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A classic of Christian apologetics Part spiritual autobiography, part apologetics, Orthodoxy is G.K. Chesterton's account of his own journey to faith. Chesterton didn’t set out to write a defense of……続きを見る

The Definitive Introduction To The Relationship Between Religion And Science ∗ In The Beginning: Why Did the Big Bang Occur? ∗ Quantum Physics: A Challenge to Our Assumptions About Reality? ∗ Darwin……続きを見る

The anthology 'Nathaniel Hawthorne: Letters, Diaries, Reminiscences & Extensive Biographies' offers a multifaceted exploration into the personal and literary spheres of one of America's canonical wr……続きを見る

In 'Robert Browning' by G. K. Chesterton, the author provides a comprehensive analysis of the life and works of the famous poet, Robert Browning. Chesterton delves into Browning's poetry, exploring ……続きを見る

This book is a memoir piece about my struggle at college to study and the blockages I had to overcome in life until reaching university. 続きを見る

In 'William Cobbett' by G. K. Chesterton, readers are immersed in a compelling exploration of the political and social views of the controversial English writer and radical reformer, William Cobbett……続きを見る

In 'Robert Louis Stevenson' by G.K. Chesterton, the renowned author explores the life and literary works of the celebrated Scottish novelist and travel writer. Through a blend of biographical inform……続きを見る

In 'The Common Objects of the Country' by J.G. Wood, the author presents a comprehensive exploration of the natural world around us. Through vivid descriptions and detailed illustrations, Wood delve……続きを見る

A state-of-the-art illustrated field guide to the birds of Costa Rica Costa Rica is among the most popular birding destinations in the world, with a breathtaking diversity of neotropical birdlife an……続きを見る

A History of Chinese Literature is THE classic introduction to Chinese literature, which has given to the world exquisite poetry and such classics as Monkey, The Analects of Confucius, the works of ……続きを見る

In the biographical work 'The Life of John Ruskin' by W. G. Collingwood, readers are taken on a detailed journey through the life of the eminent art critic and social thinker, John Ruskin. Collingwo……続きを見る

V. G. Chertkov's 'The Last Days of Tolstoy' is a poignant and insightful exploration of Leo Tolstoy's final days, delving into his spiritual struggles, philosophical beliefs, and the complexities of……続きを見る

In 'William Blake' by G.K. Chesterton, the author provides a comprehensive analysis of the life and works of the famous poet and painter. Chesterton delves into the mystical and visionary aspects of……続きを見る

After the Nazis took power, Heppner, a member of a privileged middle-class German Jewish family, suffered from constant anti-Semitism. But Kristallnacht, in November 1938, introduced a new level of ……続きを見る

In May 1996 a number of expeditions attempted to climb Mount Everest on the Southeast Ridge route. Each group contained world class climbers and relative novices, some of whom had paid tens of thous……続きを見る

Cosplay. Celebrity impersonation. Historical reenactment. Drag. Ren Fairs. Through research and stories, come discover the transformational world of costumes, and how they can be used to uncover, cu……続きを見る

In this meticulously curated anthology, 'Charles Dickens,' the editors have brought together a collection that explores the enduring significance and immense literary breadth of one of the nineteent……続きを見る

Woodrow Wilson’s presidential campaign in 1912 marked the beginning of a remarkable personal and political collaboration between Wilson and Colonel Edward M. House. The book traces the complexities ……続きを見る

An American Teacher in Argentina tells the story of Mary E. Gorman who in 1869 was the first North American woman to accept President Domingo F. Sarmiento’s invitation to set up normal schools in Ar……続きを見る

Childhood Interrupted Shortly before wrapping up the section of his autobiography devoted to his happy, dreamy early childhood, Arthur Mittermaier notes that his life seems to have been "made up of ……続きを見る

This story is now more relevant than ever as the latest science is now validating the protocols of Dr. Livingston-Wheeler who will one day be placed in the same class as Pasteur, Curie, Salk/Sabin a……続きを見る

Can your difficulties become stepping-stones to a successful future? Can a young boy overcome a serious reading difficulty and achieve beyond all expectations? For a few gruelling years in a Catholi……続きを見る

The horrors of warfare through the eyes of an infantryman. From the human wave attacks in the Korean War, captivity in Laos, combat in Vietnam, to moving up the ranks and retiring as the highest enl……続きを見る

Their relationship was that of fairy tales. Their devotion so intense they wed each other not once, but twice. In the first book to focus on both Natalie Wood and Robert Wagner, the author of the be……続きを見る

The magisterial collaboration over half a lifetime between historian Dumas Malone and his subject, Thomas Jefferson, is the basis for William G. Hyland Jr.'s compelling Long Journey with Mr. Jeffers……続きを見る

The amazing story of one of the greatest math problems of all time and the reclusive genius who solved it In the tradition of Fermat’s Enigma and Prime Obsession, George Szpiro brings to life the gi……続きを見る

One of the biggest questions of the financial crisis has not been answered until now: What happened at Lehman Brothers and why was it allowed to fail, with aftershocks that rocked the global economy……続きを見る

First published between 1860-1861, “The Uncommercial Traveller” is a collection of literary sketches and reminiscences written by Charles Dickens. They represent his main contributions to the journa……続きを見る

Suzy and Nancy Goodman were more than sisters. They were best friends, confidantes, and partners in the grand adventure of life. For three decades, nothing could separate them. Not college, not marr……続きを見る

This is an electronic edition of the complete book complemented by author biography. This book features a table of contents linked to every chapter. The book was designed for optimal navigation on t……続きを見る