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Abraham Lincoln delivered what is considered to be the most famous speech ever at the dedication of the cemetery at Gettysburg Pennsylvania on November 19, 1863. There are five known copies of this speech in Lincoln’s handwriting, each with a slightly different text. John W Michaels reads from the Bliss copy which appears on the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. In the background we hear the U.S. Army chorus performing the Battle hymn of the Republic.

While the conflict over slavery was a factor in the Civil War, the abolition of slavery did not become a stated objective until Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, which went into effect on January 1, 1863. Now, to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Proclamation, here is a new, unabridged audio recording of that historic document, freeing the slaves held in the still Confederate-controlled states. Heralded as one of America's most significant documents, this is a piece of history not to be missed.

Passionate right-wing conservative Albert Reese has taken a dangerous interest in his gay classmate Denton Price. Albert mercilessly trounces Denton during a very personal debate in their politics class, leaving Denton devastated and grateful this is the end of the semester. He never wants to see Albert's cold judging glare ever again. But then Albert chases Denton down in the library.

Prayer for the Nation includes a reading of the eponymous prayer followed by beautiful piano music based on original compositions of Pyotr Tchaikovsky. Piano music includes The Seasons, Les Saisons Op. 37a, October: Autumn Song. Prayer read in English, unabridged, by Josh Verbae. Music recording by Anton Kingsbury.

High-ranking yakuza member Aruji rebuffed the advantage of his female boss. As punishment he's been demoted to run a small-time operation with five misfits as his crew.

When the name Abraham Lincoln is mentioned , we usually think of the highlights of his career.We think of Lincoln the politician, the statesman, the orator and the man who did away with slavery.What is not as well known, however, is that Lincoln did produce one piece of fiction, The Trailor Murder Mystery. When Lincoln was practicing law, it was common for lawyers to write summaries of their cases and present them as fiction.

Kind-hearted Maritza was kidnapped and transported 2,000 years into the future to be the bride for one of the aliens who conquered Earth. After a difficult adjustment, Maritza has come to care for her husband, Lord Elentinus. The last thing she needs is for a troubled alien/human couple to visit. Inga, bride to the cruel Lord Nayjoor, begs Maritza to help her escape. Now Maritza must make a choice: betray her husband, or betray her people?

From my books from the Translating the Hieroglyphic Vignettes series, I demonstrate how to translate the Egyptian illustrations containing deities. I pointed out that this was how Joseph Smith translated his Book of Abraham text. And I pointed out that Joseph Smith's translation was not complete. I therefore make a more complete textual translation of the facsimiles and other vignettes from the Book of Breathings and maybe even the Book of the Dead papyri.

The Romance Reader is her absorbing tale of a headstrong, teenaged girl attempting to live in two worlds: one traditional, one modern. Since Rachel is the rabbi’s oldest child, everyone expects her to set a proper example for other young believers. But at night, after everyone is in bed, she hungrily reads books - forbidden books about romance and contemporary women. She wonders if the life she reads about in those pages actually exists. Do beautiful, daring women really travel alone?

In this "deliciously plotted, highly satisfying adventure" (Kirkus), the Sherlock Holmes-loving eighth-grade heroine, Ingrid, starts to see some alarming signs of trouble in her home. Her dad is surfing the internet in search of a job when Ingrid had no idea his job was in jeopardy. Her brother, Ty, is trying to succeed on the high school football team—perhaps at the cost of his health. And Ingrid's beloved soccer coach is replaced by an icy newcomer who seems a little too savvy to be in it for the postgame pizza.

High Lord Deandred now possesses Rand, a cocky stealth fighter who caused him no end of trouble during the war. Deandred needs to satisfy his potent lust for conquest during the truce. Conquering Rand will be just the diversion he needs. Surrendering to become a prisoner was never in Rand's service contract - especially not when he's being handed over to the super-human deviant who's been trying to catch him for years. Now he's just supposed to turn himself over?

The wizard Archiebund always forces the gorgeous demon Scythe to do his bidding, but one day his chants go wrong and Scythe gets control of him! Now the demon has a chance for some very sexy and creative revenge.

The big thug Okina caught his boss Aruji and his little brother in a compromising situation. He's come demanding retribution for his sullied sibling. Aruji decides to humor him, but just how far is he planning to take this?

From its inception in the 1880s, The Norfolk & Western Railway primarily carried freight but as a sideline, it always provided passenger service. A profitable, well-run company, N&W only accepted the very best. As World War II ended, N&W offered several named trains along its main line, including the Cavalier, the Pocahontas, and its daytime flagship the Powhatan Arrow.

While the conflict over slavery was a factor in the Civil War, the abolition of slavery did not become a stated objective until President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, which went into effect on January 1, 1863. Freeing the slaves held in the still Confederate controlled states, it is heralded as one of America's most significant documents.

Love. Perhaps our greatest quest in life is to love and be loved in return. A task as easy and as difficult as the people involved. Here the beloved British actor and Hollywood star David Niven reads a selection of letters from across the Centuries and across the Continents; Napoleon to Josephine, Abraham Lincoln to the Other Mary, Shelley to Mary Godwin are among the treats you'll hear.

The Emancipation Proclamation is one of the most significant documents in American history. President Abraham Lincoln's famous words, emancipating all slaves in the territories of the Confederacy during the American Civil War, are here brought to life through an engaging performance.

A collection of Lincoln's most famous speeches.

"Mackie dreaded the mail." From the simple beginning, Peter Abrahams opens the curtains on a mesmerizing world down on the Mexican border, a world of complex and passionate people whose ambitions will lead them on a relentless collision course, a desert world that rises to the mythic in Their Wildest Dreams. The suspense will grab you and not let you go, the surprises will shock you, but in the end it will be the wonderful characters who remain in your mind.

Twenty years ago, Alvin DuPree was jailed for murdering Nell Jarreau's boyfriend - on the strength of Nell's testimony. Now, Alvin has been exonerated. Wondering whether she was delusional, Nell searches for answers by digging through her painful past - and sets foot on a path leading directly to Alvin.