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Pillars of Humanity
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Nestled on the south-western spur of Mount Parnassus, the Delphic oracle, seat of the "e;Delphic Sybil"e;, was the most learned, opulent and celebrated religious centre of the classical Greek world. In the fore temple of the sun-god, Apollo, at Delphi, 148 brief maxims were inscribed on votive pillars surrounding the visiting pilgrim. They were known as the Delphic Admonitions: the milestones of the path to an enlightened and happy life. Attributed either to the divine revelation of Apollo's wisdom or to the Seven Sages of Antiquity, the philosophers who laid the foundations of Western culture, the Delphic Admonitions are a sublime summary of Ancient Greek philosophical and theological teachings, addressed to the savant and the common man alike. In this work, all 148 Delphic Admonitions are presented complete with historical commentary and semantic analysis of each one, so as to render them easy to comprehend even to the reader unfamiliar with the particulars of the ancient Greek world. Each Admonition is embellished with historical notes concerning the prevalent philosophical and theological notions of the Classical era as well as anecdotal accounts from the lives of philosophers to serve as examples. Furthermore, an appendix containing the Delphic Admonitions in ancient Greek is supplied for the cross-reference and research needs of the discerning reader. The Delphic Admonitions comprise a complete system by which one may chose to lead a harmonious and balanced life of happiness, dealing with every aspect of human existence - from the most mundane practices of everyday living to the abstract spiritual notions which govern belief in the preternatural.
First Class Phonics - Book 2
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First Class Phonics is a series of books designed to help children quickly become proficient readers and writers.These books use Synthetic Phonics, a high-quality teaching method recognised all over the world. In Synthetic Phonics, children focus on the skills that enable them to read and spell words accurately. They recognise the importance of every sound they hear in the spoken word and learn to blend these sounds so that they can read words from the very beginning of the program.It is essential that children develop the ability to hear, identify and manipulate individual sounds in order to read fluently. This book provides a range of fun activities to ensure this happens.Book 2 covers the sounds b, f, ff, l, ll, ss, j, v, w, x, y, z, zz and qu. It teaches the tricky words my, her, of, all, you, they and into. The last chapter contains a story that uses only words built from the sounds taught in this book.
Confessions of an English Opium-Eater
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English author Thomas de Quincey's autobiographical account of his addiction to laudanum (opium and alcohol) was his first major success. It paints a fascinating picture of the lives of the opium-eaters in 19th century London.
101 Amazing Space Jokes
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This rip-roaring collection of 101 of the most far-out jokes you have ever heard is so funny you might just float away! Jack Goldstein takes the laughs into the stratosphere in an amazing book containing over one hundred jokes that will have the whole family laughing. Organised into categories such as astronauts, aliens, planets and more so you have a space-themed joke for every occasion, this is an ideal addition to any budding comedian's bookshelf. How do you organise a space party? You planet!
Autobiography of Charles Darwin
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The autobiography of one of the most influential people of the modern age. This was taken from writings and letters that Darwin wrote for his family, edited by his son Francis Darwin, and published posthumously.
David Copperfield
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Said to be the most autobiographical of Dickens' novels, this is the story of a young man's adventures on his journey from an unhappy and impoverished childhood to the discovery of his vocation as a successful novelist. During the writing of this novel, Dickens drew revealingly on his own experiences to create one of his most exuberant and enduringly popular works, filled with tragedy and comedy in equal measure.
101 Amazing What Do You Call Jokes
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What do you call a collection of more than one hundred of the funniest 'what do you call' jokes? 101 Amazing What Do You Call Jokes of course! Jack Goldstein takes you on a river ride through the rapids of comedy with this ultimate collection of some of the funniest jokes of all time. Organised into categories such as things on a man's head, things on a woman's head, animals and more, budding comedians will now have a 'what do you call' joke for every occasion. What do you call a woman with only one leg? Eileen!
