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Discover the original macabre stories of your most beloved classics in this collection of disturbingly dark fairy tales.

Zora Neale Hurston's tragic 1926 play Color Struck is a thought-provoking commentary on colorism within the Black community.

How can Christianity continue to bring good news into the world? That's the inspiring message readers will find in The Word Made Fresh. In recommending the Rev. Dr. George A. Mason's new book to readers, the best-selling Christian author and theologian Brian McLaren says, "In the struggle for the future of Christianity in America, George Mason embodies great courage and graciousness as he continues to preach that we must welcome the most vulne...

How can Christianity continue to bring good news into the world? That's the inspiring message readers will find in The Word Made Fresh. In recommending the Rev. Dr. George A. Mason's new book to readers, the best-selling Christian author and theologian Brian McLaren says, "In the struggle for the future of Christianity in America, George Mason embodies great courage and graciousness as he continues to preach that we must welcome the most vulne...

This insightful volume is a collection of Dr. Maria Montessori's lectures given at the University of Rome and explores the Italian physician's views on methods of education and childhood development.

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 is Dr. Maria Montessori's study of education, with explanations of her philosophy of teaching and experimental scientific approach. Dr. Maria Montessori's alternative method to early-years education is based on the natural development of children and encourages hands-on learning with access to the natural world. She shares her views on children's imagination, intelligence, and behaviour while recommending the ideal learning env...

An illustrated guide to the Montessori method of childhood development and education, written by the renowned Italian physician Dr. Maria Montessori. The Montessori method has become a popular approach to educating and nurturing children's development, particularly between the ages of three and six. In this volume, Dr. Montessori gives detailed explanations of her approach to various subjects, including grammar and arithmetic. First publish...

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Originally published in 1885, this early work on Watch and clock making is extensively illustrated throughout with much of the information still being useful and practical today. 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 early work is a fascinating read for anyone interested in spiritual healing and its history, comprising a comprehensive account of spiritual healing. Contents Include: Foreword, Preface, Basic Generalisations, The Bodies of Man, The Link Between Man and Spirit, Spirit Healing-Its Classifications, The Healing Medium and the Healing Guides, General Problems of Spiritual Healing, Magnetic Healing, Spiritual Healing, Absent Healing, Treatment...

Originally published in 1885, this early work on Watch and clock making is extensively illustrated throughout with much of the information still being useful and practical today. 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.

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In a world ravaged by crises, this inspiring biography of Nicaraguan public health pioneer and peacemaker Gustavo Parajón encourages readers to courageously reach out to the world's neediest people. From his family, Parajón inherited a deep Christian faith that made him a fearless example of how to navigate dangerous conflicts and public health crises. Gustavo described his mission as simply following the example of Jesus, but he did so in s...

Extraordinary Nurses Throughout History celebrates the amazing efforts of eight notable nurses, collected in honour of Florence Nightingale's 200th birthday. Throughout history, many notable women have helped create and improve the practice of modern nursing that we are all familiar with today. Since the first documented mention of professional nurses in approximately 300 AD, their contributions at times when nursing was much less well establi...

This is a classic guide to 'Ikebana', the traditional Japanese art of flower arranging. It explores the different elements and styles of Ikebana, offering useful tips and detailed descriptions. With photographs and illustrations, it is perfect or beginners and not to be missed by anyone with an interest in the subject. Contents include: "The Spirit of Flower Arrangement", "Development of Arrangement Style and Their History", "Formation of 'Rik...

Hailed as being among the most influential modernist authors of the 20th century, Woolf was a central figure in the feminist criticism movement of the 1970s whose works inspired countless women to take up the cause. Primarily, Woolf communicated her ideas through her essays, the most famous being "A Room of One's Own" (1929) which explored social injustices and women's lack of free expression. This volume contains an extensive collection of Wo...

This vintage book contains a complete guide to taxidermy, with information on skinning, stuffing, mounting, and preserving a variety of mammals and birds. Written in simple, pain language and profusely illustrated, this timeless handbook is ideal for the novice and would make for a valuable addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Collecting", "Trapping, etc.", "Shooting", "Procuring Birds", "Care of Specimens", "Skinni...

A republication of the 1897 edition. The illustrated contents deal with all aspects of the fascinating art, history and science of palm reading.

This vintage book contains a comprehensive textbook for clothing designers, teachers of clothing technology, and senior students. With detailed diagrams and a wealth of useful and interesting information, this timeless handbook is highly recommended for those with an interest in fashion and design, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: "The Human Body", "Physical Proportions", "The Sizing ...