Biography & Autobiography - General

David Hume and His Influence on Philosophy and Theology is a comprehensive book written by James Orr that explores the life and works of the Scottish philosopher David Hume. The book provides a detailed analysis of Hume's philosophical and theological ideas and their impact...

Sutter of California is a historical non-fiction book written by Julian Dana. The book chronicles the life of John Augustus Sutter, a Swiss immigrant who played a significant role in California's history during the 19th century. Sutter was a successful businessman, entrepreneur, and landowner...

Salt Water Taffy or Twenty Thousand Leagues Away From The Sea is a children's book written by June Triplett. The story follows the adventures of two brothers, Jack and Benny, who are sent to spend the summer with their grandfather in a small coastal...

The Village In The Mountains, Conversion Of Peter Bayssiere And History Of A Bible is a book whose author is unknown. The book tells the story of a small village nestled in the mountains and the transformation of one of its inhabitants, Peter Bayssiere....

The Fool Errant is a novel written by Maurice Hewlett. It tells the story of a young man named Peter Margerison, who is sent away from his home in England to study in Paris. Peter is a dreamer and a romantic, and he quickly...

The Lives of Donne and Herbert is a book that contains biographies of two prominent English poets, John Donne and George Herbert. The book is authored by various writers who have contributed their perspectives and insights into the lives of these two poets.The first...

Johnny Bear is a classic children's book written by the acclaimed naturalist and author, Ernest Thompson Seton. The story follows the adventures of a mischievous black bear named Johnny as he roams through the forest, exploring his surroundings and encountering various animals along the...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe...

This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe...

This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe...

This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe...

Young, Gifted and Fat is an autoethnography of 'performing thin' - on the stage and in life. Sharrell Luckett's story of weight loss and gain and playing the (beautiful, desirable, thin) leading lady showcases an innovative and interdisciplinary approach to issues of weight and...

As well as providing a much needed perspective on Hearn's Japan years, this study offers a much more informed view of Hearn's life, times and writings than seen before.Author: Paul MurrayISBN-10: 113896963XISBN-13: 9781138969636Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/01/2016Pages: 408Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.25lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.84d

Originally published in 1973. Aristotle's early works probably belong to the formative era of his philosophic thought and as such contribute vitally to the understanding and evaluation of the development of his philosophy. This book shows that the philosophy propagated in these lost works...

Ho Chi Minh explores the life of this globally important twentieth-century figure and offers new insights into his lengthy career, including his often-forgotten involvement with British intermediaries in 1945-46 and with the United States in 1944-45.Ho was the father of his nation, a major...

Published in 1998, this is a fundamental re-assessment of the world-view of the alchemists, natural philosophers and intelligencers of the mid 17th century. Based almost entirely upon the extensive and hitherto little-researched manuscript archive of Samuel Hartlib, it charts and contextualises the personal and...

By drawing upon recent scholarship, original manuscript materials, and previously unpublished sources, this new biography presents an analytical narrative of King James VI & I's life from his birth in 1566 to his accession to the throne of England and Ireland in 1603.Author: Alexander...

Etienne Decroux is the primary creator of Corporeal Mime and one of modern theatre's most charismatic innovators, known for his ground-breaking use of the body as the principal means of expression on stage. This second edition combines: an overview of Decroux's life and work...

Only virtuous humans are supposed to move in time to meet their happy destiny or karma. The tale of Jamal in Slumdog Millionaire is such a case of serendipitous mobility towards riches and love - a 'journey' in which good heroes and urban communities...

The Motional Improvisation of Al Wunder takes readers on a journey through the life history, creative genealogies and unique working processes of one of the master teachers of Euro-American postmodern movement-based improvisational performance who has, until now, received scant critical attention.The book offers a...

This volume is the first monograph devoted to the philosophy of Taurus of Beirut, and provides a long-awaited analysis of his texts and their first English translation. Through close examination of the extant witnesses, Petrucci gives a new account of Middle Platonism based on...

Author: Robert ElgieISBN-10: 1137387807ISBN-13: 9781137387806Publisher: Palgrave MacMillanLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/02/2016Pages: 234Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.93lbsSize: 8.72h x 6.02w x 0.76d

Men And Memories: Recollections Of William Rothenstein, 1872-1900 is a memoir written by the British artist, William Rothenstein. The book covers the period from Rothenstein's birth in 1872 to the year 1900, and is a collection of his recollections of the people and events...

Spots On The Sun: Or The Plumb-Line Papers is a book written by T. M. Hopkins and published in 1861. The book is a collection of essays that explore various topics related to religion, philosophy, and science. The essays are written in a conversational...

