Download or read book Contested election Case of James I Campbell V Robert L Doughton from the Eighth Congressional District of North Carolina written by United States. Congress. House and published by . This book was released on 1921 with total page 1632 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Dear Bess written by Harry S. Truman and published by University of Missouri Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 614 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This correspondence, which encompasses Truman's courtship of his wife, his service in the senate, his presidency, and after, reveals not only the character of Truman's mind but also a shrewd observer's view of American politics.

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Download or read book The Gypsy Morph written by Terry Brooks and published by Del Rey. This book was released on 2008-08-26 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Terry Brooks's The Measure of the Magic. Terry Brooks won instant acclaim with his phenomenal New York Times bestseller The Sword of Shannara. Its sequels earned Brooks legendary status. Then his darkly enthralling The Word and the Void trilogy revealed new depths and vistas to his mastery of epic fantasy. Armageddon’s Children and The Elves of Cintra took Brooks’s remarkable mythos to a breathtaking new level by delving deep into the history of Shannara. And now, The Gypsy Morph rounds out–with an adventure of unforgettably imaginative scope–the first phase of a new chapter in this classic series. Eighty years into the future, the United States is a no-man’s-land: its landscape blighted by chemical warfare, pollution, and plague; its government collapsed; its citizens adrift, desperate, fighting to stay alive. In fortified compounds, survivors hold the line against wandering predators, rogue militias, and hideous mutations spawned from the toxic environment, while against them all stands an enemy neither mortal nor merciful: demons and their minions bent on slaughtering and subjugating the last of humankind. But from around the country, allies of good unite to challenge the rampaging evil. Logan Tom, wielding the magic staff of a Knight of the Word, has a promise to keep–protecting the world’ s only hope of salvation–and a score to settle with the demon that massacred his family. Angel Perez, Logan’s fellow Knight, has risked her life to aid the elvish race, whose peaceful, hidden realm is marked for extermination by the forces of the Void. Kirisin Belloruus, a young elf entrusted with an ancient magic, must deliver his entire civilization from a monstrous army. And Hawk, the rootless boy who is nothing less than destiny’s instrument, must lead the last of humanity to a latter-day promised land before the final darkness falls. The Gypsy Morph is an epic saga of a world in flux as the mortal realm yields to a magical one; as the champions of the Word and the Void clash for the last time to decide what will be and what must cease; and as, from the remnants of a doomed age, something altogether extraordinary rises.

Download or read book Dombey and Son written by Charles Dickens and published by . This book was released on 1865 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Sizzling Nights with Dr Off Limits written by Janice Lynn and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2016-09-01 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A date with her past! When nurse Emily Stewart puts herself up for a hospital charity auction, she never expects the winning bidder to be Lucas Cain—her new boss…and ex-husband! Since their marriage crumbled, Emily hasn't wanted to experience such tempestuous passion again. And she's still hiding a heartbreaking secret from Lucas… Yet he's changed during their years apart, and soon a red-hot fling is impossible to resist! Dare she finally open up to Lucas and give their love a second chance?

Download or read book Winter Nights with the Single Dad written by Allie Kincheloe and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2021-11-30 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two months in Toronto… …a gift to change her life? As a TV star, surgeon Stella was suffocated by the pressure to be perfect. So the offer of a temporary job three thousand miles away from home is a chance to break free. Then, meeting single dad Dr. Aiden Cook and his little boy offers a window into a life she could never have imagined! Now Stella must ask, “Do I really want to leave?” The Christmas Project quartet Book 1 – Christmas Miracle in Jamaica by Ann McIntosh Book 2 – December Reunion in Central Park by Deanne Anders Book 3 – Winter Nights with the Single Dad by Allie Kincheloe Book 4 – A Festive Fling in Stockholm by Scarlet Wilson “Uplifting read…. Heartwarming story with great family characterization.” -Goodreads on Reunited with Doctor Devereaux "I loved the couple, their history and the pacing of their romance which was pitched just right.... Allie Kincheloe is an author I’ll definitely be reading more from in the future." -Goodreads on Heart Surgeon's Second Chance

Download or read book Harsh Times written by Mario Vargas Llosa and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. This book was released on 2021-11-23 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The true story of Guatemala’s political turmoil of the 1950s as only a master of fiction can tell it Guatemala, 1954. The military coup perpetrated by Carlos Castillo Armas and supported by the CIA topples the government of Jacobo Árbenz. Behind this violent act is a lie passed off as truth, which forever changes the development of Latin America: the accusation by the Eisenhower administration that Árbenz encouraged the spread of Soviet Communism in the Americas. Harsh Times is a story of international conspiracies and conflicting interests in the time of the Cold War, the echoes of which are still felt today. In this thrilling novel, Mario Vargas Llosa fuses reality with two fictions: that of the narrator, who freely re-creates characters and situations, and the one designed by those who would control the politics and the economy of a continent by manipulating its history. Harsh Times is a gripping, revealing novel that directly confronts recent history. No one is better suited to tell this riveting story than Vargas Llosa, and there is no form better for it than his deeply textured fiction. Not since The Feast of the Goat, his classic novel of the downfall of Trujillo’s regime in the Dominican Republic, has Vargas Llosa combined politics, characters, and suspense so unforgettably.

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Download or read book The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Huckleberry Finn Illustrated Edition written by Mark Twain and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-24 with total page 619 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mark Twain's 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer & Huckleberry Finn (Illustrated Edition)' is a classic novel set in the American South during the mid-19th century. Twain's signature witty and satirical style shines through in this timeless story of boyhood adventures, friendship, and the moral growth of the protagonist. The novel is famous for its exploration of themes such as freedom, social justice, and the complexities of human nature, making it a staple in American literature. The addition of illustrations only enhances the reader's experience by bringing the characters and settings to life. Twain's use of regional dialects and vivid descriptions captures the essence of the time period and adds depth to the characters. The novel's blend of humor and social commentary solidifies its place as a must-read for literature enthusiasts. Mark Twain's personal experiences growing up in Missouri and his observations of Southern society likely inspired the creation of such iconic characters as Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. Twain's keen insight into human behavior and his ability to craft compelling narratives make this illustrated edition a captivating read for readers of all ages.

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