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From The Heart Of A Folk: A Book Of Songs is a collection of folk songs compiled and edited by Waverley Turner Carmichael. Originally published in 1918, the book contains over 100 songs from various regions of the United States, including the Appalachian Mountains,...

The Book of Dreams by Raphael is a comprehensive guide to interpreting dreams. The book is designed to help readers understand the meaning behind their dreams and how they can use this knowledge to improve their lives. The author provides a concise interpretation of...

The Unity of Disease and Symptoms is a book written by Herbert M. Shelton that explores the relationship between diseases and their corresponding symptoms. Shelton argues that symptoms are not isolated phenomena, but rather they are interconnected and related to the underlying disease process....

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...

The Pictorial Concordance to the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments is a book written by John Brown and published in 1861. The book is a comprehensive guide to the Bible and includes over 30,000 references to the Old and New Testaments....

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

Given the substantial impact of feminism on children's literature and culture during the last quarter century, it comes as no surprise that gender studies have focused predominantly on issues of female representation. The question of how the same patriarchal ideology structured representations of male...

In the heart of Atakpam?, a town steeped in ancient lore and guarded by towering baobabs, lies a secret that binds the fate of its people. Aila, a determined young seeker, embarks on a perilous journey to uncover the enigmatic witch doctor's hidden truth....

Thoughts upon the African slave trade, is a classical and a rare book, that has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book...

This textbook on botany covers the principles of plant biology through the examples and characteristics of cryptogams, plants that reproduce by means other than seeds. Coultas provides numerous illustrations and examples to elucidate important concepts like photosynthesis, respiration, and cell structures. The book is...

This book explores the idea that a person's character can be contagious and impact those around them, influencing culture and ultimately leading to success. Using real-life examples and historical figures, Hillis makes a compelling case for the importance of cultivating positive character traits.This work...

Through a series of commentaries, Thomas Peregrine Courtenay sheds light on the historical context of Shakespeare's plays. With a focus on the English monarchs, Courtenay provides readers with a greater understanding of the political and cultural forces that shaped the works of the greatest...

This 51-volume collection of classic literature represents the culmination of an ambitious program undertaken by Harvard University President Charles William Eliot. The books, which cover a wide range of genres and time periods, are still widely read and studied today, making this collection an...

Politics and culture are organically related in the city of Calcutta. The period (1940s to 1950s), was chaotic and turbulent, yet, this was also a time of significant creativity in literature, art, films and music in the city. This is an unusual feature of...

Another biography of Woodrow Wilson that provides a detailed account of his upbringing, education, and political career through his presidency.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...

This comprehensive guide to fly-fishing for trout offers practical and detailed instructions on angling techniques and the creation of artificial fly patterns. Written for both experienced anglers and novices, George Philip Rigney Pulman's Vade-Mecum is an indispensable reference for anyone seeking to master this...

This book tells the story of George Fox, the founder of the Quaker religion, and the early Quaker movement. Augustus Charles Bickley draws on primary sources, including Fox's own journals and letters, to provide a fascinating and detailed account of this important period in...

In this comprehensive historical account, Stanley Lane-Poole examines the impact of Mohammedan rule on India from the 8th to the 18th century. Lane-Poole's detailed exploration of the social, economic, and political changes that occurred during this period offers invaluable insights into the history of...

Travel back in time to the fascinating era of the 3rd century, and follow the story of Probus, the Emperor who ruled over Rome during this tumultuous period. In this riveting historical account, William Ware captures the essence of one of the most transformative...

If you've ever found yourself humming "Oh! Susanna" or "Camptown Races," then this is the book for you! In this captivating biography, readers will learn all about the life and work of Stephen Collins Foster, one of America's most iconic folk-song composers.This work has...

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,...

Every relationship is built on the principle of honour. On this foundation, successful marriages can be constructed. Each of us hopes for a long-lasting, solid marriage. But too frequently, we haven't put the knowledge and abilities we've learned about how to honour and love...

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,...

Classical book on the universally popular autosuggestion method with the preface by its originator himself. This book in detail describes the nuances of the method, as well as its various uses. A valuable publication - both from the historical point of view and from...

Did you know that a Yankee soldier saved the life of Confederate President Jefferson Davis? Between May 24, 1865, and December 25, 1865, Union surgeon John J. Craven was assigned to care for the newly arrested Davis, imprisoned at Fort Monroe, Hampton, Virginia. Dr....

Charlotte Mary Yonge (1823-1901) was an English novelist who wrote to the service of the church. Her books helped to spread the influence of the Oxford Movement. Her abundant work is mostly out of print.Author: Charlotte Mary YongeISBN-10: 1986558975ISBN-13: 9781986558976Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage:...