Famous American Authors is a book written by Sarah Knowles Bolton and published in 1887. The book is a collection of biographical sketches of some of the most prominent American authors of the time, including Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and...

Archaic Sculpturings Of Cups, Circles, Etc. Upon Stones And Rocks In Scotland, England, And Other Countries is a book written by James Young Simpson and originally published in 1867. The book is a detailed exploration of the ancient carvings found on stones and rocks...

Join the author as he travels across Italy. Whether in Venice, Palermo, Turin or Lecce, you will experience the country in a completely new way. His quest is to understand Italians who run the restaurants, shops and hotels enjoyed by tourists. These people provide...

This book tells the dramatic story of South Africa's transition from apartheid to democracy. It is an eyewitness account written by an awared-winning journalist who experienced first-hand all the trials and tribulations of Nelson Mandela's first, and only, democratic government.Author: HadlandISBN-10: 1068337036ISBN-13: 9781068337031Publisher: Low...

War Trauma Chronicles is a story that mixes real events of the Lebanese civil war with mythologies, philosophies, and different genres of fictions to create an anti-war book.The book starts with the earliest memories of a young kid who lived and survived the war....

This book tells the story of the rise of Margaret Thatcher in the context of crises assailing Britain in the 1970s and how her ascent to power ushered in the neoliberal era. Author: Terrence CaseyISBN-10: 1032660856ISBN-13: 9781032660851Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/31/2024Pages: 466Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.46lbsSize: 9.21h...

First published in 1976, Psychopath is a study of Patrick Mackay who, in 1974 - with a string of muggings and killings behind him - was on trial for murder and was imprisoned in November 1975.Author: Tim Clark,John PenycateISBN-10: 1032367024ISBN-13: 9781032367026Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/30/2022Pages:...

Racine the practising dramatist had been in some danger of being crowded out from the numerous books on his psychology and style.In this critical study of the man and his work, first published in 1951 and this slightly revised edition originally in 1973, Dr...

Ann D'Ercole tells the story of Clara Mae Thompson, drawing extensively on unpublished archival interviews and correspondence, to provide a full and complex picture of an early American pioneer of psychoanalysis. Author: Ann D'ErcoleISBN-10: 1032199954ISBN-13: 9781032199955Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/23/2023Pages: 212Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.12lbsSize: 9.21h x...

Ferenczi's mutual analysis with Elizabeth Severn is one of the most controversial and consequential episodes in the history of psychoanalysis. In this book, Peter L. Rudnytsky draws on a trove of archival sources to provide a definitive scholarly account of this experiment, which constitutes...

The Londoner John Blackwell (1624-1701), shaped by his parents' Puritanism and merchant interests of his iconoclast father, became one of Oliver Cromwell's New Model Army captains. Working with his father in Parliament's financial administration both supported the regicide and benefitted financially from the subsequent...

The Life and Times of Chinua Achebe introduces readers to the life, literary works, and times of arguably the most widely-read African novelist of recent times, an icon, both in continental Africa and abroad. The book weaves together the story of Chinua Achebe, a...

"Henry James at Work," by Theodora Bosanquet, offers a fascinating glimpse into the mind and method of one of America's most celebrated authors. This volume, meticulously prepared for a new print edition, provides a unique perspective on Henry James's creative process. Bosanquet, intimately familiar...

Explore the world of Thomas Heywood, a prolific and influential English dramatist of the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras. This volume delves into the life and works of Heywood, a key figure in 17th-century literature. A contemporary of Shakespeare, Heywood made significant contributions to the...

"The Young Man and Journalism" by Chester S. Lord offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of early 20th-century newspapers and the career aspirations of young men seeking to enter the field. This meticulously prepared edition republishes a historical text brimming with advice and...

"Marcel Proust: An English Tribute" by C. K. Scott Moncrieff offers a fascinating exploration of one of the 20th century's most influential literary figures. This volume provides critical insight into the works of Marcel Proust, delving into the nuances of his writing and offering...

Dive into the world of William Makepeace Thackeray with "Thackerayana: Notes and Anecdotes." This fascinating collection offers a unique glimpse into the life and mind of the celebrated Victorian author. More than just a biography, "Thackerayana" provides a wealth of literary anecdotes and personal...

Delve into the mind of one of England's greatest Romantic poets and literary critics with "Letters of Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Vol. II of 2." This carefully reproduced collection offers a captivating glimpse into Coleridge's world through his personal correspondence. Explore his insightful commentary on...