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Economic History of Europe (Routledge Revivals)
by Harry Elmer Barnes Melvin M. Knight Felix FlügelOriginally published in 1930, this book is a detailed but lucid piece of historical writing which answers many questions about ancient and medieval history that are most important for understanding contemporary economic problems. The economic history of Europe in modern times is both the history of agriculture, industry and commerce of a continent over 5 centuries and the history of a series of changes in economic organization which have been dominant in making the modern world what it is. This book gives due weight to both of these aspects. As well as being an account of sequences of events, it is also an account of changing forms of economic activity, alterations of the economic structure of society and emerging economic problems in the 20th Century.
Economic Trends in Soviet Russia (Routledge Library Editions: Soviet Economics #5)
by A. YugoffEconomic Trends in Soviet Russia (1930) examines the economic position of the USSR a decade after the Revolution. It displayed the contradictions evident in an economy that had been isolated from the world economy while undergoing great changes, and where the government was taking control over all aspects of economic life. Huge factories had been established, yet the countryside remained pre-industrial; and while the economy was in theory entirely under State control, in practice currency crises, crises of production, gluts, crises of demand, pressed hard on one another’s heels, and were renewed again and again by the spontaneous play of economic forces.
Egil's Saga
by E. R. EddisonEgil's Saga is the tale of the long and brutal life of Egil Skallagrimsson, the tenth-century warrior-poet: a morally ambiguous character who was both the composer of intricately beautiful poetry and a physical grotesque capable of staggering brutality. It recounts Egil's progression from youthful savagery to mature wisdom as he struggles to avenge his father's exile from Norway, defend his honour against the Norwegian King Erik Bloodaxe, and fight for the English King Athelstan in his battles against Scotland. Translated from Icelandic by the great fantasist, E R Eddison, and accounted by many to be the greatest of the Icelandic sagas, Egil's Saga is a fascinating depiction of a deeply human character.
Egil's Saga
by E. R. EddisonEgil's Saga is the tale of the long and brutal life of Egil Skallagrimsson, the tenth-century warrior-poet: a morally ambiguous character who was both the composer of intricately beautiful poetry and a physical grotesque capable of staggering brutality. It recounts Egil's progression from youthful savagery to mature wisdom as he struggles to avenge his father's exile from Norway, defend his honour against the Norwegian King Erik Bloodaxe, and fight for the English King Athelstan in his battles against Scotland. Translated from Icelandic by the great fantasist, E R Eddison, and accounted by many to be the greatest of the Icelandic sagas, Egil's Saga is a fascinating depiction of a deeply human character.
England in the Nineteenth Century Volume 2: 1806-1810 (Routledge Revivals)
by A. F. FremantleOriginally published in 1929, this volume discusses the early effects of the industrial revolution – the condition of the cotton spinners, the hardships for labouring children, the overcrowded prisons and other brutal punishments. At this time the principle branch of local government was the Poor Law and this book discusses how, in the monumental task of providing workhouses for the destitute, the England of the eighteenth century had completely failed. As well as social history, the book also covers military and political history.
Fashion Illustration 1920-1950: Techniques and Examples (Dover Art Instruction)
by Walter T. FosterComprehensive and user-friendly, this volume combines four vintage instructional manuals by Walter T. Foster, the world-famous art teacher and publisher. In addition to explaining the principles of figure drawing, it provides a handy retrospective of fashions for men, women, and children from the first half of the twentieth century. This authentic guide to vintage styles features a splendid range of apparel, from ladies' lingerie and evening gowns to men's business suits and children's play clothes. Artists at every level of experience will benefit from tips on portraying figures in motion and at rest, along with advice on accurate renditions of clothing folds and patterns. Step-by-step drawings with helpful comments explain a variety of techniques, including pencil, pen, wash, and opaque.
Flash and Filigree
by Terry SouthernA satirical dream-logic journey through the dark heart of 1950s Los AngelesDr. Frederick Eichner, world-renowned dermatologist, is visited by the entrancingly irritating Felix Treevly who comes to him as a patient and stays as an obsession. Prosaic incidents blossom into bizarre developments with the sharpened reality of dreams as the spectral Mr. Treevly leads the doctor into a series of increasingly weird situations. With the assistance of a drunken private detective, a mad judge, a car crash, a game show called &“What&’s My Disease,&” and a hashish party, Treevly drives Eichner to madness and mayhem. It is through comedy and a strange blend of violence and poetic delicacy that the novel charms. Southern&’s first novel, Flash and Filigree was turned down by seventeen timorous American publishers. It was Southern&’s mentor, the &“genius&” English novelist Henry Green, who brought the book to the attention of a leading British publishing house, which released it to high praise. A fast-paced dark comedy, Flash and Filigree established Terry Southern as one of the finest American prose stylists to emerge in Paris after the War. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Terry Southern including rare photos and never-before-seen documents from the author&’s estate.
