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The Cause You Serve
Yuri German,The novel centres on spiritual and moral formation, exploring what it means to live with purpose, civic responsibility, and commitment to high ideals in Soviet society. The protagonist is Vladimir, a youth whose upbringing (including being raised by his aunt after his aviator father) shapes him into someone who places study, ethical integrity, and helping others above personal comfort and social conformity. Goodreads Over the course of the narrative, his character is tested by the challenges of society, ideological expectations, and personal relationships. The work aims to present a model of human being whose “cause” (duty, ideals) one serves, not simply for oneself but for the broader good.
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Steps Going Down
Joseph Hansen,Darryl Cutler knows a good thing when he sees it -- and old Stewart Moody's fortune is the best thing he's ever seen. So Darryl takes care of the dying old man, knowing the promised inheritance is well worth the wait. Or so Darryl believes, until something even better comes along. When Chick Pelletier, a young sunny-haired would-be actor appears on the scene Darryl is he'll do anything to please Chick.
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Trapped in the Ashes
William W. Johnstone,As the enemies converge, the climax involves Ben attempting to gather all his forces for one decisive strike to avoid total annihilation. Whether the move succeeds (or to what extent) is part of the tension. The book builds to this “last stand”‐type confrontation.
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Bedford Square
Anne Perry,The freshly dead body sprawled on the Bedford Square doorstep of General Brandon Balantyne is an affront to every respectable sensibility. The general denies all knowledge of shabbily dressed victim who has so rudely come to death outside his home.
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The Cove
Catherine Coulter,A romantic suspense thriller where a woman named Sally Brainerd hides in a small town from enemies who killed her father, only to find herself entangled with FBI agent James Quinlan, who believes she is the key to a murder he's investigating.
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The Good Earth
Pearl S. Buck,A classic 1931 historical novel about the life of Chinese peasant Wang Lung and his devotion to the land, which leads him from poverty to prosperity while he struggles with changing family dynamics, the allure of wealth, and the harsh realities of rural life in 1920s China.
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The Song of Hiawatha
Henry W. Longfellow,Should you ask me, whence these stories, whence these legends and traditions, with the odors of the forest.
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Goodbye Сalifornia
Alistair maclean,All the characters in this book are fictitious and any resemblance to actual persons living or dead purely coincidental.
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Behind the Lines
Isabelle Holland,The story is set in 1863, when Katie O'Farrel's father believes Irish men shouldn't have to fight in the American Civil War, since slavery is not their problem. Katie struggles with her father's anger and doesn't want her brother forced into war in place of a rich man's son. When she meets Jimmy, she realizes that friendship can cross both race and class. But as the New York Draft Riots erupt, Katie must help jimmy survive, even at the risk of losing her family or her own life.
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At Play in the Field of the Lord
Peter Matthiessen,A moral thriller set in the Amazon rainforest, exploring themes of cultural clash, religious idealism, and exploitation through the story of an evangelical missionary and a stateless mercenary.
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Great Party Games
Phil Wiswell0,Great Party Games is a lively and practical guidebook filled with a wide variety of party game ideas suitable for all ages and occasions. Whether you're hosting a casual get-together, a birthday celebration, or a large group event, this book offers creative and engaging activities to entertain guests and keep the energy high. The games are categorized by type, such as icebreakers, team challenges, indoor games, and outdoor competitions, making it easy for hosts to find the perfect game for their needs. With clear instructions and tips for organizing, the book ensures that even novice hosts can run games smoothly. Overall, Great Party Games is an essential resource for anyone looking to add fun and laughter to their social gatherings.
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Speak for Yourself
JamesH.Byrns,Girl meets boy. Girl likes boy.Girl gets friend to help win boy.Friend ends up with crush on boy...
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Robinson Crusoe
Daniel Defoe,Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe is one of the most famous adventure novels in English literature. It tells the story of a man who is shipwrecked on a deserted island and must learn to survive on his own. Crusoe builds shelter, finds food, and faces loneliness, danger, and fear. Over time, he discovers new skills, develops faith, and meets Friday, a native who becomes his companion. The novel explores themes of survival, human strength, faith, and civilization.
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Treasure Island
Robert Louis S,Robert Louis Stevenson was born in Edinburgh in 1850. He suffered from extremely poor health from infancy, and struggled with the effects of tuberculosis (a potentially fatal disease that mainly affects the lungs) all his life. He was the son of a lighthouse engineer and although initially he followed in his father’s footsteps, his poor health meant he needed a less active life. He chose to study law. However, he had been writing since his childhood and eventually he decided to become a professional writer.
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Web publishing with netscape for busy people
Christian Crumlish, Malcolm Humes,Christian Crumlish, publisher of the multimedia Web magazine Enterzone. is a writer of computer books, stories, and hyperfiction. He is the author of The Internet for Busy People, Word for Windows 95 for Busy People, and The Internet Dictionary. Web maestro Malcolm Humes has been creating cutting-edge World Wide Web documents since before Netscape was invented. He has worked as the Webmaster of the City of Berkeley and is a well-recognized expert on dynamic and animated Web pages. He's currently working behind the scenes at Total Entertainment Network, bringing interactive multiplayer games to the Internet.