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  • Niccolò Machiavelli and His Times Niccolò Machiavelli and His Times
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    Niccolò Machiavelli and His Times

    Delve into the world of Renaissance Italy and the life of one of history's most influential political thinkers with "Niccolò Machiavelli and His Times, Volume 2" by Pasquale Villari. This volume continues the in-depth exploration of Machiavelli's...
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  • Biographieen und Erzählungen Biographieen und Erzählungen
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    Biographieen und Erzählungen

    Biographieen und Erzählungen by Gotthilf Heinrich Von Schubert, published in 1847, presents a collection of biographical sketches and narrative essays reflecting the intellectual and cultural landscape of its time. Schubert, a notable figure in German...
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  • The Theological Works of ... Viscount Barrington The Theological Works of ... Viscount Barrington
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    The Theological Works of ... Viscount Barrington

    Explore the profound theological insights of John Shute Barrington, Viscount Barrington, in this carefully curated collection of his writings. Volume 1 offers a comprehensive introduction to Barrington's theological perspectives, reflecting the...
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  • Men and Books and Cities Men and Books and Cities
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    Men and Books and Cities

    Men and Books and Cities, penned by Robert Cortes Holliday, offers a captivating glimpse into the literary and social landscape of the early 20th century. Through a series of insightful essays, Holliday explores the interconnectedness of literature,...
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  • What I Saw in Europe What I Saw in Europe
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    What I Saw in Europe

    "What I Saw in Europe" offers a captivating glimpse into the European continent as observed by S.O. Thacher in the late 19th century. This engaging narrative recounts the author's personal experiences and reflections while journeying through various...
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  • Composiciones Poéticas Composiciones Poéticas
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    Composiciones Poéticas

    Composiciones Poéticas is a collection of poems by Belisario Peña, showcasing his lyrical talent and offering a glimpse into the literary landscape of the early 20th century. Written in Spanish, these compositions explore themes of love, nature,...
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  • En Escena En Escena
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    En Escena

    En Escena: Crónicas Y Retazos Literarios is a collection of essays and literary fragments by Rafael Pérez Cabello. This volume offers a diverse range of reflections on literature, culture, and personal experiences. Pérez Cabello's...
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  • Studi Leopardiani Studi Leopardiani
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    Studi Leopardiani

    Studi Leopardiani, by Giovanni Mestica, offers a detailed examination of the life and works of Giacomo Leopardi, one of Italy's most important poets and thinkers. This study delves into Leopardi's philosophical ideas, literary techniques, and his...
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  • Memorials and Correspondence of Charles James Fox Memorials and Correspondence of Charles James Fox
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    Memorials and Correspondence of Charles James Fox

    Memorials and Correspondence of Charles James Fox, Volume 3 offers a rich collection of letters and documents illuminating the life and political career of the prominent British statesman. Compiled and edited by John Russell Russell, this volume provides...
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  • Archivio Per Lo Studio Delle Tradizioni Popolari Archivio Per Lo Studio Delle Tradizioni Popolari
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    Archivio Per Lo Studio Delle Tradizioni Popolari

    Immergetevi nel cuore della cultura popolare italiana con il sedicesimo volume dell'"Archivio Per Lo Studio Delle Tradizioni Popolari". Curato da Giuseppe Pitrè e Salvatore Salomone-Marino, questo volume offre uno sguardo approfondito sulle...
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  • Choix De Poésies De P. De Ronsard Choix De Poésies De P. De Ronsard
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    Choix De Poésies De P. De Ronsard

    Choix de Poésies de P. de Ronsard presents a curated selection of poems by Pierre de Ronsard, a prominent figure in 16th-century French Renaissance poetry. This collection, originally published in 1862, offers readers a glimpse into Ronsard's rich...
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  • Die Söhne Des Thal's Die Söhne Des Thal's
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    Die Söhne Des Thal's

    Die Söhne Des Thal's, a dramatic poem in two parts, is a work by Friedrich Ludwig Zacharias Werner, a prominent figure in German Romanticism. This first part introduces readers to Werner's dramatic and poetic style, showcasing his exploration of intense...
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  • Les Épopées Françaises Les Épopées Françaises
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    Les Épopées Françaises

