Golden Deer Classics proudly presents the Orientalism compilation which regroups major orientalist works (both paintings and writings). Orientalism is a term used by scholars in art history, literary, geography, and cultural studies for the depiction of Eastern, that is "Oriental" cultures, including Middle Eastern, North African, South Asian and Southeast Asian cultures, done by writers, designers, and artists from the West. In particular, Orientalist painting depicting "the Middle East" ...

The Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte (All 4 Volumes) offers a vivid, intimate chronicle of Napoleon's ascent from Corsican obscurity to imperial domination, seen through the eyes of a close associate. Combining political anecdote, court observation, military recollection, and personal portraiture, the work belongs to the great nineteenth-century tradition of historical memoir, where eyewitness testimony becomes both narrative drama and contested evidence. Its style is lucid, detailed, and oft...

Deception can be a deadly thing . . . A kidnapped prince may be the key to a kingdom in conflict. But the beast who took the boy may pose more threat than the hushed fairy tales suggest . . . One of Antoine Carrion’s first published works, White Shadows is medieval intrigue in the fine tradition of George R.R. Martin, full of hidden political agendas woven between a wide cast of players who are individually dead set on occupying the throne. With hints of the supernatural underlying everyon...

Marcel Proust once wrote, “There is no longer anybody, not even myself, since I cannot leave my bed, who will go along the Rue du Repos to visit the little Jewish cemetery where my grandfather, following a custom that he never understood, went for so many years to lay a stone on his parents’ grave.” Investigating the origin and significance of this statement, Antoine Compagnon offers new insight into the great author’s underappreciated Jewish side.Compagnon traces Proust’s ties to ...

The Golden Verses of Pythagoras, translated by Antoine Fabre d'Olivet, presents a collection of ethical and philosophical teachings attributed to the ancient Greek philosopher Pythagoras. These verses encapsulate the essence of Pythagorean thought, emphasizing the importance of virtue, self-discipline, and the pursuit of wisdom. Through poetic language, the text encourages readers to reflect on their lives and strive for moral excellence, highlighting the interconnectedness of all beings a...

Wonderful book. The search for knowledge and the search for virtue are the same in these verses. Even the agnostic reader might find many reasonable suggestions. (Goodreads) This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design.

Captured and then abandoned by Olrik, Mortimer is now lost at sea with no provisions. Fortunately, he can always count on Blake. Once reunited, and with the help of some old friends, the two British gentlemen continue their dangerous mission to stop Von Stahl from resurrecting the Third Reich using the evil power of the 30 pieces of silver… a mission that will take them throughout Greece and into the very Kingdom of Hades!

A Captivating Financial Cozy Mystery Where the Quietest Observer Sees the Largest Discrepancies.Unlock the secrets of Oakhaven, where multi-million dollar tech innovation hides a cold, calculated multi-decade fraud.Audrey Vance is not your typical amateur sleuth. A brilliant but deeply conflict-averse forensic accountant, Audrey prefers the quiet comfort of her minimalist carriage house and the predictable, rigid logic of a perfectly balanced ledger to the ...

In the world of harmonious collaboration, how does your rhythm of connection set the beat?The resounding wisdom of Frank Iero reverberates: "The best music happens when you have a personal connection to it." As a devoted music lover and practitioner, I've realized this philosophy extends far beyond melodies-it's a universal truth that underscores every interaction and achievement in life.Make It Personal: Discover the Five Dimensions of Human Collab...

This volume consists of chapters derived from the best papers submitted to the 2023 Forum on Philosophy, Engineering, and Technology (fPET) meeting that took place in April 2023 at Delft University of Technology. Topics and fields covered within the volume include applied ethics, meta-ethics, value theory, education, responsible innovation, political philosophy and value-sensitive design. The contributors present research that addresses the challenges of engineering in a changing world. Th...

This unique book is about the near-death experience of a medical illness, told as a provocative story about activating aloneness, disconnection, pain, suffering, loss, grief, impermanence, healing, resilience, renewal, love, hope, recovery, and a growing dialogue between faith, values, health, and science.The author, a leading addiction psychiatrist describes how he learned the meaning of being a patient through the experience of physical and mental diminishment, vulnerability, and ...

This book critically assesses the main features of the modernization of family life and personal relationships by examining and comparing three European countries with different social and political pathways: Portugal, Switzerland and Lithuania. Drawing on national surveys of family trajectories and social networks, the contributors highlight personal and family relationships through the lens of network and life course perspectives as well as gender and generational perspectives.Pr...