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An apocalyptic battle between good and evil is vigorously, violently fought in British author G.P. Taylor's suspenseful, action-packed fantasy. The story, set in the 1700s on the Yorkshire coastline, revolves around Vicar Obadiah Demurral, a corrupt-but-inept, dead-conjuring "shadowmancer" who desires to control the universe by overthrowing God, or Riathamus.

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First published in 1941, "The Habsburg Monarchy" has become indispensable to students of nineteenth-century European history. Not only a chronological report of actions and changes, Taylor's work is a provocative exploration into the historical process of the most eventful hundred years of the Habsburg monarchy.

One of A.J.P. Taylor's best-known books, The Course of German History is a notoriously idiosyncratic work. Composed in his famously witty style, yet succinct to the point of sharpness, this is one of the great historian's finest, if more controversial, accomplishments. As Taylor himself noted, 'the history of the Germans is a history of extremes. It contains everything except moderation.' He could, of course, simply be referring to his own book.

In the years between 1881 and 1912, the European powers extended their influence and empires over Africa and large parts of Asia. In 1884, there was suddenly added to the old colonial rivals, France and England, a power which had hitherto confined itself strictly to the European continent: Germany. The German colonial empire was virtually the work of a single year. The Cameroons were established in July 1884, German South-West Africa in August...

God's Chayil Women presents a cohesive biblical argument not only for God's approval of women in ministry, but for the particular aspect of God's character women were chosen to represent. Biblical evidence for women in any ministry the Lord chooses can be found in the 'case law' provided in God's Word. These binding precedents guide students of the Word to proper interpretation that considers the whole counsel of God.Debunking gender stereotyp...

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The system of international repression ended with the fall of Metternich in 1848. The conflicting ideals of international revolution and collective security came into being with Lenin and Wilson in 1918. Nationalism, tempered by the Balance of Power, dominated Europe in the intervening seventy years.Drawing on a wealth of diplomatic documents, A. J. P. Taylor examines the relations of the Great Powers, when Europe was still the centre of the w...

When Gabriel, an itinerant gardener in his late forties, takes a job at Hawksmeade - a large country house - little does he know it will be the catalyst for a series of torrid affairs with three generations of women. Gabriel's story weaves seamlessly between past and present following his early life backpacking through Europe. His journey is one of sexual discovery with the women he encounters. Eventually he is seduced by the mysterious Contes...

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Excerpt from The Conflict and Commingling of the Races: A Plea Not for the Heathens by a Heathen, to Them That Are Not HeathensThe manuscript comprising this book was written and intended to be published in 1910, since which time many things political have happened, notably: the complete rout and disintegration Of the Gang Republican machine in Philadelphia, Pa, through the triumphant election of Rudolph Blanken burg as Mayor, along with pract...

Excerpt from The Cardinal Facts of Canadian History: Carefully Gathered From the Most Trusworthy SourcesSt. Lawrence Day, Cartier entered the Gulf of the St. Lawrence River.Sept. 1, Cartier reached the mouth of the Saguenay, a few days after he was at Stadacona (quebec).Oct. 3, Cartier reached Hochelaga. He called the mountain Mount Royal, blontreal. He returned to Stadacona and wintered over, his men suffering ter ribly with scurvy.About the ...

Excerpt from How a Schoolmaster Became a Catholic 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, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfecti...

This book provides a comprehensive, state-of-the art review of the interventional procedures that can be performed in intensive care settings. The book addresses fundamentals of the indications and technical aspects of procedures, and identifies pitfalls and resource needs. In addition, a section is dedicated to a discussion of the staff-preparation, hemodynamic, and anesthetic concerns necessary for all procedures. Chapters focus on the follo...

Excerpt from Life and Career of Senator Robert Love Taylor (Our Bob) Immediately after Senator Taylor's death, even before his remains were deposited in the grave, there arose an insistent demand for his written life and lectures. While his body was lying in state in the Capitol at Nashville, being viewed by the passing throngs of weeping friends, hundreds were visiting the bookstores of the city in search of "Life Pictures, " his latest work...

Ground up or section by section, this guide will show you how to restore your 1965-70 Mustang to like-new condition. Packed with dozens of identification charts and more than 450 photos and drawings. the guide covers year-by-year equipment changes and disassembly and assembly. A Mustang suppliers list is a bonus.

Alkenes and Aromatics" examines the reaction mechanisms associated with carbon-carbon double bonds, and then goes on to look at aromatic substitution (nitration, halogenation, sulfonation and Friedel Crafts reactions). The formation and reactions of diazonium ions are also discussed. This knowledge is then applied to the synthesis of pseudoephedrine, highlighting the key aspects of synthesis, such as yields, stereochemistry and reaction condit...

From influential British historian A.J.P. Taylor, a reprint of his influential text The Origins of the Second World War. Controversial for his thesis that Hitler was an opportunist with no thorough plan, The Origins of the Second World War is an extensive exploration of the international politics and foreign policy that lead up to the one of the bloodiest conflicts of the 20th century.Published in 1961, The Origins of the Second World War is a...

Contains the proceedings of the 15th International Symposium on Transportation and Traffic Theory, held in Adelaide in 2002. It covers intelligent transport systems, analytical techniques for road safety, travel demand modelling, congestion pricing, environmental impact analysis and more.

This play follows the course of World War II as experienced by a working-class family in Newcastle, each scene being opened by a member of the family addressing the audience or singing a song of the period. In wartime there are no public worries, only private worries, and this story of the family's personal relationships, preoccupations, troubles and joys suggests, perhaps, the reason why, with all the perils and troubles besieging it, the hum...