    Les Épopées Françaises, Livre 1: Geste Du Roi, by Léon Gautier, is a seminal work on the epic poems of France. This volume focuses on the "Geste du Roi," exploring the tales and legends surrounding the French monarchy and its...
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  • Chronica Do Felicissimo Rei' Dom Emanuel Chronica Do Felicissimo Rei' Dom Emanuel
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    Chronica Do Felicissimo Rei' Dom Emanuel

    Chronica Do Felicissimo Rei' Dom Emanuel is a historical chronicle detailing the reign of King Manuel I of Portugal. Written by Damião de Goés, a prominent Portuguese humanist and historian, this work offers a detailed account of Manuel I's life,...
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  • The Young Lady's Book of Elegant Poetry The Young Lady's Book of Elegant Poetry
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    The Young Lady's Book of Elegant Poetry

    "The Young Lady's Book of Elegant Poetry," comprising selections from the works of British and American poets, is a charming anthology intended to cultivate literary appreciation and refined taste. Published in 1836, this collection offers a glimpse into...
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  • From City Lights To Outback Nights From City Lights To Outback Nights
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    From City Lights To Outback Nights

    Stranded in Australia at the beginning of the global pandemic, with no job, no home and no way to return to her former life in London, Teresa must embrace uncertainty head on. She borrows a car and drives across Australia to the middle of the desert to...
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  • Lullabies for Lieutenants Lullabies for Lieutenants
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    Lullabies for Lieutenants

    Capturing the chaotic nature of the U.S. Marine experience at war in Vietnam, this memoir recounts the experiences of a young officer in a series of unrelated short pieces. In a narrative as fragmented as the war itself, the only resolution is the...
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  • Nothing But The Willows & Other Things That Are Not There Nothing But The Willows & Other Things That Are Not There
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    Nothing But The Willows & Other Things That Are Not There

    Perception is reality. But how much can you trust with only two eyes? Cracks in the fabric of the universe reveal facets of a prism. Worlds where gods and monsters are real, houses are haunted, and time is a malleable thing. Familiarity falls when the...
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  • The Masters Review Best Emerging Writers 2024 The Masters Review Best Emerging Writers 2024
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    The Masters Review Best Emerging Writers 2024

    The Masters Review's Best Emerging Writers 2024 features ten short stories and essays from promising writers around the world, selected by guest judge Gina Chung. "These stories ask questions about power, intimacy, control, our imperfect...
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  • Bobby Darin Bobby Darin
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    Bobby Darin

    A multilayered portrait of this brash, gifted artist, whose restless voice and spirit seem as alive today as ever.A performer who rivaled Sinatra, Bobby Darin rose from dire poverty to become one of the biggest stars of his generation. Dogged by chronic...
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  • The Art of Cleaning The Art of Cleaning
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    The Art of Cleaning

    More than just a cleaning book-this is a love letter to home, heart, and heritage.The Art of Cleaning is a heartfelt guide that blends tradition, wisdom, and practical inspiration. Rooted in the meaningful bond between mother and daughter, this book...
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  • Chamomile Clouds Chamomile Clouds
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    Chamomile Clouds

    Chamomile clouds is a book of heart-crafted poetry that was birthed from the author's life experiences of love, loss, joy, and the pursuit of peace and acceptance. These raw and organic poems are relatable and will give hope at the turn of every page.
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  • Full Force Full Force
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    Full Force

    Professional wrestler Colton Reece is at a crossroads in his life. Years of living the dream are taking a toll bringing the need to make both personal and professional life-changing decisions. The inner struggle is real. Then, he meets her. Author Terra...
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  • I'm Not Done Yet I'm Not Done Yet
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    I'm Not Done Yet

    I'm Not Done Yet is a powerful memoir that chronicles Cobby M. Williams' unwavering perseverance. Born into poverty and facing abandonment and tragic family losses, Cobby's journey is defined by resilience. Despite these hardships, he rises above...
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  • 13 КОРОТКИХ РАССКАЗОВ 13 КОРОТКИХ РАССКАЗОВ
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    13 КОРОТКИХ РАССКАЗОВ

