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Letters by ... J.C. Philpot [Ed. by W.C. Clayton and S.L. Philpot]

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Report copyright infringementby Joseph Charles Philpot (Author)This collection gathers the letters of J.C. Philpot, a significant figure in 19th-century Reformed Baptist circles. Edited by W.C. Clayton and S.L. Philpot, these letters offer a window into Philpot's spiritual life, theological insights, and pastoral concerns. Readers interested in historical Christian thought, particularly within the Particular Baptist tradition, will find these letters a valuable resource. They provide a person...

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Report copyright infringementby Song Woohye (Author), Flora M. Kim (Translator), David Krolikoski (Foreword by)Historian and novelist Song WooHye chronicles the life of Yun Dong-ju (1917-1945), one of the most beloved and important poets in the modern Korean literary canon, widely considered Korea's "National Poet". Beginning with the history of the North Gando region (now Yanbian, China), where Yun was born, and ending with facts behind the publication of his only and posthumous poetry colle...

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Report copyright infringementby Janet Dunn (Author), Nancy Tennant (Author), Linda Tennant (Author)Born into poverty at the turn of the nineteenth century in Calabria, Italy, Giorgio and Maria dared to dream of a better life. Giorgio, a gifted shoemaker, crafted elegant footwear for opera singers at the grand Catanzaro Theater and was captivated by a world of music and artistry-a stark contrast to his humble beginnings. He and Maria fell deeply in love and longed for a future together in the ...

The Land of Milk and Honey: An Italian Immigrant's Journey from Rags to Riches in America

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Report copyright infringementby Deron R. Benvenuti (Author) Number of Pages: 362 Dimensions: 0.75 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: October 16, 2025

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Report copyright infringementby Henry Higgins Hurlbut (Author)Explore the life and legacy of Samuel De Champlain, the renowned navigator and discoverer, in this concise biographical sketch by Henry Higgins Hurlbut. Originally presented before the Chicago Historical Society in 1885, this work offers insights into Champlain's pivotal role in the early exploration and settlement of Canada. "Samuel De Champlain: A Brief Sketch Of The Eminent Navigator And Discoverer" highlights his contributions ...

Heroic Willards Of 1776: Life And Times Of Captain Reuben Willard (1917)

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Report copyright infringementby James Andrew Phelps (Author)""Heroic Willards of 1776: Life and Times of Captain Reuben Willard"" is a historical book written by James Andrew Phelps in 1917. The book is centered around the life of Captain Reuben Willard, a prominent figure during the American Revolution. The author provides a detailed account of Captain Willard's life, including his early years, his military career, and his contributions to the Revolutionary War. The book also explores the so...

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Report copyright infringementby Anne Alexander (Author)A nuanced portrait of one of the most complex figures of the Middle East, Gamal Abd al-Nasser. More than fifty years after his death, Gamal Abd al-Nasser remains a towering figure in the Arab world. As one of the young officers who overthrew British-backed King Farouk in Egypt in 1952, Nasser rose to prominence as a charismatic visionary who challenged foreign dominance. At just thirty-six years old, he became the undisputed leader of Eg...

Abe Lincoln's Legacy of Laughter: Humorous Stories by and about Abraham Lincoln

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Report copyright infringementby P. M. Zall (Editor)During the Civil War, it was said that two ladies on a train were discussing the likely outcome of the conflict. One insisted Jeff Davis would win the war because he was a praying man. The other replied, "But Abram's a praying man." "But," said the first, "the Lord will think Abram's joking." Abraham Lincoln used his jokes and stories to illustrate a point, sway opinion, and to sustain the national morale during a momentous crisis. Lincoln t...

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Report copyright infringementby Mohsen Elbelasy (Author) Number of Pages: 614 Dimensions: 1.24 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: August 27, 2025

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Report copyright infringementby V. September McCrady (Editor), Kenneth Jp Stuczynski (Editor) Number of Pages: 498 Dimensions: 1.06 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: October 01, 2025

After the Smoke Clears: My Life Among Heroes at Brooke Army Medical Center

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Report copyright infringementby Norma Guerra (Author), David Blaine (Foreword by)Brave hearts, fierce battles, and untold heroism - an insider's view of BAMC's relentless fight to save the wounded.In the riveting pages of After the Smoke Clears: My Life Among Heroes at Brooke Army Medical Center, Norma Guerra unveils a world few have seen, but countless have felt its impact. Set against the tumultuous backdrop of the Middle East conflict in 2003, the Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) in San A...

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Report copyright infringementby Brandt Ward (Author)Australia during 1917 was a mix of political turmoil, union unrest and societal confusion. The catalyst being the war in Europe. Conscription failed for the second time and the call for volunteers to join the fight and fill the void created by thousands of deaths was getting louder. Albert Henri Menere, a family man with 6 young children could not ignore the call any longer. So, at 36 years of age, he enlisted. This is his story. ...

