Books by Brad Meltzer

Book SynopsisBeloved children''s television host Fred Rogers is the 31st hero in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 9.As a shy, young boy, Fred Rogers found comfort in telling stories through puppets. When television grew in popularity, he knew he wanted to create a show that encouraged kindness and goodness. His show Mister Rogers'' Neighborhood shaped modern television and cemented his legacy.This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big.Included in each book are:   A timeline of key events in the hero’s history  Photos that bring the story more fully to life  Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable Childhood moments that influenced the hero  

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Book SynopsisSupreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is the 32nd hero in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 9.Before Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was the judge, she was a young Jewish girl growing up in Brooklyn, inspired by books, past female trailblazers, and her mother to make the world a better, more just place to be. So even when people turned her away—for being a girl and for being Jewish—she never stopped fighting for equal treatment for everyone by pushing back against unjust laws and the beliefs around them.  This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big.Included in each book are:   A timeline of key events in the hero’s history  Photos that bring the story more fully to life  Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable Childhood moments that influenced the hero   Facts that make great conversation-starters  A virtue this person embodies: Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s perseverance to create justice and equality is highlighted. You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!

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Book SynopsisJust in time for the Summer Olympics, this 33rd book in the New York Times bestselling biography series for ages 5 to 9 features one of the greatest runners in track and field history.Before Jesse Owens was an Olympic gold medalist, he was a poor kid in a big family. When his speed caught the eye of one of his high school teachers, he began to train seriously and his running took him all the way to the Olympics, where he was against fierce competitors and racist assumptions, breaking world records while winning medals.This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big.Included in each book are: A timeline of key events in the hero?s history Photos that bring the story more fully to life Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable Childhood moments that influenced the hero Facts that make great conversation-starters A virtue this person embodies: Jesse Owens?s drive and perseverance are highlighted You?ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!

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Book SynopsisThe groundbreaking physicist and disability advocate is the 34th hero in this New York Times bestselling biography series for ages 5 to 9.From a young age, Stephen Hawking had a strong sense of wonder and was full of questions about the world around him and the stars above. He would spend his whole life trying to figure out how the universe worked, including discovering truths about black holes and energy. And when he was diagnosed with a rare disease called ALS that destroys the nerve cells in the body, he would find his own mental energy to carry on with his studies even after his limbs and vocal chords stopped working. He became one of history''s most influential scientists.This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big.Included in each book are: A timeline of key events in the hero?s history Photos that bring the story more fully to life Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable Childhood moments that influenced the hero Facts that make great conversation-starters A virtue this person embodies: Stephen Hawking''s perseverance and ability to defy boundaries is highlighted. You?ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!

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Book SynopsisThe first American woman to fly in space is the 35th hero in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 9.From childhood, Sally Ride was a daring adventurer, and her parents encouraged her to pursue the things she loved. Those things included science and math, fast rides, and the stars in the sky. Eventually her passions and her hard work led her to NASA, where she became the country's first female astronaut, inspiring generations of young people to follow their own dreams of space exploration.This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big.Included in each book are:   A timeline of key events in the hero’s history  Photos that bring the story more fully to life  Comic-book-style illustrations that are irre

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Book SynopsisThe Fab Four, the most beloved band of all time, join the ranks of this New York Times bestselling picture book biography series about heroes, for ages 5 to 9.They began as Johnny and the Moondogs, and they weren''t very good. But these teens who loved music more than anything kept working at their craft and playing on any small stage they could find. And eventually they became the most recognizable, most influential rock and roll band of all time. How? Through dedicated teamwork, shared passion, and love. They knew that the best music is the music you make together!This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big.Included in each book are: A timeline of key events in the hero?s history Photos that bring the story more fully to life Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable Childhood moments that influenced the heroes Facts that make great conversation-starters A virtue these heroes embody: This book celebrates the importance of teamwork. You?ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!

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Book SynopsisWe can all be heroes is the message entertainingly told in this New York Times Bestselling picture-book biography series, with this one highlighting Albert EinsteinEach picture book in this series is a biography of a significant historical figure, told in a simple, conversational, vivacious way, and always focusing on a character trait that made the person heroic. The heros are depicted as children throughout, telling their life stories in first-person present tense, which keeps the books playful and accessible to young children. And each book ends with a line of encouragement, a direct quote, and photos on the last page. This biography focuses on Albert Einstein''s never-ending curiosity and how it helped him be a better scientist.  This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are:

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Book SynopsisHarriet Tubman''s heroic and pivotal role in the fight against slavery is the subject of the fourteenth picture book in this New York Times bestselling biography series.This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great--the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of one of America''s icons in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction readers and that always includes the hero''s childhood influences. At the back are an excellent timeline and photos.After escaping from slavery herself, Harriet Tubman risked her life and her freedom to help other enslaved people reach safety via the Underground Railroad. She is one of America''s most important humanitarian and civil rights heroes.This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are:? A timeline of key events in the hero?s history ? Photos that bring the story more fully to life ? Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable ? Childhood moments that influenced the hero ? Facts that make great conversation-starters ? A virtue this person embodies: Harriet Tubman''s selflessness and commitment to freeing other enslaved people is spotlighted in this biography.You?ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!

