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  The Stillwater Tragedy

  Thomas Bailey Aldrich

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  "The Stillwater Tragedy" by Thomas Bailey Aldrich is a fictional novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story delves into the dark and mysterious atmosphere surrounding a murder in the seemingly idyllic village of Stillwater. As the narrative unfolds, it reveals the tumultuous and often harsh lives of the townsfolk, with a particular focus on several key characters, including the recently deceased wealthy man, Mr. Lemuel Shackford, and his estranged cousin, Richard Shackford. 
  The story opens with a chilling tone just before daybreak in Stillwater, where the body of Mr. Shackford lies dead, the victim of a violent crime. As the sun rises, the village awakens to its daily rhythm while grappling with the shock of the murder. Young Mary Hennessey, whose delayed milk delivery leads her to discover the crime scene, unwittingly becomes the center of attention as gossip spreads throughout the town. 
  Shortly after the discovery, the townspeople gather in anxiety and suspicion, prompting an investigation led by local authorities. Through vivid descriptions and evocative character portrayals, the beginning of the novel establishes an unsettling mood as it explores themes of violence, greed, and the fragile nature of community bonds in the face of tragedy.

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  Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz Benito...

  Jorge Alfonso Sierra Quintero

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  Volume containing the biographies in English of the following characters: Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, Benito Juárez, Francisco I. Madero, Father Miguel Hidalgo, Carmen Serdán A, Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez, José Hernández, Guillermo González Camarena and Mario Molina

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  Unbought and Unbossed

  Shirley Chisholm

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  In this classic work—a blend of memoir, social criticism, and political analysis that remains relevant today—the first Black Congresswoman to serve in American history, New York’s dynamic representative Shirley Chisholm, traces her extensive political struggle and examines the problems that have long plagued the American system of government. 
  “Shirley Chisholm created a path for me and for so many others. Today, I'm thinking about her inspirational words: 'I am, and always will be a catalyst for change.'” —Kamala Harris 
  “A tremendously impressive book.” —Washington Post 
  “I want to be remembered as a woman . . . who dared to be a catalyst of change.” Political pioneer Shirley Chisholm—activist, member of the House of Representatives, and former presidential candidate—was a woman who consistently broke barriers and inspired generations of American women, and especially women of color. Unbought and Unbossed is her story, told in her own words—a thoughtful and informed look at her rise from the streets of Brooklyn to the halls of Congress. Chisholm speaks out on her life in politics while illuminating the events, personalities, and issues of her time, including the schism in the Democratic party in the 1960s and ’70s—all of which speak to us today. 
  In this frank assessment, “Fighting Shirley” recalls how she took on an entrenched system, gave a public voice to millions, and embarked on a trailblazing bid to be the first woman and first African American President of the United States. By daring to be herself, Shirley Chisholm shows how one person forever changed the status quo. 
  “What [Chisholm] did was so pioneering. . . . She embraced what made her different and used it as her superpower.” —Regina King 
  “Her motto and title of her autobiography—Unbought and Unbossed—illustrates her outspoken advocacy for women and minorities during her seven terms in the U.S. House of Representatives.” —National Women’s History Museum

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  The Wedding Eve - From their...

  Morley Roberts

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  The bookshelves of British literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors.  From these Isles their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure.  Among them is Morley Roberts.

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  A Casual Temptation - Crime...

  Stephen Barrett

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  A Casual Temptation - a suspenseful real-life Financial Crime thriller with plenty of plot twists. 
   
  A Casual Temptation: what would you do? 
   
  What would you do if you were confronted with having to make a choice? A choice between doing what´s right and what´s wrong? Choosing to do what´s right will mean you get to thwart a crime, a fraud on a major scale. But at a cost: your job, the life you have led so far and possibly your future chances of employment. 
   
  The alternative? Doing something that´s wrong: morally wrong and illegal. You will be a criminal. But you will have one hundred thousand in your pocket. 
   
  Neil Wilson, freshly appointed Key Account Manager with Hamlays Bank stumbles across a financial fraud scheme to rob Hamlays of millions. A scheme engineered by Alexis Theophilou, the larger-than-life owner of Holden Industrial, his first big client. 
   
  Neil confronts Alexis, only to discover that the stakes are high in this game. He finds himself having to answer the question for himself: do I do what´s right or do I do what´s wrong? 
   
  Setting wheels in motion that will take him on a journey he never dreamt possible and that will change his life for ever, Neil has to find his own answers - and live with the consequences.

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  The Timkens of San Diego - Their...

  Robert M. Witty

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  Rising from a blacksmith's apprentice to become king of the roller bearing, Henry Timken was one of the 19th century's greatest inventors. His early engineering of axles, springs, and ball bearings for horse-drawn carriages made him rich. But his 1898 patent of a tapered roller bearing revolutionized transportation and made the German immigrant and his family uber rich. In 1887, with his greatest invention still ahead of him, Timken retired to San Diego with his wife, Fredericka, and four of their five children. All would become wealthy from his patents and lead lives that often cast them in the nation's headlines. The three daughters made their niche in the art world. Amelia founded the San Diego Museum of Art and resuscitated the symphony. Georgia studied art in Paris and St. Louis and married her art teacher. Eight of her paintings hang in the National Gallery of Art. Cora became an ardent painter and a major collector of art from Persia, China, and India. The Metropolitan Museum of Art lists 133 objects from her. At age 47 she married an osteopathic doctor-scientist 15 years younger who was obsessed with the idea of curing illnesses through electromagnetism. The sons, H.H. and W.R., took turns running the Timken empire and expanding it globally. H.H. became one of the wealthiest men in America.

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