100 Classical Books is a curated journey through the timeless masterpieces that have shaped literature, thought, and culture across centuries. From the philosophical depth of Plato and the emotional intensity of Dostoevsky to the poetic elegance of Shakespeare and the visionary worlds of Mary Shelley and George Orwell, this book offers insightful summaries, historical context, and key themes for each of the 100 selected works.Perfect for avid readers, students, and lifelong learner...

James Oglethorpe was a British aristocrat and philanthropist in the eighteenth century who pioneered prison reform in the United Kingdom before founding the state of Georgia as a classless society for poor people from England. He planned the town of Savannah as well as established a deep friendship with Native Americans. Oglethorpe refused to allow slavery in Georgia, despite strong opposition, and successfully defended Georgia from an attack by the Spanish in Florida. On his return to the...

Discover a treasure trove of inspiration within the pages of "Collection of Favorite Quotations" by Larry John Phillips. This captivating anthology gathers the most profound, uplifting, and thought-provokingquotes.In times when life's challenges seem insurmountable and motivation wanes, this book serves as a beacon of hope, reminding you that you are not alone in your journey. With wisdom spanning centuries and cultures, Larry John Phillips curates a collection that re...

Science of the Bible cites passages from scriptures and then clarifies their agreement with modern science. The author's intention was to correct the commonly repeated and destructive trope put forth by atheists that science and religion, specifically the Judeo-Christian Bible, are separate and incompatible and that believers are ignorant of science. Eighty-five percent of Nobel laureates are believers, and they are hardly ignorant of science.

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Making the switch from the military to the private/civilian sector? Get the help you need-and advice you might not have expected-from LTC {Ret} John W. Phillips's new release.Serving your country is an honor and sacrifice not many can understand. But when your service is done... What's next?For some, it's those years served while serving in the military. But if you're ready to transition from military duty into the private sector and civilian employment, Bo...

When archaeologist John Henry Phillips volunteered with a charity that took D-Day veterans back to Normandy, due to an administrative error he found himself without a hotel room and reliant on the generosity of one of the veterans who had a spare bed. That veteran was Patrick Thomas - and it was an encounter that would change both their lives forever.Patrick's landing craft, LCH 185, had led the first wave into Sword Beach on D-Day, and stayed off Normandy until the 25th June when ...

What happens when an advanced civilization from another world choose an ordinary, expendable human being and give him total control of a powerful and potentially deadly craft, purely for their entertainment and curiosity? Will their prejudices be confirmed? Will he use it for pleasure, greed, and gain? Or will he surprise them with good deeds and intentions? They watch and they wait. However, their project backfires, and in a twist of fate, he becomes their salvation.

Bridget O’Connor used to be a firecracker. A motorcycle mechanic with a sharp wit and a wild streak, she built her own garage from the ground up and lived on her own terms—until Rawley came along. Roland James St. Pierre, Esq.—"Rawley" to his mama and her soon-to-be husband—was Southern charm, old money, and everything she thought she wanted. Or so she told herself.Three years later, Bridget barely recognizes the woman in the mirror. The fierce, independent Brie ha...

Understanding the mechanical behavior of solids and contacts (interfaces and joints) is vital for the analysis, design, and maintenance of engineering systems. Materials may simultaneously experience the effects of many factors such as elastic, plastic, and creep strains; different loading (stress) paths; volume change under shear stress; and microcracking leading to fracture and failure, strain softening, or degradation. Typically, the available models account for only one factor at a tim...

A summary of all 242 bird species recorded in Seychelles by island. Includes extinctions, residents, migrants and vagrants (with number of records of each species). Ringing recoveries and the history of records are included.

This title was originally published in 1963.Many titles in the Voices Revived program are also newly available as ebooks, offered at a discounted price to support wider access to scholarly work.