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Book SynopsisSacagawea, the only Indigenous person included in Lewis and Clark?s historic expedition, is the 13th hero in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 8. Sacagawea was the only girl, and the only Native American, to join Lewis and Clark?s Corps of Discovery, which explored the United States from the Mississippi River all the way to the Pacific Ocean in the early 1800s. As a translator, she helped the team communicate with members of the Shoshone nation across the continent, carrying her child on her back the whole way. By the time the expedition arrived at the west coast, Sacagawea had proved that she truly was a trailblazer. This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are: ? A timeline of key events in the hero?s history ? Photos that bring the story more fully to life ? Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable ? Childhood moments that influenced the hero ? Facts that make great conversation-starters ? A virtue this person embodies: Sacagawea''s courage to be a trailblazer and forge a new path is celebrated in this biography. You?ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!

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Book SynopsisWe can all be heroes is the message entertainingly told in this New York Times Bestselling picture-book biography series, with this title focusing on groundbreaking baseball player, Jackie Robinson (Cover may vary) Jackie Robinson always loved sports, especially baseball. But he lived at a time before the Civil Rights Movement, when the rules weren''t fair to African Americans. Even though Jackie was a great athlete, he wasn''t allowed on the best teams just because of the color of his skin. Jackie knew that sports were best when everyone, of every color, played together. He became the first Black player in Major League Baseball, and his bravery changed American history and led the way to equality in all sports in America. This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are:

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Book SynopsisThe seventh addition to this New York Times bestselling series spotlights Helen Keller and shows kids that obstacles can create heroes (Cover may vary) When Helen Keller was very young, she got a rare disease that made her deaf and blind. Suddenly, she couldn''t see or hear at all, and it was hard for her to communicate with anyone. But when she was six years old, she met someone who change her life forever: her teacher, Annie Sullivan. With Miss Sullivan''s help, Helen learned how to speak sign language and read Braille. Armed with the ability to express herself, Helen grew up to become a social activist, leading the fight for disabled people and so many other causes.This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are:    • A timeline of key events

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Book SynopsisAdvocate for peace and nonviolent revolutionary Gandhi is the 12th hero in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 8. (Cover may vary) As a young man in India, Gandhi saw firsthand how people were treated unfairly. Refusing to accept injustice, he came up with a brilliant way to fight back through quiet, peaceful protest. He took his methods with him from South Africa back to India, where he led a nonviolent revolution that freed his country from British rule. Through his calm, steady heroism, Gandhi changed everything for India and inspired civil rights movements all over the world, proving that the smallest of us can be the most powerful. This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are:

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Book SynopsisNeil Armstrong''s journey to the moon is the focus of the 15th picture book in the New York Times bestselling series of biographies about heroes, for ages 5 to 8.This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great--the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of one of America''s icons in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction readers and that always includes the hero''s childhood influences. At the back are an excellent timeline and photos.This volume tells the story of Neil Armstrongfrom his childhood on a farm to a career as an engineer and pilot and how he became the first person on the moon. All of the small steps he took in life?even his failures?led up to his steps on the moon.This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are: ? A timeline of key events in the hero?s history ? Photos that bring the story more fully to life ? Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable ? Childhood moments that influenced the hero ? Facts that make great conversation-starters ? A virtue this person embodies:Neil Armstrong''s teamwork will help kids see the value in working togetherYou?ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!

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Book SynopsisBillie Jean King is one of the greatest tennis players of all time. Read about this amazing woman athlete in the seventeenth picture book in the New York Times bestselling series of biographies about heroes. This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great--the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of one of America's icons in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction readers and that always includes the hero's childhood influences. At the back are an excellent timeline and photos. This volume features Billie Jean King, the world champion tennis player who fought successfully for women’s rights. From a young age, Billie Jean King loved sports—especially tennis! But as she got older, she realized that plenty of people, even respected male athletes, didn't take women athletes seriously. She set to prove them wrong and show girls everywhere that sports are for everyone, regardless of gender.This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are:      • A timeline of key events in the hero’s history     • Photos that bring the story more fully to life     • Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable   • Childhood moments that influenced the hero      • Facts that make great conversation-starters      • A virtue this person embodies: Billie Jean King's determination opened the door for countless other atheletes. You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!

