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The memoirs of Cardinal de Retz cover all the great events during the minority of Louis XIV and the administration of Cardinal Mazarin. The author, John Francis Paul de Gondi, Cardinal de Retz, Sovereign of Commercy, Prince of Euville, second Archbishop of Paris, Abbot of Saint Denis in France, was born at Montmirail, in Brie, in 1614, and died in Paris in 1679. This history was first printed in Paris in 1705.

Thematically arranged and clearly structured, this book explores the seminal themes in Heaney's writing: aesthetics, politics, language, identity and myth, ethics and notions of Irishness. It is the first such study of Heaney to take into account all of his writings, poetry, prose and translations in order to demonstrate that these themes are coherently developed throughout his work. The detailed reading of various aspects of Heaney's prose sh...

This book is about love, hate, betrayal, passion andfriendship. It carries a heavy weightin the heart and mind of the author. The temptation of material possessions and money were the most powerfullure that drew many people into crime and betrayal of friendships. The Buddhists teach that "man suffersfrom one life to the next because of material craving. To overcome the material craving, man mustgive up the worldly possessions he acquired."This...

A sensational journey of intimacy, betrayal, seduction and friendship. Enticed by freedom, a young girl is drawn into the bizarre erotic games of war. This deliciously daring novel captures the shadowy realms of infidelity, turbulence and tormented passion of Vietnam.

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Lord, deliver us from distractions, especially the fatal ones!Woman of God, the devil wants to discourage you and keep you ineffective in all areas of your life. Learn why you are such a threat to him and how you can experience major breakthroughs.Using b

CONTENTSThe Princess is BornThe Royal BanquetEhu Dappleblock AppearsThe Fate of the PrincessConcerning the KrakatukEhu and the Astronomer Set OutEhu Discovers the NutNikky AppearsThe Krakatuk TournamentNikky Cracks the NutWhat Happened AfterwardsThe Princess Again in TroubleThe Disastrous BanquetEhu Tries AgainThe Search for the BangaluEhu ContrivesThe CombatPostscript

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This was the first book of Chinese stories ever printed in English, published in 1908 with an introduction by Yin-Chwang Wang Tsen-Zan of the University of Chicago.

Rupert Murdoch invented the modern global information empire. His relentless determination and daring and his repeated willingness to bet the balance sheet in order to acquire more newspapers, television stations, satellite networks, cable systems and publishing houses have been amply rewarded: Murdoch's information empire now reaches two thirds of the world's population, making him one of the most powerful men on earth. In this revised editio...

Throughout most of the 20th century, from World War I until his death in 1993, America poet and pacifist William Stafford remained convinced that wars don't work. In his poetry and other writing, he showed that it is crucial to think independently when fanatics act and to speak for reconciliation when nations take sides. This inspiring volume collects the antiwar writings of this lifelong advocate for peace: journal excerpts, pacifist poems, i...

Owen has discovered an amazing catalog called "Junk You Never Knew About, " and found a bunch of neat stuff to buy. The only trouble is, he's broke! How can he make some cash, quick? His parents are willing to give him an allowance, but that would mean doing all sorts of boring chores. Owen is sure there's a better way--all he needs is the perfect plan. With the help of his best friend, Joseph, Owen comes up with one money-making scheme after ...

Written between 1955 and 1957, the 15 stories in And Now the News ... include five previously uncollected stories along with five well-known works, two cowritten with genre legend Robert Heinlein. Spanning his most creative period, these tales show why Sturgeon won every science fiction award given.

A counting book that features an African-American family shopping for food, preparing dinner, and sitting down to eat. Lively read-aloud text.

From Simon & Schuster, Soy Miracle is Earl Mindell's guide on how adding soy foods to your diet may protect you against diseases such as prostate and breast cancer, osteoporosis, and coronary artery disease.Featuring 70 tasty recipes, Soy Miracle is Earl Mindell's guide to soy protein lowering cholesterol, as reported in The New England Journal of Medicine.