Frankie and Johnnie: A Love Story
by Meyer LevinFor the first time in eBook format, a beloved classic from the most significant American Jewish writer of the 20th century, award-winning author Meyer Levin.He's never felt this way before...Johnnie didn't plan on falling for Frankie--she was too young, too naïve, and his best friend's sister to boot. But the moment he saw her, Johnnie knew Frankie was the only girl for him.Frankie used to think all boys were the same, wild and reckless. But sweet, sincere Johnnie is proving himself to be different. As they spend more time together, their feelings grow deeper--is this real love or just a youthful fling?Set amid the bustle of 1920s Chicago, Frankie & Johnnie is an emotionally charged story of first love, second chances, and the bittersweet journey to adulthood.
Freddy Goes to the North Pole (Freddy the Pig #2)
by Walter R. BrooksOriginally published between 1927 and 1958, the 26 classic books about Freddy the Pig are going on to delight a sixth generation of children. Freddy the Pig, the &“Renaissance Pig&” (The New York Times Book Review) of Bean Farm, is back to thrill his fans of all ages in these all-American children&’s classics. As you surely know, the Bean Farm animals are great travelers. The heroic events of Freddy Goes to the North Pole begin with the establishment of Barnyard Tours, Inc., with Freddy as founder-president. Arctic adventures are famously dangerous and exciting, and this one is no exception. It is fortunate that Freddy and his entourage reach the Pole when they do, as they arrive just in time to be of service to Santa Claus himself.
Freddy Goes to the North Pole (Freddy the Pig #2)
by Walter R. BrooksOriginally published between 1927 and 1958, the 26 classic books about Freddy the Pig are going on to delight a sixth generation of children. Freddy the Pig, the &“Renaissance Pig&” (The New York Times Book Review) of Bean Farm, is back to thrill his fans of all ages in these all-American children&’s classics. As you surely know, the Bean Farm animals are great travelers. The heroic events of Freddy Goes to the North Pole begin with the establishment of Barnyard Tours, Inc., with Freddy as founder-president. Arctic adventures are famously dangerous and exciting, and this one is no exception. It is fortunate that Freddy and his entourage reach the Pole when they do, as they arrive just in time to be of service to Santa Claus himself.
Games and Gamesters of the Restoration: The Compleat Gamester, by Charles Cotton, 1674; and, Lives of the Gamesters, by Theophilus Lucas, 1714. With an introduction by Cyril Hughes Hartmann (Routledge Revivals)
by Charles Cotton Theophilus LucasGames and Gamesters of the Restoration (1930) reprints two vastly different books The Compleat Gamester (1674) and Lives of the Gamesters (1714) that together give a comprehensive and representative view of gamesters and gambling in the latter half of the seventeenth century – a time that saw an explosion in such pursuits following the end of Cromwell’s rule.
German Diplomatic Documents 1871–1914 Volume 3: The Growing Antagonism 1898–1910 (German Diplomatic Documents 1871–1914)
by Dugdale, E. T. S. Maurice De BunsenOriginally published in 1930, this volume opens with some selections dealing with the situation created by the victory of Japan over China in 1904 which opened a new epoch in the history of the Far East. It includes two momentous conflicts profoundly affecting international relations – the Boer War and the Russo-Japanese War. It also touches at many points on the long discussions aiming at a naval agreement, with or without some form of general understanding, between England and Germany. Through the Alliance with Japan and the Entente with France it leads up to the separation of Europe into two rival camps, in the course of an evolution in which crisis followed crisis with increasing and often alarming intensity.
German War Birds (Vintage Aviation Library)
by Claude W. SykesDramatic true stories of air combat featuring Germany&’s greatest pilots: &“AWorld War I aviation history classic&” (Over the Front). In these riveting accounts, Manfred von Richthofen, Max Immelmann, Oswald Boelcke, and other famous daredevil flyers are joined by lesser-known but equally resourceful colleagues such as Rudolf von Eschwege and Hans Schüz as they take part in furious battles in the sky—and close escapes on the ground when brought down on the wrong side of the lines. German War Birds contains some of the earliest information to appear after the war about air combat in the Middle East and Russia, as well as the Western Front, and about the significance of observation balloons as targets that were viciously attacked. The author focuses on the heart of the action and recreates the experiences of the airborne war with immediacy and excitement—drawing the reader into events as they happen.
