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Eleanor Porter's Pollyanna is widely considered a classic of children's literature. Pollyanna is a kind novel advocating an optimistic outlook, which is summarized in a famous quote 'When you look for the bad in mankind expecting to find it, you surely will'. Pollyanna, a young orphan, is living with her stern aunt, who is taking care of her out of 'sense of duty'. Under any circumstances Pollyanna prefers to see only their best side, taking joy in simplest things, she affects everyone around her.

This carefully compiled collection for young readers includes: The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, The strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson, Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie, The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain, Pollyanna by Eleanor H. Porter, Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea by Jules Verne, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, The Call of the Wild by Jack London, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Lyman Frank Baum, The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams.

On the brink of war, Jane returns with her allies to the wastelands, preparing her demonic legions for the inevitable clash with Arcadia. But war is never simple. Every decision carries weight, and one wrong move could unleash unimaginable destruction upon the human realm. With each level she gains, Jane's powers grow more devastating—can she control them before it’s too late?

After the monumental events in the Wastelands, Jane now leaves on a mission to discover who built the enigmatic System and why it brought her to Alur. On top of that, she needs to take care of the demonic horde she is now responsible for, along with helping any others she can along the way.

Clive Staples Lewis, better known as C.S. Lewis, was a respected academic, writer, and speaker. While he might be best known for his works of fantasy, especially the Chronicles of Narnia and Space Trilogy series, he also wrote many books on Christian apologetics, including Mere Christianity, Miracles, and The Problem of Pain.

Jane and her allies flee the aftermath of the harrowing events in the capital. Seeking refuge amidst the Great Woods to the north, rumored to have once been inhabited by the elves, she embarks on a perilous journey. Yet, terrors lie cloaked in darkness amongst the shadows of this forbidden realm. Jane must fight for survival, defending herself and her companions. Will she uncover the secrets of the System that plague her thoughts? Or will the dangers lurking within conquer her, echoing the fate of those who came before her?

Moments ago, Jane's biggest worries were unpaid bills and finding a job. Now, she must use all her cunning, along with her new, mysterious powers, to survive the desolate and scorching sands. No food. No water. No answers. Jane's battle for survival in this unfamiliar land has just begun...

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Born to wealth that the Civil War ravaged, held captive by renegade Comanche, and rejected by family and friends, Mary Elizabeth (“Libby”) Haley ran away from home at the age of 14. Libby learned to navigate the dangerous and volatile Old West and made a name for herself as Squirrel Tooth Alice. Given her moniker because of a gap in her front teeth and her passion for raising ground squirrels as pets, Libby made the best of a difficult situation.

Marlene Burki came to Baker’s Corner looking for sanctuary. She wasn’t expecting to find freedom. Pregnant and desperate, Marlene would never have left her husband Jeremy if she’d had any choice. Even now, she’s riddled with guilt over the fact that she’s breaking the sacred covenant of marriage, and she knows Jeremy will never forgive her. But her love for the child inside her drives her to do whatever it takes to keep the unborn baby safe - even if it means she has to lie to everyone she loves.

In these modern times, it is next to impossible to traverse an entire human life and not be touched by anxiety. Modern life has become increasingly more complicated, with no sign of slowing down. Sometimes it can feel like an anxiety-triggering machine in which burnout is inevitable if not met with something to counteract it. Tabitha Sampson knows this firsthand. After years of ignoring her anxiety symptoms, she developed chronic panic attacks. After a healing journey that continues today, Tabitha decided to give what worked for her to a world that has never needed it more.

In the tradition of Robin Cook, Michael Crighton, and Samuel Shem, The Long White Coat is a story of medicine’s power, arrogance, and fallibility, based on real and painful clinical experience, told with humor and compassion. One editor, James O’Shea Wade, said, “The Long White Coat may convince the appalled and enthralled listener to never, ever go near a hospital again unless, like all the patients and doctors in this compelling narrative, they have no choice.

This true story is a testimony of hope and faith that provided survival through an abrupt catastrophic life changing event that left the author widowed just as a joyful retirement began. Starting with nothing, facing many obstacles instead of support from family, she and her husband built a successful life together while raising a loving family. This story of faith and passionate forever love inspired a movie, Sunrise in Heaven. Two imperfect people weathered life's challenges together, bonded by faith that transcends death.

Dexter and the Bat is a heartwarming children's book that tells the enchanting story of an unlikely friendship between Dexter, a lovable rescue dog, and Skyler, a playful bat. Dexter, a mix of Blue Heeler and Border Collie, is full of energy and curiosity. One night, he becomes fascinated by bats flying in the evening sky and soon forms a special bond with one particular bat named Skyler. Together, Dexter and Skyler embark on nightly adventures, chasing and playing under the stars.

People are getting more and more dependent on credit cards. Some use them to afford the lifestyle of their dreams, while others need them to make ends meet. In fact, 15 percent of US households reported spending more than they received in income, and nearly one in five Americans say that they depend on credit cards to cover basic living expenses. It’s no wonder that you’re probably worried about your credit score.

Kairi Vo transferred to Pumas High School in Southern California at the start of her senior year. Her family moved to town from Baltimore, Maryland to get away from the snow. Kairi came across as a tough girl and could care less about what other people thought of her. Growing up with two brothers, she learned to play rough.

Discover how to stop and overcome couple conflicts, insecurity, and jealousy, and eliminate negative thinking to build and maintain a healthy and happy relationship.

There’s so much conflicting diet advice that you’re probably lost. Too much protein will ruin your kidneys. Eat a serving of protein at every meal. Eat five times a day. Fast for 16 hours. Drink vinegar, and eat nothing but cabbage. In this chaos, it’s easy to lose sight of the health benefits of different dietary approaches and the ethical values that a diet can embody. Fortunately, there are diets that have been around for decades and have scientific evidence to prove their effectiveness.

It’s a saying all of us have come across. Laughter has proven itself to be a natural form of medicine that is available to everyone, and it can help you both physically and mentally. It helps you relax and relieve stress, all the while boosting your immune system by releasing endorphins. Laughter also helps prevent potential heart diseases, as you laugh your blood flow increases which in turn improves the function of your blood vessels. But the best part is, it brings you joy.

The tremors were faint, but grew stronger, releasing a swarm of quakes when a cataclysmic super-volcano erupts in North America, killing 100,000 souls instantly. Summer turns into a long winter, lasting more than a decade. Food shortages result in widespread famine. Humanity hadn’t fared well. Looting and riots killed more humans than even the Creator predicted.