Bringing hope to a seemingly hopeless world. Elsie's Uplifting Word is brought to you by Jesus is The Center Outreach Ministries founded by Elder Elsie Young.
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Have We Got Planning News for You is a light-hearted review of the last two weeks developments by six barristers from across the Planning Bar: Paul Tucker KC, Sasha White KC, Thea Osmund-Smith, Victoria Hutton, Charles Banner KC and Christopher Young KC. We invite a special guest from the most influential ranks of the Planning World, and we host a special topic every two weeks from Garden Cities to Planning Reform. The views expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily repres ...
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Published author Amelie Anastasia Kurshuk hosts this podcast by a young authors, for young authors. Your host Amelie, author of Fox Tales and Fox Tales 2, chats with fellow young authors about their books, their inspiration, goals, and the process of writing and publishing literature as a young author. Join Amelie and her guests for a unique insight into the world of writing, publishing, and working as an author as young person. Inspiring and fun, you are sure to enjoy What’s Up Young Author ...
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Talking animals, wicked stepmothers, valiant tailors, cruel witches! Sixty-two stories that feature familiar figures like Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel, Rumplestiltskin, The Twelve Dancing Princesses and Snow-White and Rose Red as well as lesser-known characters like The White Snake, Sweetheart Roland and Clever Elsie are contained in this volume of Grimms' Fairy Tales by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm. The original volume published in 1812 contained more than 85 tales and this number kept increasing ...
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#26: Why Kate Robb Writes Magical Realism Romances
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59:14This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with Kate Robb to chat about how this Canadian rom-com queen crafts the best magical realism worlds. From “This Spells Love” to “Kitty St. Clair’s Last Dance”, the two dive into how these books (and their character names) came to be… CHAPTERS: 0:00 Hamilton, ON 2:41 What was Kate reading growing up 4:25…
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The Quest for Net Zero and Renewable Energy with Lord Philip Hunt, Former Energy Minister (S17 E3)
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1:14:03Lord Hunt of Kings Heath, also known as Philip Hunt, is a politician and member of the House of Lords, who served as Minister of State for Energy Security and Net Zero from 2024 to 2025. He has held various roles in government, including positions in health and justice, and was created a life peer in 1997. Latest News Update on planning related mat…
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#25: How Ghostwriting Led to a Romance Empire with Cara Bastone
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51:51This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with Cara Bastone to chat all things romance and audiobooks! The two discuss how Cara transitioned from ghostwriting to writing her own romance novels to becoming an Audible Originals author. Cara also shares the difference in writing romance for physical novels vs. audiobooks and what some of her favou…
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#24: How Tessa Bailey Keeps Her Writing Fresh After 69 Books
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53:06From steamy banter to loveable blue-collar heroes, Tessa Bailey sits down with Morgann to talk about how she keeps her writing fresh across dozens of bestselling novels, why she gravitates toward opposites-attract love stories, and how she balances heart, humour, and heat. We talk TikTok's impact on romance publishing, dialling back the dirty talk …
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Olympic Gold Medal Winning Cyclist and Chair of Sport England, Chris Boardman CBE (S17 E2)
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1:04:07Chris Boardman was appointed as National Active Travel Commissioner in June 2022 by the Transport Secretary. He was Transport Commissioner for Greater Manchester and the first ever Greater Manchester Cycling and Walking Commissioner. A former professional cyclist, Chris won a gold medal in the individual pursuit at the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games.…
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#23: The Ultimate Romance Audiobook Guide
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22:51This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann shares her favourite romance audiobooks from swoony classics to laugh-out-loud romcoms to sweeping romantasy worlds. Here’s what we dive into: Classics, reimagined: How Audible’s Pride and Prejudice full-cast performance breathes new life into Darcy, Lizzy, and every swoon-worthy moment. Modern love on audio: Why…
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#22: How Writing 'After' Took Anna Todd From Wattpad to Hollywood
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59:33From writing After on Wattpad to producing major adaptations, Anna Todd joins Off The Shelf to talk about her evolution as a writer, producer, and storyteller. We dive into what it was really like to produce ‘After’, the fuel behind starting Frayed Pages Media, and why storytelling still feels personal after global success. Plus, Anna reveals some …
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New Approach to the Flood Risk Sequential Test with Kathryn Ventham, Senior Director at Twenty 5 Planning (S17 E1)
