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In these seven stories of People from Bloomington, our peculiar narrators find themselves in the most peculiar of circumstances and encounter the most peculiar of people. Set in Bloomington, Indiana, where the author lived as a graduate student in the 1970s, this is far from the idyllic portrait of small-town America.

In this long-out-of-print oral history classic, Alice and Staughton Lynd chronicle the stories of more than two dozen working-class organizers who occupied factories, held sit-down strikes, walked out, picketed, and found other bold and innovative ways to fight for workers' rights. Rank and File brings the militancy of these firebrand organizers to life - whether it was in founding unions, challenging sexism and racism, safety violations, and management intimidation, or working for broader social changes.

Published in 1871, Little Men is a sequel to the novel, Little Women. It tells the continuing story of Jo March, who has married Professor Bhaer, with whom she now runs a small school.

My story of being a writer begins the day I vowed I would never write.

Where will Americans find the courage to walk into the unknown? Carrie is rebuilding her life, but an unexpected twist sends her, Janie and Matthew onto an adventure she could never have envisioned -- but not before she has to say good-bye to someone very special. Moses and Rose are finally free to pursue their dream of college. Will it be everything they hoped for? And will they push through their fears to actually do it?

A Woman of No Importance takes place in a 24-hour period during a house party hosted by Lady Hunstanton at her country estate. The upper echelons of English society mix, mingle and flirt, including Lady Caroline Pontefract (who is on her fourth husband), the witty and ironic Mrs. Allonby and the dandyish Lord Illingworth. Wilde balances these worldly characters with a visiting young American woman, Hester Worsley.

Let me ask you a few short questions: Do you want to improve your baking skills and make foods that will totally impress your family, friends, and guests? Would you like to amaze everyone with delightful flavors and jaw-dropping presentation? Would you like to get expert tips and learn secret techniques on how to bake healthy but incredibly tasty foods? If your answer to any of the questions above is yes, then this book is a must-listen for you!

Several popular female comedians like Tammy Pescatelli, Lynne Koplitz, Paula Bel, and Tiffany Haddish shed some light on what it's really like to be a woman.

As author Gayden Metcalfe asserts, people in the Delta have a strong sense of community, and being dead is no impediment to belonging to it. Down south, they don't forget you when you've up and died - they may even like you better and visit you more often! But just as there is an appropriate way to live your life in the South, there is an equally essentially tasteful way of departing it - and the funeral is the final social event of your existence, so it must be handled flawlessly. Metcalfe portrays this slice of American culture.

Maisie Doss knew the weight of secrets all too well. Once a troublemaker in her small Kentucky town near Cincinnati, she struck a dangerous bargain to become a confidential informant for the police. But when betrayal led her to send a family member behind bars, the lines between right and wrong blurred. Unable to bear the weight of her actions, she fled into the secluded heart of Appalachia, praying her past wouldn't catch up.

Find out if a Christmas miracle can help a reporter running from love and a cruise ship director longing for home build a relationship before the ship docks for the last time in this delightful romantic comedy.

A tornado chaser with a battered heart. The devastated country boy she left behind. Can they weather a storm of second chances, or will their past destroy them? Lauren Reynolds needs the adrenaline rush that chasing tornadoes brings. Since the death of her parents four years ago, storms are the only time she feels alive. Now she’s determined to land a roving weather reporter job in Tornado Alley, and she’ll do anything for the position - even return home to Oklahoma and face the country boy she left behind.

The Importance of Being Earnest is Wilde's most famous and oft-produced play. First performed in 1895, and subtitled "A Trivial Comedy for Serious People", it shows Wilde at his satirical and scathingly witty best. It follows the misadventures of Algy and Jack as they attempt to woo and wed Cecily and Gwendolen under the assumed name "Ernest", much to the disapproval of the aristocratic Lady Bracknell.

Small town Texan Claire enlisted in the Marine Corps, survived an IED in Iraq, went through rigorous physical therapy, and made it through med school. After she thought she had endured it all, she had to cope with the loss of her beloved husband and struggle to rebuild her life and raise their twins. Her friends rally around, but it's up to Claire to pick up the pieces and open herself up to love and to truly live once again.

In Feral City poet and essayist Alison Luterman combines her talents to explore a topic near and dear to her heart: love partnerships. These five chapters explore her own experience going through an early and exciting marriage, divorcing, spending many years alone, and then opening up to a new partner and marrying again at age 50.

In The Tale of Pigling Bland, Beatrix Potter takes listeners on a delightful journey with Pigling Bland, a young pig embarking on an adventurous trip to the market. Along the way, Pigling encounters unexpected challenges and meets a fellow pig, Pig-wig, with whom he forms an unlikely friendship. Together, they face the twists and turns of their journey, with determination, humor, and a touch of mischief.

In The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse, Beatrix Potter presents a delightful story of contrasts between town and country life. When Timmy Willie, a humble country mouse, accidentally ends up in the bustling city, he meets Johnny Town-Mouse, a refined and elegant city mouse. The two friends explore each other’s worlds, discovering the joys and challenges of their very different lifestyles.

In The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse, Beatrix Potter introduces listeners to the hardworking and meticulous Mrs. Tittlemouse, a small wood mouse with an immaculate underground home. As she goes about her day, Mrs. Tittlemouse faces constant challenges in keeping her house clean from pesky insects and uninvited guests. With patience and persistence, she tidies up and restores order to her cozy home, all while maintaining her characteristic politeness.

Spelling Two is the second in the Spelling for Kids interactive spelling workbook series, which features spelling words that will quickly improve vocabulary, reading comprehension, and spelling skills. It makes a great addition to any school or home-school curriculum!

The Spelling for Kids interactive spelling workbook for kids ages 5-6 features spelling words that will quickly improve vocabulary, reading comprehension, and spelling skills for any child… and it makes a great addition to any school or homeschool curriculum! Your whole family can use our fun and enabling spelling system at home, and schoolteachers can also use it for children in class. They can start their practice one year earlier and at their own pace.