Glengarry School Days: A Story of Early Days in Glengarry

Ralph Connor was an acclaimed Presbyterian Church leader in Canada during the early 20th century, but today he is best known for being a novelist who wrote popular stories about the frontier.
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THE MASTER WEAVER

A Tetteh Zutah short story. The animal kingdom needs to outdoor its princess; she must wear a new smock, but they need Ananse—the banished weaver.... Inspired by Ghanaian folklore. Calm yourself with a literary massage. Another masterpiece from the desk of Tetteh J. Zutah. All rights reserved!The animal kingdom needs to outdoor its princess; she must wear a new smock, but they need Ananse—the banished weaver.... Inspired by Ghanaian folktale...
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The Story of an African Farm

The Story of an African Farm by South African author Olive Schreiner - (a.k.a Ralph Iron). It was her first published novel and became an immediate success, being recognised as one of the first ever major feminist novels. Any profits generated from the sale of this book will go towards the Freeriver Community project, a project designed to promote harmonious community living and well-being in the world. To learn more about the Freeriver project please visit the website - www.freerivercommunity.com
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The Fall of Night

The Fall of Night is an intriguing collection of stories that will bring you into a world of words and unpredictable storylines. The unlocked treasure that awaits you will enhance your reading experience with surprises and rewards.LOST CREEKIt was early Saturday morning in Lost Creek in 1951, two-fifteen a.m. to be exact. Most everyone in Mooneyhan County was asleep. The half-naked body of a woman lay across her bed. The mystery of her death lingers on throughout the pages until the killer is caught. But, did he do it?LOVE LETTERSJo Alice lived and grew up with her parents in a lighthouse in Mossey Creek, Georgia. She was so happy and full of life until a collection of love letters changed her life. They revealed the truth of haunting and dark secrets of the past.MURDERS AT MUD CREEKA truck driver stumbles upon a series of murders in the town of Mud Creek, Louisiana in 1956. When he picks up a prostitute at a truck stop, he doesn’t know what lies ahead for him down the road. He is arrested and faces twelve jurors and one of the jurors holds his answer.TEN BELOW ZEROJanuary 1946, a bus load of inmates are being moved from one prison to another. Caught by a raging snowstorm, they’re trip is anything but smooth. The storm has its own plans for them. They are forced to stay alive against the elements of nature. Will they have a triumphant victory against the odds?CEMETERY ROADAfter the death of Mickey, his son, a well-off business man from Memphis, Tennessee disappears. In his absence, his stepson takes over his business. A lot of suspicions are placed on Mickey’s death. He is unaware that his stepson and Geraldine, his second wife, holds the key to the secret.CONFESSIONSThey say confession is good for the soul. But, is it? Beware of what you m ay say for it may unlock doors that need to stay closed. What secret does the priest hold?THE VALLEY OF A BITTER DAYThis is a story about Vietnam. A platoon of U.S. soldiers is out on patrol gathering information after months in the jungle. On their way back they run into an unexpected surprise that will change their lives forever.
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The Man from Glengarry: A Tale of the Ottawa

Ralph Connor was an acclaimed Presbyterian Church leader in Canada during the early 20th century, but today he is best known for being a novelist who wrote popular stories about the frontier.
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The Treasure of the Isle of Mist

"My excavations came to an untimely end," said the Student. "I always owed that old man a grudge for being beaten before my tent. Why couldn't he have been beaten somewhere else? I should like to meet him again and tell him precisely what I thought of his conduct." "You have done both now," said the hawker. "And it is his turn." "Impossible," said the Student. "He was as old twenty-five years ago as you are now." "At my age," said the old man, "one grows no older. No one who walks the world as I do need ever grow any older. You can walk thirty miles on Monday when you are twenty years old; good.
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Giggle Book Four

There is one thing you can always do and that is share a good story with others. It takes more effort to frown than it does to smile.Having fun with Bobby’s tall tales is exciting. These new stories will keep you on your toes with fun, laughter and smiles for the whole family. Let the stories enrich your heart with giggles.
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Do Something (A Short Story)

Riley has to do something. He can't sit by any longer. He's in a car, he has a gun. He can't believe what he's about to do.Riley has to do something. He can't sit by any longer. He's in a car, he has a gun. He can't believe what he's about to do.He must take action, despite the cost. He must do it...it's right, and she's worth it.
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The Homesteaders: A Novel of the Canadian West

Robert James Campbell Stead (4 September 1880 - 1959) was born at Middleville, Ontario. The family homesteaded at Cartwright, Manitoba in 1882. Robert J.C. Stead began a weekly newspaper in Cartwright in 1899, at the age of 18 years. His first book, The Empire Builders and Other Poems was published in 1908 and for the next 23 years, until 1931, he continued a steady flow of novels, short stories and books of verse, which enriched the portraiture of Canadian prairie life. 
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Animal Rescue Club

Emma has started at a new school and wants to make friends. So when the twins announce that they have started an animal rescue club, she's determined to become a member. She begins to hunt for an animal to rescue, but that proves to be much harder than she ever imagined. Will she ever be a member of the Animal Rescue Club?Emma has started at a new school and wants to make friends. So when the twins in her class announce that they have started an animal rescue club, she's determined to become a member. She begins to hunt for an animal to rescue, but that proves to be much harder than she ever imagined. Will she ever be a member of the Animal Rescue Club?
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Chasing Romeo

Best Friends Forever--that's Anjenai, Kierra and Tyler. Growing up together in an Atlanta housing project, the girls have always been there for each other. But high school is a whole new world, and the drama is just beginning....Anjenai, Kierra and Tyler believe their bond is strong enough to survive anything. Anything--except maybe Romeo Blackwell, the finest guy and a star athlete in their new high school. What starts out as a small fan club soon becomes a huge competition. And to win, Anjenai, Kierra and Tyler will have to be down for whatever.Things start to get seriously crazy. And with all the drama, can the girls' friendship survive when Romeo finally makes his choice?
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Susan Clegg and Her Love Affairs

Mrs. Lathrop sat on her front piazza, and Susan Clegg sat with her. Mrs. Lathrop was rocking, and Susan was just back from the Sewing Society. Neither Mrs. Lathrop nor Susan was materially altered since we saw them last. Time had moved on a bit, but not a great deal, and although both were older, still they were not much older.
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The Induna's Wife

Bertram Mitford was a prolific British author. Many of his novels are set in South Africa.
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