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Memoirs Of Augustus Hermann Francke (1831)

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Report copyright infringementby August Hermann Francke (Author), Rezeau Brown (Author)Memoirs of Augustus Hermann Francke is a book written by August Hermann Francke, originally published in 1831. The book is an autobiographical account of the life and experiences of Francke, who was a German Pietist theologian and philanthropist. Francke was known for his work in establishing the Francke Foundations, a group of institutions in Halle, Germany, that provided education and social services to th...

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Report copyright infringementby Thomas Edward Kebbel (Author)Life of the Earl of Derby is a biography written by Thomas Edward Kebbel in 1893. The book chronicles the life of Edward George Geoffrey Smith Stanley, the 14th Earl of Derby, who was a prominent British politician and statesman in the 19th century. The biography covers his early life, education, and political career, including his time as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. It also delves into his personal life, including his mar...

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Report copyright infringementby Ida Mingle (Author)Steps in the Way is a book written by Ida Mingle and was first published in 1929. The book is a collection of essays that explore various aspects of Christian spirituality and faith. The author draws on her own experiences and observations to provide insights into the challenges and rewards of living a life of faith. The essays cover a range of topics, including prayer, forgiveness, humility, and the importance of community. Mingle's writing ...

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Report copyright infringementby Kennedy Ann Scott (Author), Alexis Michelle (Author), Olivia Lux (Author)"No Tea, No Shade is an essential read for anyone who has searched for a way to feel like themselves." -- BooklistIntimate, hilarious, and inspiring essays by celebrated drag queens Kennedy Ann Scott, Lagoona Bloo, Alexis Michelle, Olivia Lux, Julie J., and Nina West.No Tea, No Shade is a collective anthem written by six drag queens who believe in equality, peace, and in a world that loves...

Selected Speeches and Writings of Theodore Roosevelt

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Report copyright infringementby Theodore Roosevelt (Author), Gordon Hutner (Editor)Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919) was America's most published president with an incredible output of writing including forty books, over a thousand articles, and countless speeches and letters. Collected here in one volume are examples of Roosevelt's voluminous writings over a dazzling array of topics. Organized by general categories, readers can sample writings on subjects as varied as the environment, the dange...

The Art Of Estimating, The Cost Of Work: With Special Reference To Unstandardized Operation As In Jobbing Shops Or Repair Work (1915)

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Report copyright infringementby William Burder Ferguson (Author)""The Art of Estimating the Cost of Work"" is a book written by William Burder Ferguson in 1915. The book focuses on the process of estimating the cost of work, with a particular emphasis on unstandardized operations, such as those found in jobbing shops or repair work. The author provides a comprehensive guide to the principles and techniques of estimating, including how to determine the cost of materials, labor, and overhead ex...

A Short History Of Engraving And Etching: For The Use Of Collectors And Students, With Full Bibliography, Classified List And Index Of Engravers (1908

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Report copyright infringementby Arthur Mayger Hind (Author)A Short History of Engraving and Etching: For the Use of Collectors and Students, with Full Bibliography, Classified List and Index of Engravers is a book written by Arthur Mayger Hind in 1908. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of engraving and etching, and is intended for both collectors and students of the art form. The book includes a detailed bibliography, as well as a classified list and index of engravers...

Color Schemes For The Flower Garden (1919)

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Report copyright infringementby Gertrude Jekyll (Author)""Color Schemes For The Flower Garden"" is a gardening book written by Gertrude Jekyll, first published in 1919. Jekyll was a well-known British horticulturist and garden designer, and this book is a comprehensive guide to selecting and arranging flowers in a garden to create beautiful color schemes. The book covers a wide range of topics related to flower gardening, including the principles of color harmony, the use of foliage and textu...

Sketches Of Algiers: Political, Historical, And Civil (1826)

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Report copyright infringementby William Shaler (Author)Sketches of Algiers: Political, Historical, and Civil is a book written by William Shaler in 1826. The book provides a detailed account of the author's experiences and observations during his time in Algiers, a city located in North Africa. Shaler was an American diplomat who was sent to Algiers in the early 19th century to negotiate with the Barbary pirates who had been raiding American ships.The book is divided into three parts - politi...

Stories The Iroquois Tell Their Children (1917)

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Report copyright infringementby Mabel Powers (Author)""Stories The Iroquois Tell Their Children"" is a collection of tales and legends passed down through generations of the Iroquois people. The book was originally published in 1917 and was written by Mabel Powers, who spent many years living among the Iroquois and learning about their culture and traditions. The stories in this book are presented in a simple, engaging style that is suitable for children and adults alike. They cover a range o...

Tears of Repentance Or A Further Narrative of the Progress of the Gospel Amongst the Indians in New England

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Report copyright infringementby John Eliot (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 Pa...

