eBooks „cruelty“
55 eBooks were found for the search term „cruelty“.
Vadim Babenko
Semmant
- Science Fiction
- English
- 2849 Words
- Ages 12 and up
- 297
"This is the most unique book I have read in a very long time"
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A brilliant scientist creates a brilliant robot. Working together, they beat the stock market. But which one will survive the battle for love?
When Bogdan Bogdanov, a troubled cybernetics genius, creates Semmant, a robot living inside a computer, he feels on top of the world. Semmant takes on the capital markets and makes money with the ruthless efficiency of a machine. Bogdan grows richer by the day, but when he falls deeply for the irresistible Lidia, Semmant's artificial mind faces a new challenge. The robot becomes involved in a genuine human drama and is forced to confront the cruelty of real life. He discovers the eternal joy of what it means to have free will, but it takes him to a destination no one could have predicted.
This is a tale of lust and affection, an erotically charged story of betrayal and murder. It explores the scope of human feelings from a truly unique point of view. Universal chaos and the strict laws of society; precise mathematical rules and the elusive nature of love: all interact and clash, working together and against one another. Tragedy looms, but free will fights back - bringing hope that lasts forever. [more]
Keywords: science fiction, sci-fi, thriller, romance, ebook, literary fiction
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Author Plutarch
The Boys' And Girls' Plutarch (fiscle Part-XI) Being parts Of The "Lives" Of Plutarch
- Biography & Autobiography
- English
- 142504 Words
- Ages 18 and up
- 2
Life of Theseus Life of Romulus Comparison of Theseus and Romulus Life of Lycurgus Life of Solon Life of Themistocles Life of Camillus Life of Pericles Life of Demosthenes Life of Cicero Comparison of Demosthenes and Cicero Life of Alcibiades Life of Coriolanus Comparison of Alcibiades and Coriolanus Life of Aristides Life of Cimon Life of Pompey The Engines of Archimedes; from the Life of Marcellus Description of Cleopatra; from the Life of Antony Anecdotes from the Life of Agesilaus The Brothers; from the Life of Timoleon The Wound of Philopoemen A Roman Triumph; from the Life of Paulus Aemilius The Noble Character of Caius Fabricius; from the Life of Pyrrhus From the Life of Quintus Fabius Maximus The Cruelty of Lucius Cornelius Sylla The Luxury of Lucullus From the Life of Sertorius the Roman, who endeavored to establish a separate Government for himself in Spain The Scroll; from the Life of Lysander The Character of Marcus Cato The Sacred Theban Band; from the Life of Pelopidas From the Life of Titus Flamininus, Conqueror of Philip Life of Alexander the Great The Death of Caesar [more]
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LOUIS ALBERT BANKS
WHITE SLAVES
OR THE OPPRESSIONS OF THE WORTHY POOR
- Education
- English
- 44709 Words
- Ages 18 and up
- 2
"Hard work is good an' wholesome, past all doubt; But 'tain't so, ef the mind gits tuckered out."
--JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL: Biglow Papers.