Condition Of The Indian Tribes: Report Of The Joint Special Committee, Appointed Under Joint Resolution Of March 3, 1865 (1867)

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Report copyright infringementby J. R. Doolittle (Author), J. W. Nesmith (Author), L. S. Scott (Author)The book titled ""Condition Of The Indian Tribes: Report Of The Joint Special Committee, Appointed Under Joint Resolution Of March 3, 1865 (1867)"" is a historical document written by J.R. Doolittle. The book details the findings of a joint special committee appointed to investigate the living conditions and treatment of Native American tribes in the United States. The report was compiled in ...

200 Years of Tippecanoe County: A Community Tells Its Stories

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Report copyright infringementby Claire Eagle (Editor), Kelly Lippie (Editor), Jeffrey R. Schwab (Editor)200 Years of Tippecanoe County: A Community Tells Its Stories presents the history of the community by the community. It is a celebration of the people, places, and events that have made Tippecanoe County what it is today, told by those who have called it home. Short articles with accompanying photos provide a fascinating glimpse into how our community has changed over the last two centurie...

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Report copyright infringementby Beck Feiner (Author), Beck Feiner (Illustrator), Alphabet Legends (Created by)From Ted Williams to David Ortiz, Carl Yastrzemski to Pedro Martínez, Red Sox Legends Alphabet celebrates the rich history of one of baseball's most iconic teams. Discover home run heroes, pitching powerhouses, and unforgettable moments that have defined Boston's beloved franchise. Number of Pages: 56 Dimensions: 0.4 x 8.1 x 7.9 IN Publication Da...

Doc Susie: The True Story of a Physician in the Colorado Rockies

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Report copyright infringementby Virginia Cornell (Author), Louis Torres (Prepared by)Doctor Susan Anderson was a rare woman, indeed: a female frontier doctor who searched for health, success and romance in the wild western lands of the Colorado Rockies. Her true experiences are recounted by Cornell, who met the elderly Doc Susie when Cornell was a young girl. Three years of research have contributed to a biography which reads like an adventure novel. Number of Pages: 290 ...

The Story of Sister Clara Mohammed & The First Islamic School in North America

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Report copyright infringementby Safiyyah Shahid (Author), Allen London (Artist), Qur'an Shakir (Editor)Written by lifelong educator Safiyyah Shahid, this book honors the legacy of those who came before-and invites every child to carry that torch into tomorrow. Sister Clara Mohammed-a brave wife and mother who, with her husband Elijah Mohammed, embraced Islam and chose to teach her children at home when public schools tried to strip away their sense of self. That quiet revolution in the 1930s ...

Glory, Grit and Greatness: Great Americans Fading from Our Memory

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Report copyright infringementby Stephen Carr (Author)Discover the Courage, Genius and Never-Say-Die Grit Behind the Glory of America.Join author Stephen Carr as he explores America's forgotten past in Glory, Grit and Greatness: Great Americans Fading From Our Memory. Bringing history to life with vivid prose, the author has crafted a memorable tribute to Americans whose fame has faded, but whose legacy of extraordinary deeds lives on. From the industrialist who transformed the nation, to the ...

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Report copyright infringementby Barry Goanda Golding (Author), Clive Willman (Author)Mountains can tell us much about our past. Six iconic peaks in Central Victoria, Australia: Mounts Kooroocheang, Beckworth, Greenock, Tarrengower, Alexander and Franklin, tower above the rich volcanic grasslands. Each has borne witness to dramatic changes in Dja Dja Wurrung Country over the past two centuries. Six Peaks Speak tells the unique stories and continuing legacies of these mountains from a multidisc...

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Report copyright infringementby Jeff Austin (Author)An autobiography by Jeff Austin, Jr. about his time in the army during the Vietnam War. Austin chronicles his different duty stations and the people who became lifelong friends. Through the discipline that the military taught him, Jeff credits this time in his life for the success he had later as a 3rd generation banker in Jacksonville, Texas. Number of Pages: 72 Dimensions: 0.2 x 9 x 6 IN Publication D...

The Last Gaddafi: Ayesha's Struggle in a Divided World

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Report copyright infringementby Borna Ahadi (Author)Ayesha Gaddafi was born into power, privilege, and politics as the only daughter of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi. Her life began as one of immense opportunity-she studied law, represented humanitarian causes, and gained a reputation as a modern face of Libya. Yet, as the Arab Spring ignited and Libya fell into chaos, her destiny transformed dramatically. Forced into exile and stripped of the life she knew, Ayesha's story became one of survi...

