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One of the finest history books for children, this well-loved Hillyer classic features stories of world history from prehistoric man through the 20th century, inspiring an appreciation of how events relate to one another.

The fruit of the long history of John Brockman's profound engagement with the most important scientific minds who have been thinking about AI - from Alison Gopnik and David Deutsch to Frank Wilczek and Stephen Wolfram - Possible Minds is an ideal introduction to the landscape of crucial issues AI presents. The collision between opposing perspectives is salutary and exhilarating; some of these figures are deeply concerned with the threat of AI, including the existential one, while others have a very different view.

Neville Goddard's "The Power of Awareness" explores the profound idea that your consciousness is the key to shaping your own reality. He introduces the concept of the Law of Assumption, stating that your dominant beliefs and assumptions dictate your experience.

The classic vampire story by Bram Stoker revolves around a struggle between good and evil, tradition and modernity, and lust versus chastity. The author didn’t invent vampires, but his novel has so captured the public’s imagination that he is rightly considered their popularizer. Listen and you will meet not only the Count himself, but heroes Jonathan Harker and Abraham Van Helsing, plus an array of madmen, psychiatrists, and fair maidens who cross paths with the fanged menace.

Set against the backdrop of 1940s America, the play explores the consequences of Elwood's unconventional friendship on his relationships with his family and society. As Elwood's sister, Veta, attempts to have him committed to a mental institution, misunderstandings and comedic chaos ensue, challenging the perceptions of what is real and the importance of embracing life's enchanting mysteries. Mary Chase skillfully weaves humor, warmth, and a touch of the fantastical to create a timeless story that delves into the acceptance of uniqueness.

Huck now lives with the widow Douglas but hates it and runs away. Tom Sawyer convinces him to return so he can join their gang. All attempts to "civilize" Huck fail. The chapter ends with Huck and Tom meeting outside Huck's window.

When the financial crisis erupted in 2008, thousands of people lost jobs they thought they'd always have to sustain their standard of living. For H. J. Chammas, it was a wake-up call to escape the financial uncertainty of a paycheck to paycheck struggle of being an employee. It was time to take charge of his life by investing in rental properties while he was still working.

Every owner will exit his or her business one day. In this fast-paced, easy read, we explore the critical strategies and tools that pave the way for a successful exit - on your terms, and we help you avoid the pitfalls that can derail your best intentions. Straight Talk will help you set the foundation for your succession, whether you plan to exit in one year, five years, or 15 years.

The barbarians have destroyed the last three armies of the king and they are amassing at the southern border. The king is forced to make a desperate action and follow the advice of the ancient seer and give a skilled but young captain in the army full control of the last of his forces. Kelyk is young and skilled; some would call him blessed. But he had no idea the horrors he would face when he accepted the task from the king.

At long last the wait is over! Immortaland has arrived! Discover where true epic fantasy is created! Prepare to travel through the most powerful fantasy kingdom of all time and experience it in the first person as the all-powerful ruler and greatest hero in existence! The wonders within are so mind-boggling that it may take you weeks to fully digest the utter magnitude of it all. From the throne room to the treasure room, to the hall of heroes and the treasury, there is so much to discover!

Once upon a time in a far-off country, there lived a father and his daughter Beauty, along with his five other daughters and six sons.

Joseph, Randle, Mark, and Liz are as different as they come, and yet somehow, their lives collide in college. With approval from her parents, Liz embraces her first real relationship. A gourmet dinner and a clear glass of water later, she awakens to stained sheets and bruises on her body, but in no way does she let it end there. Coming of age is no easy feat, and all of them have that one special key to their closet that houses meaningful memories and hidden secrets.

The duke and dauphin arrive in the next town, pretending to be the brothers of a man who has recently deceased who has left a large sum of money. Huck is ashamed.

The duke and dauphin win the hearts of the townspeople and are given $6,000 to invest as they see fit. Doctor Robinson claims the two men are frauds, but nobody believes him. Huck is disgusted.

The duke and dauphin play to a full house, an angry full house on account of them getting ripped off by such a short performance. All those at the opening night decide to tell the rest of the town how great the show is, so they won't feel stupid about being the only ones ripped off. The second night is also packed. On the third night, angry men from the first two nights arrive to hurt the duke and the dauphin who escape with Huck and Jim after receiving a large sum of money.

Aunt Polly and the Phelpses set Jim free and treat him like a king. Tom repays him with $40 dollars. Tom heals. Huck finds out the dead man on the boat was his father.

Tom and Huck use pickaxes to get their way to Jim, who is happy to see them but confused by their complicated plan.

Huck arrives at the Phelps', where he is warmly greeted. The Phelps assume Huck is their nephew, Tom, Tom Sawyer, whose arrival is expected.

Tom recalls seeing food being taken to the shed, which he surmises is where Jim is being kept. Huck decides to steal the key and escape with Jim in the night. Tom ridicules Huck and comes up with an elaborate plan that could get them killed. Huck is shocked at Tom's willingness to help a slave escape. The two decide to dig Jim out of the shed.

Huck intercepts a shocked Tom before he arrives at the Phelps. Tom agrees to help Huck free Jim. Huck and Tom sneak out of the house that night and witness the duke and the dauphin being tarred and feathered and run out of town.