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Journeys to the Heart of Baltimore
Explores the complex tapestry of immigration and identity in America, particularly within Baltimore. It highlights the experiences of diverse ethnic …
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Journalists under Fire: The Psychological Hazards of Covering War
Explores the profound psychological impact of war reporting on journalists. The author, a psychiatrist, details various studies he conducted, funded …
7Â months, 2Â weeks ago
Jolly Fellows: Male Milieus in Nineteenth-Century America (Gender Relations in the American Experience)
A subculture characterized by heavy drinking, gambling, fighting, and practical jokes among men. It details how this boisterous behavior, once tolera…
7Â months, 2Â weeks ago
Johnny Appleseed and the American Orchard: A Cultural History
Offers a comprehensive look into the life of John Chapman, the real man behind the legendary "Johnny Appleseed" figure. It explores his family's Puri…
7Â months, 2Â weeks ago
The New Confessions of an Economic Hit Man
Outlines the author's journey from a middle-class upbringing to becoming an "economic hit man" (EHM)—a professional who allegedly defrauds countries …
7Â months, 2Â weeks ago
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…
7Â months, 2Â weeks ago
The Firm
Introduce The Firm, a novel centered around Mitch McDeere, a promising Harvard Law graduate recruited by a secretive Memphis tax firm, Bendini, Lambe…
7Â months, 2Â weeks ago
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 si…
7Â months, 2Â weeks ago
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, part…
7Â months, 2Â weeks ago
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 c…
7Â months, 2Â weeks ago