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Routledge Revivals: Buddhist Stories (Routledge Revivals)
by Paul DahlkeFirst published in 1913, this book presents a translation of five stories written by the the author. Each of the five stories illustrates and elucidates central concepts in Buddhist philosophy while eschewing any technical terminology. As such, this book is ideal for those seeking an accessible introduction to Buddhist philosophy and will provide a platform for further study.
Sadhana: The Classic of Indian Spirituality
by Rabindranath TagoreWritten by Nobel Prize Laureate Rabindranath Tagore and available in paperback for the first time, Sadhana is a profound, highly accessible introduction to India's ancient spiritual heritage. Few figures in history have been as important as Rabindranath Tagore in bringing Indian philosophy and spiritual teachings to the West. Although he was known primarily as a poet, his work is deeply religious, imbued with his belief that God can be found through personal purity and service to others. Sadhana (sometimes translated from the Sanskrit as "spiritual practice" or "spiritual discipline") is a beautifully written, concise distillation of the great resources of Indian philosophy. With the surge of interest in Indian spirituality, it will be welcomed with enthusiasm by readers everywhere.
Spanish Islam: A History of the Moslems in Spain (Routledge Library Editions: International Islam #1)
by Reinhart DozyOriginally published in 1913, this book contains the English translation of Reinhardt’s Dozy’s notable work, Histoire des Musalman’s d’Espagne. First published in 1861, this comprehensive work chronicles the extensive history of Islam in Spain. The introduction by the translator provides a useful overview of Reinhardt’s Dozy’s life and career. This comprehensive work will be of interest to those studying the history of Islam and Spain.
State Government and Politics in AP, MA Politics Previous Paper 4, SDE Andhra University
by Prof V Ravindra Sastry Prof K Ramachandra MurthiThis is the prescribed text book for students pursuing MA Politics for the subject State Government and Politics in AP-MA Politics Previous Paper 4, to the students of Andhra University, School of Distance Education
The Ancient History of the Near East: From the Earliest Times to the Battle of Salamis (Routledge Revivals)
by H.R. HallThe ancient history of Greece holds a great deal of interest to many, particularly to those whose culture and religion grew from early Greek civilisation. Originally published in 1913, Hall provides a thorough history of the origins of Ancient Greek civilisation as well as commenting on Egypt, Syria, Palestine and Babylon amongst others. This title will be of interest to students of Classics and Ancient History.
The Blue Review: Literature Drama Art Music Numbers One to Three, May 1913 - July 1913 (Routledge Revivals)
by John Middleton MurryOriginally published in 1913, this volume contains the full text of editions one, two and three of The Blue Review – the magazine of literature, drama, art and music - from May 1913 to July 1913.
The English Register of Oseney Abbey, by Oxford: Written about 1460 (Routledge Revivals)
by Andrew ClarkFirst published in 1913, the publication of this English translation is of particular interest for those studying the growing status of English as a formal as well as informal language in the mid-15th century. The manuscript’s varying quality and very existence raise questions as to its purpose in addition to the Latin text and its authors’ own understanding of English. As for the manuscript’s original audience, this English translation allows study by those familiar with Middle and Old English, though it remains reasonably accessible for Modern English speakers. The volume consists of an extensive scholarly introduction, followed by the text along with some explanatory glosses. The manuscript includes some history of the Abbey at Oseney alongside charters relating to its local area.
The Fire Within
by Patricia WentworthA romantic treasure from the beloved author of the Miss Silver Mystery seriesA grande dame of British crime, Patricia Wentworth is best known as the creator of Miss Maud Silver, the Tennyson-quoting schoolteacher whose second career as a private detective is just as unlikely as it is thrilling. With a prim, unassuming demeanor that belies her fierce intelligence, Miss Silver is never more formidable than when she&’s rescuing true love from wanton villainy.Love is an essential ingredient in the Miss Silver Mysteries, and the thread that connects Wentworth&’s early romances to her world-famous crime series. In this tale of the heart, a passionate young woman and her married sister compete for the affections of a handsome doctor. With a dash of mysticism and a hint of murder, The Fire Within is a compelling love story in its own right and a revealing glimpse into the genesis of the indomitable Miss Silver. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
The Fourth Plague (Mint Editions--crime, Thrillers And Detective Work Ser.)
