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Unique to this title is: A historical introduction and a study of the themes present in A Tale of Two Cities, A Christmas Carol and The Chimes. Charles Dickens was an English writer and social critic. He was born in 1812 in Portsmouth. When his father was sent to jail because of unsettled debt, Dickens had to leave school and get a job in a factory. Dickens is believed to be the best novelist of the Victorian era and he became very popular during his lifetime. His novels are still widely read and translated.

Machines are able to interpret and understand human beings, and also interpret the data that is fed to them because of artificial intelligence. So, what is artificial intelligence? If you have been reading the basics, you will know that artificial intelligence is a human being’s attempt to make a machine smart enough to handle processes that a human being would normally do. It is not easy to do this, since you will need to understand the system and also learn the required programming languages to instruct the computer to behave in the required manner.

From the pen of one of the literary world’s finest explorers of the imagination, these classic tales of fantastical habitats and intrepid adventurers delve deep into every mysterious corner of planet Earth. Whether you’ve adventured with Verne before or are only just setting off on your maiden voyage, this collection encompasses the most extraordinary adventures the father of science fiction has to offer.

Mental manipulation happens every day without most people noticing it. So, sit down next to the fireplace, and let me tell you how the power of persuasion and manipulation works. Through these three books, you will discover how to influence people and learn how to read them as if they were an open book and have them ready to tell you even their most hidden secrets. You will discover how to put thoughts into people's minds by convincing them that they are their own.

Billions of users are active on social media platforms across the world. This means that businesses can gain massive exposure and connect with customers on a global scale like never before. This can only be done if you tap into the world of social media marketing like other successful businesses over the last decade. But, how do you stand out among others and make a significant impact in the mad scramble of the social media world? There are only a few people who have managed to understand how this can be done, and that is what you will learn in this book.

Human emotions can be scary and unpredictable when you don't have the knowledge of how to handle them. You can't even handle other people's emotions if you can't deal with yours! Not being able to deal with other's emotions means you'll have a tougher go at persuading people to see things your way or to be of service or help to you. In other words, not having the critical skills that are the pillars of emotional intelligence is costing you opportunities for growth in business, in your career, in love, and in other aspects of life!

Greed, lust for power, and ruthless ambition are what drive Richard Grant. All he needs is the Big G to consolidate his hold on the territory. Only his cousin Harry Grant, the legitimate heir, stands in the way. When Harry guns down the hired killers sent on Richard’s orders, a crooked sheriff and a bent judge make sure Harry ends up in prison. Life is tough for the young cowboy, but he survives, only to face, on his release from prison, more assassins sent to make sure he never returns home to claim his inheritance.

If trench warfare was an inevitability during the war, it is only because the events leading up to the First Battle of the Marne were quite different. The armies at the beginning of the war moved quickly through the land, but the First Battle of the Marne devolved into a bloody pitched battle that led to the construction of trenches after the Germans retreated, blocked in their pursuit of Paris.

The world we live in is, sadly, one where we feel the need to validate our origins and identity in all the wrong ways. There is now a call for radical change in racist mindsets. It's easy to assume that the only racists to be wary of are those who are outspoken and demonstrate their hatred openly and violently. But what about the not-so-obvious instances of racism?

Are you looking for a way to reconnect with nature in this stressful world? Do the news of the decline in bees' populations terrify you? If you answered "yes" to any of those questions, then beekeeping is just the perfect match for you. The shelves of grocery stores are filled with overly processed, sweet liquid that can't really be called "honey". With your own little apiary, you can have direct access to top-quality honey and bee products, all of which have astonishing health benefits.

The ultimate diet collection. Master the teachings of these three books and you shall never have to worry about weight loss ever again!

Even if it seems like you've tried every weight loss plan under the moon, the keto diet will prove to be effective for you, just like it has been for many others. Allie, a woman who struggled with her weight since 4th grade, lost 80 pounds at the age of 30 just from intermittent fasting and maintained a more active lifestyle since then.

How to harvest delicious honey in your backyard to give your flowers the boost they need? "Bees," says your friend, casually. The bee colonies they started a couple of years ago have ensured fully pollinated plants and great harvests. Aside from the benefits of a better garden and outdoor activity, it helps the ecology and food supply. If you want to level up your garden and do something epic this year, buy Beekeeping for Beginners today.

With the discovery of a young girl’s body by a group of young neighborhood boys, it became the starting point for what would be a lifetime of adventure. This adventure would be filled with the unexplainable and one that would become all-consuming for the young boy named Alex. The old wives’ tale of a crying woman who threw her children into the river became a search for answers and a journey to discover if the events actually occurred.

This book is perfect for those looking to begin the journey of meditation and hypnosis and leverage their advantages to reduce stress and increase happiness, joy, and meaning in their lives.

What would you get if you mixed Edgar Allan Poe, Alfred Hitchcock, and Stephen King? The answer might be something resembling Howard Phillips Lovecraft, an extremely influential poet and author who mixed science fiction, horror, and fantasy into a subgenre known as “weird fiction”. H.P. Lovecraft: The Life and Career of the Influential Horror Fiction Author chronicles how Lovecraft became one of the 20th century’s most important writers.

Human emotions can be scary and unpredictable when you don't have the knowledge of how to handle them. You can't even handle other people's emotions if you can't deal with yours! Not being able to deal with other's emotions means you'll have a tougher go at persuading people to see things your way or to be of service or help to you.

Learning the Python programming language is not difficult; it is one of the easiest of all the programming languages to learn. By working through my in-depth yet straightforward guide, you, too, will master Python and start putting your knowledge to good use.

World War I, also known in its time as the “Great War” or the “War to End all Wars”, was an unprecedented holocaust in terms of its sheer scale. Fought by men who hailed from all corners of the globe, it saw millions of soldiers do battle in brutal assaults of attrition which dragged on for months with little to no respite.

When Life Fu*ks You Over is not a book about feeling sorry for yourself and sending empathy messages your way for all the hard times you went through. It’s a guide meant to help you get yourself out of that negative spiral, pick up the pieces, brush yourself off, and bounce back....