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During her time as a writer, A Lady of England (A.L.O.E.) was one of the best-selling authors alive. Our current generation may have little reference point for her work, but her tales are always filled with a combination of great storytelling with an underlying message. This short story helps a young boy recovering from an injury to discover even in difficult circumstances there is always reason to be grateful. Perfect for all ages, but especially for those who may need to revisit the bright side of life.

In the 1800’s an author that was simply known as A.L.O.E (A Lady of England) was well-loved and a best-selling author. This is story of shipwreck, adventure, and redemption. Everything hinges on the trustworthiness of young Reginald. A short story for all ages that should leave you smiling and longing for someone like Reginald that you could claim as a friend. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

This short story shares a compelling reason to look kindly upon dogs. The story relates the adventure of a young boy who found himself in a circumstance that he could not get himself out of. All ages will relate to the story and cheer on the efforts of Barry, the St. Bernard.

Their worst fear comes true when the Holiday Snatcher escapes and kidnaps their friend Candy. Sixth grader, Jengo Allbright, with his best buddy, Billy, means to get her back. He enlists the help of his previously kidnapped sister and his friendly ghost, but his efforts are thwarted by the inexplicable absences of his ghost, the restraints of being grounded, indecipherable clues, and very bad food. Will Jengo and his crew be able to leap the hurdles and find Candy in time?

Our health care system is crippled by desperate efforts to prevent the inevitable. A third of the national Medicare budget - nearly $175 billion - is spent on the final year of life, and a third of that amount on the final month, often on expensive (and futile) treatments. Such efforts betray a fundamental flaw in how we think about healthcare: we squander resources on hopeless situations, instead of using them to actually improve health.

Maya continues to delve into her past lives after death, and strives to complete the tentative journey required to reunite with her loved ones in heaven. She must relive and explore her former incarnations as the scandalous and misunderstood Lucrezia Borgia in Renaissance Italy; a young stowaway on the doomed Spanish Armada fleet; and the rebellious Irish Robin Hood, Count Redmond O'Hanlon. Her companions prove truer while her enemies grow stronger as her bygone adventures spin forth.

This is a collection of remarkable personal accounts of a variety of American Civil War incidents, from both Union and Confederate perspectives. These vivid and absorbing reminiscences provide an inside view of many fascinating events of the time, shedding light on our shared past and illuminating the character and point of view of those who lived through an extraordinary time in our nation's history. Enjoy these excursions back through the mists of time, recounted by those who were there.

I forældrenes fornemme, efterhånden noget forsømte herskabsvilla lever den blinde, tolerante, følsomme Homer og den excentriske opfinder og samler Langley deres eget isolerede liv på kanten af samfundet. Selvom brødrene stort set ikke forlader huset, ser Doctorow selv romanen som en slags "road novel", idet den amerikanske udvikling fra 30-ernes forbudstid med gangstermiljø op til tressernes hippiemiljø passerer gennem deres hus og liv.

Så er der godt nyt fra E L James, forfatteren til den internationale bestseller-serie "Fifty Shades of Grey". Fra hjertet af det pulserende London over Cornwalls dramatiske landskaber og videre til det vilde men smukke Balkan inviterer E L James i sin helt nye roman "The Mister" med på en rutsjebanetur fyldt med kærlighed, fare og begær og holder læseren fanget til sidste side.

Londres, 2019. Maxim Trevelyan siempre ha disfrutado de una vida fácil. Gracias a su innegable atractivo, su entorno aristocrático y su riqueza, jamás ha tenido que trabajar y pocas veces duerme solo. De pronto todo cambia cuando la tragedia estalla y Maxim hereda el título nobiliario, la fortuna y las propiedades familiares, pero también muchas responsabilidades que deberá afrontar y para las que no se siente del todo preparado.

Short stories for children from Beatrix Potter, Andrew Lang and E. Nesbit.

Forensic scientists study evidence to figure out who committed a crime. But how do they determine the cause of death? And how do they use trained dogs and devices to track scents? Learn about the latest tools and techniques in use by forensic scientists, and discover how their work helps bring criminals to justice.

Programs and apps make computers useful. They let you do homework on laptops. They let you play games on smartphones and tablets. What programs and apps are the most important? Who makes them? Listen to this audiobook to find out!

Four classic stories featuring bold and daring protagonists, abridged especially for young listeners: Little Women, Anne of Green Gables, The Railway Children, The Secret Garden. Hours of audio fun to keep children entertained while on the move! Introduce your children to four classic stories with strong female characters. These abridged versions of classic stories will become firm favourites in your family.

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The Union are marching. They’re hungry, desperate, and winter is coming. On the other side of the wall, the rich and privileged hold all the power, but that is about to change. Charlie Smith is tired of fighting and of being hunted. After his family’s murder, he seeks meaning for his life. When he hears about the Union, he realizes that this is his chance. It’s time to make a stand for what’s right.

People struggle to find their place in the reality they've created by spreading out into the universe. In space, every choice you make matters. There is no safety for the forgotten children on the last stop before Pluto. The Gentlemen scheme to carve up commerce. Pirates hunt the roads through space. And everywhere, the common man tries to find a way for self and family.

A prophecy threatens to break Makala and Zagreus apart. They escape from Gaia to the Cosmic Universe under the Administrators' protection, entering the reincarnation cycle on Earth to hide from Hades' rage. In this cycle Makala reincarnate as Isabel, and Zagreus gets stranded between dimensions as Alex. But now Isabel is in danger and Alex needs to find a way to protect her at all cost, before she goes through her Awakening.

Sex, No Drugs & Rock'N'Roll: Memoirs of a Music Junkie is a "balls-to-the-wall" coming of age narrative explicitly told through the eyes of a musical "baby-boomer Holden Caulfield", simultaneously maturing with the country itself. From the 50s' innocent invulnerability following WWII, to the teenage years of rebellion and political unrest in the 60s, to the disillusionment and cynicism of the late 70s, sowing the seeds for the "me" generation to come. The dots connected in two universal languages: music and sex.

Sean and Scarlet are finally blissfully happy together. Their past is behind them. But after Sean and Scarlet travel to Connecticut to reveal their engagement, tensions escalate, family secrets are revealed, and an unexpected visitor ruins the weekend. When they return to Seattle, Scarlet refuses to get married at his family estate, which infuriates Sean. Their arguments escalate until another secret is revealed.