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Hesiod

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Philip Ray

The Theogony (“Birth of the Gods”) is a poem by Hesiod which describes the origin, position and relationships of the gods of the Greek pantheon. Hesiod created a synthesis of the diverse Greek traditions concerning the gods, in the form of a hymn invoking Zeus and the Muses. The Theogony is the first known Greek mythical cosmogony. However, it should not be considered as the authoritative source of Greek mythology, but rather as a portrait of a dynamic tradition that was recorded around 70...

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Nathaniel Hawthorne

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Philip Ray

‘The House of the Seven Gables’ is a Gothic novel by Nathaniel Hawthorne, published in 1851, which deals with a New England family and their ancestral home. The setting was inspired by a gabled house in Salem, Massachusetts, which belonged to ancestors of Hawthorne who had played a part in the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. The novel is set in the 19th century, while flashbacks to the history of the house occur throughout the tale. The house of the title is a gloomy mansion, haunted from the ...

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Philip Ray

Phils Poetic Mind Volume 1 is a collection of poetry, thoughts, and sayings derived from the mind of Philip Michael Charles Ray. This book is the first installment of the Phils Poetic Mind series, each book containing a selection of literature pieces written by Philip since the age of 12.

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Henry David Thoreau

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Philip Ray

In the essay ‘Civil Disobedience’ (1849), Henry David Thoreau contends that an individual should not allow the government to overrule their conscience, and that it is incumbent upon every one to avoid acquiescence when the government attempts to make one an agent of injustice. It is thought that his motivation for writing the essay was, at least in part, due to his revulsion with slavery and with the Mexican–American War of 1846 to 1848: "This people must cease to hold slaves, and to make ...

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Oleg Sapphire, Yuri Vinokuroff

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Ray Greenley

Translated by

Philip Parker

Audiobook 4 -

The Drone Lord

Intrigue . . . I remember why I prefer drones to people. They're not pursuing their own dirty objectives, they don't lie, and they don't betray you.Still, I have people close to me now, and they need protecting. Besides, it's not like the rest of humanity is to blame for its . . . defectiveness.So, it's time to get to work. There's still so much coffee to drink, so many delicacies to try, and so many idiots to punish.

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Washington Irving

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Philip Ray

This gothic story by Washington Irving appeared in his collection of essays and short stories titled The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. Along with its companion piece 'Rip Van Winkle', 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' is among the earliest examples of American fiction with enduring popularity. The tale is set in 1790 in the countryside around the Dutch settlement of Tarry Town in an isolated glen called Sleepy Hollow.

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R.A. Torrey

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Philip Ray

R.A. Torrey (1856 – 1928) was the first superintendent of the Moody Bible Institute and dean of the Bible Institute in Los Angeles. Published in 1900, this classic work has guided generations of believers into a more fulfilling prayer life. Based on biblical examples of devotion, it explains the purpose and power of prayer in chapters titled "Abiding in Christ", “The Importance of Prayer", "Obeying and Praying," and "When to Pray". The book also teaches believers how to overcome hindrances...

How to synthesize native and modified proteins in the test tubeWith contributions from a panel of experts representing a range of disciplines, Total Chemical Synthesis of Proteins presents a carefully curated collection of synthetic approaches and strategies for the total synthesis of native and modified proteins.Comprehensive in scope, this important reference explores the three main chemoselective ligation methods for assembling unprotected pepti...

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Ray Bradbury, Philip K. Dick, Isaac Asimov

Collected here in this massive 100 story anthology e-book are more than 300,000 words of world-class science fiction, fantasy, and horror by some of the greatest writers the field has ever known. Hours and hours of reading enjoyment await!Jackie Sees a Star by Marion Zimmer BradleyAll Cats are Gray by Andre NortonSong in a Minor Key by C. L. MooreTravel Diary by Alfred BesterPythias by Frederik PohlThe Good Neighbors by Edgar Pangborn...

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Sir Robert Anderson

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Philip Ray

The Silence of God is a classic written by Sir Robert Anderson in 1897. In it, the Scottish theologian discusses the oft-answered question, "Why does God not intervene in the affairs of men"?

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John Locke

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Philip Ray

‘A Letter Concerning Toleration’ by John Locke was originally published in Latin in 1689. It was Locke's response to the problem of religion and government; he proposed religious toleration as the answer. For Locke, the only way a Church gains genuine converts is through persuasion, not violence. Arguing that the government should not involve itself in spiritual matters, he offers three main reasons: individuals cannot divest control over their souls to secular forces, as God does not appo...

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Mónica Baldonado-Ruiz, Susan Barber, Philip Ray Belcastro, Rex Ovalle Ovalle, Brett Vogelsinger Vogelsinger

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Field Guides

Teaching secondary English is a tremendous and demanding responsibility. This Field Guide is ready to be your companion across the days and years of your role as a secondary English teacher. Written as a companion to nurture thinking, learning, and reflection, this guide exudes wisdom only possible from years of developing expertise and sharing literature, exploration, and writing with students. It combines the principles of excellent teaching with practices to support continuous growth, a...