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  • Someone Was Here

    Profiles in the AIDS Epidemic

    Three powerful profiles of men and women whose lives were changed forever by the AIDS epidemic"Some of my reasons for wanting to write about AIDS were altruistic, others selfish. AIDS was decimating the community around me; there was a need to bear witness. AIDS had turned me and others like me into walking time bombs; there was a need to strike back, not just wait to die. What I didn't fully ... Read more

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  • Nebraska

    A Novel

    George Whitmore's acclaimed and affecting coming-of-age novel about a boy searching for his identity in the wake of a terrible accidentWhen a car crash took one of his legs at age twelve, it also robbed Craig of his last hope for a steady childhood. Living in a Nebraska town with his abusive, alcoholic father and strong-willed mother, Craig is delighted when, in the middle of his recuperation, his ... Read more

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  • The AIDS Plays Project

    Queer Plays from Trailblazing Writers Lost to HIV/AIDS

    Series series Methuen Drama Play Collections
    This collection brings together scripts, essays, biographies, interviews and photographs to celebrate seven queer playwrights lost to HIV/AIDS: Charles Ludlam, James Kirkwood Jr., George Whitmore, Harry Kondoleon, Alan Bowne, Colm Ó Clúbhán and Robert Chesley.From a drag-infused riff on La Traviata in nineteenth-century Paris to a subversive comedy about a bisexual ghost haunting rural ... Read more

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  • New England Joke Lore: The Tonic of Yankee Humor

    Enriched edition. Unveiling the Charms of Yankee Wit

    In "New England Joke Lore: The Tonic of Yankee Humor," Arthur George Crandall masterfully curates a rich tapestry of humor that defines the New England spirit. This collection not only showcases an array of uproarious anecdotes and quips reflective of the region's unique cultural landscape but also delves into the underlying social commentary that characterizes Yankee humor. Crandall's literary ... Read more

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  • The Confessions of Danny Slocum

    A Novel

    The witty and intimate story of a young man's search for fulfillment during the cultural and sexual revolution of 1970s New York CityDanny Slocum is a gay man in New York at a time of unprecedented sexual freedom. And yet Danny hasn't had a satisfying encounter with another man in years, a plight that drives him to sex therapy. Virgil, Danny's therapist, suggests that Danny work with another man, ... Read more

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  • Sources of Vietnamese Tradition

    Series series Introduction to Asian Civilizations
    Sources of Vietnamese Tradition provides an essential guide to two thousand years of Vietnamese history and a comprehensive overview of the society and state of Vietnam. Strategic selections illuminate key figures, issues, and events while building a thematic portrait of the country's developing territory, politics, culture, and relations with neighbors. The volume showcases Vietnam's remarkable ... Read more

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  • Samuel Reynolds House of Siam, pioneer medical missionary, 1847-1876

    Enriched edition. Forging New Paths in Medical Mission Work in 19th Century Asia

    In "Samuel Reynolds House of Siam, Pioneer Medical Missionary, 1847-1876," George Haws Feltus presents a meticulously researched account of the life and contributions of Samuel Reynolds House, a medical missionary whose work in Thailand embodies the intersection of faith and healthcare in the 19th century. The book combines rich narrative prose with historical documentation, illuminating House's ... Read more

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  • Dickens and His Illustrators

    Enriched edition. Exploring the Artistic Collaboration of Dickens' Visual Interpreters

    In 'Dickens and His Illustrators,' Frederic George Kitton presents a fascinating exploration of the intricate relationship between Charles Dickens and the creative minds who brought his characters and stories to life through illustrations. The book meticulously catalogs the various artists who collaborated with Dickens, such as Hablot Knight Browne (Phiz) and George Cruikshank, examining their ... Read more

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  • Two banks of the Seine (Les Deux Rives)

    Enriched edition. Exploring Parisian Culture and History Along the Seine

    In "Two Banks of the Seine" (Les Deux Rives), Fernand Vandérem intricately weaves a narrative that captures the essence of Parisian life through the juxtaposition of its two iconic riverbanks. The novel showcases Vandérem's mastery of prose, blending poetic imagery with a vivid, immersive style that invites the reader to explore the cultural and social dichotomies of the city. Set against the ... Read more

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    The Hawaiian kingdom's last monarch wrote her biography in 1897, the year before the annexation of the Hawaiian Islands by the United States. Her story covers six decades of island history told from the viewpoint of a major historical figure. Introduction by Glen Grant. ... Read more

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  • John Knox

    Alexander Taylor Innes, was a lawyer, writer, biographer and church historian. He was born on 18 December 1833 at Tain, Ross and Cromarty. His father was Alexander Innes, an accountant and bank agent, and his mother, Martha Taylor. ... Read more

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  • Mama Day

    A Novel

    by Gloria Naylor ...
    A "wonderful novel" steeped in the folklore of the South from the New York Times–bestselling author of The Women of Brewster Place ( The Washington Post Book World).On an island off the coast of Georgia, there's a place where superstition is more potent than any trappings of the modern world. In Willow Springs, the formidable Mama Day uses her powers to heal. But her great niece, Cocoa, can't wait ... Read more

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