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O. Henry, the pen name for William Sydney Porter wrote over 600 short stories. Naturally I have my personal top 20 stories that just seem to stand out because of their form, writing style and ability to convey real personalities in a very few words. From these 20 I've chosen five that seem outstanding examples of the short story art form. Stories like The Gift of the Magi; The Cop and the Anthem; Man about Town; A Cosmopolite in a Cafe and Mammon...
2) Henry VIII
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Henry VIII is Britain's most notorious monarch, remembered for his six wives and splitting the church in two for the sake of annulling his first marriage. But few know the full story of his tempestuous reign.
This captivating biography chronicles Henry VIII's life and times, from his early childhood at Eltham to his dominant role as one of the leading players on the international stage. It includes his love affairs, military campaigns, the scheming...
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Love history? Know your stuff with History in an Hour. In his ambition to provide a male heir to the throne, Henry VIII married six times. Divorce from his first wife, Catherine of Aragon, caused England's break from the Catholic church in Rome. He went on to divorce Anne of Cleves and behead Anne Boleyn and Katherine Howard for infidelities. Jane Seymour died and Catherine Parr survived Henry. Henry VIII's Wives in an Hour will introduce you to these...
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Love history? Know your stuff with History in an Hour. King of England, claimant King of France, Lord — and later King — of Ireland, Supreme Head of the Church of England and, perhaps most famously, six times a husband, Henry VIII is England's most notorious monarch. Succeeding his father, Henry VII, he allied with the Holy Roman Emperor and began his many obsessive invasions of France. Meanwhile the handsome, worldly king embarked on his famous...
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"In a time of division, we can have no better prophetic voice to frame today's discussions of justice and freedom than a one-legged fugitive slave who came to a Capitol without a Dome to tell how the Constitution could be made more perfect, in the name of God."
-from a letter sent by the President of the Presbyterian Historical Society to the President of the Maryland State Senate
In February 1865, just days after the adoption of the Thirteenth...
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Discover the truth about the 17th-century Welsh naval officer who became a hero for the British Empire, and not a bloodthirsty pirate.
This is the swashbuckling biography of the naval officer known as the Sword of England, the Welshman Henry Morgan. Over the years, Morgan came to be, portrayed as a black-hearted, fierce pirate. This error in terms and in the assessment of Morgan's character led to the filing of the first libel lawsuit, brought in...
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Taking the Stand volume 19
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When a young mother and her three children are brutally murdered in their suburban Florida home, an ex-boyfriend is charged with the killings. The jury has to decide if this was a crime of passion or a professional hit ordered by the Cartel.
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In Henry Goes on a Hike, beginning readers learn about the many real-world uses of skip counting in an exciting outdoor setting. Follow along as Henry learns to skip count the animals and plants around him. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text will engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience about a key math concept.
Supplementary back matter helps readers review the story, while a picture glossary reinforces...
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This is the story of how an African American soldier from Missouri ended up on death row in D-Day Britain – and the extraordinary campaign that set him free. The drama played out over a tumultuous six weeks, set against a backdrop of the most audacious sea-borne invasion ever attempted.
As the build-up to D-Day escalates, Leroy Henry's story unfolds, allowing us to view a pivotal point in history with an entirely new perspective, making race, the...
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"The Strange Act of God"
Embark on a captivating exploration into the mysterious and awe-inspiring nature of the divine with "The Strange Act of God." This thought-provoking book invites readers on a contemplative journey that delves into the enigmatic narratives, paradoxes, and supernatural manifestations that characterize the divine encounters and strange acts recorded in sacred texts and lived experiences.
Unravel the tapestry of stories...
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"Who are those men Pa?" Thomas Charles asked.Henry shook his head. He didn't really know what to tell his boy. So, he decided to make it simple and straightforward."You better get inside, son." he said.Henry tried to keep his voice from trembling. Several thoughts and feelings came upon him at the same time. He tried to stay tough and firm, but deep inside of him, a storm was raging. Henry Howard knew why Papa Muertes' boys had come a knocking on...
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Man vs History volume 2
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Great American folk tales have been passed down for generations, often through word of mouth. While many of the stories snowball into legends over the years, most contain at least a kernel of truth.
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"The military commander known as 'the last of the Romans'
Flavius Belisarius is a name well known to those interested in the conflicts of the later Roman Empire at the time of Justinian I. The Roman Empire of the west had fallen and the emperor of Byzantine Empire in the east, centred on Constantinople, dreamed of recovering by conquest the Mediterranean territories that had been lost. The ambition was a colossal one, but Belisarius was undoubtedly...
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