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  The American Presidents - A...

  Harry Montgomery

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  The Founding Presidents of the United States played a pivotal role in shaping the early direction of the nation. Their leadership laid the groundwork for the establishment of a new republic and the principles that would guide the country for generations. George Washington, the first President, set the tone for the presidency itself. His leadership during the Revolutionary War had earned him widespread admiration, and when the new government was formed, Washington was unanimously chosen as the first leader of the United States. His presidency established many of the precedents for the executive branch, including the creation of a Cabinet, the two-term limit, and the peaceful transfer of power. 
  Washington’s leadership was tested with several challenges during his presidency, most notably the issue of neutrality in foreign affairs. As tensions rose between France and Great Britain, Washington carefully navigated the country through these conflicts, urging the nation to avoid entanglement in European wars. His Farewell Address warned against permanent foreign alliances and political factions, offering advice that would resonate throughout American history. Washington’s decision to step down after two terms also set a significant precedent that would shape the expectations of future presidents. 
  Following Washington’s tenure, John Adams became the second President of the United States. A Federalist and a key figure in the early American Revolution, Adams had been a vocal advocate for independence and the formation of a strong central government. His presidency, however, was marked by political divisions and foreign policy struggles. The most notable event during his administration was the Quasi-War with France, which resulted from tensions over the French Revolution and the actions of the French government against American shipping.

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  The Unlikely Voyage of Jack de Crow

  A. J. Mackinnon

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  A revitalised edition of this much-loved bestseller. 
   
  Truly hilarious books are rare. Even rarer are those based on real events. Join A.J. Mackinnon, your charming and eccentric guide, on an amazing voyage in a boat called Jack de Crow. 
   
  A couple of quiet weeks sailing the River Severn was the intention. Somehow things got out of hand – a year later I had reached Romania and was still going... 
   
  Equipped with his cheerful optimism and a pith helmet, this Australian Odysseus in a dinghy travels from the borders of North Wales to the Black Sea – 4,900 kilometres over salt and fresh water, under sail, at the oars, or at the end of a tow-rope – through twelve countries, 282 locks and numerous trials and adventures, including an encounter with Balkan pirates. Along the way he experiences the kindness of strangers, gets very lost, and perfects the art of slow travel. 
   
   ‘A marvellous adventure, and Mackinnon recounts it with humour and unflagging enthusiasm ... a clever and entirely engaging read’ Melbourne Times 
   
  ‘A great travel writer and more importantly a great traveller’ Sydney Morning Herald 
   
  ‘Not just an adventurer, but an artist, philosopher and keen observer of the world around him’ Canberra Times 
   
  ‘A wonderful idea for a book – a series of ever bolder improvisations ... undertaken in praise of the spirit of adventure’ Times Literary Supplement 
   
   ‘Mackinnon’s journey makes a lovely picaresque tale, one dotted with English literary references and wonderful descriptions of the English and European countryside’ Good Reading

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  Nardagani - Finding Light in the...

  Narda Pitkethly

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  In September 2001, Narda Pitkethly’s brother vanished near Sun Valley, Idaho. Clues pointed in many directions sparking a determined search—one that pushed Narda to the edge and led her down an unexpected path. 
  From a chaotic childhood and restless adolescence to daring travels and recovery, Narda’s story is a testament to what can emerge from grief, and the light that can follow darkness. 
  Along the way, Narda finds her brother, and she creates Nardagani, an innovative reading method for people who struggle to read. 
  One woman’s search has become a gift to the world.

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  The Complete Works of Virginia...

  Virginia Woolf

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  What if the inner life mattered more than the plot?
  
  The Complete Works of Virginia Woolf brings together the full literary legacy of one of the most influential writers of the twentieth century. A pioneer of modernist fiction, Woolf transformed the novel by turning inward—capturing thought, memory, time, and emotion with unprecedented subtlety and power.
  
  This comprehensive collection includes Woolf's major novels, short stories, essays, and critical writings. Through works that explore identity, gender, creativity, and the nature of reality, Woolf reshaped literature and helped define modern feminist and artistic thought.
  
  Lyrical, experimental, and deeply humane, her writing invites readers to experience life as it is felt rather than simply observed.
  
  Inside this eBook, you'll explore:
  
  All novels, stories, and essays by Virginia Woolf in one collection
  
  Iconic works such as Mrs Dalloway, To the Lighthouse, and Orlando
  
  Groundbreaking stream-of-consciousness and modernist technique
  
  A cornerstone of twentieth-century and world literature
  
  Studied worldwide and endlessly influential, Virginia Woolf's works remain essential reading for anyone interested in literature, consciousness, and the art of seeing.
  
  Read inward. Think freely. Buy now and experience the complete works of Virginia Woolf.

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  Amy Carmichael - Rescuer of...

  Janet Benge, Geoff Benge

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  Amy Carmichael stood on the deck of the steamer, waving good-bye once again to her old friend Robert Wilson. How could she have known she would never see him or the British Isles again? Amy was certain God had called her to India. Indeed! India would be home for the rest of her life.Amy's life was marked by a simple, determined obedience to God, regardless of circumstances. Her story and legacy are stunning reminders of the impact of one person who will fear God and nothing else.Driven by love and compassion, and sustained by faith and determination, Amy Carmichael defied the cruel barriers of India's caste system. The story of this young woman from Northern Ireland is a brilliant, sparkling example of God's love generously poured out to "the least of these among us."

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  Sisters in Death - The Black...

  Eli Frankel

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  In January 1947, the body of Elizabeth Short, completely drained of blood, was discovered in an undeveloped lot in Los Angeles. Its gruesome mutilations led to a firestorm of publicity, city-wide panic, and an unprecedented number of investigative paths led by the LAPD—all dead ends. The Black Dahlia murder remained an unsolved mystery for over seventy years. 
   
   
   
  Six years earlier and sixteen hundred miles away, another woman's life ended in a similarly horrific manner. Leila Welsh was an ambitious, educated, popular, and socially connected beauty. Though raised modestly on a prairie farm, she was heiress to her Kansas City family's status and wealth. On a winter morning in 1941, Leila's butchered body was found in her bedroom bearing the marks of unspeakable trauma. One victim faded into obscurity. The other became notorious. Both had in common a killer whose sadistic mind was a labyrinth of dark secrets. 
   
   
   
  Eli Frankel reveals a key fact about the Black Dahlia crime scene that leads inexorably to the stunning identification of a criminal who was at the same time amateurish and fiendish, skilled and lucky, sophisticated and brutish. Drawing on documents, law enforcement files, interviews, the victims' own letters, trial transcripts, military records, and more, this true-crime saga puts together the missing pieces of a legendary puzzle.

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