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Life of Brigitte Bardot
E-bok, 2026
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This book is a biography of the French actress Brigitte Bardot (1934-2025). It covers her early life as a ballet student and her rise from model to international film star. It also covers her later life as a feminist activist.
Account of the Native Africans in the Neighbourhood of Sierra Leone to Which Is Added an Account of the Present State of Medicine Among Them
To which is Added an Account of the Present State of Medicine Among Them
Av Thomas Winterbottom, John D. Hargreaves
Inbunden, 1969
1517 kr
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The author of this work presents an informative description of the surrounding tribes together with a collection of Temne, Bulom and Susu vocabularies. The second volume represents a systematic account of African medicine, diseases, remedies and therapeutic plants.
Account of the Native Africans in the Neighbourhood of Sierra Leone
To which is Added, an Account of the Present State of Medicine among Them
Häftad, 2010
720 kr
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Sierra Leone in West Africa is the subject of this 1803 work by English physician Thomas Winterbottom (1766-1859). In the 1790s he spent four years there working for the Sierra Leone Company (established by abolitionists to resettle ex-slaves), and combating diseases such as malaria and scurvy. He …
Account of the Native Africans in the Neighbourhood of Sierra Leone
To which is Added, an Account of the Present State of Medicine among Them
Häftad, 2010
502 kr
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Sierra Leone in West Africa is the subject of this 1803 work by English physician Thomas Winterbottom (1766-1859). In the 1790s he spent four years there working for the Sierra Leone Company (established by abolitionists to resettle ex-slaves), and combating diseases such as malaria and scurvy. He …
American government
E-bok, 2026
17 kr
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This book is a history of World War II from 1939 to 1942. It's not just a military holiday, but an economic, political, and social history as well. It gives a complete picture of the effect of those involved in the conflict.
Where Does the Universe End?
E-bok, 2026
367 kr
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This book investigates the question of how big the universe is, and as it is believed by most astronomers to be expanding, what could it be expanding into.
History of Human Space Exploration
E-bok, 2026
384 kr
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This book is a history of human space exploration, from the early days of the Russian Sputnik program to the current efforts in 2026 to plan a manned mission to Mars. Included are details about the pioneers of rocket science as well as the American Mercury, Gemini, and the Apollo program and the …
American Welfare State
E-bok, 2026
367 kr
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This book is an exploration of the development of the American social welfare state, focusing in particular on the American presidential administrations from Franklin Roosevelt to Lyndon Johnson (with a brief preview of the Nixon administration.) Also, the focuses on the ideas and cultural values …
Little Bit of Somalia, A Little Bit of Switzerland
E-bok, 2026
18 kr
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This book investigates nature of American culture thesis that America is a little bit of Somalia with its territorial warlords representing the competing interest in America, but also is a little bit of Switzerland with its dynamic economy and a certain compassion for its people
Power and the Trump Administration
E-bok, 2026
245 kr
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This book is about my belief that the Trump administration has been the most assertive presidency since the Franklin Roosevelt administration of the 1930s and 40s. In this book I do a comparative study of the actions of the Franklin Roosevelt administration as well as that of the Trump …
"e;Banality of Evil"e; and Contemporary Politics
E-bok, 2026
384 kr
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This book explores the concept of the "e;banality of evil,"e; a term invented by the philosopher Hannah Arendt to describe her characterization of the Nazi propagation of terror during the World War II era, and how it applies to a contemporary political world that has seemed to lose its …
History of Book-Banning in America
E-bok, 2026
262 kr
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This book investigates the history of authorities to ban books, from the time of the Puritans to the Internet age. The books also investigates the stated reasons for such attempted bans and what interests or fears may be behind these attempts.
Fundamental Problem of America
E-bok, 2026
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This book develops the thesis that the main problem in America is that our society does not have a central plan for where it wants to go. In other words, what ends is America working towards? It is the thesis of this book that American has put limits on itself by focusing only on GDP as a measure …
Technology and Conformity
E-bok, 2026
359 kr
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This book investigates the idea that the new technological world of the Internet and social media has not led to a promised democratization of culture but to an era of mass conformity. Instead of being a place where humans can openly discuss information, the new technology has created an era that …
How Celebrity Shapes American Politics and Society
E-bok, 2026
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This book explores the idea that celebrity is having a harmful effect on America by casting an undue influence on politics and on American society in general. Celebrity has created a culture where few people question the authority of notable individuals and this has created a society where …
History of the American Involvement in Vietnam
E-bok, 2026
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This book is a complete history of the American involvement in Vietnam from 1955 to 1975. It begins with the involvement by the Eisenhower administration in assisting the French efforts in Indo China, and includes Eisenhower's sending advisors to Vietnam, John Kennedy's continual involvement in the …
Reaching for the Sky
E-bok, 2026
18 kr
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This historical novel is about the construction of the Empire State Building in New York City as well as about the culture of the city in the 1930's as the Depression years hit.
La Vie de Brigitte Bardot
E-bok, 2026
18 kr
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Ce livre retrace la vie de l'actrice francaise Brigitte Bardot (1934-2025). Il evoque son enfance, sa formation de danseuse classique, puis ses debuts dans le mannequinat avant d'aborder sa carriere cinematographique.
Arab and T.E. Lawrence
E-bok, 2026
18 kr
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This novel explores the relationship between a young Arab and the British adventurer TE Lawrence during World War I, as the Arabs, with the help of the British, especially Lawrence, battle for independence against their Turkish occupiers.
Chasing Wild Strawberries
E-bok, 2026
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This novel is about the creation of the classic film "e;Wild Strawberries"e; directed by the Swedish director Ingmar Bergman. It features especially Bergman's view of how he came up with the idea for the film.
