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This memoir and scientific correspondence provides a glimpse into the life and work of Sir George Gabriel Stokes, a prominent physicist and mathematician of the 19th century. The collection was selected and arranged by Joseph Larmor, a close friend of Stokes.This work has been...

In this early work of anthropology, Painter explores the origins and evolution of human civilization. Drawing on sources from around the world, he presents a comprehensive survey of the diversity and commonalities of human culture. This book remains a valuable resource for students and...

This fascinating memoir chronicles the adventures of a Santa Fe trader in the mid-19th century. With vivid descriptions of the landscapes, people, and cultures of the American West and Mexico, this book provides a unique glimpse into a bygone era. A classic of western...

This book is a fascinating look at the history of the Pennsylvania Railroad and the development of American railways more broadly. Charles Douglas Fox provides insights into the challenges of railway construction and management, and offers his thoughts on the future of the industry....

This book offers a fascinating look at the history and natural history of the beaver, one of North America's most iconic animals. Illustrated with stunning photographs, this book explores the beaver's habitat, behavior, and role in American folklore and culture. With its engaging style...

This book is a collection of short stories of travel, adventure, and growing up as an Italian Catholic. The author tells stories of her great grandparents that came to America, and how it was literally murder getting out of Sicily. Coming from being poor...

In this travelogue, the celebrated British novelist William Wilkie Collins takes the reader on a journey through the countryside of England and Scotland. He describes the landscapes, architecture, and local customs with wit and charm, and his observations are accompanied by beautiful illustrations. A...

Exciting. Fresh. Innovative. More global than ever. These are some of the ways instructors describe the Fifth Edition of the most trusted anthology of world literature. New translations, such as Emily Wilson's Iliad and Kimi Traube's Don Quixote, an entirely new feature called Translation...

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of research in protozoology, and covers a range of topics from taxonomy and morphology to ecology and behavior. It includes detailed descriptions of research methods, as well as case studies and examples, making it...

A spiritual text expounding on the ideas of Christian Science and New Thought, authored by Lillian De Waters, a prominent figure in the New Thought movement.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of...

This epic poem is one of the great achievements of Elizabethan literature. Part of Edmund Spenser's famous work The Faerie Queene, Britomart tells the story of a fearless knight who must overcome tremendous obstacles and perils to win the love of the beautiful and...

Designed for students of ancient Greek, this volume provides a line-by-line analysis of Xenophon's Anabasis, along with vocabulary lists and colloquia designed to aid in comprehension. The book is suitable for use in both classroom and individual study settings.This work has been selected by...

Explore the mystical world of Arabula with this intriguing collection of gospels by Andrew Jackson Davis. Claiming to have received divine revelations from a spirit guide named Arabula, Davis offers a unique and visionary perspective on Christianity and spirituality. This edition also includes an...

Heinrich Marschner was a prominent German composer of the early 19th century, known for his operas and other theatrical works. In this book, Hans Gaartz provides a comprehensive overview of Marschner's operas, including detailed synopses and analyses of each work, as well as historical...

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 has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as...

New ballet coloring book .A fun kids coloring book . Designs of various styles that range from simpler to more complex . ballet coloring book for kids ( boys and girls ). Carefully chosen design will provide hours of fun for your kids ....

Proceeding from the premise that the "Mosaic Law" is a misnomer and that "Our Mosaic Right" is the more operative name, this collection of essays presents both altruistic atheists and stout believers with opposing and converging reasons to publicly claim this indelible human right,...

The Adventures of Reddy Fox is the first of Thornton W. Burgess's much-loved tales of life amongst the animals of the Green Meadows and Green Forest. Reddy Fox has been rather naughty. He has stolen a pet chicken from Farmer Brown's Boy, who is...

The story of Frank Norris's The Pit could be taken from today's headlines: a businessman begins speculating in the commodities market on a small scale until, overcome by greed, addicted to the art of the deal, and harboring an ever-increasing appetite for power, he...

When businessman Marshall Allerdyke receives a late night message to meet his cousin in Hull, he makes a late night drive only to find on his arrival that his cousin is dead. Further investigation reveals that he had been carrying a fortune in jewels...

