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Although there are many editions of The Arabian Nights featuring a varying number of tales, all of the different editions are based on the same framing story about the Persian ruler, Shahryar, and his wife, Scheherazade. After being betrayed by one of his wives, Shahryar becomes untrusting, and though he continues to marry, executes each of his wives shortly thereafter. When he finally marries the clever Scheherazade, she tells him a tale on the night...
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During the Napoleonic Wars, many elite units served their respective masters. However, few had such an enduring yet brief history as the King's German Legion. Recruited predominantly from Hanover, which had been invaded by the French in 1803, the men of the Legion would face many tough adventures all over Europe before returning to their homeland again. In this anonymously published memoir, the author recounts his adventures on land and sea, fighting...
64) Six-Gun Gorilla
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Six-Gun Gorilla is one of the most fun and exciting comics in recent years. This book is a fusion of past and present. The plot of this book is fascinating and unusual: the action takes place in the 22nd century. People who want to die will be sent to the war zone, and their death will be transmitted on screens as a reality show. But this time everything happens differently.
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"Deuterocanonical Books of the Bible. Apocrypha" by Anonymous. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal...
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"The Saga of the Volsungs" is one of the truly great Icelandic sagas. Composed sometime in the twelfth or thirteenth century by an unknown author, it is the story of Sigurd the dragon-slayer. Filled with elements of Norse mythology and great human drama, The Saga of the Volsungs has greatly influenced the fantasy genre of literature. Presented in this volume is the translation of Eiríkr Magnússon and William Morris.
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This vintage book contains some concise but useful facts about leather, boots, and shoes. Although old, much of the information contained within this volume is timeless and will be of considerable utility to modern readers. From the manufacturing of leather to things to consider when buying leather boots, this volume contains information that will benefit those with an interest in leather footwear.
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Les « Classiques Junior » est une collection destinée aux élèves du primaire, consacrée aux œuvres majeures de la littérature universelle. L'objectif principal de cette collection est d'ouvrir une fenêtre sur les livres d'hier, qui ont bercé l'apprentissage des belles lettres de générations entières à travers les siècles. Ces œuvres qui ont traversé le temps et les frontières, ont été et continuent d'être de grands succès, et...
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This antique text contains a detailed, scientific analysis of bird eggs. This is an interesting book sure to appeal to anyone with an interest in eggs, containing a wealth of information coupled with detailed illustrations. A must-have for egg enthusiasts, this book makes for a great addition to any collection of ornithological literature. Chapters included herein are: 'Structure of the Egg', 'Surface of Eggs', 'Exquisite Texture', 'Chalk-like Eggs',...
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Co-founder Bill W. was keenly aware of the importance of personal stories, writing, "The story section of the Big Book … is our principal means of identifying with the reader outside of A.A., it is the written equivalent of hearing speakers at an A.A. meeting; it is our show window of the results."
Experience, Strength and Hope offers back to the A.A. Fellowship the candor, wisdom and wit of 56 members whose stories are no longer available in...
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Alcoholics Anonymous co-founder Bill W. once wrote that this collection of excerpts from his writings was "meant to serve as an aid to individual meditation and a stimulant for group discussion," and since its publication in 1967 it has done that and more for millions of A.A. members around the world. Hundreds of brief passages - excerpted from the Big Book and other A.A. literature - address the principles of gratitude, spirituality, acceptance and...
77) Nous en sommes venus à croire: Trouver notre propre spiritualité au sein des Alcooliques anonymes
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Rassemblés dans ce livret, on retrouve les histoires émouvantes de plus de 75 membres des AA du monde entier qui ont partagé ce que les mots « Puissance supérieure » et « Dieu tel que nous le concevons » veulent dire pour eux. Ce titre – les premiers mots de la seconde étape des Douze Étapes des AA – annonce le thème du livre : le rétablissement au sein des Alcooliques anonymes n'est pas une destination, mais un voyage spirituel qui...
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Known as the "Big Book," the basic text of Alcoholics Anonymous has helped millions of people worldwide get and stay sober since the first edition appeared in 1939. Opening chapters articulate A.A.'s program of recovery from alcoholism - the original Twelve Steps - and recount the personal histories of A.A.'s co-founders, Bill W. and Dr. Bob.
In the pages that follow, more than 40 A.A. members share how they stopped drinking and found a new healthier...