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  Walden

  Henry David Thoreau

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  Originally published in 1854, Walden; or, Life in the Woods, is a vivid account of the time that Henry D. Thoreau lived alone in a secluded cabin at Walden Pond. It is one of the most influential and compelling books in American literature. This new paperback edition-introduced by noted American writer John Updike-celebrates the 150th anniversary of this classic work. Much of Walden's material is derived from Thoreau's journals and contains such engaging pieces as "Reading" and "The Pond in the Winter" Other famous sections involve Thoreau's visits with a Canadian woodcutter and with an Irish family, a trip to Concord, and a description of his bean field. This is the complete and authoritative text of Walden-as close to Thoreau's original intention as all available evidence allows. For the student and for the general reader, this is the ideal presentation of Thoreau's great document of social criticism and dissent.

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  Meditation - Sounds of...

  Jane Austen

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  Jane Austen’s timeless romance, enhanced by the energy of the storm.
   
  Step into the world of Persuasion, one of Jane Austen’s most profound and emotionally stirring novels, in an entirely new listening experience—where the rhythm of thunderstorms deepens every longing glance, every moment of regret, and every pulse of hope.
   
  With Meditation Sounds of Thunderstorms Persuasion - Jane Austen, this digital audio edition blends Austen’s masterful storytelling with the atmospheric power of nature, immersing you in Anne Elliot’s journey of love, loss, and second chances, accompanied by the rolling thunder and soothing rainfall.
   
  •	Austen’s Genius, Reimagined – Experience Persuasion like never before, heightened by the storm’s emotional intensity.
   
  •	A Meditative and Dramatic Escape – The soundscape of thunderstorms adds depth and reflection, drawing you deeper into Austen’s world.
   
  •	Perfect for Austen Devotees & Romance Lovers – Whether you’re revisiting a favorite classic or discovering it for the first time, this edition offers an unforgettable experience.

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  Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes

  Conan Doyle

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  Delve into the ingenious world of "Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes" by Arthur Conan Doyle, where mystery meets masterful deduction. Join the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal friend Dr. Watson as they unravel a series of baffling cases. From the perilous "Silver Blaze" to the enigmatic "The Final Problem," each story showcases Holmes' unparalleled intellect and keen observation. Doyle's collection enthralls with cunning puzzles and the timeless battle between good and evil.

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  A Hunger Artist - A study in...

  Franz Kafka

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  Franz Kafka was born on 3rd July 1883 in Prague, then in Bohemia, the eldest of 6, into a middle-class Jewish family. 
   
  Life for the young Kafka and his passion for literature was often made an ordeal by his over-bearing and domineering entrepreneur of a father.   
   
  In 1889 Kafka was sent to the Deutsche Knabenschule, an elementary school in Prague. His father would only allow him to be educated in German-speaking schools and even went so far as to limit visits to the synagogue to four a year. 
   
  In 1901 he graduated from the classics-oriented Altstädter Gymnasium. Kafka did well there and across a large range of subjects.  He now enrolled at the Charles Ferdinand University, to study chemistry, but quickly switched to law for which he obtained his degree in June 1906 and then performed the mandatory year of unpaid service as clerk at the civil and criminal courts. 
   
  A job at an Italian insurance company left him little time to write and after a year he took another job with the Worker's Accident Insurance Institute for the Kingdom of Bohemia where he stayed until ill health led to his resignation in 1922. 
   
  Although he saw work as a means to pay the bills and to allow him time to write, he received several promotions and was noted as a good employee. 
   
  By 1917 Kafka was suffering from tuberculosis, which required frequent periods of convalescence. Interspersed with this, were several intense affairs before he settled in Berlin with Dora Diamant, a 25-year-old kindergarten teacher who herself having left the ghetto now influenced Kafka's interest in the book of Jewish law, the Talmud. 
   
  Kafka’s on-going health was littered with problems. Apart from TB there were several other ailments, including migraines, insomnia, boils, depression, all usually brought on by excessive stresses and strains. He attempted to counteract all of this by naturopathic treatments, a vegetarian diet and consuming large quantities of unpasteurized milk. 
   
  His tuberculosis still worsened. He returned to Prague, where he died on 3rd June 1924. He was 40. 
   
  His literary works are few in number but towering in influence.  His masterpieces include ‘The Trial’, ‘The Metamorphosis’ as well as a number of short stories which reveal facets of humankind that truthfully could only be born from Kafka’s brain and pen.

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  Devoted Friend The (Unabridged)

  Oscar Wilde

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  "The Devoted Friend" This story is more or less a story within a story. It begins with a water-rat commenting to a duck about her ducklings, who are refusing to obey her. When he mentions friendship, a linnet flies down from a tree, and begins the story, intended to explain to the water-rat what true friendship is. Hans was a little man who owned a beautiful garden, where he grew flowers of all kinds and colours which were sold in the market to make some money.

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  Child's Story The (Unabridged)

  Charles Dickens

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  Everyone begins life's journey as a child. From one of the world's most beloved writers comes this memorable parable of life's transitions. Originally published by Charles Dickens in the mid-1800s, The Child's Story is a timeless account of the journey we all take, from carefree childhood and spontaneous youth, through adulthood and marriage, and into our golden years. Now, almost 150 years after its original publication, acclaimed artist Harvey Chan adds his stirring images to Dickens's classic words, creating a unique and powerful reading experience that's ideal for children of all ages.

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