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DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Hindu Tales from the Sanskrit" by Various. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
62) Sea Chanteys
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"Sea Chanteys" is a vintage collection of traditional sailor songs. Also known as shanties or chanteys, these songs were tropically sang by sailors aboard ships in order to boost morale and to be sung during some of the more tedious duties of required by the seafaring life. Each song comes complete with the original lyrics and clear sheet music, and are perfect for those with an interest in learning or performing traditional sea songs. Contents include:...
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This ebook is purpose built and is proof-read and re-type set from the original to provide an outstanding experience of reflowing text for an ebook reader. This work is the journal of an anonymous soldier from Edinburgh, known only as Thomas, having enlisted as a short term soldier for seven years in 1806. He was not motivated by any thought of gaining glory in the wars against France; his motive for enlisting was his lost honour and the shame of...
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Join the fairies on another epic adventure in Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast! Fun and talented animal fairy Fawn believes that you can't judge a book by its cover --or an animal by its fangs-- so she befriends a huge and mysterious creature known as the NeverBeast. While Think and her friends aren't so sure about this scary addition to Pixie Hollow, the elite scout fairies set out to capture the monster before he destroys their home....
66) The Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the United States, and Other Important Ameri
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The period leading up to the foundation of the United States of America was a period in which a contentious debate permeated the colonies. A growing call for independence from England began to become discussed in whispers amongst the colonists. This contention was arguably only rivaled at one other time in American history, the period leading up to the America Civil War and the emancipation of the slaves. A wealth of historical documents chronicles...
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"The Royal Navy & the Submersible War 1914-1918 - Fighting and combating the undersea war. The author of this book has given his readers an overview of the British submarine and anti-submarine effort during the Great War principally by describing incidents that took place involving the sailors and airmen involved. His interesting narrative is full of descriptions of vessels and aeroplanes, but particularly benefits from the inclusion of many first...
68) Maldivas
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¿Quién no ha soñado alguna vez con largas extensiones de arena fina acunadas por un mar de color turquesa? Las Maldivas, estas pequeñas islas dispersas aquí y allá en el océano Índico, muestran una belleza natural única.
Robinson Crusoe podría haber vivido en sus islas, tranquilo y feliz. Pero no estaríamos siendo honestos si reducimos las Maldivas a una tierra exclusivamente de ocio. Maldivas es mucho más que eso: aquí el mar marca el...
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Excerpt: "There is an intermediate ground between our knowledge of life and the unknown which is readily conceived as covered by the term mysticism. Mystery stories of high rank often fall under this general classification. They are neither of earth, heaven nor Hades, but may partake of either. In the hands of a master they present at times a rare, if even upon occasion, unduly thrilling – aesthetic charm. The examples which it has been possible...
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The Fantasy Fan was the first fan magazine in the weird fiction field, and therefore, holds an important place in the history of the American fantasy and horror fiction, pulp magazine. Issued monthly, it was first, published in September 1933, and discontinued 18 issues later in February 1935. The magazine was, edited by Charles Hornig (25 May 1916-11 October 1999).
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THE BULL TERRIER - A DOG ANTHOLOGY gathers together all the best early writing on the breed from our library of scarce, out-of-print antiquarian books and documents and reprints it in a quality, modern edition. This anthology includes chapters taken from each of the following books, all of them written by renowned breed experts of their day. All of the original photos and illustrations are also reproduced. Contains Chapters From: A History and Description...
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US Military in WW2: The Submarines presents three classic first-hand accounts of life aboard a US Navy submarine during World War 2.
Rendezvous by Submarine - The Story of Charles Parsons and the Guerrilla-Soldiers in the Philippines by Travis Ingham tells how American-led guerrilla forces in the Philippines paved the way for US forces to re-take the Japanese held islands.
U.S.S. Seawolf: Submarine Raider of the Pacific by Gerold Frank is the first-hand...
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Get ready to power up! When Barbie magically gets pulled into her favorite video game, she is excited to see she's transformed into a fun roller-skating character. In the game, she meets Cutie, the lovable cloud-shaped friend, and Bella, the roller-skating princess. Together, they soon discover a mischievous emoji is trying to take control of the game. As they travel from level to level, Barbie must rely on her amazing gaming skills and out-of-the-box...
76) Star Song
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Barbie travels to another planet for an important mission. Is her star song powerful enough to save the galaxy?
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La inteligencia y la astucia nunca son aburridas. Hemos seleccionado para ustedes 100 citas de los autores más ingeniosos de la historia, desde Oscar Wilde a Jerry Seinfeld, con la ayuda de Woody Allen, Mark Twain, Winston Churchill, Groucho Marx y muchos otros. Disfrute de estas perlas de humor para alegrar su día con una buena carcajada, descubra comentarios y chistes de valor incalculable con los que sorprender a sus amigos y enemigos, y déle...
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¿Qué es la verdad? ¿Cómo puede uno ser fiel a sí mismo sin saber lo que significa? ¿Cómo puede uno estar seguro de decir la verdad cuando la realidad es tan difícil de alcanzar? Muchos filósofos han luchado para definir la verdad, cada uno de ellos con ideas enriquecedoras que arrojan luz sobre el concepto desde tantos ángulos diferentes. Hemos seleccionado para ustedes 100 de las más profundas, reveladoras y fascinantes citas sobre la...
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Las guías para entender a las mujeres para los hombres están muy bien, pero los hombres no son el más simple de los animales y también se esfuerzan por ser entendidos detrás de su apariencia de bravuconería maquinista. Estas 100 citas, a menudo humorísticas, siempre llamativas, tienen como objetivo desbaratar la mascarada masculina, ayudar a comprender por fin este enigmático grupo, y salpicar su conversación con ocurrencias una vez que haya...
80) Japanese Poetry
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The classical poetry of Japan focuses on direct experience of fleeting moments, in total contrast with its Occidental counterpart. These seminal poems were passed down orally, before great collections assembled works of art spanning several centuries in written form as early as the 8th century, from the Kojiki to the Kokinshu. Later, a number of female writers rose to prominence (Murasaki Shikibu, Sei Shonagon), then in the 17th century, the haiku...