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Jnana Yoga (The Yoga of Knowledge) is a book of lectures by Swami Vivekananda as transcribed by Joseph Josiah Goodwin. The lectures were delivered mainly in New York and London. These lectures were recorded by Goodwin, a professional stenographer, who later became a disciple...

Understand Michael Porter's value chain in no time! Find out everything you need to know about this valuable business tool with this practical and accessible guide. The Harvard Business School professor Michael E. Porter has dedicated much of his career to studying competitive advantage....

The study of provenance--the history of the creation and ownership of an artefact, work of art, or specimen--provides insights into the history of taste and collecting, illuminating the social, economic, and historic trends in which an object was created and collected. It is as...

This book about American Indians is intended as a reading book for boys and girls in school. The native inhabitants of America are rapidly dying off or changing. Certainly some knowledge of them, their old location, and their Native American culture ought to be...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Author: Horatio HaleISBN-10: 1443783501ISBN-13: 9781443783507Publisher: Jepson...

The Railroad Pocketbook: A Quick Reference Cyclopedia Of Railroad Information (1906) is a comprehensive guidebook written by Fred Herbert Colvin. The book is designed to serve as a quick reference source for anyone interested in the railroad industry. It contains a wealth of information...

These streets of the mountain are not highways but byways well-travelled by water and animals and other mountain dwellers. Mary Austin's prose evokes the glory, power, and spirituality of nature. Streets of the Mountain is excerpted from Austin's Land of Little Rain (1903), an...

The Universal Code of Signals for the Mercantile Marine of All Nations is a comprehensive guidebook for sailors and navigators, written by G.B. Richardson and published in 1864. The book contains a complete set of signals that can be used to communicate between ships,...

Cormac's Glossary is a historical text originally written in the Irish language in the 10th century by Cormac mac Cuilenn�����in, a bishop and king of Munster. The text was translated into English in 1868 by John O'Donovan, a prominent Irish scholar and historian. The...

""The Universal Code of Signals for the Mercantile Marine of All Nations: With a Selection of Sentences Adapted for Convoys, and a System of Geometrical Signals"" is a book written by Frederick Marryat and published in 1854. The book is a comprehensive guide to...

A Drill Book For Practice Of The Principles Of Vocal Physiology, And Acquiring The Art Of Elocution And Oratory is a book written by Griffith, Allen Ayrault in 1868. The book is a guide for individuals who wish to improve their vocal physiology, elocution,...

""Fable, Fact and History"" by Willis Thornton is a book that explores the blurred lines between fable, fact and history. Thornton delves into the stories that have been passed down through generations, examining how they have been altered and adapted over time. He also...

A Treatise On Roads And Pavements is a comprehensive guidebook written by Ira Osborn Baker, an American civil engineer, and published in 1903. The book covers the design, construction, and maintenance of roads and pavements, including a detailed analysis of the materials used in...

The Dictionary Of The Language Of The Micmac Indians: Who Reside In Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Cape Breton And Newfoundland is a comprehensive reference book written by Silas Tertius Rand. The book provides an in-depth understanding of the language of the...

Creative Energy is a book that provides an introduction to the study of the Yih King, also known as the Book of Changes. Written by I. Mears, the book includes translations from the original text and aims to help readers understand the principles and...

Promus of Formularies and Elegancies is a collection of notes and phrases compiled by the renowned philosopher, statesman, and writer Sir Francis Bacon. The book contains over 6,000 entries, each representing a concise and memorable expression that Bacon believed could be used to enhance...

Bellini's Feast of the Gods: A Study in Venetian Humanism is a book written by Edgar Wind that explores the famous painting by Giovanni Bellini, Feast of the Gods. The book delves into the cultural and intellectual context of Venice during the Renaissance and...

This work brings together, for the first time in English translation, Hegel's journal publications from his years in Heidelberg (1816-18), writings which have been previously either untranslated or only partially translated into English. The Heidelberg years marked Hegel's return to university teaching and represented...

- Essential survival advice in a convenient, portable format - Durable, laminated, lightweight reference - Valuable tips and reminders in a user-friendly style Backpackers, climbers, hikers, and other outdoor enthusiasts will want this in their packs; drivers in rugged terrain or foul weather will...

Three Years on the Plains is a classic Native American history text by Edmund B. Tuttle. The interest which boys are taking in all that relates to our Native American tribes, and the greediness they manifest in devouring the sensational stories published so cheaply,...

A 30-day beginner's guide for learning American Sign Language There's an easy way to leap right in to learning American Sign Language (ASL). American Sign Language for Beginners delivers 30 days of lessons that will help you sign with those in your home, community,...

More than 250,000 copies sold A creative writer's shelf should hold at least three essential books: a dictionary, a style guide, and Writing Fiction. Janet Burroway's best-selling classic is the most widely used creative writing text in America, and for more than three decades...

In a situation where survival is at stake, plants can provide crucial food and medicine. Their safe usage requires absolutely positive identification, knowing how to prepare them for eating, and a solid awareness of any dangerous properties they might have. Familiarity with the botanical...

For more than thirty years, Writing for Social Scientists has been a lifeboat for writers in all fields, from beginning students to published authors. It starts with a powerful reassurance: Academic writing is stressful, and even accomplished scholars like sociologist Howard S. Becker struggle...

Economics is not a field that is known for good writing. Charts, yes. Sparkling prose, no. Except, that is, when it comes to Deirdre Nansen McCloskey. Her conversational and witty yet always clear style is a hallmark of her classic works of economic history,...

