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Dante's Epic Journeys
This is an excerpt from David Thompson's book Dante's Epic Journeys, which explores the relationship between Dante's Commedia and classical epic poet…
1Â year, 2Â months ago
Dark Archives: A Librarian's Investigation into the Science and History of Books Bound in Human
Megan Rosenbloom's Dark Archives explores the history of anthropodermic bibliopegy, the practice of binding books in human skin. The book investigate…
1Â year, 2Â months ago
Dark Witch: Book One of The Cousins O'Dwyer Trilogy
Nora Roberts's Dark Witch is a novel excerpt showcasing the protagonist Sorcha, a powerful Irish witch, and her family. The excerpt details Sorcha's …
1Â year, 2Â months ago
Day Of Deceit Publisher: Free Press; Touchstone ed edition
This Book is an excerpt from a book arguing that President Franklin D. Roosevelt deliberately provoked Japan into attacking Pearl Harbor to bring the…
1Â year, 2Â months ago
Complete English Grammar Rules: Examples, Exceptions, Exercises, and Everything You Need to Master Proper Grammar
This Book excerpt comprehensively covers English grammar rules, from the basics of parts of speech and sentence structure to more advanced concepts l…
1Â year, 2Â months ago
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 revolution…
1Â year, 2Â months 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 sing…
1Â year, 2Â months 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 sub…
1Â year, 2Â months 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 Si…
1Â year, 2Â months 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 stor…
1Â year, 2Â months ago