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A Madman's Will

John Randolph, Four Hundred Slaves, and the Mirage of Freedom

by Gregory May ...

The untold saga of John Randolph’s 383 slaves, freed in his much-contested will of 1821, finally comes to light.Few legal cases in American history are as riveting as the controversy surrounding the will of Virginia Senator John Randolph (1773–1833), which—almost inexplicably—freed all 383 of his slaves in one of the largest and most publicized manumissions in American history. So famous is the ... Read more

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The untold saga of John Randolph’s 383 slaves, freed in his much-contested will of 1821, finally comes to light.Few legal cases in American history are as riveting as the controversy surrounding the will of Virginia Senator John Randolph (1773–1833), which—almost inexplicably—freed all 383 of his slaves in one of the largest and most publicized manumissions in American history. So famous is the
... Read more
Jefferson's Treasure

How Albert Gallatin Saved the New Nation from Debt

by Gregory May ...

George Washington had Alexander Hamilton. Thomas Jefferson had Albert Gallatin.From internationally known tax expert and former Supreme Court law clerk Gregory May comes this long overdue biography of the remarkable immigrant who launched the fiscal policies that shaped the early Republic and the future of American politics. Not Alexander Hamilton---Albert Gallatin. To this day, the fight over ... Read more

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George Washington had Alexander Hamilton. Thomas Jefferson had Albert Gallatin.From internationally known tax expert and former Supreme Court law clerk Gregory May comes this long overdue biography of the remarkable immigrant who launched the fiscal policies that shaped the early Republic and the future of American politics. Not Alexander Hamilton---Albert Gallatin. To this day, the fight over
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Perspectives on Children's Spiritual Formation

by Michael Anthony, Scottie May, Gregory C. Carlson, Trisha Graves, Tim Ellis ...

Series series Perspectives
Perspectives on Children’s Spiritual Formation presents in counterpoint form four views of children’s spiritual formation and four related methods of Christian Education. Each chapter is written by a prominent person(s) representing his or her view. Contributors also respond to the other viewpoints. Views include the contemplative-reflective model (cultivating a quiet, worshipful spirit), ... Read more

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Perspectives on Children’s Spiritual Formation presents in counterpoint form four views of children’s spiritual formation and four related methods of Christian Education. Each chapter is written by a prominent person(s) representing his or her view. Contributors also respond to the other viewpoints. Views include the contemplative-reflective model (cultivating a quiet, worshipful spirit),
... Read more
The Mummy MEGAPACK®

20 Modern and Classic Tales

by Nina Kiriki Hoffman, Arthur Conan Doyle, John Gregory Betancourt, Louisa May Alcott, Lafcadio Hearn ...

Hours of great reading await, with tales from some of the 19th and 20th century's most renowned horror and dark fantasy authors! Explore the uncanny world of mummies, ancient egypt, and dark sorcery, with these 20 stories:SYMPATHY FOR MUMMIES, by John Gregory BetancourtSOME WORDS WITH A MUMMY, by Edgar Allan PoeTHE POWER OF WAKING, by Nina Kiriki HoffmanTHE MUMMY’S FOOT, by Jessie Adelaide ... Read more

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Hours of great reading await, with tales from some of the 19th and 20th century's most renowned horror and dark fantasy authors! Explore the uncanny world of mummies, ancient egypt, and dark sorcery, with these 20 stories:SYMPATHY FOR MUMMIES, by John Gregory BetancourtSOME WORDS WITH A MUMMY, by Edgar Allan PoeTHE POWER OF WAKING, by Nina Kiriki HoffmanTHE MUMMY’S FOOT, by Jessie Adelaide
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A Madman's Will

John Randolph, 400 Slaves, and the Mirage of Freedom

by Gregory May ...

Narrated by Johnny Heller ...

Unabridged

8 hours 38 min

Few legal cases in American history are as riveting as the controversy surrounding the will of Virginia Senator John Randolph (1773–1833), which—almost inexplicably—freed all 383 of his slaves in one of the largest and most publicized manumissions in American history. So famous is the case that Ta-Nehisi Coates has used it to condemn Randolph’s cousin, Thomas Jefferson, for failing to free his own ... Read more

$34.99 CAD

Few legal cases in American history are as riveting as the controversy surrounding the will of Virginia Senator John Randolph (1773–1833), which—almost inexplicably—freed all 383 of his slaves in one of the largest and most publicized manumissions in American history. So famous is the case that Ta-Nehisi Coates has used it to condemn Randolph’s cousin, Thomas Jefferson, for failing to free his own
... Read more
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Mother Ghost Mango Seed

by Natalie Gregory ...

Narrated by May Cunningham ...

Unabridged

9 hours 51 min

Set in Thailand from 1976 to the present, Mother, Ghost, Mango Seed is a haunting yet hopeful exploration of grief, motherhood, and cultural identity‘With pathos and swift, transporting prose, Natalie Gregory reveals a version of Thailand rich with counterculture, protest, and the lingering ghosts of those erased from collective memory’ Aube Rey Lescure, Women’s Prize shortlisted author of River ... Read more

$36.99 CAD

Set in Thailand from 1976 to the present, Mother, Ghost, Mango Seed is a haunting yet hopeful exploration of grief, motherhood, and cultural identity‘With pathos and swift, transporting prose, Natalie Gregory reveals a version of Thailand rich with counterculture, protest, and the lingering ghosts of those erased from collective memory’ Aube Rey Lescure, Women’s Prize shortlisted author of River
... Read more
Willie Mays Aikens

Safe at Home

by Gregory Jordan, Willie Mays Aikens ...