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1:00:02Our Special Guest this week is Kathryn Ventham, Senior Director at Twenty5 Planning. Kathryn is a Chartered Town Planner with 25 years experience specialising in strategic land promotion and mixed use/residential led development. She is a leading advisor in respect of matters relating to flood risk sequential testing - working with Counsel and gove…
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#21: Joss Richard's Guide to Writing a Debut Novel
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38:49From producing Emmy-recognized content in Hollywood to writing her very first novel, Joss Richard joins Off The Shelf! We talk about her journey from Toronto to LA, working on The Ellen Show, Netflix, and Hello Sunshine — and how she went from producing celebrity interviews to publishing her debut romance! CHAPTERS: 0:00 Introduction and Release da…
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#20: Elsie Silver Reveals the Inspiration Behind Rose Hill
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51:56This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with Elsie Silver, the author behind the bestselling Chestnut Springs and Rose Hill series — and the upcoming Fever Dream. From single-dad romances to emotional healing, Elsie opens up about her writing process, living on the West Coast, and the moment she found out Chestnut Springs is coming to Netflix…
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#19: From Forensics to Dark Romance: Brynne Weaver’s Journey
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49:53This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with Brynne Weaver, the dark romance powerhouse behind Butcher & Blackbird and the upcoming Tourist Season. From neuroscience labs to bestselling novels, Brynne’s journey is anything but ordinary. The two get into how TikTok helped write Butcher & Blackbird and where production is at on the adaptation. …
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#18: Everything We Know About Lauren Roberts' Next Book!
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1:04:21She’s back! Our first repeat guest, Lauren Roberts, joins Morgann on Off The Shelf to catch up on everything—from Fearful lore and behind-the-scenes author life to bookish AITA debates and what’s next for the Powerless TV adaptation. We talk Mara’s name, POVs that didn’t make the cut, burnout, shower thoughts for future books, and all the chaos in …
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#17: How Hannah Bonam-Young Turns Real Life Into Romance
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1:04:55This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with Hannah Bonam-Young, author of Out on a Limb and the recently released People Watching. With People Watching releasing on September 9th, they catch up on life, writing, and all the little moments in between (including Taylor Swift’s engagement and how big a deal Halloween is…) The two also dive into…
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#16: Why Jasmine Mas Left Big Law to Become an Author
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57:02We’re kicking off Season 2 with New York Times bestselling author Jasmine Mas! From law school horror stories and Greek mythology deep-dives, Jasmine shares the winding journey that led her from studying ancient classics and playing field hockey to writing Blood of Hercules and beyond. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction & NEW studio! 3:10 Hi from NYC 5:0…
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Trailblazer in Local Government: Cllr Shanika Mahendran, Cabinet Member for Planning & Placemaking at Milton Keynes City Council (S16 E5)
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1:00:06Our Special Guest this week is Shanika Mahendran, Cabinet Member for Planning & Placemaking at Milton Keynes City Council. Shanika is the first Asian woman and youngest ever councillor to join the Cabinet in Milton Keynes (initially as a Cabinet Member for the Economy). She previously worked in Sir Kier Starmer's politics team, improving campaignin…
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The Transformation of Cities by the Former Mayor of Bristol, Lord Marvin Rees OBE (S16 E4)
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58:55Our Special Guest this week is Lord Marvin Rees OBE. Marvin is a Labour Party politician who served as the Mayor of Bristol from 2016 to 2024 and became a life peer in February 2025. He has a background in public health, journalism, and social justice advocacy. Latest News Update on planning related matters. An Appeal Decision on Land West of Chape…
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This week on OFF THE SHELF, Morgann shares the best summer reads to soak up dockside, poolside, or anywhere in between. In this season one finale, she reflects on the highs, the learning curves, and the magic of chatting with three incredible authors this season. With 15 episodes under her belt, Morgann wraps things up with her top 7 summer book re…
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Chair of Parliament's Housing Select Committee, Florence Eshalomi MP (S16 E3)
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51:45Our Special Guest this week is Florence Eshalomi, Labour (Co-op) MP for Vauxhall and Camberwell Green and is the current Chair of the MHCLG Select Committee. The Committee scrutinises the policy, administration and spending of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. It is made up of MPs from across the House of Commons. Latest Ne…
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#14: Behind the Scenes of the We Were Liars Set with Snarky Marky
