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Selma Leydesdorff

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Kay Richardson

In this "valuable oral history," women who survived the 1995 Srebrenica massacre speak of their lives before, during, and after the Bosnian war ( Publishers Weekly).In July 1995, the Army of the Serbian Republic killed some eight thousand Bosnian men and boys in and around the town of Srebrenica—the largest mass murder in Europe since World War II. Surviving the Bosnian Genocide recounts the experiences of sixty female survivors who offer their testimony in...

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Sharon J. Jackson

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Images of America

On April 2, 1865, one of the last battles of the Civil War destroyed nearly three-fourths of Selma and effected tremendous change in the lives of its people. At the war�s beginning, Selma became a transportation center and one of the main manufacturing centers supporting the South�s war effort. Its foundries produced much-needed supplies and munitions, and its naval yard constructed Confederate warships. A century later, Selma again became the scene of a dramatic struggle when it served as...

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David J. Garrow

A thorough and insightful account of the historic 1965 civil rights protest at Selma, Alabama, from the author of the Pulitzer Prize–winning biography Bearing the CrossVivid descriptions of violence and courageous acts fill David Garrow's account of the momentous 1965 protest at Selma, Alabama, in which the author illuminates the role of Martin Luther King Jr. in organizing the demonstrations that led to the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965.Beyond...

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Selma Lagerlof

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Children's Classics

"Jerusalem" by Selma Lagerlöf is a sweeping epic that unfolds in the rural landscapes of Sweden. The novel weaves together the destinies of several characters, exploring themes of faith, love, and redemption. Against the backdrop of the mythical landscape of Jerusalem in Sweden, Lagerlöf delves into the complexities of human relationships and the search for spiritual enlightenment. The narrative unfolds with rich, vivid prose, and Lagerlöf's storytelling prowess brings forth a tapestry of ...

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Charles Dickens, G.K. Chesterton, L.M. Montgomery, L. Frank Baum, Mark Twain, Louisa May Alcott, Leo Tolstoy, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Nikolay Gogol, William Dean Howells, Joseph Rudyard Kipling, Elizabeth Harrison, John Milton, Hans Christian Andersen, Selma Lagerlof, Clement Moore, Henry van Dyke, Beatrix Potter, Anton Chehov

Enchanting, tragic, and hilarious fairy tales for adults and children grace these pages. An initial glance might lead you to assume that these are satirical versions of classic Christmas ghost stories. However, beneath the humorous stories involving ghosts, repentant sinners, miracles, and good peasants who find well-deserved happiness, lies a psychological undercurrent that sharpens the sense of intrigue and plot movement. Often this is aided by the unrelenting social exposure of the auth...

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Hans Christian Andersen, Charles Dickens, Louisa May Alcott, O. Henry, Mark Twain, Beatrix Potter, William Shakespeare, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Emily Dickinson, Robert Louis Stevenson, Rudyard Kipling, Selma Lagerlöf, Martin Luther, Walter Scott

Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with The Big Book of Christmas, a heartwarming collection of festive stories, carols, and traditions that will fill your holidays with joy and wonder . This delightful eBook gathers timeless holiday classics and cheerful surprises for the whole family to enjoy This eBook includes What readers are saying "Christmas wouldn't be complete without this incredible collection—it truly embodies the holiday spirit" – Holiday Enthusiast "An absol...

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Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson, Selma Lagerlöf, Charles Dickens, Mark Twain, Robert Louis Stevenson, William Shakespeare, William Wordsworth, Louisa May Alcott, Arthur Conan Doyle, Frances Hodgson Burnett, Alphonse Daudet, Guy de Maupassant, Benito Pérez Galdós, Beatrix Potter, Emily Dickinson, Bret Harte, Washington Irving, Willa Cather, Nathaniel Hawthorne, O. Henry, Saki, Susan Coolidge, Edgar Wallace, E. T. A. Hoffmann, Robert E. Howard, William Butler Yeats, Henry van Dyke, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Anton Chekhov, Leo Tolstoy, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Alfred Lord Tennyson, George Macdonald, Aria Caldwell

The Big Book of Christmas Tales is a remarkable anthology that expertly traverses the magical essence of the holiday season through a multitude of literary voices and styles. From enchanting folklore to poignant narratives and whimsical adventures, the collection captures the spirit of Christmas with richness and depth. The works, spanning various genres and time periods, collectively reflect the universal themes of warmth, generosity, and reflection that define the season. With standouts ...

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Selma Lapp

Tired of Bland Cookbooks with Fluff and No Real Tradition?Let’s get real. You’re not here for another overhyped, under-delivering Pinterest-style cookbook.You’re tired of the same watered-down “country-style” recipes that promise comfort but taste like cardboard. And every time you try to cook like grandma, something’s off—too processed, too sweet, not filling, and definitely not authentic.The truth...

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Selma Rashid

The greatest tool for the prevention of age-related disease is also one of the medical community's most closely held secrets: Hormone Replacement Therapy.Hormones assist you in the prevention of chronic disease and senile degeneration. Unfortunately, Hormone Replacement Therapy is rarely discussed by physicians, and the treatment has been the victim of much misinformation. It's time to clear up the myths!Drawing on her decades of experience in the field, Dr. Selma Rashid wi...

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Selma Lagerlöf

The novel is set in Värmland, a province in central Sweden, during the early 19th century. It centers around the character of Gösta Berling, a charismatic and rebellious former minister who has been dismissed from his post due to his excessive drinking. Gösta Berling finds himself in a desperate situation and ends up living at Ekeby, an estate inhabited by a group of eccentric and colorful characters.Within the community at Ekeby, Gösta Berling becomes entangled in various adventures and m...

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David J. Garrow

**Three meticulously researched works—including Pulitzer Prize winner Bearing the Cross—spanning the life of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr.This collection from professor and historian David J. Garrow provides a multidimensional and fascinating portrait of Martin Luther King Jr., and his mission to upend deeply entrenched prejudices in society, and enact legal change that would achieve equality for African Americans one hundred years after their emancipati...

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Selma Lagerlöf, Isla Caldwell

Translated by

Velma Swanston Howard, Pauline Bancroft Flach, William Frederick Harvey, Arthur G. Charter

The Collected Works of Selma Lagerlöf presents a rich tapestry of narratives that weave together elements of realism, fantasy, and folklore, showcasing Lagerlöf's distinctive literary style that blends elegant prose with profound emotional depth. This compilation includes her most renowned works, such as 'The Wonderful Adventures of Nils' and 'Gösta Berling's Saga,' both of which exemplify her ability to illustrate the landscapes of Sweden while exploring universal themes of love, redempti...