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Report copyright infringementby Maurice Maeterlinck (Author), Richard Hovey (Author)Experience the ethereal beauty of Maurice Maeterlinck's "Pelleas and Melisande," a cornerstone of French drama and a landmark of the Symbolist movement. This evocative play weaves a tapestry of fantasy and mystery, exploring themes of love, fate, and the unspoken truths that lie beneath the surface of human relationships. As a seminal work in European literature, "Pelleas and Melisande" continues to resonate w...

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Report copyright infringementby Christopher Smart (Author)Title: On the goodness of the Supreme Being. A poetical essay.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million bo...

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Report copyright infringementby T. E. Lawrence (Author), Malcolm Brown (Editor)Although T.E. Lawrence was one of the greatest letter writers of our century, at least two thirds of his letters collected here have never been published before. This selection contains his correspondence with Mrs. George Bernard Shaw. Number of Pages: 604 Dimensions: 1.22 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN Publication Date: August 25, 2008

Dhruva's Penance: A Sanskrit Drama In Five Acts (1905)

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Report copyright infringementby C. M. Padmanabhachar (Author)Dhruva's Penance is a Sanskrit drama written by Padmanabhachar, C. M. and first published in 1905. The play is divided into five acts and tells the story of Dhruva, a young prince who is abandoned by his stepmother and seeks to gain the favor of the god Vishnu through intense penance. Along the way, he encounters various obstacles and temptations, including a beautiful nymph who tries to seduce him. Ultimately, Dhruva's devotion and...

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Report copyright infringementby Walter W. Rouse Ball (Author), Julius Petersen (Author), Horatio Scott Carslaw (Author)""String Figures and Other Monographs"" is a collection of essays by Walter William Rouse Ball, a mathematician and historian of science. The book contains a variety of topics, including the history of mathematics, the properties of numbers, and the art of making string figures. The first section of the book explores the history of mathematics, covering topics such as the dev...

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Report copyright infringementby George Grotz (Author)Being Practical Information For Everybody About The Care, Repair, And Refinishing Of Furniture, With Easy To Follow Directions And Tricks Of The Trade That Use Commonly Available Materials, All Presented With The Author's Usual Hilarious Anecdotes In The Yankee Manner And More About His Infamous Uncle George. Number of Pages: 304 Dimensions: 0.64 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN Publication Date: September 21, 2013 ...

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Report copyright infringementby Nicki Edwards (Author)""How To Make Dolls, Doll Clothes And Doll Furniture"" by Nicki Edwards is a comprehensive guide to creating handmade dolls, their clothing, and furniture. The book is aimed at both beginners and experienced crafters, and covers a wide range of techniques and materials. The book is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different aspect of doll making. The first part covers the basics of doll making, including choosing materials, cre...

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Report copyright infringementby May Morris (Author)Decorative Needlework is a comprehensive guide to various needlework techniques and designs, written by May Morris and published in 1893. Morris was a prominent figure in the Arts and Crafts movement, and this book reflects her expertise and passion for the decorative arts.The book covers a wide range of needlework techniques, including embroidery, applique, quilting, and lace-making. Each section includes detailed instructions and illustrati...

Nicholas Flammel's Exposition of the Hieroglyphical Figures

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Report copyright infringementby Nicholas Flammel (Author)This Is A New Release Of The Original 1922 Edition. Number of Pages: 62 Dimensions: 0.13 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN Publication Date: March 30, 2014

Bestseller: Wired, Analog, and Digital Writings

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Report copyright infringementby Paul Levinson (Author), Paul Levinson (Introduction by)Acclaimed media theorist and award-winning science-fiction writer Paul Levinson here brings his dual talents to bear on probing the hurtling information revolution, and the way it is transforming our lives. Computers as judges, books programmed to appeal to literally everyone's personal tastes, the civil rights of robots, the extinction of extinction via reclaimed DNA--these and many other cutting-edge them...

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Report copyright infringementby Wisut Ponnimit (Author), Matthew Chozick (Translator), Banana Yoshimoto (Afterword by)"The English manga book you simply have to buy" --Time Out Tokyo Magazine "It's as if magic coats the pages" --Novelist Banana Yoshimoto "Fans of alternative, independent manga ought to give Him Her That a look" --Otaku USA Magazine It all begins with a feat of imagination in the ocean. Guided by a high-tech scuba helmet, a young woman comes across a machine that allows her to...