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Book SynopsisGroundbreaking American pilot Amelia Earhart is the 2nd hero in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 8.  Amelia Earhart refused to accept no for an answer; she dared to do what no one had ever done before, and became the first woman to fly a plane all the way across the Atlantic Ocean. This biography follows her from childhood to her first flying lessons and onward to her multi-record-breaking career as a pilot.   This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are:    • A timeline of key events in the hero’s history    • Photos that bring the story more fully to life    • Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable    • Childhood moments that influenced the hero    • Facts that make great conversation-starters    • A character trait that made the person heroic and that readers can aspire to  You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!

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Book SynopsisEach picture book in this series is a biography of an American hero, told in a simple, conversational, vivacious way, and always focusing on a character trait that made the person heroic. The heros are depicted as children throughout, telling their life stories in first-person present tense, which keeps the books playful and accessible to young children. This book spotlights Abraham Lincoln who always spoke his mind and was unafraid to speak for others.This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are:• A timeline of key events in the hero’s history • Photos that bring the story more fully to life • Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable• Childhood moments that influenced the hero• Facts that make great conversation-starters• A virtue this person embodies: Abraham Lincoln's compassion made him a great leader. You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!

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Book SynopsisWe can all be heroes is the message entertainingly told in this New York Times Bestselling picture-book biography series, with this one highlighting Albert Einstein (Cover may vary)Each picture book in this series is a biography of a significant historical figure, told in a simple, conversational, vivacious way, and always focusing on a character trait that made the person heroic. The heros are depicted as children throughout, telling their life stories in first-person present tense, which keeps the books playful and accessible to young children. And each book ends with a line of encouragement, a direct quote, and photos on the last page. This biography focuses on Albert Einstein''s never-ending curiosity and how it helped him be a better scientist. This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each

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Book SynopsisCivil Rights leader Rosa Parks is the 3rd hero in in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 8. (Cover may vary)Each picture book in this series is a biography of a significant historical figure, told in a simple, conversational, vivacious way, and always focusing on a character trait that made the person heroic. The heros are depicted as children throughout, telling their life stories in first-person present tense, which keeps the books playful and accessible to young children. And each book ends with a line of encouragement, a direct quote, and photos on the last page. This story focuses on Rosa Parks and how she always stood up for what''s right.  This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are:   • A timeline

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Book SynopsisWe can all be heroes is the message entertainingly told in this New York Times Bestselling picture-book biography series, with this title focusing on groundbreaking baseball player, Jackie Robinson (Cover may vary) Jackie Robinson always loved sports, especially baseball. But he lived at a time before the Civil Rights Movement, when the rules weren''t fair to African Americans. Even though Jackie was a great athlete, he wasn''t allowed on the best teams just because of the color of his skin. Jackie knew that sports were best when everyone, of every color, played together. He became the first Black player in Major League Baseball, and his bravery changed American history and led the way to equality in all sports in America. This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are:

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Book SynopsisINSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAn absolute home run! You will never look at WWII the same way again. Brad Thor, #1 bestselling authorMeltzer and Mensch are masters. Jon Meacham, author The Soul of AmericaA true story that reads like a thriller. Alexander S. Vindman, LT. Col., U.S. Army (Ret.)An outstanding and memorable reading experience....a true page-turner from beginning to end. BookreporterFrom the New York Times bestselling authors of The First Conspiracy and The Lincoln Conspiracy comes the little-known true story of a Nazi plot to kill FDR, Joseph Stalin, and Winston Churchill at the height of World War II.In 1943, as the war against Nazi Germany raged abroad, President Franklin Roosevelt had a critical goal: a face-to-face sit-down with his allies Joseph Stalin and Winston Churchill. This first-ever meeting of the Big Three in Tehran, Iran, would de

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Book SynopsisINSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAn absolute home run! You will never look at WWII the same way again. Brad Thor, #1 bestselling authorMeltzer and Mensch are masters. Jon Meacham, author The Soul of AmericaA true story that reads like a thriller. Alexander S. Vindman, LT. Col., U.S. Army (Ret.)An outstanding and memorable reading experience....a true page-turner from beginning to end. Bookreporter.comFrom the New York Times bestselling authors of The First Conspiracy and The Lincoln Conspiracy comes the little-known true story of a Nazi plot to kill FDR, Joseph Stalin, and Winston Churchill at the height of World War II.In 1943, as the war against Nazi Germany raged abroad, President Franklin Roosevelt had a critical goal: a face-to-face sit-down with his allies Joseph Stalin and Winston Churchill. This first-ever meeting of the Big Three in Tehran, Iran, woul