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42:25This week on Off The Shelf, we’re doing a deep dive into We Were Liars—the bestselling book turned series that’s as haunting as it is addictive. Morgann is joined by Mark, who visited the set of the new adaptation alongside her, and they unpack everything from meeting E. Lockhart to what it was really like behind the scenes of a film set (thanks pr…
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Architect of the UK Supreme Court, Elsie Owusu OBE RA (S16 E2)
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1:00:39Our Special Guest this week is Elsie Owusu OBE RA, Architect and Principal at Elsie Owusu Architects. Elsie is a founding member and the first chair of the Society of Black Architects. Her projects include the U.K. Supreme Court and Green Park tube station. She has been an elected RIBA Council member since 2014, a vice-chair of the London School of…
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#13: The Best Book Adaptations with Carter Sullivan
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53:07In this week's episode, Morgann hangs out with one of her best friends and certified bookworm, Carter Sullivan, for a very fun, very unfiltered chat. They swap current reads, gush over upcoming releases they’re dying to get their hands on, and each share five books that totally define them as readers. There’s a chaotic round of bookish “Would You R…
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#12: How 1 Viral Video Changed Everything with The Bookish Animator
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47:46In this episode of Off The Shelf, Morgann is joined by the incredibly talented Julia, also known as The Bookish Animator, whose work has captivated the online reading community. Julia takes us through her journey into animation—from picking up her first pencil to unexpectedly blowing up on social media. She shares what it’s really like navigating t…
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#11: The Romance Book That Broke Me [BOOK CLUB]
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47:40In this episode, Morgann dives into the book that made her cry—twice. From the moment she read the first line ("This baby will not stop judging me"), she knew it was going to be good. This isn't just a tearjerker—it's a slow-burning friends-to-lovers story wrapped in grief, healing, and unexpected moments of joy (and armpit hair appreciation). Morg…
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Our 5th Anniversary Show with Lord Ben Gascoigne, Chair of the Built Environment Committee (S16 E1)
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1:05:30Our Special Guest this week is Lord Ben Gascoigne, Chair of the Built Environment Committee in the House of Lord. The Built Environment Committee was appointed to consider matters relating to the built environment, including policies relating to housing, planning, transport and infrastructure. Latest News Updates An Appeal Decision relating to a hy…
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#10: The BEST Summer Romance Book with Carley Fortune
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48:55In this episode of Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with bestselling author Carley Fortune to talk about the moment that led her to quit her job to become an author, how she crafted the characters we’ve all fallen in love with, and the real story behind her newest novel One Golden Summer. They dive into early writing struggles, the moment she found…
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#9: Which Emily Henry Book Actually Deserves the Hype?
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53:30With the recent release of Emily Henry's new novel, Great Big Beautiful Life, Morgann dives into all of her books—breaking down the swoons, the slow burns, and the standouts. Expect honest opinions, personal rankings, and a rundown of which ones are worth the hype (and which ones you might want to skip). Whether you're a longtime fan or just Emily-…
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#8: How the Powerless Trilogy Was Created (and what's next) with Lauren Roberts
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1:06:00Sit down with Morgann and Lauren Roberts for a raw, hilarious, and revealing deep dive into the Powerless universe—how she wrote the viral fantasy at just 18, the unexpected path to a book deal, and why fans didn’t get that first kiss until Reckless. They spill behind-the-scenes secrets, react to spicy bookish hot takes (yes, even the hardcover deb…
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#7: The Ending I Didn't See Coming... [BOOK CLUB]
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1:13:22Welcome to the book club. In this solo deep-dive, Morgann shares her initial (and very bold) theories, the reveals that threw her off track, and the romantic undercurrent she didn’t see coming. Whether you loved the dual timelines or were confused by the 14-year span, there’s something here for every book club brain. Plus: favourite quotes, hot tak…
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#6: The Secret to Writing REAL Romance with Abby Jimenez
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1:06:29In this episode of Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with bestselling author Abby Jimenez to talk about writing entire novels on her phone and the unexpected places inspiration strikes. From her viral TikTok quotes to her honest portrayal of anxiety in Yours Truly, Abby shares the behind-the-scenes of crafting stories that make readers laugh, cry, a…
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#5: The Reality of Being a Bookish Creator with Madison Kait
