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Eleanor of Aquitaine (1124-1204), queen of France and England and mother of two kings, has often been described as one of the most remarkable women of the Middle Ages. Yet her real achievements have been embellished--and even obscured--by myths that have grown up over...

The fictional core of this book was written in May of 1986 in three days and copyrighted on June 11, 1986. The bulk of the book was written over the ensuing years to mid 2009. Part fiction and part memoir, it documents the zeitgeist...

I chose the title of the book because of our emotional ties to this particular tree...and because of the uniqueness of the Catawba tree, its strength, beauty and nurturing quality. The Catawba tree is the only tree whose leaves nourish the Catawba worm...fabulous fishing...

Author: Alan BurtonISBN-10: 1438930844ISBN-13: 9781438930848Publisher: AuthorhouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/13/2008Pages: 496Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.94lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.25d

Author: Alan BurtonISBN-10: 1438930836ISBN-13: 9781438930831Publisher: AuthorhouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/13/2008Pages: 496Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.59lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.11dReview Citation(s): Foreword 03/13/2009

This book is mainly about my teenage years as a runaway "flower-child", between the years of 1964 and 1969. I'd become one of the many "Ken Kesey Electric Cool-Aid Acid Test Hippies", experiencing the "turn on, tune in and drop out" culture of the...

"It would have been better if you had never been born." When Lisa Everly was just a baby, her grandfather spoke these dark, prophetic words over her before dying. But would it have been better? Decide for yourself in Flashback Artist, the true story...

Life on Tilt is a novel about those interests that have equal potential to complete or destroy us. Whether it's another person, a hobby or a faith, each of us has consuming passions that, if left unexplored, would leave us unfulfilled; if explored too...

What Is For Worse is a question asked by a young woman who endured chronic infidelity in an effort to have her marriage rank among the elite couples experiencing longevity in marriage. The history of bad choices in men sends her on a search...

My book is a diary about the steel-reinforced concrete roadblocks put in my path, and the paths of others, to prevent me (us) from making a career of Air Force Civil Service because I (we) became disabled on the job. It also shows the...

The purpose of this book is not to embarrass or slander anyone in recording events of my early life, which I believe were unique in the circumstances I experienced. Through the years I have come to dearly love all of my relatives and appreciate...

Author: Deanne WinterISBN-10: 1434342522ISBN-13: 9781434342522Publisher: AuthorhouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/13/2008Pages: 116Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.28d

Much of society disassociates hunger and homelessness with life in America. Yet there are over 700,000 hungry with no place to call home. Even convicted murders and child rapists are sheltered, fed and given free medical attention in U.S. prisons. You can ask a...

"I envisioned her on her mission of escape as flying a plane to an unknown destination (happiness), realizing she was not going to get there (plan crumbling), but not having enough fuel to go back (past the point of no return), and just keep...

Growing up in Southern California during the Depression within a dysfunctional family controlled by a domineering stepfather was difficult. Here are a few topics: 1. George often bragged: "I got my first piece of ass when I was ten." 2. Mom thought that it...

The Works Of John Held Jr. is a comprehensive collection of the works of American artist and cartoonist John Held Jr. This book features a vast array of his illustrations, cartoons, and designs that span his entire career. Held Jr. rose to fame in...

A compendium of short stories by Charles Sharps, the author of One More Wakeup, Where Memories Were Made was written to insure that Charlie's family will have a true historical perspective of the memories they share as they sit around future campfires reminiscing of...

Living in Paris is far different than visiting Paris. Paris has to grow on you and into you - it is something you feel. The book describes the tentative reactions of someone who lands at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport with a one-way ticket...

Have you ever tried really hard to remember events from your childhood? For most that is normal, but for Barbara Farris, that's the last thing she wants to do. Memories equal pain and pain equals a long struggle to find peace. Though a successful...

Author: Stephen AugustusISBN-10: 142578657XISBN-13: 9781425786571Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/13/2009Pages: 476Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.87lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.19d

A Wheaten terrier's life with his owners.Author: ZakISBN-10: 1412063825ISBN-13: 9781412063821Publisher: Trafford PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/23/2005Pages: 176Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.59lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.41d

Author: Richard J. WardISBN-10: 1403372551ISBN-13: 9781403372550Publisher: 1st Book LibraryLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/20/2002Pages: 560Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.87lbsSize: 9.06h x 6.20w x 1.36d

One of the intentions of this writing was to begin a serious inquiry into the realm of mental illness beginning from what happened to a young man named Jack and his family. Suffice it to say that Jack represents only one visible face of...

