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Report copyright infringementby Sonja Livingston (Author)At the Dreamland, women and girls flicker from the shadows to take their proper place in the spotlight. In this lyrical collection, Sonja Livingston weaves together strands of research and imagination to conjure figures from history, literature, legend, and personal memory. The result is a series of essays that highlight lives as varied, troubled, and spirited as America itself. Harnessing the power of language, Livingston breathes life...

What Was It Like Growing Up in the 90s?: A Journal to Revisit and Share the Rad 90s

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Report copyright infringementby Riya Aarini (Author)Take a riveting trip back to your '90s childhood-before the blitz of cell phones, social media, and email upended daily life. Everything felt simpler during this decade, when kids rode their bikes around town and didn't go home until the street lights turned on. Answer the 200+ prompts in this journal for afternoons of nostalgia. Share your answers with friends and loved ones, so they learn how rewarding childhood was before the onslaught of...

What Was It Like Growing Up in the 80s?: A Journal to Revisit and Share the Totally Awesome 80s

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Report copyright infringementby Riya Aarini (Author)The 1980s is one of the most recognizable decades, with big hair, face-to-face interactions, and all-around sincerity. The '80s brings up nostalgic feelings for many. Return to your childhood via this journal, where you fill in your own unique and collective experiences from this bold and unforgettable decade. Share your answers with friends or a significant other so they get to know you on a whole new level. Or answer the prompts and gift t...

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Report copyright infringementby Yuri Mamleev (Author), Charlie Smith (Translator)Yuri Mamleev (1931-2015) is known today in his native Russia and in some parts of Europe as the founder of an original literary genre known as Metaphysical Realism. While reputed for his uniquely uncanny and disturbing literary investigations of death, metaphysical matters like the Self, and what he called "the Abyss," little attention to date has been paid to one of Mamleev's formative spiritual trials: his exil...

NKJV, Pew Bible, Hardcover, Blue, Red Letter Edition

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Report copyright infringementby Thomas Nelson (Author)The Thomas Nelson NKJV Pew Bible has long been a trusted and durable Bible for use in churches and various worship settings. This edition is published in large NKJV Comfort Print type, which was designed exclusively for Thomas Nelson to be the most readable at any size.Make sure the Bible they find at their seat is something truly special. With the popular New King James Version set in Thomas Nelson's beautiful, new custom NKJV font, the N...

At Your Side: A Collection of Final Days

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Report copyright infringementby Gabriella Forbes (Author)Take a closer look at the unpredictable world of elder care, and you will see people who cannot speak suddenly find their voices. They will not sit together but will happily sing together. They will not look at each other but share a prolonged hug after the meal is done. Take a closer look and you will see the beauty and the dignity of those in their final days. In these sixteen vignettes, Forbes moves beyond the clinical charts and fir...

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Report copyright infringementby Stephen G. Wright (Author)This is a collection of poetry written beginning in 1975 until the early 1990s. The writing of the poems was done based upon direct life experiences, events or inspirations found in day-to-day living. The poems cover a wide range of topics, yet focus, for the most part, on how we view love, our relationships, and dealing with life as a whole. The author uses a style that came, in part, from his Grandmother. She was greatly influenced b...

I'll See You Again: The Bittersweet Love Story and Wartime Letters of Jeanette MacDonald and Gene Raymond: Volume 2: The Letters

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Report copyright infringementby Maggie McCormick (Author)During the Golden Age of Hollywood, actress/singer Jeanette MacDonald and actor Gene Raymond were touted as one of the happiest couples in show business. In recent years, many sources claimed their marriage was a sham. This three-volume series examines the truth about the Raymonds' relationship, often in their own words, from unpublished letters and various drafts of Jeanette's unpublished autobiography. In volume two, the Raymonds' sur...

Large Print - How to Grow Old and a Guide to Friendship - Grand Type Collector's Edition - Matte Hardcover with Dust Jacket

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Report copyright infringementby Cicero (Author)Experience timeless classics like never before in this Grand Type Collector's EditionWith clear, easy-to-read formatting, this edition is designed for readers who prefer or require larger text without sacrificing the excitement of the original.Large Print Features: 18-point font: Generously sized text for maximum readability and comfort. Sans-serif font: Clean, modern typeface designed to reduce visual strain. Italics are bolded: Important em...

