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  Orphans of the Void - When the...

  Michael Shaara

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  Orphans of the Void by Michael Shaara - Finding a cause worth dying for is no great trick—the Universe is full of them. Finding one worth living for is the genuine problem! 
  In the region of the Coal Sack Nebula, on the dead fourth planet of a star called Tyban, Captain Steffens of the Mapping Command stood counting buildings. Eleven. No, twelve. He wondered if there was any significance in the number. He had no idea. 
  "What do you make of it?" he asked. 
  Lieutenant Ball, the executive officer of the ship, almost tried to scratch his head before he remembered that he was wearing a spacesuit. 
  "Looks like a temporary camp," Ball said. "Very few buildings, and all built out of native materials, the only stuff available. Castaways, maybe?" 
  Steffens was silent as he walked up onto the rise. The flat weathered stone jutted out of the sand before him. 
  "No inscriptions," he pointed out. 
  "They would have been worn away. See the wind grooves? Anyway, there's not another building on the whole damn planet. You wouldn't call it much of a civilization." 
  "You don't think these are native?" 
  Ball said he didn't. Steffens nodded. 
  Standing there and gazing at the stone, Steffens felt the awe of great age. He had a hunch, deep and intuitive, that this was old—too old. He reached out a gloved hand, ran it gently over the smooth stone ridges of the wall. Although the atmosphere was very thin, he noticed that the buildings had no airlocks. 
  Ball's voice sounded in his helmet: "Want to set up shop, Skipper?" 
  Steffens paused. "All right, if you think it will do any good."

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  What Ants Do On Stormy Days

  Sun Xueling

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  Andi and the ants sail down the river in boats made out of leaves. They settle down in a beautiful land and make friends with the locals, the keledek (sweet potatoes). 
  The ants are enthralled when a flight of big white birds stop over and show them the world by flying them across continents and seas. But when a heavy downpour threatens to destroy their home and wash them away, who will come to their rescue?

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  Fort Donelson: The History of...

  Jonathan Gianos-Steinberg

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  In January of 1862, Grant persuaded General Henry “Old Brains” Halleck to allow his men to launch a campaign on the Tennessee River. As soon as Halleck acquiesced, Grant moved against Fort Henry, in close coordination with the naval command of Flag Officer Andrew Hull Foote. The combination of infantry and naval bombardment helped force the capitulation of Fort Henry on February 6, 1862, and the surrender of Fort Henry was followed immediately by an attack on Fort Donelson on the Cumberland River, which earned Grant his famous nickname “Unconditional Surrender”. Grant’s forces enveloped the Confederate garrison at Fort Donelson, which included Confederate generals Simon Buckner, John Floyd, and Gideon Pillow. In one of the most bungled operations of the war, the Confederate generals tried and failed to open an escape route by attacking Grant’s forces on February 15. Although the initial assault was successful, General Pillow inexplicably chose to have his men pull back into their trenches, ostensibly so they could take more supplies before their escape. Instead, they simply lost all the ground they had taken, and the garrison was cut off yet again. 
  During the early morning hours of February 16, the garrison’s generals held one of the Civil War’s most famous councils of war. Over the protestations of cavalry officer Nathan Bedford Forrest, who insisted the garrison could escape, the three generals agreed to surrender their army, but none of them wanted to be the fall guy. General Floyd was worried that the Union might try him for treason if he was taken captive, so he turned command of the garrison over to General Pillow and escaped with two of his regiments. Pillow had the same concern and turned command over to General Buckner before escaping. Despite all of these successful escapes, General Buckner decided to surrender to Grant, and when asked for terms of surrender, Grant replied, “No terms except an unconditional and immediate surrender.” 

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  Frank and the Big Mistake

  Martha Brockenbrough

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  Frank and Sunny’s humans are bringing home their nibling for a visit. But what exactly is a “nibling”? Frank says it’s a small bite of something, and Sunny thinks that sounds delicious. 
   
  But then there is a knock on their door, and this nibling is a far cry from what they expected! Nelly has strong ideas about how to play and what constitutes fun, including a nauseating basket ride around the house and a mandatory play wedding—with costumes!—between Frank and Captain Keith, the parrot. 
   
  How will the friends survive the terror of a little girl?

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  The Dreamweavers

  G.Z. Schmidt

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  Mei and Yun Wu have always been different from the other kids in the village. 
   
  They’ve learned not to talk about why. 
   
  But now, as this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, the twelve-year-olds find that they are exactly like everyone else: bursting with excitement. 
   
  That’s because word of their grandfather’s incredible mooncakes has reached the Emperor of China himself. And on festival night, the emperor’s son will arrive to sample Grandpa’s mooncakes and report back to His Majesty. 
   
  The twins can hardly dare to dream what might come of the prince’s praise.  
   
  Unfortunately, when disaster strikes on the big night, what happens in the aftermath is the stuff of nightmares. 
   
  Mei and Yun are suddenly left to rescue both their grandfather and their village from a terrible fate. And while the twins have always been able to count on each other, this situation, steeped in ancient magic and tales of curses and revenge, is exactly the sort that’s powerful enough to snap the ties that bind.

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  The Source of Energy - A Journey...

  Nick Di

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  The Source of Energy 
  In today’s fast-paced world, many of us struggle with fatigue, lack of motivation, and emotional exhaustion. Accumulated stress and the lack of time for proper rest can lead to a loss of vital energy, affecting our productivity and overall well-being. 
  "Energy Source" is a guided practice designed to help your body and mind restore strength through mindful breathing, visualization, and affirmations. Deep breathing oxygenates the body, activates inner resources, and boosts vitality, helping you feel energized and ready to achieve new goals. 
  Facts: 
  Studies show that mindful breathing improves circulation, reduces fatigue levels, and enhances focus and concentration. 
  What to expect in this practice:A deep breathing technique to restore physical and mental energy.Visualization of a powerful natural source that fills you with strength.Affirmations to recharge your energy and create a positive mindset for the day. 
  Listen to this practice daily for 21 days, and you'll notice how energy and motivation become a natural part of your life. 
  Immerse yourself in the energy source today – listen to the practice on: 
  Audible – Discover the full series with professional narration. 
  Apple Books – Download and listen on your Apple devices. 
  Authors Direct – Get direct access to your audio practice and enjoy it anytime. 
  And other major platforms.

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