Martin chuzzlewit

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9781853262050

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762 p. ; 20

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Wordsworth classics

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Uncle tom's cabin

Uncle Tom’s Cabin is a powerful anti-slavery novel by Harriet Beecher Stowe, first published in 1852. The story follows the life of Uncle Tom, an enslaved man of deep faith and integrity, who endures the brutal realities of slavery while maintaining his dignity and kindness. The novel also portrays the struggles of other enslaved characters, such as Eliza, who escapes with her child in a desp…

The grapes of wrath

The Grapes of Wrath is a powerful novel by John Steinbeck, published in 1939, depicting the struggles of the Joad family, tenant farmers forced to leave their home in Oklahoma during the Great Depression. Seeking a better life, they travel westward to California, only to encounter harsh working conditions, exploitation, and disillusionment. The novel explores themes of economic hardship, social…

Myths, illusions, & peace: finding a new direction for america in the middle …

Myths, Illusions, and Peace delves into the complex dynamics of the Middle East, offering a critical reassessment of U.S. policies and international strategies aimed at resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and achieving broader regional stability. Written by seasoned diplomats Dennis Ross and David Makovsky, the book challenges prevalent myths and misconceptions about the Middle East, arg…

Steve jobs

In Walter Isaacson's "Steve Jobs," we dive deep into the life of the Apple co-founder. This authorized biography, informed by exclusive interviews with Jobs himself, explores his journey from curious kid to tech visionary. The book delves into his impact on industries beyond computers, showcasing his drive for perfection and design that revolutionized everything from phones to music. While ac…

The pursuit of happyness

At the age of twenty, African American Gardner arrived in San Francisco to pursue a promising career in medicine. However, he surprised everyone and himself by setting his sights on the competitive world of high finance. Yet no sooner had he landed an entry level position at a prestigious firm, Gardner found himself caught in a web of challenging circumstances that left him part of the city's w…

Knife's edge

Twelve-year-old twin adventurers Cleopatra and Alexandra Dodge are reunited with their father and realize that two family heirlooms reveal the location of a treasure that is their birthright. When they set sail with Captain Tarboro on the Almira, they know they're heading into danger --the ocean is filled with new and old enemies, including their nemesis, the infamous pirate Felix Worley.

That will never work: the birth of netflix and the amazing life of an idea

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9781913068219

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SS 384.555 RAN t

In fact: the best of creative nonfiction

Creative nonfiction, also known as narrative nonfiction, liberated journalism by inviting writers to dramatize, interpret, speculate, and even re-create their subjects. Lee Gutkind collects twenty-five essays that flourished on this new ground, all originally published in the journal he founded, Creative nonfiction, now celebrating its tenth anniversary. Lauren Slater is a therapist in the inst…

The leader in me

An introduction to leadership draws on a program developed for an elementary school to show how to apply the principles of "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" to help everyone, including young children, identify and use their individual talents