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Report copyright infringementby 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 ...

Recent Railroad Failures And Reorganizations

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Report copyright infringementby Stuart Daggett (Author)Explore the tumultuous history of the American railroad industry with Stuart Daggett's "Recent Railroad Failures And Reorganizations." This meticulously researched study delves into the financial challenges and restructuring efforts that defined the railroad landscape during a critical period. Daggett offers insights into the causes and consequences of railroad failures, providing a valuable resource for economists, historians, and anyone...

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Report copyright infringementby Hilda M. Ridley (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 ...

Search Work: A Collective Inquiry Into the Job Hunt

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Report copyright infringementby Rachel Meade Smith (Author)It can be enervating, stressful and, occasionally, triumphal--looking for work has never been more of a roller coaster. Now, in compelling testimonies, Search Work shares that experience, giving voice to those on the wild ride of finding a job.Search Work asks what we uncover when we pause and examine the textures of something as mundane and tedious as the job hunt. In this anthology, made up of personal essays, archival job ads, labo...

American Capitalism: The Concepts Of Countervailing Power (1952)

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Report copyright infringementby John Kenneth Galbraith (Author)American Capitalism: The Concepts of Countervailing Power is a book written by John Kenneth Galbraith and published in 1952. The book is a critical analysis of the American economic system, specifically the concept of capitalism. Galbraith argues that capitalism is not a self-regulating system and that it requires countervailing power to balance the power of large corporations and prevent them from dominating the economy.Galbraith...

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Report copyright infringementby Peter Weltner (Author)Suppose, old, you find yourself more in love with the world than ever, even while knowing, also better than ever, how vile and violent much of history is, how cruel time and ill fortune can be. What then? That is the question which Weltner's After Dwelling on Earth confronts not to answer it, but to pursue it further, to deepen it so that at least the question itself makes more sense in the way poetry can sometimes do, by accepting for its...

Carrie Revisited: The Legacy of Stephen King's Girl with a Frightening Power

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Report copyright infringementby Brian James Freeman (Editor), Richard Chizmar (Editor)REVISED AND EXPANDED!Carrie Revisited: The Legacy of Stephen King's Girl with a Frightening Power is a remarkable anthology featuring essays from a distinguished group of writers offering their unique perspective on the novel's lasting impact on popular culture, the publishing world, and the horror genre.Adding to the depth of this collection is an essay by Stephen King himself, sharing the fascinating story...

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Report copyright infringementby Nel Herche (Editor)Every beginning requires a kind of courage - the willingness to move toward something not yet fully formed - and to trust an idea before knowing where it will lead. This inaugural issue, Beginnings, is grounded in a single, unwavering belief - that it is worth starting something before you feel ready. These beginnings are not small acts. They are, we think, necessary and revolutionary ones.Within these pages, you will find beginnings in all ...

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Report copyright infringementby Melissa Whiteford St Clair (Author)A compelling collection of poems that traces the enduring legacy of Harriet Tubman alongside moments where the poet's own life and voice intersect with Tubman's journey. Moving through history, place, and personal reflection, the poems explore shared paths and pivotal crossings shaped by courage, faith, and the pursuit of freedom. At the meeting point of past and present, this collection invites readers to consider how Tubman'...

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Report copyright infringementby Gwyllm Llwydd (Author)A compendium of Gwyllm Llwydd's Art, and Selected Writings. Covering some 30 years of work. Gwyllm's collage work, as well as pen and ink work are explored. Illustrations for The Invisible College Review, The Hasheesh Eater, Radio EarthRites, and different magazines, periodicals, etc. The various written sections covers early and later psychedelic & visionary experiences along the poison path. All together there is some 180 pages of ar...

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Report copyright infringementby Elisabeth Ayrton (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...

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Report copyright infringementby Maria Montessori (Author), J. Hunt (Introduction by)The Montessori Method is a classic educational book written by Maria Montessori, an Italian physician and educator. Originally published in 1912, the book outlines Montessori's educational philosophy and method, which is based on the idea that children learn best through self-directed exploration and discovery.Montessori believed that children have an innate desire to learn and that the role of the educator is...

2021 Student School Diary: 7 x 10 inch 120 Pages

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Report copyright infringementby The Life Graduate Publishing Group (Author)Be Organized and Ready for the New 2021 School Year!The 2021 School Student Diary is the complete and essential diary for High School and Elementary students.This diary will suit any student commencing their school year in January 2021 and includes the following information: - Templates to include School Term Dates- Important Key Events, Dates and Details- Semester 1 and Semester 2 School Timetable Templates- A Weekly ...