A wise man of the old time, after a tour of observation, came home to say, "So I returned, and considered all the oppressions that are done under the sun: and behold the tears of such, as were oppressed, and they had no comforter; and on the side of their oppressors there was power; but they had no comforter." If this report had been written by one who had been climbing with me through the tenement houses of not less than a score of Boston streets, conversing with the sewing-women, looking on their poverty-lined faces and their ragged children, breathing the poisonous air of the quarters where they work, and listening to their heart-rending stories of cruelty and oppression, it would be an appropriate summary of our observation. It is my purpose, at this time, to take you with me on a tour of observation. As well-lighted streets are better than policemen to insure safety and good order, so I believe that the best possible service I can render the public is to turn on the light, and tell, as plainly and simply as I can, the story of what I have seen and heard and smelled in the white slave-quarters, which are a disgrace to our fair city. I shall confine myself at this time entirely to the work of women and children in their own homes. [more]
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H. Rider Haggard
Cetywayo and his White Neighbours
- Fiction
- English
- 108171 Words
- Ages 18 and up
- 2
Claims of affairs of Zululand to attention--Proposed visit of Cetywayo to England--Chaka--His method of government--His death-- Dingaan--Panda--Battle of the Tugela--John Dunn--Nomination of Cetywayo--His coronation--His lady advocates--Their attacks on officials--Was Cetywayo bloodthirsty?--Cause of the Zulu war--Zulu military system--States of feeling amongst the Zulus previous to the war--Cetywayo's position--His enemies--His intentions on the Transvaal--Their frustration by Sir T. Shepstone--Cetywayo's interview with Mr. Fynney--His opinion of the Boers--The annexation in connection with the Zulu war--The Natal colonists and the Zulu war--Sir Bartle Frere--The Zulu war--Cetywayo's half- heartedness--Sir Garnet Wolseley's settlement--Careless selection of chiefs--The Sitimela plot--Chief John Dunn--Appointment of Mr. Osborn as British Resident--His difficult position--Folly and cruelty of our settlement--Disappointment of the Zulus--Object and result of settlement--Slaughter in Zululand--Cetywayo's son-- Necessity of proper settlement of Zululand--Should Cetywayo be restored? [more]
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Cotter Bass
REMEMBERING SLAVERY
FORMER SLAVES SHARE PERSONAL ACCOUNTS OF LIFE IN BONDAGE
- History
- English
- 52109 Words
- Ages 12 and up
- 61
Walk alongside the resolute men and women in REMEMBERING SLAVERY as they portray the real world in which they struggled and endured as slaves. Experience the harsh and often brutal reality of slavery as it really was; the beatings, the humiliation, the long hours and back-breaking work, and the seemingly endless days of cruelty and hardship. Their personal accounts expose the undeniable and often uncomfortable truths, both good and evil, attendant to life in bondage.
The personal accounts of 24 former slaves presented in REMEMBERING SLAVERY expose the harsh and often painful tribulations they endured while living in bondage, transcribed in their own words and recorded for posterity. These first-person testimonials open a window into the past, thus enabling contemporary readers a rare opportunity to share the trials, fears, frustrations, hopes, and visions of these African Americans caught up in the maelstrom that was the 1800’s Antebellum Period.
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Keywords: slavery, bondage, whippings, emancipation, freedom, blacks, African, escape, Underground Railroad, plantation, cotton, South, Civil War, endure, struggle, negro, fear, running, pain, suffering [more]
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Ellen G. White
Absolute Power
- Juvenile Fiction
- English
- 229922 Words
- Ages 10 and up
- 81
Nothing causes a prince to be so much esteemed as great enterprises and giving proof of prowess ... He may almost be termed a new prince, because from a weak king he has become for fame and glory the first king in Christendom, and if you regard his actions you will find them all very great and some of them extraordinary. At the very beginning of his reign he assailed a city, and that enterprise was the foundation of his state. At first he did it at his leisure and without fear of being interfered with; he kept the minds of the (elite) occupied in this enterprise, so that thinking only of that war they did not think of making innovations, and he thus acquired reputation and power over them without their being aware of it. He was able with the money of the Church and the people to maintain his armies, and by that long war to lay the foundations of his military power, which afterwards has made him famous. Besides this, to be able to undertake greater enterprises, and always under the pretext of religion, he had recourse to a pious cruelty... [more]
