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Sex in graphic novels
Sex and sexuality have long been explored in the history of the graphic novel.
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Devilry and doom in 1666
Disastrous events and a significant combination of numbers signalled the end – or perhaps a new beginning – in 1666. But for some, this feverish period fuelled unprecedented inventiveness and development.
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Deciding a date for the end of the world
When will the world end? Charlotte Sleigh explores how our obsession with dates and dramatic imaginings of the end can distract us from the dangers slowly creeping up on us.
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The making of ‘Quacks’
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A free inquiry into the nature and origin of evil. In six letters to -
Jenyns, Soame, 1704-1787.Date: MDCCLVIII. [1758]- Books
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A letter from a lay-man, In Communion with the Church of England, tho' dissenting from her in some points. To the Right Revd, the Lord Bishop of -
Barrington, John Shute Barrington, Viscount, 1678-1734.Date: 1714- Books
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Sermons on various subjects. In Two volumes. ... . I. Of Justification by Christ. -34 II. The Almost Christian. - -35 III. The Extent and Reasonableness of Self-Denial. - - - -36 IV. The Necessity and Benefits of Religious Societies. - - 37 V. Intercession every Christian's Duty. 38 VI. The Great Duty of Family-Religion. 39 Vii. The Heinous Sin of profane Cursing and Swearing. - - - - 40 Viii. Thankfulness for Mercies received, a necessary Duty. IX. The Eternity of Hell-Torments. - 41 By George Whitefield, A. B. of Pembroke College, Oxford.
Whitefield, George, 1714-1770.Date: 1739- Books
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An account of the conduct of the Dowager Duchess of Marlborough, from her first coming to court, to the year 1710. In a letter from herself to My Lord -
Marlborough, Sarah Churchill, Duchess of, 1660-1744.Date: M,DCC,XLII. [1742]- Books
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The christian's prayer book; or, complete manual of devotions. In four parts Containing Introductory Discourse on the Use and Advantage of Prayer. - Ejaculatious for the Morning, - Family Prayers. - Prayers for Children, for Youth, and for Servants. - Graces before and after Meat. - Instructions for Meditation, and Meditations for every Day in the Week. - Devout Reflections for every Day in the Month. - Heads of Self-Examination. - A Compendium of relative Duties. - Offices for sick Persons, and for the devout Receiving the Holy Communion, &c. &c. &c. With a great Number of Prayers and Meditations, adapted to particular Stations, Persons, and Circumstances. By the Rev. John Fleetwood, Author of The History of the Holy Bible; And Of The Life of Our Blessed Saviour.
Fleetwood, John.Date: MDCCLXXII. [1772]