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The distinguished American civil rights leader, W. E. B. DuBois first published these fiery essays, sketches, and poems individually in 1920 in the Atlantic, the Journal of Race Development, and other periodicals. Reflecting the author's ideas as a politician, historian, and artist, this volume has long moved and inspired readers with its militant cry for social, political, and economic reform. It is essential reading for all students of African American history.

Casey Adams juggles the responsibilities of a stressful life, but after participating in a secret campus ceremony, these concerns seem minor, compared to a growing dread that somehow she and her friends may have unleashed something sinister. Assailed by bloody visions of death, Casey fears she's going as insane as her mother. When a horrible murder comes to peaceful Ol' Nor'eastern College, Casey and her friends must accept the changes in their lives and stop the bloodshed.

Als die Delegation des Drachenkönigs an den Hof der Fae-Königin kommt, wählt diese ihre jüngste Tochter Lyneria als Braut für König Alaric aus. Durch die Hochzeit soll ein Pakt zwischen Feinden besiegelt werden, um einen noch mächtigeren Gegner zu bezwingen. Da der König durch Abwesenheit glänzt, wird Lyneria zunächst mit seinem Stellvertreter Kethan vermählt.

History may be written by the victors, but it is not always written in stone. It comes down to a bit of luck. What if the histories of Billy the Kid, Vlad Dracula, and Jack the Ripper had a new twist, an alternate history? What if the fictional world of The Great Gadsby had a hidden tale?

Born in Shoreditch in 1866, Rosa Marie Twitchett grew up in the shadow of the Industrial Revolution, where coal smoke, illness, and poverty shaped the lives of East London’s poor. Raised by a resilient father and haunted by her mother's early death in an asylum, Rosa is no stranger to hardship. As she comes of age, she finds brief moments of love and companionship, only to lose them to drink, disease, or circumstance.

Life is full of difficult seasons of loss, grief, and hardship. To overcome the struggles and pain, we must find reassurance, guidance, and wisdom from God. Healing Water for the Soul is a yearlong compilation of life-changing devotionals from L. B. Cowman's classics Streams in the Desert and Springs in the Valley. Each day you will find encouragement from God's Word that speaks to God's purpose, plan, and promise to you.

As a foster kid in the system, Emerson Duplessis never had two nickels to rub together. He worked harder than anyone else he knew and graduated with a degree in accounting—the safest career he could imagine. But when a round of unexpected layoffs leaves him unable to pay his rent, he resorts to taking temp jobs found for him by friends.

Too personal for an almanac, too sophisticated for a domestic history, and too funny and self-doubting for a literary journal, One Man's Meat can best be described as a primer of a countryman's lessons and a timeless recounting of experience that will never go out of style.

In this short work, the author of The Land Flipper: Turning Dirt into Dollars covers the basics of owner financing from the perspective of both buyers and sellers. What is it? How does it work? What are some of the specific issues to consider when approaching an owner-financed deal? In an overview of three decades spent flipping land, E. B. Farmer discusses how seller financing benefits both sides of the transaction and how a bit of contractual maneuvering can be used to make difficult real estate deals happen quickly and with ease.

Barbara’s year has not been going well. Both her parents died, she gained a lot of weight, and her husband left her. And now, she’s stuck attending a million holiday parties for work. . .with both her ex and his new girlfriend. She’s not feeling the holiday cheer, that’s for sure. Bentley, on the other hand, has realized that while his life is pretty good, he really wants to settle down with an amazing woman. Unfortunately, while he’s a whiz at making money, he’s not so great at choosing people to date. He and his old friend Barbara make a deal.

This Black History Collection contains the brilliant works of Frederick Douglass (Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass), Booker T. Washington (Up from Slavery) and W. E. B. Du Bois (The Souls of Black Folk). Enjoy the works of these three influential men, whose vision and ideas helped to shape modern society.

»Du bist das Licht in meiner Nacht. Ohne dich ist mein Leben leer und dunkel.« Von den Fürsten verraten, fristet Néeira ein qualvolles Dasein im Reich des mitternachtsblauen Regens, der ein Teil von ihr geworden ist. Nur Morpheus kann sie davor bewahren, für immer in der Dunkelheit zu versinken. Doch der neue Plan, um das Reich der Träume und die Welt der Menschen zu retten, bringt das Leben aller Nachtwesen in Gefahr. Den Regen zu bekämpfen, wird Opfer fordern. Und Néeira fürchtet, dass Morpheus eines davon sein könnte … Herzschlag-Finale der Romantasy Trilogie im historischen Wien.

Discover the cornerstone texts that shaped African-American literary history with this indispensable collection. Featuring three seminal works spanning the 19th and early 20th centuries—Booker T. Washington's journey "Up From Slavery", W. E. B. Du Bois' "The Souls of Black Folk" and Frederick Douglass's powerful "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass"—these iconic narratives offer profound insight into the struggle of African-Americans for equality and justice.

Reaching for junk food after another chaotic, exhausting day? Craving peace but settling for snacks just to get by? So overwhelmed by the nightly dinner battle that you end up in the drive-thru again, even though you swore you’d cook? Sick of feeling out of control, numbing with food, and then regretting it? Whoa, flashback. I’ve been there. This podcast gives you real-life strategies to stop stress eating, find peace in your chaotic schedule, and ditch the dieting rollercoaster so you can finally feel more present in your life and with your family. Hey, I’m Hannah! Mom, wife, and busy ...

Anchored by an introduction by Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Jon Meacham, this concise collection of essays, letters, and poems from one of this country’s most eminent literary voices offers much-needed historical context for our current state of the nation - and hope for the future of our society.

While politicians, entrepreneurs, and even school children could tell you that sustainability is an important and nearly universal value, many of them, and many of us, may struggle to define the term, let alone trace its history. What is sustainability? Is it always about the environment? What science do we need to fully grasp what it requires? What does sustainability mean for business? How can governments plan for a sustainable future?

The best writer on this subject written with the elegance of Hemingway and Fitzgerald with the passion and insights of Cather and Baldwin. No word changes required for transforming the work from prose to audio - remarkable in itself. Narrator brings the passion and strength to the reading to approach those of DuBois. A must-listen for the woke and non-woke.

Relying on primary sources-oral history interviews, personal memoirs, newspaper articles, official records, diaries, and letters - E.R. Milner cuts through myth and legend to create this startling portrait of the real Bonnie and Clyde.

The Revelation is not about “the things that were” or the past at the time it was written. If this book is primarily about the future from the time of John receiving the Revelation, then we must consider that much of the things which shall be hereafter having commenced shortly thereafter, would now, in our time, 1900 years later, have already happened over that span of time, and can be found in history.

Dive into the eerie and enthralling world of the supernatural with master anthologist Joseph Lewis Frenchs collection of the finest ghost stories ever penned. From the early influential works of Daniel Defoe and Edward Bulwer-Lytton to the chilling narratives of contemporary legends like M. R. James, Algernon Blackwood, and E. F. Benson, this anthology promises to deliver a treasure trove of haunting tales that will keep you on the edge of your seat and awake through the darkest hours of the night! - Summary by Ben Tucker