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Report copyright infringementby Lara Zoble (Editor)A sin for every day of the week!Indulge in the wickedly entertaining world of The Best of The Seven Deadly Sins-a sharp, hilarious, and thought-provoking collection of essays exploring pride, greed, lust, envy, gluttony, wrath, and sloth through the eyes of comedians and storytellers. From the envy-fueled spiral of social media doomscrolling to the chaotic pursuit of lust and the never-ending search for identity, these essays turn our most sh...

Deutsche Menschen: Das Buch versammelt 27 Briefe aus den hundert Jahren zwischen 1783 und 1883, von der Französischen Revolution bis zur Gründerzeit

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Report copyright infringementby Walter Benjamin (Author)"Deutsche Menschen" ist eine Briefsammlung, zusammengestellt und kommentiert von Walter Benjamin. Das Buch versammelt siebenundzwanzig Briefe aus den hundert Jahren zwischen 1783 und 1883, also ungefähr von der Französischen Revolution bis zur Gründerzeit. Mit dem 1936 unter dem Pseudonym Detlef Holz in der Schweiz gedruckten Buch "Deutsche Menschen" beabsichtigte Walter Benjamin unter anderem, dem vom Nationalsozialismus beherrschten De...

Twelve Years a Slave (Collector's Edition) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket)

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Report copyright infringementby Solomon Northup (Author) Collector's Edition Laminated Hardback with Jacket One moment, you're free, living your life-and the next, you're chained, sold, and stripped of everything you hold dear. This is the chilling fate of a free African American man who finds himself betrayed and thrust into the horrors of slavery. As he fights to endure the brutality and dehumanization of plantation life, his resilience and hope become a beacon of strength. Through vivid, u...

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Report copyright infringementby Ion Idriess (Author)At the height of his national success, Ion Idriess wrote nine articles for the new national magazine Walkabout which presage his future books. These were published between 1934 and 1938 when places like the Torres Strait, the Kimberleys, Darwin, and the Northern Territory were the final frontiers for most Australians. This is the first time they have been collected, along with three other stories from this period. Number of Page...

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Report copyright infringementby Keith Tuma (Author)A book of and about literary anecdotes, On Leave presents passing observations concerning the anecdote in a modular prose that tracks the events of a year on leave. Its cast of characters includes avant-garde poets, students, friends, family, and strangers encountered on travels in a year away from university work. Fragments of conversation with Bernadette Mayer, Tom Raworth, Trevor Joyce, John Wilkinson, Harryette Mullen, and many others lea...

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Report copyright infringementby Jeffrey Allen Tucker (Editor) One of the most prolific African American authors of his time, John A. Williams (1925-2015) made his mark as a journalist, educator, and writer. Having worked for Newsweek, Ebony, and Jet magazines, Williams went on to write twelve novels and numerous works of nonfiction. A vital link between the Black Arts movement and the previous era, Williams crafted works of fiction that relied on historical research as much as his own finely ...

Cats, Dogs and I: Stories from La Paix Chez Les Betes

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Report copyright infringementby Colette (Author), Alexandre Gagarine (Translator)This is a new release of the original 1924 edition. Number of Pages: 162 Dimensions: 0.35 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN Publication Date: October 27, 2013

The Essence of Plotinus: Extracts from the Six Enneads and Porphyry's Life of Plotinus

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Report copyright infringementby Stephen MacKenna (Author), Porphyry (Author)This is a new release of the original 1948 edition. Number of Pages: 328 Dimensions: 0.69 x 10 x 7.01 IN Publication Date: October 27, 2013

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Report copyright infringementby Emma Goldman (Author)This vintage book contains Emma Goldman's 1924 work, "My Further Disillusionment in Russia". It is a continuation of her previous book "My Disillusionment in Russia", wherein she recounted some of her experiences in Russia. She went to the country to investigate personally what she believed to be the nearest approach to a utopia the world had ever seen. What she found was so disappointing, however, that she thought it her duty to set forth ...

The English Essayists: A Comprehensive Selection From the Works of the Great Essayists, From Lord Bacon to John Ruskin

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Report copyright infringementby Robert Cochrane (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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work....

