Fahrenheit 451
In this classic of dystopian science fiction, censorship is so prevalent that
firemen
are entrusted with the task of burning books to keep the citizenry away from anything that might cause dissent. Suicides are commonplace, and people drug themselves with pills, thrills, and the meaningless programming that pours from four-wall television. Guy Montag is a fireman; he loves the act of burning, but he`s never actually stopped to consider what it is he`s burning. Nor has he ever stopped to consider whether his life contains any meaning, or happiness. Then he meets a strange girl named Clarisse, who encourages him to question everything. Inspired by Clarisse, Montag does two radical, forbidden things: he begins to read, and he begins to think. One of Bradbury`s definitive works, FAHRENHEIT 451 is an amazingly prescient book, anticipating not only social but technological trends. Bradbury described a world where people would be surrounded--bombarded, in fact--by their televisions and personal sound systems, and where the threat of war is a sufficient excuse to limit freedom. Today, individual acts of censorship are continually flaring up around the country, and many people never even bother to pick up a book once they`ve finished their schooling. FAHRENHEIT 451 is the banner book for organizations fighting these trends--both censorship and simple apathy.
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The Torino Chocolate California King-size Platform Bed boasts sleek modern style and fine craftsmanship, making it a smart choice for your bedroom or guest room.
Constructed with a wooden frame
Stylish Chocolate leatherette upholstery
Stitched panel design
Highlighted by contrasting stitching
Back of headboard is not upholstered
14 solid wood slats for use with or without a box spring
Hook-on siderail fittings
Measures 41 inches high x 75 inches wide x 94 inches long
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The sudden death of her brother brings Julia Weslin home to the High Horse, the family's sprawling yet cash-strapped Wyoming cattle ranch. A burnt-out member of the urban jungle, Julia is spiritually rejuvenated by the wild, still untamed land and reconnects to her home, family and heritage. Her sister wants to sell the property to a neighbor whose lucrative offer she finds irresistible, but Julia along with her irrepressible grandmother is fiercely determined to keep the High Horse in the family and to realize her brother's dream of saving a herd of wild mustangs that neighboring ranchers want destroyed. However, she cannot save the mustangs alone. Blowing into her life on a south wind from Texas comes a charming drifter of a cowboy, a skilled horseman who can touch the wildest places in a horse's nature. K.C. Houston is a bright beacon of hope for Julia--and the only person capable of helping her rescue the mustangs. As his inherent gentleness tames the spirited horses, K.C. affects the Weslin women as well especially the self-reliant Julia, whose neglected heart responds to his own unheeded passions. In this richly moving novel, three generations of a family on the verge of collision with its unfulfilled ambitions must put its faith in a lonely drifter and the power of nature to heal the deepest wounds.
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Keep your iPod Mini safe and sound with the Executive Series Case.
Featuring an all-leather exterior with a transparent key pad, the case also features convenient openings for the headphones and switch.
Latest edition for iPod Mini case
Made of high quality textured leather
Transparent key pad
Openings for headset and switch at top of the case
Available in orange color option