by Edgar WallaceWhen organized crime comes to England, two brothers face off At eighty years old, Professor Tillizini is Italy&’s foremost authority on the nefarious practices of the underworld. His life&’s work has been to root out the secret society known as the Red Hand, a blackmailing outfit that has terrorized the country for centuries, and he has finally pinpointed its source. When Tillizini goes to arrest Count Festini, the cagey old criminal sends his two sons into the other room, where they hear the gunshot with which their father ends his own life of crime. One son vows to take up his father&’s mantle and give himself over to the Red Hand. The other will dedicate his life to stopping him. When the Red Hand surfaces in England, its schemes threaten to tear the country apart. Here two brothers will have their final showdown, and the Festini legacy will be settled, for good or evil. This ebook features a new introduction by Otto Penzler and has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
The Fu-Manchu Series Volume One: The Insidious Dr. Fu-Manchu, The Return of Dr. Fu-Manchu, and The Hand of Fu-Manchu (Fu-Manchu)
by Sax RohmerThe adventure-filled novels that introduced the world to the classic supervillain and his criminal organization. The most brilliant criminal the world has ever seen, Fu-Manchu is an expert polyglot and master chemist, adept in the manipulation of the rarest and deadliest poisons. An agent of a secret society bent on controlling the world, his mere gaze is enough to dull the sharpest minds of Great Britain. It is up to police commissioner Nayland Smith and his loyal friend Dr. Petrie to track the devil doctor from the opium dens of the East End to the deserts of Egypt and put an end to his fiendish plans . . . This series, originally written nearly a century ago, has become not only a pop-culture phenomenon—with the character Fu-Manchu appearing in films, on television, on the radio, and in comics—but also the subject of controversies and conversations about attitudes toward Asians at the time, as well as the historical relationship between East and West. This volume includes the first three novels in this wild adventure series: The Insidious Dr. Fu-Manchu, The Return of Dr. Fu-Manchu, and The Hand of Fu-Manchu.
The History of Randolph-Macon Woman's College: From the Founding in 1891 Through the Year of 1949-1950
by Roberta D. CorneliusThe history of Randolph-Macon Woman's College has a claim upon the attention of all who are interested in the education and achievement of women. Its course through the years is set forth in the present volume, in which the author has dealt with the pattern of life developed in the cultivation of the liberal arts.Originally published in 1951.A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.
The Oysters of Locmariaquer
by Eleanor ClarkWinner of the National Book Award“What an elegant book this is, starting with that most elegant of creatures, the Belon oyster. . . . [Clark’s] fantastic blending of science and art, history and journalism, brings the appetite back for life and literature both.” — Los Angeles Times Book ReviewOn the northwest coast of France, just around the corner from the English Channel, is the little town of Locmariaquer (pronounced "loc-maria-care"). The inhabitants of this town have a special relationship to the world, for it is their efforts that maintain the supply of the famous Belon oysters, called les plates ("the flat ones"). A vivid account of the cultivation of Belon oysters and an excursion into the myths, legends, and rich, vibrant history of Brittany and its extraordinary people, The Oysters of Locmariaquer is also an unforgettable journey to the heart of a fascinating culture and the enthralling, accumulating drama of a unique devotion.
The Oz Series Volume Three: The Patchwork Girl of Oz, Tik-Tok of Oz, and Rinkitink in Oz (The Oz Series)
by L. Frank BaumThese three books from the original children&’s fantasy seriesfeature new characters and adventures in the marvelous land of Oz. The Patchwork Girl of Oz: When his uncle is accidentally transformed into a statue, a young Munchkin named Ojo the Unlucky must find the magic ingredients that will bring him back to life. Joining Ojo on his adventure to the Emerald City are an arrogant Glass Cat, a four-legged Woozy, the resourceful Shaggy Man, and a living patchwork doll. Tik-Tok of Oz: When the Shaggy Man goes searching for his brother, Tik-Tok, he encounters a girl from Oklahoma named Betsy Bobbin, and the Rainbow&’s daughter, Polychrome. But when the warlike Queen Ann takes Tik-Tok into her ranks, the Shaggy Man&’s adventures have only just begun. Rinkitink in Oz: With his talking goat, Bilbil, by his side, jolly King Rinkitink of Gilgad sails to the island of Pingaree, where he charms the royal family with merriment and song. But when the festive holiday is cut short by a surprise attack, only King Rinkitink, Bilbil, and young Prince Inga manage to escape capture. And they&’ll need the help of Dorothy and the Wizard to set things right.
The Poison Belt
by Arthur Conan DoyleMust Professor George Challenger and friends, barricaded in a room, see Earth die? As our globe passes through a belt of poisonous ether, terror sweeps mankind; cities riot; communications cease.
