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City of Bones
Excerpts from Cassandra Clare's City of Bones provide a glimpse into the novel's plot and characters. The text features scenes of action and suspense, including a Shadowhunter's capture of a demon, a…
Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago
The Last Outlaws: The Lives and Legends of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
This Book details the lives of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, tracing their origins in Utah within the Mormon community and their subsequent outlaws' careers in the American West. The narrative …
Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Caste Matters
Caste Matters by Suraj Yengde is a memoir exploring the author's experiences as a Dalit, a member of the lowest caste in India. The book details the pervasive nature of caste-based discrimination, il…
Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Post Office
Charles Bukowski's Post Office is a novel excerpt detailing his experiences as a postal worker. The narrative follows Bukowski's cynical and darkly humorous perspective on his job, relationships, and…
Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Chinese Alchemy: Taoism, the Power of Gold, and the Quest for Immortality
J.C. Cooper's Chinese Alchemy is a book exploring the history and philosophy of Chinese alchemy. The text provides excerpts, focusing on the alchemists' pursuit of immortality rather than gold, their…
Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago
The Eyes of The Sun
Lucy Soriano, a young woman recently orphaned, discovers she is a genetically modified vampire with unique abilities. She becomes entangled in a world of vampire hunters and a shadowy organization, t…
Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago
CIRCE
The provided Book is a collection of excerpts from Madeline Miller's novel, Circe. These excerpts showcase Circe's life story, highlighting her family relationships with powerful gods like Helios and…
Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago
Selected Poetry
The provided Book is a table of contents and excerpts from Samuel Taylor Coleridge's Selected Poems. The excerpts showcase a variety of poetic styles and themes, ranging from personal reflections on …
Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago
Creating the American Junkie: Addiction Research in the Classic Era of Narcotic Control
This excerpt from Creating the American Junkie examines the historical development of heroin addiction in the United States, tracing its evolution from a primarily medical problem in the late 19th ce…
Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago
Creationism in Europe (Medicine, Science, and Religion in Historical Context)
This Book chapter compilation examines the history and impact of creationism across Europe and beyond. Different national contexts are explored, highlighting the influence of religious groups (Cathol…
Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago