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Report copyright infringementby Anonymous (Author)""Sir Gawain and the Green Knight"" is a medieval romance poem that tells the story of Sir Gawain, a noble knight of King Arthur's court, who accepts a challenge from a mysterious Green Knight. The Green Knight offers to let any knight strike him with an axe, on the condition that the knight must then find him in a year's time to receive a blow in return. Sir Gawain, eager to prove his bravery, accepts the challenge and beheads the Green Knigh...

The general Ahiman rezon and freemason's guide: containing monitorial instructions in the degrees of entered apprentice, fellow-craft and master mason

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Report copyright infringementby Daniel Sickels (Author)This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as the same form as it was originally first published. Hence any marks or annotations seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature. Number of Pages: 412 ...

Observations On Trance: Or, Human Hybernation

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Report copyright infringementby James Braid (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 en...

The Secret Societies of all Ages and Countries: A Comprehensive Account of Upwards of one Hundred and Sixty Secret Organizations, Religious, Political

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Report copyright infringementby Charles William Heckethorn (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 ...

Cheiro's Language Of The Hand: A Complete Practical Work On The Sciences Of Cheirognomy And Cheiromancy, Containing The System, Rules, And Experience

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Report copyright infringementby Cheiro (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 this work is important eno...

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Report copyright infringementby Annie Wood Besant (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...

The Bible in Shakspeare; a Study of the Relation of the Works of William Shakspeare to the Bible; With Numerous Parallel Passages, Quotations, Referen

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Report copyright infringementby William Burgess (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 Charles William Eliot (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...

The Voice Of The Seven Thunders: Or, Lectures On The Apocalypse

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Report copyright infringementby J. Lemuel Martin (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 importa...

William Tyndale's Five Books of Moses, Called the Pentateuch: Being a Verbatim Reprint of the Edition of M.CCCCC.XXX: Compared With Tyndale's Genesis

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Report copyright infringementby William Tyndale (Author), J. 1829-1913 Mombert (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 con...

Illustrated Guide to St. Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh, and the Chapel of the Thistle

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Report copyright infringementby William Meikle (Author)This comprehensive guide to St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh provides readers with a detailed look at the Chapel of the Thistle, including its history, architecture, and artwork. The author's expertise and attention to detail are evident throughout the book, with beautiful illustrations and informative text. This book is perfect for anyone planning a visit to St Giles Cathedral, or for those interested in learning more about this iconic la...

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Report copyright infringementby Richard Ellis (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 ...

The New Housekeeping: Efficiency Studies in Home Management

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Report copyright infringementby Christine Frederick (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 impo...

The History, Architecture and Antiquities of the Cathedral Church of St. Canice, Kilkenny, by J. Graves and J.G.a. Prim

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Report copyright infringementby James Graves (Author), John George a. Prim (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,...

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Report copyright infringementby David A. Robertson (Author)In Every Story Is a Call to Action, David A. Robertson explores the role of Indigenous stories in stitching together a new understanding of Canada and nurturing a collective experience that helps create lasting social change. He emphasizes the vital and ongoing role of young people in the generational work of reconciliation. A full-time writer who travels across the country to speak in classrooms, conferences, prisons, and festivals, ...

Migrant Heart: Essays about Things I Can't Forget

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Report copyright infringementby Reyna Grande (Author)An ambitious memoir in essays by beloved bestselling author Reyna Grande that illuminates the hidden cost of the American Dream and the complex journey of healing that follows survival. What is the true power of stories? Can they heal the jagged edges of a traumatic childhood? Is the cost of telling the story worth the price of the cure? Reyna Grande has spent her career capturing the raw reality of life across borders. In this intricate an...

Crossing Into Canada: Stories from Two Generations of Us War Resisters

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Report copyright infringementby Alison Mountz (Editor)These powerful first-hand accounts of two generations of US war resisters track their search for safe haven in Canada and the assistance of the activists who supported them. During the war in Vietnam, Canada offered refuge to over 100,000 people fleeing conscription. More recently, approximately 300 US military personnel sought refuge as resisters against wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. These two generations of refugee claimants travelled pa...

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Report copyright infringementby Rona Altrows (Editor)"I returned to the same respiratory therapist for my annual checkup. I told her that her words to me, 'You look good for your age, ' had inspired a book. 'Wow!' she said. 'You wrote a whole book about that?' 'Twenty-nine kick-ass writers wrote it, ' I said. She gave me a thumbs up." From the Preface This is a book about women and ageism. There are twenty-nine contributing writers, ranging in age from their forties to their nineties. Through...

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Report copyright infringementby Vivek Shraya (Author)"During my first post-lockdown massage, I willingly engaged in the requisite chit chat about lockdown experiences with my therapist. He gushed behind his mask: 'Oh man. It was so great. Every day I woke up, drank coffee, read, rode my bike...'My therapist's description did sound pretty great. But it was nothing like my own anxiety-ridden ordeal...Had I done the lockdown wrong?" In Next Time There's a Pandemic, artist Vivek Shraya reflects o...

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Report copyright infringementby Theresa Kishkan (Author)Using the richness of braided essays, Theresa Kishkan thinks deeply about the natural world, mourns and celebrates the aging body, gently contests recorded history, and considers art and visual phenomena. Gathering personal genealogies, medical histories, and early land surveys together with insights from music, colour theory, horticulture, and textile production, Kishkan weaves a pattern of richly textured threads, welcoming readers to ...