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin; The Journal of John Woolman; Fruits of Solitude by William Penn: The Five Foot Shelf of Classics, Vol. I (in 5

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Report copyright infringementby Charles W. Eliot (Author), Benjamin Franklin (Author), John Woolman (Author)Author name not noted above: William Penn. Originally published between 1909 and 1917 under the name "Harvard Classics," this stupendous 51-volume set-a collection of the greatest writings from literature, philosophy, history, and mythology-was assembled by American academic CHARLES WILLIAM ELIOT (1834-1926), Harvard University's longest-serving president. Also known as "Dr. Eliot's Fiv...

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Report copyright infringementby Frank Russell (Author)The Pima Indians is a book written by Frank Russell that provides a comprehensive description of the Pima people, a Native American tribe that resides in the southwestern United States. The book delves into the history, culture, and daily life of the Pima Indians, exploring their traditions, beliefs, and customs. Russell draws on his extensive research and interactions with the Pima people to provide an in-depth understanding of their way ...

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Report copyright infringementby George Rigault (Author), C. M. D. B. (Translator)""Saint Louis De Montfort: His Life And Work"" by Rigault, George is a comprehensive biography of the French Catholic priest and theologian, Saint Louis de Montfort. The book delves into the life of Saint Louis de Montfort, from his childhood in Brittany to his ordination as a priest and his subsequent missionary work in France. It also explores his theological contributions, including his devotion to Mary and hi...

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Report copyright infringementby Ernest P. Bicknell (Author)Pioneering With The Red Cross: Recollections Of An Old Red Crosser is a memoir written by Ernest P. Bicknell, a former member of the American Red Cross. The book chronicles Bicknell's experiences as a Red Cross volunteer during the early 20th century, including his work during World War I and his efforts to establish the organization in various countries around the world. Bicknell recounts his interactions with notable figures such as...

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Report copyright infringementby Arnold L. Haskell (Author)Diaghileff: His Artistic and Private Life is a comprehensive biography of Sergei Diaghilev, the legendary Russian impresario who revolutionized the world of dance and music in the early 20th century. Written by Arnold L. Haskell, a renowned dance critic and historian, the book offers a detailed account of Diaghilev's life and career, from his early years in Russia to his rise to fame as the founder of the Ballets Russes, one of the mos...

Pioneers Of The Magalloway: From 1820 To 1904 (1918)

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Report copyright infringementby Granville Payson Wilson (Author)Pioneers Of The Magalloway: From 1820 To 1904 is a historical book written by Granville Payson Wilson and published in 1918. The book is a detailed account of the early settlers of the Magalloway River Valley in Maine, USA, from the early 19th century to the turn of the 20th century. The book describes the challenges faced by the pioneers who settled in the region, including the harsh weather conditions, the difficult terrain, an...

Dueling Stories of the Sixteenth Century: From the French of Brantome

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Report copyright infringementby Pierre De Bourdeille Brantome (Author), George H. Powell (Translator)""Dueling Stories of the Sixteenth Century: From the French of Brantome"" is a book that contains a collection of stories about duels that took place in the 16th century. The stories are written by Pierre de Bourdeille, also known as Brantome, a French writer and soldier who lived during the Renaissance period. The book provides a glimpse into the culture of dueling in France during the 16th c...

Memoir Of Charlotte Sophia Steigen Berger: Of Saffron-Walden (1879)

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Report copyright infringementby John Holland Brown (Author)Memoir of Charlotte Sophia Steigen Berger: Of Saffron-Walden is a book written by John Holland Brown in 1879. The book is a memoir of Charlotte Sophia Steigen Berger, a woman from Saffron-Walden. The author provides a detailed account of Charlotte's life, including her childhood, family, education, and social life. The book also covers her marriage, children, and her involvement in various social and charitable organizations. Charlott...

Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, Her Life and Letters (1689-1762)

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Report copyright infringementby Lewis Melville (Author), Mary Wortley Lady Montagu (Author)Delve into the fascinating life of Lady Mary Wortley Montagu through Lewis Melville's meticulously researched "Lady Mary Wortley Montague: Her Life and Letters (1689-1762)." This biography unveils the story of a remarkable 18th-century woman whose wit and intellect shone brightly in a world often dominated by men. Explore Lady Mary's experiences, thoughts, and observations through her extensive collecti...

Free Fall: Writings on Voice, Desire, and Surrender

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Report copyright infringementby Dustin Beall Smith (Author)A stirring literary collection that explores the human experience with wisdom and honesty, by award-winning author Dustin Beall SmithIn Free Fall, author and writing teacher Dustin Beall Smith delivers a powerful collection of personal essays, talks, short fiction, and poetry. With a broad range of subjects-from American culture and academia to desire, failure, love, and the impermanence of all things-Smith delves into the lived life....

