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Apuleius was a Latin prose writer. He as Numidian Berber, from Madaurus(now M'Daourouch, Algeria). He studied Platonist philosophy in Athens; travelled to Italy, Asia Minor and Egypt; and was an initiate in several cults or mysteries. The most famous incident in his life was...

Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson (13 November 1850 - 3 December 1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, and travel writer. His most famous works are Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. A literary celebrity during his lifetime, Stevenson...

The General Knowledge book series, are designed for specific country, are one of the most admired book for the improvement and learning purpose.This book contains information about Background, Geography, Natural resources, Land use, Environment. Population, Sex ratio, flag of the county, Area, Border countries,...

The goal of this book is to move our government, by educating America, to a place of responsible energy solutions which will produce financial and national security. It will provide a grass root opportunity for constituents to demand results from elected servants based on...

Heartless children on playgrounds call us "Dracula." Computer spell checkers want to change our name to "Drowsily." Well meaning strangers call us "Priscilla," "Drizella," or "Dru." Names have power. In some cultures, you don t even have a soul until you have a name....

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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

Prepositions: The Ultimate Book - Mastering English Prepositions - Revised Edition - A guide for developing successful speakers, Prepositions: The Ultimate Book proposes a pedagogical approach to the prepositions of the English language. Designed for all levels of students for easy comprehension and quick...

Mine resistant ambush protected (MRAP) vehicles offer a case study for investigating the current debate over the Pentagon's approach to developing and fielding irregular warfare capabilities. Yet some analysts now argue that MRAPs are not really useful for irregular warfare and are prohibitively expensive....

Collecting and analyzing data on unemployment, inflation, and inequality help describe the complex world around us. When published by the government, such data are called official statistics. They are reported by the media, used by politicians to lend weight to their arguments, and by...

A comprehensive re-evaluation of the objects discovered in the 1886 excavation by at Tell Dafana and a new assessment of the site's significance from the seventh to the fifth century BC.Author: Francois Leclere, Jeffrey SpencerISBN-10: 0861591992ISBN-13: 9780861591992Publisher: British Museum PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/08/2014Pages: 206Format: Paperback

Including new developments and publications which have appeared since the publication of the first edition in 1995, this second edition: *gives a comprehensive introductory account of event history modeling techniques and their use in applied research in economics and the social sciences; *demonstrates that...

The Ku Klux Klan has received much attention for its violent activities, but comparatively little research has been done on its musical legacy. The printed music that still exists is spread throughout the nation in both public and private collections. This work presents, chronologically,...

The Infourge Compendium of Models and Theories for Coaches, Facilitators, and Consultants by Max Palomeque is a desk reference designed especially for industry professionals working with individual clients, groups, teams, or organizations. Containing snapshots of over 300 different models and theories of behavioral change,...

The Unsung Figures in Rensselaer New York is about the light on the often-overlooked figures who have quietly shaped the city's rich tapestry of history. Nestled along the Hudson River, Rensselaer has been a silent witness to centuries of change, from its Dutch colonial...

Author: Michael PollickISBN-13: 9798224072514Publisher: Michael PollickLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/10/2024Pages: 140Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.41lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.33d

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Organizations" is a comprehensive guide designed to help businesses understand and implement effective DEI strategies. Authored by Deborah Benjamin of Words Matter Communications, a United Nations Global Compact member and expert in her field, this book offers a roadmap...

A beautifully illustrated handbook of hilarious slang and curious golfing terms as used by millions of professionals and social players around the world, essential reading for all players and followers of sport's most frustrating game, packed with wicked, witty, waspish and weird wordage from...

Welcome to the exciting world of robotics! This book is your gateway to understanding the fascinating field that combines technology, creativity, and problem-solving. Whether you're curious about how robots work or dream of building your own, these pages will guide you through the basics...

Step into a world of artistic wonder with the Iconic Guitars 2025 Calendar, featuring beautifully hand-drawn illustrations of the most legendary guitars in music history. Each month, admire a meticulously crafted depiction of an iconic guitar, accompanied by birthdays of the top guitarist of...

Wilhelm Humboldt's letters to a female friend provide a glimpse into the life and mind of an important figure in German Romanticism. His insights into language, philosophy, and education continue to influence scholars today.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important,...

Beautiful Leaved Plants is a stunning guide to the most exquisite and beautiful plants in cultivation in the UK. From their physical characteristics to their cultural history and significance, this book offers a rich and detailed portrait of these magnificent specimens. The extended catalogue...

This revised and updated new edition of the Handbook concentrates on India as it emerged after the economic reforms and the new economic policy of the 1980s and 1990s and as it develops in the twenty-first century.Author: Knut A. JacobsenISBN-10: 1032244062ISBN-13: 9781032244068Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

The aim of The Effective Museum: Big Ideas to Increase Impact is to provide every museum professional with practical ways to be more effective at achieving their intentional purposes. The short, pragmatic book provides museum professionals and students internationally with new perspectives on how...

This book has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted,...

This book reflects the author's extensive experience, both on type and training others to fly it. It contains many operating tips and facts that you don't normally find out until you have flown the machine for several hundred hours.Author: Phil CroucherISBN-10: 0973225394ISBN-13: 9780973225396Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage:...