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Report copyright infringementby David Sedaris (Author)David Sedaris returns with his first collection of personal essays since the bestselling Calypso. Back when restaurant menus were still printed on paper, and wearing a mask--or not--was a decision made mostly on Halloween, David Sedaris spent his time doing normal things. As Happy-Go-Lucky opens, he is learning to shoot guns with his sister, visiting muddy flea markets in Serbia, buying gummy worms to feed to ants, and telling his nonagena...

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Report copyright infringementby Mabel Dodge 1879-1962 Luhan (Author)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, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work i...

The Poetry of W. H. Auden; the Disenchanted Island

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Report copyright infringementby Monroe Kirklyndorf Spears (Author)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, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is ...

The Moral and Historical Works of Lord Bacon: Including his Essays, Apophthegms, Wisdom of the Ancients, New Atlantis, and Life of Henry the Seventh

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Report copyright infringementby Joseph Devey (Author)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, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important e...

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Report copyright infringementby William Austen-Leigh (Created by), Richard Arthur Austen-Leigh (Created by), Jane 1775-1817 Austen (Author)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, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on...

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Report copyright infringementby Mary Johnston (Author)I. THE THREE SHIPS SAIL II. THE ADVENTURERS III. JAMESTOWN IV. JOHN SMITH V. THE SEA ADVENTURE VI. SIR THOMAS DALE VII. YOUNG VIRGINIA VIII. ROYAL GOVERNMENT IX. MARYLAND X. CHURCH AND KINGDOM XI. COMMONWEALTH AND RESTORATION XII. NATHANIEL BACON XIII. REBELLION AND CHANGE XIV. THE CAROLINAS XV. ALEXANDER SPOTSWOOD XVI. GEORGIA Number of Pages: 124 Dimensions: 0.26 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN Publication Date: M...

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Report copyright infringementby O. Henry (Author)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, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enoug...

General Motors Engineering Journal, V6, No. 1-4, 1959

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Report copyright infringementby General Motors Corporation (Editor), John Bryant (Editor), Thomas F. Macan (Editor)Additional Contributors Include Russell V. Fisher, Robert J. Dika, Harry S. Ford And Many Others. For Educators In The Fields Of Engineering And Allied Sciences. Number of Pages: 258 Dimensions: 0.54 x 11.02 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: May 18, 2013

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Report copyright infringementby Herbert S. Conover (Author)The Grounds Maintenance Handbook by Herbert S. Conover is a comprehensive guide to maintaining and improving outdoor spaces. This book covers a wide range of topics, including lawn care, tree and shrub maintenance, irrigation systems, and pest control. With detailed instructions and illustrations, readers will learn how to create and maintain beautiful and functional outdoor spaces. The book also includes information on equipment and ...

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Report copyright infringementby Frederick List (Author), George A. Matile (Translator), Stephen Colwell (Other)The ""National System of Political Economy"" is a classic work of economic theory written by German economist Friedrich List. First published in 1841, the book argues for the importance of a strong national economy and the role of government in promoting economic growth and development. List's ideas were highly influential in the development of the German economy during the 19th cent...

The Bent Family In America: Being Mainly A Genealogy Of The Descendants Of John Bent Who Settled In Sudbury, Massachusetts, In 1638

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Report copyright infringementby Allen H. Bent (Author)""The Bent Family In America"" is a comprehensive genealogy book that traces the lineage of the Bent family in America, primarily focusing on the descendants of John Bent who settled in Sudbury, Massachusetts in 1638. The book is authored by Allen H. Bent and provides a detailed account of the family's history, including information on their origins, migration to America, and subsequent generations. The book also includes biographical sket...

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Report copyright infringementby Thomas Fensch (Author)Steinbeck and Covici is a major contribution to the literature about John Steinbeck. "Steinbeck Quarterly" magazine wrote, "Thomas Fensch offers the first comprehensive account of one of John Steinbeck's most enduring, intimate, and important relationships: his association with his editor, Pascal Covici. The results are revealing, and broaden the dimension of Steinbeck studies." This book was first published in l979 and received not one, b...