    Дорогие читатели,В этот сборник вошли шесть любимых читателями рассказов и семь новых, написанных мною во время пандемии.Говорят, что нет старого, есть новое, но я считаю, что нужно смотреть на все со стороны.Счастливого чтения!CathyСМЕРТЕЛЬНОЕ...
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  • 13 КОРОТКИХ ІСТОРІЙ 13 КОРОТКИХ ІСТОРІЙ
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    13 КОРОТКИХ ІСТОРІЙ

    З передмови:Дорогі читачі,До цієї збірки оповідань увійшли шість улюблених оповідань моїх читачів, а також сім нових оповідань, які я написав під час пандемії.Кажуть, що геть старе, а з ним і нове, але я кажу, що давайте подивимося на все як на долоні...
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  • 13 KRÁTKÝCH POVÍDEK 13 KRÁTKÝCH POVÍDEK
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    13 KRÁTKÝCH POVÍDEK

    Převzato z Předmluvy:Vážení čtenáři,Tato sbírka povídek obsahuje šest mých čtenáři oblíbených povídek a sedm nových povídek, které jsem napsal během pandemie. Říká se „pryč se starým a dovnitř s novým", ale já říkám, podívejme se na to z celkového...
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  • 13 КРАТКИ ИСТОРИИ 13 КРАТКИ ИСТОРИИ
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    13 КРАТКИ ИСТОРИИ

    От предговора:Уважаеми читатели,Този сборник с кратки разкази включва шест от любимите ми разкази и седем нови, които написах по време на пандемията.Казват „вън със старото и вътре с новото", но аз казвам, че трябва да погледнем цялата картина.Приятно...
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  • 13 KRATKIH ZGODB 13 KRATKIH ZGODB
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    13 KRATKIH ZGODB

    Dragi bralci,v tej zbirki kratkih zgodb je šest najljubših zgodb mojih bralcev in sedem novih kratkih zgodb, ki sem jih napisal med pandemijo.Pravijo „ven s starim in noter z novim", jaz pa pravim, da si oglejmo celoten pogled.Srečno...
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  • 13 KORTE VERHALEN 13 KORTE VERHALEN
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    13 KORTE VERHALEN

    Uit het voorwoord:"Deze bundel Korte Verhalen bevat zes van mijn lezersfavorieten en zeven nieuwe korte verhalen die ik tijdens de pandemie heb geschreven.Ze zeggen 'eruit met het oude en erin met het nieuwe', maar ik zeg: laten we het hele plaatje...
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  • 13 TRUMPŲ ISTORIJŲ` 13 TRUMPŲ ISTORIJŲ`
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    13 TRUMPŲ ISTORIJŲ`

    Iš įžangos:„Į šį apsakymų rinkinį įtrauktos šešios mano skaitytojų pamėgtos istorijos ir septynios naujos istorijos, kurias parašiau pandemijos metu.Sakoma „lauk seną ir naują", bet aš sakau, kad pažvelkime į visą vaizdą".Autorė Cathy McGoughFrom the...
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  • 13 CONTOS 13 CONTOS
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    13 CONTOS

    Do Prefácio:"Esta coleção de contos inclui seis dos favoritos dos meus leitores e sete novos contos que escrevi durante a pandemia.Costuma-se dizer 'fora com o velho e dentro com o novo', mas eu digo: vamos olhar para a vista toda."Autora Cathy...
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  • INTERVJUER MED LEGENDARISKE FORFATTERE FRA DET HINSIDIGE INTERVJUER MED LEGENDARISKE FORFATTERE FRA DET HINSIDIGE
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    INTERVJUER MED LEGENDARISKE FORFATTERE FRA DET HINSIDIGE

    HVA VILLE DU SPURT DIN FAVORITTFORFATTER FRA DET HINSIDIGEHVIS DU MØTTE HAM?Ved hjelp av en Fictional Psychic-kollega blir følgende forfattere hentet tilbake for et enestående femten minutters intervju:*Poe *Hawthorne *Tennyson *Shelley *Keats*Leacock...
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  • 13 POVESTIRI SCURTE 13 POVESTIRI SCURTE
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    13 POVESTIRI SCURTE

