A HISTORY OF ORTHOPEDICS portrays the beginning of orthopedic surgery from ancient times to the current era. It follows the gradual development of a specialty from Egypt to the European continen...więcej »
The first English translation of part one of Li Anshan's seminal work Feizhou Huaqiao Huaren Shi, A History of Overseas Chinese in Africa to 1911 explores early Chinese knowledge of and contacts wi...więcej »
This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never f...więcej »
George Eastman's career developed in a particularly American way. The founder of Kodak progressed from a delivery boy to one of the most important industrialists in American history, and a crucial ...więcej »
This unusual book will greatly appeal to card game enthusiasts and historians of the pastime. A fascinating look at the style and type of the suits with sections on the different types of cards - t...więcej »
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and r...więcej »
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and r...więcej »
Four women, unknowingly bound together by one man's violent past.Johnny Wharton is a history professor and descendant of a Texas "planter family" - a legacy that's followed him...więcej »
This vintage book explores the subject of skiing. Skiing is a means of transport, a recreational activity and a competitive winter sport in which the participant uses skis to move on snow. This ill...więcej »
Stepfamilies are not a modern phenomenon, but despite this reality, the history of stepfamilies in America has yet to be fully explored. In the first book-length work on the topic, Lisa Wilson exam...więcej »
Not a book of law but a book about how the American system of law came to be, this 1911 classic is essential reading for anyone who practices the law or is fascinated by its quirks and intricacies....więcej »
(See the Preface and Table of Contents)The testimony here recorded has been taken from many sources. I doubt not that diligent search would reveal further facts of the highest value. As a...więcej »
This lucid guide traces the concerto's evolution over the major periods of music: baroque, classical, romantic, and 20th century. The compositions of each important composer are discussed in detail...więcej »
This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never f...więcej »
This readable and thoroughly documented volume relates the fascinating story of the French Legation in Austin. The oldest house in the city, it was built in 1840-1841 as the residence of the French...więcej »
This engaging book covers nearly every issue related to the French and Indian War, and the events that led up to it. Organized chronologically, the topics include: explorations by Cartier and Champ...więcej »