Sir Isaac Newton's Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy and His System of the World

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Report copyright infringementby Sir Isaac Newton (Author), Andrew Motte (Author)This Is A New Release Of The Original 1686 Edition. Number of Pages: 718 Dimensions: 1.44 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN Publication Date: March 30, 2014

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Report copyright infringementby Johann Gottlieb Fichte (Author), William Smith (Translator), E. Ritchie (Introduction by)The Vocation of Man is a philosophical work written by Johann Gottlieb Fichte, a German philosopher, in 1800. The book is a comprehensive exploration of Fichte's philosophical ideas, which are centered around the concept of the self and its relationship to the external world. Fichte argues that the self is not a passive entity that simply receives information from the exter...

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Report copyright infringementby Richard Hartshorne (Author), Andrew H. Clark (Editor), Edward a. Ackerman (Foreword by)""Perspectives on the Nature of Geography"" is a book written by Richard Hartshorne, a prominent geographer, which offers a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of the nature of geography as a discipline. The book is divided into five parts, each of which focuses on a different aspect of geography. The first part provides an overview of the history of geography and discusse...

The Iliad and the Trojan War Classroom Edition: Homer's Epic Adapted for Young Readers, with Student Activities and Teacher Guidance

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Report copyright infringementby Frances Bianchi (Author), Mara Seronda (Illustrator)A fully illustrated classroom teaching edition of Homer's The Iliad, designed to help educators introduce one of the world's greatest epics to young readers.This revised Second Edition presents a clear and engaging retelling of the Trojan War adapted specifically for classroom use. Written in accessible American English and structured in short, carefully paced chapters, the book preserves the emotional depth a...

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Report copyright infringementby William Gibson (Author)A collection of New York Times bestselling author William Gibson's articles and essays about contemporary culture--a privileged view into the mind of a writer whose thinking has shaped not only a generation of writers but our entire culture... Though best known for his fiction, William Gibson is as much in demand for his cutting-edge observations on the world we live in now. Originally printed in publications as varied as Wired, the New Y...

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Report copyright infringementby Friedrich Von Schiller (Author)Wilhelm Tell is a play written by Friedrich von Schiller in 1804. It is set in Switzerland in the early 14th century and tells the story of the Swiss struggle for independence from the Habsburg Empire. The play centers around the legendary Swiss hero Wilhelm Tell, who is forced to shoot an apple off his son's head with a crossbow by the ruling Austrian governor, Gessler. The plot thickens as Tell becomes involved in a plot to over...

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Report copyright infringementby Carlo Goldoni (Author)Le Commedie is a collection of comedies by Carlo Goldoni, one of Italy's most important playwrights. These plays offer a vibrant and insightful look into 18th-century Italian society, with witty dialogue and memorable characters. Goldoni's work is celebrated for its realism, humor, and social commentary.This collection showcases Goldoni's mastery of the comedic form and his contribution to the development of modern Italian theater. These p...

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Report copyright infringementby Aeschylus (Author)This volume presents literal translations of the seven surviving tragedies of Aeschylus, one of the foundational playwrights of ancient Greece. Included are such enduring works as "Agamemnon," "The Libation Bearers," "The Eumenides," "The Suppliants," "The Persians," "Seven Against Thebes," and "Prometheus Bound." Aeschylus's plays explore profound themes of justice, revenge, fate, and the human condition, offering timeless insights into the s...

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Report copyright infringementby H. H. 1786-1860 Wilson (Author)Wilson's Theatre of the Hindus offers a valuable collection of translated Sanskrit dramas, providing insight into the rich theatrical traditions of ancient India. Translated by H.H. Wilson, this anthology presents a selection of plays that reflect the religious, social, and cultural values of Hinduism. The works included showcase a variety of dramatic forms and narratives, offering a glimpse into the aesthetic and spiritual world ...

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Report copyright infringementby Wilkie Collins (Author)The New Magdalen confronts Victorian society's harsh judgment of women as Mercy Merrick, a reformed "fallen woman," seizes a chance at respectability by taking on another's identity. Her deception leads her into the heart of domestic life, where love, guilt, and moral reckoning collide. As secrets surface and truths unravel, Mercy must fight for the dignity and forgiveness the world denies her. With its bold critique of gender double stan...

