106 Ergebnisse - Zeige 81 von 100.

Excerpt from The Anatomy of the Common Mussels (Mytilus Latus, Edulis and Magellanicus) Sections taken vertically through the two valves (fig. 7) are somewhat rounded in the anterior third of the shell (fig. 8, a) ovate about the middle of the shell (fig. 8, b), and lanceolate in the hindmost third (fig. 8, c), the wider part of these sections being ventral. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and cla...

Keine Beschreibung.

Punctuated by a degree of whimsy, "Shiny Old Penny" relates an account of what happens after a man drops a coin as he hurries to catch the bus. You imagine how such an event might appear from the penny's perspective, offering a potentially unique look at issues relating to faith, generosity, and self-worth. In the conclusion of "Shiny Old Penny" the title figure becomes an inhabitant of a rare coin shop when the old man takes it there to sell....

Keine Beschreibung.

Children play a vital role in the work of Ilse Aichinger. Through an analysis of Die grössere Hoffnung and other texts, this monograph sets out to explore their significance within Aichinger's world-view, and the implications of this for her writing. The key to these questions lies in Aichinger's interpretation of Matthew 18:3: 'Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.' For Aichinger...

...it seemed like I didn't belong to my self. I felt like a ghost that just hangs around until one day it finds and lives in a real body full of love, confidence and fun to be around....J.P. and I, ages four and six respectively, were home alone again, this time for the second or third day in a row. Then there was a knock, the firm, authoritative kind. It's usually the cops in these situations, as was the case in ours. Much to my brother's cha...

...it seemed like I didn't belong to my self. I felt like a ghost that just hangs around until one day it finds and lives in a real body full of love, confidence and fun to be around....J.P. and I, ages four and six respectively, were home alone again, this time for the second or third day in a row. Then there was a knock, the firm, authoritative kind. It's usually the cops in these situations, as was the case in ours. Much to my brother's cha...

To many of us sexual abuse is a bewildering and deeply uncomfortable topic. News reports on the issue are greeted with a shake of the head as we think of the damage done, however in most cases, as the news continues, our minds gratefully move on to more comfortable areas. What do we do when we are faced with someone who has suffered abuse? - Or if you yourself have suffered abuse?This book is a thoroughly Christian response to issues surroundi...

Keine Beschreibung.

Inside Scottish football

This fascinating selection of photographs tells the story of Heart of Midlothian FC during the First World War and the men who made the supreme sacrifice.

What could possibly be funny about two Tibetan boys climbing a mountain behind their village and finding a very strange object? Would any sane person laugh when the object turned out to be a time capsule created by an advanced civilisation over 300, 000 years ago? And what about when the time capsule produces a hologram showing an enlightened society built on the principle of empowerment, a society which managed to destroy itself? How can anyb...

A guide to installing and maintaining a hive through the seasons, including 20 recipes showcasing honey. Topical and timely.

Excerpt from Memories of Angela Aguilar De Mascorro: And Sketches of the Friends Mexican Mission Preparations for my absence. Encarnacion Gonzalez and wife join our Mission, and are sent to Gomez Farias. Luciano and Angelita return to Matamoros. Her death. Eulogy written by Calixto Lara. Concluding remarks. 150 - 154. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenboo...

The comical efforts of the long-suffering Dean of 'St Andrews College, University of Edinburgh' who has to deal with an extraordinary array of eccentric dons and research fellows.

Excerpt from Poems and Songs Courteous Reader, The favourable reception which my little book, published twelve years ago, met with has induced me to appear again before you soliciting, your patronage. I have no time-worn excuses to offer in presenting my literary venture, I have published on my own responsibility, and am prepared to take your verdict be it good or bad. In reviewing my poems, I only ask the critic to bear in mind that the a...

Keine Beschreibung.

Keine Beschreibung.

Keine Beschreibung.

Keine Beschreibung.