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Grit and Ghosts

Following the Trail of Eight Tenacious Women across a Century

by Robin Foster ...

Narrated by Janet Stead ...

Unabridged

7 hours 48 min

As a student and teacher of history, Robin Foster is well aware that humans have persisted through major hardships as long as they have existed. When faced with the anxious dread many felt at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Foster began seeking stories of tenacious women of the American West who had survived their own hardships in a world that threw the unexpected at them. During one of ... Read more

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As a student and teacher of history, Robin Foster is well aware that humans have persisted through major hardships as long as they have existed. When faced with the anxious dread many felt at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Foster began seeking stories of tenacious women of the American West who had survived their own hardships in a world that threw the unexpected at them. During one of
... Read more

Also available as: eBook
Grit and Ghosts

Following the Trail of Eight Tenacious Women across a Century

by Robin Foster ...

As a student and teacher of history, Robin Foster is well aware that humans have persisted through major hardships as long as they have existed. When faced with the anxious dread many felt at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Foster began seeking stories of tenacious women of the American West who had survived their own hardships in a world that threw the unexpected at them. During one of ... Read more

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As a student and teacher of history, Robin Foster is well aware that humans have persisted through major hardships as long as they have existed. When faced with the anxious dread many felt at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Foster began seeking stories of tenacious women of the American West who had survived their own hardships in a world that threw the unexpected at them. During one of
... Read more

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My Best Genealogy Tips

Researching Your English Roots

by Robin R. Foster ...

In “My Best Genealogy Tips: Researching Your English Roots,” I will provide guidance on how to begin researching your ancestors in England, and I will show tips on how to gather information about your ancestors. You will start using what is online.It is important that you start an online family tree. I will describe how you can add your family to that family tree, and I show you the benefits of ... Read more

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In “My Best Genealogy Tips: Researching Your English Roots,” I will provide guidance on how to begin researching your ancestors in England, and I will show tips on how to gather information about your ancestors. You will start using what is online.It is important that you start an online family tree. I will describe how you can add your family to that family tree, and I show you the benefits of
... Read more
My Best Genealogy Tips: Finding Formerly Enslaved Ancestors

by Robin R. Foster ...

Did you ever wonder about the enslaved people in your ancestry? Have you asked the oldest living relative what they remember? Do you know what to do next? I was able to find my second great grandfather, Beverly Vance (1832-1899), in 1880 and 1870 on the census along with his mother, his wife, and his children. Have you located your formerly enslaved ancestor in the 1880 and 1870 censuses? This ... Read more

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Did you ever wonder about the enslaved people in your ancestry? Have you asked the oldest living relative what they remember? Do you know what to do next? I was able to find my second great grandfather, Beverly Vance (1832-1899), in 1880 and 1870 on the census along with his mother, his wife, and his children. Have you located your formerly enslaved ancestor in the 1880 and 1870 censuses? This
... Read more
The Land of the Divided: American Civil War Collection

Fiction, Memoirs, and Memory of America's Defining Conflict

by Stephen Crane, Ambrose Bierce, Mark Twain, Joseph A. Altsheler, Winston Churchill, John William De Forest, G. A. Henty, María Ruiz de Burton, Mary Johnston, Thomas Dixon Jr., George Washington Cable, Harry Hazelton, Ellen Glasgow, B. K. Benson, Robert W. Chambers, George W. Peck, Byron A. Dunn, John Esten Cooke, John R. Musick, W. H. Shelton, Charles King, Henry F. Keenan, Jules Verne, Natalie Sumner Lincoln, Randall Parrish, John McElroy, Charles Carleton Coffin, Lucy Foster Madison, Edward Robins, Edward Everett Hale, James Ford Rhodes ...

The Land of the Divided: American Civil War Collection assembles fiction, memoir-inflected narrative, historical reflection, adventure, regional writing, and political commentary around the conflict that remade the United States. Its range extends from starkly modern examinations of combat and moral uncertainty to romance, battlefield chronicle, satire, and popular historical tale. Together, these ... Read more

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The Land of the Divided: American Civil War Collection assembles fiction, memoir-inflected narrative, historical reflection, adventure, regional writing, and political commentary around the conflict that remade the United States. Its range extends from starkly modern examinations of combat and moral uncertainty to romance, battlefield chronicle, satire, and popular historical tale. Together, these
... Read more
Emile Zola. The Complete Works of Emile Zola. Illustrated

Therese Raquin, Germinal, Nana, The Rougon-Macquart Cycle and others

by Emile Zola ...

