John Humphrey Noyes founded the most revolutionary of all communal experiments in the nineteenth century and in American history the Oneida Community. As the selfordained Father of his utopian followers for thirty years, Noyes collectivized labor in the Communitys industries and abolished private property on the grounds of its Mansion House at Oneida, New York. But the defrocked preacher of Christian Perfectionism went still further: not only property, but spouses, were to be held in commo...

This book, first published in 1887, contains a collection of anecdotes and reminisces of a late nineteenth-century fox hunter. Covering all aspects of the sport, this volume will be of considerable interest to sporting historians and those with an interest in the history of English hunting. Contents include: "With Foxhounds", "With Staghounds", "With Draghounds", "With Harriers", "Steeplechasing and Hurdle Racing", "Conditioning and Schooling", "The Show Yard in relation to Hunters", "Cros...

This vintage book contains a collection of humorous stories of the field and racecourse, anecdotes of the stable and kennel, and numerous practical notes on shooting and fishing. Entertaining and insightful, this volume will appeal to those with an interest in country pursuits, and would make for a fantastic addition to allied collections. Contents include: "The Influence of Field Sports on Character", "Old-Fashioned Angling", "Partridge Day's it Was and as It is", "Simpson's Snipe", "Podg...

Prepare to set sail with the craziest crew of pirates on the Seven Seas. Will Charlie get rid of his pesky parrot? Can Molly escape the clutches of the sneaky Captain Spike? And just how will Sam reveal the identity of the Masked Pirate? Come aboard and find out! Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton, specially written for children just starting to read alone."Irresistible for children learning to read." - Child Educatio...

Find your best voice to inspire your child to reach their aspirations.With no single or right formula to teach, reassure, or help a child, no precise age gauge for first experiences, and blurry lines between clear, obvious, and gut decisions, how can a parent know what is best or right in the course of their child’s education?Parent Voice applies thought, experience, and a developmental model for parents to follow that allows for differences in personalitie...

This vintage book contains a collection of humorous stories of the field and racecourse, anecdotes of the stable and kennel, and numerous practical notes on shooting and fishing. Entertaining and insightful, this volume will appeal to those with an interest in country pursuits, and would make for a fantastic addition to allied collections. Contents include: "The Influence of Field Sports on Character", "Old-Fashioned Angling", "Partridge Day's it Was and as It is", "Simpson's Snipe", "Podg...

Comparative political theory is at best an embryonic and marginalized endeavor. As practiced in most Western universities, the study of political theory generally involves a rehearsal of the canon of Western political thought from Plato to Marx. Only rarely are practitioners of political thought willing (and professionally encouraged) to transgress the canon and thereby the cultural boundaries of North America and Europe in the direction of genuine comparative investigation.Bord...

This devotional probes the depths of Scripture, calling us to radical discipleship. Russel D. Fox observes that the church is struggling with pursuing holiness, which leads to conflict and the splintering of churches. Drawing from his experiences growing up and his career in the car business, he shares how to apply biblical principles as you pursue holiness. He considers questions such as: • What must we do before we work on our holiness? • How can we draw closer to the Father through the ...

This vintage book offers an authentic glimpse into nineteenth century hunting, with anecdotes, details of notable figure and events, comments on the its particulars, and much more. Insightful and entertaining, this is a volume that will appeal to those with an interest in the history of English hunting, and one that would make for a worthy addition to collections of hunting literature. Contents include: "Hunting", "Fox-Hunting", "Staghounds", "Harriers", "Draghounds", "Steeplechasing", "Ea...

This carefully crafted ebook: "British Mystery Classics - Complete Collection (Including Martin Hewitt Series, The Dorrington Deed Box & The Green Eye of Goona) - Illustrated" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Arthur Morrison (1863-1945) was an English writer and journalist known for his detective stories, featuring the detective Martin Hewitt, low-key, realistic, lower class answer to Sherlock Holmes. Martin Hewitt stories are similar in style...

Three Men In A Boat by Jerome K. Jerome.

THE CASE OF THE WARD LANE TABERNACLE -- THE IVY COTTAGE MYSTERY -- THE NICOBAR BULLION CASE -- THE FLITTERBAT LANCERS -- THE NARRATIVE OF MR. JAMES RIGBY -- THE CASE OF JANISSARY -- THE AFFAIR OF THE AVALANCHE BICYCLE & TYRE CO., LTD