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A contemporary evaluation of Bergelson and his works, examining Yiddish literature, Jewish culture, and modernism.
David Bergelson (1884—1952) emerged as a major literary figure who wrote in Yiddish before WWI. He was one of the founders of the Kiev Kultur-Lige, and his work was at the center of the Yiddish-speaking world of the time. He was well known for creating characters who often felt the painful after-effects of the past and the clumsiness...
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The vivid, behind-the-scenes story of perhaps the most consequential political moment in American history, Abraham Lincoln's history-changing nomination to lead the Republican Party in the 1860 presidential election. Illinois lawyer Abraham Lincoln had a record of political failure. In 1858, he had lost a celebrated Senate bid against incumbent Stephen Douglas, his second failed Senate run, and had not held public office since one term in Congress...
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Bruce F. Adams examines how Russia's Main Prison Administration was created, the number of prisoners it managed in what types of prisons, and what it accomplished. While providing a thorough account of prison management at a crucial time in Russia's history, Adams explores broader discussions of reform within Russia's government and society, especially after the Revolution of 1905, when arguments on such topics as parole and probation boiled in the...
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So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of The New Jim Crow tells you what you need to know-before or after you read Michelle Alexander's eBook. Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader. This short summary and analysis of The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander includes: Historical context Chapter-by-chapter summaries Detailed timeline of key events...
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In 1965, Alan Scriven's life was, changed forever by ten days in the Shropshire hills.
The Longmynd Adventure Camp was set up in the 1950s by Shropshire policeman Bill Williams, to provide a small group of boys from the poorer areas of the industrialized West Midlands with fun, adventure, and experience of the countryside.
Alan Scriven was one such boy and his first experience of Camp in 1965 changed his life. He went on to volunteer at the Longmynd...
95926) Self-Love for Black Women: Heal From the Racial, Relationship, and Childhood Trauma That's Holding Y
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As a black woman, you've navigated a world that often overlooks your struggles and diminishes your worth. But what if you could break free from the chains of societal expectations and embrace your true self? In "Self-Love for Black Women," Nya Love takes you on a transformative journey, offering practical tools and strategies to help you overcome past traumas, improve relationships, and cultivate unshakable self-worth. From childhood wounds to racial...
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Historic battles, conflict over the throne, questionable romances, and epic poetry.
It's a dive into the thrilling history of the Misty Isle, from its original inhabitants and their battles with the Norsemen, passing through the domination of Clan MacLeod and Clan Donald, to the isle's recent history.
"Many of the interesting traditions of the island were fast passing into oblivion."
Historian Alexander Cameron explains why he wrote this book. He...
95928) Rarest Places
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These places are like nowhere else on earth. What will you find? This title invites readers to explore the Everglades, peer into a Hawaiian volcano, and trek through the Petrified Forest in Arizona. Part of our 21st Century Skills Library, this series introduces concepts of natural sciences and social studies centered around a sense of adventure. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars...
95929) Haunted Crown Point, Indiana
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From the jail cell that once held John Dillinger to quaint shops with dark beginnings, the restless spirits of Crown Point purportedly result from a century-old hex. Legend had it that a caravan of gypsies found themselves unfairly exiled from town. Forced to leave their beloved dead behind in unmarked graves, they invoked a venomous curse on the townspeople and vowed that no ancestor would be allowed eternal peace. Paranormal researcher Judith Tometczak...
95930) The Iron Curtain
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Originally published in 1948, this book is the autobiographical account of the cipher clerk Igor Gouzenko who defected from the Russian Embassy in Ottawa on 5 September 1945, just three days after war end. In doing so he alerted the Canadian, British and American authorities to the spy rings operating in Canada which were made up of traitorous intellectual professionals and men who belonged to the social and academic establishment of Canada, confirming...
