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The author of Charlotte's Web and One Man's Meat, coauthor of The Elements of Style, and columnist for The New Yorker for almost half a century, E. B. White (1899–1985) is an American literary icon. Over the course of his career, White inspired generations of writers and readers with his essays (both serious and humorous), children's literature, and stylistic guidance. In the Words of E. B. White offers readers a delightful selection of quotations,...
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"Thirty years ago, I lay in the womb of a woman, conceived in a sexual act of rape, being carried during the prenatal period by an unwilling and rebellious mother, finally bursting from the womb only to be tormented in a family whose members I despised or pitied, and brought into association with people whom I should never have chosen."
Shortly after its 1925 publication, Gertrude Beasley's ferociously eloquent feminist memoir was banned and she...
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Fontaine, a small pigeon, is fed up with the world's addiction to technology. In response, he rallies a cohort of birds and, with their help, leads an ICKY revolution that forces people to put down their phones, look up, and connect with nature and each other. Told in lyrical verse and with quirky, poignant illustrations, is a humorous blend of cautionary tale and storytime fun that'll spark conversation and delight readers of all ages. is an "elder...
19904) Ancient Mythology: Captivating Stories, Magic, Mystery & Legendary Myths of the World Throughout His
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A Treasure Trove of Intrigue, Drama & PassionIf you want a huge collection of the best myths & captivating stories Gods, Supernatural Beings & Heroes With Extraordinary Powers then keep reading... Ancient Mythology is the foundation of The World. Every civilization and culture has its own myths, legends and heroic acts that defines them. Myths tell the stories of our ancestors and the origins of The World. Stories that have been formed by people from...
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In Bill and Hillary: The Politics of the Personal, the distinguished historian William H. Chafe boldly argues that the trajectory of the Clintons' political lives can be understood only through the prism of their personal relationship. Each experienced a difficult childhood. Bill had an abusive stepfather, and his mother was in denial about the family's pathology. He believed that his success as a public servant would redeem the family. Hillary grew...
19906) Aftershocks: A Novel
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Late one December night, a massive earthquake shatters an isolated farmhouse in the mountains of Southern Oregon. Trapped inside, pampered housewife, Georgia Kaminski and her mortally injured husband stress over their only daughter, Callie, a freshman in college at the other end of the state. Thirteen hours of terrifying aftershocks pass without rescue. Desperate, with slivers of lumber and glass tearing at her flesh, Georgia crawls out of the wreckage....
19907) First Time
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Lexi did not want to move and nothing is going to make her happy about it. Except maybe that cute guy on the bus.
It's 1983 and Lexi has more than gotten over her parent's divorce. Having to move to New Jersey, however, is simply unacceptable. Lexi plans to go back to Brooklyn and stay with her dad, every weekend, whether her mom likes it or not. How else is Lexi going to see her friends? She never imagined she'd change her mind. But then she saw...
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Découvrez l'univers artistique de Maryvonne Chaigneau « au fil d'un dialogue imaginaire » entre ses écrits et ses oeuvres
De paysages marins à l'aquarelle en huiles sur toiles, o une recherche formelle intransigeante affronte l'art consommé du coloriste dans une bataille onirique… Jusqu'à d'envoûtants dessins à la mine de crayon en lisière de la représentation du corps et la psyché, dont certains évoquent les Distorted Nudes de David...
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The Chairman & CEO of OgilvyOne Worldwide and career advisor extraordinaire, Brian Fetherstonhaugh, outlines the three stages of a long, successful work life and offers guidance to plan ahead and get the most out of each phase.
The world of careers is vastly different than it was just five years ago-more choices, more competition, and relentless change in how we define work-life. It can be difficult to understand our options and plan for a prosperous...
19910) Bees Are My Business
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When Harry Whitcombe was seven years old he persuaded a not very enthusiastic father to let him have a hive of bees. From that day on, bees were his business. It was often a precarious business, but it was to prove its worth more than once during the depression, when Whitcombe, still in high school, helped balance the family budget by selling five-gallon cans of honey to a local grocer. Later the sale of his apiary, grown to a hundred colonies, helped...
