The increasing incidence and prevalence of allergic disease worldwide is one of the most remarkable phenomena of the past 50 years. One in three people in developed countries will experience an allergic condition at some point in their lives and advances in understanding the causes of this trend, and in allergy treatment and care, have captured the imagination of scientists, clinicians and the public. Landmark Papers in Allergy is a definitive collection of over 90 papers charting...

"Cover me while I cut around that blue Mondeo and ambush the guy in the grey suit."There are not many successful entrepreneurs who will enthusiastically break off in the middle of a multi-million pound deal to have a huge snowball fight in the car park with their finance director.But then Mark Mills is not just any successful entrepreneur. Whether organising one of his infamous Summer Christmas parties, flying to New York to find a new business idea or staying up all night ...

Contents: 1. Autobiography and On Liberty, by John Stuart Mill 2. Characteristics, Inaugural Address at Edinburgh, and Sir Walter Scott, by Thomas Carlyle Also available: The Complete Harvard Classics Collection (51 Volumes + The Harvard Classic Shelf Of Fiction) 50 Masterpieces You Have To Read Before You Die (Golden Deer Classics)

What is it like to grow up with a sibling on the autism spectrum? What kind of relationship do such siblings have? How does that relationship change as the siblings get older?In this moving collection of beautifully-written personal accounts, siblings from a variety of backgrounds, and in different circumstances, share their experiences of growing up with a brother or sister with autism. Despite their many differences, their stories show that certain things are common to the "sibli...

What is Political Science?Within human society, it is customary to distinguish between the following spheres: economic, political, social, and spiritual.The political sphere is important in that it involves and determines the interactions of different political powers. This understanding lies at the foundation of any political analysis of public life.Politics as a specific sector within human society is as old as it is modern. Many famous statesmen and scientists are c...

Contents: The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli The City of the Sun by Tommaso Campanella The New Atlantis by Francis Bacon Utopia by Thomas More Utilitarianism byJohn Stuart Mill On Liberty by John Stuart Mill An Answer to the Question What is Enlightenment by Immanuel Kant The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran A Confession by Leo Tolstoy Orthodoxy by G.K. Chesterton The Madman, His Parables and Poems by Kahlil Gibran On the Duty of Civil Disobedience by Henry David Thoreau

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...

Young Cincinnati area private eye Ben Davis made a promise to an old lady to find her sons killers. This seemed only right, but at this moment he had nothing. Nothing about this case was clear. He knew the what and the where, but he did not have a clue as to the more important who or why. A boy was dead and he needed answers… ----Jake jumped from the bed, sweat pouring from his face had soaked the dirty pillow. The same dreams over and over, but tonight he'd added a new one. He didn't mind...

WHO IS OLIVER?Ever consider the outrageous things that might be said about you to yourface, but not know what or why? Ever wonder what is said behind your back?Oliver is different! Oliver's life, was difficult because of how he looked since birth!At first, Oliver'sfamily didn't know anything about the deaf culture, just like otherhearing people. But they realized with love amazing things would happen.Learn how a family coming together can cha...

The Story of Pre-Revolutionary America with Background Information, Writing Prompts, and Creative Activities. Includes the script of a one act play that students may perform as Readers Theater in the Classroom or for School Theater Productions. The Gathering Storm in America introduces the remarkable story of James Otis, an all-but forgotten forefather whose actions initiated the American Revolution, as well as other major players on both sides of the Atlantic. The thoroughly researched sc...

"The Student's Companion to Latin Authors" by George Middleton and Thomas Ross Mills serves as an essential guide for students and enthusiasts of Latin literature. This comprehensive reference work provides insightful biographical sketches and critical analyses of prominent Latin authors, making it an invaluable resource for understanding the context and significance of their works. The authors meticulously compile information that aids readers in navigating the complexities of Latin texts...

In the realm of poetry, where words dance and emotions soar, Arthur Weir's "The Snowflake and Other Poems" emerges as a timeless masterpiece. This collection of lyrical verses captures the essence of nature, love, and the human spirit. From the delicate beauty of a snowflake to the profound depths of the human heart, Weir's words paint vivid images that resonate with readers of all ages. Prepare to be transported to a world where imagination takes flight and the power of language unfolds i...