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An Easily Bewildered Child: Occasional Prose 1963-2013

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Report copyright infringementby Roy Fisher (Author), Peter Robinson (Editor)When in his seventieth year Roy Fisher published Interviews Through Time (2000), he added a Selected Prose, which meant in effect three pieces: 'Antebiography', 'Roy Fisher on Roy Fisher' and 'Talks for Words'. The enlarged second edition of Interviews Through Time (2013), a volume of interviews only, made it possible for those three pieces to join many others in this first substantial gathering of Roy Fisher's occasi...

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Report copyright infringementby Marcus Aurelius Antoninus (Author), Nelson Glenn McCrea (Introduction by)Marcus Aurelius Antoninus to Himself is a collection of personal writings by the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, also known as Marcus Aurelius Antoninus. The book is written in the form of a diary or journal, and contains the emperor's thoughts, reflections, and meditations on a wide range of topics, including philosophy, ethics, religion, and politics. The writings were not intended for pu...

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Report copyright infringementby Walter H. Peters (Author), George P. Deyoe (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...

The Strength of My Soul: Stories of Sisterhood, Triumph and Inspiration

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Report copyright infringementby Sharron Jamison (Author)We are women, the bearers of life. We live, we love, we struggle, we lose, and we hope. Through it all, we share an insatiable spirit to move forward and to persevere. We share an unquenchable faith in God, in love, and in ourselves, a faith that radiates at the core of our being--the very reason we journey in spite of seemingly insurmountable odds. In this faith, we abide, and with it, we move mountains. In this book, twenty-seven wome...

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Report copyright infringementby Bill Vossler (Author)For 12 years Bill Vossler published a monthly column in the St. Cloud Times newspaper on his unusual growing-up life, ranging from the desertion of his father when he was three, to being told at 18 that he was "the world's worst whiner." His pieces dealt with the near-death of a bully, loving to deliver newspapers every day for nine years, free from adult interference, building a baseball stadium, missing his dad, moving across the street f...

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Report copyright infringementby James G. Linck (Author)""Paulina Preferred: A Lover Of Nature Finds His Shangri-La In The High Cascades"" by James G. Linck is a book that tells the story of a man named Paulina who is deeply in love with nature. He decides to leave the city and move to the High Cascades, where he can live in harmony with the natural world. The book describes Paulina's experiences as he settles into his new home, learns about the local flora and fauna, and becomes part of the c...

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Report copyright infringementby Albert Q. Maisel (Author)""Miracles of Military Medicine"" is a comprehensive account of the advances made in military medicine over the years. The book is written by Albert Q. Maisel, a renowned medical historian and former U.S. Army officer. The book covers a wide range of topics, from the earliest forms of battlefield medicine to the latest developments in trauma care. It explores the challenges faced by military medics, including the unique demands of comba...

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Report copyright infringementby Edward Clodd (Author)""Man The Thinker"" is a book written by Edward Clodd that explores the evolution of human thought throughout history. The book examines how human beings have developed the ability to think and reason, and how this has impacted their understanding of the world around them. Clodd argues that the development of human thought has been shaped by a variety of factors, including culture, religion, and scientific discoveries. He also explores the ...

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Report copyright infringementby Marvin Kalb (Author)Dragon In The Kremlin is a non-fiction book written by Marvin Kalb. The book explores the relationship between the Soviet Union and China during the 1960s, a time when both countries were vying for power and influence on the world stage. The author, a former journalist and expert on Russian affairs, provides a detailed account of the political and ideological differences that led to the Sino-Soviet split, which ultimately weakened the commun...

The Ancient And Modern State Of The Parish Of Cramond: To Which Are Added, Biographical And Genealogical Collections (1794)

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Report copyright infringementby John Philip Wood (Author)The book ""The Ancient And Modern State Of The Parish Of Cramond: To Which Are Added, Biographical And Genealogical Collections"" was written by John Philip Wood in 1794. The book provides a comprehensive description of the parish of Cramond, located in the outskirts of Edinburgh, Scotland. The author explores the history of the parish, from its ancient origins to its modern state in the late 18th century. The book also includes biograp...

A Memoir Of The Right Honorable William Edward Hartpole Lecky (1909)

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Report copyright infringementby Elisabeth Van Dedem Lecky (Author)""A Memoir Of The Right Honorable William Edward Hartpole Lecky"" is a biographical work written by Lecky's wife, Elisabeth Van Dedem, and published in 1909. The book provides an intimate portrait of Lecky, a prominent Irish historian and politician of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It chronicles his life from his childhood in Ireland to his education at Trinity College, Dublin, his career as a writer and historian, an...

