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Penguin Press
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[2024]
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"An intimate and searching account of the life and legacy of one of America's towering educators, a woman who dared to center the progress of Black women and girls in the larger struggle for political and social liberation When Mary MacLeod Bethune died,many of the tributes in newspapers around the country said the same thing: she should be on the "Mount Rushmore" of Black American achievement. Indeed, Bethune is the only Black American whose statue...
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English
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4.7 stars
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"In her fourth work of fiction, Sue Monk Kidd brings her acclaimed narrative gifts to imagine the story of a young woman named Ana. Raised in a wealthy family in Sepphoris with ties to the ruler of Galilee, she is rebellious and ambitious, a relentless seeker with a brilliant, curious mind and a daring spirit. She yearns for a pursuit worthy of her life, but finds no outlet for her considerable talents. Defying the expectations placed on women, she...
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1010L
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English
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4.5 stars
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The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald, one of literature’s most beloved stories and the inspiration for numerous film adaptations, is now available in a fine exclusive collector’s edition featuring beautiful cover and interior treatments, making it ideal for fiction lovers and book collectors alike.
Jay Gatsby had once loved beautiful, spoiled Daisy Buchanan, then lost her to a rich boy. Now, mysteriously wealthy, he is ready to...
5. Hard times
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1060L
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English
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2.5 stars
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No other work of Dickens presents so relentless an indictment against the callous greed of the Victorian indistrial society and its misapplied utilitarian philosophy as this fiercest of his novels. With savage bitterness Dickens unmasks the hellish industries that imprisoned the bodies of the helpless labor class and the equally satanic institutions that shackled the development of their minds.
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Pub. Date:
2014
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English
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In Thrive, Arianna Huffington makes an impassioned and compelling case for the need to redefine what it means to be successful in today's world.
Arianna Huffington's personal wake-up call came in the form of a broken cheekbone and a nasty gash over her eye—the result of a fall brought on by exhaustion and lack of sleep. As the cofounder and editor-in-chief of the Huffington Post Media Group—one of the fastest growing...
Arianna Huffington's personal wake-up call came in the form of a broken cheekbone and a nasty gash over her eye—the result of a fall brought on by exhaustion and lack of sleep. As the cofounder and editor-in-chief of the Huffington Post Media Group—one of the fastest growing...
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English
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These are the men of the 94th ID. They fight with honor, they defend their nation and their brothers fiercely, and when they love, they do it with single-minded passion. Owen Hughes is an enigma among his friends. He's a man of few words, and although he enjoys his share of fun with women, he's never found anyone worth making an effort to pursue. With all of his friends now married or in committed relationships, Owen feels like a lone wolf, the last...
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The Moon and Sixpence, is a fictionalized biography of the artist Paul Gauguin. The stand-in character for Gauguin is Charles Strickland, who deserts his wife and children to become a painter. In Paris, he is indifferent to the friendship offered by a fellow artist, Dirk Stroeve. Strickland devastates those around him by running away with Blanche, Stoeve's wife, who has fallen in love with him.
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English
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"All of Us Together in the End is a lyrical, elegiac affirmation of the awesome, strange, otherworldly ways our loved ones remain alive to us, even when they are out of reach, by a writer the New York Times calls "irresistible" and "utterly convincing." Vollmer's family memoir, shimmering with wonder and enchantment, begins with the death of his mother from early-onset Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Soon after, unexplained phenomena (specifically flashing...
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Publisher:
Oriental Publishing
Pub. Date:
2024
Language:
English
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Galen of Pergamon, one of the most influential figures in the history of medicine, embarked on a remarkable journey from his humble beginnings in the ancient city of Pergamon to achieving scholarly eminence in the fields of medicine and philosophy. His formative years were marked by a thirst for knowledge, a relentless pursuit of excellence, and a deep-seated passion for understanding the mysteries of the human body and mind. This exploration delves...
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Kurt S Avard
Pub. Date:
2020
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English
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Vienna in the 17th century teeters on the boundary West and East halves of the 'civilized world,' its people on all sides beset by unfriendly neighbors. Less blinded by the old hatreds nursed by his fellow citizens, minor nobleman Dietrich is more concerned with his physician's passion to heal and an endless pursuit of knowledge. But when his discovery of a recently deceased man discovers the ravages of a new disease and foul play, the cycle of uncomplicated...
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Stellazara Seraphina
Pub. Date:
2023
Language:
English
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Love Horoscope Aquarius Aquarius, your love life is an electrifying tapestry woven with intellectual threads, social consciousness, and a relentless pursuit of freedom. With your rebellious spirit, visionary mind, and compassionate heart, you inspire change and challenge the status quo, even in the realm of love. Remember to open your heart, find a partner who respects your quirks, and rewrite the rules of romance. As your love takes flight on wings...
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Katheryn Kaufmann
Pub. Date:
2024
Language:
English
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Embark on a riveting journey with "Mind Games of Resentment," the much-anticipated sequel in the Mind Games Duology that delves deeper into the tangled web of emotions left in the aftermath of Emy and Alkaios's unforgettable encounter. A month has passed since their world was irrevocably altered, leaving scars that mark not just their bodies but their souls. As they strive to move forward, the shadows of what was unsaid weigh heavily upon them, turning...
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Basic Books
Pub. Date:
2015
Language:
English
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An award-winning historian presents an absorbing account of the French mind, shedding light on France's famous tradition of intellectual life. Why are the French such an exceptional nation? Why do they think they are so exceptional? The French take pride in the fact that their history and culture have decisively shaped the values and ideals of the modern world. French ideas are no less distinct in their form: while French thought is abstract, stylish...
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BookBaby
Pub. Date:
2023
Language:
English
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In 1807, South Carolina tradition expects women to marry and have families when they come of age. Kaitlyn Masters, a head strong 20 year old raven haired beauty refuses to honor that tradition. Her ultimate dream is to take over the family business when her father retires and become a successful female shipping owner. Her father, James, however, is not of like mind. He wants his only remaining child to marry and start a family. His rejection of her...
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Sharon Fevrier
Pub. Date:
2018
Language:
English
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The last thing on Shantel's mind, on her first night out after a holiday in Dominica, is a relationship. She'd enjoyed some great relationships, but none had made her consider settling down. Little did she know that by accepting a drink from Andre, a tall, handsome and articulate man, would soon change that. With Andre's effortless charm, relentless pursuit and a rapidly growing connection, Shantel shares more emotionally than she had ever done before....
19. Relentless
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Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date:
2021
Language:
English
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In his quest to define 'sporting greatness', double Olympic champion Alistair Brownlee has spent nearly 4 years interviewing and training with some of the greatest minds in sport to discover what it takes to become - and remain - a champion. From the age of 11 Alistair Brownlee has been obsessed with being the very best, and not just improving his sporting performance across his three specialist triathlon disciplines of swimming, cycling and running,...
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Gordon Nsowine
Pub. Date:
2023
Language:
English
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In a world where women are breaking barriers, shattering glass ceilings, and redefining what it means to be a boss, there is a powerful movement underway. "She Thinks Herself a Boss" is not just a phrase, but a bold declaration that embodies the spirit of a new generation of women who are unapologetically claiming their place at the table of success.With unwavering confidence and a relentless pursuit of their dreams, these women are rewriting the...