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    by Muriel Hawker ...
    H. G. Hawker was a pioneering airman whose contributions to aviation are celebrated in this compelling biography by Muriel Hawker. The book delves into his adventurous life, detailing his experiences as a pilot and the challenges he faced in the early days of flight. Through vivid storytelling, the author captures Hawker's passion for aviation and his relentless pursuit of innovation. His ... Read more

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  • Work and Play in Girls' Schools

    The book emphasizes the importance of creating a supportive and dynamic learning environment in girls' schools, where both work and play are seen as integral parts of the educational experience. Dorothea Beale, a prominent educator, and the other contributors explore how schools can cultivate the talents of young girls while promoting their emotional and physical well-being. The authors offer ... Read more

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  • The Man with the Double Heart

    by Muriel Hine ...
    Given the title, "The Man with the Double Heart" could explore themes related to duality, identity, or inner conflict. The protagonist may be depicted as someone struggling with conflicting emotions, desires, or loyalties, symbolized by the metaphor of having a "double heart."Hine's writing style likely reflects the literary trends of the early 20th century, with elements of romance, drama, or ... Read more

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  • Stray Thoughts for Girls

    "Stray Thoughts for Girls" by Lucy Helen Muriel Soulsby is a captivating collection of reflections and insights aimed at young women navigating the complexities of life. The book offers a blend of wisdom, encouragement, and practical advice, addressing themes such as self-discovery, resilience, and the importance of friendship. Soulsby’s writing is both relatable and inspiring, making it a perfect ... Read more

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    Sarah's Pen and Thanksgiving Day

    Narrated by Highlights for Children ...
    Series series Read With Highlight

    Unabridged

    4 min

    This woman's efforts helped make Thanksgiving a national holiday. ... Read more

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    Charlotte Mason was a late nineteenth-century British educator whose ideas were far ahead of her time. She believed that children are born persons worthy of respect, rather than blank slates, and that it was better to feed their growing minds with living literature and vital ideas and knowledge, rather than dry facts and knowledge filtered and pre-digested by the teacher. Her method of education, ... Read more

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    E. M. Forster was a British author primarily writing in the first half of the twentieth century. A perennial Nobel Prize in Literature nominee, he is best remembered for his novels, which include *A Room With a View* and *A Passage to India*. He turned his hand to most forms of writing, producing plays, film scripts, travelogues, criticism, essays, and, collected here, well-regarded short stories ... Read more

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    The first Royal Navy pilot to fly transatlantic non-stop (in a Buccaneer) describes his thirty-five-year career in the Fleet Air Arm and as an Empire Test Pilot.The spectacle of Alan Cobham's Flying Circus and the Fleet at anchor in Weymouth inspired the author's lifelong passion for aeroplanes, flying and the Royal Navy. World War Two provided the opportunity to fulfil his ambition and at ... Read more

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