Keywords: caesar, power of rome, autocracy, dictatorship, tyranny
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Gideon Rayburn
Elysium's Reflections
Navigating Life's Currents for a Timeless Future
- Self-Help
- English
- 9893 Words
- Ages 18 and up
Embark on a profound journey of self-discovery and preparation for the future with "Elysium's Reflections." Drawing inspiration from the timeless wisdom of Socrates and the intriguing tale of Ivan the Terrible, this book offers insights into the art of living a purposeful and fulfilling life. As we navigate the currents of existence, we are constantly shaping our destinies. The narrative explores the idea that our present actions determine the kind of people we become in the future—a philosophy encapsulated in the quote, "We shall be the same kind of people that we were here." With each passing moment, we are sculpting our character, preparing for the chapters of life yet to unfold. Delve into the nuanced examination of Ivan the Terrible's life, skillfully portrayed by Richard Mansfield, revealing the consequences of a life steeped in cruelty, selfishness, and unchecked wrath. The lessons derived from this exploration offer readers a mirror to reflect upon their own choices and the paths they are laying for their futures. "Elysium's Reflections" does not just dissect the negative aspects of life; it also emphasizes the beauty of old age when it is a result of living a beautiful life. Resignation and consideration for the rights of others are presented as the two elements that can make the golden years truly golden. The book challenges readers to introspect and question their daily actions, providing practical advice on how to navigate life's complexities. It underscores the importance of cultivating qualities like Good Nature, patience, and a compassionate perspective toward others, acting as beacons of light in our journey towards a fulfilling existence. Discover the secrets of salvation, the power of self-absolution, and the art of keeping sweet amidst life's inevitable challenges. "Elysium's Reflections" serves as a timeless guide for those seeking purpose, wisdom, and a harmonious preparation for the chapters yet to be written. [more]
Keywords: Self-help, Personal growth, Life reflections, Philosophy, Moral philosophy, Ethics, Ivan the Terrible, Old age, Preparation for the future, Life lessons
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Henry Hunt
Memoirs Of Henry Hunt, Esq. Volume 3 (fiscle part-IV)
- Biography & Autobiography
- English
- 159153 Words
- Ages 18 and up
- 2
This Wanton Outrage Was Perpetrated in the Presence Of Those, Who Will,
Perhaps, Blush When They Read This. I Do Not Say That This Was Done By
The Magistrate; But It Was Done By The Gang That Surrounded him, And I
Know The Villain Who Did It. The Poor Thing Lay Senseless For Some Time;
No One Of The Numerous Spectators Daring To Go To Her Assistance. When
She Came To Her Senses, She Was Covered from Head To Foot With Blood,
That Had Flowed from The Wound, Which Was On The Scalp, And Was Four
Inches In length. In this State She Came Running To Me, And Made Her
Way Up To The Front Of The Procession:--We Halted, Horror-Struck At Her
Appearance. The Blood Was Streaming Down Her Snowy Bosom, And Her White
Gown Was Nearly Covered with The Crimson Gore; Her Cap And Bonnet And
Clothes Had Been Torn To Rags; Her Fine Black Hair Reached her Waist;
And, In this State, She Indignantly Recounted her Wrongs. O God, What I
Felt! There Were From Four To Five Thousand Brave Bristolians
Present, Who Heard This Tale, And With One Accord They Burst Forth In
Exclamations Of Revenge; Every Man Of Them Was Worked up To Such A Pitch
Of Excitement By The Cruelty Of The Atrocious Act, That They Would Have
Instantly Sacrificed their Lives, To Have Executed summary Justice Upon
The Cowardly Authors Of It. I Own That I Never Was So Near Compromising
My Public Duty, By Giving Way To My Own Feelings, As I Was At This
Moment. Burning With Indignation, I Half Turned my Horse'S Head; But,
Recovering My Reason, I Took The Fair Sufferer By The Hand, And Led her
Forward, Admonishing My Friends Not To Be Seduced into The Trap, That
Had Been So Inhumanly Set For Them. In this State We Proceeded through
The Streets Of Bristol; The Poor Girl Streaming With Blood. I Took Her
To My Inn, Sent For A Surgeon, And Had The Wound Dressed and The Scalp
Sewed up. [more]
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ULASI JOSHUA IKECHUKWU
MY DAUGHTER EMMA
AN ORDINARY NIGERIAN WOMAN
- Fiction
- English
- 12776 Words
- No Age Recommendation
- 496
- 1
MY DAUGHTER EMMA
By Ulasi Joshua Ikechukwu
Emma
-a nine year old girl.
Steve
-her twin brother.
Mr. King
-a man who later adopted Emma.