19911) Messy Bitch Magic
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What is spirituality for the ones who find God on the dance floor? What does ascension look like when you're the kind of person who knows more about pasta than meditation? And how are you supposed to love yourself, when you can't even figure out who you're supposed to be?
In “Messy Bitch Magic”, we join Ani Ferlise on a quest to find the answers to these questions and more, as she navigates the decade-long dark-night-of-the-soul leading to her...
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We should all have our autobiography. For family. For friends too. Mostly for ourselves — not a blog not a tweet or social media entry — the story of our life that we can look back to see how we got to where we are now. The details. The roadmap. The journey. Our life so far...This is my story.
Much is difficult for me to believe but it is true. Long before the internet to save/lose/share/delete/Photoshop/rearrange all the bits and pieces there...
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The Defeat of Imperial Germany, 1917-1918 by Rod Paschall is the first volume in the Major Battles and Campaigns series under the general editorship of John S. D. Eisenhower. Designed for the "armchair strategist," this book offers striking proof of the inaccuracy of the conventional depiction of the trench warfare of the First World War, in which commanding generals are seen as mediocre and unimaginative, having stubbornly sent hundreds of thousands...
19914) Romance to the Rescue
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Romance to the Rescue (1921) is a novel by Denis Mackail. Recognized in his time as a leading writer of popular fiction, Mackail was a gifted stylist with a keen sense of social convention and a deep commitment to developing his diverse casts of characters. Frequently funny, Mackail's work is a pleasure to read and deserves renewed interest from the public. The past few years have been hard on David Lawrence. Having lost his mother to illness, he...
19915) The Daisy Chain
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At the heart of THE DAISY CHAIN are Geoff and Marcus, who are partners in love and business, and own and manage the vegan restaurant, The Daisy Chain. With Winona, their part time employee, they endeavour to make the world a better place by offering locally sourced, organic vegan meals that appeal to even the most adamant meat eater. But Marcus wants more - more compassionate and ecologically minded people creating societal change now. Getting impatient...
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Venus, the second planet from the sun, is named after the Roman goddess of Love and Beauty. The second brightest natural object in the night sky after the moon, Venus rotates in an opposite direction than most planets. These facts ring true when it comes to 21-year-old Venus Alana Morgan. Neglected, physically, emotionally and mentally abused at a young age, Venus has learned to cope with her everyday life in a way that has regretfully placed many...
19917) Kierkegaard's Writings, XIII, Volume 13: The Corsair Affair and Articles Related to the Writings
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Howard V. Hong, the former Director of the Howard and Edna Hong Kierkegaard Library at St. Olaf College, is the General Editor of Kierkegaard's Writings. Edna H. Hong (1913-2007) was a poet, writer, and translator who has collaborated with Professor Hong on other English translations of Kierkegaard's work.
The Corsair affair has been called the "most renowned controversy in Danish literary history." At the center is Søren Kierkegaard, whose pseudonymous...
19918) Big Mike, Uncle Dan and Me: How I Beat 20th Century New York State's Most Corrupt Political Machine
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As District Attorney, Thomas E. Dewey cracked Tammany Hall, thought to be the United States' most powerful and corrupt political machine. Yet as Governor, despite his state's vast resources, he could not crack the Upper New York State machine. In this modern-day David vs. Goliath tale, a 24-year-old college professor and engineer leads the challenge to liberate and transform his own upstate community from a 40-year reign of political corruption.
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19919) Out of the Darkness
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As a senior in high school, I had what many would call an "All-American Life." I was varsity captain in three sports, was named the most athletic female in my high school, an academic honors student, and, in seven short months, I would be on my way to a Division II college to pursue my education and compete on the cross country and track team. My parents are supportive and married. I have a loving sister. I was truly happy and thankful for the life...
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As a senior high school teacher, I fell in love with my students every single year. My stories will make you laugh, cry, and cringe at the reality of the lives of our wildflowers. Kids are kids, however, these kids needed me more than your average child of privilege. Most parents love their children, however, a mother at the age of fourteen, I believe, cannot offer what a mother at the age of thirty can offer. For many, violence and poverty were their...
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