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Report copyright infringementby Gale Hicks (Author)Love Letter to Nigeria is an autobiographical account of a young Caucasian woman marrying a community leader from a rural village in Nigeria. Despite the racial temperature in the world at the time, and even though it meant leaving everything she knew behind, the author travels home with her husband to Igboland: the geographic home of the Igbo tribe located in Southeastern Nigeria. Love Letter to Nigeria is a first-person account of the trial...

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Report copyright infringementby Philip Arthur Bonneau (Author)Chomping at the bits of others from behind the scenes, a more stern position placed on that of those who discuss one thing or another. Where's the respect or is this a conversation of appropriation or appreciation and what is right or simply correct? Legends and myths come true and form into modern contemporary times, where the reason for such is always of some moral or connection of meaning that gets whittled down over time to tha...

Memoirs of General Count Rapp, First Aide-de-camp to Napoleon

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Report copyright infringementby Jean Rapp (Author)Experience the thrilling tale of General Count Rapp, one of Napoleon's most trusted commanders. From battles on the front lines to high-stakes diplomacy in the halls of state, Rapp's memoirs offer a unique glimpse into the tumultuous era of the French Revolution and the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This gripping narrative is a must-read for military history buffs and armchair adventurers alike.This work has been selected by scholars as being cu...

The Life and a Selection From the Letters of the Late Rev. Henry Venn, M.a. Ed. by Henry Venn, B.D

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Report copyright infringementby Henry Venn (Author), John Venn (Author)This touching memoir of the life of the Reverend Henry Venn, as well as a selection of his letters, offers a glimpse into the world of a remarkable man of faith. Edited by his son, it provides an intimate portrait of a life devoted to Christ.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United ...

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Report copyright infringementby Charles Augustin Sainte-Beuve (Author), Maurice de Guérin (Author), Guillaume Stanislas Trébutien (Author)The Journal of Maurice de Guérin is a fascinating glimpse into the inner life of a young poet living in nineteenth-century France. Edited by Charles Augustin Sainte-Beuve and Guillaume Stanislas Trébutien, this collection serves as a testament to Guérin's immense talent and enduring legacy.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally importan...

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Report copyright infringementby Katherine Tingley (Author)This biography explores the life and work of the Russian occultist Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, founder of the Theosophical Society. With attention to historical detail and a critical eye, Tingley provides a nuanced understanding of this enigmatic figure.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United St...

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Report copyright infringementby Marie Eustelle Harpain (Author)This inspiring biography tells the story of an extraordinary woman who dedicated her life to serving Christ and His Church. Through her profound spirituality and compassionate care for the poor and sick, Harpain left a lasting legacy that continues to inspire readers today.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "publ...

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Report copyright infringementby Robert Anderson (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is importan...

The Couriers: A Memoir of Bible Smuggling

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Report copyright infringementby L. D. Carroll (Author)The Courier is one man's memoirs of his and other's service in a time of Communist oppression against the Christian faith. In this book, Lawrence recounts his experiences taking Bibles and other Christian materials to Believers behind the Iron Curtain. Many today, who did not live during the time of Soviet oppression, are not aware of just how restricted religious freedom was in those nations under Communist rule. This book serves as a rem...

The History of Mary Prince, a West Indian Slave (an African American Heritage Book)

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Report copyright infringementby Mary Prince (Author)Mary Prince was the first woman slave to write of her experience. Her recollections are vivid, powerful, and lyrical. Upon its publication the book had a galvanizing effect on the abolitionist movement in England. Number of Pages: 104 Dimensions: 0.22 x 8 x 5 IN Publication Date: January 22, 2008

The Top 5 Greatest Generals: Alexander the Great, Hannibal, Julius Caesar, Genghis Khan, and Napoleon Bonaparte

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Report copyright infringementby Charles River (Author)Includes pictures depicting important people, places, and events in each man's life. Discusses interesting, lesser known facts about each man and answers common myths and misconceptions about them. Was Alexander referenced in the Qur'an? What were Caesar's last words? Was Napoleon really short? Includes bibliographies on Napoleon and Alexander for further reading. Over the last 2,000 years, ambitious men have dreamed of conquering vast em...

