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The Writing Project: Recovering the Writing Self and Regaining Agency through Writing about Domestic Abuse

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Report copyright infringementby Stacey Anwin (Author)The Writing Project is a narrative like no other. A research memoir containing scholarship, social commentary and creative pieces, The Writing Project records the author's journey from complete creative writing block to an at-will writing practice. The author shares useful strategies for overcoming writing block, expanding knowledge of the creative writing process, while exploring the many benefits of writing as a personal practice. The aut...

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Report copyright infringementby Sarah Fawn Montgomery (Author)A small collection of small essays, Abbreviate examines how the injustices and violences of girlhood lead women to accept-and even claim-small spaces and stories. In lyric flash prose, Sarah Fawn Montgomery shares a girlhood shaped by neglect and abuse from adults and saved through the communal care of fierce female friends. The essays in this collection probe the girlhood play of Polly Pocket and planetariums, strobe with a 90's s...

Free Fall: Writings on Voice, Desire, and Surrender

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Report copyright infringementby Dustin Beall Smith (Author) Number of Pages: 404 Dimensions: 1.06 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: May 27, 2025

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Report copyright infringementby Khalisha Stevens (Author)The book "On the Run: The Fight for my Identity" by Khalisha Stevens-Chavers is a profound exploration of identity, faith, and resilience. It traces the life of the protagonist, Khalisha Gloria Stevens, who grapples with the weight of childhood trauma, the complexities of family dynamics, and the struggles of forging her own path in the face of societal expectations and personal challenges.Beginning with a touching dedication to her lat...

Unspoken Threads: A Tale of Love And Legacy

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Report copyright infringementby Anupriya (Author)In this deeply personal and evocative memoir, Dr. Anupriya takes readers on an unforgettable journey through the lives and lessons of two generations. Rooted in heartfelt conversations with her father, the book weaves together his wisdom, sacrifices, and enduring legacy with her own reflections as a daughter, mother, and professional. Through vivid storytelling, Dr. Anupriya explores themes of love, resilience, and the power of values passed do...

The Negro Trail Blazers of California: A Compilation of Records From the California Archives in the Bancroft Library at the University of California,

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Report copyright infringementby Delilah Leontium Beasley (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is...

Bernadine's Office Building: Working in the Capitol and Other Dangerous Places

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Report copyright infringementby Bernadine Abbott Hoduski (Author)Bernadine's Office Building: Working in the Capitol and Other Dangerous Places recounts the professional career of Bernadine Abbott Hoduski, a long-time government documents librarian and activist for freedom of speech, freedom of information, and access to government information.Beginning with her earliest years working as a page in her local public library in Kansas City and being inspired to pursue her MLS at the University o...

In Medias Res: Stories from the Middle of Healing

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Report copyright infringementby Laura Hewett (Author)After a life altering accident during her first year teaching overseas at a school for missionary children, Laura chose to stay on assignment teaching and discipling Third Culture Kids once she was permanently paralysed. At first glance, the wheelchair is the most obvious feature people see, though the hipster glasses are a more defining surface detail about Laura's personality. The stories here vulnerably share a range of experiences befor...

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Report copyright infringementby Donald Quist (Editor), Kali White Vanbaale (Editor), Bailey Gaylin Moore (Editor)Based on the Past-Ten.com website created and launched by executive editor Donald Quist in 2017, The Past Ten features a wide range of responses from parenthood, to family issues, professional development, gender and sexual identity, addiction, recovery, illness, natural disasters, war, and more, and are from bestselling writers like Brandon Taylor and Heather Gudenkauf, up-and-com...

Table Talk & Second Thoughts: A Memoir in Flashes

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Report copyright infringementby Michael Martone (Author)With wit and humor, Michael Martone writes his life as one of brief bites, effervescent episodes, and meaningful meals illuminated by the luminaries on the other side of the table. In many ways Martone's annotations of a life lived with words and writers, Table Talk & Second Thoughts surges with poignancy while recalling the little moments that make us human. Number of Pages: 160 Dimensions: 0.37 x 8.5 x 5.5...

The Legacy of Black Women in Librarianship: When They Dared to Be Powerful

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Report copyright infringementby Nicole A. Cooke (Author), Aisha M. Johnson (Afterword by)Black women have historically been hidden figures in librarianship, yet their passion, courage, and tenacity paved the way for future generations of knowledge workers. Profiling more than a dozen librarians, book champions, activists, and pioneers of the profession from across the country, this powerful work of archival storytelling will inspire readers both inside and outside of the library field. These ...

