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Earthwork" is a word used to describe a constructed bank of dirt, often raised in ancient cultures as a means of defense. Earth Works is a book of essays and rituals for a time of deep cultural change, a shift that author Byron Ballard calls "Tower Time." The first part of the book explores scenarios in these chaotic times and suggests possible reframing to understand the historic underpinnings and the long-term effects on both the planet and ...

Proceedings of an international symposium on clinical problems in strabismus that arose from a desire to stimulate new research efforts in strabismus, held at The Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute, in San Francisco, California, in November 2012. This volume was edited by Tina Rutar. The event was organized by Arthur Jampolsky, Tina Rutar, Anja Palmowski-Wolfe, John Brabyn, and Richard Harrad.

This is a saga both serious and ridiculous of how the author came to love her body and listen to it, even when it whispered nonsensical things. Embracing Willendorf: A Witch's Way of Loving Your Body to Health and Fitness is a kind of memoir, a story of walking and pondering, of thongs and tight Levis. And it is about transformation. About choosing to be healthier and achieving that through a wonderfully simple idea-that when we love our bodie...

After years of pondering, Byron Ballard has finally written a primer for the kind of magic she practices. Driven to it by colleagues, friends, and students, writing this little book is an act of stubborn devotion to a fading culture. This deceptively simple system of folk magic has come down to modern Southern culture through the immigrants and natives who called these blue hills home. Written in an easily accessible style and filled with insi...

This early work by Philip K. Dick was originally published in 1953 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'Small Town' is a short story about a man with godlike power over two towns. Philip Kindred Dick was born on December 16 1928, in Chicago, Illinois. Dick and his family moved to the Bay Area of San Francisco when he was young, and later on to Washington DC following his parents divorce. Dick attended Elemen...

This antiquarian book contains Wilhelm Stekel's 1933 treatise on homosexuality, "Bi-Sexual Love - The Homosexual Neurosis". This volume is recommended for those with an interest in psychoanalaysis and early psychoanalytical literature. Wilhelm Stekel (1868 - 1940) was an Austrian psychologist and physician. He was an early follower of the seminal Sigmund Freud, often described as Freud's most distinguished pupil and commonly hailed as one of t...

A handbook for making quick and easy savings at home when doing your household cleaning. 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 collection of forty-eight stories written by the celebrated Czech writer, Karel Capek. These thrilling and thought-provoking stories attempt to challenge the mystery story paradigm by bending the rules in novel ways. They will appeal to both those who ordinarily love, and those loathe mystery fiction. A great addition to any collection, this compendium constitutes a must-have for fans and collectors of Capek's ...

This book contains a lovely collection of woodwork designs for the making of a wide range of games. From simple jigsaw puzzles to a pocket-size draught board and lawn quoits, this book provides you with enough items to make sure you, your family and friends will never get bored.

This vintage book contains a detailed treatise on the apple, being a detailed and comprehensive guide to growing, harvesting, and marketing apples. This accessible and profusely illustrated guide will be of considerable utility to the modern reader with an interest in apple production, and it will also appeal to collectors of antiquarian literature of this ilk. Although old, the information contained within this text is timeless, and will be o...

This antiquarian book contains a fascinating treatise on the woodcock, and includes information on its natural history, habit and habitats, how to find and hunt them, and much more. This informative and practical book is highly recommended for those with an interest in hunting woodcock, and it would also make for a great addition to collections of hunting literature. The chapters of this book include: "Opening Days", "Characteristics and Habit...

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An exciting and fast paced adventure story based in colonial America. Written from the viewpoint of a fictional friend of the Historic Robert Rodgers, famed in America as the leader of 'Rodgers' Rangers' a guerrilla squadron harassing the English forces throughout the American War of Independence. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are repu...

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 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 the subject of the domestic cat. The titles in this range include "The Cattery" "A Guide to Feeding Cats" "Cats in Prose and Poetry" and many more. Eac...

Certain People" is a collection of short stories written by the Pulitzer prize-winning American writer, Edith Wharton. This wonderful compendium of stories would make for a worthy addition to any bookshelf, and it will be of special interest to fans and collectors of Wharton's prolific work. The stories contained herein include: 'Atrophy', 'A Bottle of Perrier', 'After Holbein', 'Dieu D'Amour', 'The Refugees', and 'Mr. Jones'. Edith Wharton (1...

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 book is a lovely collection of vintage machine knitting patterns for young girls' clothing, written in step-by-step instructions and with explanatory diagrams. With outfits for many occasions, this book is perfect for any knitter wishing to treat their daughter, granddaughter or niece. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.

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.