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A nostalgic trip back in time to those magical 1950's and 1960's on Jacksonville, North Carolina. Full of fun and humor and beautifully written. It will make you long to go back to those bygone days of trust, love and happiness.Author: Elizabeth Silance Ballard,...

It is November 22, 1963, and Elaine is nine years old. She is daydreaming in her third-grade classroom when rifle fire in a distant state blasts the world outside Eastern Kentucky into her awareness. Long before President Kennedy's assassination, the Saints in her Pentecostal...

First published in 1905 and written as an official chronology of the Diocese of New York--then one of the powerhouse regions of the Catholic Church in America, as the Archdiocese of New York is today--this two-volume work remains an important document of the Church....

The idea of writing a book which would tell the stories from my life beginning from a village in India to becoming a Professor of Neurosurgery with the basic MBBS degree and a Master's degree in surgery obtained in Agra, India and then having...

In 1959, Fidel Castro became the new leader of Cuba after starting the Cuban Revolution and taking over by force. The US CIA, along with hundreds of Cuban antirevolutionists, opposed this new regime and, through covert operations, tried to stop him. David Fuentes Martinez...

Author: Janet SassoonISBN-10: 1493112155ISBN-13: 9781493112159Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/27/2013Pages: 416Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.34lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.93d

This book should appeal to a wide range of readers, from those that have spent time working in the bush and can relate to these stories, to those still contemplating a career with wildlife. It should also appeal to the weekend and average armchair...

Author: Marvin SilbersherISBN-10: 1469181266ISBN-13: 9781469181264Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/24/2012Pages: 256Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.84lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.58d

Anita came to Mumbai for work and coming to the city of Mumbai was getting a second life . Living in Mumbai for last ten years, how her life unfolded in front of her eyes and how she made peace with herself, how she...

Author: Christine BruceISBN-10: 1456869213ISBN-13: 9781456869212Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/21/2011Pages: 82Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.61lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d

Author: Iva T. LouiseISBN-10: 1456839071ISBN-13: 9781456839079Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/02/2011Pages: 120Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.41lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.28d

This book is the result of my love and memoirs of my only daughter Beverly and my husband, John Henry Wells. Here I have gathered thoughts, ideas and memories of which they have done and enjoyed them. As I listen to my husband, I...

The King of Pop was without any doubt the world's biggest entertainer of all time. Michael Jackson's tragic death shocked the world for weeks. He was planning the biggest concert tour the world had ever seen. Michael tried to hide his addiction to painkillers...

Rade Borojevic was a World War II immigrant who, as a trail blazer in the field of safety from the beginning of the 1960s, made a significant contribution to the safe industrial development of Associated Pulp and Paper Makers (APPM) including its subsidiaries on...

This vintage book contains the fourth volume of "The Complete Works of Edgar Allen Poe". Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) was an American author, editor, poet, and critic. Most famous for his stories of mystery and horror, he was one of the first American short...

Author: Ross ParkerISBN-10: 1438937350ISBN-13: 9781438937359Publisher: AuthorhouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/25/2009Pages: 460Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.48lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.02d

Author: Ann Weed CushingISBN-10: 1436381940ISBN-13: 9781436381949Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/10/2009Pages: 208Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.02lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d

New England in the Republic 1776 to 1850 is a historical book written by James Truslow Adams. The book provides a comprehensive account of the political, social, and economic development of New England during the early years of the United States. Adams explores the...

In 1996 I celebrated a year of sobriety and began a journey of rebirth. That year I developed confidence in myself that previously I never experienced. I took my personal collection of notes, diaries, and tapes from my year in Vietnam and begin to...

The contents of this book reveal some of the hidden truths regarding the use of psychedelic and psychoactive plant medicine as a form of expanding consciousness through the practice of yoga and meditation. It is this bond of plant medicine and the practice of...

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...

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 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...

'A cereal box family' a friend used to describe us as. But with the wind blows change, and change isn't always good. The cereal box family didn't last longer than nine years for me. The illusion lasted longer and for the sake of my...

From humble beginnings to international social media star, David Chilcott has spent the best part of a decade in the public eye. When you're an online personality with hundreds of thousands of followers and an award winning, critically acclaimed internet cooking show, it's hard...

"Silent Music" is a short memoir about one tumultuous year in the author's life. Set in 1976, it's the author's account of a fairytale romance he has at age 22 with a beautiful young woman named Lisa. But the initial whirlwind romance ultimately results...

The Works Of Joseph Conrad: A Personal Record, Some Reminiscences is a book written by Joseph Conrad in 1921. It is a collection of personal essays and recollections that offer a unique insight into the life and work of one of the most celebrated...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe...

Ernest Newman's four-volume Life of Wagner, originally published between 1933 and 1947, remains a classic work of biography. The culmination of forty years' research on the composer and his works (Newman's first Study of Wagner was first published in 1899), these books present a...

Ernest Newman's four-volume Life of Wagner, originally published between 1933 and 1947, remains a classic work of biography. The culmination of forty years' research on the composer and his works (Newman's first Study of Wagner was first published in 1899), these books present a...

In 1968, Angus Monroe qualified as a veterinarian and began his career in a progressive mixed practice in Southwest Scotland. After three years, with a wife named Bridey and one child with another on the way, Angus decided it was time for a change....

Delve into the intimate world of Honoré de Balzac through "Letters to Madame Hanska, 1833-1846," a captivating collection of personal correspondence. This meticulously prepared edition offers a rare glimpse into the heart and mind of one of France's most celebrated 19th-century literary figures. Spanning...

This book contains an important piece of legislation that helped to shape American defense policy in the early 20th century. The National Defense Act of 1916 authorized the expansion of the regular army, the establishment of a reserve force, and the creation of a...

In this landmark volume, some of the most prominent literary figures of the 19th century come together to celebrate the life and legacy of the Brontë sisters. Including biographical sketches, critical essays, and a comprehensive survey of their works, this collection is a must-have...

This book explores the role of faith and miracles in the Christian church in China. The author provides firsthand accounts of individuals who have witnessed or experienced miraculous events and considers the theological implications of these experiences.This work has been selected by scholars as...

This report, compiled by US navy medical officer Raymond Spear in 1906, provides a detailed account of the medical and sanitary conditions of the Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905). Drawing on extensive interviews with both Russian and Japanese medical personnel, as well as observations of battlefields...

This collection of papers and addresses covers a range of topics in the fields of medicine and public health. Burket and Welch offer insights into the latest research and best practices, as well as reflections on the challenges and opportunities facing healthcare professionals. A...

This is a comprehensive history of the legal system in Pennsylvania from the colonial era to the early 20th century. It includes biographical sketches of prominent lawyers and judges, as well as detailed accounts of important cases and legal developments over the centuries.This work...

A comprehensive history book covering the life and reign of Philip II, one of Spain's most powerful and controversial monarchs. The book includes accounts of political, religious, and military events, as well as detailed biographical information about Philip and his family. This book is...

This is a comprehensive collection of legal precedents for conveyancing, arbitration, bills of exchange, promissory notes, receipts for money, letters of attorney, bonds, copartnerships, leases, petitions, and wills, as well as many other legal forms. It is adapted to the laws of the United...

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,...