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John Hawkwood: An English Mercenary in Fourteenth-Century Italy
Offers an in-depth examination of John Hawkwood, an influential English mercenary captain in fourteenth-century Italy. It details his military career, from his early days as a soldier in France and a…
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The Firm
Introduce The Firm, a novel centered around Mitch McDeere, a promising Harvard Law graduate recruited by a secretive Memphis tax firm, Bendini, Lambert & Locke. Mitch is lured by an extravagant salar…
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John W. Garrett and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Details the history of the Baltimore and Ohio (B&O) Railroad, the first chartered railroad in the United States, from its modest beginnings to its significant role in American development. It extensi…
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Looking for Alaska
Detailing the coming-of-age story of Miles Halter at a boarding school in Alabama. The narrative covers Miles's experiences forming friendships, participating in pranks, navigating relationships, and…
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Donne: Selected Poetry
Offers an introduction to the life and literary significance of John Donne, highlighting his journey from a Catholic family to becoming an Anglican chaplain and celebrated preacher, as well as his re…
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Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure
This work is categorized as fiction and erotica, presenting the first-person narrative of Frances "Fanny" Hill. The excerpts chronicle her journey from poverty and orphanhood in a small village near …
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Emotional Intelligence 2.0
Details the four core skills of emotional intelligence (EQ): self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management. The author emphasizes that measuring one's EQ is crucial f…
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John Adams's Republic: The One, the Few, and the Many
Offers a comprehensive examination of John Adams's political thought and career. It traces his evolution from a provincial lawyer to a prominent figure in the American Revolution, highlighting his in…
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Joel Barlow: American Citizen in a Revolutionary World
Provides a comprehensive overview of Joel Barlow's multifaceted life, detailing his journey from a young American poet to a significant figure in diplomatic and revolutionary circles. It explores his…
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Bringing Down the House
The narrative primarily follows Mary, a single mother and attorney, and Jace, an ex-convict striving to rebuild his life, as their paths intertwine through Mary's son, Aidan, whom Jace mentors throug…
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