Madagascar is the third largest island in the world, about 1,000 miles long, by 375 at its widest part, with an average breadth of about 250 miles. It has an area of about 230,000 square miles, so that it is almost four times the size of England and Wales, or two and a half times that of Great Britain and Ireland, or seven times the size of Scotland! This important island is situated in the Indian Ocean, and separated from the east coast of Africa by the Mozambique Channel, which is some 2...

It was during the course of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries that the problem of chronic alcohol dependence in modern society and its consequent medical effects emerged. The topic of drunkenness figures prominently in the thinking and writing of social reformers, politicians, theorists, medical practitioners, and psychiatrists. Eventually, by the mid-nineteenth century, ‘alcoholism’ was named as the disease of habitual drunkenness. Possibly the most important book to predict this wa...

The Resilient Practitioner, 4th edition, gives students and practitioners valuable tools for creating their own boundaried generosity, a vibrant method for balancing caring for others and caring for oneself.The new edition builds on the strengths of the earlier editions and incorporates the lived experience of practitioners in the helping, caring, and relationship-intense fields. Readers will find new material in the Architecture of Resilience chapter, a self-care action p...

Health that intoxicates with its power and intensity, is within the reach of all who are willing to reason for themselves, and begin that activity of muscle, mind and body without which there can be no health, for stagnation always means disease and death. Activity is the law of life. A machine made of the finest steel will rust and decay if not used. To those whose souls are rent by sorrow and pain, to those whose days and nights are heavily laden with the dull despair of physical weakne...

Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization, and helped make us who we are.

In "Character," Samuel Smiles explores the intricacies of personal development and moral integrity through a series of inspiring anecdotes and historical examples. Written in the mid-19th century, this work reflects the emerging Victorian ethos that champions individualism, perseverance, and self-reliance. Smiles employs a narrative style rich with clarity and pragmatism, positing that true character, forged through trials and tribulations, is the foundation for success in both personal an...

Step into the revolutionary and timeless world of education with Émile; Or, Concerning Education; Extracts by Jean-Jacques Rousseau. This audiobook offers listeners a profound exploration of childhood development, moral growth, and the principles of natural education, presenting Rousseau’s groundbreaking vision of learning as a journey toward freedom, self-discovery, and human flourishing.Rousseau examines the stages of a child’s growth, the role of experi...

In traditional beliefs, a ghost is a soul or spirit of a deceased person or animal that appears in a visible form or other manifestation, to a living person.This book explains about ghosts and other paranormal entities that we fear as unexplained.Includes dozens of thoroughly interesting and detailed accounts of actual ghost sightings that were officially reported to the authorities at the time.

Written by noted French author, Alexandre Dumas, "Martin Guerre" is an essay belonging to his collected title "Celebrated Crimes" which features famous criminals and crimes from European history.

In "Miscellaneous Papers," Charles Dickens showcases a broad spectrum of his literary prowess through a collection of essays, sketches, and stories that reflect the societal complexities of Victorian England. The book exemplifies Dickens's characteristic blend of wit, social commentary, and vivid characterization, capturing the intricacies of human experience. Ranging from topics of poverty and class disparity to the quirks of everyday life, each piece is infused with his trademark humor, ...