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Welcome to "Echoes in the Wind." This chapbook is a collection of poems and stories from many different writers. Each piece is unique, sharing different thoughts and feelings, just like voices carried by the wind.In these pages, you will find stories about everyday life,...

The Talmud is one of the most important texts of Judaism, offering a vast repository of knowledge and wisdom. In this accessible and engaging volume, H. Polano presents an overview of the Talmud that is both insightful and informative. With its lucid prose and...

This comprehensive survey of world religions provides an illuminating and insightful view of the beliefs, practices, and traditions of the major faiths. From Hinduism and Buddhism to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, Spiegelberg offers a balanced and nuanced perspective on the spiritual legacies of humankind....

A groundbreaking and influential work of comparative linguistics, exploring the connections and divergences between two of Western civilization's most important languages. With its meticulous scholarship and insightful analysis, this book remains a valuable resource for classicists, linguists, and all those interested in the history...

Written in the aftermath of World War I, this book examines the state of literature in a world that had been transformed by the cataclysmic events of the preceding years. With analysis and commentary on the works of writers from Shakespeare to T. S....

This book is a comprehensive survey of the history of medicine from ancient times to the present day. It covers the origins of medicine, the development of medical practices, and the contributions of different cultures to the field of medicine.This work has been selected...

This book is a comprehensive guide to military training and procedures, written specifically for the volunteers and militia of the state of Texas. The author, William Gilham, was a renowned military strategist and his manual provides practical advice and techniques for soldiers during the...

This book is a lyrical celebration of the seasons and the natural world. It features a series of beautifully written essays, one for each month of the year, that evoke the sights, sounds, and smells of the changing seasons. With poetic sensitivity and a...

This book is a classic guide to aesthetic dancing, with detailed descriptions of dance techniques and choreography, as well as practical advice for aspiring dancers. It includes illustrations and diagrams demonstrating dance positions and movements. This book is an excellent resource for dance enthusiasts...

This instructional book is an essential resource for beginner artists seeking to improve their skills in watercolor painting. Vere Henry L. Foster provides clear explanations of techniques and materials, as well as step-by-step instructions for creating beautiful marine scenes. Whether you are a hobbyist...

First published in 1787, this book provides a thorough overview of Ottoman government, religion and the military establishment. Habesci, an Egyptian dragoman, provides valuable insight on Ottoman politics and the contemporary Middle East.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and...

The Revelation Explained, a classical book, has been considered important 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 future...

This collection of inspirational quotes and sayings is drawn from the extemporaneous discourses of renowned clergyman Henry Ward Beecher. With insights on everything from love and marriage to faith and morality, this book is a must-read for anyone seeking wisdom and guidance in life.This...

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,...

First published in 1869, "Madame How and Lady Why" is a classic children's science book by English priest, professor, historian, and author Charles Kingsley. He was most well-known during his lifetime for his efforts on behalf of Christian socialism and advocacy for reforms for...

The book is about poetry written from the heart and experiences I've had through my life I have always had an interest in poetry from a very early age since junior school.I have devised this book with my own personal take on how I...

For this updated critical edition of King Lear, Lois Potter has written a completely new introduction, taking account of recent productions and reinterpretations of the play, with particular emphasis on its afterlife in global performance and adaptation. The edition retains the Textual Analysis of...

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. We have represented this book in the same form as it was first published. Hence any marks...

Myths and Legends Beyond our Borders is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1899. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a...

This book has been deemed as a classic and has stood the test of time. The 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.Author: John OxleyISBN-10:...

Joseph Conrad, born Jozef Teodor Konrad Korzeniowski, (1857-1924) was a Polish-born novelist who spent most of his adult life in Britain. He is regarded as one of the greatest English novelists, which is even more notable because he did not learn to speak English...

"That Spot" is a short story written by Jack London in 1908 "I don't think much of Stephen Mackaye any more, though I used to swear by him. I know that in those days I loved him more than my own brother. If ever...

The Great CentennialThe Great Centennial is about a time of discovery and rediscovery. It is about a time of leaving behind a civilized life; the stress and pettiness of urban crowds, neighbor cheating neighbor, and all its lies and hypocrisy to a life back...

