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A snapshot of the 50 states. Includes each state's tree, flag, flower and bird, along with statistics and interesting bits of information about each state that will tempt the traveler to visit.Kittie has had the good fortune to travel extensively in the U.S. and...

Collected works form the Second Annual David Foster Wallace Conference in Normal, Illinois, including nonfiction, fiction, poetry, criticism, original artwork, and hybrid work.Author: Carissa Kampmeier,Ashlie M. Knotis,Brian MondayISBN-10: 1943170177ISBN-13: 9781943170173Publisher: Lit Fest Press / Festival of LanguageLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/05/2016Pages: 196Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.59lbsSize: 9.02h x...

Winner of The 2012 X. J. Kennedy Poetry Prize, selected by Sandra Beasley "In A Little Luck, Jeff Worley presents that rarest of commodities--a voice encyclopedic in its attentions, clever, self-aware, and deeply likeable. Worley's humor throughout is dark and smart, his phrasings elegant....

Arthur Schopenhauer (1788 - 1860) is an influential 19th Century philosopher whose works and ideas were followed by other important philosophers, particularly by Nietzsche, who viewed himself as Schopenhauer's successor. His work also influenced Freud's ideas on psychoanalysis.Thomas Mann, winner of the Nobel Prize...

Since the World Health Organization declared Covid-19 a pandemic in March 2020, people in every part of the world encountered many troubling events. We were in and out of lockdowns. We experienced personal difficulties related to health, finances, and the stresses of working from...

At sea with the United States Navy John Batten joined the United States Navy in 1864 and was appointed as an Assistant Surgeon and posted to the steamer, USS Princeton. He was later transferred to the USS Valley City where he experienced most of...

Daniel Defoe is most well-known for his classic novels Robinson Crusoe and Moll Flanders. Born around 1660, he was also a journalist, a pamphleteer, a businessman, a spy. His life was long and colourful, and the breadth of his work, still highly regarded, is...

Daniel Defoe is most well-known for his classic novels Robinson Crusoe and Moll Flanders. Born around 1660, he was also a journalist, a pamphleteer, a businessman, a spy. His life was long and colourful, and the breadth of his work, still highly regarded, is...

A collection of poetry, stories and diary excerpts from individuals who have been affected by self-harm. This book aims to raise awareness of self-harm, and to improve the general understanding of this somewhat taboo subject. All authors have, or still do self-harm. Self-harm is...

The crack-shots of the war in the trenches Military historians have always been interested in the activities of snipers. For the uninitiated, there is something romantic about the lone marksman, far away from the security of his lines and his comrades, who lies camouflaged...

In the following volume of Dr. Mozley's literary remains, the greater number of original papers are taken from the Lectures delivered by him in the Latin Chapel, Christ Church, as Regius Professor of Divinity: to which office he was appointed in 1871. Of these...

A Modern Edition of the Mystical Classic Hermetic Philosophy Secret Society Handbook on External and Internal Doctrines of the Ancients returns for its 300th Anniversary "Tercentenary Esoteric Edition" revised and enhanced by prodigious mystic and scholar, Joshua Free.JOHN TOLAND coined the term "pantheism" in...

In recent years numerous cities and law enforcement agencies across the country have been experiencing a change in their communities. The type of crime is different; business signs are in languages other than English; people in the community are changing ethnically; shopping centers are...

Translator names not noted above: Stephen Paget, Robert Willis, F. Faulkner, D.C. Robb, and H.C. Ernst. Originally published between 1909 and 1917 under the name "Harvard Classics," this stupendous 51-volume set-a collection of the greatest writings from literature, philosophy, history, and mythology-was assembled by...

How much of what we call "mind" exists below our consciousness? Can we access seemingly inaccessible memories? Is it possible to train and focus the conscious mind to tap our unconscious reserves? In this forgotten classic from 1903, William Walker Atkinson-one of the most...

With its wonderfully florid and poetic descriptions of the denizens of the signs of the zodiac, this 1900 book is a delightful example of the theatrics we associate with turn-of-the-20th-century spiritualism. Stuffed with snippets of classical culture-do you know which month the ancients dedicated...

You of the North have had drawn for you with a master's hand the picture of your returning armies. You have heard how, in the pomp and circumstance of war, they came back to you, marching with proud and victorious tread, reading their glory...

At the age of nineteen Arthur Rimbaud committed suicide, not in the flesh but as a writer. At that point he had composed a body of poetry now ranked among the classics of France and of the world. He never wrote another line. He...

Brigadier Gerard is the hero of a series of historical short stories by the British writer Arthur Conan Doyle. The hero, Etienne Gerard, is a Hussar officer in the French Army during the Napoleonic Wars. Gerard's most notable attribute is his vanity - he...

A Princess of Mars is a science fantasy novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, the first of his Barsoom series. It was first serialized in the pulp magazine All-Story Magazine from February-July, 1912. Full of swordplay and daring feats, the novel is considered a classic...

