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  Rebirth

  John Andrew Storey

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  This is an audiobook of Bodhi Leaves No. 54 by John Andrew Storey, Rebirth narrated by Christa Michel. The print edition can be found in the Pariyatti Edition of Collected Bodhi Leaves Vol. 2. The eBook of Bodhi Leaves No. 54 can be downloaded from the BPS website.
   
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  There has been a prevailing tendency in science to take a wholly materialistic view of life and the universe. This has perhaps been a natural reaction against the superstitions of past ages which have often masqueraded as religious truth. Happily this extreme reaction is now less apparent than it was, and there now seems to be among scientists a more open-minded approach to life and its phenomena. Parapsychological phenomena, which only a decade ago were not considered to be worthy of serious attention, are now being studied with considerable interest.
   
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  The aim of this essay is to review the evidence and examine the arguments for rebirth in an attempt to make a modest contribution to our understanding of the doctrine. We shall see first that the doctrine is very ancient and very widespread. We shall see that it reflects the natural order which from our observations we know to be cyclical. We shall have a brief look at the evidence from the claimed memories of former lives. We shall try to determine the nature of that which is reborn. And finally we shall examine one of the ways by which the process of rebirth may take place. In this way I hope to make our survey comprehensive so that our evaluation can be truly scientific.

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  Annie's Adventures

  Lauren Baratz-Logsted

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  A large problem has befallen the Huit girls. (Sisters, actually. Octuplets to be exact.) One particular New Year's Eve, the girls wait for their mommy to bring them hot chocolate and their daddy to return with more wood for the fire. But they don't. Mommy and Daddy, that is. They're gone. Poof! Maybe dead—no one knows for sure. 
  You must see the problem here. Eight little girls on their own, no mommy or daddy to take care of them. This is not a good thing. 
  So now these little girls must take care of themselves. Get to school, cook the meals, feed the cats (eight of them, too), and pay the bills. They can't ask for help, oh no. After losing their parents, being split up would be completely unbearable. 
  At the same time, the question remains: What happened to Mommy and Daddy? 
   
  The Sisters Eight (as they are called, affectionately and otherwise) are determined to find out. Luckily, they do seem to have someone or something helping them. 
  It's a good old-fashioned mystery with missing (or dead) parents, nosy neighbors, talking refrigerators, foul-smelling fruitcake (is there any other kind?), and even a little magic. Eight little girls, eight cats, and one big mystery—let the fun begin!

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  Mizzi Mozzi And The Lapigashlar...

  Alannah Zim

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  In the whimsical land of Mizzipotazia, Mizzi Mozzi and her friends join Professor Brainleebrilliant on a visit to the magical Lapigashlar Library. When they arrive, they discover that the story-books have vanished, and the terrified tales are now hiding from the nefarious Three-Eyed Vulgarlix. With the help of Wizardly Wakkla-Mar, the trio devises a plan to save the library and free the captured story-creatures from the villain's clutches. Together, they embark on a daring adventure to outsmart the Vulgarlix and restore enchantment to the Lapigashlar Library.

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  Secrets of the Forest - 15...

  Alicia Klepeis, Neon Squid

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  A beautiful collection of five-minute bedtime stories about the wildlife found in woods around the world.Every forest contains a thousand secrets…In this charming anthology of stories by Alicia Klepeis readers will be guided into forests to meet the amazing animals that live there. In one story a squirrel hunts for an elusive acorn it buried earlier in the year, while another looks at an Alaskan wood frog as it freezes itself alive to survive a harsh winter. Children will be thrilled by the tale of a reindeer that gets separated from its herd in the snowy woods of Scandinavia, and marvel at a chameleon changing colour in the forests of Madagascar.Other stories feature elephants, wild cats, pangolins, badgers, foxes, monarch butterflies, otters, walking fish, a tree that can live for thousands of years, and even forest-dwelling penguins!Each story in Secrets of the Forest is based on the real biology and behavior of these amazing wild animals, and at the end of each tale readers will find out more about the science that inspired the story. So as they drift off to sleep, they will know a little bit more about the world around them.A Macmillan Audio production from Neon Squid.

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  Cinderella - A Redemptive Retelling

  Geoffrey Thomas

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  This story is excerpted from The Pied Piper of Hamelin: And Other Tales by Geoffrey Thomas. These short stories are brimming with the big-heartedness, warmth, and homespun humor that the author is known for. Geoffrey Thomas introduces incredible characters in this captivating tale based on the famous story by the Brothers Grimm. Perfect for Middle Grade (9–12 year-old) readers and teeming with gospel truth and encouragement.

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  The Adventures of Bentley Hippo...

  Argyro Graphy

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  A bully on the bus. A pair of stolen glasses. And a big lesson in kindness. 
  When Marty gives in to peer pressure, he picks on Toby and takes his glasses. But the tables turn when Marty becomes the target of bullying. Will Bentley and the others turn their backs—or show Marty the true meaning of kindness? 
  This heartwarming audiobook teaches children ages 4–8 that kindness means standing up for others, even when it’s not easy. Through themes of forgiveness, empathy, and personal responsibility, kids learn that it's never too late to make things right. 
  Part of the award-winning Bentley Hippo collection — where values come to life.

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