    Din prefață:„Această colecție de povestiri cuprinde șase dintre preferatele cititorilor mei și șapte povestiri noi pe care le-am scris în timpul pandemiei.Se spune „afară cu vechiul și înăuntru cu noul", dar eu spun să privim întreaga perspectivă."Autor...
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  • Cut to Bloom Cut to Bloom
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    Cut to Bloom

    Cut to Bloom, where Arhm Choi Wild dares to explore the journey of unlearning the survival instinct of trauma.Through the complex hyphen between Asian and American identity, queerness and belonging, and survival and choice, Wild delves into the...
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  • The Making of a Masterpiece The Making of a Masterpiece
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    The Making of a Masterpiece

    From Kingston, Jamaica, to London, England, 'The Making of a Masterpiece' recounts the remarkable, true story of Fowokan George Kelly-a contemporary creative artist, musician and visionary who defied the odds.Arriving in the UK as a boy in 1957, Fowokan...
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  • such small HANDS such small HANDS
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    such small HANDS

    such small HANDS"such small HANDS" is a raw, lyrical journey through the relentless terrain of grief, written in the aftermath of an unthinkable loss- the death of the author's daughter, Aurelia Star. This collection is more than poetry; a mother...
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  • Great Things Great Things
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    Great Things

    Great Things is intended to remind us of the importance of believing in yourself, fighting the good fight, and having faith in a brighter tomorrow.Tina Montoya was ten years old when her mother suffered a gunshot wound to her stomach. Tina's father, who...
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  • Mutige Ida Mutige Ida
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    Mutige Ida

    In Mutige Ida folgen wir Idas Weg - von der Ältesten einer großen Familie zu einer entschlossenen jungen Frau, die Abenteuer eingeht und Herausforderungen annimmt. Als Kind hilft Ida ihrer Familie und erlernt wertvolle Fähigkeiten wie Nähen und...
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  • Good (Enough) Mother Good (Enough) Mother
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    Good (Enough) Mother

    A collection of honest and poignant essays and vignettes from acclaimed writer Ashley Fenker about her journey to motherhood against all medical odds, written for anyone who has ever wondered if their dream of becoming a mother would come true.At 16,...
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  • Savantia and Other Speculative Stories - A Savantia and Other Speculative Stories - A
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    Savantia and Other Speculative Stories - A

    What's in this book?First half of 21 stories to poke your fears, question reality, examine cultural idiosyncrasies, and to explore the greatest expanses of space and time.Destroying something you don't understand might come back to haunt you later.How...
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  • How To Win a Million Dollars and BEEP Glitter! How To Win a Million Dollars and BEEP Glitter!
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    How To Win a Million Dollars and BEEP Glitter!

    A Queer Millennial Odyssey! Part confessional, part caper-this glitter-fueled adventure blends pop-culture satire, self-reinvention, and social commentary into a story for anyone who's ever chased something wild (and sparkly) in a world that never made...
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    Resilient Dreamer

    Are you a resilient dreamer, too? In this gripping memoir of resilience and roots, Hofstra University's first female chair of its math department, Marysia Tarnopolska Weiss, tells the inspiring story of her migration to America following post-World War...
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  • Raising Giants Raising Giants
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    Raising Giants

    An insider's story with lessons learnedIt was late 1980s when two off-the-chart babies were born in West Los Angeles, California. Geoffrey and Mitchell Schwartz popped out at the 95th percentile and never looked back. ultimately parlaying their physical...
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  • FARMED OUT IN ONTONAGON COUNTY FARMED OUT IN ONTONAGON COUNTY
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    FARMED OUT IN ONTONAGON COUNTY

    "You're the man of the house now, Pat."After learning that a 46-year-old father had dropped dead at the dinner table, a neighbor put his hand on the boy's seven-year-old shoulder and outlined the course of his future. From that moment on, heavy burdens...
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Discover a powerful collection of inspirational real life stories books and famous Australian biographies to read on BookLoop. Whether you're fascinated by historical figures, inspired by sports legends, or drawn to heroic survival stories, our collection will move you, challenge you, and stay with you.

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