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From the appearence of the Books cover the reader would be forgiven for asumming this is just another tale about rescue at sea. The author discovers after his near fatal expirience in the Indian Ocean (Off the Cocos Keeling Islands), that he has unwittingly...

This book tells several stories: from Alexius Meinong's life up to his university years, stories about the social, political and cultural environment where he grew up, stories that he tells in his oeuvre--the story of Arnold of Brescia, of the Jesuit order, of education...

When Abbey Spinelli woke from the darkness of a coma, she had no understanding of where she was or why she was there. Overwhelming pain and illness gripped her body, explosions of psychedelic colours tormented her vision, and the only other living being in...

In Anything But a Still Life, renowned photographer Carole Latimer reflects on an extraordinary career capturing some of the most iconic figures of our time. In Anything But a Still Life, renowned photographer Carole Latimer reflects on an extraordinary career capturing some of the...

La collana di Fonti per la storia di Venezia promossa dalla Regione del Veneto si arricchisce oggi di un nuovo volume che, attraverso la pubblicazione dei Libri di ricordi familiari di cinque famiglie veneziane non nobili ma molto abbienti, ne ripercorre le vicende tra...

This volume presents texts of a type that is familiar to scholars of Tuscany but is virtually unknown for the Veneto: only one of these works has been edited, and only three have been mentioned in secondary studies. Few in number, they are all...

Scientists as artists?! The idea may sound strange, even unlikely, yet The Arts of Eminent Scientists demonstrates that many of the world's most respected scientists have been extraordinarily talented amateur, even professional, artists.56 scientists, 40 of them Nobel Prize winners or nominees, produced the...

What if you left everything behind - and suddenly found the life that truly fits you?Anne Janko had everything that looked like success: a secure career in the German military, routine, structure, apparent stability. But deep inside burned a wish she could never quite...

IN THE BEGINNING WAS IIn the Beginning Was I is a haunting fantasia of self-discovery, love, and longing-where dreams blur into memory, and truth lies hidden between silence and shadow.Spanning the windswept streets of California, the timeless cafés of Paris, the ancient alleys of...

This ALA title reflects Van Gogh's love of nature, which runs through his art like a bright, living thread-you can see it most clearly in the way he painted flowers. He was drawn to the wildness and color of the natural world, often finding...

"Recollections" offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of Samuel Rogers (1763-1855), an English poet and banker who was a prominent figure in London's literary and social circles. Edited by William Sharpe, these recollections provide a rich tapestry of anecdotes, observations, and...

The narrative of Sojourner Truth details the life of a formerly enslaved woman who overcame the oppressive conditions of slavery to become an influential advocate for abolition and women's rights. Born into slavery, her early experiences were marked by harsh conditions and family separations,...

What would you do if you had a world famous psychic trance medium as a grandmother while you concurrently administered the work of a scientifically based nonprofit investigating the paranormal never truly contemplating how your grandmother could be speaking with so called spirits from...

Every father has a story. Before he was "Dad", he was a boy with dreams, a teen with a first love, a man finding his way. This journal is a place to gather the echoes of those early days. To trace the path from...

Set sail on an unforgettable journey of love, adventure, and second chances in Cruising with Tony and Jean. In this heartfelt memoir, Tony Coleman recounts how a simple email led to a life-changing romance with Jean, a kindred spirit he met later in life.From...

This book basically talks about many key leadership principles that are directly from the lessons I have learned as an individual, a leader, and an officer in the military.The goal is to inspire individuals no matter where you start in life, no matter where...

Document from the year 2023 in the subject Biographies, language: English, abstract: Hans Wolfgang Maier was born in Frankfurt in 1882 as the youngest of three sons of Gustav and Regina Maier-Friedlaender. In 1892, the family moved to Switzerland, mainly to escape the professional...

A collection of insightful and beautifully written essays by Robert Louis Stevenson, one of the most celebrated authors of the late 19th century. These essays cover a wide range of topics, showcasing Stevenson's keen observations on life, literature, and society. His distinctive prose styleâ€"marked...

This comprehensive edition presents the complete poetical works of James Thomson, a significant figure in 18th-century English literature. The volume includes not only Thomson's celebrated poems but also a detailed biographical account of his life, offering insights into the experiences and influences that shaped...

Dive into the intimate world of Charles Lamb through "The Letters Of Charles Lamb," a captivating collection offering a unique glimpse into the life and mind of one of England's most beloved essayists and critics. This carefully curated selection of letters reveals Lamb's thoughts...

Records of Shelley, Byron, and the Author, Volume 2, by Edward John Trelawny, offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of two of the most celebrated poets of the Romantic era. Trelawny, a close acquaintance of Percy Bysshe Shelley and Lord Byron, provides intimate...

Dive into the world of Robert Louis Stevenson with "Memories and Portraits," part of the esteemed Biographical Edition of his works. This collection offers a unique glimpse into the mind of the celebrated author, revealing personal reflections and insightful observations on life, literature, and...

Gleanings From The Sacred Poets is a carefully curated anthology of devotional verse, accompanied by insightful biographical notices of the authors. This collection offers readers a glimpse into the lives and spiritual experiences of poets who have explored themes of faith, hope, and divine...

This first volume of "Private Letters of Edward Gibbon (1753-1794)" offers a fascinating glimpse into the personal life and intellectual development of the renowned historian. Compiled and edited by Rowland Edmund Prothero Ernle, these letters reveal Gibbon's thoughts on a range of subjects, from...

An underdog story of what it means to find success after spending decades doing the wrong things and always looking for a shortcut in life. From being in trouble and struggling with addiction to building skyscrapers in downtown New York City and living the...

U Lee-Johnson describes her life in stunning emotionally charged abstract paintings that describe the exhilaration of a surgery that corrected a disfigurement, the joys of being a parent, the horrors of a mental hospital, and the serine beauty of the Caribbean. This is a...

When we think of ourselves as children of God, we tend to imagine ourselves as small children, dependent and trusting. A better analogy would be to think of ourselves as adolescents. Anyone who has raised a child to adulthood can understand the dilemma of...

Thin is one mother's journey through her daughter's anorexia. It is about making difficult decisions. It is about pain and bliss. It is about how important community is for young girls. Most importantly, it is about saving lives. About the Author Shawn Willson M.D....

Two Years Before the Mast is a memoir by the American author Richard Henry Dana Jr., published in 1840, having been written after a two-year sea voyage from Boston to California on a merchant ship starting in 1834. A film adaptation under the same...

PrefaceThe story of Margaret of Anjou forms a part of the history of England, for the lady, though of Continental origin, was the queen of one of the English kings, and England was the scene of her most remarkable adventures and exploits. She lived...

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William Makepeace Thackeray (1811-1863) was an English novelist of the 19th century. He was famous for his satirical works, particularly Vanity Fair (1847), a panoramic portrait of English society. Thackeray began as a satirist and parodist, with a sneaking fondness for roguish upstarts like...

The journey is my journey while I was loosing a child to brain tumor....its my life changing experience of how I learnt of people who are there and not how I kept going when I was hanging on a fine string and how it...

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This book opens up a window on the life of a female labourer who lived and worked in a small ironworks village in central Finland. Her life touches upon many of the core aspects of 20th-century social change in Finland: increasing educational opportunities, social...

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Grace Abounding To The Chief Of Sinners In A Faithful Account Of The Life And Death Of John Bunyan Or A Brief Relation Of The Exceeding Mercy Of God In Christ To Him is a deeply personal and reflective work that recounts the author...

" Anecdotes of the late Samuel Johnson, LL.D." is a biographical picture by using Hesther Lynch Piozzi that offers readers a non-public and insightful investigate the lifestyles of Dr. Samuel Johnson, a famous English lexicographer, essayist, and critic who lived within the 18th century....

Robert Burns, a classical and rare book that has been considered essential throughout human history, so that this work is never forgotten, we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future...

Plutarch's Lives, Volume 2, a classical book, has been considered essential throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and...

A Minstrel in France by Sir Harry Lauder has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format...

Miscellaneous Papers by Charles Dickens has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current...

The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, 1725-1798. Volume 15: With Voltaire, has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book...

The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, 1725-1798. Volume 27: Expelled from Spain, has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this...