The Awakening of Latin America

The Awakening of Latin America

Ernesto Che Guevara

Politics / Science / Poetry

The name Che Guevara is synonymous with Latin America. This classic anthology on Latin America shows the Argentine-born revolutionary s cultural depth, rigorous intellect and intense emotional engagement with a continent and its people. Selected from his family s personal archives, this book offers the best of Che s writing: examples of his journalism, essays, speeches, letters and even his poetry, revealing the evolution of an extraordinary mind from that of an impressionable young medical student to the heroic guerrilla, brutally assassinated in Bolivia. This anthology of Che Guevara's writing on Latin America is destined to become an instant classic comparable to Eduardo Galeano's Open Veins of Latin America. I consider my country to be not only Argentina but the entire Americas. Ernesto Che Guevara "
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Blown

Blown

Paul Taylor

Nonfiction / Politics / Sociology

The wind had been roaring across the face of the planet for ten days with no sign of stopping. It felt like it had always been there, and always would be. Eternal. Sometimes, if you listened closely, it seemed to form words. But it didn't pay to listen too long to those words. The wind had way of getting into your head....Somewhere in space and in time, you will be introduced to Umas, the dominant species, and to Bovs, one of the subservient species. We follow these creatures through numerous adventures full of adrenaline and emotion. Gradually, we will come to understand the oppression of Bovs by Umas, its reality, its scale and its consequences. Why does it have to be so? Why is this deviance not obvious for all? Does it remind us of something?Some vegan Umas are struggling to abolish exploitation of other species, but their enemies are powerful.But, there is something , we will say no more...
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Wild Soul

Wild Soul

Kyshena Bowen

North American Hi... / American History / Politics

its about three friends who get tricked into reciving the power to change parts of their bodies to animal parts (i.e. hawk wings) and they end up entering an organizationBilaal and the Giant Tree is a book comprising of three short stories with an Islamic moral. It's about a young Muslim boy named Bilaal and Sparkles, his cat.Everyday lessons are made fun and easy with his best friend around!So if you are a parent trying to find Islamic books for kids that are engaging and teach Islamic values such as green living through recycling and saving water, your children will love Bilaal in these short stories!***What readers have said about the book***"I just loved these stories. In an age where it's difficult to find literature which not only is stimulating, but also positively influences children's impressionable minds, writers like Yousuf bring a refreshing change with stories that consciously carry a valuable lesson that the child can take away. Perfect for parents who are looking to teach their children character - through a character!" - A.R Samuel"I like the morale conveyed in all the three stories. Children love imagination and repetitive words with good flow in a story and I thought that you could improve in these area. You certainly have a talent to write and you will only get better from now. I hope to see many more of your books in the future." - Aida S Cameron***About the Author***Tasneem Yousuf is a young stay-at-home mum of two, who got her inspiration to write from her two young nephews and first born son, who all have an insatiable appetite for stories!Simple. Down to earth. Nature lover. Conservationist.All traits that she would love for her children.
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The Drowned Sailor

The Drowned Sailor

Benjamin Parsons

Biographies & Memoirs / Politics / History

Cunning beauty Ravella means to have millionaire James Trevick, even if she must wreck her best friend's romance to get him. But her wiles stir up more trouble than even she expects...Scheming fortune hunter Ravella is determined to charm, beguile and con her way to wealth and love - even if it means wrecking her best friend's future marriage. But her mischief stirs up dark forces, and the night before the wedding, a great storm roars over the house at Hurlevor, and an implacable stranger comes stalking out of the boiling sea...
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Paradise Regained

Paradise Regained

John Milton

Poetry / Politics

Following the fall of Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden in Milton's "Paradise Lost", Milton turns his attention to the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness by Satan in "Paradise Regained". In this work, a sequel to "Paradise Lost", Satan tests Jesus in a similar way to Eve in the Garden of Eden. However, Jesus is not seduced by the promises of Satan and passes his test. "Paradise Regained" is a poetic and intriguing tale that follows along in the spirit of Milton's masterpiece "Paradise Lost". **
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The Bravo

