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A biography of Abraham Lincoln who grew from his simple childhood in Kentucky to become the second president of the United States.&nbs...
-20%Ever since the National University strike broke out, Sombra (Tenoch Huerta) and Santos (Leonard0 Ortizgris) have been living in angst-...
-20%Terry Eagleton, one of our foremost literary and cultural critics, examines the meaning, evolution, and role of culture in civil socie...
-15%A coming-of-age story within a suspenseful thriller, set against the real events, culture wars and political realities of Germany in t...
-20%A modern-day printing of the original text of Antoine Galland's first European translation of One Thousand and One Nights. The story o...
-15%Brief biographies and illustrations of famous painters from Michelangelo to Van Gogh and Rembrandt to Picasso. Features fully vow...
-15%Strange things are afoot in Bad City. The Iranian ghost town, home to prostitutes, junkies, pimps, and other sordid souls, is a place ...
-20%In 1901, Dr. Duncan MacDougall conducted an experiment that determined the human soul has mass weighing in at 21 grams. But what ...
-12%Translated from the Norwegian and with a movie by the same name that was nominated for an Oscar, this is an eccentric and truly funny ...
-17%This collection of 85 essays and articles is considered to be among the most important historical collections of all time, and we...
-25%When it was first published in 1937 Poland, Witold Gombrowicz's novel was considered to be subversive by the Communist regime and was ...
-17%Internationally acclaimed Iranian director Jafar Panahi has been officially banned from filmmaking since 2010. In a courageous a...
-20%A little girl walks angrily through the park dragging an old purse. Every now and then she stops and yells "Is this how it is?" ...
-17%Samy is very shy and doesn't like to talk to other people because it's scary and he doesn't know what to say. Now his little dog is lo...
-15%Provides descriptions of 76 famous operas covering plot, dialogue, historical overview of each, and advice for listening and appreciat...
-15%An exploration and critique of the Somali criminal justice system.
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Originally written in 1938 but never published due to its controversial nature, this insightful guide reveals the seven principles of good that will allow anyone to triumph over the obstacles that must be faced in reaching personal goals.
This novel, unprecedented in its themes within Sudanese narrative, presents a captivating narrative exploration of rural life in South Sudan. Through the densely populated and eventful setting of the village of Reth Banaw, and the passage of the official army through towns and villages, a rich African cultural consciousness emerges, imbued with...
A small book for anyone in search of hope, looking for a path to a more meaningful life, or in need of encouragement.
Grave nightmares . . inescapable fears . . a house full of memories and one woman who holds the key to the answer.
The author takes us on his exciting and unexpected journey to the American city of Los Angeles as he explores the city's history, heritage, and diverse cultures.
A journey begins with a glance through a camera lens, a photograph, a box full of pictures. A journey to Malta . . . a Malta of the future.
The Hundred Years' War was a long conflict between France and England, lasting 116 years, over who would ascend the French throne. English kings claimed their right to the French throne. In this book, we will shed light on this important period of European history and this war, which is considered one of the longest wars between nations in...
When Salma, Moni, and Iman-friends and active members of their local Muslim Women's group-decide to take a road trip together to the Scottish Highlands, they leave behind lives often dominated by obligation, frustrated desire, and dull predictability. Each wants something more out of life, but fears the cost of taking it. When the women are...
Literary enthusiast Pieter Steinz was diagnosed with ALS in the summer of 2013 and learned that his quality of life would rapidly decline. Six months later, he began a weekly journal connecting the progression of his illness with the books he was reading or rereading. This is a moving chronicle of not only a death foretold, but also an...
A story about the importance of being brave and the necessity of facing and overcoming fears to build self-confidence.
Our street was calm and quiet until Mr. Mad moved into the neighborhood. The new neighbor is always angry and shouting and bringing chaos to our quiet street. Why is he mad all the time?
Young readers lift flaps to reveal fascinating details about dinosaur anatomy--such as skin, bones, teeth- and learn about iconic species like T. rex, Triceratops, Parasaurolophus (known for its acoustic crest), and the nurturing Maiasaura. Each dinosaur is shown alongside a human figure to illustrate relative size. With colorful, scientifically...