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Where the Teaberries Grow is a tender and richly remembered portrait of a childhood shaped by place, faith, and family legacy.Set against the backdrop of America's Keswick, this memoir invites readers into a world both ordinary and sacred-where lakes and footbridges, gathering halls and...

The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, or Gustavus Vassa, The African is a powerful autobiographical account of enslavement, survival, and the pursuit of freedom. Written by Olaudah Equiano, a formerly enslaved African, the narrative traces his journey from childhood in Africa...

End Pieces is Paul Bukovec's third book of poetry. Once again, he offers provocative sketches, quirky character studies, and intimate musings. It is a jewelry box with small treasures. The gems include vivid, dramatic episodes from the author's travels, a pair of heartfelt, down-to-earth-warts-and-all...

IN COOKING INSPIRED, CHEF FRANCO LANIA SHARES HIS INSPIRATIONAL MEMOIR THAT TAKES READERS ON A CULINARY JOURNEY AROUND THE WORLD. EACH CHAPTER COMBINES HEARTFELT STORIES FROM HIS COOKING ADVENTURES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES, EUROPE, LUXURY CRUISE LINES, AND BEYOND. HOWEVER, THE CHEF SAYS, "RECIPES...

The Langstaff history goes back many, many generations in England and the name, Langstaff is recorded as early as 1210. The authors have compiled information that has been available, but not easily accessible to the general reader. Within these pages one is able to...

Contact With Beings of Light is truly an amazing tale of Dorothy Wilkinson-Izatt. Using an ordinary 8 mm movie camera she has filmed hundreds of sequences of unexplained, yet authenticated, pictures of UFO's, ETs, and anamolies. Dorothy Izatt is without peer anywhere on record...

This powerful nonfiction explores real-life experiences, survival, and the emotional truths that shape a woman's journey through trauma, resilience, and self-discovery. Through honest, engaging storytelling, it encourages readers to think more deeply about life, relationships, and personal growth.Rooted in real-world experience, this book offers...

This is not simply a book of scene illustrations. Techniques of designs and depictions of landscapes aside, what I saw and heard in my collection of drawing materials is also available here to provide readers, from a traveller's perspective, with an opportunity to experience...

What Old Broads Know is a warm, witty, and deeply human collection of reflections on aging, love, loss, family and the courage it takes to keep living fully when life changes everything. With humour, honestly and hard-earned wisdom, Patricia Hack writes about marriage, widowhood,...

Some lives are lived once. Some are remembered. 42 moments is a quiet, intimate meditation on memory, lineage, love, and the unseen threads that shape a woman's life. Moving through generations, motherhood, relationships, and spiritual awakening, these moments trace the evolution of a soul...

Is it possible for a wealthy man to do the right thing, trust in the Lord unconditionally, and walk with Him? I say yes - I know because I did. I gave back all of my wealth, trusted in Jesus Christ our Lord and...

License to Life: 21 Lessons I Learned Growing Up - and How They Guide My Life is a powerful blend of memoir and personal development, grounded in real experiences and timeless values.Through twenty-one honest, reflective lessons, Tacuma Stanfield shares the principles that shaped his...

Scenes in the Life of Harriet Tubman by Sarah H. Bradford is a biographical account of one of the most courageous and influential figures in American history. The book traces Harriet Tubman's life from enslavement to freedom, highlighting her leadership in the Underground Railroad,...

Cradled by Darkness is the raw and unflinching memoir of a woman raised with strong morals and a vision for a bright future - yet caught in the undertow of life's hardships. She lived for her family and her dreams, but when those dreams...

I Am Rising Above the Odds: A Story of Redemption and Hope" aims to empower individuals experiencing poverty by sharing powerful stories of resilience and success. Through these narratives, the book provides role models, fosters belief in personal agency, encourages positive thinking and perseverance,...

American Skin, Southern Soil: A Journey Through Race, Justice, and Redemption in the American Southby Tristan J. BucknerA raw, unflinching memoir of survival, transformation, and truth-telling in a land where justice runs deep-but not always fair.Tristan J. Buckner was born into the red clay...

