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Are you an adopted person? Have you spent much time with adopted people? Is someone you love an adopted person? Have you ever wondered what living life as an adopted person is like? This book contains a collection of writings and artwork by a community of adopted people who participated in a class called Flourish. In 2021, more than thirty of us met for two hours once a week, every week, in two different classes, for the whole year, to explore...

Prepare to be chilled to the bone with this spine-tingling collection of short ghost and horror stories. From the eerie to the downright terrifying, these tales will keep you on the edge of your seat. With contributions from masters of the macabre like Gertrude Atherton, Ambrose Bierce, and H.G. Wells, this anthology is a must-read for fans of the genre. So gather your courage and delve into a world where shadows dance and the supernatural lurks just...

In commemoration of the 700th anniversary of the signing of the Magna Carta, this collection of essays explores the enduring legacy of this foundational document. Leading scholars, including James Bryce, delve into the historical context, legal significance, and enduring principles of the Magna Carta. From its origins in medieval England to its influence on constitutionalism and human rights around the world, these essays provide a comprehensive examination...

Immerse yourself in a captivating collection of children's short works, meticulously curated from the pages of history. From the whimsical tales of Harriet Myrtle to the timeless fables of Aesop, this anthology offers a treasure trove of literary gems. Each story is a testament to the power of imagination, the beauty of language, and the enduring lessons that shape young minds. Prepare to be enchanted, inspired, and transported to a world where words...

This is a collection of essays, edited by Booker T. Washington, representative of what historians have characterized as "racial uplift ideology." These and other similar narratives of the time were a reaction to the gradual erosion of the African-American's civil rights across the United States that began during Reconstruction.

Prepare to be tickled pink with the second volume of "Little Masterpieces of American Wit and Humor"! This literary treasure trove is brimming with side-splitting anecdotes, witty one-liners, and hilarious tales that will leave you in stitches. From the sharp wit of Mark Twain to the whimsical musings of Oliver Wendell Holmes, this collection showcases the finest humorists of the American literary landscape. Get ready for a literary laugh-fest that...

The climax of four years of X-Men stories is the X-Event of 2010! What started in HOUSE OF M with the Decimation of mutantkind and erupted with the first new mutant birth in MESSIAH COMPLEX finishes here. In the epic crossover SECOND COMING, Cyclops' faith pays off when Cable returns to the present with Hope, the girl he believes to be the mutant messiah. But will she be the savior or destroyer of mutantkind? We may never know, as she is the target...

Eric, Turtle, and Johnny Drama are dedicated to helping their film-star buddy, Vincent Chase, navigate the absurdities and pitfalls of modern-day Hollywood.

"The newest title in this successful and acclaimed series is The Science Book, an inventive visual take on astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, and physics. With eye-catching artwork, step-by-step diagrams, and illustrations that break down complicated ideas into manageable concepts, The Science Book will have readers conversant in genetic engineering, black holes, and global warming in no time. Along the way are found mini-biographies of the most...

More adventures for the doctors and nurses of the 4077th unit during the Korean War. Includes all 26 episodes from the 7th season, 1978-1979.