Joan Didion: Memoirs & Later Writings (Loa #386): Political Fictions / Fixed Ideas / Where I Was from / The Year of Magical Thinking (Memoir & Play) / - Hardcover

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by Joan Didion (Author), David L. Ulin (Editor)The ultimate Didion edition concludes with the brilliant and haunting works from her incomparable late phase. Library of America now completes its definitive, three-volume edition of one of the most electric writers of our time with the final seven books: Political Fictions (2001) offers a behind-the-scenes look at the American political landscape of the 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s, its reflections on sound bites, photo ops, and an increasing...

Bone of the Bone: Essays on America by a Daughter of the Working Class

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Report copyright infringementby Sarah Smarsh (Author)"A must-read for today's politics" (San Francisco Chronicle), the brilliant and provocative essays that established National Book Award finalist Sarah Smarsh as one of the most important commentators on America's class problem are collected in one searing and insightful volume. In Bone of the Bone, Sarah Smarsh brings her graceful storytelling and incisive critique to the challenges that define our times--class division, political fissures,...

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Report copyright infringementby David L. Nash (Author)The ABC's of Life: 80 Years of Reflections and Lessons from an OG Harlem GlobetrotterIn this commemorative book, former Original (OG) Harlem Globetrotter and motivational speaker David L. Nash shares his legacy and life lessons through the ABC's of Life-an inspiring journey from A to Z filled with eighty years of wisdom, resilience, and timeless truths in the form of photos and noteworthy sayings.From humble beginnings in Arkansas and St. ...

Military Confessions Volume 1: Raw & Uncut

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Report copyright infringementby Wynston A. P. Hightower (Author), Wealthy Tortoise I. G. LLC (Author)Think about the first time you had sex or made love; what song played in the background, how didi it make you feel? This is what this series brings to readers while providing an intimate look into the lives of military members, with an Urban feel. Number of Pages: 64 Dimensions: 0.13 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: August 18, 2025

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Report copyright infringementby Jerald Walker (Author)*** Finalist for the PEN/Diamonstein-Spielvogel Award for the Art of the Essay****In this engaging follow up to How to Make a Slave and Other Essays, the recipient of PEN New England Award for nonfiction and finalist for the National Book Award sharply examines and explains Black life and culture with equal parts candor and humor.In Magically Black and Other Essays Jerald Walker elegantly blends personal revelation and cultural critique to...

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Report copyright infringementby Benjamin Platt Thomas (Author), Romaine Proctor (Illustrator)Lincoln's New Salem is a historical book written by Benjamin Platt Thomas. The book explores the life and times of Abraham Lincoln during his early years in New Salem, Illinois. It provides a detailed account of Lincoln's experiences and the people he encountered during his time in New Salem, including his work as a store clerk, his involvement in local politics, and his relationships with the communi...

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Report copyright infringementby Hannah Huber (Compiled by), Patricia Velasco (Illustrator), Kristin Anderson (Editor)SHARING CIRCUMSTANCE AND OFFERING PERSPECTIVE "Sometimes, life glitches so that you can rewrite the code"- S.A. Grant Midlife has a habit of forcing change. Whether we're in a career or marriage cul-de-sac, caring for aging parents or coping with empty-nest syndrome, we find ourselves re-evaluating our lives as never before. So what does it take to spark meaningful change?Unexp...

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Report copyright infringementby Kathleen Kincanon Nosek (Author)My Darling, says Kathy, is a labor of love. It is a true love story centered around her Dad's love letters to her Mom during WWII. Her parent's story is still unfolding because of the legacy they have left behind. Five years after the death of Kathy's mom and after another move, she unearths the many wartime love letters her Dad had written to her Mom during 1942-1945. Reading those letters changed so many things and here she sha...

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Report copyright infringementby Miller K. Reading (Author)William Bowne, Of Yorkshire, England: And His Descendants (1903) is a book that explores the genealogy of William Bowne and his descendants. The book is written by Miller K. Reading and provides a comprehensive account of the Bowne family's history, from their origins in Yorkshire, England, to their migration to America and their subsequent generations. The book includes detailed information on the family's lineage, including birth and...

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Report copyright infringementby Beatrix Potter (Author)The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle by Beatrix Potter is a classic children's book that tells the story of a little girl named Lucie who goes on an adventure to find her missing handkerchiefs. Along the way, she meets a hedgehog washerwoman named Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, who helps her find her lost items and teaches her about the importance of taking care of one's belongings.The book is beautifully illustrated with charming watercolor illustrations t...

The Autobiography Of A Winnebago Indian (1920)

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Report copyright infringementby Paul Radin (Author)The Autobiography of a Winnebago Indian, written by Paul Radin and published in 1920, is a first-hand account of the life of a Native American man named Sam Blowsnake. Blowsnake was a member of the Winnebago tribe, also known as the Ho-Chunk, who lived in the Midwest region of the United States.The book is divided into two parts. The first part is a narrative of Blowsnake's life, starting with his childhood and continuing through his adulthoo...