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Master wit Mark Twain selected these 27 stories himself by 15 of his favorite 19th-century authors. The order follows that which Twain placed them in in the original anthology, published in 1888. He indulged his comic fancy rather than making a textbook in which all themes or authors are placed together, saying that "This way you will have to peruse the whole thing before discovering that one of your favorites is not included." Among others, you'll find: Artemus Ward, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Francis Lee Pratt, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Frederick W. Cozzens, and Twain himself.

The United States is heading toward an unavoidable financial catastrophe that will paralyze the markets and the overall economy in ways never before seen. Some call this impending economic catastrophe a double-dip recession, others a financial armageddon. Regardless of what it's called, it is too late to stop it. Debts, Deficits, and the Demise of the American Economy is a look at how we got here, how the crisis is unfolding, and how it will end with a stock market crash in 2012, if not sooner.

In The Kadir Legacy: Book One - The Last Days of Glory, a crumbling kingdom teeters on the edge of chaos as ancient prophecies resurface, foretelling both doom and salvation. Amid the turmoil, a reluctant hero emerges, drawn into a journey that challenges everything they thought they knew about their world and themselves. As alliances are tested and secrets unveiled, the protagonist must navigate treacherous terrain, confront shadowy adversaries, and unlock the power of imagination and courage hidden within.

Are you making a million-dollar mistake with your Social Security benefits? The traditional "break-even" approach to Social Security claiming leaves retirees vulnerable to running out of money, paying unnecessary taxes, and failing to protect their surviving spouse. With over 3,000 rules and 500 different claiming combinations for married couples, making the wrong choice could cost you hundreds of thousands in lost benefits.

The fate of humanity rests on a lie, but the truth is infinitely more deadly. ‘When a mysterious signal from the outer reaches of space is detected, the world is on the brink of an unimaginable breakthrough—first contact with an advanced alien race. Fleeing their dying planet, they offer Earth an extraordinary alliance that could alter the course of human history. But beneath this promise lies a chilling ultimatum: for the aliens to survive on Earth, half of humanity must be sacrificed. The choice is stark—comply or face complete annihilation.

European tourists travel languidly along the Nile River to Abousir, at the southern frontier of Egypt, aboard “a turtle-bottomed, round-bowed stern-wheeler,” the Korosko. But Dervish warriors threaten danger and then attack and kidnap the tourists. In this novel, Doyle explores themes of British Imperialism and a defensive European perspective on North Africa; racial paternalism; and debates on interference with other countries’ politics and religions. This wonderful novel was first published in 1898, long before Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile.

Diamond Dust is the memoir of how a young person’s talent ran away with itself, careening off into one unexpected adventure after another. With humor and introspection, it is a story of hubris and redemption, of talent and conscience, of art and absolution—and how life can lead us to second chances—at finding our better selves.

Breaking up is not an easy thing to do. The ending of a relationship, whatever the reason, can be devastating. Finding a positive and productive ending to anything can be amazingly challenging. In this publication, we will discuss the purpose, mechanics, and principles of ending a relationship well. At the end of the day, we want to all end up better, brighter, higher, and stronger than we were when we started.

Crohn's disease is an illness people don't often talk about. Its embarrassing symptoms leave those who suffer from it tethered to the bathroom, never knowing when the next flare-up will have their intestines in agony. This cruel condition slowly destroys the quality of life of those it afflicts, leaving them not only in physical pain, but in emotional distress as well. The loneliness and isolation that come with this disease are some of the hardest symptoms to bear.

Explore the pivotal moments and lasting legacy of James Madison’s presidency, a time of critical transformation for the United States. From shaping the Constitution to leading the nation through the War of 1812, this comprehensive guide delves deep into the most notable events that defined Madison’s leadership and helped shape America's future. Inside this book, you’ll uncover: The War of 1812: Discover the causes, major battles, and outcomes of this defining conflict during Madison’s presidency.

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The first volume of Daily Motivations: A Journey to Personal Growth and Success invites listeners to embrace the power of change and renewal. As we enter the midpoint of the year, it's the perfect time to reflect, refocus, and realign our goals and aspirations. This edition is a guide to harnessing the energy of the season and taking bold steps towards personal transformation.

WE are accustomed to think of Christianity, Judaism, and Mohammedanism as the three monotheistic faiths, and all the rest as polytheistic and pagan. But if we look more closely into things we shall find that the most polytheistic religions are at heart monotheistic, and that even the avowedly monotheistic have a certain kinship with polytheism in certain of their aspects. Monotheism and polytheism are fundamental twin principles representing the one and the many.

“Which Planet are the People that Write Recipes from?” starts with a consensual threesome between the main characters Ashlyn and Adonis, and the triagonist Aubree for the last time before a monogamous marriage. The marital union is a dream come true, and yet, is complicated future implicated?

The entire process of selling goods, personally, or by means of advertising or display, is essentially a mental process depending upon the state of mind induced in the purchaser, and that these states of mind are induced solely by reason of certain established principles of psychology.

Liberty is an extraordinary human being that has lived through something remarkable; domestic abuse. While in an abusive relationship for over eight years, not only was she verbally, and mentally abused, but she was also physcially abused. After being shot, beaten, lit on fire, and left for dead, she decided it was time to get out. A male nurse befriended her while she was in the hospital, and because of him, she is here today.

Unlock the enigmatic world where beauty meets betrayal, where passion for art conceals a sinister underbelly. In this captivating exposé, J.K. Artson unveils the hidden stories that have plagued the art world for centuries. Prepare to be enthralled as you embark on a journey through the shadows of art, crime, and corruption. Discover the rise of illicit acts that threaten our cultural heritage, leaving a trail of stolen masterpieces and shattered legacies in their wake.

The visible phenomena of the universe are bound by the universal law of cause and effect. The effect is visible or perceptible, while the cause is invisible or imperceptible. The falling of an apple from a tree is the effect of a certain invisible force called gravitation. Although the force cannot be perceived by the senses, its expression is visible.

The year, 1973, was a pivotal year for UFO sightings. In 1973: A Time of UFO Sightings, Landings and Abductions, the history of these sightings, and the importance of them, is explored. It was a time of unprecedented landings, with beings from inside the craft seen outside gathering samples of the local flora and fauna. But the most significant differences were the tales of alien abduction, with the best documented of those cases being that reported by Charles Hickson and Calvin Parker.

If your goal is to live on your own terms now and spend your days doing what you want with who you want, saving and traditional investing won’t get you there. But there is a path—one that you control, without relying on anyone else. In Wealth Without Wall Street, Russ Morgan and Joey Muré, founding partners of the Wealth Without Wall Street movement, introduce a conceptual, three-step process for becoming financially independent.