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My War with Depression

by Paul Mercer ...

Born in 1951 on a North Florida farm just south of the Georgia line. Most of the people back then were poor and doing hard farm labor. Graduated high school and also received an AA degree from a local college.The difference I had was the depression I developed from an illness called tetanus. is happened when I was 11. Most people died from it. e doctors saved me but it wrecked my nerves and mind ... Read more

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Born in 1951 on a North Florida farm just south of the Georgia line. Most of the people back then were poor and doing hard farm labor. Graduated high school and also received an AA degree from a local college.The difference I had was the depression I developed from an illness called tetanus. is happened when I was 11. Most people died from it. e doctors saved me but it wrecked my nerves and mind
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Matter and Memory

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by Henri Bergson, Nolan Mercer ...

Translated by Nancy Margaret Paul, W. Scott Palmer ...

In "Matter and Memory," Henri Bergson explores the intricate relationship between consciousness and the physical world, presenting a profound philosophical investigation into the nature of perception and memory. With a distinctive prose style that blends scientific rigor with poetic intuition, Bergson challenges the mechanistic views of consciousness prevalent in his time. His arguments traverse ... Read more

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In "Matter and Memory," Henri Bergson explores the intricate relationship between consciousness and the physical world, presenting a profound philosophical investigation into the nature of perception and memory. With a distinctive prose style that blends scientific rigor with poetic intuition, Bergson challenges the mechanistic views of consciousness prevalent in his time. His arguments traverse
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The New York State Capitol and the Great Fire of 1911

by Paul Mercer, Vicki Weiss ...

In the early morning hours of March 29, 1911, a fire broke out in the New York State Capitol at Albany. By sunset, the entire western portion of the building had sustained extensive structural damage. Within lay the entire collection of the New York State Library, almost completely reduced to ashes. Founded in 1818, this had been one of the finest research libraries in the country and home to ... Read more

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In the early morning hours of March 29, 1911, a fire broke out in the New York State Capitol at Albany. By sunset, the entire western portion of the building had sustained extensive structural damage. Within lay the entire collection of the New York State Library, almost completely reduced to ashes. Founded in 1818, this had been one of the finest research libraries in the country and home to
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Last Trout in Venice

The Far Flung Escapades of an Accidental Adventurer

by Doug Lansky ...

Narrated by Paul Mercer ...

Unabridged

6 hours 28 min

With a bottomless taste for the absurd, nothing is too outrageous for Doug Lansky. In the plucky, hilarious, and irreverent spirit of Lansky's popular syndicated travel column, "Vagabond," comes Last Trout in Venice, a book of adventurous and wacky travel essays that will have you laughing out loud. In Naples, Italy, Lansky rents a car precisely because of the city's reputation as one of the worst ... Read more

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With a bottomless taste for the absurd, nothing is too outrageous for Doug Lansky. In the plucky, hilarious, and irreverent spirit of Lansky's popular syndicated travel column, "Vagabond," comes Last Trout in Venice, a book of adventurous and wacky travel essays that will have you laughing out loud. In Naples, Italy, Lansky rents a car precisely because of the city's reputation as one of the worst
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The Classic Collection of H.G. Wells. Novels and Stories

The Time Machine, The War of the Worlds, The Invisible Man, The Island of Doctor Moreau, The Star, The Magic Shop

by H.G. Wells, H.G. Wells ...

Narrated by Sharon Plummer, Judy Kriz, Paul Gibson, Martina Mercer-Hall, Mark Bowen ...

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19 hours 12 min

"The Classic Collection of H.G. Wells" presents a captivating anthology of novels and stories from the visionary author. Renowned as one of the pioneers of science fiction, Wells's works continue to enthrall readers with their imaginative storytelling and thought-provoking themes.At the forefront of this anthology are some of Wells's most iconic works, including "The Time Machine," a ... Read more

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"The Classic Collection of H.G. Wells" presents a captivating anthology of novels and stories from the visionary author. Renowned as one of the pioneers of science fiction, Wells's works continue to enthrall readers with their imaginative storytelling and thought-provoking themes.At the forefront of this anthology are some of Wells's most iconic works, including "The Time Machine," a
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100+ Horror Collection. Scary Stories to Read in Bed Tonight

The Tell-Tale Heart, Frankenstein, The King in Yellow, The Rose Garden, Number 13, The Call of Cthulhu, The Horror at Red Hook, The Willows and Others

by Edgar Allan Poe, Bram Stoker, Mary Shelley, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, Robert Louis Stevenson, H.P. Lovecraft, Algernon Blackwood, Francis Marion Crawford, Robert W. Chambers, M. R. James ...

Narrated by David J Miles, Michael Goodrick, Peter Coates, Paul Gibson, Martina Mercer, David McCord, Kenneth Elliot, Alfred Costa ...

Unabridged

98 hours 16 min

The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown. These facts few psychologists will dispute, and their admitted truth must establish for all time the genuineness and dignity of the weirdly horrible tale as a literary form…As may naturally be expected of a form so closely connected with primal emotion, the horror-tale is as old ... Read more

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The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown. These facts few psychologists will dispute, and their admitted truth must establish for all time the genuineness and dignity of the weirdly horrible tale as a literary form…As may naturally be expected of a form so closely connected with primal emotion, the horror-tale is as old
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75+ Horror Anthologies

The Black Cat, The Raven, Dracula, Frankenstein, Carmilla, The Call of Cthulhu, At the Mountains of Madness, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, The Willows and others

by Edgar Allan Poe, Bram Stoker, Mary Shelley, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, Robert Louis Stevenson, Howard Phillips Lovecraft, Algernon Blackwood, Francis Marion Crawford, Robert W. Chambers ...