Ivanoff: A four-act drama by the Russian playwright Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

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Report copyright infringementby Anton Chekhov (Author)Ivanoff (Ivanov)Anton Chekhov Ivanov (Russian: Иванов драма в четырёх действиях (Ivanov: drama in four acts) also translated as "Ivanoff") is a four-act drama by the Russian playwright Anton Chekhov.Ivanov was first performed in 1887, when Fiodor Korsh, owner of the Korsh Theatre in Moscow, commissioned Chekhov to write a comedy. Chekhov, however, responded with a four-act drama, which he wrote in ten days. The first performance was not a ...

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Report copyright infringementby Gilbert Chinard (Editor)""George Washington: As The French Knew Him"" is a historical book written by Gilbert Chinard that explores the French perspective on the life and legacy of George Washington. The book delves into the relationship between Washington and France, examining the role that France played in the American Revolution and the impact that Washington had on French society. It provides a detailed analysis of the interactions between Washington and va...

The First Six Books of Homer's Iliad, With Explanatory Notes, Intended for Beginners in the Epic Dialect: Accompanied With Numerous References to Hadl

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Report copyright infringementby Homer (Author)This classic work of literature comes alive with the help of explanatory notes that help to illuminate the epic dialect and contextualize the events of the Trojan War. Numerous references to Greek grammar further enhance our understanding of the work. A must-read for anyone interested in the classics.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 i...

How to Read Chinese Drama: A Guided Anthology

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Report copyright infringementby Patricia Sieber (Author), Regina S. Llamas (Author)This book is a comprehensive and inviting introduction to the literary forms and cultural significance of Chinese drama as both text and performance. Each chapter offers an accessible overview and critical analysis of one or more plays--canonical as well as less frequently studied works--and their historical contexts. How to Read Chinese Drama highlights how each play sheds light on key aspects of the dramatic ...

A Midsummer Night's Dream: Coloring Novel Edition

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Report copyright infringementby William Shakespeare (Author), Emilyann Girdner (Artist)Inspired by Greek mythology, A Midsummer Night's Dream follows the adventures of young Athenian lovers, a group of actors, the Duke and Duchess of Athens, Theseus and Hippolyta, and the fairies who inhabit nearby moonlit woods. This classic tale is a romantic comedy by William Shakespeare written around 1594 to 1596. The play is one of Shakespeare's most popular works and is widely performed across the worl...

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare

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Report copyright infringementby William Shakespeare (Author), John Lotherington (Author)"I would challenge you to a battle of wits, but I see you are unarmed." --William Shakespeare Arm yourself with this volume from the Knickerbocker Classics series, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, including 17 comedies, 10 histories, 10 tragedies, and all the poems and sonnets of the world's most influential writer. This collection includes poems and plays that were not included in Shakespeare's ...

How to Tell When We Will Die: On Pain, Disability, and Doom

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Report copyright infringementby Johanna Hedva (Author)"A book for the moment and for the ages. It's questing, pissed, propulsive, funny, generous, pervy, and original--full of love and pain in all their entwined glory." --Maggie Nelson, author of The ArgonautsWINNER OF THE AMBER HOLLIBAUGH AWARD FOR LGBTQ+ SOCIAL JUSTICE WRITINGThe long-awaited essay collection from one of the most influential voices in disability activism that detonates a bomb in our collective understanding of care and illn...

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Report copyright infringementby Carrie a. Lyford (Author), Willard W. Beatty (Editor)""Iroquois Crafts: Indian Handcrafts, No. 6"" is a book written by Carrie A. Lyford that explores the traditional crafts of the Iroquois people. The book covers a wide range of crafts including beadwork, basketry, pottery, wampum, and more. It provides detailed instructions and illustrations for each craft, as well as information on the history and cultural significance of these crafts to the Iroquois people....

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Report copyright infringementby Alfred H. Dunhill (Author), James Arnold (Illustrator)The Gentle Art of Smoking is a comprehensive guide to the art of smoking, written by Alfred H. Dunhill, a renowned tobacco expert. The book covers a wide range of topics related to smoking, including the history of tobacco, the different types of tobacco and their flavors, the art of pipe smoking, the proper way to light a cigar, and much more.Dunhill provides detailed instructions on how to smoke different ...