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A lethal plague sweeps the globe. Millions have died. Survivors are confined to their homes. Gabriel passes his time in a small New York apartment on the city's Upper West Side. During the plodding solitude of the lockdown, he observes several strangers in their nearby apartments. As he watches them struggle to survive a world at risk of extinction, he wonders about their lives-where they're from, what they value, how they're coping with a d...

Too many business owners and entrepreneurs are stuck in a false narrative. They think suffering and grinding for a windfall is the path to success. Howard Mann is here to call bullshit on all of it. In this book, Howard blows away the fog and shows how the practice of "Fewer. Better." enables business owners to have the wealth and quality of life they long for. Gleaned from his popular newsletter and podcast, these concise, honest and pract...

Paddy O'Possum's Tale weaves the story of a bold and clever opossum and his adventures one fateful night. Written in playful rhyme and illustrated with delightful and equally bold drawings, Paddy's tale carries a couple of valuable lessons for young readers but has plenty to entertain the adults who might be reading to them!

Too many business owners and entrepreneurs are stuck in a false narrative. They think suffering and grinding for a windfall is the path to success. Howard Mann is here to call bullshit on all of it. In this book, Howard blows away the fog and shows how the practice of "Fewer. Better." enables business owners to have the wealth and quality of life they long for. Gleaned from his popular newsletter and podcast, these concise, honest and pract...

Riveting drama and sensuous prose make for an unforgettable love story." -Kirkus Reviews (starred review)A young Cuban woman passes her nights dancing in a seedy Florida strip club. A Russian orphan loses everything, then builds a new and prosperous life for himself in America. An American woman struggles to maintain her hope and dignity after a life-changing accident.As their lives become unexpectedly intertwined, Perla, Julian and Sophie are...

The Boy and the Lake is a poignant and haunting coming-of-age story ... a multifaceted, evocative and masterfully told tale." -Lynda Cohen Loigman, USA Today bestselling author of The Two-Family House and The Wartime Sisters"Pelzman excels at creating an intensely atmospheric setting and revealing how it shapes his characters' identities and worldviews ... The narrative is full of rich, descriptive language ... a well-developed vintage setting...

An eccentric outsider is baffled by contemporary Manhattan in this engrossing second novel" by Adam Pelzman. -Kirkus ReviewsBobby Walser's tragic childhood has left him a man frozen in time and mired in a world of his own making-one that has little in common with reality. Genteel and old-fashioned, his manners and habits are more suited to an aristocrat from a Chekhov play than to a young man on Manhattan's Upper West Side.Haunted by his failu...

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Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This volume comprises a comprehensive manual for farriers and veterinarians. This text was originally intended for three classes of readers: for the horse-owners who may interest themselves in the subject, for farriers looking to develop their shoeing, and for veterinary students who have to be examined. Despite its age, much of the information contained herein is timeless, and will still be of considerable value to modern readers. The chapter...

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This early work by Franz Boas was originally published in 1911 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'Handbook of American Indian Languages Part II.' is the second instalment of his work on the linguistic study of Native American Languages. Franz Boas was born on July 9th 1958, in Minden, Westphalia. Even though Boas had a passion the natural sciences, he enrolled at the University at Kiel as an undergraduate ...

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection we have compiled a series of historical and informative publications on writings for women. The titles in this range include "The Lady of Quality" "Woman's Law Book" "Woman's Dress" and many more. This particular instalment...

Cane Work" is a classic guide to weaving baskets, offering the reader simple instructions on how to make a variety of baskets, ranging from the simple and practical to ornate and decorative. With easy-to-follow directions and helpful illustrations, this timeless guide is perfect for anyone with a practical interest in weaving. Contents include: "Materials", "Terms in Use", "Directions for Workers", "Finishing Touches", "General Instructions", ...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This book is three classic articles on growing pineapples, with information on propagation, planting, pruning, pests, and other related aspects. Highly accessible and full of invaluable information, these articles will be of considerable utility to anyone with an interest in growing pineapples. Contents include: "The Pine-apple", "Pineries", "Varieties of Pines", "Succession Plants-Spring Treatment", "Succession Plants-Summer and Autumn Treatm...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This antiquarian book contains a detailed guide to building and using radio control systems for model ships, boats, and aircraft. Complete with step-by-step instructions and a wealth of helpful diagrams, this book is perfect for those with a keen interest in making their own remote control models. The chapters of this book include: "Basic Concepts Coders, Decoders and the Radio Link", "Radio Components", "Transmitters for Radio Control", "Radi...