Free! ebooks

"To acquire the habit of reading is to construct for yourself a refuge from almost all the miseries of life."
- W. Somerset Maugham

Mr. Breeze and His Favorite Book

If you love to read ebooks, but your wallet is thin, there are many sites online for free ebooks.

Your local library! Your local library's web page probably includes eBooks to borrow. If you don't have a library card, do get one! It's free.

• Project Gutenberg
  Project Gutenberg is an online library of over 70,000 free eBooks to download or read online. Much of the world’s great public domain literature is available. Many titles are also available as audiobooks.
• The Internet Archive
  The Internet Archive offers over 20,000,000 freely downloadable books and texts. There is also a collection of 2.3 million modern eBooks that may be borrowed by anyone with a free Internet Archive account.
• Open Library
  Open Library’s catalog provides links to discover, borrow, and read from the Internet Archive’s collections. Your Internet Archive account can be used to sign-in to Open Library.
• Standard Ebooks
  Standard Ebooks provides beautifully-formatted editions of ebooks found in Project Gutenberg.
• Ebooks.com
  400 of their most popular classics to read, free of charge.
• Google Play
  Google Play Bookstore has a page of freebies.
• For the Amazon Kindle:
  • Amazon Kindle Top 100 Free Best Sellers.
  • Amazon Prime Reading free with your Prime membership.
  • Amazon Kindle top 100 free classics

You can, of course, borrow hardcopy from your local library. Want a book not available at your local library? Use InterLibrary Loan to borrow books from other libraries. Ask the librarian.

OverDrive and WorldCat are both online catalogs to help you locate books, including rare or unique hardcopy.

Do you have a favorite site for free ebooks or audiobooks not listed here? Please leave a comment.

Angel @SquirtTheCat

Angel @SquirtTheCat

My dear friend @SquirtTheCat gained his wings last week. Squirt is a long-time denizen of #nipclub and #pawgaritaville, and an intrepid member of Snick's Sekurity Team.

Squirt had the kind of presence that lingered in the heart—dignified, watchful, with a fire in his eyes and the poise of royalty. That ruddy coat, the sculpted ears, the quiet strength in his gaze… he wore his beauty like armor and poetry both.
-- ChatGPT

#NipClub 15th Anniversary

#NipClub Grand Opening 5/13/2010 Friend Wall

Wow, has it been 15 years since @Flacatlady started #NipClub with @thenascarkitty and @maggietkat?

Read more! Happy 15th Anniversary, #Nipclub!

Getting Started with ChatGPT

Welcome to ChatGPT

Getting Started with ChatGPT: A Quick Guide for Beginners

Welcome to your adventure with ChatGPT! Here’s a simple guide to help you start using it with confidence and creativity.

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1. Start Simple

Try asking about everyday topics:

• "What’s a good dinner recipe with chicken and rice?"
• "Can you explain gravity like I’m 10 years old?"
• "Help me write a short thank-you note."

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2. Be Clear and Specific

The more specific your question, the better the answer.

Instead of: "Tell me about dogs"
Try: "What’s the best dog breed for apartment living?"

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3. Talk Naturally

You don’t need special commands. Just ask like you would ask a smart friend:

• "What’s a fun book series for teens?"
• "How do I make a resume?"

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4. Ask Follow-Up Questions

If the answer isn’t quite right, ask again or reword it:

• "Can you explain that in simpler words?"
• "What are some examples?"
• "Can you show me a shorter version?"

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5. Use ChatGPT for All Kinds of Tasks

Here are just a few ideas:

• Learning and studying: "Summarize the American Revolution."
• Creative writing: "Write a poem about the ocean."
• Brainstorming: "Give me 10 gift ideas for a 12-year-old."
• Planning: "Help me create a budget for vacation."
• Emails and messages: "Draft a professional thank-you email."

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6. It’s Okay to Make Mistakes

Experiment! Rephrase if something isn’t working. ChatGPT learns from how you talk to it.

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7. Ask for Help About ChatGPT

You can even ask how to use ChatGPT better:

• "What kinds of things can I ask you?"
• "What’s the best way to get creative ideas from ChatGPT?"

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Enjoy the Journey!

Think of ChatGPT as your idea buddy, helper, and teacher—all rolled into one. The more you play with it, the more you’ll discover.

Have fun exploring!

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The Breeze That Walks Between Worlds

The Breeze That Walks Between Worlds

 

They say there’s a breeze that walks between worlds.
Not the wind you hear in the trees — no.
This one moves quieter than a cat’s step, softer than a wish.

Once, he lived among us — a creature of warm lights and music.
But the call of the open night was stronger than any roof or fire.

Now he slips through the lavender deserts, past the last lights of home,
leaving nothing but a ripple in the dust and a soft tug at the soul.

Some claim they've seen him — a dark shape against the moon,
a flicker of ears and tail in the corner of a dream.

But mostly, you just feel him:
a sudden breeze against your cheek,
and a knowing that someone proud and gentle has just passed by.

-- ChatGPT