An intimate portrait of a tortured player, this memoir culls interviews, letters, and the personal account of baseball legend Willie Mays Aikens. Touted from a young age as the next Reggie Jackson, Aikens' promising career quickly turned disastrous when he fell into drug abuse and was ultimately sentenced to the longest prison time ever given to a professional athlete. Not only an exploration of ... Read more

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An intimate portrait of a tortured player, this memoir culls interviews, letters, and the personal account of baseball legend Willie Mays Aikens. Touted from a young age as the next Reggie Jackson, Aikens' promising career quickly turned disastrous when he fell into drug abuse and was ultimately sentenced to the longest prison time ever given to a professional athlete. Not only an exploration of
... Read more
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Restore Health with Food

ketogenic diet , vegan keto ; intermittent , semi - fasting ; move from fasting to a wholesome diet ; how to heal insulin resistance and general lifestyle diseases ; high-intensity interval training.

by Kristoff May ...

Narrated by Gregory Allen Siders ...

Abridged

1 hour 23 min

If you want to lose weight definitive as well as improve your wellness and health, then just keep reading...Feel the power of vegan and keto diet - together!Here’s the deal. You’ve tried all the "clean eating" plans online...gulped down 15 different supplements every morning...and worked your butt off in the gym...but you still look in the mirror and see string-bean arms. And no matter how hard ... Read more

$7.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

If you want to lose weight definitive as well as improve your wellness and health, then just keep reading...Feel the power of vegan and keto diet - together!Here’s the deal. You’ve tried all the "clean eating" plans online...gulped down 15 different supplements every morning...and worked your butt off in the gym...but you still look in the mirror and see string-bean arms. And no matter how hard
... Read more
Making Cairo Medieval

by Heba Farouk Ahmed, Khaled Fahmy, Derek Gregory, Nairy Hampikian, May al-Ibrashy, Donald Preziosi, Caroline Williams ...

Series series Transnational Perspectives on Space and Place
During the nineteenth century, Cairo witnessed once of its most dramatic periods of transformation. Well on its way to becoming a modern and cosmopolitan city, by the end of the century, a 'medieval' Cairo had somehow come into being. While many Europeans in the nineteenth century viewed Cairo as a fundamentally dual city-physically and psychically split between East/West and modern/medieval-the ... Read more

$105.99 CAD

During the nineteenth century, Cairo witnessed once of its most dramatic periods of transformation. Well on its way to becoming a modern and cosmopolitan city, by the end of the century, a 'medieval' Cairo had somehow come into being. While many Europeans in the nineteenth century viewed Cairo as a fundamentally dual city-physically and psychically split between East/West and modern/medieval-the
... Read more
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The Monk

by Matthew Gregory Lewis ...

Narrated by Jefferson Mays ...

Unabridged

15 hours 31 min

'Few could sustain the glance of his eye, at once fiery and penetrating' Savaged by critics for its supposed profanity and obscenity, and bought in large numbers by readers eager to see whether it lived up to its lurid reputation, The Monk became a succEs de scandale when it was published in 1796 - not least because its author was a member of parliament and only twenty years old. It recounts the ... Read more

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'Few could sustain the glance of his eye, at once fiery and penetrating' Savaged by critics for its supposed profanity and obscenity, and bought in large numbers by readers eager to see whether it lived up to its lurid reputation, The Monk became a succEs de scandale when it was published in 1796 - not least because its author was a member of parliament and only twenty years old. It recounts the
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Mysteries of Udolpho, The

by Ann Radcliffe ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Unabridged

27 hours 36 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Follow the fortunes of Emily St. Aubert who suffers, among other misadventures, the death of her father, supernatural terrors in a gloomy castle, and the machinations of an Italian brigand. Considered by many to be the first "Gothic" novel. ... Read more

$8.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Follow the fortunes of Emily St. Aubert who suffers, among other misadventures, the death of her father, supernatural terrors in a gloomy castle, and the machinations of an Italian brigand. Considered by many to be the first "Gothic" novel.
... Read more

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The Castle of Otranto

by Horace Walpole ...

Narrated by Esh Alladi ...

Unabridged

5 hours

Brought to you by Penguin.This Penguin Classic is performed by Esh Alladi.On the day of his wedding, Conrad, heir to the house of Otranto, is killed in mysterious circumstances.His calculating father Manfred fears that his dynasty will now come to an end and determines to marry his son's bride himself - despite the fact he is already married. But a series of terrifying supernatural omens soon ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

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Brought to you by Penguin.This Penguin Classic is performed by Esh Alladi.On the day of his wedding, Conrad, heir to the house of Otranto, is killed in mysterious circumstances.His calculating father Manfred fears that his dynasty will now come to an end and determines to marry his son's bride himself - despite the fact he is already married. But a series of terrifying supernatural omens soon
... Read more

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