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James Clerk Maxwell (1831-1879) was a Scottish physicist well-known for his extensive work with electromagnetism, colour analysis, and kinetic theory. Considered by many to be a giant in his field with significant influence on the physicists who would follow, Maxwell spent time as a...

Cicero is one of the most important historical figures of classical antiquity. He rose from a provincial family to become consul at Rome in 63 BC and continued to play an active role in politics before his murder under the triumvirs Octavian, Mark Antony,...

Up to 20 generations of several families in the Davis line. Also DNA evidence to show the variety of ancestors.Author: Michael DavisISBN-10: 1105236617ISBN-13: 9781105236617Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/30/2010Pages: 164Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.86lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d

Early in the morning of 6th October 1957, a five-year-old boy looked up to the skies over the Tunisian Sahel region to get a glimpse of the very first satellite in orbit around Earth, the famous Sputnik. Despite not spotting it, he started dreaming...

Step back in time to the early days of American education with this detailed history of the Bowdoin School. From its founding in 1821 to its closure in 1907, the Bowdoin School was at the forefront of educational innovation and social progress, and this...

This book explores the manuscripts of the New Testament, including their origins, history, and significance. The book provides a detailed examination of the texts themselves, as well as the history of their transmission. The book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the...

Originally published in 1883, this work is a fascinating look at the life and times of Peter Howell, an itinerant preacher and self-described 'Man of God.' From his early years in rural Pennsylvania to his travels through the American West and South, Howell's memoir...

This fascinating collection of letters by Ludwig van Beethoven provides a rare glimpse into the life and mind of one of history's greatest composers. From personal correspondence with friends and family to letters to political figures and publishers, this collection highlights the wide-ranging interests...

This book contains a discourse by Edward Sexby on the question of whether killing a tyrant is justifiable. The discourse is presented in three questions and provides a unique insight into the political ideology of the period. The book is a valuable resource for...

This book is a firsthand account of the life and times of Joan of Arc, a young French peasant girl who led the French army to several important victories during the Hundred Years' War. This book is a fascinating look at the life of...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This book will take you from where you are now to where you want to be. It covers everything from daily and weekly schedules to managing your finances, getting out of debt, and creating an investment portfolio. It covers developing a personal brand, getting...

Early on a Wednesday morning in October 2010, Karyl McKendry got the phone call that everyone dreads: Pat, her 45-year-old husband and high school sweetheart, had been killed in a car accident. Even worse, her 21-year-old son had been driving. Her life changed in...

Author: James BarrosISBN-10: 087580148XISBN-13: 9780875801483Publisher: Northern Illinois University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/01/1989Pages: 455Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.85lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.19d

"Since few studies of the theology of Irenaeus are...available in English, it will serve as a useful introduction to the subject." -THEOLOGICAL STUDIESAuthor: Terrance L. TiessenISBN-10: 0810826828ISBN-13: 9780810826823Publisher: Scarecrow PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/01/1993Pages: 324Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.19lbsSize: 8.78h x 6.70w x 0.95d

Like snapshots of everyday life in the past, the compelling biographies in this book document the making of the Black Atlantic world since the sixteenth century from the point of view of those who were part of it. Centering on the diaspora caused by...

A beautifully written personal account of the discovery of late antiquity by one of the world's most influential and distinguished historians The end of the ancient world was long regarded by historians as a time of decadence, decline, and fall. In his career-long engagement...

Author: Rafael LimaISBN-10: 0595185134ISBN-13: 9780595185139Publisher: iUniverseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2001Pages: 192Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 9.14h x 6.38w x 0.49d

Ten years ago, Asia Carracter met the love of her life. In giving herself to that love with all her heart, soul, and body, she learned profound lessons that she is now ready to share with everyone who has been devastated by loss. You...

Closing the gap between the higher wisdom that comes through us and our everyday behavior is perhaps today's biggest spiritual challenge. Elvis Presley was the first and most famous "canary in the coal mine" with this issue. Long before Michael Jackson, his legendary life...

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Cadwallader Colden was a Scottish émigré to the American colonies in the 18th century. Trained as a physician, he settled in Philadelphia in 1710 to establish a medical practice. In 1718, he was offered a minor administrative position in the Province of New York,...

From Nobel laureates to debut novelists, international translations to investigative journalism, each issue of Granta turns the attention of the world's best writers on to one aspect of the way we live now.Author: Bill BufordISBN-10: 0140075674ISBN-13: 9780140075670Publisher: Granta MagazineLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/07/2008Pages: 252Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.69lbsSize:...

Author: Matthew R. TredwayISBN-13: 9798992366808Publisher: Matt TredwayLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/20/2025Pages: 174Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.71lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.47d

Author: Darwin ShurigISBN-13: 9798990336797Publisher: Author Writers AcademyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/08/2025Pages: 670Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.94lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.48d

Author: Luis Christian PatlanISBN-13: 9798218680985Publisher: Luis Christian PatlanLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/16/2025Pages: 268Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.69lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.56d

Author: Anita C. DetersISBN-10: 194466291XISBN-13: 9781944662912Publisher: Realization PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/21/2025Pages: 144Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.44lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d

Everyone has a legacy.According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, legacy is "something transmitted by or received from an ancestor or predecessor or from the past." I believe that all of us have a legacy we leave behind when we complete our earthly journey. Some will...

In the 1960s, Nancy Powell became TAMMI TRUE, the burlesque headliner at Jack Ruby's Carousel Club. She lived a double life, PTA mom by day and stripper by night. Then Jack Ruby shot Lee Harvey Oswald and everything changed. From Catholic school to the...