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Report copyright infringementby Martin Abramson (Author), Jack Benny (Foreword by), George Jessel (Other)Additional Contributing Authors Are Eddie Cantor And Walter Winchell. Number of Pages: 52 Dimensions: 0.11 x 11.02 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: November 02, 2012

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Report copyright infringementby Fanchon Royer (Author)St. Francis Solanus: Apostle to America is a biographical account of the life and work of St. Francis Solanus, a Franciscan missionary who dedicated his life to spreading the Gospel in South America during the 16th century. Written by Fanchon Royer, the book provides a comprehensive overview of St. Francis Solanus' life, from his early years in Spain to his arrival in Peru and subsequent travels throughout the continent. The book explores ...

Belvidere Illustrated: Historical, Descriptive And Biographical (1896)

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Report copyright infringementby Belvidere Illinois Republican (Author)Belvidere Illustrated: Historical, Descriptive And Biographical is a book published in 1896 by the Belvidere Illinois Republican. The book is a comprehensive guide to the history, culture, and people of Belvidere, Illinois. It provides a detailed account of the city's founding, its growth and development, and the major events and milestones that have shaped its history. The book also includes a wealth of biographical inform...

Biography Of Zadock Pratt, Of Prattsville, New York (1852)

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Report copyright infringementby Nahum Capen (Author)""Biography Of Zadock Pratt, Of Prattsville, New York"" is a book written by Nahum Capen in 1852. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life and achievements of Zadock Pratt, a prominent businessman and politician from Prattsville, New York. The biography covers Pratt's early life, his rise to success in the tanning industry, and his involvement in politics. The book also explores Pratt's philanthropic efforts, including the found...

Kingdom Of The Saints: The Story Of Brigham Young And The Mormons

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Report copyright infringementby Ray Benedict Jr. West (Author)An Ex-Mormon's Sympathetic History Of Mormonism In America, From The Founding Of The Church In 1830 To The Present, With Emphasis On Joseph Smith And Brigham Young. Number of Pages: 426 Dimensions: 0.87 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN Publication Date: October 06, 2012

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Report copyright infringementby William R. Denslow (Author), Harry S. Truman (Author)""10,000 Famous Freemasons, V1: A-D"" is a book written by William R. Denslow that provides a comprehensive list of notable individuals who were members of the Freemasonry organization. The book is divided into four volumes, with this first volume covering the letters A-D. The book includes biographical information on each person listed, as well as their Masonic affiliation and achievements within the organiz...

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Report copyright infringementby Horatio Seymour Rubens (Author) Number of Pages: 466 Dimensions: 0.94 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN Publication Date: June 23, 2012

Ghost Stories of the California Missions: And Rhymes of the Gypsy Trail

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Report copyright infringementby George Walter Caldwell (Author), George F. Mason (Illustrator) Number of Pages: 202 Dimensions: 0.43 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN Publication Date: October 06, 2012

Fifty Years Of Neurosurgery: A Personal Story

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Report copyright infringementby Ernest Sachs (Author) Number of Pages: 200 Dimensions: 0.42 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN Publication Date: October 15, 2011

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Report copyright infringementby Walter Lewis Wilson (Author)This Means That is a book in the English language by Walter Lewis Wilson.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. 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, tha...

Life And Times Of Fray Junipero Serra, V1-2: Or The Man Who Never Turned Back, 1713-1784

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Report copyright infringementby Maynard J. Geiger (Author)The book ""Life And Times Of Fray Junipero Serra, V1-2: Or The Man Who Never Turned Back, 1713-1784"" by Maynard J. Geiger is a two-volume biography of Fray Junipero Serra, a Spanish Franciscan friar who played a significant role in the establishment of missions in California during the 18th century. The first volume covers Serra's early life, from his birth in Majorca, Spain in 1713, to his arrival in Mexico in 1749. It traces his jou...

Historical, Genealogical, And Biographical Account Of The Jolliffe Family Of Virginia, 1652-1893 (1893)

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Report copyright infringementby William Jolliffe (Author), Elizabeth Ann Jolliffe (Author)Historical, Genealogical, and Biographical Account of the Jolliffe Family of Virginia, 1652-1893 is a book written by William Jolliffe in 1893. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Jolliffe family, tracing their roots back to 1652 in Virginia. The author has compiled a detailed genealogy of the family, including their ancestors and descendants, as well as their relationships with other promin...

John Dooley, Confederate Soldier: His War Journal

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Report copyright infringementby John Dooley (Author), Joseph T. Durkin (Editor), Douglas Southall Freeman (Foreword by)One of the best primary accounts of the Civil War by a Confederate. John Dooley was the youngest son of Irish immigrants to Richmond, Virginia, where his father prospered, and the family took a leading position among Richmond's sizeable Irish community. Early in 1862, John left his studies at Georgetown University to serve in the First Virginia Infantry Regiment, in which his...