Book Repair and Restoration: A Manual of Practical Suggestions for Bibliophiles

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Report copyright infringementby Alfred Bonnardot (Author), Mitchell Starrett Buck (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we ...

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Report copyright infringementby Ronald Carpenter (Author), Bernard Duffy (Author)From I Shall Return to Old Soldiers Never Die, General MacArthur's phraseology invariably captured an audience's attention. The MacArthur persona may be familiar to many Americans more because of his oratory than because of his military deeds. Covering both his martial and his political oratory, this book provides a balanced, full-length study of MacArthur's oratorical accomplishments and their impact. Part I is ...

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Report copyright infringementby Michael J. White (Author)Author BiographyMichael White is a former science editor of British GQ. In a previous incarnation he was a member of the Thompson Twins pop group, and then a science lecturer in Oxford. He is the author of twenty books including the international best-seller, Stephen Hawking: A Life In Science (with John Gribbin). Since then he has written an alternative biography of Isaac Newton, Isaac Newton: The Last Sorcerer, which was nominated by ...

Dear Writer: Pep Talks & Practical Advice for the Creative Life

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Report copyright infringementby Maggie Smith (Author)New York Times bestselling author and poet Maggie Smith distills creativity and the craft of writing with a practical guide perfect for fans of Elizabeth Gilbert's Big Magic and Anne Lamott's Bird by Bird. Drawing from her twenty years of teaching experience and her bestselling Substack newsletter, For Dear Life, Maggie Smith breaks down creativity into ten essential elements: attention, wonder, vision, play, surprise, vulnerability, restle...

Life in Language: Mission Feminists and the Emergence of a New Protestant Subject

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Report copyright infringementby Ingie Hovland (Author)A new anthropology of Protestant feminism, anchored by the language experiments of one Lutheran community. The language of the Bible is a powerful lens through which many Protestants understand themselves and their world, and its prohibitions on women's speech pose complicated challenges to women. Nevertheless, women frequently serve as vocal leaders in Protestant organizations, including the early twentieth-century Norwegian Mission Soci...

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Report copyright infringementby Kristian Carlsson (Author) Number of Pages: 114 Dimensions: 0.27 x 8 x 5 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: August 16, 2013

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Niv, Clear Focus Bible, Leathersoft, Pink: Read More of the Bible with Better Focus

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Report copyright infringementby Zondervan (Author)Finally, a resource to keep your mind from wandering while reading the Bible!Have you ever realized you've read a passage multiple times in a row and still can't recall what it says? The NIV Clear Focus Bible uses Bionic Reading(R), which enables you to read more and with greater comprehension. Developed by Swiss scientists, Bionic Reading(R) bolds the portion of each word most critical for comprehension and guides the eye from word to word ov...

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Report copyright infringementby Christopher Fowler (Author)This is the memoir Christopher Fowler always wanted to write about 'writing'. It's the story of how a young bookworm growing up in a house where there was nothing to read but knitting pamphlets and motorcycle manuals became a writer - a 'word monkey' - and pursued a sort of career in popular fiction. And it's a book full of brilliant insights into the pleasures and pitfalls of his profession, dos and don'ts for would-be writers, and ...

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Report copyright infringementby Julian Barnes (Author)Bestselling author Julian Barnes illuminates the process of how minds are changed--about politics, books, words, memories, and more--in this wise and fascinating new book. "We always believe that changing our mind is an improvement, bringing a greater truthfulness to our dealings with the world and other people. It puts an end to vacillation, uncertainty, weak-mindedness. It seems to make us stronger and more mature. Well, we would think t...

Telling Your Story: A Guide to Writing Your Memoir Stories

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Report copyright infringementby Marva K. Blackmore (Author)Are you thinking about writing your memoir or your family's history? Does it seem like a daunting task? Well, it doesn't have to be.In Telling Your Story, Marva K. Blackmore presents techniques learned from her many years as a professional storyteller to show you how to craft your stories and write a successful memoir -- stories your family, friends, and others will find interesting to read.Utilizing the time-honored methods and techn...

Permission: The New Memoirist and the Courage to Create

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Report copyright infringementby Elissa Altman (Author)Who am I to tell my story? And how can we grant ourselves permission to write the stories we're compelled to tell when we've been told we shouldn't? Without fail, almost every writer--new or experienced--has faced dire questions of permission and story ownership: there is something that they want to write about, that they need to write about. Yet: they can't. They have been warned not to. They might be paralyzed with shame, threatened with...