The Achilles Trap: Saddam Hussein, the C.I.A., and the Origins of America's Invasion of Iraq - Hardcover

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by Steve Coll (Author)"Excellent . . . A more intimate picture of the dictator's thinking about world politics, local power and his relationship to the United States than has been seen before." --The New York Times "Another triumph from one of our best journalists." --The Washington Post "Voluminously researched and compulsively readable." --Air Mail From bestselling and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Steve Coll, the definitive story of the decades-long relationship between the United States a...

Uncommon Grounds: The History of Coffee and How It Transformed Our World - Paperback

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by Mark Pendergrast (Author)The definitive history of the world's most popular drugUncommon Grounds tells the story of coffee from its discovery on a hill in ancient Abyssinia to the advent of Starbucks. Mark Pendergrast reviews the dramatic changes in coffee culture over the past decade, from the disastrous "Coffee Crisis" that caused global prices to plummet to the rise of the Fair Trade movement and the "third-wave" of quality-obsessed coffee connoisseurs. As the scope of coffee culture co...

The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song - Paperback

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by Henry Louis Gates (Author)The instant New York Times bestseller and companion book to the PBS series. "Absolutely brilliant . . . A necessary and moving work." --Eddie S. Glaude, Jr., author of Begin Again "Engaging. . . . In Gates's telling, the Black church shines bright even as the nation itself moves uncertainly through the gloaming, seeking justice on earth--as it is in heaven." --Jon Meacham, New York Times Book Review From the New York Times bestselling author of Stony the Road and ...

History of the Sacajawea Chapter, Olympia, Washington: Our Founding Members & Their Legacy

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Report copyright infringementby Diane C. Whetstone (Author)For more than a century, the Sacajawea Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) in Olympia, Washington, has honored the memory of Revolutionary War patriots through community service, education, and historic preservation. Founded in 1905, the chapter's story reflects the pioneering spirit of its founding members-women who helped shape both local and state history.This richly illustrated historical account by Diane C. ...

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Report copyright infringementby Henry Holiday (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important ...

Barn Plans and Outbuildings: Two Hundred and Fifty-seven Illustrations

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Report copyright infringementby Byron David] 1852-1918 [Halsted (Created by)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that thi...

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Report copyright infringementby C. H. 1884-1973 Dodd (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is imp...

The Drawings and Engravings of William Blake

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Report copyright infringementby Laurence Binyon (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is importan...

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Report copyright infringementby Johann Heinrich Kurtz (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is im...

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Report copyright infringementby Morris Hicky Morgan (Translator), Herbert Langford Warren (Illustrator), Nelson Robinson (Illustrator)The Ten Books on Architecture by Vitruvius Pollio. Translated by Morris Hicky Morgan with illustrations and original designs prepared under the direction of Herbert Langford Warren and Nelson Robinson. During the last years of his life, Professor Morgan had devoted much time and energy to the preparation of a translation of Vitruvius, which he proposed to suppl...

The Diary of Mary Elizabeth Auman, Seagrove, North Carolina, 1928-1930: Proto-Feminist in the Age of Jazz

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Report copyright infringementby William Thomas Auman (Author), Mary Elizabeth Auman (Author)Mary Elizabeth Auman was a teenager living in the rural south during the waning years of the Jazz Age when electricity, the radio, talking movies, and the 1928 Presidential election were the talk of her community. After rescuing her diary from being discarded by his father in the late 1950s, her nephew, William Auman, held on to the written memories for years until recently when, as a tribute to her me...

My War: The True Experiences of A U.S. Army Air Force Pilot in World War II

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Report copyright infringementby John C. Walter (Author)Follow along as the author relates his experiences from the time he enlists in the Army Air Force in 1942, thru training as an Aviation Cadet and finally as the pilot-in-command of a B-17 Flying Fortress as the 8th Air Force mounts its attack against Hitler's Germany. Enjoy moments of humor, live incidents of aviation suspense and feel the sorrow of tragic times. Number of Pages: 264 Dimensions: 0.75 x 9 x 6 IN ...

