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This book focuses on what other volumes have only touched on, that is the factors that contribute to the rise of certain persons and ideas in the field of psychology. Bringing together noted experts in the field, it describes the process of intellectual reconstructions that determines how we view historical events, and why some ideas die only to be reborn again, as well as why new ideas can quickly topple traditional views.

Septic shock remains a serious medical condition with high mortality. Despite many advances in intensive care medicine and antibiotic devel- ment, this has not changed appreciably in the last 20 years. Frustratingly, over the same period of time, enormous advances have been made in understa- ing the underlying pathogenic mechanisms of this condition. This has resulted in the development of several novel therapies for septic shock, which, despi...

A major teaching breakthrough, Christian Theology: A Case Method Approach bridges the gap between the theological reflection and human experience and encourages fruitful dialogue between divergent interpretations. Organized around central motifs in the Apostles' Creed, nine actual cases on contemporary themes have been prepared by experienced case writers. These cases represent a variety of issues which call for a response: hunger and faith, l...

The first study of Warhol's works of sculpture.

Excerpt from History and Description of an Ambulance Wagon: Constructed in Accordance With Plans Furnished by the WriterWith reference to the number of persons a two horse ambulance should carry recumbent, Opinions differ Ido not know a single Government in Europe which now tran sports two sick soldiers recumbent in a four wheeled wagon, without employing for that purpose even more than two horses.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes h...

Excerpt from Old Ballads, Historical and Narrative, Vol. 2 of 4: With Some of Modern Date, Collected From Rare Copies and Rev. And Considerably Enlarged From Public and Private Collections Robin Hoods progress to Nottingham. The jolly pinder of Wakefield, with Robin Hood. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an impor...

Excerpt from Latin and Greek Verse This volume is published in compliance with a wish very warmly expressed by numerous friends and admirers of Professor Evans. Those who are more immediately responsible for its issue have been actuated, independently of this external appeal, by an affectionate desire to furnish a memorial of an original and highly gifted man, considered by many to have few rivals in his special department of scholarship. The...

Excerpt from Brief Account of the Rise of the Society of Friends In tracing the history of, the Christian Church from its earliest establishment, through the period of its decline, until it reached that long and dark night of apostacy which for ages preceded the Reformation, we find, that in proportion as the life and substance of religion decayed, a multitude of ceremonies were introduced in their place, little, if at all, less onerous than ...

Excerpt from Old Ballads, Vol. 4: Historical and Narrative, With Some of Modern Date, Now First Collected and Reprinted From Rare Copies and Mss, With Notes The duty of a patient submission to the destinations of Providence in all vicissitudes and afflictions of life, are strongly inculcated in the following tale. The author has added a few notes to prove the actual existence of such a person as Richard Plantagenet, and the chief event of his...

Excerpt from Old Ballads, Historical and Narrative, Vol. 4 of 4: With Some of Modern Date, Collected From Rare Copies and Mss 1 Tom Thumb 2 Murder of the tvro Brothers, Lewis and' Edmund West, by the Sons of the Lord Ddrs'y 3 The poor Child 4 Sympathising Lover 5 Amorous Distress 6 Loyal Lover 1 thelover's Eipostulation 8 The, Lover's Indi¿'érence 9 Bachelor's Plea against Matrimony' 10 Caveat against idle'rumours ll Sqnnet to the Virgin Mary...

Excerpt from Old Ballads, Vol. 2: Historical and Narrative, With Some of Modern Date, Now First Collected and Reprinted From Rare Copies The Execution of Sir Charles Bawdin. The following piece is the production of Thomas Rowlie, a priest in the 15th century, and is supposed to have been written some time after the event which is the subject of it, and which happened in Bristol, in the year 1461, when Edward IV, and the duke of Gloucester (a...

Excerpt from Old Ballads, Historical and Narrative, Vol. 3 of 4: With Some of Modern Date I9 lbueful Lamentationon the Death of Queen Eliza isigeth, 4wife of Henry VII. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work...

Excerpt from On the Discovery of Vulcanized Caoutchouc and the Priority of Its Application to Dental Purposes In 1804, I made a voyage to the United Stales, my native country, which at that period was desolated by civil war. There, upon the very scene of those important events which were Inking place beneath my personal observation, I studied carefully the organisation of the military hospitals, and especially that of the Sanitary Commission,...

Excerpt from Examples of Youthful Piety Should a transient shade be thrown over their joyous path by some unexpected cloud of sorrow, the impression is quickly e¿'aced by a succession of new and pleasing objects. They dwell only on the bright side of the picture, and readily conclude, that as they have good health and spirits, kind friends, and fair prospects of a long and happy life, it will be time enough some years hence, to become reli gi...

Excerpt from A Treatise on Practical Plane and Solid Geometry: Containing Solutions to the Honours Questions Set at the Examinations of the Science and Art Department (1887-1996) InclusiveProofs have been added where such are deemed necessary, and a series of simple kinematical exercises have been added at the end of the volume by Professor Pullen, these being seldom dealt with except in works on mechanics.About the PublisherForgotten Books pu...

Excerpt from Memoirs of Dr. Thomas W. Evans, Vol. 2: Recollections of the Second French Empire The visitors to Camden Place - November 15, i87i-the Emperor's health - His last photograph - Surgical advice is sought - A consul tation is held - A statement contradicted - The Operation - The death of the Emperor - The impression it produced in Paris and in london-messages of condolence - The immediate cause of the Emperor's death - His funeral V...

Excerpt from The Church Plate of Cardiganshire: With the Chantry Certificates Relating to the County of Cardigan by the Commissioners of 2 Edward Vi (1548), Extracts From the Returns of Church Goods in 6& 7 Edward Vi (1552-1553), Notes on Registers, Bells and Families, Also an Essay on the Saints of Ca It is with pleasure that I take this opportunity of offering my warmest thanks to all the Rectors and Vicars of Cardiganshire for the faciliti...

Excerpt from Of Many Men Dear sir: I certainly feel much interested in your proposed efforts to induce Mr. Charles Dickens to visit this country again, and to give to our people in this country an Opportunity of hearing his readings. Having myself recently heard him in London, I cannot doubt that he would meet with great success here should he come. It may be supposed that the American people have some Old grievances to settle with that gent...

Home From The War gives a voice to Vietnam veterans. Thomas P. Evans was promoted to sergeant as a 19-year-old infantryman and put in charge of a 15-man mortar section. Just before his tour ended a mortar accident killed a Marine and dashed Evans' hopes of making the Marine Corps his career. When he returned home he wanted to put the war behind him and make something of himself. He describes the depression which first began when the My Laistor...

Excerpt from An Exposition of the Faith: Of the Religious Society of Friends, Commonly Called Quakers, in the Fundamental Doctrines of the Christian Religion The design of the following compilation is to exhibit the doctrinal views of the early members of the religious Society of Friends in their own language, and to prove, by the concurrent testimony of numerous cotemporary writers, that they sincerely believed, and openly avowed, the great ...