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Embark on a thrilling journey through the mesmerizing depths of the ocean with Jules Verne's Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, a timeless science fiction classic that has captivated readers for generations. This imaginative tale of exploration and adventure takes you deep into the uncharted world beneath the waves, as it follows the enigmatic Captain Nemo and his incredible submarine, the Nautilus.Join Professor Pierre Aronnax, his loyal ...

Join Mole, Rat, Badger, and Toad as they embark on their odd adventures on and by the river, filled with danger, excitement, and unforgettable moments. This timeless classic has delighted readers of all ages and continues to do so. Friendly Rat, mild-mannered Mole, wise Badger, and kind-but conceited-Toad all live on the banks of the Thames. While Mole and Rat are content to go out in a row boat or travel the roads in a caravan, Toad prefers t...

The Happy Prince and Other Tales is a 1888 collection of children's short stories by Oscar Wilde. Written in simple lucid language, the stories stir deep emotions and remain with the reader long after the book is put down. Beautifully illustrated by Walter Crane, these stories include:The Happy PrinceThe Nightingale and the RoseThe Selfish GiantThe Devoted FriendThe Remarkable Rocket

The contents of the book are as follows CHAPTER I Euclidean Space. Its Mathematical Formulation and its Rôle in Physics CHAPTER II The Metrical Continuum CHAPTER III Relativity of Space and Time CHAPTER IV The General Theory of Relativity

The contents of the book are as follows CHAPTER I Euclidean Space. Its Mathematical Formulation and its Rôle in Physics CHAPTER II The Metrical Continuum CHAPTER III Relativity of Space and Time CHAPTER IV The General Theory of Relativity

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The author of this book sets out to investigate two fundamental issues: how was the remote past of Britain imagined in the 18th and 19th centuries and what part did visual arts play in the process?

»Stier, Schlange, Efeu und Wein«: vom kretischen Kern des Mythos ausgehend, verfolgt der Religionswissenschaftler und klassische Philologe Karl Kerényi einen Kult durch seine Hallräume: Athen, Delphi und Theben, die kretisch-minoischen Schichten der ägäischen Kultur, das olympische Pantheon. Dionysos wirkt auf uns widersprüchlich und fremd. Oft wendet er sich dem Menschen und der Natur freundlich zu. Erst über Tragödie, Komödie und Bildkunst ...

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How do Democratic and Republican party leaders react after their party has lost a presidential election? Is there a pattern of response to defeat that reflects the distinctive cultures of the two parties? This book answers these questions by examining how the two national party organizations have responded to presidential election defeats between 1956 and 1993. Drawing on party documents, interviews with party officials, and contemporary accou...

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Paul Ramsey was one of the most important ethicists of the twentieth century. From the publication of his classic Basic Christian Ethics in 1950 until his death in 1988, his writings decisively shaped moral discourse and reflection in the areas of theology, law, politics, and medicine. This collection of Ramsey's most important essays on Christian, political, and medical ethics displays the scope and depth of his vision, highlighting both the ...

Learn about how Pocahontas helped early Americans survive! Filled with suspense and historical details, here's a very young biography of the Powhatan Indian princess who played a vital role in early Colonial and Native American relations.

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Illus. in full color. A scintillating survey of sensational serpents, from blood-spewing West Indian boas to "flying" golden tree snakes.

James Marshall's retelling of this "grimm" tale is now available in paperback. When Hansel and Gretel are abandoned in the woods by their nasty stepmother, they are welcomed with open arms into the cottage of a sweet old lady. The pair soon discovers they've jumped from the frying pan into the fire. Full color. An American Bookseller "Pick of the Lists" and School Library Journal Best Books of the Year.