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As a small boy, Alex becomes ensnared in the schemes of his mother, Cathlean, as she seeks to entrap a white British soldier, John, and "marry up" to improve her status in life. Her plan comes to fruition when John becomes obsessed with Cathlean,...

The Bread Loser is a story about a girl, Achol Mabior, who becomes a breadwinner, contrary to the common belief in her village that a man is often a breadwinner. Achol's brother, Deng Mabior, only completes high school and joins police training to become...

Eliza Dune Daiza's first full-length collection of poems journeys across emotional and geographical distances, where family deaths and diaspora coexist with autofictions, eco-fragility and hopeful surrender. Through language that shuttles between intimacy and irony, Haibun Nation & Other States is rich with expressions of...

This is an excellent introduction to Jalaludin Rumi's magnum opus, The Mathnawi, which is divided into six books within three volumes, or roughly 2500 verses on 1500 pages. Rumi, the great Persian mystic, once considered America's most popular poet, died in 1273. This slim...

This is a cheap coffee table book that contains only the word ass.Author: Ass Ass AssISBN-13: 9798704466215Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/04/2021Pages: 130Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.28d

A wide-ranging collection from a rising poet that showcases her sharp, contemporary voice In Stem, Stella Wong intersperses lyric poems on a variety of subjects with dramatic monologues that imagine the perspectives of specific female composers, musicians, and visual artists, including Johanna Beyer, Mira...

A Thousand Ways to Please a Husband with Bettina's Best Recipes, 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...

""Join me on a soulful journey of emotion. You'll laugh and cry at these poems from the heart.""Author: Susan JonesISBN-10: 9358736615ISBN-13: 9789358736618Publisher: Libresco Feeds Private LimitedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/13/2023Pages: 46Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.12lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.10d

When it rains it pours, but just because it's pouring doesn't mean you should wallow. This is a peek into a mind that's broken, beautiful, and yearning for healing. Sometimes it's happy, other times ugly and devastating, yet equally exquisite. This is life.Author: Veronica...

A book of poetry, some of them short, and some long, some of them simple, some of them wrong. Each unique and different, compiled over twenty-one days, and derived from life lessons. Manifested, are they, within my mind, these thoughts, collaborated throughout all time;...

This book provides a comprehensive guide to the design and operation of cooling and heating systems. With in-depth explanations, formulae, and tables of practical use, it is an essential resource for engineers, technicians, and students in the field. Whether you are working on a...

This edition of Heinrich Zschokke's famous German novella, Der Zerbrochene Krug, includes a helpful introduction, extensive notes, and vocabulary to assist students of the German language in reading and understanding the text. Also included are paraphrases in German to aid in retranslation and comprehension.This...

This devotional book by renowned British theologian Frederick William Faber provides a comprehensive guide to the Catholic Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist. It covers the preparation, attendance, and giving of thanks for the Blessed Sacrament, as well as the practice of spiritual communion. Drawing...

As a former governor of Illinois and outspoken critic of the American prison system, Altgeld's collection of speeches and essays provide a scathing indictment of the way society treats its marginalized and criminalized populations. His words remain a powerful call to action for reform...

In this fascinating study, John Lord Campbell explores the legal knowledge that Shakespeare brought to his plays, offering insights into the bard's education and worldview. With a focus on legal themes in Shakespeare's works, this book provides a unique perspective on the playwright's life...

This biography provides a detailed account of the life of Samuel Miles Hopkins, a prominent Connecticut businessman and politician of the 19th century. It includes information on Hopkins's family life, his business career, and his contributions to public service. This book is a valuable...

This compendium brings together the complete body of work of one of Ireland's most celebrated poets, William Butler Yeats. Spanning his prolific career, it includes everything from early lyric poetry to later political works and plays. A must-read for any fan of Yeats, or...

A Book of Operas is a classic music history text that contains these units and introduction: Il barbiere de Siviglia -- Le nozze di Figaro -- Die Zauberflöte -- Don Giovanni -- Fidelio -- Faust -- Mefistofele -- La damnation de Faust -- La...

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,...

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,...

The book "L. Annaeus Seneca on Benefits", has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This...

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,...

Originally published in 1955, this rendering in rhyming couplets was the first English translation to appear of the medieval Oedipus legend of Gregorius, made known to readers by Thomas Mann in his novel The Holy Sinner (1951). The introduction situates Hartmann's poem in the...

The Jewel of Seven Stars is a horror novel by Bram Stoker, first published by Heinemann in 1903. The story is a first-person narrative of a young man pulled into an archaeologist's plot to revive Queen Tera, an ancient Egyptian mummy. It explores common...

Discourse on the Method, or by its complete title "Discourse on the Method of Rightly Conducting One's Reason and of Seeking Truth in the Sciences" it is an autobiographical and philosophical treatise that was published by Ren Descartes in 1637 under the original title...

In 1865, English author Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (1832-1898), aka Lewis Carroll, wrote a fantastical adventure story for the young daughters of a friend. The adventures of Alice-named for one of the little girls to whom the book was dedicated-who journeys down a rabbit hole...

The Odd Women is an 1893 novel by the English novelist George Gissing. Its themes are the role of women in society, marriage, morals and the early feminist movement.Author: George GissingISBN-10: 1546882162ISBN-13: 9781546882169Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/23/2017Pages: 218Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.66lbsSize: 9.02h x...

Using language with elements of the medieval tales which were his models, Morris tells the story of Peter, King of Upmeads, and his four sons, Blaise, Hugh, Gregory, and Ralph. These four sons decide one day that they would like to explore the world,...

Paradise Regained is a poem by the 17th century English poet John Milton, which deals with the subject of the Temptation of Christ. One of the major concepts emphasized throughout Paradise Regained is the play on reversals. As implied by its title, Milton sets...

The Second Jungle Book is a sequel to The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling. First published in 1895, it features five stories about Mowgli and three unrelated stories, all but one set in India, most of which Kipling wrote while living in Vermont. All...

Eldorado, by Baroness Orczy is a sequel book to the classic adventure tale, The Scarlet Pimpernel. It was first published in 1913. The novel is notable in that it is the partial basis for most of the film treatments of the original book.It is...

The Lost Continent is one of the least-known of Burroughs' thrilling science-fiction tales. In the year 2137, civilization has been in decline for nearly two centuries, and war-torn Europe is but a distant memory to the inhabitants of the isolated United States. But an...

Sylvia s Lovers By Elizabeth Cleghorn GaskellAuthor: Elizabeth Cleghorn GaskellISBN-10: 1537758004ISBN-13: 9781537758008Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/19/2016Pages: 496Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.45lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.00d

The Mutiny of the Elsinore is a novel by the American writer Jack London first published in 1914. After death of the captain, the crew of a ship split between the two senior surviving mates. During the conflict, the narrator develops as a strong...

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1879 Edition.Author: John FlemingISBN-10: 1498191150ISBN-13: 9781498191159Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/07/2014Pages: 226Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.68lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.48d

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1906 Edition.Author: Albert AbendscheinISBN-10: 1498189504ISBN-13: 9781498189507Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/07/2014Pages: 208Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.63lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.44d