The volume offers insight into the history of early modern Europe by bringing to the fore personal stories and identities that were articulated and negotiated in relation to the notions of privacy in writing by both elite figures and non-elite groups living in the...

Why do we follow our parents' footsteps in love, even when we know they lead to heartbreak? We are all navigating our most intimate relationships with a flawed blueprint, an invisible map passed down through generations that promises connection but delivers pain. This book...

The ease with which we can choose a typeface today is something we take for granted, but it is possible only because of the tremendous amount of labor of the Bentons.Author: Patricia A. CostISBN-10: 1933360429ISBN-13: 9781933360423Publisher: RIT Cary Graphic Arts PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/20/2011Pages: 400Format:...

This collection, "The Poems of James Ryder Randall," presents the complete poetic works of James Ryder Randall (1839-1908), a celebrated Southern poet best known for his stirring Confederate anthem, "Maryland, My Maryland." Edited by Matthew Page Andrews, this volume offers readers a comprehensive look...

History of the Letters of Dante From the Fourteenth Century to the Present Day by Paget Jackson Toynbee offers a detailed account of the historical reception and study of Dante Alighieri's letters. Beginning with the earliest known references in the fourteenth century, the book...

The prose writings of Heinrich Heine reflects a dynamic intersection of irony, intellect, and emotional introspection, offering insight into the social and philosophical undercurrents of its time. The collection blends personal reflection with cultural critique, illuminating the tensions between individual expression and societal expectation....

In Beyond the Smile: Sandra Bullock's Iconic Roles we delve into the remarkable career of Hollywood's most beloved leading lady. From the high-octane thrills of Speed and the heartwarming romance of While You Were Sleeping, to the comedic genius of Miss Congeniality and the...

Delve into the mind of one of the greatest Romantic poets with this collection of essays and letters by Percy Bysshe Shelley. This volume offers a unique window into Shelley's intellectual and personal life, showcasing his thoughts on literature, philosophy, politics, and society. From...

I have written three books containing my poetry, 'twisted spiritual poetry' and 'memoirs and poems of a misguided junkie'. This will be my fourth poetry book. My third book, 'Twisted Spiritual Poetry A Sequel', is available on Amazon. I have many poems both in...

Thornton Chase believed that "Religion is Life, and Life is Love, and Love is God." This is the story of one of the most significant figures in American Baha'i history--from the time he joined the Baha'i Faith in 1894 until his death in 1912....

The accidental result of a collaboration by Margaret A. Harrell and Jef Crab, Stop All the Clocks was conceived when Jef read Margaret's just-prior book, An Underground PRINCIPIA: "My biggest concern," he said immediately, "is that I have no idea how many people will...

"This treasury will instantly win over readers of romance novels with its outspoken candor and swooning sentiments. A captivating, immensely fond tribute to a true love affair from another place and time."-Kirkus Reviews An inspiring true story told through recovered letters-a young couple chronicles...

"Demons Are Real" is my personal memoir of battling relentless demonic forces and spiritual trials from a young age. Despite facing severe physical ailments, psychological torment, and pervasive evil presences, I relied on faith, prayer, and the power of God's word to combat these...

An intimate look inside postpartum depression and it's tidal waves on a marriage, identity and recovery - through poetry.Author: Theresa WuISBN-13: 9798875455377Publisher: BlurbLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/20/2026Pages: 164Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.49lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.45d

Falsely accused and arrested, an aged homeless man with peculiar abilities finds himself down the 'rabbit hole' while incarcerated in the County Jail among a cornucopia of colorful characters straight out of Central Casting.Author: Jon Christopher J. D.ISBN-13: 9798844373183Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/23/2023Pages: 120Format:...

Most often, stock market investing is looked at as a complicated, mind-bending mystery that can only ever be truly understood if you were a financial genius with years of experience.The usual investment advice that you get is either so perplexing that the whole thing...

