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For generations, the much-anticipated arrival of the Sears gift catalog signaled the start of the holiday season. This faithful facsimile of the retailer's 1942 Christmas edition offers a nostalgia-inducing chance to relive those bygone years, when turning the pages of a catalog could excite young minds with dreams of a shiny toy truck or a new doll under the tree.
The 1942 Sears Christmas Book also provides an interesting look at how merchandise...
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Unlock the more straightforward side of Macbeth with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!
This engaging summary presents an analysis of Macbeth by William Shakespeare is a world famous tragedy and a gripping story of murder and fate, in which a man's thirst for power leads to his downfall. Shakespeare is widely considered the greatest writer in the English language and his timeless classics continue to be performed and loved around the...
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Unlock the more straightforward side of The Map and the Territory with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!
This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Map and the Territory by Michel Houellebecq, which tells the story of an artist's rise to preeminence and subsequent downfall, focusing on the capitalist aspect of the art market and the sexual poverty of the modern man. It is written in a darkly ironic style, which is a key characteristic...
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Talking mergers and acquisitions for small- to mid-sized companies can sound exciting as the architects behind the deals are wide-eyed with effective growth strategies. But these complex transactions carry significant risk, no matter how simple or appealing they may look on the outside, and it is absolutely vital for all involved in the deal to make sure they are guarding themselves against costly mistakes that have been the downfall for many leaders...
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Unlock the more straightforward side of Othello with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!
This engaging summary presents an analysis of Othello by William Shakespeare, which recounts the tragic downfall of the Venetian general Othello, who is notable for being one of the few black protagonists in early English-language fiction. Having married the beautiful young Desdemona just before the start of the play, Othello's marital bliss is...
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Unlock the more straightforward side of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!
This engaging summary presents an analysis of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof by Tennessee Williams, a moving portrayal of a closeted gay man's inner turmoil as he tries to repress his sexuality and conform to his family's expectations. As the characters continue to lie to each other and themselves, it becomes clear that their failure to communicate...
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Unlock the more straightforward side of Coriolanus with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!
This engaging summary presents an analysis of Coriolanus by William Shakespeare, a historical play set in the Roman Republic. The play centres on the titular character of Coriolanus, a well-respected general whose pride in his own military genius and aristocratic background has fostered in him a deep disdain for the common people. This pride...
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Three battles that shook the British Isles and changed the course of world history. Three renowned experts each take up one crucial day when the future of the throne, or Europe itself, hung in the balance. Hastings 1066: In 1066, a foreign invader won the throne of England in a single battle and changed not only the history of the British Isles, but that of Christendom, forever. Harold Godwinson's army, exhausted from their victory against an invading...
10) Instant Optimism
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How to Be Optimistic Instantly!
Do you ever go through tough times or face some form of hardship? Of course you do! We all do. But do you get nervous and feel down on your luck when experiencing those adversities of things aren't going your way - because it's not what's affecting you, but how you react to it.
Regardless of whatever predicament you may think you're in...it's not the end of the world, and you can be certain other people have had similar...
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Three Theban Plays, by Sophocles, is part of the Barnes & Noble Classics series, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted extras. Here are some of the remarkable features of Barnes & Noble Classics:
• New introductions commissioned from todays top writers and scholars
• Biographies of the authors
• Chronologies...
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Get thousands of facts right at your fingertips with this essential resource.
The World Almanac® and Book of Facts is America's top-selling reference book of all time, with more than 82 million copies sold. Since 1868, this compendium of information has been the authoritative source for all your entertainment, reference, and learning needs. The 2017 edition of The World Almanac® reviews the events of 2016 and will be your go-to source for questions...