The Bravo

James Fenimore Cooper

Fiction / Historical Fiction / Politics

Eighteenth-century Venice is the setting for The Bravo, a sprawling sea novel that is equal parts travelogue, cultural analysis, political treatise, and adventure tale. While packed with plenty of the gripping action Cooper's novels are known for, The Bravo also offers readers an insightful glimpse into the social class differences and tensions that served to corrupt European leaders in the era.
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Consumption of the Hampires

Consumption of the Hampires

P. S. Wright

Science Fiction & Fantasy / Politics / Social Sciences

Granny Which Witch's original whopper as related to the author by the groom.Some people are more than they seem. Some are much worse. Some people are exactly as they appear, and they're often the worst sort.The groomsman is convinced to lead a rabble in arms to throw off the shackles of vampiric tyranny. All goes better than expected until he is appointed to find new royalty to replace them.Granny Which Witch's original whopper as related to the author by the groom who certainly should know better than any.Some people are more than they seem. Some are much worse. Some people are exactly as they appear, and they're often the worst sort.The groomsman is convinced by Lady Who the Enchantress to lead a rabble in arms for the purpose of throwing off the shackles of vampiric tyranny. All goes better than could have been expected until he is appointed to find new royalty to replace them.If you read Flat Fax and the Book of Doors and wondered whatever happened to the little piggies, read about the Hampires. But don't look in the mirror.
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The Flesh Market

The Flesh Market

Richard Wright

Fiction / Short Stories / Politics

"Doon the wynds an' up the streets, Where revenants sought souls tae eat, The Butcher called for twitching meat An' Burke an' Hare did answer." -anon. 1827. A year after the Cadaver Riots tore the heart from Edinburgh. Fear still chokes the Old Town, for though the revenants were driven back with shot and steel, they still lurk in the city's shadowed closes. When night falls, they strike. In dissecting rooms anatomists slice twitching flesh as they dream of cures and glory. For the greatest among them, Robert Knox, there is no price that cannot be met in the quest for knowledge. Behind closed doors he trades in walking death, dealing with devils to keep the flesh market supplied... Set between the slums of 19th Century Edinburgh and the ivory towers of its academia, The Flesh Market is an almost true story of murder, mad science, obsession, and the restless dead.
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Dreams from My Father (Adapted for Young Adults)

Dreams from My Father (Adapted for Young Adults)

Barack Obama

Biographies & Memoirs / Nonfiction / Politics

Now adapted for young adults—the #1 New York Times bestselling memoir which Toni Morrison called "quite extraordinary,” offers an intimate look at Barack Obama’s early days. This is a compelling journey tracing the future 44th President's odyssey through family, race, and identity.   A revealing portrait of a young Black man asking questions about self-discovery and belonging—long before he became one of the most important voices in America. This unique edition includes a new introduction from the author, full color photo insert and family tree.    The son of a white American mother and a Black Kenyan father, Obama was born in Hawaii, where he lived until he was six years old, when he moved with his mother and stepfather to Indonesia. At twelve, he returned to Hawaii to live with his grandparents. Obama brings readers along as he faces the challenges of high school and college, living in New York, becoming...
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Halfwit and All Man

Halfwit and All Man

Peter Rodman

North American Hi... / American History / Politics

Seventy humor essays about life in general, originally published in The Suttertown News in the last century.excerpt:"Cats are deceptive animals, and while it may not be good for a cat to be shaved before it is named, it's probably a good idea to at least wet it down good to see what it looks like under all the hair. "from Shave Your CatBefore she met Sean, all Gwen had to worry about was climbing the corporate ladder. Now she’s got to contend with breakups, crazy exes, a painful secret and a man dressed as a hotdog.If only Sean weren’t so good looking and kind. If only her heart would stick to the plans she’d made with so much care. If only the night sky weren’t so beautiful when you view it lying next to someone you love.
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