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  • Eulogists for Freedom

    Bernard and Lucy navigate through a half-century of research, auto-biographies, and social narratives on eating disorders (EDs). They take the reader on a journey through cultural and historical origins. And arrive at a perspective on how people who have EDs are our beacons for greater empathic awareness of freedom for all of humanity. ... Read more

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  • Botany Bay

    In 1787 prisoners are shipped from Newgate Jail to found a new penal colony in Botany Bay, New South Wales. Amongst them is Hugh Tallant, an American medical student who had been wrongly imprisoned. During the sea journey he begins to clash with the villainous Captain Gilbert and is soon plotting a full-scale mutiny against him. A great companion read with Mutiny on the Bounty! ... Read more

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  • The Hurricane

    The acclaimed novel of love and courage. An intolerant Governor sets off a series of tragic events in an idyllic Pacific paradise, disrupting the peaceful lives of newlywed islanders Terangi and Marama in this tale of brave and beautiful people... of a young outlaw and his sensuous bride... of survival, of love and courage. A story of elemental terror, of strong men against the sea. By the authors ... Read more

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  • Mutiny on the Bounty

    The thrilling classic account of the strange, eventful, and tragic voyage of His Majesty's Ship Bounty in 1788 - 1789. Fletcher Christian, master's mate on HMS Bounty prepares to seize control of a ship torn apart by the sadism of her captain, which culminates in his mutiny against Captain Bligh. One of the greatest sea adventures ever written! ... Read more

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  • Plays by George Bernard Shaw

    George Bernard Shaw demanded truth and despised convention. He punctured hollow pretensions and smug prudishness—coating his criticism with ingenious and irreverent wit. In Mrs. Warren’s Profession, Arms and the Man, Candida, and Man and Superman, the great playwright satirizes society, military heroism, marriage, and the pursuit of man by woman. From a social, literary, and theatrical standpoint, ... Read more

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  • Men Against the Sea

    Enriched edition. Navigating Perilous Waters: A Tale of Maritime Survival and Human Resilience

    In 'Men Against the Sea,' the reader is transported into a compelling narrative tapestry that explores themes of survival, camaraderie, and the formidable human spirit in the face of adversity. This anthology stands as a testament to the diverse literary styles that Hall and Nordhoff masterfully weave together, ranging from gripping adventure to introspective explorations of human psychology. As ... Read more

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  • The High Barbaree

    Story of the dream of a young pilot whose plane is wrecked over the Pacific Ocean... ... Read more

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  • Pitcairn's Island

    Survival and Society: A Tapestry of Resilience on an Uninhabited Pacific Island

    Pitcairn's Island is a compelling anthology that explores the complex tapestry of human experience through the lens of marooned souls on a distant island. This collection captures the essence of isolation and community, resonating with readers through an exquisite blend of narrative styles ranging from adventure to historical reflections. As a significant contribution to the maritime literature of ... Read more

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  • Faery Lands of the South Seas

    Returning from the horrors of World War I James Hall and Charles Nordhoff follow a dream to tour the South Pacific. They had a highly successful literary partnership that lasted nearly 30 year and produced several worldwide bestsellers.The authors of the "Mutiny on the Bounty" trilogy present a travelogue look at French Polynesia in the 1920's. Although non-fiction, it relates the stories and ... Read more

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  • Botany Bay

    An interesting historical novel by the authors of Mutiny on the Bounty. The novel decribes the life of the Hugh Tallant, as told by himself. Hugh Tallant, an American, is convicted in London of highway robbery and as such exported as a convict to New South Wales, Australia, as part of the First Fleet. The story shows its readers the hardship of the convicts who arrived on the First Fleet, as well ... Read more

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  • Elections in Australia, Ireland, and Malta under the Single Transferable Vote

    Reflections on an Embedded Institution

    The Single Transferable Vote, or STV, is often seen in very positive terms by electoral reformers, yet relatively little is known about its actual workings beyond one or two specific settings. This book gathers leading experts on STV from around the world to discuss the examples they know best, and represents the first systematic cross-national study of STV. Furthermore, the contributors ... Read more

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  • Elections in Japan, Korea, and Taiwan under the Single Non-Transferable Vote

    The Comparative Study of an Embedded Institution

    In recent years there has been a marked resurgence of interest in the effects of electoral laws on important aspects of politics such as party competition. In this volume, a distinguished group of scholars looks at the impact of one set of electoral rules--the single non-transferable vote--on electoral competition in Japan, Korea and Taiwan. Under this plan citizens are allowed one vote even ... Read more

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