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Report copyright infringementby Borna Ahadi (Author)Unbreakable: Why Putin Still Stands is a piercing investigation into the anatomy of Vladimir Putin's enduring power. In an age where strongmen rise and fall with remarkable speed, Putin remains-unyielding, calculated, and deeply entrenched. This gripping non-fiction narrative dissects the layers of control, surveillance, loyalty, and fear that have allowed one man to bend the machinery of the Russian state around his will.From the haunted co...

A Chance to Cut Is a Chance to Cure: A Surgical Swan Song

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Report copyright infringementby Sherman A. Katz Facs (Author)A Chance to Cut Is a Chance to Cure is a profound memoir by vascular surgeon Dr. Sherman A. Katz, chronicling his fifty-year journey in the rapidly evolving field of medicine and surgery. With gripping candor, surgical precision, and heartfelt wisdom, Dr. Katz reflects on the triumphs, challenges, and ethical dilemmas that shaped his life and the profession he devoted himself to. From the operating rooms of Mount Sinai and Cleveland...

Catapult: Harry and I Build a Siege Weapon

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Report copyright infringementby Jim Paul (Author)Catapult is the magical but true story of two men, a microscopic arts grant, and the siege weapon this volatile combination somehow produced. Bristling with idiosyncrasy, Jim and Harry are an odd couple whose story is the occasion for a sly meditation on the nature of modern masculinity. Their comic oscillations-between knowledge and innocence, for example, or science and art, each man taking his turn on the other side-amuse us even as they she...

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Report copyright infringementby James a. Woodburn (Author), Thomas F. Moran (Author)"The Makers of America" offers a collection of biographical sketches illuminating the lives and contributions of pivotal figures in American history. From statesmen and inventors to explorers and educators, this volume celebrates the diverse individuals who have shaped the nation's character and progress. Through vivid storytelling and meticulous research, James A. Woodburn and Thomas F. Moran bring to life th...

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Report copyright infringementby Delores J. Dillard (Author)My dream of going to, Nigeria, West Africa began in 1974. I didn't go to Nigeria until 2004. Don't give up on your dream even it takes 30 years. Some things are worth the wait. Number of Pages: 42 Dimensions: 0.25 x 8.5 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: May 28, 2025

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Report copyright infringementby Charles Sumner (Author)First delivered as a lecture in Boston in 1847 by one of America's foremost anti-slavery activists, this classic work became a powerful argument used against the institution of slavery as it then existed in the United States, for, as the author correctly pointed out, why did America go to war to end white slavery in North Africa at the hands of the Moors, yet still tolerated black slavery at home?Starting with an overview of the historica...

The History of Time: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback

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by Leofranc Holford-Strevens (Author)Why do we measure time in the way that we do? Why is a week seven days long? At what point did minutes and seconds come into being? Why are some calendars lunar and some solar?The organization of time into hours, days, months, and years seems immutable and universal, but is actually far more artificial than most people realize. For example, the French Revolution resulted in a restructuring of the French calendar, and the Soviet Union experimented with five...

The Contrarian: Peter Thiel and the Rise of the Silicon Valley Oligarchs

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Report copyright infringementby Max Chafkin (Author)A New York Times Notable Book A shocking and assiduously reported biography of venture capitalist and entrepreneur Peter Thiel, the enigmatic, controversial, and hugely inﬂuential power broker whose techno-authoritarian worldview is coming to dominate our collective reality "Max Chafkin's The Contrarian is much more than a consistently shocking biography of Peter Thiel, the most important investor in tech and a key supporter of the Donald Tr...

A Bright Shining Lie: John Paul Vann and America in Vietnam (Pulitzer Prize Winner) - Paperback

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by Neil Sheehan (Author)One of the most acclaimed books of our time--the definitive Vietnam War exposé and the winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award. When he came to Vietnam in 1962, Lieutenant Colonel John Paul Vann was the one clear-sighted participant in an enterprise riddled with arrogance and self-deception, a charismatic soldier who put his life and career on the line in an attempt to convince his superiors that the war should be fought another way. By the time he die...

Aristocracy: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback

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by William Doyle (Author)Aristocracies or nobilities dominated the social, economic, and institutional history of all European counties until only a few generations ago. The relics of their power, in traditions and behavior, in architecture and the arts, are still all around us. This engaging Very Short Introduction shows how ideas of aristocracy originated in ancient times, were transformed in the middle ages, and have only fallen apart over the last two centuries, following the outbreak of ...

Daybreak in Gaza: Stories of Palestinian Lives and Culture - Paperback

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by Mahmoud Muna (Editor), Matthew Teller (Editor)'A city so rich in trees it looks like a cloth of brocade spread out upon the land.'Shamsaddin al-Dimashqi, geographer (1256-1327)This was Gaza. A place of humanity and creativity, rich in culture and industry. A place now pulverised and devastated, its entire population displaced by a seemingly endless onslaught. Today, as its heritage is being destroyed, Gaza's survivors preserve their culture through literature, music, stories and memories. ...