A Collection of Designs in Architecture, Containing new Plans and Elevations of Houses, for General use. With ... Rooms; ... Their Decorations, ... Ma

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Report copyright infringementby Abraham Swan (Author)The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th c...

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Report copyright infringementby R. T. Glazebrook (Author)From the Preface. THE task of giving some account of Maxwell's work -- of describing the share that he has taken in the advance of Physical Science during the latter halt of this nineteenth century -- has proved no light labour. The problems which he attacked are of such magnitude and complexity, that the attempt to explain them and their importance, satisfactorily, without the aid of symbols, is almost foredoomed to failure. However, t...

Travels in the interior districts of Africa: performed under ... the African Association, in the years 1795, 1796, and 1797.... With an appendix, cont

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Report copyright infringementby Mungo Park (Author) The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th ce...

Daily Rituals: Women at Work - Hardcover

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by Mason Currey (Author)More of Mason Currey's irresistible Daily Rituals, this time exploring the daily obstacles and rituals of women who are artists--painters, composers, sculptors, scientists, filmmakers, and performers. We see how these brilliant minds get to work, the choices they have to make: rebuffing convention, stealing (or secreting away) time from the pull of husbands, wives, children, obligations, in order to create their creations. From those who are the masters of their craft...

Jesus and the Dead Sea Scrolls: Revealing the Jewish Roots of Christianity - Hardcover

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by John Bergsma (Author)A major new work on the Dead Sea Scrolls, the oldest sacred documents of Judaism, which reveals their surprising connections to early Christianity. "A luminous treatment of a fascinating subject Highly recommended "--Scott Hahn, author of The Fourth Cup From award-winning scholar John Bergsma comes an intriguing book that reveals new insights on the Essenes, a radical Jewish community predating Christianity, whose existence, beliefs, and practices are often overlooke...

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by Norbert Schneider (Author)Though numbering just 35 known works, the oeuvre of Johannes Vermeer (1632-1675) is hailed as one of the most important and inspiring portfolios in art history. His paintings have prompted a New York Times best seller, a film starring Scarlett Johansson, and record visitor numbers at art institutions from Amsterdam to Washington. Vermeer's subjects focus on daily domestic activities, from letter writing to music playing to preparations in the kitchen. The scenes a...

Over My Dead Body: Unearthing the Hidden History of America's Cemeteries - Paperback

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by Greg Melville (Author)Journalist Greg Melville's Over My Dead Body is an "astonishing . . . fascinating . . . powerful" (New York Times Book Review) tour through the history of US cemeteries that explores how, where, and why we bury our dead. "You hold in your hands a treasure map, a gentle, sly, and poignant presence leading us to places in America and in our lives that have been hiding in plain sight. This tale is about cemeteries, but it's really about how beautiful is life." --#1 New Y...

Korea: A New History of South and North - Paperback

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by Victor Cha (Author), Ramon Pacheco Pardo (Author)A major new history of North and South Korea, from the late nineteenth century to the present day "Cha and Pacheco Pardo have years of expertise in Korean international relations. . . . A crisp and balanced account."--Christopher Harding, The Telegraph Korea has a long, riveting history--it is also a divided nation. South Korea is a vibrant democracy, the tenth largest economy, and is home to a world-renowned culture. North Korea is ruled b...

81 Days Below Zero: The Incredible Survival Story of a World War II Pilot in Alaska's Frozen Wilderness - Paperback

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by Brian Murphy (Author)"A riveting...saga of survival against formidable odds" (Washington Post) about one man who survived a World War II plane crash in Alaska's harsh Yukon territoryShortly before Christmas in 1943, five Army aviators left Alaska's Ladd Field on a routine flight to test their hastily retrofitted B-24 Liberator in harsh winter conditions. The mission ended in a crash that claimed all but one-Leon Crane, a city kid from Philadelphia with no wilderness experience. With little...