The Poison Belt: Professor Challenger Adventures
by Arthur Conan Doyle Arthur DoyleIn this apocalyptic adventure by the creator of Sherlock Holmes, a professor and his companions brace themselves when a poisonous cloud falls on Earth. Professor Challenger, the intrepid curmudgeon first introduced in The Lost World, discovers that the Earth is hurtling toward a belt of poisonous gas that may exterminate the human race. He sends an urgent summons to three companions, survivors from his astonishing dinosaur expedition in South America. And he gives them one alarming command: &“Bring oxygen.&” Locked together in a sealed room, breathing canisters of oxygen, Professor Challenger, Edward Malone, Lord John Roxton, and Professor Summerlee watch the outside world go mad. Earth careens into the poison belt. People collapse in their tracks, unmonitored machines run amok . . . and civilization dies before their eyes. And their oxygen is running out . . . From the creator of Sherlock Holmes, The Poison Belt is the second adventure featuring Sir Arthur Conan Doyle&’s greatest scientist hero.
The Presidents Club: Inside the World's Most Exclusive Fraternity
by Nancy Gibbs Michael DuffyThe Presidents Club, established at Dwight Eisenhower's inauguration by Harry Truman and Herbert Hoover, is a complicated place: its members are bound forever by the experience of the Oval Office and yet are eternal rivals for history's favor. Among their secrets: How Jack Kennedy tried to blame Ike for the Bay of Pigs. How Ike quietly helped Reagan win his first race in 1966. How Richard Nixon conspired with Lyndon Johnson to get elected and then betrayed him. How Jerry Ford and Jimmy Carter turned a deep enmity into an alliance. The unspoken pact between a father and son named Bush. And the roots of the rivalry between Clinton and Barack Obama. Time magazine editors and presidential historians Nancy Gibbs and Michael Duffy offer a new and revealing lens on the American presidency, exploring the club as a hidden instrument of power that has changed the course of history.
The Reconstruction of the Juridico-Political: Affinity and Divergence in Hans Kelsen and Max Weber
by Peter Langford Ian Bryan John McGarryHans Kelsen and Max Weber are conventionally understood as the original proponents of two distinct and opposed processes of concept formation generating two separate and contrasting theoretical frameworks for the study of law. The Reconstruction of the Juridico-Political: Affinity and Divergence in Hans Kelsen and Max Weber contests the conventional understanding of the theoretical relationship between Kelsen’s legal positivism and Weber’s sociology of law. Utilising the conceptual frame of the juridico-political, the contributors to this interdisciplinary volume analyse central points of affinity and divergence in the work of these two influential figures. Thus, the chapters collected in The Reconstruction of the Juridico-Political offer a comprehensive reconsideration of these affinities and divergences, through a comparison of their respective reconstruction of the notions of democracy, the State, legal rights and the character of law. From this reconsideration a more complex understanding of their theoretical relationship emerges combined with a renewed emphasis upon the continued contemporary relevance of the work of Kelsen and Weber.
The Return of Tarzan (TARZAN #2)
by Edgar Rice BurroughsTarzan had renounced his right to the woman he loved, and civilisation held no pleasure for him. After a brief and harrowing period among men, he turned back to the African jungle where he had grown to manhood. It was there he first heard of Opar, the city of gold, left over from fabled Atlantis. It was a city of hideous men - and of beautiful, savage women, over whom reigned La, high priestess of the Flaming God. Its altars were stained with the blood of many sacrifices. Unheeding of the dangers, Tarzan led a band of savage warriors toward the ancient crypts and the more ancient evil of Opar.
The Return of Tarzan (Tarzan Ser. #Vol. 2)
by Edgar Rice BurroughsTarzan had renounced his right to the woman he loved, and civilisation held no pleasure for him. After a brief and harrowing period among men, he turned back to the African jungle where he had grown to manhood. It was there he first heard of Opar, the city of gold, left over from fabled Atlantis. It was a city of hideous men - and of beautiful, savage women, over whom reigned La, high priestess of the Flaming God. Its altars were stained with the blood of many sacrifices. Unheeding of the dangers, Tarzan led a band of savage warriors toward the ancient crypts and the more ancient evil of Opar.
The Role of Science in Solving the Earth's Emerging Water Problems
by M. SacklerThe National Academies Press (NAP)--publisher for the National Academies--publishes more than 200 books a year offering the most authoritative views, definitive information, and groundbreaking recommendations on a wide range of topics in science, engineering, and health. Our books are unique in that they are authored by the nation's leading experts in every scientific field.