The Southern Side: Or, Andersonville Prison 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...

Part dreambook and part practical guide, Knack Treehouses takes the reader a big step closer to having a house in the treetops. Replete with 450 full-color photographs, it covers all there is to know about designing, building, and enjoying unique elevated dwellings--both for kids...

In todays world, the use of numbers grows by the day, and we depend on them for so much. This book contains a series of lists that contain information about numbers and their use in society. They will be most useful to those with...

A all new variety of MockTails !!A non-alcoholic beverage is a beverage that contains no alcohol. Non-alcoholic mixed drinks (including punches, "virgin cocktails", or "mocktails") are often consumed by children, people whose religion restricts alcohol consumption, recovering alcoholics, and anyone wishing to enjoy flavorful...

Since October 1994, the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im) has had the authority to facilitate the financing of U.S. exports of defense articles and services, provided that Ex-Im determines that these items are nonlethal and primarily meant for civilian use. These "dual-use"...

Koa (Acacia koa A. Gray) wood is a culturally important and economically valu-able hardwood species in the Hawaiian Islands. It is native to Hawaii, found primar-ily on the larger of the islands, and occurs nowhere else in the world (Baker et al. 2009, Whitesell...

This manual provides standards for the execution of Army transportation functions in support of military operations. It reflects the shift to joint operations, prompted by the 1986 Goldwater- Nichols Act. It presents the transportation doctrine commanders require to integrate the Army's transportation capability with...

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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

Peter Hunt's How To Do It Book is a comprehensive guide that provides step-by-step instructions to complete a variety of tasks. The book covers a wide range of topics including home improvement, cooking, gardening, and crafting. It includes detailed illustrations and photographs to help...

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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

Author: Stephen TryonISBN-13: 9798989814510Publisher: Accountabilitycitizenship.OrgLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/30/2024Pages: 132Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.41lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.28d

Author: Nikola TeslaISBN-10: 080950166XISBN-13: 9780809501663Publisher: Wildside PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/19/2024Pages: 72Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.26lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.17d

What is theatre? What is performance? What connects them and how are they different? How have they been shaped by events, people, companies, practices and ideas in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries? And where are they heading next? The Routledge Companion to Theatre and...

Summer of 2020 presents a Poetic voice unearthed by the backdrop of the mindbendingevents in 2020. Devastating the sensibility of reasonable men and women.Black and White...all colors in between. Events that have stirred us from speechlessto responsive. Responding in ways with the expectation to...

The Legislative Drafter's Desk Reference, third edition, is a practical guide to drafting federal, state, and local laws. Designed for professional drafters as well as other legal professionals and students, it provides a trove of information and solid drafting principles in easy-to-understand language.In this...

Learn the ins and outs of the social security system in this accessible, easy-to-navigate guide with refreshed, updated information in Social Security 101, 2nd Edition.Too often, writing about social security turns the noteworthy details of the benefits into boring details about regulations or biased...

Within Adobe Walls chronicles the development of the Arizona Territorial Prison at Yuma, Arizona from 1875 to 1909, and what life was like for the 3000 criminals who spent "hard time" inside those walls. When first constructed, as permanent housing for Arizona's most dangerous...

A comprehensive guide to herbs, vitamins, and supplements, including their history and uses. Herbs, Vitamins, & Supplements for Wellness & Beauty is the newest edition of the bestselling classic, Herbs That Heal. This ultimate guide is the only herbal book you'll ever need. It...

The story of a war hero who is faced with a choice between what he believes is moral on the one hand, and his job, his family and the security of his country on the other.Steve Pritchard was a World War II fighter pilot...

Lively and critically aware, T. H. M. Gellar-Goad's A Commentary on Plautus' Curculio is the new reference text on the play. Curculio follows the efforts of the title character to trick a sex-trafficker into handing over an enslaved woman to the young man infatuated...

Victor A. Arana, M.D. understands the difficulties of immigrant life firsthand. Born in Peru, Arana came to the United States to work as a surgeon. Although he established a prominent medical career and raised a successful family in this country, he faced many obstacles...

"SYLVA: OR A DISCOURSE OF FOREST TREES" Volume 2 is a seminal work authored by means of John Evelyn, a seventeenth-century English writer, gardener, and diarist. This comprehensive volume is a continuation of Evelyn's exploration of wooded area timber and their cultivation, following the...

Like its bestselling predecessor, Multilevel Modeling Using R, Third Edition provides the reader with a helpful guide to conducting multilevel data modeling using the R software environment.Author: W. Holmes Finch, Jocelyn E. Bolin, Ken KelleyISBN-10: 1032363967ISBN-13: 9781032363967Publisher: CRC PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/05/2024Pages: 326Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.43lbsSize:...

The publications of the Historical Society of Schuylkill County offer a treasure trove of information about the history of this fascinating region. From biographical sketches of notable residents to detailed histories of local towns and industries, these volumes are an invaluable resource for anyone...

Beautiful Leaved Plants is a stunning guide to the most exquisite and beautiful plants in cultivation in the UK. From their physical characteristics to their cultural history and significance, this book offers a rich and detailed portrait of these magnificent specimens. The extended catalogue...