to abandon the student unless 
  he gives her a red rose. Taking pity on the student, the nightingale sacrifices her life in order to procure a red rose for the young man. However, the birds' sacrifice proves to be in vain.

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  Pahredar - Ali Abbas Husaini -...

  Ali Abbas Husaini

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  पहरेदार - अली अब्बास हुसैनी | Pahredar by Ali Abbas Husaini 
  “Pahredar” by Ali Abbas Husaini is a deeply emotional and thought-provoking Hindi audiobook that explores the meaning of duty, honesty, and human integrity. 
  The story follows a humble watchman who performs his duty with unwavering faith, even when the world fails to understand or appreciate him. Through his eyes, we witness the struggle between moral responsibility and loneliness — between what is right and what is easy. 
  Ali Abbas Husaini’s storytelling beautifully reflects the values of sincerity, sacrifice, and human dignity, making Pahredar not just a story, but a mirror of society and conscience. 
  If you love realistic, emotional, and socially meaningful Hindi stories, this one will touch your heart and make you reflect on what it truly means to be honest in today’s world. 
  ✍️ Writer: Ali Abbas Husaini 🎙️Genre: Realistic | Emotional | Moral | Inspirational 
  📖Theme: Humanity • Integrity • Duty • Social Reflection 
  🎧 Listen to this touching Hindi story and ask yourself — can true honesty survive in a world full of compromises?

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  Denison Avenue

  Christina Wong

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  A moving story told in visual art and fiction about gentrification, aging in place, grief, and vulnerable Chinese Canadian elders
  		 
  Bringing together ink artwork and fiction, Denison Avenue by Daniel Innes (illustrations) and Christina Wong (text) follows the elderly Wong Cho Sum, who, living in Toronto’s gentrifying Chinatown–Kensington Market, begins to collect bottles and cans after the sudden loss of her husband as a way to fill her days and keep grief and loneliness at bay. In her long walks around the city, Cho Sum meets new friends, confronts classism and racism, and learns how to build a life as a widow in a neighborhood that is being destroyed and rebuilt, leaving elders like her behind.
  		 
  A poignant meditation on loss, aging, gentrification, and the barriers that Chinese Canadian seniors experience in big cities, Denison Avenue beautifully combines visual art, fiction, and the endangered Toisan dialect to create a book that is truly unforgettable.

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  Chronicles of Avonlea

  Lucy Maud Montgomery

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  On Prince Edward Island, where Anne Shirley grew up in the sea-sprayed town of Avonlea, there was no shortage of wonderful stories. There was the case of Ludovic Speed, who wouldn't propose to the woman he had courted for fifteen years until Anne devised a plan to "speed" him up . . . if it didn't backfire and break his heart. But no one could blame mischievous Anne for the hilarious battle of the sexes that erupted when a man-hating woman and her cat got quarantined in the same house with a woman-hating bachelor and his dog. From sprawling Penhallow Grange, where a family waits nearly forever for two quarreling lovers to break their stubborn silence, to the tumbledown farm of Old Man Shaw, who awaits the retum of his beloved daughter, L. M. Montgomery has written twelve tales of secret hopes and hidden dreams, filled with enchantment and humor.

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  The Call of Cthulhu - A...

  H.P. Lovecraft

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  🐙 Are you ready to delve into the depths of cosmic horror? 
   👁️ Do you crave a tale that will challenge your perception of reality? 
   🌊 Are you prepared to face the unimaginable terrors that lurk beneath the waves? 
  If you answered YES to at least one of these questions, you MUST KEEP READING... 
  🦑 Uncover the Secrets of an Ancient Cosmic Entity That Defies Human Comprehension 
  Imagine a world where the veil between reality and nightmare is paper-thin, where ancient beings of unimaginable power slumber beneath the waves, waiting to be awakened. This is the world of "The Call of Cthulhu," a chilling masterpiece that will forever change how you perceive the universe and humanity's place within it. 
  This audiobook isn't just a story; it's an experience that will challenge your perception of reality and leave you questioning the very fabric of existence. With its intricate plot and atmospheric prose, it offers a journey into the unknown that will haunt your thoughts long after you've finished listening. 
  This timeless tale of cosmic horror by H. P. Lovecraft has inspired countless works of fiction, art, and even scientific thought. By listening to its narration, you're not just experiencing a story; you're becoming part of a legacy that has shaped the horror genre for nearly a century. 
  Are you ready to answer the call? To peer beyond the veil of our mundane existence and glimpse the terrifying wonders that lie beyond human comprehension? This audiobook offers more than just entertainment; it provides a transformative experience that will challenge your perception of reality and leave you forever changed. 
  Don't let this opportunity to expand your mind and confront the unknown pass you by.  
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