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Report copyright infringementby Connie J. Billips (Author)Winner of the Academy Award for Best Actress for three films in 1927-28, Seventh Heaven, Sunrise, and Street Angel, Janet Gaynor may be better known for her roles as the endearing orphan, Judy Abbott, in Daddy Long Legs (1931) and the small town girl-turned actress, Esther Blodgett, in A Star Is Born (1937). Her entire acting career is presented here, from bit parts in 1924 to a final appearance on ABC-TV's Love Boat in 1981. The openi...

The Beliefs and Experiences of World Language Teachers in the Us

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Report copyright infringementby Pamela M. Wesely (Author)This book tells the stories of 15 world language (WL) teachers in the US through rich descriptions of their lived worlds and experiences. It illustrates in detail how teacher beliefs relate to their practices and are mediated and moderated by their learners, institutional demands, equity and access to WL education and other factors.Author BiographyPamela M. Wesely is Professor of Multilingual Education and Associate Dean for Faculty and...

From Boss Crump to King Willie: How Race Changed Memphis Politics

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Report copyright infringementby Otis L. Sanford (Author)From Boss Crump to King Willie offers an in-depth look at the vital role that race played in the political evolution of Memphis, from the rise of longtime political boss Edward Hull Crump to the election of Dr. Willie Herenton as the city's first black mayor. Filled with vivid details on the workings of municipal politics, this accessible account by veteran journalist Otis Sanford explores the nearly century-long struggle by African Amer...

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Report copyright infringementby Valley Haggard (Author), Suzanne L. Vinson (Illustrator), Llewellyn Hensley (Designed by)Surrender Your Weapons: We have abused and belittled ourselves long enough. We have been our own worst enemies, our own worst critics, the harshest arbiters on Judgment Day. We have ignored and neglected our writing altogether or shot it down in infant form, before it had a chance to take its first breath. The first rule of The Halfway House is to stop, to arrest our masoch...

The Alpine Path - The Story of My Career

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Report copyright infringementby L. M. Montgomery (Author)This memoir offers a charming and intimate look into the life and career of one of literature's most cherished writers, Lucy Maud Montgomery, the author of the Anne of Green Gables series. In this captivating narrative, Montgomery takes readers on a journey through her childhood, filled with dreams and imaginings that would later shape her literary voice. She vividly recounts her early years on Prince Edward Island, sharing the experien...

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Report copyright infringementby Anais Orantez Middleton (Editor in Chief), Laisha Vargas (Editor), Arielle Certosimo (Author)Welcome to Volume 4 of The Maverick Undergraduate Literary and Arts Journal, a captivating showcase of creativity, intellect, and imagination. As the beating heart of our academic community, this journal is a vibrant testament to the profound synergy between literature and art. Within these pages, you will embark on a journey through the boundless landscapes of human ex...

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Report copyright infringementby Kirsty Fife (Author)Within the last decade, the heritage of music subcultures has been a focus of exhibitions, programming, and collecting initiatives undertaken by national institutions including the British Library and Museum of London. These activities have succeeded in attracting large audience numbers and diversifying museum visitor profiles, cementing the position of popular music within museum holdings. However, as museums profit from representation of t...

To Find Dawn's Moon: Details and dimensions of The Dharma Bums by Jack Kerouac

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Report copyright infringementby Gregory Stephenson (Author)TO FIND DAWN'S MOON: A commentary on backgrounds and contexts, motifs, meanings and afterlives of Jack Kerouac's classic novel, The Dharma Bums. Close reading of imagery, a look at Dharma Bums merchandise and activities. Number of Pages: 110 Dimensions: 0.23 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: July 04, 2025

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Report copyright infringementby R. E. DeLuca (Author)This book is a compilation of poetry competing for a place in the reader's life, divided into three as follows: a chapter of Enchanting Love; a chapter of Impermeable Darkness; and the small Grey Area that divides the invisible good and bad forces at work. As each person has highs and lows, Heart's Apothecary reflects it in each poetic capture, deeming it relatable to every direction we take. It encompasses our most basic thought, "Is there...

Magazines and Modern Identities: Global Cultures of the Illustrated Press, 1880-1945

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Report copyright infringementby Tim Satterthwaite (Editor), Andrew Thacker (Editor)In the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, ideals of technological progress and mass consumerism shaped the print cultures of countries across the globe. Magazines in Europe, the USA, Latin America, and Asia inflected a shared internationalism and technological optimism. But there were equally powerful countervailing influences, of patriotic or insurgent nationalism, and of traditionalism, that promote...