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First published in 1957, this book explores what remained of Joyce's background, not only in Ireland but in those cities abroad where his books were written. With the co-operation of those who knew the author, including his brother, much new material was brought together...

Constantine XI's last moments in life, as he stood before the walls of Constantinople in 1453, have bestowed a heroic status on him. This book produces a more balanced portrait of an intriguing individual: the last emperor of Constantinople. To be sure, the last...

This fresh exploration of the life, work and writing of Archbishop Pole, focuses particularly on Pole's final years (1556-58) as Archbishop of Canterbury. Stressing the events and character of Pole's 'English' life, up to his exile in the 1530s, as well as in his...

Discover the heartwarming story of "Raggety: His Life and Adventures," a charming dog biography by Mary Josephine White. This collection of animal anecdotes offers a delightful glimpse into the life of a beloved canine companion. A timeless classic for dog lovers, "Raggety" presents a...

Originally delivered in 1886, this address by S. P. Langley highlights the mission and accomplishments of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Langley discusses the role of science in modern life and the importance of advancing scientific knowledge. A fascinating read for...

This essential handbook provides comprehensive guidance on medical procedures and protocols for naval officers. Covering everything from emergency care to disease prevention, it is an essential resource for anyone working in the field of military medicine.This work has been selected by scholars as being...

This book is a comprehensive guide for Civil and Mining Engineers, providing insights and strategies for successful engineering projects. Covering everything from project planning to execution, this book is a must-read for anyone in the engineering field.This work has been selected by scholars as...

This book, published in 1889, traces the history of the Backus family from their roots in colonial America to the early days of the settlement of Ohio. In addition to genealogical information, it includes firsthand accounts of life on the American frontier, making it...

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,...

Charismatic, forceful, handsome, and tending to extremes, A. T. Jones was a leading figure in the Adventist Church during the 1890s. Yet by the early twentieth century he would turn against the church he loved and become one of its most ardent foes.Author: George...

Author: Gilbert M. ValentineISBN-10: 0828018928ISBN-13: 9780828018920Publisher: Review & Herald PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/01/2005Pages: 336Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.45lbsSize: 9.20h x 6.30w x 1.10d

Author: Kathleen CollinsISBN-10: 0823941841ISBN-13: 9780823941841Publisher: Rosen ClassroomLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2004Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 8.20h x 6.90w x 0.20dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 4.2Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 73163 / Jesse James: Western Bank Robber

During his first years in America, William Henry Krause Pollock participated in some of the most important American chess events of the 19th century. Pollock played matches against strong players like Charles Moehle, John L. McCutcheon, Jackson W. Showalter and Eugene Delmar. This biography...

In the first full-length biography of John William Dawson (1820-1899), eminent scientist and principal of McGill University, Susan Sheets-Pyenson highlights the extraordinary scope of Dawson's educational and scientific career and his commitment to science, rationality, and the advancement of knowledge. Dawson was born and...

Jim Cromartie first came to Nantucket as a college student, but for the past 35 years he has called the island home. As a young artist, his major patron was the late Nelson Rockefeller, who introduced him to the world of art and started...

This volume focuses on three closely-connected aspects of Ã0/00mile Durkheim's work: his sociology of justice, his sociology of morality and his political sociology. These areas of his thought are the most relevant and practical today in considering fundamental problems of contemporary societies and they...

The great bequests of Russell and Mab Grimwade have opened up extraordinary opportunities for the University of Melbourne, enabling an exciting range of initiatives. Through the Miegunyah Distinguished Visiting Fellows program, Australia has benefited from the visits of more than a hundred international academics....

Robert Schumann had a difficult start as a composer. Denied any significant musical upbringing, he took a long time through indirect routes to establish himself as a major composer. Persistent illness also dogged his work. His final catastrophic mental collapse has combined with the...

On May 19, 1968, the minister of the Congregational Church of Watertown, Wisconsin, was fired.Alan Kromholz was 29 when he came to Watertown with his wife and two small boys. Kromholz began his ministerial duties in February 1967, seven months before Father James Groppi...

This revised edition of Garland's 1989 publication updates the core bibliography on Gustave Mahler (as well as his spouse and fellow composer Alma Mahler) by incorporating new research gathered over the past dozen years on his life and professional works. Gustave Mahler, renowned conductor...

Heinrich Von Treitschke was a prolific German historian and political writer during the nineteenth century. In Germany, France, Russia and Islam, first published in 1915, he considers European diplomatic relations from the patriotic perspective of imperial Germany, in particular examining Germany's relationship to Turkey...

This book analyses the contribution of Eugen (Jenő) Varga (1879-1964) on Marxist-Leninist economic theory as well as the influence he exercised on Stalin's foreign policy and through the Comintern on the international communist movement. During the Hungarian Councils' Republic of 1919 Varga was one...

Author: Roderic D. M. PageISBN-10: 0226644669ISBN-13: 9780226644660Publisher: University of Chicago PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/01/2002Pages: 378Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.27lbsSize: 8.78h x 6.80w x 0.96d

Veteran White House Correspondent Peter Maer takes readers on his amazing journey from his Illinois hometown to the White House. A frequent flyer on Air Force One, Maer brings history alive with previously untold stories of experiences covering presidents from Carter to Obama. He...

Veteran White House Correspondent Peter Maer takes readers on his amazing journey from his Illinois hometown to the White House. A frequent flyer on Air Force One, Maer brings history alive with previously untold stories of experiences covering presidents from Carter to Obama. He...

Author: Eugenya ZingerISBN-13: 9798995126102Publisher: Eugenya ZingerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/21/2026Pages: 272Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.02lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.75d

Author: Jessica A. KreuzerISBN-13: 9798256038526Publisher: Blackmount PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/21/2026Pages: 86Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.28lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.18d

Author: Deb HazlettISBN-13: 9798995518303Publisher: Opal Road PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/26/2026Pages: 84Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.24lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.20d

Author: Hugh M. StephensISBN-13: 9798295616976Publisher: Mothlight Press - A Wrenn LegacyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/21/2026Pages: 450Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.32lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.00d

Author: Christina A. HoagISBN-13: 9798256015046Publisher: Three Jandals PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/18/2026Pages: 250Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.75lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.53d

Author: Gernot HucekISBN-13: 9798240545818Publisher: BlurbLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/19/2026Pages: 246Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.74lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.52d

Author: Neville GoddardISBN-10: 8199306726ISBN-13: 9788199306721Publisher: Shoolin PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/30/2025Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.11lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.08d