In the decades following the American Civil War, reformers championed the explosion of public gymnasiums and fitness centres in cities all across the country. In the opinion of many reformers, being truly fit was not only of physical value, but was also conducive to moral superiority. This manual by Morris Bornstein was one of numerous texts from this period that looked to instruct Americans in the use of Indian clubs and dumbbells, which continue to be popular and effective tools for exer...

Both domestic and foreign policy considerations led Eastern European nations in the 1970s to involve their economies more deeply with the West. This increased economic interdependence encompassed trade, technology transfer through industrial cooperation, and international credit. These growing links came as a mixed blessing as Western economic problems – inflation, recession, unemployment, energy – began to affect the economic development and political stability in Eastern Europe.F...

The economic system of the Soviet Union is of vital interest not merely because the USSR is a world superpower but also because the Soviets offer their economic development strategy and system as a model to Third World nations seeking rapid development and social change. This book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date picture of the evolution and operation of the Soviet economy, its external economic relations, and the challenges it faces in the next decade. The selections describe the n...

The Yellow Wallpaper (original title: "The Yellow Wall-paper. A Story") is a short story by the American writer Charlotte Perkins Gilman, first published in January 1892 in The New England Magazine. It is regarded as an important early work of American feminist literature, illustrating attitudes in the 19th century toward women's health, both physical and mental. Presented in the first person, the story is a collection of journal entries written by a woma...

Through a series of journal entries, a woman records her thoughts and feelings over the course of a summer, shortly after giving birth to her child. Confined to her bedroom on the advice of her husband, a physician, “The Yellow Wallpaper” chronicles the woman’s increasing instability, as she becomes obsessed with the yellow wallpaper covering the walls of her room.“The Yellow Wallpaper” is considered one of the earliest American feminist works of fiction and is unique for author Ch...

"26000+ English - Hebrew Hebrew - English Vocabulary" is a list of more than 26000 words translated from English to Hebrew, as well as translated from Hebrew to English. Easy to use- great for tourists and English speakers interested in learning Hebrew. As well as Hebrew speakers interested in learning English.

"24000+ Vocabulary English - Slovak" is a list of more than 24000 words translated from English to Slovak, as well as translated from Slovak to English. Easy to use- great for tourists and English speakers interested in learning Slovak. As well as Slovak speakers interested in learning English.

All main entries are in capitals therefore, when you do your word search use capital letters to avoid going to a section not relevant to what you are looking for. To do a search in the main text, and because the entries are in capitals, abbreviations eg. A & W are written as A and W with the correct abbreviation in parenthes (A & W): alive and well. If you are looking for example for TIME, it is easier to search for the T- section first, then search for TIME, or you will get heading words ...

"32000+ Vocabulary English - Romanian" is a list of more than 32000 words translated from English to Romanian, as well as translated from Romanian to English. Easy to use- great for tourists and English speakers interested in learning Romanian. As well as Romanian speakers interested in learning English.

Spiders and More About Spiders: Their Structure and Habits are well illustrated pieces; sets of observations by a mid nineteenth century spider enthusiast.

This superb guide to magic tricks uncovers and teaches the secrets behind many of the most popular magic routines and stage illusions ever invented. Perfect for beginners and fans of casual performance and stage magic, The Definitive Guide to Magic is an illustrated guidebook which examines and unveils the methods behind magic tricks, optical illusions, conjuring, coin magic and sleight of hand - to highlight just some of this epic book's topics. Reve...

This classic book contains a collection of beautiful designs for the craft of chip carving. With the instructions included you could produce a stunning checker board or an ornate picture frame, which would make unusual and special gifts. This book would make a valuable addition to the bookshelf of any craft enthusiast. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic wo...