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	The Teachings of the Buddha: A Brief Introduction to Buddhism 3.80 avg rating — 10 ratings — published 2014	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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The Song of Achilles

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The Complete Invincible Library, Volume 2

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Barbarians at the Gate: The Fall of RJR Nabisco

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“I have from an early age abjured the use of meat, and the time will come when men such as I will look upon the murder of animals as they now look upon the murder of men.”
― Leonardo da Vinci

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“...while I am alive, I intend to live.”
― Everett Ruess

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