Henderson Writers' Group is proud to present its fifth published collection of literary works by its talented members, Writer's Bloc V. Each story is unique, written in the author's genre. Enjoy reading them. These pages contain: Poetry by Garry Buzick and Glory Wade; Non-fiction...

This unique anthology of Buddhist scripture traces the development of Buddhism through the ages and around the world. Designed to serve scholars and students, this classic text has become a valuable resource for Buddhists and all those who wish to explore for themselves the...

The People of the Abyss is Jack London's riveting expos of the conditions in the East End of London at the dawn of the 20th century. Stranded in Britain's capital after a cancelled assignment, London poses as a down-on-his-luck sailor and takes up residence...

Bridging the first forays into human psychology with our modern perception of the discipline, Alexander Bain's writings are profoundly importantly texts in appreciating how we've come to understand the vast complexity of the human mind. First published in 1859, this is a replica of...

A Tale of Two Cities (1859) is a novel by Charles Dickens, set in London and Paris before and during the French Revolution. The novel depicts the plight of the French peasantry demoralized by the French aristocracy in the years leading up to the...

One of the most distinguished critics and innovative authors of the twentieth century, Virginia Woolf published two novels before this collection appeared in 1921. However, it was these early stories that first earned her a reputation as a writer with "the liveliest imagination and...

Chesterton has been called the Prince of Paradox. His works include journalism, philosophy, poetry, biography, fantasy and detective stories. Chesterton has great fun satirizing the Victorian sleuths such as Sherlock Holmes . These 39 tales will delight the reader. Chesterton said that these stories...

Back to Methuselah (A Metabiological Pentateuch) by George Bernard Shaw consists of a preface (An Infidel Half Century) and a series of five plays: In the Beginning: B.C. 4004 (In the Garden of Eden), The Gospel of the Brothers Barnabas: Present Day, The Thing...

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This Is A New Release Of The Original 1905 Edition.Author: A. T. MahanISBN-10: 1498095402ISBN-13: 9781498095402Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 478Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.40lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.96d

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1866 Edition.Author: AnonymousISBN-10: 1498186734ISBN-13: 9781498186735Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/07/2014Pages: 178Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.54lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.38d

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1888 Edition.Author: SynesiusISBN-10: 1498175686ISBN-13: 9781498175685Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/07/2014Pages: 42Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.27lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.09d

The Boy Mechanic, Book 1: 700 Things For Boys To Do (1913) by Popular Mechanics Company is a comprehensive guidebook for young boys interested in science, mechanics, and engineering. The book contains 700 different projects and activities that boys can undertake to learn about...

Hannibal V1 is a historical fiction novel written by Theodore Ayrault Dodge. The book is centered around the life of Hannibal Barca, a Carthaginian general who is known for his military campaigns against Rome during the Second Punic War. The novel is set in...

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1905 Edition.Author: A. T. MahanISBN-10: 149811170XISBN-13: 9781498111706Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 542Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.58lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 1.09d

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1869 Edition.Author: Harriet Beecher StoweISBN-10: 1497978165ISBN-13: 9781497978164Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 194Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.59lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.41d

""Three Discourses of Happiness, Virtue and Liberty"" is a philosophical work written by Pierre Gassendi, a French philosopher and scientist of the 17th century. The book is divided into three discourses, each exploring different aspects of human life and society. The first discourse delves...

The Song of Hugh Glass is a historical novel written by John G. Neihardt. The book tells the story of Hugh Glass, a frontiersman and fur trapper who was left for dead after being attacked by a grizzly bear in the early 19th century....

""A Pickle For The Knowing Ones: Or Plain Truths In A Homespun Dress"" is a book written by Lord Timothy Dexter. It was first published in 1802 and is considered a satirical work. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which contains...

This is a new release of the original 1945 edition.Author: Clarence A. ManningISBN-10: 1494078287ISBN-13: 9781494078287Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 306Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.91lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.64d

This is a new release of the original 1947 edition.Author: Hajo HolbornISBN-10: 1494063166ISBN-13: 9781494063160Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 258Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.77lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.54d

This is a new release of the original 1924 edition.Author: Hazrat Mirza Bashiruddin Mahmud AhmadISBN-10: 1494062194ISBN-13: 9781494062194Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 258Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.33lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.54d