What My Father and I Don't Talk about: Sixteen Writers Break the Silence

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Report copyright infringementby Michele Filgate (Author)A follow-up to the wildly successful What My Mother and I Don't Talk About, this "moving and deeply relatable" (Qian Julie Wang, New York Times bestselling author of Beautiful Country) collection of essays from sixteen notable writers breaks the silence on the complex--and sometimes contentious--relationships we have with our fathers. What My Mother and I Don't Talk About is a rare gem in the literary world. Both a viral sensation onlin...

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Report copyright infringementby Lucia True Ames Mead (Author)Milton's England is a historical and literary work written by Lucia True Ames Mead and published in 1902. The book explores the life and times of the famous English poet, John Milton, and his impact on the political and cultural landscape of England during the 17th century. Mead delves into the religious and political turmoil of the period, including the English Civil War, the rise of Puritanism, and the Restoration. She also examin...

Five Hundred Mistakes Of Daily Occurrence In Speaking, Pronouncing And Writing The English Language: Corrected (1873)

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Report copyright infringementby Walton Burgess (Author)""Five Hundred Mistakes Of Daily Occurrence In Speaking, Pronouncing And Writing The English Language: Corrected"" is a book written by Burgess and Walton in 1873. As the title suggests, the book is a comprehensive guide to common errors made in speaking, pronouncing, and writing the English language. The authors identify and correct 500 common mistakes that occur in daily communication. The book covers a wide range of topics, including g...

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Report copyright infringementby Maria Montessori (Author), Nancy McCormick Rambusch (Introduction by)Dr. Montessori's Own Handbook is a comprehensive guide to the Montessori method of education, written by its founder, Maria Montessori. The book provides an overview of the philosophy and principles of the Montessori approach, which emphasizes hands-on learning and self-directed exploration.Dr. Montessori's Own Handbook covers a wide range of topics related to Montessori education, including t...

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Report copyright infringementby Leon Henkin (Author), W. Norman Smith (Author), Verne J. Varineau (Author)Retracing Elementary Mathematics is a comprehensive book written by Leon Henkin that offers an in-depth exploration of elementary mathematics. The book is designed to help readers understand the fundamental concepts and principles of mathematics in a clear and concise manner. The book covers a wide range of topics, including number theory, geometry, algebra, and calculus. It also includes...

Common Sense In Education And Teaching: An Introduction To Practice (1905)

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Report copyright infringementby P. A. Barnett (Author)""Common Sense in Education and Teaching: An Introduction to Practice"" is a book written by P.A. Barnett and first published in 1905. The book aims to provide an overview of the principles and practices of effective teaching, drawing on the author's experience as a teacher and educational administrator. Barnett argues that education should be practical and relevant to the needs of students, and that teachers should focus on developing the...

The Measurement of Social Competence: A Manual for the Vineland Social Maturity Scale

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Report copyright infringementby Edgar Arnold Doll (Author)The book titled ""The Measurement of Social Competence: A Manual for the Vineland Social Maturity Scale"" by Edgar Arnold Doll is a comprehensive guide to the Vineland Social Maturity Scale, which is a standardized tool for measuring social competence in individuals. The book provides a detailed overview of the scale, including its history, development, and administration procedures.The Vineland Social Maturity Scale is designed to ass...

Lessons in Lip-Reading for Self-Instruction

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Report copyright infringementby Edward B. Nitchie (Author)This Is A New Release Of The Original 1909 Edition. Number of Pages: 138 Dimensions: 0.3 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN Publication Date: March 30, 2014

The Entire Memoirs of Marguerite de Valois

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Report copyright infringementby Marguerite D Queen Marguerite de Valois (Author), Queen Marguerite de Valois (Author)The Entire Memoirs of Marguerite De Valois is a book written by Queen Marguerite De Valois, which is a detailed account of her life and experiences during the 16th century. The book is a memoir that covers the period of her childhood, her marriage to King Henry IV of France, and her life in the French court. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a spec...

