1919: A Time of Harvest is the story of the friendship between David, an orphaned young man, and Ben, an older man who volunteered as an ambulance driver in France during World War I. Meeting on the railroad in the Midwest, their journey in life starts as they learn of their strengths and weaknesses, the good and bad of human nature, while intertwined with the people that they meet along the way. Helping one another during a challenging time in...

3) The Portraits, Prints and Writings of John Milton

Author

Williamson, George Charles

Language

English

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John Milton: intellectual, civil servant and one of the greatest poets of his time, was a prolific writer. Although talented and renowned, much of his famous works, such as Paradise Lost, and Methought I Saw My Late Espoused Saint, (a sonnet about his deceased second wife Katherine Woodcock), was written during his blindness. Milton made significant contributions to art and politics, and this book is a tribute to that. Written by George Charles...

4) Biotech research

Author

George, Charles

Series

Inside science

Pub. Date

2012.

Language

English

Appears on list

Earth Day - Young Adults

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Describes the history of biotechnology research, from the discovery of DNA to research in genetic engineering and biofuels, and explains how advances in biotecnhology have helped food, medical, and energy industries.

5) Life under the Jim Crow laws

Author

George, Charles

Series

The way people live

Pub. Date

[2000]

Language

English

Appears on list

Black History Month 2018

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Discusses the background and effects of the Jim Crow laws that were enacted after the Civil War to keep the races segregated.

6) What makes me a Mormon?

Author

George, Charles

Series

What makes me a--?
What makes me a ?

Pub. Date

[2005]

Language

English

7) What makes me a Buddhist?

Author

George, Charles

Series

What makes me a--?
What makes me a ?

Pub. Date

2004.

Language

English

Appears on list

Buddhism for Youth

8) Harmony: A New Way of Looking at Our World

Author

George, Charles Philip Arthur (HRH The Prince of Wales)

Language

English

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For the first time, His Royal Highness Charles, the Prince of Wales, shares his views on how mankind's most pressing modern challenges are rooted in our disharmony with nature. In the vein of Al Gore's An Inconvenient Truth and Van Jones' Green Collar Economy, Prince Charles presents the compelling case that solutions to our most dire crises-from climate change to poverty-lie in regaining a balance with the world around us.

9) Harmony

Author

George, Charles Philip Arthur (HRH The Prince of Wales)

Language

English

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G'night mateys . . . His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales sends an inspiring message about how we can change the course of environmental destruction by living in harmony with Nature. In an adaptation of his adult book Harmony: A New Way of Looking at Our World for young readers, The Prince shares how many years of research have led him to a series of holistic solutions for change. He encourages global citizens of all ages to search for a harmonious...

10) Baronet The Autobiography Of Lieutenant-General Sir Harry Smith of Aliwal on the Sutlej, G.C.B: Edited with the addition of some supplementary Chapters by G. C. Moore Smith M.A

Author

(Henry), Lieutenant General Sir Harry George Wakelyn Smith

Language

English

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This ebook is purpose built and is proof-read and re-type set from the original to provide an outstanding experience of reflowing text for an ebook reader. The autobiography of Sir Harry Smith, 1st Baronet of Aliwal, is as exciting, varied and adventurous as the epic life that he led. He joined the British army in the 1st battalion of the 95th Rifles, whose dark green uniform he was proud to wear and despite an inauspicious posting along with the...

11) Princess Diana: The Quiet Revolution

Author

Cole, Michael

Language

English

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No one in history has ever been so universally adored as Diana, Princess of Wales. In her short life she captivated the world with her beauty, charm and limitless compassion. Her legacy still lives on two decades after her tragic death.