Translated by John Sterling, Count C. de Soissons, Edward Vizetelly, Ernest Alfred Vizetelly, Henry Vizetelly, Alexander Texeira de Mattos, Havelock Ellis, Eliza E. Chase, E. P. Robins, Mary J. Serrano, William Foster Apthorp ...

"The Complete Works of Emile Zola" is an extensive collection that brings together the masterful literary contributions of the renowned French author Emile Zola. This anthology encompasses Zola's notable novels, including "Therese Raquin," "Germinal," "Nana," and the monumental "Rougon-Macquart" cycle.Zola's works are characterized by their meticulous realism, unflinching social commentary, and ... Read more

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"The Complete Works of Emile Zola" is an extensive collection that brings together the masterful literary contributions of the renowned French author Emile Zola. This anthology encompasses Zola's notable novels, including "Therese Raquin," "Germinal," "Nana," and the monumental "Rougon-Macquart" cycle.Zola's works are characterized by their meticulous realism, unflinching social commentary, and
... Read more
Civil War - Boxed Set: 40+ Historical Novels & Tales of the American War

by Stephen Crane, Ambrose Bierce, Mark Twain, Joseph A. Altsheler, Winston Churchill, John William De Forest, G. A. Henty, María Ruiz de Burton, Mary Johnston, Thomas Dixon Jr., George Washington Cable, Harry Hazelton, Ellen Glasgow, B. K. Benson, Robert W. Chambers, George W. Peck, Byron A. Dunn, John Esten Cooke, John R. Musick, W. H. Shelton, Charles King, Henry F. Keenan, Jules Verne, Natalie Sumner Lincoln, Randall Parrish, John McElroy, Charles Carleton Coffin, Lucy Foster Madison, Edward Robins, Edward Everett Hale, James Ford Rhodes ...

The 'Civil War - Boxed Set: 40+ Historical Novels & Tales of the American War' presents a remarkable collection that weaves together a panoramic view of the American Civil War through a diverse array of narratives and literary styles. The anthology captures the multifaceted essence of the era, delivering an enlightening blend of historical novels and personal tales tinted with touches of realism, ... Read more

$1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The 'Civil War - Boxed Set: 40+ Historical Novels & Tales of the American War' presents a remarkable collection that weaves together a panoramic view of the American Civil War through a diverse array of narratives and literary styles. The anthology captures the multifaceted essence of the era, delivering an enlightening blend of historical novels and personal tales tinted with touches of realism,
... Read more
Assessing the Safety of Existing Embankment Dams

by Robin Fell, Mark Foster, Gavan Hunter, Chi Fai Wan ...

Many existing embankment dams were designed and constructed to standards below current requirements, potentially posing risks to downstream populations. Dam owners must assess whether these structures provide adequate safety or require upgrades to reduce risks to acceptable levels. This book provides in-depth analysis of dam failure mechanics alongside relevant engineering assessment methods.The ... Read more

$234.99 USD

Many existing embankment dams were designed and constructed to standards below current requirements, potentially posing risks to downstream populations. Dam owners must assess whether these structures provide adequate safety or require upgrades to reduce risks to acceptable levels. This book provides in-depth analysis of dam failure mechanics alongside relevant engineering assessment methods.The
... Read more
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The Drowning Eyes

by Emily Foster ...

Narrated by Robin Miles ...

Unabridged

2 hours 56 min

When the Dragon Ships began to tear through the trade lanes and ravage coastal towns, the hopes of the archipelago turned to the Windspeakers on Tash. The solemn weather-shapers with their eyes of stone can steal the breeze from raiders' sails and save the islands from their wrath. But the Windspeakers' magic has been stolen, and only their young apprentice Shina can bring their power back and ... Read more

$15.99 USD

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When the Dragon Ships began to tear through the trade lanes and ravage coastal towns, the hopes of the archipelago turned to the Windspeakers on Tash. The solemn weather-shapers with their eyes of stone can steal the breeze from raiders' sails and save the islands from their wrath. But the Windspeakers' magic has been stolen, and only their young apprentice Shina can bring their power back and
... Read more

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North vs. South: 40+ Civil War Novels, Stories & History Books

by Mark Twain, Joseph A. Altsheler, Winston Churchill, Ambrose Bierce, John William De Forest, G. A. Henty, María Ruiz de Burton, Thomas Dixon Jr., George Washington Cable, Harry Hazelton, Ellen Glasgow, B. K. Benson, Robert W. Chambers, George W. Peck, Byron A. Dunn, John Esten Cooke, John R. Musick, W. H. Shelton, Charles King, Henry F. Keenan, Jules Verne, Natalie Sumner Lincoln, Randall Parrish, John McElroy, Charles Carleton Coffin, Lucy Foster Madison, Edward Robins, Edward Everett Hale, James Ford Rhodes ...

