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The Fall of Ulysses: An Elephant Story

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The story follows the life of Ulysses, an elephant known for his remarkable intelligence, strength, and loyalty. Ulysses is part of a traveling circus, where he becomes both a symbol of power and a beloved attraction. The novel paints a vivid picture of Ulysses' interactions with humans, highlighting the deep bond he shares with his trainers and the challenges he faces in captivity.As the story ... Read more

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The story follows the life of Ulysses, an elephant known for his remarkable intelligence, strength, and loyalty. Ulysses is part of a traveling circus, where he becomes both a symbol of power and a beloved attraction. The novel paints a vivid picture of Ulysses' interactions with humans, highlighting the deep bond he shares with his trainers and the challenges he faces in captivity.As the story
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The Fall of Ulysses: An Elephant Story

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I cannot deny that I was entirely to blame for the calamity that overtook Ulysses; and if I call attention to the high social and literary standing of the gentleman whom I employed as an accomplice in the affair, it is not at all with the hope of thereby lessening my own responsibility. It is certain that I furnished the unfortunate creature the cause for his desperation. I ought also to confess ... Read more

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I cannot deny that I was entirely to blame for the calamity that overtook Ulysses; and if I call attention to the high social and literary standing of the gentleman whom I employed as an accomplice in the affair, it is not at all with the hope of thereby lessening my own responsibility. It is certain that I furnished the unfortunate creature the cause for his desperation. I ought also to confess
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The Herald's History of Los Angeles City

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The career of a city contains as much good material, out of which an entertaining history may be constructed, as does the life of an individual, or the development of a nation; but, for some reason, it has come to pass in America that the preparation of city, or "local", history has usually fallen into the hands of schemers who exploit the "prominent" citizen for his biography, and throw in ... Read more

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The career of a city contains as much good material, out of which an entertaining history may be constructed, as does the life of an individual, or the development of a nation; but, for some reason, it has come to pass in America that the preparation of city, or "local", history has usually fallen into the hands of schemers who exploit the "prominent" citizen for his biography, and throw in
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On the Decay of the Art of Lying

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Mark Twain turns morality inside out in this wickedly funny satire, arguing that the real problem is not lying itself but the decline of lying as a refined social art. With mock seriousness, he claims that deception is a universal human necessity, best practiced with tact, education, and kindness rather than left to crude amateurs. He celebrates the small, polite falsehoods that soften daily life, ... Read more

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Mark Twain turns morality inside out in this wickedly funny satire, arguing that the real problem is not lying itself but the decline of lying as a refined social art. With mock seriousness, he claims that deception is a universal human necessity, best practiced with tact, education, and kindness rather than left to crude amateurs. He celebrates the small, polite falsehoods that soften daily life,
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Self-reliance

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"Every great man is a unique".R.W Emerson told us that Self-confidence is always about independence :"What I must do is all that concerns me, not what the people think. This rule, equally arduous in actual and in intellectual life, may serve for the whole distinction between greatness and meanness. It is the harder because you will always find those who think they know what is your duty better ... Read more

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"Every great man is a unique".R.W Emerson told us that Self-confidence is always about independence :"What I must do is all that concerns me, not what the people think. This rule, equally arduous in actual and in intellectual life, may serve for the whole distinction between greatness and meanness. It is the harder because you will always find those who think they know what is your duty better
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A Christmas Sermon

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"A Christmas Sermon" is an essay written by Robert Louis Stevenson while he convalesced from a lung ailment at Lake Sarnac in the winter of 1887. In the short text he meditates on the questions of death, morality and man’s main task in life which he concludes is “To be honest, to be kind — to earn a little and to spend a little less, to make upon the whole a family happier for his presence.” ... Read more

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"A Christmas Sermon" is an essay written by Robert Louis Stevenson while he convalesced from a lung ailment at Lake Sarnac in the winter of 1887. In the short text he meditates on the questions of death, morality and man’s main task in life which he concludes is “To be honest, to be kind — to earn a little and to spend a little less, to make upon the whole a family happier for his presence.”
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The Raven

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"The Raven" is a narrative poem by the American writer and poet Edgar Allan Poe. It was published for the first time on January 29, 1845, in the New York Evening Mirror. Noted for its musicality, stylized language and supernatural atmosphere, it tells of the mysterious visit of a talking raven to a distraught lover, tracing his slow descent into madness. ... Read more

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"The Raven" is a narrative poem by the American writer and poet Edgar Allan Poe. It was published for the first time on January 29, 1845, in the New York Evening Mirror. Noted for its musicality, stylized language and supernatural atmosphere, it tells of the mysterious visit of a talking raven to a distraught lover, tracing his slow descent into madness.
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Punctuation for Better Writing

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Punctuation is the fastest and surest way to improve your writing; communication skills; and effectiveness. Addresses how to use each of the 13 signs and symbols most effectively. ... Read more

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Punctuation is the fastest and surest way to improve your writing; communication skills; and effectiveness. Addresses how to use each of the 13 signs and symbols most effectively.
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Thoughts on Various Subjects

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"Thoughts on Various Subjects, Moral and Diverting" is the title of a satirical essay by Jonathan Swift. It also has appeared under the title Thoughts on Various Subjects. It consists of a series of short epigrams or apothegms with no particular connections between them.Jonathan Swift (30 November 1667 – 19 October 1745) was an Anglo-Irish satirist, essayist, political pamphleteer (first for the ... Read more

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"Thoughts on Various Subjects, Moral and Diverting" is the title of a satirical essay by Jonathan Swift. It also has appeared under the title Thoughts on Various Subjects. It consists of a series of short epigrams or apothegms with no particular connections between them.Jonathan Swift (30 November 1667 – 19 October 1745) was an Anglo-Irish satirist, essayist, political pamphleteer (first for the
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The Young Man's Guide

Classic Wisdom for Improving Mind, Manners, and Morals

by William Alcott ...

Timeless wisdom for the modern man!In the nineteenth century, William Alcott'sThe Young Man's Guide paved the way toward personal and financial success for thousands of men. Now, in this unique rendition of his classic work, you, too, can use his wisdom to unlock your greatest potential and live a happy and prosperous life. From refining your appearance and handling social interactions to managing ... Read more

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Timeless wisdom for the modern man!In the nineteenth century, William Alcott'sThe Young Man's Guide paved the way toward personal and financial success for thousands of men. Now, in this unique rendition of his classic work, you, too, can use his wisdom to unlock your greatest potential and live a happy and prosperous life. From refining your appearance and handling social interactions to managing
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Ambrose Bierce: Epigrams

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by Ambrose Bierce, Shane Fisher ...

Ambrose Bierce's 'Epigrams' is a collection of witty and insightful one-liners that showcase the author's razor-sharp wit and keen observation of human nature. Written in a concise and impactful style, each epigram tackles a wide range of topics, from politics to love, with a satirical edge that is both thought-provoking and humorous. Bierce's use of concise language and clever wordplay adds to ... Read more

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Ambrose Bierce's 'Epigrams' is a collection of witty and insightful one-liners that showcase the author's razor-sharp wit and keen observation of human nature. Written in a concise and impactful style, each epigram tackles a wide range of topics, from politics to love, with a satirical edge that is both thought-provoking and humorous. Bierce's use of concise language and clever wordplay adds to
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Fancy's Show-Box

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A short story written by famous American novelist, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Fancy's Show-Box is story of morality, guilt, and its affects on the soul. ... Read more

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A short story written by famous American novelist, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Fancy's Show-Box is story of morality, guilt, and its affects on the soul.
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