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  OZ: The Complete Collection

  L. Frank Baum

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  Included 1. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Track 12. The Marvelous Land of Oz Track 263. Ozma of Oz Track 504. Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz Track 715. The Road to Oz Track 916. The Emerald City of Oz Track 1157. The Patchwork Girl of Oz Track 1458. Tik-Tok of Oz Track 1749. The Scarecrow of Oz Track 19910. Rinkitink in Oz Track 22411. The Lost Princess of Oz Track 24912. The Tin Woodman of Oz Track 27513. The Magic of Oz Track 29914. Glinda of Oz Track 322

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  Unsettling - Surviving...

  Elizabeth Weinberg

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  The time has come to reimagine our relationship to the environment before it is too late.As wildfires char the American West, extreme weather transforms landscapes, glaciers retreat, and climate zones shift, we are undeniably experiencing the effects of the climate crisis in more and more destructive ways. Climate change is impacting every inhabited region of the world, but there is much we can still do.Unsettling explores human impacts on the environment through science, popular culture, personal narrative, and landscape. Using the stories of animals, landscapes, and people who have exhibited resilience in the face of persistent colonization across the North American continent, science writer Elizabeth Weinberg explores how climate change is a direct result of white supremacy, colonialism, sexism, and heteronormativity. Travel through the deep sea; along Louisiana’s vanishing bayous; down the Colorado, Mississippi, and Potomac rivers; and over the Cascade Mountains, and examine how we as humans, particularly white humans, have drawn a stark line between human and animal, culture and nature, in order to exploit anything and anyone we find useful. With gorgeous and pointed prose, Weinberg weaves together science, personal essay, history, and pop culture to propose a new way of thinking about climate change—one that is rooted in queerness and antiracism.

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  Lotus Buds

  Amy Carmichael

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  Sonja Wood breathes new life into the powerful message shared by Amy Carmichael in her book, Lotus Buds. 
  “Lotus Buds” by Amy Wilson-Carmichael is a memoir written in the early 20th century, recounting the experiences of the author in her work with children in South India. The narrative focuses on the lives of vulnerable children, particularly those at risk of being dedicated to temples, and explores themes of love, faith, and redemption. Key characters include Bala, a serious and introspective child, and Chellalu, a vivacious and carefree spirit, showcasing the contrasting personalities of the children in Carmichael’s care. At the start of “Lotus Buds,” the author introduces a serene lotus pool near an ancient temple in Southern India, symbolizing the innocent beauty of the children she serves. This tranquil scene is abruptly contrasted by the harsh reality of the children’s potential fates as temple sacrifices. Carmichael reflects on her encounters with both the lotus flowers and the children, emphasizing their sacredness and inherent value as belonging to God. The narrative then shifts focus to specific children like Bala and Chellalu, highlighting their unique characteristics and experiences that shape their lives while under the author’s guidance in the nursery. This opening presents the reader with a poignant introduction to the themes of caretaking and the spiritual struggle against the societal norms that put these children at risk. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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  Henry David Thoreau

  Geoffrey Giuliano

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  Henry David Thoreau was one of America's most influential writers, philosophers, and naturalists. A leading figure of the Transcendentalist movement, he championed individual conscience, self-reliance, and a close relationship with the natural world. His writings helped shape American literature and continue to influence environmental thought, civil rights movements, and political philosophy. 
   
  Born in Concord, Massachusetts, in 1817, Thoreau was educated at Harvard and became closely associated with Ralph Waldo Emerson. He is best known for his experiment in simple living at Walden Pond, where he spent two years observing nature and reflecting on society. The experience inspired his masterpiece, Walden, a classic exploration of independence, simplicity, and the meaning of a well-lived life. 
   
  This biography traces Thoreau's journey from small-town scholar to one of America's most enduring intellectual voices. Drawing upon his journals, letters, published works, and historical records, it explores his life, ideas, and lasting legacy. More than 160 years after his death, Henry David Thoreau remains a powerful advocate for freedom, simplicity, and independent thought.

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  Prophet The: The Complete...

  Kahlil Gibran

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  This program is read by an AI-based synthesized voice.A new edition of the beloved spiritual classicKahlil Gibran’s The Prophet is a timeless classic, a guiding light of spiritual fiction that has shaped the hearts and souls of readers since it was first published in 1923. Translated into more than 40 languages around the globe, The Prophet is an inspirational work of art, a thought-provoking glimpse into the human heart, and transformational spiritual journey.The story begins when a prophet named Almustafa shares his wisdom over the course of eight essays. In these brief, poetic pieces he touches on the deepest profundities of life—pain and loss, friendship and love, joy and sorrow.This new version of the classic work is true to the text of the first edition brings Gibran's writing to a new generation.A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin's Press Essentials.

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  Edited Story An - From their...

  Morley Roberts

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  The bookshelves of British literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors.  From these Isles their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure.  Among them is Morley Roberts.

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