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Popular American essayist, novelist, and journalist CHARLES DUDLEY WARNER (1829-1900) was renowned for the warmth and intimacy of his writing, which encompassed travelogue, biography and autobiography, fiction, and more, and influenced entire generations of his fellow writers. Here, the prolific writer turned editor for...

Just after he published the work now considered his masterpiece, the epic 1826 novel The Last of the Mohicans, the popular American writer JAMES FENIMORE COOPER (1789-1851) decamped for Europe, where he would live and travel for several years. Here, in this little-read collection...

November 29th 1969 a cold and windy night a mother and her nine months old son in arms walking to find a place to call home. Not really late just dusk dark. Wanted to get back to my one room that I was renting...

Author: Constance BovierISBN-10: 1591600006ISBN-13: 9781591600008Publisher: Xulon PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/2002Pages: 200Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.58lbsSize: 8.62h x 5.52w x 0.49d

"Harvey Broome was an early, indefatigable friend of the Great Smokies whose book combines an eloquent interpretation of the seasons of life they nurture with the urgent message that their conservation remains perpetually relevant. At once poetic and practical, Harvey Broome takes us into...

A biography of Gist Gee, an American scientist working for the Rockefeller Foundation in China in the early 1900s. The book also focuses on the significance of the Foundation's work in China, its support of the natural sciences, and how religious and secular beliefs...

She was adopted from Romania in 1990 at a few months old, was rejected by her adoptive family, was diagnosed with SLE (lupus), underwent severe treatment, and was later on diagnosed with more health conditions. She suffered a stroke at twenty-two. She was diagnosed...

Unquestionably, this book is 100% factual! It offers an ordinary person's (the author's) perspective on the love and mercy of God, which is based on her actual and extraordinary personal experiences. At the same time, this book highlights the power of scripture, as well...

Facts and events of my life were used to write this book. It starts with my autobiography and the events that unfolded starting at the tender age of four years old. I went through two wars--the Second World War and the Civil War. Hundreds...

Love is alluring, seductive, and elusive. Love yearns, hurts, and heals. We fall into love unprepared, and we discover new dimensions, new flavors of love everyday. JJ fell in love with conventional expectations but discovered a gut-wrenching push-pull in his heart that he never...

John Lucarell started Bluewater and river boating in November 1971, and over the years, he's enjoyed plenty of adventures. He shares the most exciting and entertaining ones in this book chronicling his trips, many of which included his good friends Kevin and Shawn.The three...

Adventures in Shelving offers a selection of William Peak's popular library columns, originally published in The Star Democrat and reprinted here with that paper's generous permission. At times humorous, at times wise, Peak's writing is always thoughtful and entertaining. He gives us a living,...

This is the story of Hugh Winton's passionate struggle to hold his land, to stay on his farm. Hail and drought cannot defeat him--but forces beyond his control, forces of the auction floor and the market places, sweep relentlessly over him and his home.Originally...

It seems the next day I found that she was not a model but a prostitute. I was neither afraid nor shocked, as she gave me pointers on how to pick a "date." Everything in my life up until now had prepared me for...

HOLLY CLAYTON is a business major, and has a B.S. degree in Teaching. She taught children and adults for many years. She is a widow, and has two children, one son and one daughter, and five grandchildren. She wrote a book on Mary's life...

The 13th Chapter is a book that was 19 years in the making, after a major car crash and some dreams that plagued me for 16 years. The dreams that haunted him have inner messages beneficial to the world. With these and cocstant Deja-vu...

"Life, it's a Beautiful Thing" is Laura Schaufel's technique of spreading the love of God. It is her method of expectantly accomplishing a desired aim. Touching lives spiritually is her intent and purpose, promoting faith, hope, and inspiration. Laura Schaufel is a witness to...

Author: Frank E. UrbanISBN-10: 1462891012ISBN-13: 9781462891016Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/30/2011Pages: 98Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.34lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.23d

Author Nicholas Andrefsky never envisioned that he would one day be a caregiver. Nothing in his life prepared him for that daunting task, but he was in need of money and his dearest friend on the planet asked for his help. Caring for Mary...

The reproach is commonly brought against musical biographies that they are monotonous: and indeed the life of the musician has not often afforded much scope for incident or variety. If he be a composer he treads the accustomed course of early struggles, hard-earned victories...

I wrote this book of poetry to help me with my addiction and share my experience with others. With the Power of Serenity you can over come any addiction.Author: Suzanne McQueenISBN-10: 1438974213ISBN-13: 9781438974217Publisher: AuthorhouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/09/2009Pages: 48Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.14lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.12d

Author: Lynn C. PotoffISBN-10: 1438928378ISBN-13: 9781438928371Publisher: AuthorhouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/11/2008Pages: 148Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.34d

Examines the influence of the notorious American anarchist "Red Emma" on the shifting social geography of sex and gender at the turn of the twentieth century.Finalist for the 2016 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award in the Women's Studies categoryWinner of the 2017...

