This book offers a solution to the familiar dilemma of decoding communication difficulties for learners developing the language of schooling. The author takes a sociocultural Vygotskian approach to...więcej »
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 ...więcej »
PREFACE: This little volume is simply what its title indicates, a "Practical Guide" in the treatment of the common forms of acute disease. It is not the aim of this work to make physicians of the p...więcej »
The traditional Catholics' Bible.The Douay-Rheims Bible, predating the King James Bible, is traditional English-speaking Catholics' Bible of choice. This edit...więcej »
"There is a welcome intellectual coherence and high scholarship to this latest volume in Berghahn's series on Austrian and Habsburg Studies." -German History
"This volume is a splendid addition...więcej »
When we deal in the financial markets are we investing, speculating or gambling?
Does it really matter what we call it?
As this book shows, the world of finance is not an easily defined game. Sim...więcej »
Its author is as mysterious as its subject matter. The one appearance of English occultist FRANCIS BARRETT (b. circa 1770) upon the literary scene is this mammoth 1801 work, a complete study of rit...więcej »
Vladimir Nabokov's "Lolita" is one of the most fascinating
and controversial novels of the twentieth century. This book seeks
to guide readers through the intricacies of Nabokov's work and
to help ...więcej »
While Kim Stanley Robinson is perhaps best known for his hard science fiction works Red Mars, Green Mars and Blue Mars, the epic trilogy exploring ecological and sociological ...więcej »
This book is a convenient source of reference material for the collector in a handy table format. Headstamps are rendered in detailed drawings under the flag of their respective country of origin. ...więcej »
Originally published in 1880. Contains full and detailed instructions for designing and building punts, shooting punts, skiffs, canoes, sailing boats etc. Well illustrated with working diagrams. Ma...więcej »
Written by the American author, Harrie Irving Hancock (1868-1922), this unique manual offers a detailed, practical introduction to the history and essential techniques of Jiu-Jitsu combat and provi...więcej »
This manual is intended for the craft whiskey distiller who aims to make excellent-quality malt whiskey through artisan distillation methods. This manual describes, at the craft level, the proce...więcej »
To practising bonpos, Bon simply means the true religion of Tibet, while to Tibetan Buddhists, Bon refers to the false teachings and practices that were prevalent before Buddhism finally succeeded ...więcej »
This vintage book is a complete guide to build, rig, and sail self-acting model yachts. With simple, step-by-step instructions and a wealth of handy tips, this profusely illustrated handbook consti...więcej »
Stephen King is no stranger to the realm of literary criticism, but his most fantastic, far-reaching work has aroused little academic scrutiny. This study of King's epic Dark Tower ...więcej »