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"This “landmark” (Ibram X. Kendi) dual biography of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King transforms our understanding of the twentieth century’s most iconic African American leaders. To most Americans, Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr. represent contrasting ideals: self-defense versus nonviolence, Black Power versus civil rights, the sword versus the shield. The struggle for Black freedom is wrought with the same contrasts. While nonviolent...
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Ezra Toth is your typical sword for hire. A dark past, a few secrets, a talent for killing, with a sharp sword and sharper wit. Perhaps his several dozen cats are a bit unique but other than that ... He returns from an ordinary, arduous job to find representatives of the crown waiting for him at his home-not so typical. They bring him to the Crown Prince who has a problem only Ezra can solve. Crown Prince Christophe's brother, and possibly even the...
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Few historians immersed themselves in their topics like bestselling, noted author Ernle Bradford. Specializing in the Mediterranean world and naval topics, Bradford was an enthusiastic sailor himself and spent almost thirty years sailing the Mediterranean, where many of his acclaimed books are set. He served in the Royal Navy during World War II, finishing as the first lieutenant of a destroyer, and afterward worked as an editor and correspondent...
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This book offers a specialized and in-depth exploration of the use of the sword and shield, and polearm and shield. This book delves into the esteemed fencing techniques from the 16th-century masters such as Anonimo Bolognese, Manciolino, Marozzo, Agrippa, Di Grassi, Lovino, and Capoferro, showcasing the profound impact of these practices in European martial history.Focusing on the unique dynamics of the rotella, a distinctive shield of the Renaissance,...
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Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book.
#1 Following the deportation of Marcus Garvey, the Black Star Line, and the Great Migration, black nationalism did not so much decline as it transformed into diminished versions of the movement.
#2 Earl and Louise's shared love for social justice drew them to an itinerant lifestyle that was only predictable by the frequency of childbirth and relocation. Their political activism in...
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The Pokémon world is similar to ours, but with one huge difference - the existence of creatures called Pokémon. Humans and Pokémon live together and help each other thrive, but people who call themselves Pokémon Trainers take things even further. They're dedicated to catching, raising, and battling Pokémon as they work to complete their Pokédex. The Galar Region is a new region to explore. In this guidebook you will learn about the world you're...
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The Poké́́mon world is similar to ours, but with one huge difference - the existence of creatures called Pokémon. Humans and Pokémon live together and help each other thrive, but people who call themselves Poké́mon Trainers take things even further. They're dedicated to catching, raising, and battling Pokémon as they work to complete their Pokédex. The Galar Region is a new region to explore. In this guidebook you will learn about the...
16) Shield of stars
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Shield the sword and the crown volume 1
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IL: MG+ - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 10
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When the Justice he works for is condemned for treason, fourteen-year-old and semi-reformed pickpocket Weasel sets out to find a notorious bandit who may be able to help save his master's life.
17) Crown of earth
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The shield sword and crown volume 3
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IL: MG+ - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 9
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Fifteen-year-old Prince Ederan and fourteen-year-olds Arisa and Weasel finally realize the true meaning and value of the symbols of power in Deorthas when the Falcon demands the sword and shield in exchange for Weasel's life.
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Scooby-Doo and the gang journey back in time to help King Arthur save his throne from an evil sorceress. While there, Shaggy unwittingly pulls out Excalibur from a nearby stone to cut a block of cheese and now no one is sure who the rightful ruler is! The legendary wizard, Merlin, appears and explains that the throne of Camelot must be determined through Trial By Combat! Our heroes pull out all the stops to try and win the tournament, break the witch's...
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Much to their initial dismay, a twelve-year-old boy and girl discover they are destined to become knights of King Arthur's legendary Round Table, but first they must find and reforge Excalibur and break a curse that has weakened the magic of the Twenty-Five and a Half Realms.
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It was time. After penning ten popular sword-and-sorcery novels, Brandon Alexander Davis was ready to move on. Ready to stop hiding in his fictional world. Ready to start living a real life. There was just one problem: as he plotted the noble death of Serilda D'Lar, his fictional creation, complete with mile-long sword, skimpy leather outfit and badass attitude, appeared in his study.Was she nothing more than a crazy fan, or had Brandon finally cracked?This...
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