For many years the theology of liberation, which emerged from Latin America in the 1970s, was viewed with suspicion and even hostility in Rome. In this historic exchange, Father Gustavo Guti駻rez, one of the original architects of liberation theology, and Cardinal Gerhard M?ler, current...

The working dog conditioning and training manual developed by the U.S. military--from simple commands to border security to complex actions, such as those performed by the dog Cairo in the raid that killed Osama Bin laden.Author: Department of DefenseISBN-10: 1493045067ISBN-13: 9781493045068Publisher: Lyons PressLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

Take your skills to the next level and get moremeaning out of the English languageReading English texts that are created especially for ESL students like you is a critical part to learning the language, but that does not mean you have to be bored...

Myths and Mysteries of Oklahoma reveals the dark and ominous cloud of mysteries and myths that hovers over the Sooner State. This book offers residents, travelers, history buffs, and ghost hunters a refreshingingly lively collection of stories about Oklahoma's unsolved murders, legendary villains, lingering...

- Es perjudicial lavarme el pelo muy a menudo?- Cada cuánto tiempo debo hacerlo?- Cortarme el pelo hace que me crezca más fuerte?- Qué corte es el ideal para mi cara?- Cómo debo cepillarme el pelo para conseguir mucho más brillo?María Baras, directora artística...

Museums are amazing places doing astonishing things, often with little time and money. How do you create quality museum programming without breaking the bank? This book presents successful programs that have been successfully presented in real museums across the country for under $100. Each...

Scout Courtesy, Customs And Drills: A Manual For Troop And Council Leaders is a guidebook written by the Boy Scouts of America. It contains detailed instructions on the proper etiquette, customs, and drills that are expected of scouts and leaders in the organization. The...

Everything engineers need to know about mechanical vibration and shock...in one authoritative reference work This fully updated and revised 3rd edition addresses the entire field of mechanical vibration and shock as one of the most important types of load and stress applied to structures,...

Everything engineers need to know about mechanical vibration and shock...in one authoritative reference work! This fully updated and revised 3rd edition addresses the entire field of mechanical vibration and shock as one of the most important types of load and stress applied to structures,...

A good portrait of Locke would require an elaborate background. His is not a figure to stand statuesquely in a void: the pose might not seem grand enough for bronze or marble. Rather he should be painted in the manner of the Dutch masters,...

The Study and Practice of Astral Projection by Robert Crookall is a comprehensive guide to the techniques and theories behind astral projection. The book provides a detailed explanation of what astral projection is and how it can be achieved through various methods such as...

""A Critical Lexicon and Concordance to the English and Greek New Testament: N thru Z"" is a comprehensive reference book written by Ethelbert W. Bullinger. This book is an essential tool for scholars, pastors, and students who want to study the New Testament in...

This is the most wide-ranging, comprehensive, and up-to-date dictionary of archaeology available. Over 4,000 A-Z entries explain the terms encountered in academic and popular archaeological literature, in lectures, and on television. Topics covered include artifacts, techniques, terminology, people, sites, and periods, and specialist areas...

Elements of Debating: A Manual for Use in High Schools and Academies By Leverett S. Lyon Contents I-What Argumentation Is II-What Debate Is III-The Requirements of Successful Debating IV-Determining the Issues V-How to Prove the Issues VI-The Brief. The Choice and Use of Evidence...

This companion workbook contains additional exercises as well as a crossword puzzle, ideas for student compositions and dialogues, an English-language explanation of an aspect of Greek culture, a grammar review, and an exam, all aimed at inspiring students to explore the Greek world in...

In September of 1989, Peter M. Franzese chose to write the life story of his Brooklyn Nana, Nettie Boniface, for a sixth grade English class assignment. While he sat with a spiral notebook and pen in hand over the course of a month, Nana...

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...

The Complete Book of Chess Openings by Fred Reinfeld is a comprehensive guide to the various openings in the game of chess. The book covers all the major openings, including the King's Pawn, Queen's Pawn, Indian, Sicilian, and French defenses, as well as many...

The ""Thirty Second Degree and Officer's Guide"" is a comprehensive guidebook for members of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite. This book contains complete opening and closing ceremonies for the 32nd degree, as well as detailed instructions for officers and members of the organization....

Barlow's Tables Of Squares Cubes Square Roots Cube Roots And Reciprocals is a reference book written by L. J. Comrie. The book is a comprehensive collection of tables that provide the square, cube, square root, cube root, and reciprocal values of numbers ranging from...

The New Encyclopedia of Freemasonry Volume 1 is a comprehensive reference book written by Arthur Edward Waite. It is a detailed guide to the history, philosophy, and practices of Freemasonry, one of the oldest and most secretive organizations in the world. The book is...

A Guide to Old English has established itself as the most thorough and most stimulating introduction to the language of Anglo-Saxon England. This revised edition adds ten basic texts, together with full notes and a comprehensive glossary, which convert the Guide into a self-contained...

The change will come. And it's not far away, I promise you that. Some figure will emerge from the dark screaming 'Get out of the way'. And not far behind others will follow... The young are waiting. In all their power. Knocking on the...

The Emergence of the Modern Museum, a unique compendium of original sources, presents a detailed and dynamic account of the development of the museum and its practices in Britain during a crucial period of formation. From poignant recollections of visits to stately homes to...

Each Haynes manual is written for the do-it-yourselfer and provides step-by-step instructions based on a complete disassembly of the vehicle. This hands-on experience provides the reader with specific and detailed instructions for performing everything from basic maintenance and troubleshooting to a complete engine overhaul....