Speeches that changed the world

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The making of a human bomb : an ethnography of Palestinian resistance by Abufarha, Nasser, 1964-

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Dreaming in code : Ada Byron Lovelace, computer pioneer by McCully, Emily Arnold

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Young Eliot : from St. Louis to The Waste Land by Crawford, Robert, 1959-

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The meaning of the Holy Quʼrān by Ali, Abdullah Yusuf, 1872-1952

Table of Contents: “…Surah 3: Al 'Imran (the family of 'Imran) -- Introduction and summary -- Confirmation of previous revelations: acceptance of faith -- Partial truths, and the completed book of god: friendship with one's own people -- Messengers from one brotherhood: birth of May, Yahya and Jesus -- Seek common principles, avoid dissembling and disputing: true religion -- Allah's help will come to those who strive, as at Badr: we must learn from our misfortunes, as at Uhud -- Dangers of indiscipline, disputes, loss of courage, or pursuit of selfish ends: glorious are the martyrs without fear -- Vain are the taunts of unbelief: Allah's promise is sure: trust in him -- Surah 4: Al Nisa (the women) -- Introduction and summary -- Unity of mankind: sacredness of sex and family relationships; women and orphans; distributions of property after death -- Crimes against sex to be rooted out; Marriage and women's rights; live in faith, charity, and kindness -- Cleanliness, purity, truth, obedience, and other virtues lead to glorious spiritual fellowship -- Rights and duties of brotherhood; fear nothing, maintain the right, and guard against hypocrites and deserters -- Sacredness of life: migrate from places hostile to Islam: precautions in prayer in time of danger -- Treachery and secrecy to be avoided: firmness and faith to be encouraged -- Justice to women and orphans and to all: be true and considerate -- Where the People of the Book went wrong: revelation continued in the Qur'an.…”


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Medieval Iberia : readings from Christian, Muslim, and Jewish sources

Table of Contents: “…Paul Alvarus, Eulogius and the martyrs of Córdoba / translated from Latin by Carleton M. …”


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Faith of our fathers : a history of true England by Pearce, Joseph, 1961-

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The scandal of redemption : when God liberates the poor, saves sinners, and heals nations by Romero, Óscar A. (Óscar Arnulfo), 1917-1980

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The violence of love by Romero, Óscar A. (Óscar Arnulfo), Saint, 1917-1980

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Hystopia : a novel by Means, David, 1961-

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Dark horse : the surprise election and political murder of President James A. Garfield by Ackerman, Kenneth D.

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Dark horse : the surprise election and political murder of President James A. Garfield by Ackerman, Kenneth D.

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A history of ancient Rome in 100 lives by Matyszak, Philip, Berry, Joanne, 1971-

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The burning girls by Tudor, C. J.

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Hystopia by Means, David, 1961-

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A great feast of light : growing up Irish in the television age by Doyle, John, 1957-

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The burning girls a novel by Tudor, C. J.

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Mississippi : an American journey by Walton, Anthony, 1960-

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The mountaintop by Hall, Katori

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Fantastic hope

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