The Mainspring


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Mainspring


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In a world in which the planets are run by a sophisticated clockwork solar system that connects everyday people to the Creator, a young clockmaker's apprentice is appointed by the Archangel Gabriel to rewind the Earth's Mainspring to prevent a disaster.




The Mainspring of Human Progress


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The Mainspring of Human Progress [Revised Edition]


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Author Henry Grady Weaver was convinced that human liberty is the mainspring of progress, and that government tends always to tyranny. In this book, first published in 1947, Weaver popularizes these themes for the American people. This is the Revised Edition first published in 1953, containing Weaver’s revisions discussed and agreed prior to his untimely death in 1949.







Love Is the Mainspring of Life


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The Gold Pocket Watch: A grandfathers watch plays an important role in his granddaughters life. Free Manure: Two bumbling, harmless ex-convicts are outsmarted by a woman who runs an orphanage. Earl and Four Socks: Against all odds, a horse trainer and a race horse regain their rightful places. Jeffs Dream: A young man goes West during the gold rush and befriends a raven that changes his life. A New Beginning: A mans taste of heaven becomes a life-changing experience. The Shopping Cart: A retired couple guides a homeless woman to a path of success. Daisy: A dog affects the lives of many. Water, Roots, and Diamonds: Good fortune, determination, and courage transform a dream into a reality. Giannis and Plato: Life of a giant sea turtle and a boy on a Greek island. Snow Angels: People from different backgrounds bond during their desperate hours. Love Knows no Boundaries: A hurricane separates an infant and his au pair from the family. Hannos Song: A boys love and an elephants courage overcome all obstacles. The Road to Friendship: Friendship between a white and a black man is tested under harsh conditions. Qanuk: A polar bear struggles with the consequences of global warming and mans greed. The Land Remains: A farmers discovery of an ancient treasure creates new challenges. The Oak: A minister learns the true meaning of faith.




Mainsprings of Civilization


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