Desperate Remedies
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Thomas Hardy's breakthrough novel from 1871. Cytherea Graye becomes maid to the eccentric Miss Aldclyffe.
Discovery of the Source of the Nile
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The journals of John Hanning Speke, the British Indian Army officer who was the first European to discover Lake Victoria, the source of the River Nile.
Doctor Thorne
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Anthony Trollope's third novel in the fantastic series 'Chronicles of Barsetshire' follows Mary Thorne, the niece of the titular Doctor Thomas Thorne, and her romantic troubles with Frank Gresham, the only son of the local squire.
Dog Crusoe and His Master
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A story of adventure in the western prairies by the Scottish master of juvenile fiction, Robert Michael Ballantyne.
Dressed Game and Poultry a la Mode
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Fantastic classic recipes for cooking game and poultry, from classic favourites like chicken, to more outlandish like quail.
Dubliners
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A collection of short stories by James Joyce.A wonderful depiction of Irish life in the early twentieth century, contains 15 short stories.
Early Kings of Norway
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A fascinating look at some of the early Viking kings, such as Olafr Tryggvason (Olaf the First), and Knut den Mektige (Canute the Great). Written by famed historian Thomas Carlyle.
Early Short Fiction of Edith Wharton
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A fantastic collection of early short works by American novelist, short story writer and designer Edith Wharton.
101 Amazing Facts About London
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In this amazing eBook you will find more than one hundred facts about London. What are the top landmarks, museums and galleries to visit? What is the history of the London Underground? Separated into sections covering these topics and more (such as its history, its culture and the many bridges which span the Thames river), you will learn some fascinating information!Whether you are planning on visiting London, working on a geography project or just want to know more about an amazing historic city, this is an excellent addition to your bookshelf. Find the information you need, fast!
Egyptian Ideas of the Future Life
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A fascinating look at the religious beliefs of the ancient Egyptians by renowned Egyptologist, Orientalist, and philologist E. A. Wallis Budge, who worked for the world famous British Museum.
Learning a Hard Trade
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When the Urlan knight, Dengan, was killed for the belt he wore his death was swiftly avenged. But some years later his son, Trulor Dengankin tries to discover the secret of the belt. This leads him to attempt to finish the task that cost his father his life. In solving the mystery he has to face such perils of war, savage beastmen, lawyers, and young ladies wishing to purchase ribbon.
Famous Stories Every Child Should Know
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A fantastic collection of 11 traditional tales, many of them forgotten classics that deserve to be rediscovered.
Fascination of London
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The Fascination of London' was a series of guide books written by Sir Walter Besant and G. E. Mitton about various different areas of London. This book is about the area of Westminster, the seat of power in England for almost a thousand years, and home to the Palace of Westminster (the Houses of Parliament) and Westminster Abbey.
I Could Have Been a Contender
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It's 1971 and rock and roll was at its height. Small-time Australian agent Wayne Zemmerman scored an unimaginable coup when he signs British supergroup Andromeda for a nationwide tour. Showbiz reporter Scottie McPherson smells a rat and starts his investigation. The Sound Mixers is a dramatic expose of the rock industry: fiction that reads like fact. A gripping story that moves at breathtaking pace to a devastating climax, Performers, promoters, manipulators, illusion creators - the characters which inhabit the world of rock'n'roll are ruthlessly dissected in an intricate plot full of shocks and suspense. Big business is the name of the game; a game in which the tough survive... but even then not always.He clears up some old mysteries too - like what really happened on the night when American TV star Michael Cole swore on live TV at the Australian Logie Awards and how the Beatles came by their trademark haircut.But it is not all showbiz; the memoirs take us through the childhood fun and games of World War II in the UK, the miseries of teen hood and the horrors and fun of National Service, not to mention the personal traumas of five marriages and break-ups.The stories from a great raconteur run through eight decades, from 1939 through to 1970 in the UK and from then on in Australia. The book gives a shrewd insight to the changing lifestyles through those decades and through the eyes of a professional observer.
