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Report copyright infringementby Edward William Brabrook (Author)Building Societies is a book written by Edward William Brabrook and originally published in 1906. This book is a detailed examination of the history and development of building societies in the United Kingdom. Brabrook explores the unique features of these societies, including their role in enabling working-class people to own their own homes. He also discusses the legal and financial aspects of building societies, including thei...

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by Euripides (Author), Philip Vellacott (Translator), Philip Vellacott (Introduction by)Four plays which exemplify his interest in flawed, characters who defy the expectations of Greek society The four tragedies collected in this volume all focus on a central character, once powerful, brought down by betrayal, jealousy, guilt and hatred. The first playwright to depict suffering without reference to the gods, Euripides made his characters speak in human terms and face the consequences of thei...

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Report copyright infringementby Alexandra Kropotkin (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 import...

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Report copyright infringementby Edgar Kemler (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 eno...

Encounter on the Seine: Essays - Hardcover

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by James Baldwin (Author)"James Baldwin was born for truth. It called upon him to tell it on the mountains, to preach it in Harlem, to sing it on the Left Bank in Paris. . . . He was a giant." -- Maya Angelou This collectible edition celebrates James Baldwin's 100th-year anniversary, delving into his years in France and Switzerland Originally published in Notes of a Native Son, the essays, "Encounter on the Seine: Black Meets Brown," "A Question of Identity," "Equal in Paris," and "Stranger i...

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Report copyright infringementby Raymond Frost (Author), Unknown (Author) Number of Pages: 256 Dimensions: 0.63 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: January 04, 1974

The British Way to Recovery: Plans and Policies in Great Britain, Australia, and Canada

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Report copyright infringementby Herbert Heaton (Author)The British Way to Recovery was first published in 1934. Minnesota Archive Editions uses digital technology to make long-unavailable books once again accessible, and are published unaltered from the original University of Minnesota Press editions.An answer to President Roosevelt's question - "Did England let nature take its course?"This book is rich in parallels between problems faced very early in the British nations and those that arose...

In The Isles Of The Sea: The Story Of Fifty Years In Melanesia

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Report copyright infringementby Frances Awdry (Author)The memoir of a British missionary who spent fifty years living and working among the people of Melanesia. Awdry recounts her experiences including cultural challenges, natural disasters, and personal relationships.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 nation...

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by Chloe Caldwell (Author)Praise for Chloe Caldwell: I read it a couple of months ago in one can't-put-it-down-even-though-it's-the-middle-of-the-night sitting. It's as intense and interesting and clear-hearted as they come.--Cheryl StrayedI'll read anything Chloe Caldwell writes. She's a rare bird: fearless, dark, prolific, unpretentious, and truly honest.--Elisa AlbertNothing's sexier than first love and first intimacies, and Caldwell's brave autobiographical tale twists the trope into a po...

The Adventure of Uncle Sam in Search After his Lost Honor

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Report copyright infringementby Frederick Augustus Fidfaddy (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...

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by Michel de Montaigne (Author), M. A. Screech (Translator), M. A. Screech (Introduction by)Michel de Montaigne was one of the most influential figures of the Renaissance, singlehandedly responsible for popularising the essay as a literary form. This Penguin Classics edition of The Complete Essays is translated from the French and edited with an introduction and notes by M.A. Screech. In 1572 Montaigne retired to his estates in order to devote himself to leisure, reading and reflection. There...

History of the Thrift Movement in America

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Report copyright infringementby S. W. Straus (Author), Rollin Kirby (Illustrator)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original w...

Commentaries Upon International Law V1 (1854)

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Report copyright infringementby Robert Phillimore (Author)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Numbe...

Fishes Of Australia: A Popular And Systematic Guide To The Study Of The Wealth Within Our Waters (1906)

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Report copyright infringementby David George Stead (Author)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Numb...

The Ways And Means Of Payment: A Full Analysis Of The Credit System, With Its Various Modes Of Adjustment (1859)

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Report copyright infringementby Stephen Colwell (Author)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Number ...

The Early History Of English Poor Relief (1900)

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Report copyright infringementby E. M. Leonard (Author)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Number of...

Corporate Finance: Part One: Capitalization; Part Two: Distributing Securities Reorganizations (1916)

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Report copyright infringementby Hastings Lyon (Author)Corporate Finance: Part One: Capitalization; Part Two: Distributing Securities Reorganizations (1916) is a book written by Lyon and Hastings that provides a comprehensive overview of the principles and practices of corporate finance. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on capitalization and the second part on distributing securities reorganizations.In the first part of the book, the authors cover topics such as...

Free Trade And Protection: An Inquiry Into The Causes Which Have Retarded The General Adoption Of Free Trade (1878)

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Report copyright infringementby Henry Fawcett (Author)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Number of...

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by Jo Ann Beard (Author)A searing and exhilarating new collection from the award-winning author of The Boys of My Youth and In Zanesville, who "honors the beautiful, the sacred, and the comic in life" (Sigrid Nunez, National Book Award winner for The Friend). A New York Times Notable Book A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice A Boston Globe and LitHub Best Book of the Year When "The Fourth State of Matter," her now famous piece about a workplace massacre at the University of Iowa was p...

