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Home Fires: How Americans Kept Warm in the Nineteenth Century
Discuss the evolution of home heating in the United States during the nineteenth century, transitioning from inefficient fireplaces burning wood to the widespread adoption of coal-burning stoves and …
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
I'll Take You There: A Novel
Includes prefatory quotes from Ludwig Wittgenstein and Spinoza, setting a philosophical tone. The text is divided into sections titled "The Penitent," "The Negro-Lover," and "The Way Out," suggesting…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
I'll Be Gone in the Dark: One Woman's Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer
Focusing on her investigation into the Golden State Killer. The text highlights the violent crimes attributed to this individual, detailing specific victims and the dedicated investigators who pursue…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
If Tomorrow Comes
Initially a naive young woman about to marry into society, Tracy's life is shattered by a family tragedy and a treacherous framing, leading to her wrongful imprisonment. While incarcerated, she endur…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
I WISH MY MOTHER ABORTED ME: Little Epiphanies About Life
Offering controversial and negative perspectives on various aspects of life. The author explicitly states the content is sensitive and may provoke negative reactions, encouraging readers to be open-m…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Hysterectomy: Exploring Your Options
Provides comprehensive information on hysterectomy, a surgical procedure to remove the uterus. Authored by several medical doctors specializing in gynecology and obstetrics, it explores the reasons b…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Hyperbole and a Half: Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things That Happened
Offers a glimpse into her unique perspective on life through a series of personal anecdotes and humorous observations. The text explores a range of topics, including childhood experiences, the challe…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Hydrocarbon Nation: How Energy Security Made Our Nation Great and Climate Security Will Save Us
Examines the intertwined history of energy sources, such as coal, oil, and gas, with American national development and security, highlighting significant events like the Exxon Valdez oil spill and th…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Hurricanes and Society in the British Greater
Examines the profound impact of hurricanes on the British Greater Caribbean colonies from 1624 to 1783. It explores how these powerful storms shaped colonists' understanding of the natural world, cha…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Hunting and Fishing in the New South: Black Labor and White Leisure after the Civil War
Examines the intricate relationship between hunting and fishing and Southern race relations following the Civil War. It highlights how African Americans leveraged these activities as a means of subsi…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago