Hardcover Books

A History Of The United States is a book written by Cecil Chesterton in 1919. The book is a comprehensive overview of the history of the United States of America from its colonial origins to the end of World War I. The author provides...

The Framing of the Constitution of the United States, written by Max Farrand and published in 1913, is a comprehensive historical account of the creation and ratification of the United States Constitution. The book provides a detailed analysis of the debates and discussions that...

The Common Birds of Bombay is a book written by Edward Hamilton Aitken in 1909. The book is a comprehensive guide to the various bird species found in Bombay, India, and provides detailed information about their physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, and diet. The book...

""Manners and Tone of Good Society or Solecisms to be Avoided"" is a book written by an anonymous member of the aristocracy in 1879. The book serves as a guide to proper behavior and etiquette in high society, outlining the social norms and values...

""Memories of the Months"" is a book written by Herbert Maxwell that chronicles his experiences and observations throughout the year. The book is divided into twelve chapters, each one dedicated to a different month. Maxwell writes about the changing seasons, the natural world, and...

The Binding of Books: An Essay in the History of Gold-Tooled Bindings by Herbert Percy Horne is a comprehensive exploration of the art of gold-tooled bookbinding throughout history. This book provides an in-depth analysis of the development of gold-tooled bindings, from their origins in...

The Autobiography of Rev. James B. Finley or Pioneer Life in the West is a book written by James B. Finley, a Methodist minister who lived during the 19th century. The book is an account of his life as a pioneer in the American...

The House of the Hidden Places: A Clue to the Creed of Early Egypt from Egyptian Sources 1895 is a book written by W. Marsham Adams. The book explores the religious beliefs and practices of ancient Egypt, specifically during the early periods of Egyptian...

""She Came to the Valley"" by Cleo Dawson is a historical fiction novel set in the early 1900s in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. The story follows the life of a young woman named Mary Toliver, who moves to the valley with her...

The Diagnosis Of Bee Diseases By Laboratory Methods is a book written by Arthur Howard McCray in 1918. This book provides a comprehensive guide to diagnosing bee diseases using laboratory methods. It covers the various types of bee diseases, their symptoms, and how to...

The History of Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania is a comprehensive account of the county's origins, development, and growth up to the year 1881. The book was written and published by W. W. Munsell and Company, a prominent publishing house of the time. The book is...

The Horoscope Houses by Mytha Nelson is a comprehensive guide to the twelve houses of the zodiac and their significance in astrology. The book begins with an introduction to the concept of houses and their role in determining an individual's personality and destiny. Each...

""A Stone's Throw From Tokyo: A Pictorial Overseas History Of The 101st Seabees"" is a book written by A.L. Peterson that details the history of the 101st Seabees during World War II. The Seabees were a construction battalion of the United States Navy that...

""John Ferguson"" is a play written by St. John G. Ervine. The play revolves around the life of John Ferguson, a farmer who lives in a small village in Northern Ireland. John is a hardworking and honest man who has recently lost his wife...

The book ""Theogenesis: The Foundation of Hermetic Philosophy"" by A.S. Raleigh is a comprehensive guide to the principles and practices of Hermetic philosophy. The author explores the origins of this ancient wisdom tradition, tracing its roots back to ancient Egypt and Greece. He then...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

""Magic"" by Marian Roalfe Cox is a comprehensive guide to the history, theory, and practice of magic. The book explores the origins of magic in ancient cultures, including Egypt, Greece, and Rome, and traces its development through the Middle Ages and Renaissance to the...

The Sepher Bereshit is a book written by Edouard Schure that explores the first book of the Hebrew Bible, Genesis. The book delves into the creation story, the lives of Adam and Eve, the story of Cain and Abel, the flood and Noah's ark,...

""Delphic Maxim And Theme In English And American Literature From 1775 To 1875"" is a comprehensive literary analysis by Eliza Gregory Wilkins. The book explores the influence of the Delphic maxims, a set of ancient Greek aphorisms, on English and American literature from the...

Assyrian Religion is a book written by A. H. Sayce, which provides a comprehensive overview of the religious beliefs and practices of the ancient Assyrians. The book explores the Assyrian pantheon of gods and goddesses, their roles and attributes, as well as the rituals...

The Delphic Theme Of Self-Knowledge In The Literature Of The 16th And 17th Centuries is a book written by Eliza Gregory Wilkins. The book explores the theme of self-knowledge in the literature of the 16th and 17th centuries. It focuses on the Delphic maxim...

Self-Development And Self-Abnegation is a book written by Frances Power Cobbe, a renowned Irish writer and social reformer. The book explores the concept of self-development and self-abnegation, and how these two principles can coexist in an individual's life. Cobbe argues that self-development is essential...

The Art of Gestures and Art of Patterns is a book written by the renowned philosopher, composer, and astrologer Dane Rudhyar. In this book, Rudhyar explores the relationship between art, culture, and human expression through the lens of two key concepts: gestures and patterns.The...

White Hyacinths is a collection of essays written by the American writer and philosopher, Elbert Hubbard. The book was first published in 1907 and contains a series of short essays on a variety of topics, including art, literature, philosophy, and personal development. Hubbard's writing...

""The Triads and Ten Sephiroths"" is a book written by Margaret B. Peeke that explores the ancient mystical traditions of the Kabbalah. The book discusses the concept of the ten Sephiroths, which are ten attributes or emanations through which the divine energy flows, and...

""The Book of the Dead and the Book of the Resurrection"" by Albert Churchward is a comprehensive study of ancient Egyptian beliefs and practices surrounding death and the afterlife. The book explores the texts and illustrations found in the Egyptian Book of the Dead,...

Buildings of the Doric Order is a book written by T. Roger Smith that provides a comprehensive and detailed exploration of the Doric architectural style. The book covers the history and development of the style, as well as the key elements and features that...

The Botanic Garden: The Loves of the Plants is a poem written by Erasmus Darwin, grandfather of Charles Darwin, in 1789. The poem is divided into two parts, each consisting of a series of short poems that describe various plants and their characteristics. The...

The Discipline of Meditation is a comprehensive guide to the practice of meditation written by Brigid E. Herman. The book offers readers a step-by-step approach to developing a successful meditation practice, regardless of their level of experience. The author begins by defining meditation and...

Zorro is a novel written by H. C. Bunner that follows the story of a masked swordsman who fights for justice in Spanish California during the 18th century. The book is set in the era of colonialism, where the Spanish empire had established its...

Gideon's Knock is a novel by Mary Hallock Foote that tells the story of Gideon Vetch, a young man who inherits his father's estate in the American West. Gideon is eager to make his mark on the world and to prove himself to his...

Hiram Stevens Maxim: A Yankee Who Dictates Peace To The Nations is a biographical book written by Orison Swett Marden. The book tells the story of Hiram Stevens Maxim, an American inventor and businessman who is best known for inventing the Maxim machine gun....

The Gospel of Healing by Hanna Jacob Doumette is a comprehensive guide to the healing power of Jesus Christ as presented in the four Gospels of the New Testament. The author explores the various accounts of Jesus' miraculous healings and teachings on healing, drawing...

The Eleusinian and Bacchic Mysteries is a book written by Thomas Taylor that explores the ancient Greek religious practices of the Eleusinian and Bacchic mysteries. These mysteries were secret religious rites that were performed in honor of the goddess Demeter and the god Dionysus,...

Under communism there was, in the countries of Eastern Europe, a high level of gender equality in the labour market, particularly in terms of high participation rates by women. The transition from communism has upset this situation, with different impacts in the different countries....

The second edition Handbook of Psychological Assessment in Primary Care Settings offers an overview of the application of psychological screening and assessment instruments in primary care settings. This indispensable reference addresses current psychological assessment needs and practices in primary care settings to inform psychologists,...

The Routledge Handbook of Energy in Asia presents a comprehensive review of the unprecedented growth of Asian energy over the past quarter of a century. It provides insightful analysis into variation across the continent, whilst highlighting areas of cross-learning and regional cooperation between the...

A Complete Guide to the Spanish Subjunctive is the most complete reference guide to the use of the subjunctive in Spanish. After an exhaustive review of published literature on the subjunctive, and a thorough discussion of all the uses of the subjunctive, including those...

This short book offers a rigorous yet user-friendly introductory guide for students who need to grasp the essential concepts of economics quickly. It provides a serious, clearly understandable and systematic account of the key elements of economics, with a focus on theory and principles.The...

How institutional conflicts arise in international political orders and the conditions shaping the outcomes of such conflicts has become the object of considerable contemporary focus. This book considers the dynamics of institutional conflict and institutional change in international organizations, specifically focusing on the European...

This book explores European Union crisis management and draws implications for its role as an international security actor.The success of EU crisis management has varied greatly and this book aims to identify the key factors that explain the differing degrees of coherence through a...

Alongside the Arab Spring, the 'Occupy' anti-capitalist movements in the West, and the events on the Maidan in Kiev, Russia has had its own protest movements, notably the political protests of 2011-12. As elsewhere in the world, these protests had unlikely origins, in Russia's...

First published in 1930, this book presents an imagined account of conversation between Plato and 'A Modern Young Man'. In the first part, political and social institutions are considered and property, forms of government, socialism, the control of population, war and education, are discussed....

First published in 1951 (this edition in 1967), this book forms the first part of Arnold Kettle's An Introduction to the English Novel. Since the novel, like every other literary form, is a product of history, the book opens with a discussion of how...

The Routledge Handbook of International Planning Education is the first comprehensive handbook with a unique focus on planning education. Comparing approaches to the delivery of planning education by three major planning education accreditation bodies in the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom, and...

Over the last three decades, our understanding of the city worldwide has been revolutionized by three innovative theoretical concepts - globalisation, postcolonialism and a radically contested notion of modernity. The idea and even the reality of the city has been extended out of the...

The Routledge Companion to Cult Cinema offers an overview of the field of cult cinema - films at the margin of popular culture and art that have received exceptional cultural visibility and status mostly because they break rules, offend, and challenge understandings of achievement...

Online genetic testing services are increasingly being offered to consumers who are becoming exposed to, and knowledgeable about, new kinds of genetic technologies, as the launch of a 23andme genetic testing product in the UK testifies. Genetic research breakthroughs, cheek swabbing forensic pathologists and...

Science Journalism: An Introduction gives wide-ranging guidance on producing journalistic content about different areas of scientific research. It provides a step-by-step guide to mastering the practical skills necessary for covering scientific stories and explaining the business behind the industry. Martin W. Angler, an experienced...

In this exciting new volume several leading researchers use settlement ecology, an emerging approach to the study of archaeological settlements, to examine the spatial arrangement of prehistoric settlement patterns across the Americas. Positioned at the intersection of geography, human ecology, anthropology, economics and archaeology,...