""What A Father Should Tell His Little Boy"" is a parenting guidebook written by Isabelle Thompson Smart in 1911. The book is aimed at fathers and provides advice on how to raise a young boy to become a responsible, moral, and successful man. The...

Challenging traditional accounts of the origins of astrophysics, this book presents the first scholarly biography of nineteenth-century English amateur astronomer William Huggins (1824-1910). A pioneer in adapting the spectroscope to new astronomical purposes, William Huggins rose to scientific prominence in London and transformed professional...

Stoney Case, Bill Musgrave, Turk Schonert, the Huard brothers-true football legends whose names you may have never heard, whose jerseys you've never seen on a fan. Yet these unknown quarterbacks and hundreds more like them have discreetly helped teams win championships from behind the...

Blow Zero is a book about the experiences of a group of people who have booked themselves in to a rehab centre for a month. The book details both the enjoyment and despair that all of the main characters experienced, and is written with...

I have a very severe disability: I use a wheelchair full-time, have very limited use of my hands, and some people find it difficult to understand me when I speak. This book is about how I achieved my PhD, the highest qualification a person...

This book critically examines the rise of the higher education reform movement, often referred to as the "completion agenda," which since the early 2000s has sought to restructure core aspects of the community college experience. Author: Milton E. ClarkeISBN-10: 1032601388ISBN-13: 9781032601380Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/04/2025Pages:...

Explore the incisive mind of Randolph Bourne in "History of a Literary Radical and Other Essays," a powerful collection of 20th-century American social commentary and literary criticism. This compilation showcases Bourne's radical perspective on American culture and thought. As a prominent voice of his...

Retrace the "Footsteps of Dr. Johnson (Scotland)" with this fascinating blend of travel writing and literary biography. George Birkbeck Hill meticulously documents the journey undertaken by the famed Samuel Johnson through Scotland, offering a unique glimpse into both the man and the landscape. More...

Experience the power of Oscar Wilde's verse with this carefully reproduced edition of "Poems," featuring the complete text of his collected poetry and the hauntingly beautiful "Ballad of Reading Gaol." Written following his imprisonment, the "Ballad" offers a poignant reflection on death, loss, and...

Detailed historical account of the growth and development of Atlanta, Georgia, from its founding in the early 19th century to the present day. Includes profiles of notable figures in the city's history, as well as a comprehensive overview of its economic, cultural, and political...

This book is a historical record of the memorial proceedings of James L. Petigru, a prominent lawyer and jurist in South Carolina during the American Civil War. The memorial includes recounts of his life, accomplishments, and contributions to the legal profession in Charleston. This...

A lavishly illustrated celebration of the art, architecture, and culture of the seventeenth century. Filled with fascinating insights into the era's most beloved artists and their works, it is an essential resource for enthusiasts of all ages.This work has been selected by scholars as...

This book is a collection of lost works by Cotton Mather, one of the most important figures in early American literature and culture. Kittredge provides a comprehensive introduction to Mather's life and work, and includes a wide range of essays and writings that have...

Thomas Paine was a great political thinker and writer who played a significant role in American and French revolutions. This book is a collection of his most important political works including Common Sense, The Rights of Man, and The Age of Reason. Through his...

This book provides biographies of notable naval figures throughout history. The reader gains an appreciation for the bravery, leadership, and strategic thinking required to succeed in naval warfare, as well as insights into the historical and political context in which these figures operated.This work...

This report is a detailed investigation into the activities of the Ku Klux Klan in Tennessee during the Reconstruction era. It includes transcripts of witness testimony, as well as accounts of Klan attacks and other outrages. The report was presented to the state legislature...

In this groundbreaking study, Voronoff argues that human intelligence can be improved by transplanting monkey glands into the human body. He presents compelling evidence from his own experiments, as well as anecdotes from famous patients, to support his controversial theory.This work has been selected...

This fascinating collection of the early journal entries of Charles Wesley, a prominent figure in the early Methodist movement, provides a firsthand account of the growth and development of the movement in its formative years. Edited with commentary by leading Wesley scholars, this volume...

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,...