54 Results in the "Non-Fiction" category


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      Change of Heart

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Change of heart occurred for President Lincoln on March 28, just before his first state dinner, when General Winfield Scott's memo landed on his desk. The memo painted a grim picture of Fort Sumter’s situation, noting that Anderson’s position was becoming increasingly untenable due to Beauregard’s artillery installations. Scott predicted that any effort to relieve the fort would take at least ten months to organize, during which Union forces would likely be defeated. This grim assessment suggested…
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      Cataclysm

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Cataclysm unfolded in Springfield, Illinois, on November 6, 1860, with cannon fire signaling the beginning of Election Day. Despite the nation being filled with tension, Springfield’s residents were caught up in an atmosphere of anticipation. Abraham Lincoln, a prominent figure, was considered one of the top candidates, but uncertainty lingered as to whether he could win. If no candidate won a majority, the decision would rest in the hands of the House of Representatives. Meanwhile, the local ice cream…
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      Capítulo 24

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Capítulo 24 marca um ponto de transição silencioso, mas significativo, nas nossas vidas. Sete meses se passaram desde a morte de Verity, e muita coisa mudou nesse tempo. Embora a dor da perda ainda assombre, especialmente para Crew e Jeremy, conseguimos encontrar uma nova rotina em meio à saudade. Saí para Manhattan no mesmo dia em que ela faleceu, evitando complicações desnecessárias e permitindo que Jeremy lidasse com o luto de forma privada. Recebi a aprovação dos argumentos para três…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins is a memoir and self-help book where the author shares his journey of overcoming extreme challenges, using mental toughness and resilience to defy physical and psychological limits.
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      Bruce

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      by LovelyMay Bruce by Albert Payson Terhune is a heartwarming novel about a loyal and courageous collie named Bruce, whose adventures and bond with his human companions showcase themes of bravery, love, and devotion. Set against a richly described backdrop, the story celebrates the enduring connection between humans and their canine companions.
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      Bribed

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      by LovelyMay The chapter titled **"Bribed"** presents a tender depiction of a grandparent’s affection and weakness for their grandchild’s innocence and charming antics. The narrator confesses to succumbing to the child's endearing forms of persuasion, such as smiles, hugs, and tears, despite knowing that these indulgences might not always be in the child's best interest. For example, the grandparent gives in to granting treats like chocolate cake and watermelon, leading to the child's stomach ache, and buys roller…
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      BOOK IV

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      by LovelyMay This passage concludes the narrative of the Argonauts and their eventful journey to retrieve the Golden Fleece. Upon returning to their homeland, they face no further adversities at sea or significant conflicts, marking a peaceful and uneventful conclusion to their epic quest. The narrative blends myth with elements of historic Greek geography and customs, offering insight into Greek mythology's complex world. The tale ends on a positive note, with the Argonauts safely reaching their destination,…
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      BOOK II

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      by LovelyMay Arms and quickly lowered the mast at the stay by the forestays, and they rowed the ship with their oars and made fast to the bank with ropes stretched to the shore. And they leaped out far eager to touch the land of Colchis. Here were the ox-stalls where Jason later would yoke the fire- breathing bulls to plow the field of Ares. Here too was the grove sacred to the war god, where hung the Golden Fleece guarded by a sleepless dragon, into which task Jason would be thrust as part of his quest. By the…
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      BOOK I

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      by LovelyMay Straightway they rushed in throngs from the city gates, eagerly seeking; for no one, neither youth nor elder, tarried behind. They searched, turning every stone, each one eager to be the first to bring back to Heracles tidings of his lovely Hylas. There is a fountain, Artacia, the water of which the Mysians say gushes up from the rock not far from the city, and thither, as fate would have it, the searchers came likewise. And Heracles eagerly asked them if haply they had seen a boy passing to the spring…
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      Bloody Sunday

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      by testsuphomeAdmin On Bloody Sunday, April 14, 1861, the weather was warm and bright, setting the stage for one of the most pivotal moments in American history—the evacuation of Fort Sumter. The anticipation was palpable as the Palmetto Guard, led by Edmund Ruffin, boarded a steamer, joining a large crowd of spectators who had gathered along the harbor to witness the departure of Major Anderson and his garrison. The originally planned 9 a.m. evacuation was delayed, extending the wait into the afternoon. As the clock…
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