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The Autobiography of Henry VIII: With Notes by His Fool, Will Somers
by Margaret GeorgeMuch has been written about the mighty, egotistical Henry VIII: the man who dismantled the Church because it would not grant him the divorce he wanted; who married six women and beheaded two of them; who executed his friend Thomas More; who sacked the monasteries; who longed for a son and neglected his daughters, Mary and Elizabeth; who finally grew fat, disease-ridden, dissolute. Now, in her magnificent work of storytelling and imagination Margaret George bring us Henry VIII's story as he himself might have told it, in memoirs interspersed with irreverent comments from his jester and confident, Will Somers. Brilliantly combining history, wit, dramatic narrative, and an extraordinary grasp of the pleasures and perils of power, this monumental novel shows us Henry the man more vividly than he has ever been seen before.
The Autobiography of Bertrand Russell: 1872 to World War I
by Bertrand RussellPerhaps the first real insight into the enigma of the aristocratic Englishman who has been heralded as a "Genius-Saint" and "the greatest heretic and immoralist of our age."
An Author's Guide to Scholarly Publishing
by Robin DerricourtDirectly specifically to academic authors, this realistic handbook is a guide to publishing success for both beginning and seasoned scholars.
August 1914
by Alexander Solzhenitsyn Michael GlennyA novel about the first 2 weeks of WWI, the Russian offensive into East Prussia, which resulted in the defeat of General Samsonov's Second Army by Hindenburg. Historical fiction.
August
by Judith RossnerWe meet Lulu, a psychotherapist, and Dawn, a college freshman, who has attempted suicide on two separate occasions. The author delves into the lives of both of these women, and tells the story of their mutual journey toward self-discovery.
Auf Gut Deutsch Gesagt: Ein Sprachbrevier für Fortgeschrittene
by Rudolf Walter LeonhardtSprachgebrauch wird ebenso bestimmt von objektiven Regeln wie von subjektivem Stilgefühl. Der Meister darf die Form zerbrechen.
Audrey-Ann: The Dress in the Window
by Susan Cappadonia LoveThe first day of December starts out like any other day, until Audrey-Ann passes by a store with the most beautiful dress she's ever laid eyes on...
Attack of the Turtle
by Drew CarlsonIt's 1776, and the Revolutionary War is raging. Fourteen-year-old Nathan Wade is a patriot, but he's too young to join the fight. Then his cousin David Bushnell comes to town with a secret. David has designed a water machine that can explode bombs underwater. And his mission is to launch it against the British warships in New York harbor. Nate reluctantly agrees to help David build the weapon of war 2; dubbed the "American Turtle," Although he's terrified of water and worried about getting caught, when unlikely circumstances put Nate at the center of the action, he must face the murky waters of his fears head-on. Based on actual historical events, this adventure story captures the drama of the first submarine used in naval warfare and the struggles of a teenager overcoming self-doubt.
At Weddings and Wakes
by Alice McdermottThe story of 3 generations of an Irish Catholic family, as told through the eyes of its youngest members. The setting is New York in the mid-1960s.
At the Seventh Level
by Suzette Haden ElginAbba is a remotely beautiful world, but one that treats women as not human, but rather a sort of necessary beast. One brilliant female has risen to the top of the society, and is now the target of an evil plot.
The Assistant
by Bernard MalamudA story of crime and punishment, of love and redemption, that is startling and timeless, by the Pulitzer Prize winning author
Assegai
by Wilbur SmithWilbur Smith has won acclaim worldwide as the master of the historical novel. Now, in Assegai he takes readers on an unforgettable African adventure set against the gathering clouds of war. It is 1913 and Leon Courtney, an ex-soldier turned professional hunter in British East Africa, guides the rich and powerful from America and Europe on big-game safaris. Leon had never sought fame, but an expedition alongside U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt has made him one of the most sought-after hunters on the continent. Soon, he finds that with celebrity comes not just wealth--but also danger. Leon is recruited by his uncle Penrod Ballantyne, commander of the British forces in East Africa, to gather information on one of his clients: Count Otto von Meerbach, a German industrialist whose company builds aircraft and vehicles for the Kaiser's burgeoning army. While spying, Leon falls desperately in love with von Meerbach's beautiful and enigmatic mistress, Eva von Wellberg. On the eve of the World War, Leon stumbles on a plot by Count von Meerbach that could wipe out the British forces in Africa. He finds himself left alone to frustrate von Meerbach's plan, and in grave peril as he learns more about the enigmatic Eva. Set amidst the tensions that will spark a war across continents, Assegai delivers the fast-paced action and vivid history that has made Wilbur Smith an internationally bestselling author.
Arts, Culture, and Blindness: A Study of Blind Students in the Visual Arts
by Simon HayhoeThis book explores one of the most powerful myths in modern society: the myth that blind people are incapable of understanding and creating visual arts.
Arthur's Tree House
by Marc BrownArthur tries to find a quiet place to read his new Bionic Bunny comic book. He ends up reading it in a tree!
Arthur's Mystery Babysitter
by Marc BrownWhen Arthur's parents go out for the evening, they tell Arthur and D.W. that a mystery babysitter will take care of them.
Arthur's April Fool
by Marc BrownArthur worries about remembering his magic tricks for the April Fool's Day assembly and Binky's threats to pulverize him.
Arthur to the Rescue
by Marc BrownArthur wants to play but all of his friends are busy. What can he do?
Arthur Tells a Story
by Marc BrownArthur explains to his sister D.W. why he can't tell her a story.
Arthur Lost in the Museum
by Marc BrownArthur goes with his class on a field trip to the museum, but takes a wrong turn when heading for the bathroom.
Arthur Loses a Friend
by Marc BrownBuster goes away for a month, and Arthur becomes sad and confused when he does not receive even one postcard from him.
Arthur Helps Out
by Marc BrownIt's Saturday and Arthur wants to play, but Mom and Dad want him to help with chores first.
Arthur and the Dog Show
by Marc BrownArthur decides to enter his dog Pal in the local dog show. Will they win a prize?
The Arthritis Helpbook: What You Can Do for Your Arthritis
by Kate Lorig James F. FriesThis is an explanation of the various kinds of arthritis, and what patients can do about it. Although the book is 25 years old (in 2005), the self-help component remains highly useful.
The Art of Peace
by William Gleason George OhsawaOhsawa relates judo and aikido to the establishment of world peace.