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Report copyright infringementby Franklin Sawyer (Author)The Eighth Ohio At Gettysburg: Address By General Franklin Sawyer (1889) is a historical account of the role played by the Eighth Ohio regiment in the Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War. The book is a transcript of a speech given by General Franklin Sawyer, who was a colonel in the Eighth Ohio regiment during the battle.The book provides a detailed description of the events leading up to the battle, the strategies employe...

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Report copyright infringementby Mahipati (Author), Justin E. Abbott (Translator), N. R. Godbole (Translator)Nectar From Indian Saints is a book written by Mahipati, a 17th-century Marathi writer and poet. The book is a collection of biographies and teachings of Indian saints, including both Hindu and Muslim saints. The book is divided into three parts, with each part focusing on a different group of saints. The first part of the book includes biographies of Hindu saints such as Namdev, Eknath...

Syrian Songs, Proverbs, And Stories (1902)

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Report copyright infringementby Henry Minor Huxley (Editor)Syrian Songs, Proverbs, And Stories is a book written by Henry Minor Huxley and published in 1902. The book is a collection of traditional Syrian folk songs, proverbs, and stories. It provides a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of Syria and the Levant region. The songs in the book cover a wide range of themes, including love, war, and religion, and are accompanied by translations and explanations of their meanings. The proverbs...

Uncle John Vassar: Or The Fight Of Faith (1879)

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Report copyright infringementby E. T. Vassar (Author), A. J. Gordon (Introduction by)Uncle John Vassar: Or The Fight Of Faith is a book written by E.T. Vassar and published in 1879. The book is a biography of John Vassar, a devout Christian evangelist who lived in the mid-19th century. John Vassar was known for his tireless efforts in spreading the gospel of Christ and for his unwavering faith in the face of adversity. The book covers his life from his early years as a farmer in upstate New Y...

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Report copyright infringementby Albert Einstein (Author)Sidelights on Relativity is a book written by the famous physicist Albert Einstein. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the theory of relativity and offers insights into the scientific and philosophical implications of this groundbreaking theory. Einstein presents the theory of relativity in a clear and accessible way, making it easy for readers to understand the key concepts and ideas behind this revolutionary theory. The book...

Jack Sterry, The Jessie Scout: An Incident Of The Second Battle Of Manassas, On Which Turned The Course Of The Campaign (1906)

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Report copyright infringementby John Cussons (Author)""Jack Sterry, The Jessie Scout: An Incident Of The Second Battle Of Manassas, On Which Turned The Course Of The Campaign"" is a historical book written by John Cussons in 1906. The book narrates the story of Jack Sterry, a young Confederate soldier who, during the Second Battle of Manassas, was sent on a dangerous mission to gather information about the Union army's movements. Sterry disguised himself as a Union soldier and infiltrated ene...

William Gilmore Simms: The Novelist, The Poet (1896)

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Report copyright infringementby Samuel Albert Link (Author)""William Gilmore Simms: The Novelist, The Poet"" is a biography written by Samuel Albert Link in 1896. The book provides a detailed account of the life and work of William Gilmore Simms, a prominent American author and poet of the 19th century. Simms is known for his contributions to Southern literature and his depictions of the antebellum South. The biography covers Simms' early life, his education, and his literary career. Link pro...

Quintus Curtius Rufus: Life And Exploits Of Alexander The Great (1854)

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Report copyright infringementby Quintus Curtius Rufus (Author), William Henry Crosby (Editor)Quintus Curtius Rufus: Life And Exploits Of Alexander The Great (1854) is a historical account of the life and conquests of Alexander the Great, as written by the Roman historian Quintus Curtius Rufus in the 1st century AD. The book is a comprehensive and detailed portrayal of Alexander's life, beginning with his childhood and education under Aristotle, and following his rise to power as the King of M...

Hannibal: A History Of The Art Of War Among The Carthaginians And Romans Down To The Battle Of Pydna, 168 B. C. (1891)

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Report copyright infringementby Theodore Ayrault Dodge (Author)Hannibal: A History Of The Art Of War Among The Carthaginians And Romans Down To The Battle Of Pydna, 168 B. C. is a historical book written by Theodore Ayrault Dodge and published in 1891. The book provides a detailed account of the military tactics and strategies used by both the Carthaginians and Romans during the Second Punic War, with a particular emphasis on the leadership of Hannibal Barca. The book begins with an overview ...