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  • The Rose of Old St. Louis

    St. Louis at the Louisiana Purchase

    by Mary Dillon ...
    Series series Love & Society
    Complete and unabridged, with 57 full-page plates by Edvard Munch, Thomas Moran and Jan Nowopacký. St Louis in 1803, when the Louisiana Purchase ran three flags over the town in two days, and a girl of the old French families caught between two of them. Mary Dillon worked from local records and the detail of the transfer is right. This edition is bound with a gallery of 57 plates, among them ... Read more

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  • The Rose of Old St. Louis

    by Mary Dillon ...
    The novel likely tells a story set in St. Louis, Missouri, possibly during the 19th century. The title, "The Rose of Old St. Louis," suggests a romantic tale centered around a female protagonist who may symbolize the beauty and resilience of the city itself.The narrative may explore themes of love, sacrifice, and the passage of time against the backdrop of historical events or social changes in St ... Read more

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  • The Rose of Old St. Louis

    Enriched edition. Love, Sacrifice, and Resilience in the Heart of the Old West

    In "The Rose of Old St. Louis," Mary Dillon masterfully weaves a tapestry of historical fiction that immerses readers in the vibrant life and struggles of early 20th-century St. Louis. Through an exemplary use of rich, descriptive language, Dillon paints a vivid portrait of the era, capturing the complexities and socio-political nuances of the time. The narrative intricately balances personal ... Read more

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  • The Rose of Old St. Louis

    by Mary Dillon ...
    My story does not claim to be history, but in every important historical detail it is absolutely faithful to the records of the times as I have found them. Every word of the debate in Congress, every word of Marbois, Livingston, Decrés, Napoleon, and his two brothers on the subject of the Louisiana Cession is verbatim from the most authentic accounts. I am indebted for the historical part of my ... Read more

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  • Tourism and Culture in Philosophical Perspective

    Series series Philosophy and Religion (R0)
    This book offers a philosophical approach to tourism as a permanent factor in the lifestyle, economy, and culture of the contemporary global community. Travel to well-known destinations and pursuit of an ever-increasing range of leisure activities are an aspiration of most humans today. Those not themselves engaged in tourist activities are quite often involved in providing the goods and services ... Read more

    $116.09 USD

  • Bildung and Paideia

    Philosophical Models of Education

    Series series Educational Philosophy and Theory
    Bildung and Paideia examines traditional humanistic ideals in light of philosophical reflection on the need for education of the whole human being.The study of what it is to be human is traditionally the task of the humanities. In recent years, however, the humanities have been increasingly subordinated to technological, economic, and utilitarian aims. Do the humanities still have a fundamentally ... Read more

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  • International Handbook of Adolescent Pregnancy

    Medical, Psychosocial, and Public Health Responses

    Series series Medicine (R0)
    The rates are on the decline worldwide. But adolescent pregnancies still occur, placing millions of girls each year at risk for medical complications and social isolation and their babies for severe health problems-especially when prenatal care is inadequate or nonexistent.But as the opportunity for young women and girls increases around the world, adolescent pregnancy will continue to decline. ... Read more

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  • International Handbook on Adolescent Health and Development

    The Public Health Response

    Series series Medicine (R0)
    This comprehensive reference uses an ecological perspective to sort out the complex mix of biological, psychological, social, and other factors influencing adolescent health as well as shaping professional responses to the needs of adolescents. Describing critical concerns at the global level and innovative strategies from selected countries, the book urges readers to develop and support practices ... Read more

    $215.09 USD

  • Letters of the Right Honourable Lady M—y W—y M—e

    Enriched edition. Written during Her Travels in Europe, Asia and Africa to Persons of Distinction, Men of Letters, &c. in Different Parts of Europe

    In "Letters of the Right Honourable Lady M—y W—y M—e," Mary Wortley Lady Montagu offers a remarkable glimpse into the early 18th century, blending personal narrative with sharp social critique. Composed in the epistolary style, these letters reveal her experiences and observations during her travels in Turkey, presenting insights into Eastern customs, politics, and gender dynamics. Montagu's fluid ... Read more

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  • Catholicism at a Crossroads

    The Present and Future of America’s Largest Church

    Honorable Mention, 2026 CMA Book Awards: Inclusion in the Church, given by the Catholic Media AssociationOffers a big picture analysis of American CatholicismThe Catholic Church is at a crossroads. In the United States alone there are many challenges facing the church that are both internal and external to the institution. With the rise of the growing Gen Z population and the diminishing of the ... Read more

    $23.79 USD

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    The Last Contract of Isako

    Unabridged

    17 hours 13 min

    A battle-worn corporate samurai undertakes one last mission on a merciless planet where death is always a mere breath away, in this standalone dystopian epic from the author of the modern fantasy classic Jade City.LIVE BY THE CODE. DIE BY THE KNIFE.Isako is a legendary swordswoman, but every legend must come to an end. When her long-time client unexpectedly retires, she plans to follow—to walk out ... Read more

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  • Life in Dixie during the War, 1861-1862-1863-1864-1865

    Enriched edition.

    In her poignant memoir, "Life in Dixie during the War, 1861-1862-1863-1864-1865," Mary Ann Harris Gay provides an intimate glimpse into the domestic life and societal upheaval in the American South during the Civil War. Written in an evocative and articulate style, Gay's narrative weaves personal anecdotes with broader historical observations, offering readers a vivid portrayal of the trials faced ... Read more

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