Author: D. Freemont McCreadyISBN-10: 1436355079ISBN-13: 9781436355070Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/30/2008Pages: 168Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.89lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d

For over 45 years Genevieve Towsley was a highly respected journalist and historian in Naperville, Illinois. Through her weekly columns she chronicled and influenced the changes in Naperville from a rural community to a major and prosperous suburb. She was always a talented wordsmith,...

The Title and Sub-Title of the book are, themselves the briefest of "teaser" synopsis. DEMOCRACY AND POWER IN THE SUDAN: How Decentralization Hurts Politically, "Decentralization" should be a positive portion of democracy. However, where power does tend to be absolute, decentralization is seen to...

Told by a master storyteller, this book takes you from the horse and buggy to the moon. The mythical adventures and misadventures of seventy years are told in short stories, one right after another, each leading to the next. The story of the last...

"Even before I was born, I was trying to do things my own way. I made life difficult for my mother, Jess, who was confined to bed for the last trimester of her pregnancy. I had disappointed my father, Geoff, by insisting that I...

""It is after midnight. I walk the streets of my home town. Snow covers the ground and ice crunches under my feet. My direction is south. Not sure where I am going but that doesn't matter."" The following story is about how God took...

From the first days of his life, Mike begins to doubt and question authority. From Santa Claus to the Catholic Church to the Selective Service. His quest eventually leads to a dramatic ending in the courts.Author: Mike McAndrewISBN-10: 1304627675ISBN-13: 9781304627674Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/15/2013Pages: 492Format:...

Title: A letter to his countrymen.Author: James Fenimore CooperPublisher: Gale, Sabin Americana Description: Based on Joseph Sabin's famed bibliography, Bibliotheca Americana, Sabin Americana, 1500--1926 contains a collection of books, pamphlets, serials and other works about the Americas, from the time of their discovery to...

Delve into the vast expanse of human knowledge with Volume 12 of the esteemed "Encyclopaedia Americana." This meticulously compiled dictionary encompasses a wide array of subjects, ranging from the arts and sciences to literature, history, politics, and biography. Brought down to the present time...

"Narrative and Critical History of America, Volume 3" by Justin Winsor is a comprehensive historical account of the Americas. This volume delves into significant events and developments, offering a detailed narrative enriched with critical analysis. Winsor's work provides valuable insights into the historical context...

The Constructive Mind is an integrative study of the psychologist Frederic Bartlett's (1886-1969) life, work and legacy. Bartlett is most famous for the idea that remembering is constructive and for the concept of schema; for him, 'constructive' meant that human beings are future-oriented and...

Young children are story machines. The simple act of growing up always results in unplanned adventures and missteps that are often wildly entertaining to the family. As parents, we cope with their antics at the time, laugh about them later, then forget them as...

"Memories of a Hostess: A Chronicle of Eminent Friendships" offers a captivating glimpse into the vibrant 19th-century Boston literary scene. Drawn from the diaries of Mrs. James T. (Annie) Fields, wife of publisher James T. Fields, this meticulously prepared edition provides an intimate portrait...

Immerse yourself in the complete poetical works of Thomas Hood, a celebrated figure of English literature. This comprehensive collection showcases the breadth and depth of Hood's talent, encompassing a wide range of poems that explore themes of life, death, humor, and social commentary. "The...

This comprehensive history of England covers the tumultuous period from the accession of James II to the death of Queen Anne, examining the political, cultural, and social changes that shaped the nation at this time.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally...

This diary, kept by a clerk in the Confederate War Department in Richmond, Virginia, offers a unique and insightful perspective on life in the Confederate capital during the Civil War. Jones records the daily struggles to keep the Confederate army supplied and details the...

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,...

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,...

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,...

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,...

Author: Patrice ZappaISBN-10: 0998355062ISBN-13: 9780998355061Publisher: CrossFire Pub.Language: EnglishPublished: 11/26/2021Pages: 126Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.68lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.27d

You Have Life Stories Worth Saving!"I wish I had a book sale for every time I've heard someone say, 'My life is crazy! I could write a book!' But I suppose I'd have to refund the money for everyone who's said it and then...

SECOND EDITION A descendant of Revolutionary War heroes, Howard Louis Peckham's love for his country started early. After his dream of graduating from West Point came true, he served for twenty years in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. In 1942 he transferred to...

Frederick T. Wilson was an engineer who carried the rank of first-class petty officer and served on one of the Navy's first modern battleships, the USS Oregon, at the turn of the twentieth century. Wilson offers a rare uncensored picture of enlisted life, with...

Author: Plotinus,Stephen MacKenna,AnonISBN-10: 0837190541ISBN-13: 9780837190549Publisher: PraegerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/05/1977Pages: 328Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.24lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.88d

Author: Charles Dundas,UnknownISBN-10: 0837190894ISBN-13: 9780837190891Publisher: PraegerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/04/1977Pages: 270Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.01lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.63d

In his introduction Mr. Foss gives us a short sketch of Delius; contributions by Rogber Quilter, Charles Kennedy and Percy Scott.Author: Philip HeseltineISBN-10: 0837172926ISBN-13: 9780837172927Publisher: PraegerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/03/1974Pages: 224Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.90lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.56d