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  • The School Boy A Poem
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    "The School Boy" is structured into six quatrains, following an ABABB rhyme scheme, with the first four stanzas presenting self-contained points or illustrations. The transition from the fifth to the final stanza showcas
  • 21 Lessons for the 21st Century
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    The 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) program, administered by the Tennessee Department of Education, is a federal initiative providing funding to establish or expand community learning centers. These c
  • Rebels From the Mud Houses
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    This poignant narrative by Anthony L Tan, titled "Houses," delves into the authors personal journey through various homes throughout his life. It opens with a reflective moment in the authors current house, a place he ow
  • The Lost City of the Monkey God
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    The expedition to the Lost City of The Monkey God is not just a story of adventure and discovery, but also a reflection on the complexities of history, the environment, and the consequences of human curiosity. Prestons f
  • The Trial of Tom Horn
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    "The Trial of Tom Horn" is a detailed exploration of a notorious legal battle that captivated Wyoming and the broader Western United States in the early 20th century. Authored by John W. Davis, this book delves into the
  • In the Wake of the Plague
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    "Albert Camus" novel "The Plague," first published in 1947, is a profound work that intertwines a narrative of a plague-stricken town with deeper philosophical themes. Set in Oran, a coastal town in North Africa, the sto
  • Sapiens
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    "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari is a profound exploration of the history of the human species, Homo sapiens. Harari navigates through our evolutionary journey, examining how we evolved from i
  • Follow the Rabbit-Proof Fence
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    "**Follow the Rabbit-Proof Fence**" recounts the true story of three Aboriginal girls - **Molly, Daisy, and Gracie**. In the 1930s, under Australias assimilation policies, they were forcibly removed from their family in
  • One More Days Journey
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    "One More Day" by Tonya Renee Anderson is a deeply personal and inspirational book. It narrates the authors journey from despair to joy, highlighting key life events and spiritual revelations.
  • Area 51
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    "Keeping it Dark in the Country A Success Story of Astronomical Proportions" is a detailed document focusing on the efforts and achievements of the Rothney Astrophysical Observatory in preserving dark skies and promoting
  • The Siege and the Fall of Constantinople in 1453
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    "The Siege 68 Hours Inside The Taj Hotel" is a gripping account of the 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai, with a focus on the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel. Authors Cathy Scott-Clark and Adrian Levy present a detailed narrative
  • The Devil In The White City
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    "The Devil in the White City" intertwines the true tales of two men: Daniel H. Burnham, the architect behind the 1893 Chicago Worlds Fair, and H.H. Holmes, a serial killer who exploited the fair to find his victims. It i
  • The Self and the Sonnet
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    "The Sonnet" is a comprehensive guide to the sonnet form of poetry, detailing its characteristics, history, and variations. Authored by Marina Spiazzi, Marina Tavella, and Margaret Layton, the book delves into the intric
  • Jewish Wielun - a Polish Shtetl
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    "Shtetl of My Childhood is more than just a memoir" it is a tribute to a way of life that has largely disappeared. Through vivid storytelling and historical insight, the author ensures that the legacy of Vinograd and its
  • Contending Visions of the Middle East
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    "Contending Visions of the Middle East The History and Politics of Orientalism" by Zachary Lockman, published in 2004 by Cambridge University Press, delves into the complex history and politics surrounding Orientalism. W
  • A History of India
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    "A History of India, Second Edition" by Burton Stein, edited by David Arnold, offers a comprehensive exploration of Indias rich and complex history from its earliest civilizations to the modern era. Part of The Blackwell
  • The Inheritance of Rome
  • Ordinary People as Mass Murderers
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    This book provides a profound investigation into one of the most disturbing questions of the 20th century How do ordinary people become mass murderers? Specifically, it delves into the Holocaust, offering a comprehensive
  • The Last Mughal
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    The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch is an inspirational book that discusses life lessons and the importance of achieving ones childhood dreams. Diagnosed with terminal cancer, Pausch, a computer science professor, shares hi
  • The Stranger
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    "The Stranger" opens with Meursault receiving news of his mothers death. His lack of emotional response to her passing sets the tone for his characters detachment from society and norms. The narrative follows his life in
  • Kierkegaard Fear and Trembling
  • Indian Mythology
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    "Mythology" by Edith Hamilton is a comprehensive guide to ancient myths, particularly those of Greek, Roman, and Norse origin. Hamilton delves into the stories of gods, goddesses, heroes, and monsters, illuminating the n
  • The Art of War
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    "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu is an ancient Chinese military treatise dating from the Late Spring and Autumn Period. The text is composed of 13 chapters, each dedicated to a different aspect of warfare and strategy.
  • Stand Firm Ye Boys from Maine
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    "This document provides a detailed report from the headquarters of the 20th Maine Volunteers", penned on July 6th, 1863, following the pivotal Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War. The narrative offers a fi
  • A World Made New
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    "Eleanor & Park" is a touching narrative that unfolds the tender love story between two high school misfits in the mid-1980s. Eleanor, a new girl in town with bright red hair and a quirky style, comes from a troubled fam
  • Hiroshima in History and Memory
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    "Hiroshima," written by John Hersey, is a poignant account of the atomic bombs devastation on August 6, 1945, in Hiroshima, Japan. The narrative focuses on the lives of six individuals who miraculously survived the explo
  • The Papers of Martin Luther King
  • The Gathering Storm
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    "The Gathering Storm" is the first volume in Winston S. Churchills authoritative and magisterial series on the Second World War. This book delves into the lead-up to the war, focusing on the early 1930s to the initial st