Originally curated by Harvard President Charles W. Eliot as a complete liberal education in fifty volumes, the Harvard Classics gathers philosophy, science, literature, and history into a single indispensable library. Plato's dialogues and Marcus Aurelius's meditations sit alongside Dante's Divine Comedy, Francis Bacon's essays, Charles Darwin's scientific writing, and Benjamin Franklin's autobiography, tracing the foundations of Western thought from ancient Greece to the modern age. Homer...

This book contains the following works arranged alphabetically by authors last names - Little Women [Louisa May Alcott] - Sense and Sensibility [Jane Austen] - Peter Pan (Peter and Wendy) [J.M. Barrie] - Cabin Fever [ B. M. Bower] - The Secret Garden [Frances Hodgson Burnett] - A Little Princess [Frances Hodgson Burnett] - Alice's Adventures in Wonderland [Lewis Carroll] - The King in Yellow [Robert William Chambers] - The Man Who Knew Too Much [Gilbert Keith Chesterton] - The Woman in Whi...

Few books have changed the way we understand life as profoundly as this one. In On the Origin of Species (6th Edition), Charles Darwin presents the groundbreaking ideas that transformed the study of biology and forever changed humanity's understanding of the natural world. Through careful observation, scientific reasoning, and extensive evidence, Darwin explores the processes that shape the diversity of life, introducing concepts that continue to influence modern science. The Sixth Edition...

On the Origin of Species (1859) is legendary naturalist Charles Darwin's groundbreaking and foundational study that birthed the theory of evolutionary biology.Sparking controversy from the time of its publication to the present day, Darwin’s theory of natural selection, where upon individuals of the same species have a more robust chance of survival thanks to their unique combination of physical characteristics, completely changed how the world viewed huma...

Charles Darwin's autobiographical recollections trace the making of a scientific mind with striking honesty and warmth. Looking back on his childhood in Shrewsbury, he remembers his mother's death, early schooling, and the first stirrings of his passion for collecting plants, shells, minerals, insects, and birds. He also confesses to boyish pranks, falsehoods, and moral scruples, alongside a deep affection for animals, dogs, and angling. At Dr. Butler's school and later at Edinburgh, he fi...

After World War II, as other actors from the Golden Age faced oblivion, Clark Gable successfully adapted to the changing values of the New Hollywood and the New America. This, the third in Blood Moon's three-part overview of "The Icon Who Endured," tells how he did it. Here it is, the inside scoop on America's postwar reverence for everything to do with The King of Hollywood. It's about the final years of Clark Gable, exposed full-frontal as a symbol of Th...

For centuries, England’s country houses have been where affluent, grand families have displayed their wealth and status. The country is still well endowed with these houses today, although many of them are now popular visitor attractions instead of private homes, but there are also many houses that have disappeared over the years. Some have been demolished as they could no longer be sustained due to the changes in social habits, surrounding development or because of the cost of repairs or ...

"The Voyage of the Beagle" provides a detailed account of Darwin's observations, discoveries, and insights during his travels. The book covers a wide range of topics, including geology, biology, anthropology, and natural history. Darwin's observations of the diverse flora, fauna, and geological formations he encountered had a significant influence on his later scientific work, including the development of his theory of evolution by natural selection.Key aspects of "The Voyage of the Beagle...

In the book, Darwin presents the evidence he had collected from his observations and research, which led him to propose his theory of evolution by natural selection. This theory posits that species evolve over time through the process of natural selection, in which individuals with certain advantageous traits are more likely to survive and pass on those traits to their offspring."The Origin of Species" was controversial at the time of its publication and sparked considerable debate among s...

Darwin also introduces the concept of sexual selection, which is the idea that certain traits, such as bright plumage or elaborate courtship displays, are favored by members of the opposite sex and therefore more likely to be passed on to future generations. He argues that sexual selection is responsible for many of the physical and behavioral differences between males and females in the animal kingdom.In Part I of the book, Darwin also explores the similarities and differences between hum...

A daily devotional spanning the four weeks of Advent exploring how faith's daring stories of risk, birth, and radical trust can revitalize our connection to faith, community, and personal transformation. Advent gives us the opportunity each year to consider the stories we know as part of our faith: stories of risk, stories of birth, stories of trying again, and above all, stories of a mutual, radical trust between God and God’s people. That trust is manifested when God sends Jesus to us. D...

"Springtime and Other Essays" is a collection of essays by Sir Francis Darwin, exploring various themes related to nature, science, and the human experience. The essays reflect Darwin's deep appreciation for the natural world, showcasing his insights into the beauty and complexity of life. Through his eloquent prose, he invites readers to contemplate the changing seasons and the intricate relationships within ecosystems. The work serves as a testament to Darwin's legacy, emphasizing the im...