In Nostradamus, the Great Quatrains, and Symbolism, Ken Bist shows how Nostradamus makes use of Symbolism to express his mystical ideas about future events. With the discovery of the Great Quatrains a new interpretation of future events is finally possible, and Symbols become the...

Are you in your 20s or 30s and looking to go into business?Are you feeling like you're stuck in your business, unable to define what you're doing? Are you feeling like you made a mistake starting your business or going into it in the...

The challenge for modern leaders is not simply to pivot through Tough Times but to become PIVOTAL, continually shifting to sense and seize the next, great opportunities. We must learn to be proactive in our approach to change. In this book, you will be...

"Understanding the house edge is the first step to becoming a conscientious gambler. Knowledge is your best bet.""Gambling should be treated as entertainment, not a way to make money. Set limits and enjoy the game responsibly."Are you intrigued by the allure of casino gambling...

P.C. Tavarez is a Latinx American poet from Miami, Florida, whose evocative work delves into themes of mental health, domestic abuse, drug addiction, spirituality, and LGBTQIA+ experiences. Her poetry offers readers an intimate exploration of these complex subjects, reflecting her personal journey and insights.Her...

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This is the first fully comprehensive study on the 19th-century poet and art critic, Albert Aurier (1865-1892), in the context of his age. Focusing on Aurier's pivotal role in the development of French Symbolist art and aesthetics, the book explores his contribution to contemporary...

This book is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS series. The creators of this series are united by passion for literature and driven by the intention of making all public domain books available in printed format again - worldwide. At tredition we believe that a...

The Daoxue zhuan (Biographies of students of the dao) of the last quarter of the sixth century AD, is a collection of Lives of persons of various Daoist traditions most of whom are said to have lived between the fourth and sixth centuries AD....

With a tradition of almost five hundred years the Jesuit order has repeatedly produced original thinkers from various fields, thus enriching Western culture. This book introduces eight Jesuit thinkers: Francisco Suárez, Baltasar Gracián, Teilhard de Chardin, Henri de Lubac, Bernard Lonergan, Karl Rahner, Oswald...

Young American fighter pilots arrive in war-torn England during 1944. In between the great air battles over Europe, they find romances on the ground - some to flare brightly and flicker out, while others live on...Author: Edward M. NebingerISBN-10: 1939335329ISBN-13: 9781939335326Publisher: Defense Lion PublicationsLanguage:...

I laced up my running shoes and headed into the Afghanistan desert to begin my morning run on the path around the military base. I had to stay alert on the rocky terrain, and the signs I passed every so often that read Mines...

When Dianne Morrow and her husband, Andy, first saw the ramshackle old farmhouse, they fell in love. What they didn't see was the years of work it would take to make the old house a home. Morrow describes, through essays, journal entries and poetry,...

Who goes on holiday to work? Especially to New Zealand, halfway around the world? Yorkshire-born Joe ponders this briefly, before doing exactly that... for a year.Before he leaves for Auckland, Joe studies the feats of fellow Yorkshireman Captain James Cook. Attempting to emulate Cook,...

The clatter of ancient typewriters banging out stories that would be set into hot metal in the furnace-like conditions of a subterranean composing room. That was the way of life that greeted Paul Dale as he began his career in journalism 45 years ago....

Is it possible for a person to suffer through the loss of a parent; abuse, rejection, denial, debt, divorce, despair and disaster from being one of the victims in the 7/7 London Transport bombing, where 52 people lost their lives, and end up positive?...

IN Parallel - A Yorkshire Childhood by Janet Barker is a fascinating narrative which progresses from Hull in the Blitz to life post-war in a vast white elephant of a public house in the Yorkshire coalfield. Characters come and go, some good, some bad,...

BERNARDINO LUINI By James Mason A short introduction to the art of Bernardino Luini, the Italian Renaissance master, covering every period in the painter's career. Luini's art follows in the wake of Leonardo da Vinci, but establishes its own distinctive, mysterious style. Fully illustrated...