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Report copyright infringementby Harriet Jacobs (Author)The true story of an individual's struggle for self-identity, self-preservation, and freedom, Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl remains among the few extant slave narratives written by a woman. This autobiographical account chronicles the remarkable odyssey of Harriet Jacobs (1813-1897) whose dauntless spirit and faith carried her from a life of servitude and degradation in North Carolina to liberty and reunion with her children in th...

Heimskringla: Or, the Lives of the Norse Kings

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Report copyright infringementby Snorri Sturluson (Author)Great classic by Icelandic poet/chieftain chronicles the reigns of 16 high kings descended from the warrior-wizard god Odin. Major section on 15-year reign of Olav II Haraldson, patron saint of Norway. Based on earlier histories, oral traditions, plus new material by author, all presented with intelligence, warmth and objectivity. Over 130 illustrations and 5 maps. Number of Pages: 832 Dimensions: 1.8 x 8.4 x 5...

The Life Of Christ: Of A Critical Examination Of His History (1845)

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Report copyright infringementby David Frederick Strauss (Author)The Life of Christ: A Critical Examination of His History is a book written by David Frederick Strauss and published in 1845. The book is a comprehensive study of the life of Jesus Christ, examining his history from a critical perspective. Strauss was a German theologian and philosopher who sought to explore the historical accuracy of the Gospels and the life of Jesus as presented in the Bible. The book is divided into two parts:...

A Life in Letters: Notes and Prompts for a Return to Pen and Paper

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Report copyright infringementby Ronda Beaman (Author)In a digital world in which talking and texting are cheap, letter writing may be our last truly human art--and the most powerful act of authenticity available to us all.Letter writing is more than communication--it's connection, reflection, and sometimes even transformation. A letter is a piece of yourself, preserved in ink and paper, that says, "I cared enough to take the time."In a time of auto-corrected feelings and fleeting texts, A Lif...

Dateline World-20 Dispatches from the Earth & One from Hell

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Report copyright infringementby Milton J. Nieuwsma (Author), Tom Stites (Foreword by)"A favorite shelf in my bookcase leads with By-Line: Ernest Hemingway, a compendium of journalism the great novelist wrote to support himself as he worked on his fiction. Right next to it is Ernie's War, dispatches by Ernie Pyle, the most famous of World War II correspondents. Milton Nieuwsma's fine volume joins this shelf of honor." -From the foreword by Tom Stites, two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning editor/jou...

Four Years In The Army Of The Potomac: A Soldier's Recollections (1881)

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Report copyright infringementby Evan Rowland Jones (Author)""Four Years in the Army of the Potomac: A Soldier's Recollections"" is a memoir written by Evan Rowland Jones, a Union soldier who fought in the American Civil War. The book was originally published in 1881 and provides a firsthand account of Jones' experiences during the war, including his enlistment, training, and battles fought in the Army of the Potomac.Jones' memoir offers a unique perspective on the Civil War, as he was a membe...

The Sonnets Of Sir Philip Sidney: Astrophel And Stella (1898)

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Report copyright infringementby Philip Sidney (Author)The Sonnets of Sir Philip Sidney: Astrophel and Stella is a collection of sonnets written by the English poet and courtier Sir Philip Sidney. The sonnets were first published in 1591 and were dedicated to Sidney's love interest, Penelope Devereux, who was also the inspiration for the character Stella in the poems. The collection consists of 108 sonnets, each written in the traditional form of 14 lines with a rhyme scheme of abab cdcd efef ...

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Report copyright infringementby Bill Dunn (Author)This scrupulously edited and annotated collection throws extraordinary light on the genesis, composition and publication of The Ginger Man, a masterpiece that censors and critics could not stop, going on to sell 50 million copies worldwide.The riveting backstory of the classic novel set in post-war bohemian Dublin is finally told in 220 intimate and revealing letters between author J.P. Donleavy and his Trinity College friends, Gainor Steven C...

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Report copyright infringementby Edward John Trelawny (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 imp...

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Report copyright infringementby Frederick Chamier (Author)Title: Ben Brace, the last of Nelson's Agamemnons.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along wit...

Making Face, Making Soul/Haciendo Caras: Creative and Critical Perspectives of Feminists of Color

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Report copyright infringementby Gloria Anzaldúa (Editor)A bold collection of creative pieces and theoretical essays by women of color. Making Face, Making Soul includes over 70 works by poets, writers, artists, and activists such as Paula Gunn Allen, Norma Alarcón, Gloria Anzaldúa, Lorna Dee Cervantes, Barbara Christian, Chrystos, Sandra Cisneros, Michelle Cliff, Judith Ortiz Cofer, Elena Creef, Audre Lorde, María Lugones, Jewelle Gomez, Joy Harjo, bell hooks, June Jordan, Trinh T. Minh-ha, J...

