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  The Rise And Fall Of The...

  Jefferson Davis

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  Jefferson Davis was an American politician who served as the president of the Confederate States from 1861 to 1865. He represented Mississippi in the United States Senate and the House of Representatives as a member of the Democratic Party before the American Civil War. He had previously served as the United States Secretary of War from 1853 to 1857 under President Franklin Pierce. 
  Davis, the youngest of ten children, was born in Fairview, Kentucky to a moderately prosperous farmer couple. He grew up in Wilkinson County, Mississippi, and also lived in Louisiana. His eldest brother Joseph Emory Davis secured the younger Davis's appointment to the United States Military Academy. After graduating, Jefferson Davis served six years as a lieutenant in the United States Army. He fought in the Mexican–American War (1846–1848) as the colonel of a volunteer regiment. Before the American Civil War, he operated in Mississippi a large cotton plantation that his brother Joseph had given him, and owned as many as 113 slaves. Although Davis argued against secession in 1858, he believed the states had an unquestionable right to leave the Union. 
   
  During the American Civil War, Davis guided Confederate policy and served as its commander-in-chief. When the Confederacy was defeated in 1865, Davis was captured, accused of treason, and imprisoned at Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia. He was never tried and was released after two years. Davis's legacy is intertwined with his role as President of the Confederacy. Immediately after the war, he was often blamed for the Confederacy's loss. After he was released, he was seen as a man who suffered unjustly for his commitment to the South, becoming a hero of the Lost Cause of the Confederacy during Reconstruction. This is his story.

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  Jewish Legends of the Patriarchs...

  Various Ancient Jewish Writers

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  What if the familiar Bible stories of Adam, Noah, and Moses were enriched by centuries of imaginative detail—adding depth and color to their heroic legacies? 
  Enter a world of midrash and apocrypha, adapted into accessible language. The Book of Jasher reimagines patriarchal sagas, the Ladder of Jacob envisions heaven-touching journeys, and Joseph and Asenath highlights a royal love story. Lives of the Prophets, Sefer Yetzirah, and other works offer striking expansions, revealing the creative spirit of Jewish tradition. 
  Included Texts:Book of Jasher – Extended tales of Creation, the Flood, and the Exodus.Ladder of Jacob & Joseph and Asenath – Mystical dreamscapes and romantic conversions.Lives of the Prophets – Profiling each prophet’s deeds, wonders, and conclusions.Sefer Yetzirah (Book of Creation) – A foundational Kabbalistic text explaining cosmic formation via letters and numbers. 
  What You’ll Discover Inside:Midrashic Embellishments – Larger-than-life feats, dialogues, and moral insights.Ancient Jewish Mysticism – A glimpse at the interplay of divine letters and cosmic forces.Heroic Virtues & Human Foibles – Portraits that blend realism and piety.Bridging Bible & Folklore – How these texts shaped communities’ spiritual imagination. 
  Revel in the legendary expansions that once illuminated synagogue and study hall. Let these stories offer newfound appreciation for biblical heroes and God’s unfolding plan.

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  A Torture By Hope - From their...

  Villiers de I'Isle-Adam

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  The bookshelves of European literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors.  From this continent their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure.  Among them is Villiers de I'Isle-Adam.

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  Don't Ask the Blind Guy for...

  John Samuel

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  Turn differences into opportunities, with an accessibility expert’s worldwide search for belonging. 
  After a diagnosis of a degenerative eye disease, John Samuel’s life—and his chance at success—started to vanish. 
  In a world systemically unequipped for accessibility, disability inclusion is often left out of conversations about diversity. For people with disabilities, it can feel impossible to adapt and thrive when you’re already set up for failure. 
  A more accessible world is possible—when we see the amazing opportunities in our differences. 
  From traveling the world and hiking mountains to finding love and raising a family, Don’t Ask the Blind Guy for Directions shares Ablr CEO and cofounder John Samuel’s inspirational journey against his inevitable blindness as he searched for acceptance. A powerful story for both professionals with disabilities and individuals working to create an inclusive culture at any organization, this memoir will empower you to accept yourself and others, break down barriers, and build a world where everyone belongs. 
  You’ll Discover: A heartfelt, insightful perspective of someone who is visually impaired and his day-to-day challenges.How to embrace your diagnosis or disability as an advantage for achieving your dreams.The incredible value those with disabilities can bring to organizations, no matter the business or industry.How anyone can be an ally and help remove organizational, digital, and performance barriers in the workplace.How to plan and implement a disability inclusion strategy within your company.

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  Drive Like An Action Hero - One...

  Craig Hinkle

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  Drive Like an Action Hero tells the story from the moment Craig passed his permit test to the life-changing tickets and ultimate accident that forever altered his attitude toward driving.  After years of Craig's risky adventures and over-the-top escapades, he was forced to re-examine himself and re-evaluate the way he treated his car, and more importantly, the people in his car and the law.

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  Mozart and Beethoven - The...

  Kelly Mass

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  This is a compilation of 2 different titles, which are about the following topics: 
  1: Many people have had the pleasure to listen to Mozart’s music. His legacy has lived on for more than two centuries. And although he only lived to be 35 years old, he has had a major impact on the classical music genre. From simple rebel to sheer genius, this intelligent composer has shown the world that despite all the odds, masterpieces and pure art can become a reality. 
    
  Learn about Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the composer and musician who wrote the “The Four Seasons” and traveled to Vienna, Amsterdam, Brussels, and all over Germany to lead violinists and others to create heavenly tunes. 
  2: Most people have heard of Ludwig von Beethoven, one of the most famous composers of all time. His music had a certain aggression, passion, and beauty to it that still brings admirers to tears, more than 200 years later. His symphonies came from his creativity, the circumstances, and the trends in that time period in Germany and Austria. 
    
  There is much to say about the historical context, the deep experiences, and the studies that Beethoven encountered during his life. All of these contributed to the mastermind of his time, who could come up with masterpieces and complicated musical art, despite his hearing problem (or because of it). 
    
  Explore the world of 19th-century Beethoven, the musical genius that remains a mystery to so many people, but no longer to you after you read or listen to this book.

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