Considered the oldest extant text about Indian yoga, the Sutras of Patanjali are thought to have been compiled c. 400 C.E., although recently some scholars have begun to question this history. In the Yogic tradition based upon the polytheistic Hindu faith, the Sutras are...

Wuthering Heights is Emily Bront 's only novel. Written between October 1845 and June 1846, Wuthering Heights was published in 1847 under the pseudonym "Ellis Bell"; Bront died the following year, aged 30. Wuthering Heights and Anne Bront 's Agnes Grey were accepted by...

Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce (June 24, 1842 - 1914) was an American short story writer, journalist, poet, and Civil War veteran. Bierce's book The Devil's Dictionary was named as one of "The 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature" by the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration. His...

Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce (June 24, 184 - 1914) was an American short story writer, journalist, poet, and Civil War veteran. Bierce's book The Devil's Dictionary was named as one of "The 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature" by the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration. His...

Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce (June 24, 1842 - 1914) was an American short story writer, journalist, poet, and Civil War veteran. Bierce's book The Devil's Dictionary was named as one of "The 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature" by the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration. His...

Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce (June 24, 1842 - 1914) was an American short story writer, journalist, poet, and Civil War veteran. Bierce's book The Devil's Dictionary was named as one of "The 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature" by the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration. His...

Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce (June 24, 1842 - 1914) was an American short story writer, journalist, poet, and Civil War veteran. Bierce's book The Devil's Dictionary was named as one of "The 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature" by the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration. His...

Do you love coloring or know someone that does? Then this coloring book is for you, or it will make a great gift idea for your family and friends. Coloring is an excellent way to relax and unwind. Recent studies have shown that adult...

The Madman, Antonio Zeppa, is abandoned on Ratinga, an island in the Pacific, where there later appears a miserable ex-pirate called Richard Rosco. The two start up a sort of love-hate relationship. The natives put Rosco on a fire to burn him at the...

Martin Guerre, a French peasant of the 16th century, was at the center of a famous case of imposture. Several years after Martin Guerre had left his wife, child, and village, a man claiming to be him reappeared. He lived with Guerre's wife and...

Sylvie and Bruno, first published in 1889, and its second volume Sylvie and Bruno Concluded published in 1893, form the last novel by Lewis Carroll published during his lifetime. Both volumes were illustrated by Harry Furniss. The novel has two main plots: one set...

"An astonishing story of love and mystery, which equals if not surpasses in interest those other lively stories of Mrs. Rinehart's. The novel is one of the sprightliest of the season and will add to the author's reputation as an inventor of 'queer' plots."...

The Beautiful and the Damned By Francis Scott FitzgeraldAuthor: F. Scott FitzgeraldISBN-10: 1537757997ISBN-13: 9781537757995Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/19/2016Pages: 354Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.04lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.74dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 7.7Point Value: 22Interest Level: Upper GradeQuiz #/Name: 32372 / Beautiful and Damned

The "Manifesto" was published as the platform of the "Communist League," a working men's association, first exclusively German, later an international, and under the political conditions of the Continent before 1848, unavoidably a secret society. At a Congress of the League, held in London...

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. is an 1865 novel written by English author Charles Lutwidge Dodgson under the pseudonym Lewis Carroll. Alice the protagonist must find his way through this strange place called " Wonderland " .She is a girl of 7 years while sitting...

The Analects also known as the Analects of Confucius, is a collection of sayings and ideas attributed to the Chinese philosopher Confucius and his contemporaries, traditionally believed to have been written by Confucius' followers. It is believed to have been written during the Warring...

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1919 Edition.Author: Ralph Waldo TrineISBN-10: 1497941598ISBN-13: 9781497941595Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 76Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.33lbsSize: 10.00h x 7.01w x 0.16d

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1883 Edition.Author: Robert DinwiddieISBN-10: 1498119433ISBN-13: 9781498119436Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 592Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.72lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 1.20d

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1922 Edition.Author: Annie Wood BesantISBN-10: 1497942330ISBN-13: 9781497942332Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 78Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.26lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.16d

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1906 Edition.Author: Edward T. BennettISBN-10: 1497960657ISBN-13: 9781497960657Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 140Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.43lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.30d

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1905 Edition.Author: Edward T. BennettISBN-10: 1497940915ISBN-13: 9781497940918Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 74Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.24lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.15d

The History Of St. Catherine Of Siena And Her Companions V1 is a book written by Augusta Theodosia Drane. The book is a detailed account of the life and times of St. Catherine of Siena, a 14th-century Italian saint and mystic. The author provides...

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1904 Edition.Author: Edward T. BennettISBN-10: 1497940478ISBN-13: 9781497940475Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 70Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.23lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.14d

Collectanea Hermetica is a collection of ancient texts and teachings related to Hermetic philosophy and mysticism. Compiled and edited by W. Wynn Westcott, a prominent member of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, the book includes translations of key works such as the...