Giant's Bread: A Novel
by Agatha Christie Mary WestmacottA spellbinding novel of romantic obsession by Agatha Christie, written under the pseudonym Mary Westmacott.Agatha Christie, famous for her ingenious crime novels, also wrote about crimes of the heart. Written under the pseudonym Mary Westmacott, Christie’s tales of romantic suspense further explore the human psychology she was so intrigued by, freed from the expectations of her mystery fans. In the first of six novels written under this nom de plume, Giant’s Bread tells the story of Vernon Deyre, a young composer who reinvents his identity after being declared dead in World War I. Vernon Deyre is a sensitive and brilliant musician, even a genius. But there is a high price to be paid for his talent, especially by his family and the two women in his life. His sheltered childhood in the home he loves has not prepared Vernon for the harsh reality of his adult years, and in order to write the great masterpiece of his life, he has to make a crucial decision with no time left to count the cost… Giant’s Bread is a bittersweet tale of passion and ambition. Critically acclaimed upon publication, it was published fifteen years before Mary Westmacott’s true identity was revealed.
Gitabodh
by M. K. Gandhiઆશ્રમવાસીઓ માટે યરોડા જેલમાંથી ગાંધીજી દર અઠવાડિયે ગીતાના એક એક અધ્યાયનો સાર મોકલતા હતા. તેનો પ્રારંભ તેમણે 12મા અધ્યાયથી કર્યો.
Gladiator: The Enduring Classic That Inspired The Creators Of Superman! (Gateway Essentials #488)
by Philip WylieGladiator is the tale of Hugo Danner, a man endowed from birth with extraodinary strength and speed. But Danner is no altruist. He spends his life trying to cope with his abilities, becoming a sports hero in college, later a sideshow act, a war hero, never truly finding peace with himself.
Gold, Credit and Employment: Four Essays for Laymen (Routledge Library Editions: The Gold Standard #3)
by G. D. ColeOriginally published in 1930, the essays in this book discuss some of the leading financial controversies of the early 1930s in non-technical language. Rationalisation, the Gold Standard and the problems of currency and credit in their relation to unemployment are among the questions discussed. The volume as a whole is a plea at once for a revision of the (then) current banking policy and for a more energetic effort by the Government to break into the vicious circle of unemployment and under-consumption.
Green Ice
by Raoul WhitfieldIn this Golden Age noir classic, a falsely convicted man is released from prison only to find he&’s being framed for multiple murders In the 1930s, when pulp magazines like Black Mask reigned and noir fiction was in its heyday, mystery author Raoul Whitfield ranked with Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler as one of the genre&’s heavy hitters. Widely acknowledged by those in the know as a pioneer of hard-boiled detective fiction, Whitfield wrote action-packed tales of murder and mayhem that noir aficionados adored. His debut novel, Green Ice, is considered by many to be his masterpiece. Mal Ourney has spent the last two years in Sing Sing for a crime he didn&’t commit, taking the rap for a lady friend whose carelessness behind the wheel resulted in someone else&’s death. Always a champion of the underdog, Mal has done his time quietly and without complaint while lending a sympathetic ear to the small timers who were unwittingly led into a life of crime by big-time, low-life gangsters. Now that he&’s a free man, Mal&’s got a plan to make the big guys pay. But he&’s barely stepped through the prison gates when people in his life start dying, beginning with his ex-girlfriend. It seems someone is determined to frame Mal Ourney, and it has to do with a missing cache of priceless emeralds. Now the innocent ex-con will have to do some fancy footwork if he hopes to sidestep the electric chair.This ebook includes an introduction by Boris Dralyuk.
Grotto of the Dancing Deer: And Other Stories (The Complete Short Fiction of Clifford D. Simak #4)
by Clifford D. SimakTen tales of wonder, danger, and the future—including the Hugo and Nebula Award–winning title story—from the science fiction Grand Master. This volume contains ten stellar short stories by Clifford D. Simak, &“the most underrated great science fiction writer alive&” (Theodore Sturgeon). In &“Grotto of the Dancing Deer,&” a man carrying an ancient secret finally speaks up, unable to bear any longer the loneliness he has experienced for millennia. In &“Over the River,&” which Simak wrote in memory of his beloved grandmother Ellen, children from an embattled future are sent back for safekeeping to their ancestors in the peaceful past. And in &“Day of Truce,&” the inhabitants of a suburban subdivision must barricade themselves against bands of roving attackers. On only one day each year do the gates open wide . . . Each story includes an introduction by David W. Wixon, literary executor of the Clifford D. Simak estate and editor of this ebook.
Guiding the Child: On the principles of Individual Psychology (Psychology Revivals)
by Alfred AdlerFirst published in 1930 this book was written under the leadership and inspiration of Alfred Adler. He and a group of physicians and educators organized 28 child guidance clinics in Vienna, Berlin and Munich in the years prior to publication. Conducted according to the tenets of Individual Psychology, these clinics revealed many new and stimulating problems that they felt were as applicable to conditions in America and England at the time as in the experimental countries. The book was designed as an organized and connected account of the problems, accomplishments and failures encountered in the daily work, reported from actual experience by the experts in charge. Adler edited the volume and assigned each subject to the specialist in that field. The result was designed to be of value to the welfare worker, the physician, and the forward-looking parent of the time. Today it can be read and enjoyed in its historical context.