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Report copyright infringementby J. I. Lighthall (Author)This Is A New Release Of The Original 1883 Edition. Number of Pages: 152 Dimensions: 0.33 x 10 x 7.01 IN Publication Date: March 30, 2014

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Report copyright infringementby Dale Carnegie (Author)Public Speaking and Influencing Men in Business by Dale Carnegie is a comprehensive guide to mastering the art of public speaking and persuasion in the business world. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the principles of effective public speaking, including how to prepare and deliver a speech, how to engage an audience, and how to handle nervousness and stage fright.The second part of the book is dedicated ...

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Report copyright infringementby Anne Clifford (Author), V. Sackville-West (Introduction by)The Diary of the Lady Anne Clifford is a historical book written by Anne Clifford, an English noblewoman who lived from 1590 to 1676. The book is a collection of diary entries written by Lady Anne over the course of her life, chronicling her experiences as a member of the aristocracy during the 17th century. Lady Anne was a remarkable woman for her time, as she was one of the few women of her social sta...

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Report copyright infringementby Kenneth Attiwill (Author)Fortress: The Story Of The Siege And Fall Of Singapore is a historical account of the events that led to the fall of Singapore during World War II. The book is written by Kenneth Attiwill, an Australian historian who specializes in military history. The book provides a detailed and comprehensive account of the events that took place during the siege of Singapore, which lasted from December 1941 to February 1942. The book covers the mili...

Eisenhower's Own Story Of The War: The Complete Report By The Supreme Commander On The War In Europe

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Report copyright infringementby Dwight D. Eisenhower (Author)Eisenhower's Own Story Of The War: The Complete Report By The Supreme Commander On The War In Europe is a comprehensive account of the Second World War in Europe, written by Dwight D. Eisenhower, who served as the Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces during the war. The book covers the period from the invasion of Normandy in June 1944 to the end of the war in May 1945. Eisenhower provides a detailed and insightful analysis of the ...

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Report copyright infringementby F. Sherwood Taylor (Author)The Alchemists: Founders of Modern Chemistry is a book written by F. Sherwood Taylor that explores the history of alchemy and its impact on modern chemistry. The book discusses the origins of alchemy, its practices and beliefs, and its influence on the development of modern chemistry. It also profiles some of the most influential alchemists, including Paracelsus, Robert Boyle, and Isaac Newton. The author delves into the alchemical th...

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Report copyright infringementby Grey Owl (Author)Tales Of An Empty Cabin is a collection of stories written by Grey Owl, a renowned author and conservationist. The book is set in the wilderness of Canada and features the author's personal experiences and observations of the natural world. The stories are written in a poetic and reflective style, and cover a range of topics including the beauty and power of nature, the relationship between humans and animals, and the importance of conservation...

Danger Forward: The Story of the First Division in World War II

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Report copyright infringementby H. R. Knickerbocker (Author), Jack Thompson (Author), Jack Belden (Author)Danger Forward: The Story Of The First Division In World War II is a historical account of the First Division's involvement in World War II. Written by H.R. Knickerbocker, the book provides a comprehensive look at the division's experiences during the war, including their battles and campaigns. The author uses primary sources and interviews with soldiers to provide a detailed and personal...

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Report copyright infringementby Alexandre de Tilly (Author), Francoise Delisle (Translator), Havelock Ellis (Introduction by)A firsthand account of aristocratic life before, during, and after the French Revolution, this memoir chronicles the extravagant, scandalous, and ultimately tragic journey of a French nobleman. From Versailles to exile, the Comte de Tilly details court intrigue, duels, romances, and shifting political tides with wit and unflinching candor. His reflections illuminate the...

Gospel of Bartholomew: The Lost Apocryphal Text of Hidden Biblical Mysteries, Angelic Revelations & The Descent into the Underworld

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Report copyright infringementby Bartholomew the Apostle (Author)Have you ever wondered why some of the most thrilling and dramatic spiritual accounts were excluded from the canonical Bible?The Gospel of Bartholomew is a captivating journey into the heart of early Christian mysticism and apocryphal lore. For centuries, texts like this were kept at the fringes of mainstream theology, yet they hold the key to understanding the rich, diverse, and often dramatic beliefs of the early church. Attrib...