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Book SynopsisINSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAn absolute home run! You will never look at WWII the same way again. Brad Thor, #1 bestselling authorMeltzer and Mensch are masters. Jon Meacham, author The Soul of AmericaA true story that reads like a thriller. Alexander S. Vindman, LT. Col., U.S. Army (Ret.)An outstanding and memorable reading experience....a true page-turner from beginning to end. BookreporterFrom the New York Times bestselling authors of The First Conspiracy and The Lincoln Conspiracy comes the little-known true story of a Nazi plot to kill FDR, Joseph Stalin, and Winston Churchill at the height of World War II.In 1943, as the war against Nazi Germany raged abroad, President Franklin Roosevelt had a critical goal: a face-to-face sit-down with his allies Joseph Stalin and Winston Churchill. This first-ever meeting of the Big Three in Tehran, Iran, would de

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Book SynopsisBrad Meltzer and Josh Mensch, the bestselling authors of The First Conspiracy, which covers the secret plot against George Washington, now turn their attention to a little-known, but true story about a failed assassination attempt on the sixteenth president in The Lincoln Conspiracy.Everyone knows the story of Abraham Lincoln's assassination in 1865, but few are aware of the original conspiracy to kill him four years earlier in 1861, literally on his way to Washington, D.C., for his first inauguration. The conspirators were part of a white supremacist secret society that didn't want an abolitionist in the White House. They planned an elaborate scheme to assassinate the President-elect in Baltimore as Lincoln's inauguration train passed through, en route to the nation''s capital. The plot was investigated by famed detective Allan Pinkerton, who infiltrated the group with undercover agents, including Kate Warne, one of the first female private dete

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Book SynopsisFascinating and inventivemingling of historical and religious conspiracies in a gripping thriller by the author of the Number One New York Times bestseller THE BOOK OF FATETrade ReviewPraise for Brad Meltzer * : *This white-knuckle thriller portrays cybertheft in the banking world in a beguiling concoction that keeps you hooked from start to finish * The Irish Times on THE MILLIONAIRES *Breakneck . . . an action-packed read * Mail on Sunday on DEAD EVEN *This is non-stop, well researched action that does not insult the intelligence. The scenarios are credible, the tension excruciating and the ending slaps you in the face. * Guardian on THE ZERO GAME *This is a confident, character-driven, unpretentious, old-school thriller * Daily Telegraph on THE BOOK OF FATE *

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Book SynopsisThe number one New York Times bestselling author of THE INNER CIRCLE delivers the third novel in the blockbuster Culper Ring Trilogy.Beecher White, a humble archivist at the U.S. National Archives by day, has a secret: he belongs to the Culper Ring, a network of spies founded by George Washington during the American Revolution. Over the course of his time working for the Culper Ring, White has discovered countless secrets and saved more lives than he knows - including the President''s.And then, one day, White makes an alarming discovery on the White House grounds: a severed arm buried in the Rose Garden. As he investigates, he realizes it''s a message... one that may have dire repercussions for the President. But that''s not all - the message also turns Beecher''s personal life upside-down, pointing him towards the dark truth about his father''s death.Trade Review'All of Brad's books are a fascinating read. He is a great storyteller who keeps all of us on the edge of our seats.' * President George H.W. Bush *'[Meltzer] is an architect. His structures are towering , intricate, elegant, and surprising -- but always grounded in humanity and logic.' * Joss Whedon *'Meltzer has mastered the art of baiting and hooking readers into a fast-moving plot.' * USA Today *'Meltzer has earned the right to belly up to the bar with John Grisham, Scott Turow, and David Baldacci.' * People *

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Book SynopsisMaster storyteller Brad Meltzer counts down and decodes the world’s top 10 most intriguing conspiracies stories. Wanted: the truth. In a riveting collection, Brad Meltzer guides us through the 10 greatest conspiracies of all time, from Leonardo da Vinci’s stolen prophecy to the Kennedy assassination. This richly illustrated book serves up those fascinating, unexplained questions that nag at history buffs and conspiracy lovers: Why was Hitler so intent on capturing the Roman “Spear of Destiny?” Where did all the Confederacy’s gold go? What is the government hiding in Area 51? And did Lee Harvey Oswald really act alone? Meltzer sifts through the evidence, weighs competing theories, separates what we know to be true and what’s still––and perhaps forever––unproved or unprovable, and in the end, decodes the mystery and arrives at the most likely explanation.

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