Kara Whittenbrook is an unlikely heiress. Down-to-earth and lovably quirky, she’s never fit in with the stogy Whittenbrook clan of Connecticut. Growing up at her parents’ rainforest preserve in Brazil, she has a quaintly off-beat view of life. Now her beloved parents have died in a plane crash, and Kara’s learned a stunning truth. She was adopted.
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In “A General View of Positivism,” Auguste Comte lays the groundwork for a new approach to understanding society, emphasizing the importance of scientific inquiry and empirical observation in the pursuit of knowledge. His ideas continue to shape the fields of sociology and philosophy, inspiring generations of scholars and thinkers to explore the complexities of human society through a scientific lens.
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“A General History of the Pirates” also known as “A General History of the Pyrates” was written by Captain Charles Johnson, although the true identity of the author remains uncertain. The book was first published in 1724 under the title “A General History of the Robberies and Murders of the Most Notorious Pyrates” and is a comprehensive account of various pirates and their exploits during the “Golden Age of Piracy” in the late 17th and early 18th c… Read More
Ernest Hemingway’s A Farewell to Arms is a timeless exploration of love and loss set against the harsh realities of war. With its gripping narrative and poignant emotions, this novel captures the fragility of human connections amidst the chaos of conflict.
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Ruth Haynes uses the pen name Honorius when she writes for her father’s newspaper. Boston has changed beyond recognition, and her Loyalist views soon get her in trouble. With war looming, what will their family do?
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“A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court” is a novel written by American author Mark Twain. It was first published in 1889. The novel is a satirical work that combines elements of science fiction, time travel, and social commentary.
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W. J. Baltzell presents a comprehensive exploration of music’s evolution in A Complete History of Music, guiding readers through the development of musical forms, styles, and cultural contexts. This work serves as an educational resource, offering insights into the progression of music from its earliest beginnings to more contemporary expressions.
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A Christmas Carol is one of Charles Dickens’s most beloved works, a timeless tale of redemption, compassion, and the spirit of Christmas. Set in Victorian London, this novella tells the transformative journey of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly businessman who learns the true meaning of generosity and humanity after a series of ghostly visits on Christmas Eve. With its heartwarming message and unforgettable characters, the story continues to resonate across generations.
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“A Christmas Carol” is a novella written by Charles Dickens in 1843. It tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a wealthy but miserly old man who hates Christmas and everything about it. On Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by three ghosts – the Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas Present, and the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come – who show him the error of his ways and help him to see the true meaning of Christmas
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Helen Hunt Jackson’s A Century of Dishonor stands as a powerful indictment of the U.S. government’s mistreatment of Native American tribes. With unwavering resolve, Jackson exposes the injustices faced by Indigenous peoples, urging readers to confront the moral consequences of broken treaties and systemic oppression.
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The First Book in Crypto that provides a metric-based Assessment Framework to evaluate Layer1 Blockchains. This book is dedicated to anyone who wants to learn how to assess Layer 1 Proof of Stake Blockchains from a fundamental metrics point of view and would like to form their own well-founded opinion away from the hype.
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One of the most celebrated classics of the twentieth century, this cautionary tale of a man trapped under the gaze of an authoritarian state is more relevant now than ever before.
First published in 1949, this disturbing novel that George Orwell wrote during a time of great social and political unrest centers on the consequences of totalitarianism, mass surveillance, and repressive regimentation of people and behaviors within society.
This classic of dystopian fiction contributed new words that … Read More
One of the most celebrated classics of the twentieth century, this cautionary tale of a man trapped under the gaze of an authoritarian state is more relevant now than ever before.
First published in 1949, this disturbing novel that George Orwell wrote during a time of great social and political unrest centers on the consequences of totalitarianism, mass surveillance, and repressive regimentation of people and behaviors within society.
This classic of dystopian fiction contributed new words that … Read More
#DIY is about doing what you want and doing it your own way. It’s the antithesis of gatekeeper culture; and it’s the only path forward for the creator economy.In #DIY, writer Joan Westenberg (The DAO Joan Index) offers advice for indie creators in the web3 era, through ideas, anecdotes, and essays.
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