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Report copyright infringementby Heinrich 1797-1856 Heine (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 i...

Special Talents And Defects: Their Significance For Education

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Report copyright infringementby Leta Stetter Hollingworth (Author), M. V. O'Shea (Editor)""Special Talents and Defects: Their Significance for Education"" is a book written by Leta Stetter Hollingworth that explores the relationship between giftedness, learning disabilities, and education. The book delves into the concept of intelligence, discussing the various types of intelligence and how they relate to academic success. Hollingworth also examines the impact of environmental factors on inte...

The Foundations of Mathematics: A Contribution to the Philosophy of Geometry

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Report copyright infringementby Paul Carus (Author)This Is A New Release Of The Original 1908 Edition. Number of Pages: 148 Dimensions: 0.32 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN Publication Date: March 30, 2014

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Report copyright infringementby George Gordon Byron (Author)Title: Sardanapalus, a tragedy. The Two Foscari, a tragedy. Cain, a mystery.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 arou...

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Report copyright infringementby James a. Herne (Author), James A. Herne (Editor), Julie A. Herne (Introduction by)This collection showcases James A. Herne's powerful contributions to American theater, particularly his focus on realism and human emotions. Shore Acres, his most famous play, is a heartwarming and dramatic portrayal of rural life in New England, centering on themes of family, tradition, and the tension between progress and preservation. Herne's works often explore the everyday st...

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Report copyright infringementby Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson (Author), R. Farquharson (Robert Farquha Sharp (Author)Experience the wit and charm of Norwegian literature with "Three Comedies" by Bj rnstjerne M. Bj rnson, a master of drama and a Nobel laureate. This collection presents a trio of Bj rnson's celebrated plays, showcasing his talent for crafting engaging comedies that explore universal themes with humor and insight. A cornerstone of European drama, Bj rnson's work offers a compelling glim...

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Report copyright infringementby Anthony Munday (Author), Jack Stillinger (Editor)Anthony Munday's Zelauto: The Fountaine of Fame, 1580 is a play set in ancient Greece that explores themes of love, power, and fame. The play follows the story of Zelauto, a young man who becomes obsessed with gaining fame and fortune. He is willing to do anything to achieve his goal, including betraying his friends and manipulating those around him. Along the way, he falls in love with a woman named Emelia, but ...

Elizabethan Drama V2: Dekker, Jonson, Beaumont, Fletcher, Webster, Massinger: V47 Harvard Classics

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Report copyright infringementby Charles W. Eliot (Editor)This Is A New Release Of The Original 1910 Edition. Number of Pages: 462 Dimensions: 0.93 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN Publication Date: March 30, 2014

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Report copyright infringementby Matthew C. Farmer (Author), C. W. Marshall (Editor), Niall W. Slater (Editor)This is the first accessible volume exploring and analysing evidence for Greek Old Comedy through what remains only in the form of fragments of plays. Hundreds of comedies were written and performed in Athens during this period (roughly 486-386 BCE), but only eleven survive intact from this era; all eleven are by the same author, Aristophanes. We are fortunate, however, to possess a su...

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Report copyright infringementby David Lindsay (Author)Ane Satire Of The Three Estates: In Commendation Of Virtue And Vituperation Of Vice (1602) is a play written by David Lindsay. It is a satirical work that critiques the political and social systems of 16th century Scotland. The play is divided into three parts, each representing one of the three estates: the clergy, the nobility, and the common people. The play is set in the court of King James V and features a variety of characters, inclu...

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Report copyright infringementby Norman Rosenblood (Editor)An attempt to reinterpret Shaw for modern audiences, this collection of essays will appeal not only to Shavian scholars, but to anyone who has been delighted and stimulated by the playwright's keen wit and sensitive awareness of social issues Number of Pages: 152 Dimensions: 0.35 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: December 15, 1971

Essays on Song-Writing: With a Collection of Such English Songs as Are Most Eminent for Poetical Merit. to Which Are Added Some Original Piece

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Report copyright infringementby John Aikin (Author), Robert Harding Evans (Author)Title: Essays on song-writing: with a collection of such English songs as are most eminent for poetical merit. To which are added some original pieces. [By J. Aikin.]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, jou...