The Scarlet Pimpernel: Large Print (The Psammead Ser. #Vol. 1)
by Baroness OrczyBaroness Orczy's classic tale of adventure during the French Revolution. Also available as an unabridged audiobook, read by Julian Rhind-Tutt.Paris, 1792. The Terror has begun. Every day, scores of the French nobility are delivered to the guillotine. Trapped in the capital, they have no way of escape. But rumours abound of a league of young English gentlemen who are risking their lives to spirit French aristocrats away to safety across the Channel. Led by a man known only as the 'Scarlet Pimpernel', they leave no trace behind them save a single note. Determined to stop them, ruthless spymaster Chauvelin travels to England and embarks on a quest to uncover the identity of their leader, forcing the Scarlet Pimpernel and his men to summon all their courage and wits to evade capture and stay alive.PRAISE FOR THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL"Anyone who feels that their outward manner is but a travesty of their inner self can hardly fail to respond to THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL" - Independent"The Baroness Orczy invented the "masked avenger" genre of fiction - the swashbuckling hero of dual identity. Her progeny include Zorro, Superman, The Lone Ranger and many others." - Audiofile Magazine
The Social Contract: Or, The Principles Of Political Rights (World Classics Ser.)
by Jean-Jacques RousseauThe eighteenth-century philosopher&’s landmark treatise against monarchy that inspired the French and American Revolutions. &“Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains.&” With these stirring words, Jean-Jacques Rousseau begins The Social Contract—the first shot in a battle of ideas that would set the stage for the American War of Independence and the French Revolution. In the feverish days of the Enlightenment, Rousseau took aim squarely at the all-powerful French monarchy, proclaiming that no despot, no matter how powerful, had the right to terrorize his people. He laid out a plan for a new kind of government—an idea that was radical then, and remains so now. The Social Contract is a landmark document from a fascinating period in world history and an invaluable guide to the foundations of modern democracy. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
The Strange Cases of Dr. Stanchon
by Josephine Daskam BaconClairvoyant dreams, ghosts, murder, and intrigue abound in this short story collection! Dr. Stanchon might be a brilliant diagnostician, but the oddity of his cases more often involves the paranormal undercurrents of late nineteenth-century New York than curious illnesses. Whether he’s counseling his patients to break free of their compulsions, keeping family secrets, or tending to his haunted house and its ill-fated tenants, Dr. Stanchon always seems to be in the middle of something mere science just can’t explain!
The Tanners
by W. G. Sebald Susan Bernofsky Robert Walser"The Tanners is a contender for Funniest Book of the Year."--The Village Voice The Tanners, Robert Walser's amazing 1907 novel of twenty chapters, is now presented in English for the very first time, by the award-winning translator Susan Bernofsky. Three brothers and a sister comprise the Tanner family--Simon, Kaspar, Klaus, and Hedwig: their wanderings, meetings, separations, quarrels, romances, employment and lack of employment over the course of a year or two are the threads from which Walser weaves his airy, strange and brightly gorgeous fabric. "Walser's lightness is lighter than light," as Tom Whalen said in Bookforum: "buoyant up to and beyond belief, terrifyingly light." Robert Walser--admired greatly by Kafka, Musil, and Walter Benjamin--is a radiantly original author. He has been acclaimed "unforgettable, heart-rending" (J.M. Coetzee), "a bewitched genius" (Newsweek), and "a major, truly wonderful, heart-breaking writer" (Susan Sontag). Considering Walser's "perfect and serene oddity," Michael Hofmann in The London Review of Books remarked on the "Buster Keaton-like indomitably sad cheerfulness [that is] most hilariously disturbing." The Los Angeles Times called him "the dreamy confectionary snowflake of German language fiction. He also might be the single most underrated writer of the 20th century....The gait of his language is quieter than a kitten's." "A clairvoyant of the small" W. G. Sebald calls Robert Walser, one of his favorite writers in the world, in his acutely beautiful, personal, and long introduction, studded with his signature use of photographs.
The Tariff Reform Mirage (Routledge Library Editions: International Trade Policy #26)
by W.E. DowdingThis book, first published in 1913, records the ten years’ history of the Tariff Reform movement. Using the published declarations of both sides of the argument – the Tariff Reformers on one side, Free Traders on the other – the author provides the definitive account of Tariff reform up to the crisis of 1913.