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Stillness and Light

The Silent Eloquence of Shaker Architecture

by Henry Plummer ...

Shaker buildings have long been admired for their simplicity of design and sturdy craftsmanship, with form always following function. Over the years, their distinctive physical characteristics have invited as much study as imitation. Their clean, unadorned lines have been said to reflect core Shaker beliefs such as honesty, integrity, purity, and perfection. In this book, Henry Plummer focuses on ... Read more

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Shaker buildings have long been admired for their simplicity of design and sturdy craftsmanship, with form always following function. Over the years, their distinctive physical characteristics have invited as much study as imitation. Their clean, unadorned lines have been said to reflect core Shaker beliefs such as honesty, integrity, purity, and perfection. In this book, Henry Plummer focuses on
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The Experience of Architecture

by Henry Plummer ...

A thought-provoking consideration of how architecture, from a doorknob to a city plan, can influence human behaviorHow does the experience of turning a door handle, opening a door from one space into another, affect us? It is no wonder that the door, one of the most elemental architectural forms, has such metaphorical richness. But even on a purely physical human level, the cold touch of a brass ... Read more

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A thought-provoking consideration of how architecture, from a doorknob to a city plan, can influence human behaviorHow does the experience of turning a door handle, opening a door from one space into another, affect us? It is no wonder that the door, one of the most elemental architectural forms, has such metaphorical richness. But even on a purely physical human level, the cold touch of a brass
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The boy, me and the cat

Cruise of the Mascot, 1912-1913

by Henry Merrihew Plummer ...

In "The Boy, Me and the Cat," Henry Merrihew Plummer weaves a poignant narrative that explores the intricate relationships between a boy, a cat, and the tender threads of childhood. This semi-autobiographical work is rich in descriptive language, capturing the innocence and wonder of youth, while simultaneously imparting subtle wisdom about companionship, loss, and the passage of time. Plummer's ... Read more

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In "The Boy, Me and the Cat," Henry Merrihew Plummer weaves a poignant narrative that explores the intricate relationships between a boy, a cat, and the tender threads of childhood. This semi-autobiographical work is rich in descriptive language, capturing the innocence and wonder of youth, while simultaneously imparting subtle wisdom about companionship, loss, and the passage of time. Plummer's
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The Amphibians and Reptiles of Arkansas

by Stanley E. Trauth, Michael V. Plummer, Henry W. Robison, Chris T. McAllister ...

The rich diversity of Arkansas’s amphibian and reptilian species comes alive in this thoroughly updated second edition of The Amphibians and Reptiles of Arkansas. An indispensable resource for both professionals and enthusiasts, and praised for its accessible language and scientific rigor, this field guide not only reflects the latest in taxonomic research but also celebrates the surge in ... Read more

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The rich diversity of Arkansas’s amphibian and reptilian species comes alive in this thoroughly updated second edition of The Amphibians and Reptiles of Arkansas. An indispensable resource for both professionals and enthusiasts, and praised for its accessible language and scientific rigor, this field guide not only reflects the latest in taxonomic research but also celebrates the surge in
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Daisy Miller

by Henry James ...

Narrated by Sharon Plummer ...

Unabridged

2 hours 7 min

Daisy Miller is a novella by Henry James that first appeared in Cornhill Magazine in June–July 1878, and in book form the following year. It portrays the courtship of the beautiful American girl Daisy Miller by Winterbourne, a sophisticated compatriot of hers. His pursuit of her is hampered by her own flirtatiousness, which is frowned upon by the other expatriates when they meet in Switzerland and ... Read more

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Daisy Miller is a novella by Henry James that first appeared in Cornhill Magazine in June–July 1878, and in book form the following year. It portrays the courtship of the beautiful American girl Daisy Miller by Winterbourne, a sophisticated compatriot of hers. His pursuit of her is hampered by her own flirtatiousness, which is frowned upon by the other expatriates when they meet in Switzerland and
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10+ Masterpieces of Classic Adventures Collection

The Call of the Wild, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, Heart of Darkness, The Lost World and others

by Jack London, Jules Verne, Robert Louis Stevenson, Jonathan Swift, Daniel Defoe, Arthur Conan Doyle, O. Henry ...

Narrated by Sharon Plummer, Kenneth Elliot, John Lingua, Alfred Costa, Chris Dabbs, Joshua Szatmari, Richard Williams, Jamey Lewis ...

Unabridged

70 hours 27 min

This collection contains adventure novels from various authors, recognized masters who have become classics in this genre. None of the works included in the collection will leave an inquisitive and demanding reader indifferent.Jack London: The Call of the WildJack London: White FangJack London: To build a fireJules Verne: Around The World in 80 DaysJules Verne: Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The ... Read more

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This collection contains adventure novels from various authors, recognized masters who have become classics in this genre. None of the works included in the collection will leave an inquisitive and demanding reader indifferent.Jack London: The Call of the WildJack London: White FangJack London: To build a fireJules Verne: Around The World in 80 DaysJules Verne: Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The
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3 Stories Set in Hotels

by M R James, O Henry, Ralph Plummer ...