Hermann Lotze, the German philosopher, in his magnificent Microcosm, argues that the idea of a transmigration of souls remains a dream of the fancy, nor has anyone yet succeeded in giving it a higher moral significance for the order of the universe.The ethical leverage...

As You Like It is a pastoral comedy by William Shakespeare believed to have been written in 1599 and first published in the First Folio in 1623. The play's first performance is uncertain, though a performance at Wilton House in 1603 has been suggested...

This classic Chronicle book remains available as a print-on-demand title. You can purchase it from an online bookseller or by order from your local bookstore.Author: Arthur Conan DoyleISBN-10: 1717452736ISBN-13: 9781717452733Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/02/2018Pages: 300Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.89lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.63d

The old San Francisco is dead. The gayest, lightest hearted, most pleasure loving city of the western continent, and in many ways the most romantic, is a horde of refugees living among ruins. It may rebuild; it probably will; but those who have known...

It was in 1868, when nine years old or thereabouts, that while looking at a map of Africa of the time and putting my finger on the blank space then representing the unsolved mystery of that continent, I said to myself, with absolute assurance...

Author: Lester Pauline Lester, Pauline LesterISBN-10: 1604247088ISBN-13: 9781604247084Publisher: Book JungleLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/06/2007Pages: 176Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.69lbsSize: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.38d

Lettres de mon moulin est un recueil de nouvelles d'Alphonse Daudet. Le titre fait r f rence au Moulin Saint-Pierre, situ Fontvieille (Bouches-du-Rh ne). La premi re dition est celle de Hetzel en 1869. Elle avait pour sous-titre: l'Impressions et des souvenirs. En 1879,...

Observe what a different history is that of Zeus among the Greeks-Zeus, Father of Gods and Men, the ideal of kingly majesty and wisdom and goodness. The reason is patent. Ages and ages before the days when the Homeric poets sang, the Greeks had...

The Vampyre is a short story by John William Polidori. It is based on a fragment written by Lord Byron in 1816 during a gathering of author friends who, trapped inside due to bad weather, decided to write ghost stories. At the request of...

"Carmilla" is a Gothic novella by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu. First published in 1872, it tells the story of a young woman's susceptibility to the attentions of a female vampire named Carmilla. "Carmilla" predates Bram Stoker's Dracula by 25 years and has been adapted...

These are short stories collected over a long period of years and time and all these stories have a little medical undertone in it. There will be stories where you, the reader, will find him or herself inside that story. It is easy read...

The Arctic Ocean encircles with a belt of eternal ice the desert confines of Siberia and North America-the uttermost limits of the Old and New worlds, separated by the narrow, channel, known as Behring's Straits. The last days of September have arrived. The equinox...

The following pages are intended to form a record of my experience in a department of music which has hitherto been left to professional routine and amateur criticism. I shall appeal to professional executants, both instrumentalists and vocalists, rather than to conductors; since the...

THERE seems to be considerable misapprehension in the United States as to the status of the Catholic Church in France. "One iniquitous arrangement in France," writes the Central Baptist, "is the support of the priesthood out of public funds." In receiving stipends from the...

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1913 Edition.Author: Paul CarusISBN-10: 1497948649ISBN-13: 9781497948648Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 98Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.31lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.20d

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1890 Edition.Author: George MathesonISBN-10: 1498019668ISBN-13: 9781498019668Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 300Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.89lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.63d

Raphael's Ancient Manuscript of Talismanic Magic is a book written by L. W. de Laurence. The book contains a detailed description of the ancient manuscript of talismanic magic, which is believed to have been written by the archangel Raphael. The manuscript is said to...

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1920 Edition.Author: Hereward CarringtonISBN-10: 1498079326ISBN-13: 9781498079327Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 434Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.27lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.88d

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1899 Edition.Author: Benjamin Franklin BiserISBN-10: 1498186823ISBN-13: 9781498186827Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/07/2014Pages: 180Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.38d

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1903 Edition.Author: Sydney George FisherISBN-10: 1498097197ISBN-13: 9781498097192Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 484Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.41lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.97d

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1675 Edition.Author: William LillyISBN-10: 1497964032ISBN-13: 9781497964037Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 152Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.61lbsSize: 10.00h x 7.01w x 0.33d