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Immerse yourself in the charming world of Selborne through the eyes of Reverend Gilbert White, who served as the villages curate from 1784 until his passing in 1793. This captivating collection of letters to two friends explores the rich natural history of the area and the wonders of the natural world. Whites genuine curiosity and affection for his surroundings shine through in his straightforward prose, while a gentle wit adds warmth to his delightful anecdotes. Join us as we journey through the beauty of nature and the insights of a remarkable mind. (Summary by Peter)

Dragon pee really stinks. With that bit of cautionary advice, master dragonslayer Davian begins his tale. Davian is a Third Level Master of The Order, a group of men who alone have the power to battle the most fearsome creatures on all of Saramond. For thousands of years, the brothers of The Order have protected their world. Now something has upset the balance of power between man and dragon, and Davian must face what appears to be a dragon that cannot be seen. But Davian is losing his grip on reality — and the fate of the world rests with a stable hand, an underfed priest, and a gardener ...

Are you passionate about bird watching? Would you like to dive deeper into the early efforts to conserve our feathered friends? In the Preface to The Bird Study Book, T. Gilbert Pearson reflects on the growing interest among Americans in understanding the fascinating habits and behaviors of wild birds. He emphasizes the vital connection between birds and humanity, as well as the impact of civilization on birdlife across the nation. An esteemed ornithologist and a co-founder of the National Association of Audubon Societies in 1905, Pearson dedicated his life to advancing the conservation ...

Gilbert Keith Chesterton was a great admirer of Charles Dickens, and wrote a noted critique of Dickens' works expressing his opinion in his own inimitable style.

Dive into the fascinating life of G.K. Chesterton in this authorized biography by his friend, Maisie Ward. Chesterton, a prolific English writer, poet, and philosopher, left an indelible mark on literature with his wide-ranging works, including around 80 books, several hundred poems, and numerous essays and plays. His most famous creation, the priest-detective Father Brown, remains beloved by readers worldwide. Beyond literature, Chesterton was a renowned orator, lay theologian, and art critic, known for his compelling apologetics. Discover how he journeyed from Anglicanism to Catholicism in ...

One e-mail. Five lines. 4,000 dead. And it is only just beginning… When a small boy in Iowa forwards a mysterious email from 'God' to a small group of friends, he unwittingly releases a trigger that sends blood pouring throughout his farming community. Thousands more are dead across the country in dozens of simultaneous terror attacks and the government blames fundamentalists who want to trigger the Apocalypse. FBI Agent Joe Unes reluctantly teams with reclusive Internet radio host Barney Ison (from Sharon K. Gilbert's The Armageddon Strain) to expose the plot -- and discovers that he's not ...

The Bab Ballads are a collection of light verse by W. S. Gilbert, illustrated with his own comic drawings. Gilbert wrote the Ballads before he became famous for his comic opera librettos with Arthur Sullivan. In writing the Bab Ballads, Gilbert developed his unique "topsy-turvy" style, where the humour was derived by setting up a ridiculous premise and working out its logical consequences, however absurd. The Ballads also reveal Gilbert's cynical and satirical approach to humour. They became famous on their own, as well as being a source for plot elements, characters and songs that Gilbert ...

This is Ruth Gilbert, a philosophy major who is also into poetry.

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