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Breeding Bin Ladens: America, Islam, and the Future of Europe
Zachary Shore's Breeding Bin Ladens examines the complex relationship between European Muslims and Western societies, particularly the United States. The book explores the alienation felt by some you…
Published on 1 year ago
A Touch of Jen
Beth Morgan's novel, A Touch of Jen, explores the complex relationship between Remy and Alicia, a couple grappling with their feelings for Jen, Remy's ex-girlfriend. The narrative follows their inter…
Published on 1 year ago
A Village Life: Poems
Louise Glück's A Village Life is a collection of poems exploring themes of nature, mortality, and human relationships. The poems utilize vivid imagery and symbolism to depict the cyclical nature of l…
Published on 1 year ago
A Wild Sheep Chase: A Novel
The provided Book is an excerpt from Haruki Murakami's novel, A Wild Sheep Chase. The narrative follows the unnamed protagonist's surreal journey, triggered by a photograph of sheep, that leads him t…
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A Game of Thrones
A Game of Thrones is a fantasy novel excerpt detailing interwoven storylines across various characters and locations. The Starks of Winterfell are central, facing internal and external conflicts, inc…
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A Training Guide on Essential Protection Skills for Children with Mild Mental Disability
This is a 2012 training manual from the Be-Free Program, designed to teach essential protection skills to children with mild mental disabilities. The program, endorsed by the UN Special Rapporteur on…
Published on 1 year ago
Abdulrazak Gurnah - Desertion
Abdulrazak Gurnah's Desertion is a novel exploring themes of colonialism, estrangement, and loss through interwoven narratives. The provided excerpts showcase multiple characters and storylines, incl…
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Between Crown and Commerce: Marseille and the Early Modern Mediterranean
Junko Thérèse Takeda's Between Crown and Commerce examines the complex interplay between the French monarchy and the city of Marseille during the early modern period (1660-1723). The book focuses on …
Published on 1 year ago
Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear
This Book excerpts from Elizabeth Gilbert's Big Magic, exploring the nature of creativity and overcoming fear. It features anecdotes about poet Jack Gilbert's unconventional life and the author's own…
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Bioethics in a Liberal Society: The Political Framework of Bioethics Decision Making
The Book exploring bioethics within a liberal societal framework. The core argument centers on balancing individual autonomy with the potential for societal harm and the rights of healthcare professi…
Published on 1 year ago