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Report copyright infringementby Shane Neilson (Editor), Sarah Fraser (Editor), Arundhati Dhara (Editor)Early in the pandemic, medical personnel were our front lines. What was that like? Through stories, art, and poetry, Canadian health-care workers from across the country recount their experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic. The contributors to The COVID Journals share the determination and fear they felt as they watched the crisis unfold, giving us an inside view of their lives at a time when ...

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Report copyright infringementby Amy Kaler (Author)In Until Further Notice, Amy Kaler records a personal account of the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic in real time. She documents a series of jolts to her thoughts, perceptions, emotions, and habits--an internal seismograph of living through a global emergency. Kaler's introspection underlines the universal experience of dissonance brought on by COVID-19 and invites readers to ponder its ambiguities. At the same time, the pandemic lets Kale...

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Report copyright infringementby Hekmat Al-Taweel (Author), Ghada Ageel (Editor), Barbara Bill (Editor)Hekmat Al-Taweel (1922-2008) was a native Palestinian Christian from Gaza City whose narrative unearths a version of history long excluded from mainstream discourse and provides an unfamiliar perspective on Muslim-Christian relationships. Her stories about life in Gaza highlight shared history, vibrant culture, and cherished traditions. Al-Taweel continued her education after marriage, sought...

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Report copyright infringementby John Copeland Kirtland (Author), George Benjamin Rogers (Author)""An Introduction to Latin"" is a comprehensive guide to the Latin language, written by John Copeland Kirtland and first published in 1914. The book is designed as a beginner's guide to Latin, providing readers with a thorough understanding of the language's grammar, syntax, and vocabulary. It is divided into three parts: the first part covers the basics of Latin grammar, including noun and verb de...

An Unconventional Lover's Poetry, Abu Nuwas: Arabic Text, Commentary and Translations

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Report copyright infringementby Joyce Åkesson (Author)This volume presents 55 Arabic love poems by the scandalous genius of the Islamic Golden Age, Abu Nuwas (c. 756-814 CE), the bold and witty voice who redefined love and desire in the Abbasid era. Celebrated and condemned in equal measure, Abu Nuwas broke every literary rule of his time. His verses glorify love, wine, beauty, and desire with wit, sensuality, and an irreverent joy for life.This collection brings together his most captivating...

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Report copyright infringementby Anne Schley Duggan (Author), Jeanette Schlottmann (Author), Abbie Rutledge (Author)""The Teaching of Folk Dance"" by Anne Schley Duggan is a comprehensive guide to teaching folk dance. The book covers a wide variety of topics, including the history of folk dance, the benefits of teaching folk dance, and the basic steps and formations of popular folk dances from around the world. The author provides detailed instructions on how to teach each dance, including war...

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Report copyright infringementby Euripides (Author), Susan Stewart (Author), Wesley D. Smith (Author)Based on the conviction that only translators who write poetry themselves can properly re-create the celebrated and timeless tragedies of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides, the Greek Tragedy in New Translations series offers new translations that go beyond the literal meaning of the Greek in order to evoke the poetry of the originals. Under the general editorship of Peter Burian and Alan Shap...

Essential Muir (Revised): A Selection of John Muir's Best (and Worst) Writings

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Report copyright infringementby John Muir (Author), Fred White (Editor), Jolie Varela (Foreword by)A new edition of Muir's writings that places his environmentalist ideals alongside his damaging prejudices Essayist. Preservationist. Mountain man. Inventor. John Muir may be California's best-known icon. A literary naturalist and founder of the Sierra Club and Yosemite National Park, Muir left his legacy on the landscape and on paper. But the celebrity of John Muir does not tell the whole stor...

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Report copyright infringementby Mae Miller Claxton (Author), George Frizzell (Author)Best known for Our Southern Highlanders (1913) and Camping and Woodcraft (1916), Horace Kephart's keen interest in exploring and documenting the great outdoors would lead him not only to settle in Bryson City, North Carolina, but also to become the most significant writer about the Great Smoky Mountains in the early twentieth century.Edited by Mae Miller Claxton and George Frizzell, Horace Kephart: Writings e...

Modern Love, Revised and Updated: True Stories of Love, Loss, and Redemption

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Report copyright infringementby Daniel Jones (Editor), Andrew Rannells (Contribution by), Ayelet Waldman (Contribution by)The most popular, provocative, and unforgettable essays from the past fifteen years of the New York Times "Modern Love" column--including stories from the anthology series starring Tina Fey, Andy Garcia, Anne Hathaway, Catherine Keener, Dev Patel, and John Slattery A young woman goes through the five stages of ghosting grief. A man's promising fourth date ends in the emerg...

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Report copyright infringementby Anonymous (Author), Donald S. Lopez (Editor)A vivid picture of the Buddha and of the vast and profound nature of the Buddhist tradition While Buddhism has no central text comparable to the Bible or Koran, there is a powerful body of scripture from across Asia that encompasses the dharma, or the teachings of the Buddha. In this rich anthology, eminent scholar Donald S. Lopez, Jr. brings together works from a broad historical and geographical range, and from such...

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Report copyright infringementby Ned Midgley (Author)The Advertising And Business Side Of Radio by Ned Midgley is a comprehensive guide to the world of radio advertising and business. This book covers everything from the history of radio advertising to the current state of the industry, and provides valuable insights into the inner workings of radio stations and advertising agencies. Midgley begins by discussing the early days of radio advertising, including the first radio commercials and the...