Nina
-a nurse at the local hospital.
Dr. Kate
-a medical doctor at the local hospital.
Anita
-a biologist who later became a head teacher at Santha Elementary School.
The story takes place in a small village in England. Dr. Kate, Anita, and Mr. King worked for Caregivers International-a humanitarian organization that helped people in developing countries. The three were sent on a mission to a Western African Country that practiced the killing of twins.
In Africa, Anita and a local nurse both became pregnant and gave birth to twins. She entrusted her babies to the local nurse’s care and headed to South Africa to get a white woman who could help her bring back her babies. She taught that if the villagers saw two white women carrying two babies, they would never suspect that twin babies have been born in their land. The other women in her team were quite uncooperative because they were jealous of her; they could not have babies because of the polluted water they drank in Africa. While Anita was in South Africa, Dr. Kate who could not have babies, thanks to the polluted water she drank seized the opportunity to adopt one of Anita’s twin babies (Steve) in the midst of crises in the village. Mr. King adopted the other baby (not knowing that she was Anita’s daughter) and named her Emma. Nine years later, Mr. King died in the hospital after revealing part of what happened to Nina, a nurse in the local hospital. However, the whole truth was hidden from the rest of the members of the team, except Dr. Kate who watched the events as they unfolded. What followed were Dr. Kate’s efforts to keep the truth away from everyone else. However, she did not get so far, as her greed and cruelty gave her up. In the end, Anita was very glad to be reunited with her children. [more]
Keywords: NIGERIAN WOMAN
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Jack London
The Sea-Wolf
- Fiction
- English
- 105539 Words
- Ages 6 and up
- 435
- 2
The Sea-Wolf is a psychological adventure novel by American novelist Jack London about a literary critic, survivor of an ocean collision, who comes under the dominance of Wolf Larsen, the powerful and amoral sea captain who rescues him.
The Sea Wolf tells the story of a soft, domesticated protagonist, in this novel's case an intellectual man named Humphrey van Weyden, forced to become tough and self-reliant by exposure to cruelty and brutality. The story starts with him aboard a San Francisco ferry, called Martinez, which collides with another ship in the fog and sinks. He is set adrift in the Bay, eventually being picked up by Wolf Larsen. Larsen is the captain of a seal-hunting schooner, the Ghost. Brutal and cynical, yet also highly intelligent and intellectual (though highly biased in his opinions, as he was self-taught), he rules over his ship and terrorizes the crew with the aid of his exceptionally great physical strength. Van Weyden adequately describes him as an individualist, hedonist, and materialist. Larsen does not believe in the immortality of the soul, he finds no meaning in his life save for survival and pleasure and has come to despise all human life and deny its value. Being interested in someone capable of intellectual disputes, he somewhat takes care of Van Weyden, whom he calls 'Hump', while forcing him to become a cabin boy, do menial work, and learn to fight to protect himself from a brutal crew.
A key event in the story is an attempted mutiny against Wolf Larsen by several members of the crew. The organizers of the mutiny are Leach and Johnson. Johnson had previously been beaten severely by Larsen, and Leach had been punched earlier while being forced to become a boat-puller, motivating the two. The first attempt is by sending Larsen overboard; however, he manages to climb back onto the ship. Searching for his assailant, he ventures into the sleeping quarters, located beneath the main deck, the only exit being a ladder. Several, at least seven men, take part in the mutiny and attack Larsen. Larsen however, demonstrating his inhuman endurance, strength, and conviction, manages to fight his way through the crew, climb the ladder with several men hanging off him, and escape relatively unharmed. Van Weyden is promoted as mate, for the original mate had been murdered. Larsen later gets his vengeance by torturing his crew, and constantly claiming that he is going to murder Leach and Johnson at his earliest convenience, being the hunting season is done, as he can't afford to lose any crew. He later allows them to be lost to the sea when they attempt to flee on a hunting boat. [more]
Keywords: the sea wolf, jack london, psychological thriller, satire, sea story, action and adventure, philosophical novel
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