Indian Folk-Songs Of Pennsylvania: An Address By Henry W. Shoemaker Before The College Club, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, November 24th, 1925

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Report copyright infringementby Henry W. Shoemaker (Author)Indian Folk-Songs of Pennsylvania is a book written by Henry W. Shoemaker, which provides an in-depth analysis of the folk songs and music of the Native American tribes that inhabited the state of Pennsylvania. The book is based on a speech that Shoemaker delivered before the College Club in Williamsport, Pennsylvania on November 24th, 1925.Shoemaker explores the rich cultural heritage of the Native American tribes, including the Lena...

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Report copyright infringementby Leslie Jamison (Author)From the "astounding" (Entertainment Weekly), "spectacularly evocative" (The Atlantic), and "brilliant" (Los Angeles Times) author of the New York Times bestsellers The Recovering and The Empathy Exams comes a return to the essay form in this expansive book. With the virtuosic synthesis of memoir, criticism, and journalism for which Leslie Jamison has been so widely acclaimed, the fourteen essays in Make It Scream, Make It Burn explore t...

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Report copyright infringementby George S. Arundale (Author)""You"" by George S. Arundale is a spiritual book that explores the nature of the self and the universe. The author presents a philosophical and metaphysical perspective on the nature of consciousness, reality, and the human experience. The book is divided into chapters that cover topics such as the nature of the self, the power of thought, the law of cause and effect, and the role of the individual in creating their own reality. Thro...

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Report copyright infringementby Franz Hartmann (Author)The Life of Paracelsus and the Substance of His Teachings is a biographical and philosophical work written by Franz Hartmann. The book details the life of Paracelsus, a renowned physician and alchemist who lived during the Renaissance period. It explores his teachings on medicine, philosophy, and spirituality, which were revolutionary for their time. The book delves into Paracelsus' unique approach to healing, which combined traditional m...

The Gentle Giant's Lady and Her Friend: Selected Letters of Veronica Boulter Toynbee, 1964-1980

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Report copyright infringementby Veronica Boulter Toynbee (Author), Lois Wiegardt Whitaker (Editor)This collection of letters chronicles the sixteen-year friendship between Lois Wiegardt Whitaker and Veronica Boulter Toynbee, the wife (and later widow) of renowned historian Arnold Toynbee. Through their deeply personal and intellectual exchanges, the letters offer insight into Toynbee's later years, the evolving lives of both women, and the growth of Whitaker's own family, including her son Da...

Through Five Republics on Horseback Being an Account of Many Wanderings in South America

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Report copyright infringementby G. Whitfield Ray (Author), Reverend J. G. Brown (Introduction by)""Through Five Republics on Horseback"" is a travelogue written by G. Whitfield Ray about his adventures in South America. The book chronicles his journeys through five different countries: Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. Ray travels on horseback, exploring the diverse landscapes of each country and immersing himself in the local cultures. He encounters a variety of interesting pe...

Letters Of Royal And Illustrious Ladies Of Great Britain V3: From The Commencement Of The Twelfth Century To The Close Of The Reign Of Queen Mary

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Report copyright infringementby Mary Anne Everett Wood (Author)""Letters of Royal and Illustrious Ladies of Great Britain V3"" is a historical book that features a collection of letters written by prominent women from the 12th century to the end of the reign of Queen Mary. The author, Mary Anne Everett Wood, has compiled letters from various sources, including private collections and archives, to provide an insight into the lives and thoughts of these remarkable women. The book sheds light on...

How to Prepare for the Past: Travels in Music and Time

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Report copyright infringementby Brian Cullman (Author)Writer and musician Brian Cullman's rapturous evocation of life in the bike lane, before the world was digital, when music was everything and magic was everywhere, encompassing friendships with Lester Bangs, Nick Drake, Big Joe Turner, Tim Hardin, and Paul Bowles. When people asked Brian Cullman his favourite song, he would say the radio. It was all one sound. It was all one song: the drums and the words, the words without words, the rhyth...

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Report copyright infringementby John Hancock Life Insurance Co (Author)Lafayette: Friend of America is a book published by John Hancock Life Insurance Co. that tells the story of the Marquis de Lafayette, a French aristocrat who played a crucial role in the American Revolution. The book covers Lafayette's early life in France, his decision to fight for American independence, and his experiences serving under George Washington. It also explores his contributions to the war effort, including hi...