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Author: Kevin N. BolandISBN-10: 1441583491ISBN-13: 9781441583499Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/21/2010Pages: 260Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.85lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.59d

This is a story of a young lad from a farm in Southern Illinois who had a dream of becoming a fighter pilot in the United States Air Force. After many potential pitfalls the dream was realized. Adventures beyond the dreams unfolded as a...

This book is about the never ending trials and tribulations Shiro Miyazaki encountered during his short years remaining in his life. These are covered in his letters. This book contains 89 letters he wrote to two artist friends living in Seattle during these eight...

G.S Whiteley and Co was a well known Blacksmith's business in Rastrick, Brighouse, for many years. In this book Clifford Riley tells of its history and gives technical details of the Blacksmiths trade, interspersed with amusing anecdotes and excellent photographs and diagrams. The story...

My Horses, My Healers begins as a childhood drama of sexual abuse in the life of the author, and through the healing power of interacting with horses, Shelley Rosenberg transforms her experience into a protocol for self-healing through the willingness to be with the...

Dr. Saul Nitzberg, a survivor of Auschwitz, passed away in February 2000. Because his wife had spent many hours interviewing Dr. Nitzberg, the authors chose to tell his story by using Saul's own words, interlaced with narrative. The numerous papers, letters and documents his...

Author: Don BellISBN-10: 1425789323ISBN-13: 9781425789329Publisher: Xlibris UsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/14/2008Pages: 112Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.71lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d

Author: Muhammad AbdullahISBN-10: 1420864009ISBN-13: 9781420864007Publisher: AuthorhouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/14/2005Pages: 664Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.15lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.10w x 1.61d

Staten Island Memoirs is a 1960s love story about Paris Polanski and Helen Jones in Staten Island, New York. Paris is a young man infatuated with a beautiful young woman he met but is too shy and insecure to express his feelings for her....

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...

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...

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...

This amazing book originally published privately by Dr. William Thornton (chief architect for the Washington Capitol) is now available in a Lulu Modern First Trade Paperback edition. Fascinating look at how Thomas Jefferson worked with an architect that was of the same mindset as...

The Works of James Arminius Volume 1 is a comprehensive collection of writings by the 16th-century Dutch theologian James Arminius. Arminius was a prominent figure in the Protestant Reformation and is known for his views on free will, predestination, and the nature of salvation....

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...

The Poetical Works of William Basse, 1602-1653 is a collection of poems written by the English poet William Basse. Basse was a contemporary of William Shakespeare and his poetry reflects the themes and styles of the early 17th century. The book includes a variety...

The first English-language monograph on the French dancer and model, Cléo de Mérode and the Rise of Modern Celebrity Culture explores the haunting legacy of this intriguing and glamorous figure, an international celebrity at the dawn of modern celebrity culture. Situating Mérode at a...

Self-taught in her father's library, the writer, satirist and poet Lady Mary Wortley Montagu had an inexhaustible appetite for travel and society. This third edition of her Letters and Works (1866) offers insight into the ambitions and frustrations of one of the most unconventional...

Self-taught in her father's library, the writer, satirist and poet Lady Mary Wortley Montagu had an inexhaustible appetite for travel and society. This third edition of her Letters and Works (1866) offers insight into the ambitions and frustrations of one of the most unconventional...

When Valma s father abandons her mother during the Great Depression, her mother is forced to make an agonizing decision. At the tender age of four, Valma, along with her two younger siblings, is placed into foster care, beginning a life of uncertainty and...

A delightful collection of literary essays, Andrew Lang's "Letters to Dead Authors" offers a unique perspective on the lives and works of some of history's most celebrated writers. Through a series of imagined letters, Lang engages in witty and insightful literary criticism, exploring the...

Samuel W. Pennypacker offers a collection of fascinating biographical sketches in this book. With a focus on American history and notable figures, readers can gain a better understanding of the people who helped shape the nation. Pennypacker's writing is engaging and insightful, making this...

This book provides a detailed account of Venice's history during the tumultuous years between the end of the 18th century and mid-19th century. Author Edmund Flagg paints a vivid picture of the city in the midst of political and social upheaval, chronicling the key...

Cobb's collection of poetry captures the spirit and beauty of rural life in the Kentucky mountains. Her verses reflect a deep connection to the land and its people, and will resonate with anyone who appreciates the natural world and its simple pleasures.This work has...

Authentic Letters from Upper Canada is a collection of personal letters written by Thomas William Magrath during his time in Canada. The letters provide a firsthand account of life in Upper Canada in the early 19th century, as well as insights into the region's...

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,...

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,...

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,...

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,...

Susen Hickman's memoir is an engaging story that speaks to the human desire for connection to oneself and others, not only in the face of loss, but in the moving forward to embrace new horizons. Susen's exquisite imagery and grace-filled poetry drew me directly...

OLD SCHOOL HUSTLER AND EX-BLACK PANTHER, HIP-HOP GRANDPA, KICKING THE GAME AROUND WITH THE GRANDKIDS "If you look deep enough into your Soul, You will come face to face with Ancient African Spirituality If you look deep enough into Ancient African Spirituality, You will...

Author: Tim SchaffnerISBN-10: 0837184967ISBN-13: 9780837184968Publisher: PraegerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/19/1975Pages: 666Format: HardcoverWeight: 2.32lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.44d

Author: Leon Howard,Robert HowardISBN-10: 0837152224ISBN-13: 9780837152226Publisher: PraegerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/21/1971Pages: 320Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.62lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.88d

Throughout the history of the United States, the acts of a few have proved to be turning points in the way our legal system has treated the least of us. The nine individuals whose deeds are recounted here have compelling stories, and though they...

An American must-read! First-hand accounts from Brewster, New York, residents describe World War II invasions, bombing missions, crash landings, chance meeting of friends, and life on the home front. This volume includes a World War II Honor Roll for Brewster/Southeast, 1939-1945; a KIA list...

Discover honesty, connection, and humor within the pages of this fun book for mother and child, filled with 180+ bond-building prompts and exercises. In Mom & Me, delve into the nature of your relationship and answer a wide variety of questions: What did you...

Every lawyer is tempted not only to eat forbidden fruit, but to become the snake. The Trials of the Christian Lawyer provides a daily devotional of short stories and scriptures to show how to thrive in difficult workplaces with difficult people.Author: Gregory D. Yancey...

When thousands of young women emigrated from Ireland to become house servants in Australia, they knew that they would never see their families again. This was the dreadful price to be paid for fleeing a life that was barely worth living. Between departure and...

King O'Malley- legends and mystery surrounds his name and are unravelled in this account of his life. Was he born in Canada or America, and did he pioneer the Waterlily Rockbound Church in frontier America, then live in a cave in Queensland for two...