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  Up From Slavery- An Autobiography

  Booker Washington

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  "Up From Slavery" is an autobiography written by Booker T. Washington, published in 1901. The book is a powerful account of his life as a slave and his journey towards becoming one of the most prominent African-American leaders in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. 
  In the book, Washington recounts his experiences growing up as a slave in Virginia, his struggles to obtain an education, and his eventual rise to prominence as the founder and first principal of the Tuskegee Institute, a school for African-Americans in Alabama. He also discusses his views on race relations and his belief in the importance of education and hard work as the keys to success. 
  Throughout the book, Washington emphasizes the importance of self-reliance, determination, and perseverance. He also discusses the role of education in empowering individuals and communities, and the need for African-Americans to work hard and prove their worth in order to gain acceptance and respect from the broader society. 
  "Up From Slavery" is widely regarded as one of the most important works in African-American literature, and has had a profound impact on American history and culture. It remains a powerful and inspiring testament to the human spirit and the power of education to transform lives and create a better world

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  Golda Meir - 'Excellent' Mail on...

  Elinor Burkett

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  Golda Meir unexpectedly became Israel's Prime Minister—and the Western world's first female head of government—at the age of seventy. This gripping and authoritative biography of her extraordinary life draws on exclusive access to official papers, personal letters, and interviews with contemporaries to reveal Meir's magnetic personality, her defining role in the founding of Israel in 1948, and pivotal leadership during crises such as the 1973 Yom Kippur War. Drawing an often intimate portrait, Burkett traces Meir's personal life from birth in Ukraine to her formative years in the U.S, as well as the steep price she paid for her unwavering conviction amid Israel's turbulent struggles. Discover the legacy that shaped a nation and Middle Eastern politics."Burkett's meticulous research and vivid prose bring Meir's ironclad resolve to life."—The New York Times"Unflinching in its examination of Meir's triumphs and blind spots."—The Guardian"Definitive yet deeply humanizing."—The Times Literary Supplement"Riveting."—History Today"A masterful blend of political history and psychological insight."—The Washington Post"Grandmother of all battles… It was Golda who pulled victory from the jaws of defeat."—Sunday Times"Her engaging portrait of Meir shows history with a female, though not traditionally feminine, face." —Baltimore Sun"A solidly researched, highly readable portrait of a mesmerizing but, according to Burkett, ultimately lonely woman." —Publishers Weekly"Leavens the heavy-duty politics with intimate portraits of her personality . . . a welcome arrival to the history shelf." —Booklist"If anybody has written a better-researched, better-written biography [of Meir], I am unaware of it." —St. Petersburg Times

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  By the River - Essays from the...

  Various Contributors

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  Memory flows like a river, and it is through its constant flow that we come into being.
  
  
  Twelve of our most exciting contemporary writers consider the subject of rivers and how they shape us throughout our lives, demarcating cities as well as moulding our creative consciousness.
  
  Tessa Hadley revisits Rumer Godden's The River; Jo Hamya pays homage to Virginia Woolf; Michael Malay goes nightfishing for eels along the River Severn; Marchelle Farrell revisits the tropical waterfalls of her childhood home in Trinidad; and Caleb Azumah Nelson is drawn to the Guadalquivir in Seville.
  
  Tender and astute, By the River explores the cultural, social and psychological significance of the rivers that run through our societies and our minds, bringing together writers in a celebration of water and its transformative qualities.

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  Secrets of the Serpent Queen:...

  Weston Drakeford

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  Explore the hidden chapters of history with: 
  "Secrets of the Serpent Queen: Catherine de' Medici Unveiled" 
  Curious about unlocking the mysteries of Catherine de' Medici and uncovering the historical truths she left behind? 
  Searching for a detailed guide that sheds light on the intricacies of her life and reign? 
  Look no further! 
  This audiobook is your ultimate companion for gaining a deeper understanding, honing your knowledge, and engaging with historical revelations. It's your one-stop resource for insightful exploration. 
  Updated to include the latest historical findings. 
  Key features of this enhanced audiobook: 
  - In-depth insights into Catherine de' Medici's enigmatic life 
  - Detailed exploration of her political strategies and impacts 
  - Effective methods for understanding her role in history 
  Our audiobook stands apart by providing thorough coverage, crucial for anyone interested in historical accuracy. It goes beyond the surface to offer precise insights. 
  Please note that this audiobook is not linked with any official historical society and serves purely as an independent resource for your benefit. 
  Crafted with clarity and an accessible style, "Secrets of the Serpent Queen: Catherine de' Medici Unveiled" ensures a seamless dive into her story. Forget the complex rhetoric and embrace clear, insightful, and engaging content. 
  So, why hesitate? Click the BUY NOW button, secure your audiobook, and begin your exploration of Catherine de' Medici's fascinating history!

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  The Cats of Ulthar - From their...

  H P Lovecraft

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  Howard Phillips Lovecraft is among the greatest American masters of fantasy and the supernatural.  
  Born in 1890, a native of Providence, Rhode Island, his health was uncertain from childhood and he led a sheltered early life. His semi-invalidism enabled him to read omnivorously, and as a shy imaginative child he began to invent what would in his adult life become a whole macabre fantastic world of his own, peopled by creatures out of his own weird imagination.  
  As an adult he was retiring, almost a recluse. Tall, thin and pale, but with bright alert eyes, he was much given to wandering his native city in the dark hours of the night, and he became a devoted student of its antiquities.  
  Although he began to write early he had nothing published until he was in his twenties. He set many of his stories around the imaginary town of Arkham, and invented an entire mythology of his own, its core being the demoniac cult of Cthulhu, based on the lore or legend that the world was at one time inhabited by another race who, in practising black magic, lost their foothold or were expelled, yet live on outside, ever ready to take possession of this earth again. 
  Since his early death in 1937 his stories have continued to attract attention and praise from an ever-growing audience.

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  Woman Watching - Louise de...

  Merilyn Simonds

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  “Woman, Watching is an entrancing blend of biography, memoir, history, research, and homage that is unlike anything I’ve ever read. It’s radical, it’s ravishing.” — Kyo Maclear, author of Birds Art Life
  		 
  From award-winning author Merilyn Simonds, a remarkable biography of an extraordinary woman — a Swedish aristocrat who survived the Russian Revolution to become an internationally renowned naturalist, one of the first to track the mid-century decline of songbirds.
  		 
  Referred to as a Canadian Rachel Carson, Louise de Kiriline Lawrence lived and worked in an isolated log cabin near North Bay. After her husband was murdered by Bolsheviks, she refused her Swedish privilege and joined the Canadian Red Cross, visiting her northern Ontario patients by dogsled. When Elzire Dionne gave birth to five babies, Louise became nurse to the Dionne Quintuplets. Repulsed by the media circus, she retreated to her wilderness cabin, where she devoted herself to studying the birds that nested in her forest. Author of six books and scores of magazine stories, de Kiriline Lawrence and her “loghouse nest” became a Mecca for international ornithologists.
  		 
  Lawrence was an old woman when Merilyn Simonds moved into the woods not far away. Their paths crossed, sparking Simonds’s lifelong interest. A dedicated birder, Simonds brings her own songbird experiences from Canadian nesting grounds and Mexican wintering grounds to this deeply researched, engaging portrait of a uniquely fascinating woman.

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