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Life, in some ways, has been more complicated for those of us who are baby boomers . especially if we're "different" and grew up on that side of the Stonewall. Come out? Why, most of us couldn't even join in. Rather, we tried to...

Author: Ronald Neil CampbellISBN-10: 1425760430ISBN-13: 9781425760434Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/15/2008Pages: 200Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.66lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.46d

: "BERLIN TO THE GULF OF MEXICO; POW 5518 REMEMBERS" author James J. Crooke, Jr. On his third combat mission over Germany as a B-17 Navigator the formation of bombers exploded sending four of the air crewmen to their deaths. The author and four...

"In The Shadow Of Our Father" is a story about the impact of an unusual man on his brood of unwanted, hapless children. It is a story told through the memories of his second son; a son who followed, in more ways than he...

A straight-talking, raw, no-holds-barred account of a tough life and the learnings it has brought. Guaranteed to push your buttons, touch your heart and awaken your soul.Author: Helen DanielISBN-10: 1412082846ISBN-13: 9781412082846Publisher: Trafford PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/01/2006Pages: 336Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.94lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.75d

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Author: Victor Ilyich SeroffISBN-10: 1406763365ISBN-13: 9781406763362Publisher:...

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 is largely a sporting biography of Kenneth Grant Macleod (1888-1967). Macleod in his day was an outstanding track runner, played county cricket with Lancashire CCC, and international rugby football for Scotland, all before the First World War. The book covers in depth all...

This is Eileen Marie's personal story which begins in the late 1930's, when she was a toddler. When Eileen was three, her mother died and she was placed in an orphanage along with her eight siblings; then torn away to be placed in a...

The Making of the Modern Law: Legal Treatises, 1800-1926 includes over 20,000 analytical, theoretical and practical works on American and British Law. It includes the writings of major legal theorists, including Sir Edward Coke, Sir William Blackstone, James Fitzjames Stephen, Frederic William Maitland, John...

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions...

The Bath and West of England Magazine: For February and March, 1836 is a publication by the Bath and West of England Society. This magazine is a collection of articles and essays on various topics related to the region of Bath and the West...

Abandoning a military career, Richard Beamish (1798-1873) decided to become a civil engineer. His suitability as a biographer of Sir Marc Isambard Brunel (1769-1849) stems from the period he spent working closely with the Brunels on the Thames Tunnel. Published in 1862, this memoir...

"Ethereal Revelations - Volume I" is a moving account of how Lizelle, at the end of pregnancy, discovered another side to sex: a spiritual side. By starting to see the heavenly results of sex, set off the ability to see-a privilege with a cost-the...

What began as informal memoirs penned by a World War II veteran for his grandchildren, has become a vibrant narrative of life as a U.S. infantryman in the deadly struggle to free Pacific islands from Japanese occupation. His odyssey begins with pre-war Stateside infantry...

""Personal Narrative of Travels in the United States and Canada in 1826"" is a travelogue written by Frederick Fitzgerald De Roos, originally published in 1827. The book details De Roos' travels throughout North America during the early 19th century, providing a firsthand account of...

Follow the racial encounters of an average Black man, Leroy McCray from childhood to manhood from education to the workplace.Author: Leroy McCrayISBN-10: 1034390481ISBN-13: 9781034390480Publisher: BlurbLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/04/2024Pages: 30Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.08d

Delve into the life and works of John Greenleaf Whittier, the celebrated 19th-century American poet, with this insightful biography. "John Greenleaf Whittier: A sketch of his life," penned by Bliss Perry, offers a compelling portrait of the man behind the verse. This meticulously reproduced...

Journey to the heart of early 20th-century China with W. Somerset Maugham's "On a Chinese Screen," a captivating collection of travel essays. Through a series of vivid sketches and insightful observations, Maugham offers a unique glimpse into Chinese culture and society during a period...

Delve into 19th-century New England through the insightful observations of Nathaniel Hawthorne in "Passages From The American Notebooks, Volume 1." This meticulously prepared print edition offers a unique window into the intellectual life of the era, capturing Hawthorne's reflections on his travels and experiences....

This volume contains a collection of essays by Samuel Johnson, originally published in the The Rambler. Johnson's essays cover a wide range of topics, from literature and philosophy to politics and society, and remain an important example of 18th-century English prose.This work has been...

Andrew Ure's Dictionary is an encyclopedic work that covers a vast array of topics related to technology, industry, and natural resources. From agriculture to mining, from textiles to metallurgy, this book presents clear and concise explanations of the key concepts and processes of the...

A detailed account of the life and reign of Gustavus III, the King of Sweden, and the major political and historical events that took place during his reign.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge...

A thoroughly researched history book that examines the life of Gustavus III and the influencers of his time. Bain provides an in-depth analysis of the political and social climate of the eighteenth century that shaped the life and reign of Gustavus III. This book...

Bunhill Fields was one of the most important nonconformist burial grounds in London from the 17th to the 19th centuries. This book provides a fascinating insight into the history of the site and the individuals buried there. It includes detailed inscriptions from the tombs...

This book is a selection of essays and letters by John Henry Newman, an influential theologian and religious leader of the 19th century. The materials reflect Newman's views on a range of topics related to Christian theology, including the authority of the Church, 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,...

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,...

Sticky Buns Across America is the story of one of the four continents and one of the countries Léo Woodland has crossed by bike, this time with patient wife Steph: a tale of riding across small-town America (and occasional bits of Canada, although to...

The almost incredible diversity of Asa Mercer's experiences is striking. In adventures spanning the American continent, Asa was a surveyor, teacher, immigration promoter, collector of customs, ship salvager, manager of a shipping line, editor and publisher of books and newspapers, and finally a farmer...

How do women writers cope with changes and juggle the demands in their already full lives to make time for their lives as artists? In this anthology, noted female novelists, journalists, essayists, poets, and nonfiction writers address the old and new challenges of "doing...

Top critics and scholars reconsider the cinematic legacy of Elia KazanA groundbreaking filmmaker dogged by controversy in both his personal life and career, Elia Kazan was one of the most important directors of postwar American cinema. In landmark motion pictures such as A Streetcar...

Edward Coles was a wealthy heir to a central Virginia plantation, an ardent emancipator, the second governor of Illinois, the loyal personal secretary to President James Madison, and a close antislavery associate of Thomas Jefferson. Yet never before has a full-length book detailed his...

Fighter-bomber flying and fighting originated in World War I as pursuit pilots strafed and dropped small bombs on the enemy below. However, it was in World War II that the term "fighter-bomber" emerged, as American fighter pilots combined combat actions of dogfight, bomb/rocket, and...

Awarded the Padma Shri, the Padma Bhushan and the OBE, Dr Tehemton Erach Udwadia is widely regarded as the father of laparoscopy in India. From 1951 as a medical student to the present day, he has not only witnessed first-hand the avalanche of surgical...

Ever imagine what it would be like as a child living in an era where time had stopped and prices rarely changed? Where for a few cents of your meagre pocket money, you could purchase a veritable feast of assorted lollies, a chocolate-coated ice-cream...

This isn't the glamorous story of a football superstar and legend that will have left fingerprints on the memories of football fans the world over. It is however a familiar story, one that is recognised by everyone, who as a kid, lost themselves in...

Cancer is a word that brings fear to the very center of each person. Yet it need not be considered a death sentence as there are scores of cancer survivors. Vesta Beatty wants you to join her on her journey through the fear, anger,...