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A unique collection of unpublished letters from the climbing legend George Mallory to his family, revealing his innermost thoughts about people, places and mountains.

The first part of the book is a straightforward account of the author's personal experiences. The second part is a detailed treatise on the customs of the Tupinambá, their polity, trade, religion, manufactures and warlike undertakings.

Hunter, detective, scientist - Nancy is all these, and a friend to people everywhere who are affected by a fatal, inherited sickness called Huntington's disease and other diseases of the brain. This book presents the story of this courageous and dedicated woman whose passion for science is both personally and intellectually satisfying.

James Baldwin Review (JBR) is an annual journal that brings together a wide array of peer-reviewed critical and creative work on the life, writings, and legacy of James Baldwin. This edition brings together all of the articles published in this year's volume.

Mimi Koehl is a biomechanist. She uses engineering and physics to study the designs of living things that fly, swim, drift, and crawl. She loves solving riddles about how creatures 'from feathered dinosaurs to flying frogs' live and move. This book presents her story.

A luminous biography of one of the last century’s most influential historians

A fresh, corrective view of 'mad' Habsburg ruler Rudolf II.

A healing and spiritual narrative about the author's inner and outer journeys following her son's death.

Even in the third decade of the twenty-first century, it is still harder for women to make a career in science than men. Two centuries ago, however, at the beginning of the nineteenth century, when science as we know it was just getting started, the situation was far worse. Then, the very notion of a female scientist would have been regarded as something of an oxymoron.From bestselling and award-winning science writers John and Mary Gribbin, Against the Odds highlights the achievements of women who overcame hurdles and achieved scientific success (although not always as much as they deserved) in spite of male prejudice, as society changed over about 150 years, from the middle of the nineteenth century to the end of the twentieth century.There is Eunice Newton Foote, who discovered the carbon dioxide greenhouse effect; Chien-Shiung Wu, who discovered the law which allows matter to exist in the Universe today; and Barbara McClintock, who discovered how genes turn on and off.With a foreword from astrophysicist Jocelyn Bell Burnell, this book is not only a cautionary tale about the stifling effects of prejudice against women in science, but is a celebration of those who achieved success against the odds - and an inspiration for the next generation.

The supreme, heroic yet paradoxical medieval German emperor Frederick Barbarossa.

A biography of the Yorkshire and England cricketer Brian Close, one of the game's greatest characters.

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Illustrated Edition: Beautifully crafted illustrations that complement Thoreau's prose.Summary: A concise overview of Walden's themes and key points.Author Biography: Insight into the life and philosophy of Henry David Thoreau.Characters List: A helpful guide to the individuals mentioned in Walden.Walden, written by Henry David Thoreau, is a timeless exploration of simple living, self-reliance, and harmony with nature. First published in 1854, this classic work captures Thoreau's two-year experiment in living simply at Walden Pond, near Concord, Massachusetts. Through his eloquent reflections, Thoreau challenges readers to examine their own lives and the choices they make in pursuit of true happiness and fulfillment.This illustrated edition brings Walden to life with vivid imagery that enhances the reader's experience of Thoreau's journey into the wilderness. In addition to the beautifully rendered illustrations, this edition includes a comprehensive summary of the book, offering a quick yet thorough understanding of its central ideas. Readers will also find an insightful biography of Henry David Thoreau, shedding light on the man behind the words, and a detailed list of characters, providing context to the people Thoreau encountered during his time at Walden Pond.Whether you are a long-time admirer of Thoreau's work or discovering it for the first time, this illustrated edition of Walden offers a unique and enriching reading experience that will deepen your appreciation for this enduring masterpiece.

Not to be missed, Philippa Langley and her international team untangle a 500-year-old mystery to reveal the fate of the Princes of the Tower.

A large-format 400-page collectible art book curated by Roger McGuinn, Chris Hillman, and David Crosby, and hand-signed by all three.This exclusive Deluxe Edition is hand signed by Roger McGuinn, Chris Hillman, and David Crosby. Additionally, it's hand-numbered and limited to 795 copies worldwide. It is the only edition of the book signed by the three authors and housed in a deluxe slipcase. As with the other editions of the book, it's printed in Italy on 200gsm premium art paper, and features quality thread-sew binding and quarter-bound casing. When the Byrds released "Mr. Tambourine Man" in 1965, they introduced Bob Dylan's songs to a new audience and launched a career that would make them among the most influential rock bands of all time. With their unmistakable harmonies and Roger McGuinn's innovative 12-string Rickenbacker guitar, the Byrds never stopped experimenting. They incorporated folk, country, and jazz, influences into a fresh blend that helped define an era. "And not to be too shallow," Tom Petty once wrote, "but they also were just the best-dressed band around. They had those great clothes and hairdos."In 2022 the band's three surviving founding members - Roger McGuinn, Chris Hillman, and David Crosby - came together to present The Byrds: 1964-1967, a large format tabletop book that offers a unique visual history of the group. Featuring more than 500 images from legendary photographers such as Henry Diltz, Barry Feinstein, Curt Gunther, Jim Marshall, Linda McCartney, Tom Gundelfinger O'Neal, and Guy Webster, the book also includes restored images from the Columbia Records archives and the personal archives of the band's original manager. Accompanied by a running commentary of their memories of the group, the era, one another, and their late compatriots Gene Clark and Michael Clarke, this carefully crafted volume is a truly unique collector's item for Byrds fans.

Dr. Muhammad Hamidullah was a genius and prolific writer.Anyone who has an interest in the Qur'ans translation, Hadith literatureInternational Islamic Law, Islamic Politics and archival heritage of Islamcannot ignore Dr. Hamidullah's contributions. He started writings on thesubject of Islamic Economics as early as the 1930s. He was a pioneer in Islamiceconomics and many firsts in this subject belong to him. For instance: interest freefinancial institutions in the modern period, advocacy of mutuality as thebasis for Islamic insurance, mutuality based Islamic finance and proposal forestablishment of international interest-free monetary fund. He also critiquescurrent systems and offers an alternative. His works are also a rich sourceof Islamic economic history. None of his contemporaries in the first half oftwentieth century had written on such a diverse aspect of the subject.