In 'North vs. South: 40+ Civil War Novels, Stories & History Books,' readers are presented with a rich tapestry of narratives that explore the multifaceted American Civil War. This anthology spans a range of literary styles, from the detailed historical novels of John Esten Cooke and Charles Carleton Coffin to the piercing satirical wit of Ambrose Bierce and the poignant narratives of Ellen ... Read more

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In 'North vs. South: 40+ Civil War Novels, Stories & History Books,' readers are presented with a rich tapestry of narratives that explore the multifaceted American Civil War. This anthology spans a range of literary styles, from the detailed historical novels of John Esten Cooke and Charles Carleton Coffin to the piercing satirical wit of Ambrose Bierce and the poignant narratives of Ellen
... Read more
The Tales of Civil War: 40 Books Collection

Novels & Stories of Civil War, Including the Rhodes History of the War

by Stephen Crane, Mark Twain, Ambrose Bierce, Joseph A. Altsheler, Winston Churchill, John William De Forest, G. A. Henty, María Ruiz de Burton, Mary Johnston, Thomas Dixon Jr., George Washington Cable, Harry Hazelton, Ellen Glasgow, B. K. Benson, Robert W. Chambers, George W. Peck, Byron A. Dunn, John Esten Cooke, John R. Musick, W. H. Shelton, Charles King, Henry F. Keenan, Jules Verne, Natalie Sumner Lincoln, Randall Parrish, John McElroy, Charles Carleton Coffin, Lucy Foster Madison, Edward Robins, Edward Everett Hale, James Ford Rhodes ...

The 'Tales of Civil War: 40 Books Collection' stands as an exemplar of multifaceted storytelling, combining a rich array of literary styles from historical narratives to personal memoirs and fictionalized accounts, woven together under the singular, sprawling theme of the American Civil War. This anthology captures the tumultuous period with vivid descriptions and varied perspectives, reflecting ... Read more

$1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The 'Tales of Civil War: 40 Books Collection' stands as an exemplar of multifaceted storytelling, combining a rich array of literary styles from historical narratives to personal memoirs and fictionalized accounts, woven together under the singular, sprawling theme of the American Civil War. This anthology captures the tumultuous period with vivid descriptions and varied perspectives, reflecting
... Read more
North & South (Civil War Boxed Set)

An Anthology of War, Emancipation, Reconstruction, and Rival Union and Confederate Memories

by Mark Twain, Joseph A. Altsheler, Winston Churchill, Ambrose Bierce, John William De Forest, G. A. Henty, María Ruiz de Burton, Thomas Dixon Jr., George Washington Cable, Harry Hazelton, Ellen Glasgow, B. K. Benson, Robert W. Chambers, George W. Peck, Byron A. Dunn, John Esten Cooke, John R. Musick, W. H. Shelton, Charles King, Henry F. Keenan, Jules Verne, Natalie Sumner Lincoln, Randall Parrish, John McElroy, Charles Carleton Coffin, Lucy Foster Madison, Edward Robins, Edward Everett Hale, James Ford Rhodes ...

North & South (Civil War Boxed Set) assembles a capacious archive of Civil War writing in which battlefield adventure, sectional romance, political satire, historical narrative, juvenile fiction, and speculative imagination meet. Its range extends from sweeping campaigns and intimate domestic scenes to Reconstruction's contested aftermath, allowing dramatic episodes of loyalty, captivity, ... Read more

Was $1.99 USD Now $0.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

North & South (Civil War Boxed Set) assembles a capacious archive of Civil War writing in which battlefield adventure, sectional romance, political satire, historical narrative, juvenile fiction, and speculative imagination meet. Its range extends from sweeping campaigns and intimate domestic scenes to Reconstruction's contested aftermath, allowing dramatic episodes of loyalty, captivity,
... Read more

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