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1:01:35Today, Morgann finally finds out what Magnolia Parks is all about and where to start in the Olivie Blake universe. Join her and Madison as they dive into all the books that made Madison become a reader & bookish content creator over the last couple of years. 0:00 - 09:57 Madison's top 5 books 09:58 - 16:35 Magnolia Parks 16:36 - 32:17 Misc. Book Ta…
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Joanna Averley, The Government's Chief Planner at the MHCLG (S15 E5)
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1:03:41Our Special Guest this week, returning for a fourth time, is Joanna Averley, Chief Planner at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. We ask Joanna about the current and pending reforms to planning law and policy. An Appeal Decision involving Churchill Retirement Living against Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council regarding…
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#4: How Sunrise on the Reaping Changed EVERYTHING with Mark
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50:02Sit down with Morgann and Mark for a cozy, bookish catch-up as they dive into their current favourite reads. From the hype around Sunrise on the Reaping to early thoughts on Carley Fortune’s upcoming novel, they’re chatting on everything that's been living rent-free in their bookish brains. Plus, if you’ve been curious about getting into literary f…
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Looking to join a book club? You're in the right spot - Welcome to The Bookish Club. In this week's episode, we dive into all of our previous book club picks since the club was created last July. Why we chose it, what we enjoyed, what we didn't -- this episode has got you covered on which ones you should start first! Moving forward, the last episod…
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Master Planner Extraordinaire: Jason Prior, Chief Executive of Prior + Partners (S15 E4)
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1:01:40Our Special Guest this week is Jason Prior, Chief Executive of Prior + Partners, whose projects include the 2012 London Olympics, Rio 2016, Google's California Campus and a new city in Saudi Arabia. A Decision of the High Court involving the National Farmers Union, Herefordshire Council, The Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communit…
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#2: The Best and Worst #BookTok Books with Paige and Molly
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58:27POV you're talking about books with your best friends. In this episode, we're diving into all our favourite books over the years! From the spiciest books we've read to the sweetest, you'll walk away with a whole new list of books to get dive into. At the end, we also surprise Paige with a book she's been talking about since November... Stay around …
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Welcome to your new favourite podcast :) In our FIRST ever episode, I'm talking about all the books that turned me into a reader — from the ones that made me fall in love with stories as a kid to the unforgettable reads that kept me up way too late (and maybe freaked me out a little lol). Whether it’s the chaotic dystopian era, the romantasy books …
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The Planning and Infrastructure Bill with Victoria Hills, Chief Executive of the RTPI (S15 E3)
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1:00:42This episode is dedicated to the memory and friend of the show, Jonathan Easton KC, who sadly passed away from bowel cancer on the morning of the 2nd of March 2025. Jonathan's family have nominated both St John's Hospice and Bowel Cancer UK as charities to donate to in his memory. If you can spare anything at all to donate to these two wonderful or…
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Welcome to Off The Shelf – your backstage pass to the book world. Each week, Morgann Book (yes, that’s her actual last name) sits down with the authors you know and love. They discuss their wild inspirations, random writing quirks, and the scenes they’ll never forget writing. New episodes release every Thursday, available wherever you get your podc…
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Níall McLaughlin RA, World Renowned Architect (S15 E2)
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1:02:53Our Special Guest this week is Níall McLaughlin RA. Níall is Professor of Architectural Practice at the Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London. Latest News Update on planning related matters. A High Court Judgement where Amalgamated Smart Metering Ltd filed a claim form seeking permission to apply for judicial review of the deci…
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Devolution Revolution with Lord Ben Houchen, Mayor of the Tees Valley (S15 E1)
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1:07:42Our Special Guest this week is Lord Ben Houchen, Mayor of the Tees Valley to discuss the English Devolution White Paper published by MHCLG before Christmas. The proposal gives Mayors new responsibilities for strategic planning and much more. Latest News Update on planning related matters. Decision of the Court of Appeal dated 11 December 2024 which…
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More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Jacob & Wilhelm Grimm
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More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Jacob & Wilhelm Grimm
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More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Jacob & Wilhelm Grimm
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More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Jacob & Wilhelm Grimm
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