The Gentlemen's Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness
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From advice on how to treat ladies to how to behave at a party this handy 19th-century guidebook will delight readers with it's entertaining nuggets of wisdom.Ever wondered what to do in polite society if you find an insect in your food? Or how a gentleman should ask a lady to dance? And what on earth is the etiquette for smoking cigars? First published in 1860, this classic guide to gentlemanly behavior is a veritable mine of information and indispensable advice for aspiring gentlemen. No matter if a man finds himself at home, in the street, or in a place of amusement, he has but to leaf...
Number of pages: ~ 289 pages
Amazon Rating ~ 4.5/5

by John Stuart Mill
Principles Of Political Economy
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The standard economics textbook for more than a generation, John Stuart Mill’s Principles of Political Economy (1848) was really as much a synthesis of his predecessors’ ideas as it was an original economic treatise. Heavily influenced by the work of David Ricardo, and also taking ideas from Adam Smith and Thomas Malthus, Mill systematically demonstrated how important economic concepts could be applied to real-world situations. In his emphasis on realism, Mill thus took economics out of the realm of the abstract and placed it squarely within the context of society. For instance, he made a...
Number of pages: ~ 268 pages
Amazon Rating ~ 4.7/5

On The Study Of Celtic Literature
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THE following remarks on the study of Celtic Literature formed the substance of four lectures given by me in the chair of poetry at Oxford. They were first published in the Cornhill Magazine, and are now reprinted from thence. Again and again, in the course of them, I have marked the very humble scope intended; which is, not to treat any special branch of scientific Celtic studies (a task for which I am quite incompetent), but to point out the many directions in which the results of those studies offer matter of general interest, and to insist on the benefit we may all derive from knowing the...
Number of pages: ~ 100 pages
Amazon Rating ~ 4.8/5

The Art of Photography: An Approach to Personal Expression
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This is an updated and newly revised edition of the classic book The Art of Photography: An Approach to Personal Expression. Originally published in 1994 and first revised in 2010, The Art of Photography has sold well over 100,000 copies and has firmly established itself as the most readable, understandable, and complete textbook on photography. Featuring nearly 200 beautiful photographs in both black-and-white and color, as well as numerous charts, graphs, and tables, this book presents the world of photography to beginner, intermediate, and advanced photographers who seek to make a personal...
Number of pages: ~ 408 pages
Amazon Rating ~ 4.6/5

Answer Key for Alif Baa, Third Edition: Answer Key for Alif Baa: Introduction to Arabic Letters and Sounds (Al-Kitaab Arabic Language Program) (Arabic Edition)
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This answer key is to be used with Alif Baa: Introduction to Letters and Sounds, Third Edition. Please note that this answer key contains answers for exercises that are in the book. It does not contain answers for exercises only on the Companion Website....
Number of pages: ~ 19 pages
Amazon Rating ~ 4.6/5

The Power of Your Subconscious Mind
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Here is the complete, original text of the millions-selling self- help guide that reveals your invisible power to attain any goal-paired with a compelling bonus work, How to Attract Money. The Power of Your Subconscious Mind, one of the most beloved and bestselling inspirational guides of all time, shows how changing your thought patterns can produce dramatic improvements in your life. Using practical, easy-to-understand techniques and real-world case studies, Dr. Joseph Murphy reveals the vast influences of the subconscious mind on all aspects of existence-money, relationships, jobs,...
Number of pages: ~ 384 pages
Amazon Rating ~ 4.7/5

Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life
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#1 New York Times Bestseller At last, a book that shows you how to build—design—a life you can thrive in, at any age or stage Designers create worlds and solve problems using design thinking. Look around your office or home—at the tablet or smartphone you may be holding or the chair you are sitting in. Everything in our lives was designed by someone. And every design starts with a problem that a designer or team of designers seeks to solve. In this book, Bill Burnett and Dave Evans show us how design thinking can help us create a life that is both meaningful and fulfilling, regardless of...
Number of pages: ~ 199 pages
Amazon Rating ~ 4.6/5

by Ryan Holiday
Ego is the Enenmy
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The instant Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and international bestseller “While the history books are filled with tales of obsessive visionary geniuses who remade the world in their image with sheer, almost irrational force, I’ve found that history is also made by individuals who fought their egos at every turn, who eschewed the spotlight, and who put their higher goals above their desire for recognition.” —from the prologue Many of us insist the main impediment to a full, successful life is the outside world. In fact, the most common enemy lies within: our ego. Early in our careers, it...
Number of pages: ~ 168 pages
Amazon Rating ~ 4.6/5

by C. S. Lewis
The Problem of Pain
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Lewis's first book of theology: an examination of physical pain and mental suffering, and their place in the universe....
Number of pages: ~ 154 pages
Amazon Rating ~ 4.6/5

by Rachel L. Carson
Under the Sea-Wind
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Rachel Carson—pioneering environmentalist and author of Silent Spring—opens our eyes to the wonders of the natural world in her groundbreaking paean to the sea. Celebrating the mystery and beauty of birds and sea creatures in their natural habitat, Under the Sea-Wind—Rachel Carson’s first book and her personal favorite—is the early masterwork of one of America’s greatest nature writers. Evoking the special mystery and beauty of the shore and the open sea—its limitless vistas and twilight depths—Carson’s astonishingly intimate, unforgettable portrait captures the delicate negotiations of an...
Number of pages: ~ 135 pages
Amazon Rating ~ 4.8/5