Harlequin's Lane
by Agatha ChristiePreviously published in the print anthology The Mysterious Mr. Quin. While visiting the rather dull, conventional Denmans, Mr. Satterthwaite unexpectedly meets Mr. Quin on a road called Harlequin's Lane. Even he can't foresee the impact that Quin will have on the Denmans and, indeed, on all the neighborhood's residents.
Heat Wave
by Denise RobinsPhilippa had come out to Malaya five years ago, full of ideals, to marry George March. And for five years they have been ‘happily married’ – Philippa would never ‘fool around’ like the other bored planters’ wives in Khota. In the club, where hypocritical gossip abounded, it never touched Philippa March. Until that night when Hugh Dawltry, handsome, mysterious, flirtatious Hugh, tells her he loves her. She knows Hugh’s reputation as a libertine, knows that she should feel nothing for him. Soon, however, she begins to notice some disturbing things about George, about their marriage. Soon, Philippa realizes that she is head over heels in love with Hugh, but that duty must keep her trapped in marriage to a vicious, pompous bore. The Heat Wave has begun, tearing a woman’s heart in two…
High Ideals and Noble Intentions
by Peter R. ElsonThe relationships between governments and the voluntary sector in Canada are long-standing and complex. Beginning with an historical overview of developments in voluntary sector-government relations from 1600 to 1930, High Ideals and Noble Intentions goes on to explore more recent events and to bring present day policy and practice into focus.Peter R. Elson examines critical historical events in the relationship between the federal government and the voluntary sector which continue to exert their influence. He demonstrates through in-depth case studies that these events are critical to understanding contemporary voluntary sector-government relations. Elson explores the impact of the regulation of charities based on amendments to the 1930 Income War Tax Act; the shift from citizen-based program funding to service-based contract funding in the mid-1990s; and advocacy regulation changes in the 1980s. Elson's case is strengthened by an important and timely comparison between voluntary sector and central government relations in Canada and England. This historically informed comparative analysis provides the basis for practical recommendations meant to improve the future of voluntary sector-government relations across Canada.
Himmler según la correspondencia con su esposa (1927-1945)
by Michael Himmler Katrin WildtEl retrato íntimo de Heinrich Himmler, funesto jefe de las SS y padre de la Solución Final, a través de las cartas con su mujer.Durante años se pensó que las cartas de Himmler a su esposa Marga se habían perdido definitivamente. Sesenta años después del suicidio de éste, reaparecieron en Tel Aviv, y hoy nos permiten sumergirnos de una forma inédita en la vida privada, y en la mente, de una de las figuras más importantes del régimen nazi. Frente a la idea generalizada de que, tras su nombramiento como Reichsführer SS, Heinrich Himmler se «fundió» sin más en la organización, sus cartas revelan su estrecha relación con Hitler desde los años veinte y confirman que era el gran ideador de la Solución Final.El que fue uno de los mayores criminales del siglo XX era un hombre que se debatía entre la banalidad y la vanidad, entre la distancia y la cercanía con su familia, preocupado por construirse una esfera privada armoniosa al tiempo que organizaba, de manera cotidiana, la persecución y el exterminio en masa.En su última carta, del 17 de abril de 1945, Himmler se despide con un «Heil Hitler! Con amor, vuestro papi». Por aquellos días, a espaldas del Fürher, se esforzaba por negociar secretamente con los aliados. Unos días más tarde, el 22 de mayo, ingirió una cápsula de cianuro que le permitió eludir su comparecencia ante los vencedores.
History of Japanese Religion: With Special Reference to the Social and Moral Life of the Nation (Routledge Revivals)
by Masaharu AnesakiFirst Published in 1930, History of Japanese Religion shows the interaction of various forces which manifested their vitality more in combination than in opposition. A saying ascribed to Prince Shotoku, the founder of Japanese civilization, compares the three religious and moral systems found in Japan to the root, the stem and branches, and the flowers and fruits of a tree. Shinto is the root embedded in the soil of the people's character and national traditions; Confucianism is seen in the stem and branches of legal institutions, ethical codes, and educational systems; Buddhism made the flowers of religious sentiment bloom and gave the fruits of spiritual life. These sentences outlines the scheme of the work and achievement that has long maintained a high reputation among students and scholars. This important and frequently cited book has been out of print for many decades and thus increasingly difficult to access. It is therefore a privilege as well as a pleasure to make it available once again in a complete and unabridged reprint of the original. This is a must read for students of religion, Japanese culture and Japanese history.