Narrated by David J. Miles, Michael Goodrick, Peter Coates, Paul Gibson, Martina Mercer-Hall, David McCord, Kenneth Elliot, Alfred Costa ...

Unabridged

87 hours 49 min

Contents:Edgar Allan PoeThe Murders in the Rue MorgueThe Gold BugThe Black CatThe Pit and the PendulumThe Tell-Tale HeartThe Fall of the House of UsherThe Masque of the Red DeathThe Cask of AmontilladoThe Facts in the Case of M. ValdemarHop-FrogThe RavenBram StokerDraculaMary Shelley</... ... Read more

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Contents:Edgar Allan PoeThe Murders in the Rue MorgueThe Gold BugThe Black CatThe Pit and the PendulumThe Tell-Tale HeartThe Fall of the House of UsherThe Masque of the Red DeathThe Cask of AmontilladoThe Facts in the Case of M. ValdemarHop-FrogThe RavenBram StokerDraculaMary Shelley</...
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Three Gothic Novels

Frankenstein, Carmilla, Dracula

by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, Bram Stoker ...

Narrated by Peter Coates, Paul Gibson, Martina Mercer ...

Unabridged

25 hours 35 min

Three Gothic Novels is a compelling collection that brings together three quintessential works of Gothic literature: Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu's Carmilla, and Bram Stoker's Dracula. Each novel delves into the macabre and the supernatural, exploring themes of fear, horror, and the unknown, while also probing deeper questions about humanity, morality, and the boundaries of ... Read more

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Three Gothic Novels is a compelling collection that brings together three quintessential works of Gothic literature: Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu's Carmilla, and Bram Stoker's Dracula. Each novel delves into the macabre and the supernatural, exploring themes of fear, horror, and the unknown, while also probing deeper questions about humanity, morality, and the boundaries of
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The Classic Books for Children. Lewis Carroll Shelf Award

Winnie-the-Pooh, The Story of Doctor Dolittle, The Tale of Peter Rabbit, The Secret Garden, The Wind in The Willows

by A. A. MILNE, A. A. MILNE, HUGO LOFTING, BEATRIX POTTER, FRANCES HODGSON BURNETT, KENNETH GRAHAME ...

Narrated by Peter Coates, Martina Mercer-Hall, Paul Gibson, Chris Dabbs ...

Unabridged

17 hours 34 min

"The Classic Books for Children: Lewis Carroll Shelf Award Winners" is a compilation of timeless literary treasures that have been honored with the prestigious Lewis Carroll Shelf Award. This collection brings together some of the most beloved and enduring stories in children's literature, including "Winnie-the-Pooh," "The Story of Doctor Dolittle," "The Tale of Peter Rabbit," "The Secret Garden," ... Read more

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"The Classic Books for Children: Lewis Carroll Shelf Award Winners" is a compilation of timeless literary treasures that have been honored with the prestigious Lewis Carroll Shelf Award. This collection brings together some of the most beloved and enduring stories in children's literature, including "Winnie-the-Pooh," "The Story of Doctor Dolittle," "The Tale of Peter Rabbit," "The Secret Garden,"
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Breach of Faith

Hurricane Katrina and the Near Death of a Great American City

by Jed Horne ...

Hurricane Katrina shredded one of the great cities of the South, and as levees failed and the federal relief effort proved lethally incompetent, a natural disaster became a man-made catastrophe. As an editor of New Orleans’ daily newspaper, the Pulitzer Prize—winning Times-Picayune, Jed Horne has had a front-row seat to the unfolding drama of the city’s collapse into chaos and its continuing ... Read more

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Hurricane Katrina shredded one of the great cities of the South, and as levees failed and the federal relief effort proved lethally incompetent, a natural disaster became a man-made catastrophe. As an editor of New Orleans’ daily newspaper, the Pulitzer Prize—winning Times-Picayune, Jed Horne has had a front-row seat to the unfolding drama of the city’s collapse into chaos and its continuing
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Facing the Wave

A Journey in the Wake of the Tsunami

by Gretel Ehrlich ...

**Kirkus Best Books of the Year (2013)****Kansas City Star Best Books of the Year (2013)**A passionate student of Japanese poetry, theater, and art for much of her life, Gretel Ehrlich felt compelled to return to the earthquake-and-tsunami-devastated Tohoku coast to bear witness, listen to survivors, and experience their terror and exhilaration in villages and towns where all shelter and hope ... Read more

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**Kirkus Best Books of the Year (2013)****Kansas City Star Best Books of the Year (2013)**A passionate student of Japanese poetry, theater, and art for much of her life, Gretel Ehrlich felt compelled to return to the earthquake-and-tsunami-devastated Tohoku coast to bear witness, listen to survivors, and experience their terror and exhilaration in villages and towns where all shelter and hope
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Introduction to International Disaster Management

by Damon P. Coppola ...

Disaster management is a vibrant and growing field, driven by government spending in the wake of terrorist attacks and environmental debacles, as well as private-sector hiring of risk managers and emergency planners. An ever-increasing number of practicing professionals needs a reference that can provide a solid foundation in ALL major phases of supervision – mitigation, preparedness, response, ... Read more

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Disaster management is a vibrant and growing field, driven by government spending in the wake of terrorist attacks and environmental debacles, as well as private-sector hiring of risk managers and emergency planners. An ever-increasing number of practicing professionals needs a reference that can provide a solid foundation in ALL major phases of supervision – mitigation, preparedness, response,
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