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...

The Thirteen Principal Upanishads, With An Outline Of The Philosophy Of The Upanishads (1921) is a comprehensive book written by Robert Ernest Hume. The book provides a detailed and insightful analysis of the thirteen principal Upanishads, which are considered to be the most important...

""Favorite Welsh Hymns"" is a book that features a collection of beloved hymns from Wales, compiled by Joseph Morris. The book includes the lyrics to each hymn, as well as sheet music for those who wish to play or sing along. The hymns are...

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1891 Edition.Author: Prince De TalleyrandISBN-10: 149803943XISBN-13: 9781498039437Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 342Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.01lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.71d

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1921 Edition.Author: William B. MelishISBN-10: 1498012035ISBN-13: 9781498012034Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 284Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.84lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.60d

True Healing Art: Or Hygienic Vs. Drug Medication is a book written by R.T. Trall that explores the differences between two types of medicine: hygienic medicine and drug medication. Trall argues that hygienic medicine, which promotes healthy living and natural remedies, is the true...

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1669 Edition.Author: Kenelm DigbyISBN-10: 1497995256ISBN-13: 9781497995253Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 242Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.72lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.51d

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1922 Edition.Author: AnonymousISBN-10: 1497936896ISBN-13: 9781497936898Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 58Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.12d

This is a new release of the original 1929 edition.Author: Dwight G. McCartyISBN-10: 1494123614ISBN-13: 9781494123611Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 738Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.14lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 1.47d

This is a new release of the original 1930 edition.Author: G. C. FieldISBN-10: 1494061384ISBN-13: 9781494061388Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 256Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.76lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.54d

This is a new release of the original 1937 edition.Author: Clarence MorrisISBN-10: 149402585XISBN-13: 9781494025854Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 158Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.48lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.34d

This is a new release of the original 1930 edition.Author: Gurusaday Dutt,Rabindranath TagoreISBN-10: 1494011522ISBN-13: 9781494011529Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 122Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.38lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.26d

This is a new release of the original 1929 edition.Author: Edward F. Payne,Henry H. HarperISBN-10: 1494006294ISBN-13: 9781494006297Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 108Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.34lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.22d

This is a new release of the original 1929 edition.Author: Rudolf Steiner,Marie SteinerISBN-10: 1494016788ISBN-13: 9781494016784Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 132Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.41lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.28d

"A Word A Day" is an inspirational collection of original acrostic poems and poems and sayings by Beek Thao. While she keeps her meanings serious, a touch of humor jumps in every now and then to keep the pages interesting and unique. She puts...

The word 'decay' is often used by critics in general reference to Beckett's thematic emphasis and philosophical outlook. However, this book explores the idea of decay as the fundamental core of Beckett's work, dominating it thematically, linguistically and artistically. Kathryn White explores Beckett's representation...

""A Handbook For Travelers In The Islands Of Corsica And Sardinia"" is a travel guidebook written by John Murray in 1868. The book provides a comprehensive description of the two Mediterranean islands, Corsica and Sardinia, including their history, geography, culture, and tourist attractions. The...

""Alcohol, Tobacco and Opium: And Their Effects on the Human System"" is a book written by Thomas R. Baker in 1885. The book explores the effects of three of the most commonly used substances at the time - alcohol, tobacco, and opium - on...

The Hussite Wars is a history book written by Francis Lutzow in 1914. The book covers the events of the Hussite Wars, which were a series of conflicts that took place in the Kingdom of Bohemia (present-day Czech Republic) between 1419 and 1434. The...

The Story of Primrose, 1831-1895 is a historical novel written by Albert Olaus Barton in 1895. The book is set in the mid-19th century and tells the story of Primrose, a young woman who is born into a wealthy family. As she grows up,...

""Light Oil Fields of Wyoming"" is a book written by Loyal Wingate Trumbull in 1916. The book is a comprehensive study of the oil fields in Wyoming, specifically those that produce ""light"" or low-density crude oil. Trumbull provides detailed information on the geology of...

A Manual of Fresco and Encaustic Painting is a comprehensive guidebook written by William Benjamin Sarsfield Taylor in 1843. The book provides detailed instructions for creating works of art using the fresco and encaustic painting techniques. The book is divided into two sections, with...

Battles In Culpeper County, Virginia, 1861-1865: And Other Articles is a historical book written by Daniel Amon Grimsley in 1900. The book describes the battles that took place in Culpeper County, Virginia, during the American Civil War from 1861 to 1865. The author provides...

A little party of men and women on bicycles were pushing their machines up the steep ascent which formed the one street of Feldwick village. It was a Sunday morning, and the place was curiously empty. Their little scraps of gay conversation and laughter-tAuthor:...

IN September of the year during the February of which Hawthorne had completed "The Scarlet Letter," he began "The House of the Seven Gables." Meanwhile, he had removed from Salem to Lenox, in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, where he occupied with his family a small...

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 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,...