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Congo Diary: The Story of Che Guevara's "Lost" Year in Africa
Che Guevara's diary entries from his time in the Congo are presented, offering a firsthand account of his experiences supporting Congolese revolutionaries. The text includes editorial notes clarifyin…
Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago
Crafting State-Nations: India and Other Multinational Democracies
This book examines the viability of "state-nations"—democracies accommodating multiple cultural identities—versus "nation-states" prioritizing a single national identity. It uses case studies of Ind…
Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago
Crash!: How the Economic Boom and Bust of the 1920s Worked
Phillip G. Payne's Crash! explores the economic boom and bust of the 1920s, examining the factors that led to the 1929 stock market crash and the subsequent Great Depression. The book analyzes the ro…
Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago
Crazy Rich Asians
Kevin Kwan's Crazy Rich Asians is a novel excerpt showcasing the opulent lifestyles and complex relationships of ultra-wealthy Chinese families in Singapore and beyond. The Book provides glimpses int…
Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago
Grigori: Brothers of Ash and Fire series, Book 1
The Book is an excerpt from a fantasy romance novel, "Brothers of Ash and Fire," featuring a centuries-old dragon shifter, Grigori Barinov. The story follows Madelyn Haynes, a researcher who discove…
Published on 11 months, 4 weeks ago
Brownings Shorter Poems
This Book comprises excerpts from an 1899 edition of Robert Browning's shorter poems. The introduction provides biographical information and commentary on Browning's poetic style, noting his strengt…
Published on 11 months, 4 weeks ago
Bulls, Bears and Other Beasts: A Story of the Indian Stock Market
Santosh Nair's Bulls, Bears and Other Beasts is a memoir detailing his career as a jobber and broker on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). The book chronicles his experiences navigating the highs and l…
Published on 11 months, 4 weeks ago
Calculus II For Dummies
This Book is a table of contents and excerpts from Calculus II For Dummies. The book aims to teach calculus II concepts, starting with a review of precalculus and calculus I. It covers integration te…
Published on 11 months, 4 weeks ago
Calm Breath, Calm Mind: A Guide to the Healing Power of Breath
Geshe YongDong Losar's Calm Breath, Calm Mind is a guide to ancient Tibetan breathing practices, exploring the concept of lung (vital energy). The book details various breathing exercises for calming…
Published on 11 months, 4 weeks ago
Calypso
David Sedaris's Calypso is a collection of essays exploring family dynamics, aging, and mortality. Sedaris recounts anecdotes about his eccentric family members, their often-bizarre interactions, and…
Published on 11 months, 4 weeks ago