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Early twentieth-century Persia and the Persian Gulf presented a largely blank slate to the British, best known only as a vital conduit to India and a site of contest - the 'great game' - with the Russian Empire. As oil discoveries and increasing trade...

Inspired by the entries in her own journal and as a touching tribute to her late grandmother, Vanessa Lewis offers A Little Bit of Love-an intimate analysis of New England winters, black womanhood, and weathering the uncertainties of life. This essay collection captures the...

Answering the Call describes Allen Wilson's World War II service. The book chronicles his college years in ROTC, his stateside assignments before "shipping out" to Algeria, his experiences in combat as a platoon leader and forward observer in Italy, and his post-war duties as...

This is the true story of two mothers, one in the United States, the other in Korea, and of the little boy who left the world he knew to make a home with a new family. This powerful account of international adoption and ultimate...

This extraordinary study examines how the accounts of a historical figure, the so-called democrat and liberal Dion, have been distorted and reworked by ancient and modern writers alike.Author: Lionel Jehuda SandersISBN-10: 0888666578ISBN-13: 9780888666574Publisher: Edgar KentLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/15/2008Pages: 320Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.45lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.10w x...

How effective are election campaign posters? Providing a unique political history, this book traces the impact that these posters - as well as broadsides, banners, and billboards - have had around the world over the last two centuries. It focuses on the use of...

Author: Jonathon M. SeidlISBN-10: 0800747518ISBN-13: 9780800747510Publisher: Baker Publishing GroupLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/07/2025Pages: 256Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.98lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.63d

For most of the 20th century, American women had little encouragement to become scientists. In 1906, there were only 75 female scientists employed by academic institutions in the entire country. Despite considerable barriers, determined women have, however, decidedly distinguished themselves. Three examples: Astronomer Annie...

On April 26, 1927, Lida Rogers, a Holland High School biology teacher, suggested an idea to members of the Holland, Michigan Women's Literary Club. The idea was that the city present a "Tulip Day" every spring. Two years later, on May 18, 1929, after...

Author: Mark R. HorowitzISBN-10: 0595012388ISBN-13: 9780595012381Publisher: iUniverseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/20/2000Pages: 256Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.95lbsSize: 9.05h x 6.03w x 0.67d

A Journey in The Spirit: This is My Story, This is My Song is Jessica Lucas' story about miracles and God's awesome power. Born 3 and 1/2 months premature with only a 10 percent chance to live, the odds were against her, but God...

An intimate view of the dominant economists of this century, scholars whose work changed the direction of the discipline, is presented in this volume. The contributors who come from quite divergent points of the ideological compass present their life philosophies and reflect on their...

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This volume sheds new light on one of the most remarkable polymaths of the English Renaissance. Author: Robert FoxISBN-10: 0367561360ISBN-13: 9780367561369Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/26/2024Pages: 220Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.75lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.51d

Author: Joan Peet Peet MilnerISBN-13: 9798218591588Publisher: 2dogspubsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/28/2025Pages: 276Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.71lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.62d

Author: Lyla YastionISBN-13: 9798218766481Publisher: Third Eye BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/04/2025Pages: 300Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.69lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.67d

Author: PopoffISBN-10: 1915246881ISBN-13: 9781915246882Publisher: Wymer UKLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/12/2025Pages: 306Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.95lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.64d

Seminar paper from the year 2006 in the subject American Studies - Culture and Applied Geography, grade: 1, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg (Anglistik), course: Proseminar "Start Spreading the News" New York and Early Modernism, language: English, abstract: Never conventional, never following the rules of any...

Presents a diverse perspective of successful, inspirational and progressive women in science and engineering Women of today from 29 countries provide overviews of their successful careers, the challenges they faced, and offer advice. They have lived in the same era, and perhaps also 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,...

The Shelf2Life American Civil War Collection is a unique and exciting collection of pre-1923 titles focusing on the American Civil War and the people and events surrounding it. From memoirs and biographies of notable military figures to firsthand accounts of famous battles and in-depth...

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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 powerful memoir tells the inspiring journey of a blind woman who survived years of abuse, homelessness, and betrayal-only to rise stronger than ever. After enduring physical, emotional, and psychological torment at the hands of those she trusted, she found the strength to escape,...

This riveting and compelling exposé tells the story of exploitation and undercover hate crimes the author endured at the hands of those she once loved and whom she risked her life to help. In this book, the characters have been changed but the truth...

Discover the delightful world of ""Baboo Jabberjee, B.A.""-a sparkling gem of English humor that has been out of print for decades and is now lovingly republished by Alpha Editions. This witty novel by Anstey F. invites you to embark on a comedic journey through...

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,...

It's never too late to make a new path to a different future. For two decades, Robyn Flemming had known she was in trouble with alcohol and that a day of reckoning would come. When she set off in 2010 to wander the world...

VETERANS ADMINISTRATION'S MISTREATMENT OF WOUNDED VIETNAM VETERANSIn my teenage years, I read a novel by H. G. Wells called The Island of Dr. Moreau. The strength of the book lay in its vivid descriptions of the eponymous doctor's shocking treatment of wild animals during...

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,...

We often view hardship as something grim-just another obstacle to endure because "life happens," right? But on a summer day in 2008, Kassidy Brewer faced the unimaginable: a life-altering event that no one could predict or prevent. It wasn't caused by anyone-it was sudden,...

For more than three decades, she lived under the crushing weight of manipulation, gaslighting, and control-abuse so invisible that even those closest to her couldn't see it. Her parents dictated her thoughts, her choices, and her very identity, leaving her trapped in a cycle...

Step into a journey unlike any other-a journey through real experiences that defy logic, science, and human understanding. Moments Beyond Explanation is a raw and honest collection of true stories from one man's life, filled with events that leave even the most rational minds...

Behind the Mask: Loves, Lies, and The Persona is a powerful memoir by Dr. Sonjii Pratt that chronicles her transformation from a wounded child to a healed woman of purpose. Enduring years of physical, sexual, emotional, and verbal abuse, she carried the weight of...

Author: Deena MetzgerISBN-10: 0998344389ISBN-13: 9780998344386Publisher: Hand to Hand PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/26/2025Pages: 113Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.00lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.26d

Readers of Always Running and Tattoos on the Heart will love this neighborhood message.NEIGHBORHOOD KID shifts the narrative of success from "making it out" of a disinvested community to "making it better." Growing up in one of the most gang-violent areas, David escapes his...

Throughout time, and has come again, the need for the arts, the artist, in whatever form; a story, an article, a painting, a song, a comic exposé, or in my case, poetry/spoken word, to RISE UP and amplify the cause for truth and justice...

Against all odds, I succeeded. Growing up in the racist Deep South of the 1940s and 1950s, living in public housing projects until I graduated from high school, attending public schools and being forced to use "hand-me-down textbooks" that did not reflect my people's...

"I was not in a relationship with my teacher. I was the victim of a child predator..." An explosive, powerfully written guide to help adult male survivors of sexual abuse heal themselves. TaJuan Williams selflessly shares both his struggles and successes post victimization with...

1959 Motown Boy Becomes a Motown ManAl was Detroit Motown Family Grit; Not Hollywood Motown Family Glitz! This book is Al's follow-up book to his Hype & Sou!: Behind the Scenes At Motown. It tells more Motown music history from Al's 1959 Teenage Boy...