There is something about the number 3.The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two.Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more modern times, three’s a crowd may be too many, except when it’s a ménage à trois. It seems good things usually come in threes. Whatever history and culture ... Read more

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There is something about the number 3.The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two.Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more modern times, three’s a crowd may be too many, except when it’s a ménage à trois. It seems good things usually come in threes. Whatever history and culture
... Read more

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Strange Angel

The Otherworldly Life of Rocket Scientist John Whiteside Parsons

by George Pendle ...

Narrated by James Langton ...

Unabridged

11 hours 16 min

Now a CBS All Access series: “A riveting tale of rocketry, the occult, and boom-and-bust 1920s and 1930s Los Angeles” (Booklist).The Los Angeles Times headline screamed: ROCKET SCIENTIST KILLED IN PASADENA EXPLOSION. The man known as Jack Parsons, a maverick rocketeer who helped transform a derided sci-fi plotline into actuality, was at first mourned as a scientific prodigy. But reporters soon ... Read more

$29.99 USD

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Now a CBS All Access series: “A riveting tale of rocketry, the occult, and boom-and-bust 1920s and 1930s Los Angeles” (Booklist).The Los Angeles Times headline screamed: ROCKET SCIENTIST KILLED IN PASADENA EXPLOSION. The man known as Jack Parsons, a maverick rocketeer who helped transform a derided sci-fi plotline into actuality, was at first mourned as a scientific prodigy. But reporters soon
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Let Me Tell You

New Stories, Essays, and Other Writings

by Shirley Jackson ...

Narrated by Karissa Vacker, Gary Bennett, Kirsten Potter, Mark Deakins, Kimberly Farr, Linda Jones ...

Unabridged

12 hours 54 min

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR • From the renowned author of “The Lottery” and The Haunting of Hill House, a spectacular volume of previously unpublished and uncollected stories, essays, and other writings.Features “Family Treasures,” nominated for the Edgar Award for Best Short StoryShirley Jackson is one of the most important American writers of the last hundred years. Since her ... Read more

$22.99 USD

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NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR • From the renowned author of “The Lottery” and The Haunting of Hill House, a spectacular volume of previously unpublished and uncollected stories, essays, and other writings.Features “Family Treasures,” nominated for the Edgar Award for Best Short StoryShirley Jackson is one of the most important American writers of the last hundred years. Since her
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Velveteen Rabbit

by Margery Williams ...

Narrated by Brian Pederson ...

Unabridged

25 min

Experience the heartwarming tale of "The Velveteen Rabbit," a beloved classic by Margery Williams, beautifully narrated by Brian Pederson. This enchanting story tells the tale of a simple, velveteen rabbit who longs to become real through the love of a child.In the cozy setting of a child’s nursery, the velveteen rabbit learns that becoming real isn’t about how you look on the outside, but about ... Read more

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Experience the heartwarming tale of "The Velveteen Rabbit," a beloved classic by Margery Williams, beautifully narrated by Brian Pederson. This enchanting story tells the tale of a simple, velveteen rabbit who longs to become real through the love of a child.In the cozy setting of a child’s nursery, the velveteen rabbit learns that becoming real isn’t about how you look on the outside, but about
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Cambrian Ocean World

Ancient Sea Life of North America

by John Foster ...

Series series Life of the Past
This volume, aimed at the general reader, presents life and times of the amazing animals that inhabited Earth more than 500 million years ago. The Cambrian Period was a critical time in Earth's history. During this immense span of time nearly every modern group of animals appeared. Although life had been around for more than 2 million millennia, Cambrian rocks preserve the record of the first ... Read more

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This volume, aimed at the general reader, presents life and times of the amazing animals that inhabited Earth more than 500 million years ago. The Cambrian Period was a critical time in Earth's history. During this immense span of time nearly every modern group of animals appeared. Although life had been around for more than 2 million millennia, Cambrian rocks preserve the record of the first
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The Bare Bones

An Unconventional Evolutionary History of the Skeleton

by Matthew F. Bonnan ...

Series series Life of the Past
What can we learn about the evolution of jaws from a pair of scissors? How does the flight of a tennis ball help explain how fish overcome drag? What do a spacesuit and a chicken egg have in common? Highlighting the fascinating twists and turns of evolution across more than 540 million years, paleobiologist Matthew Bonnan uses everyday objects to explain the emergence and adaptation of the ... Read more

$31.99 USD

What can we learn about the evolution of jaws from a pair of scissors? How does the flight of a tennis ball help explain how fish overcome drag? What do a spacesuit and a chicken egg have in common? Highlighting the fascinating twists and turns of evolution across more than 540 million years, paleobiologist Matthew Bonnan uses everyday objects to explain the emergence and adaptation of the
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