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"Co-winner of the 2019 Goldsmith Book Prize for Academic Books, Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School" "Winner of the 2018 Frank Luther Mott-Kappa Tau Alpha Journalism and Mass Communication Research Award" Matthew Hindman is associate professor of media and public affairs at George Washington University and the author of the award-winning book The Myth of Digital Democracy (Princeton). He lives in Washington,...
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A 26 de Abril de 1986, o reactor nº 4 da central nuclear de Chernobyl explodiu e tornou-se o epicentro de uma enorme nuvem radioactiva que afectou grandes partes da Europa. O desastre de Chernobyl continua a ser o pior desastre nuclear da história: centenas de pessoas sofreram de doença aguda por radiação na sequência imediata da explosão, e muitas mais contraíram cancro e outras doenças nas décadas que se seguiram. Centenas de milhares...
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The mainstream media and ultra-liberal Democrats can't understand why white voters, especially white men, are so angry. Wayne Allyn Root is an angry white male, and he knows why. This is his story, his testimony, and a look at what's happening to an entire group of good people: law-abiding, tax-paying, hard-working, middle-class people. They're being targeted, silenced, intimidated, persecuted - virtually wiped off the planet - in order to make guilty,...
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"Defund the police!" is shouted in the streets. A.C.A.B. is spray painted on precinct buildings. Countless citizens believe all police are racists . In this era of civil unrest and political divide, how do Black cops-or any cops-maintain the motivation and commitment to do their job? Former police officer, co-founder of BLEXIT, and Founder and CEO of The Officer Tatum-Brandon Tatum shares his story and the stories of other police officers in the pages...
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Kuwasi Balagoon was a participant in the Black Liberation struggle from the 1960s until his death in prison in 1986. A member of the Black Panther Party and defendant in the infamous Panther 21 case, Balagoon went underground with the Black Liberation Army (BLA). Captured and convicted of various crimes against the State, he spent much of the 1970s in prison, escaping twice. After each escape, he went underground and resumed BLA activity.
Balagoon...
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Healing from trauma, or rock bottom, is much like climbing a mountain. It's intimidating, it's hard, it hurts, but the satisfaction of reaching the summit is worth every second.
As a licensed psychologist, it is Dr. Adkins' job to sit with people during their darkest moments, help them heal the broken parts of themselves, and help them find the courage to keep going. After years spent studying how to help people heal from trauma, depression, anxiety,...
95937) Leon Levels Up
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In this high-interest accessible novel for middle-grade readers, twelve-year-old gamer Leon is shocked when the cool kid invites him to test out a not-yet-released virtual-reality video game. When a glitch puts them in real-life danger, Leon must battle a dragon to save them both. There are only two choices: win or die.
In the real world, Leon isn't built to be a hero, but he must become one when he gets trapped in a cutting-edge virtual-reality...
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Do you often find yourself wishing you could navigate social situations with ease?Have you come across information suggesting that understanding dark psychology and manipulation is the key to achieving this? If so, look no further than this comprehensive guide that will unveil the hidden world of dark psychology and manipulation, empowering you to apply these techniques confidently in your everyday life. Manipulation and dark psychology may initially...
95939) Intimate Apparel/Fabulation
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With her two latest plays, "exceptionally gifted playwright" (New York Observer) Lynn Nottage has created companion pieces that span 100 years in the lives of African American women. Intimate Apparel is about the empowerment of Esther, a proud and shy seamstress in 1905 New York who creates exquisite lingerie for both Fifth Avenue boudoirs and Tenderloin bordellos. In Fabulation Nottage re-imagines Esther as Undine, the PR-diva of today, who spirals...
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When presumably heterosexual spouses turn out to be gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender, the unexpected revelation overshadows its devastating impact on their straight wives and husbands. Unseen-Unheard opens the window on their remarkable journeys from trauma to transformation. What would you do if your husband said he'd fallen in love with a man or thinks he might be gay or bisexual, or you discovered your wife's texts, photos, or emails indicating...
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