The Complete Poems: Second Edition - Paperback

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by John Keats (Author), John Barnard (Editor)The complete poems of an English master Keats's first volume of poems, published in 1817, demonstrated both his belief in the consummate power of poetry and his liberal views. While he was criticized by many for his politics, his immediate circle of friends and family immediately recognized his genius. In his short life he proved to be one of the greatest and most original thinkers of the second generation of Romantic poets, with such poems as 'Ode...

A Plain Guide To Investment And Finance: Part One: Hints To Investors; Part Two: An Exposition Of Finance (1919)

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Report copyright infringementby T. E. Young (Author)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Number of P...

The History Of Trade Between The United Kingdom And The United States: With Special Reference To The Effect Of Tariffs

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Report copyright infringementby Sydney J. Chapman (Author)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Numbe...

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by Virginia Woolf (Author), Lauren Groff (Introduction by)Virginia Woolf's classic plea for a world in which women are free to use their gifts is as powerful and resonant as ever. In this influential extended essay, Virginia Woolf outlined what women need in order to fully make use of their abilities. Using powerful images and memorable thought experiments--such as a fictional sister of William Shakespeare, who is as talented as her brother but limited in ways he was not--Woolf analyzes the m...

Kjv, Sovereign Collection Bible, Personal Size, Leathersoft, Purple, Thumb Indexed, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, King James Version - Imitation Leather

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by Thomas Nelson (Author)This beautiful Bible edition honors the legacy of the King James Version Bible in a convenient portable size with essential study tools and traditional red-letter text for the Words of Christ. This edition is published in large KJV Comfort Print type, which was designed exclusively for Thomas Nelson to be the most readable at any size.The Sovereign Collection continues Thomas Nelson's long history and stewardship publishing Bibles. King James Sovereign Collection edit...

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Report copyright infringementby Helene Petrovna Blavatsky (Author)The Zohar On Creation And The Elohim is a book written by H.P. Blavatsky, which explores the Kabbalistic teachings on the creation of the universe and the role of the Elohim in this process. The book is based on the Zohar, a major work of Jewish mysticism, and provides a detailed analysis of its teachings, with emphasis on the creation story as it is presented in the book. Blavatsky also provides her own insights and interpreta...

The Cross of the Magi: Unveiling the Greatest of All the Ancient Mysteries

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Report copyright infringementby Frank C. Higgins (Author)The Cross of the Magi is a book written by Frank C. Higgins that delves into the mysteries surrounding the symbol of the cross. The book explores the origins of the cross and its significance in various cultures throughout history, from ancient Egypt to Christianity. Higgins argues that the cross is not just a religious symbol, but a universal symbol that has been used to represent the intersection of the spiritual and material worlds. ...

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Report copyright infringementby H. P. Blavatsky (Author)Practical Occultism And Occultism Versus The Occult Arts is a book written by H. P. Blavatsky, a renowned occultist and founder of the Theosophical Society. The book is a compilation of two separate works, each dealing with different aspects of the occult.The first part, Practical Occultism, is a guide for those interested in the practical application of occult knowledge. Blavatsky provides detailed instructions on various occult practic...

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Report copyright infringementby William Gahan (Author)The Manual of Catholic Piety is a religious text written by William Gahan and first published in 1863. The book is a comprehensive guide to Catholic prayer and devotion, intended to help Catholics deepen their faith and strengthen their relationship with God. It includes prayers for various occasions and purposes, such as morning and evening prayers, prayers for the sick and dying, and prayers for the dead. The book also contains instructi...

Sing Me a Circle: Love, Loss, and a Home in Time

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Report copyright infringementby Samina Najmi (Author)"All points on a circle are always the same distance from the center." These exquisite personal essays trace the orbit of author Samina Najmi as she reflects on events, people, and places that shape her vision of the world. Whether she finds herself in Pakistan, England, or the United States, she keeps her family and her love of stories firmly at the center of her life. As Najmi navigates the process of forging her identity as a professor a...

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Report copyright infringementby Clifford Thompson (Author)Jazz June: A Self-Portrait in Essays traces a life, not by recounting its major events but by going deep into its representative moments: the moments of wonder, hope, fear, uncertainty, humor, love, and epiphany that make up human experience. Along the way, as a son of a widowed mother, as a young man in the big city, as a husband and father, as an aging empty nester, and as an artist, the author discovers, with each new role, more of ...

The Position of Spoons: And Other Intimacies

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Report copyright infringementby Deborah Levy (Author)A feast of observations about everything from the particular beauty of lemons on a table, to the allure of Colette, to the streets of Paris, by the inimitable Deborah Levy. Deborah Levy's vital literary voice speaks about many things. On footwear: "It has always been very clear to me that people who wear shoes without socks are destined to become my friends and lovers." On public parks: "A civic garden square gentles the pace of the city th...

Jack Kerouac: Road Novels 1957-1960 (Loa #174): On the Road / The Dharma Bums / The Subterraneans / Tristessa / Lonesome Traveler / Journal Selections - Hardcover

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by Jack Kerouac (Author), Douglas G. Brinkley (Introduction by)The raucous, exuberant, often wildly funny account of a journey through America and Mexico, Jack Kerouac's On the Road instantly defined a generation on its publication in 1957: it was, in the words of a New York Times reviewer, "the clearest and most important utterance yet made by the generation Kerouac himself named years ago as 'beat.'" Written in the mode of ecstatic improvisation that Allen Ginsberg described as "spontaneous...