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With the Turks in Palestine by Alexander Aaronsohn
Historical work detailing experiences of early Jewish settlers in Palestine while still under Turkish rule from perspective of a well known Zionist political figure. Despite Aaronsohn's ties to the United States, he was pushed into serving in the Turkish Army with the start of the first World War as the Ottoman Empire controlled Palestine.
With the World’s Great Travellers, Volume 2 by Alexander von Humboldt
The reflective voyager, on his first sight of New York, is baffled when he attempts to catalogue his sensations. All is so completely in contrast with the capitals of Europe. The gloriously bright sky, air that drinks like champagne, the resultant springiness of life and movement, that overdoes itself in excitement and premature exhaustion, and the obtrusively visible defects of this surface enthusiasm, monotonous streets, unfinished or unbegun city improvements, and the conspicuous lack of play-spaces for children—this is the rough portrait sketch New York draws of itself for the newcomer.
With the World’s Great Travellers, Volume 4 by Leigh and Morris
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process.This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible.
Within the Gates by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward was an early feminist American author and intellectual who
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challenged traditional Christian beliefs of the afterlife, challenged women's traditional roles in marriage and family, and advocated clothing reform for women.
She wrote this play 'Within the Gates', in 1901. Her works have been
Woman, and Her Place in a Free Society by Edward Carpenter
What a word is this ! In its brief compass what thousand-year-long tragedies He enshrined! Since the far-back time when in the early societies the thought of inequality had hardly arisen, and the female in her own way—as sole authenticator of birth and parentage, as guardian of the household, as inventress of agriculture and the peaceful arts, as priestess or prophetess or sharer in the councils of the tribe—was as powerful as man in his, and sometimes even more so; down to to-day, what centuries of suffering, of repression, of slave-hood, of dumbness and obscurity have been the lot of woman!
Women in Love by DH Lawrence
First published in the year 1920, the present novel 'Women in Love' was written by DH Lawrence. It is a sequel to his earlier novel The Rainbow (1915), and follows the continuing loves and lives of the Brangwen sisters, Gudrun and Ursula. Gudrun Brangwen, an artist, pursues a destructive relationship with Gerald Crich, an industrialist. Lawrence contrasts this pair with the love that develops between Ursula Brangwen and Rupert Birkin, an alienated intellectual who articulates many opinions associated with the author. The emotional relationships thus established are given further depth and tension by an intense psychological and physical attraction between Gerald and Rupert.
Women of Early Christianity by Alfred Brittain Mitchell Carroll
Christianity introduced a new moral epoch in the course of human history. Its effect was necessarily transforming upon those who came under its sway. Being cosmopolitan in its nature, we have now to study woman as being somewhat dissociated from racial type and national manner, and we shall seek to ascertain how she met and was modified by Christian conditions. These had a larger effect upon her life than upon that of man; for, by its nature, Christianity gave an opening for the higher possibilities of her being of which the old religions took little account. In the realm of the spiritual, it, for the first time, assented to her equality with man. That the women of the first Christian centuries submitted themselves to the influence of that religion in a varying degree, the following pages will abundantly show.
Women of History: Selected from the Writings of Standard Authors by Various
"Women of History is a further development of the idea which suggested the companion volume, Men of History, viz.: "To exhibit views of the world's great men and women, as set forth in the best words of the best authors—to convey, as it were, at once impressions of History and Literature, and lessons in Biography and Style." -Preface
Wonder Tales from Many Lands by Katharine Pyle
The Prince wondered greatly at his father’s words, but he took the key and went to the top of the castle, and there he found the steel door his father had described. He unlocked it with the silver key, stepped inside, and looked about him. When he had done so, he was filled with amazement at what he saw. The room had twelve sides, and on eleven of these sides were pictures of eleven princesses more beautiful than any the Prince had ever seen in all his life before. Moreover, these pictures were as though they were alive. When the Prince looked at them, they moved and smiled and blushed and beckoned to him. He went from one to the other, and they were so beautiful that each one he looked upon seemed lovelier than the last. But lovely though they were, there was not one of them whom the Prince wished to have for a wife.
Woodbarrow Farm by Jerome K Jerome
"Kitchen at Woodbarrow Farm. An ideal old farmhouse kitchen. From the smoke-blackened ceiling beams hang huge sides of bacon, strings of onions, and herbs, and poultry. Over the great fireplace are the guns, and in profusion everywhere are the homely furnishings of a prosperous farmhouse kitchen. A huge fire burns r. in old-fashioned fireplace, with settle on each side. Door l.c. at back opening on corner of farmyard. Latticed window looking out on yard to r. of door. Table r.c. piled with linen waiting to be folded. Linen press l. Door l. below press. Settle in front of press. Mrs. Rollitt at table r.c. discovered ironing. She folds up clothes as she finishes with them, and crosses and places them one by one in press l." -an excerpt
Words Have Power by Ashutosh Karnatak
WORDS HAVE POWER is a self-help book that recognizes the importance of words in one’s life. Positive words are the raw material fed to the mind that processes it to produce the final product in the form of behavior and actions. The good material has to go through many stages and processes to become a great one, but the material that is itself flawed in the first place can never produce the first-class outcome. Therefore, it is very important to think, use and spread positive words or self-affirmations to lay a strong foundation on which your future life is built on. Each of the 26 English alphabets mentioned in this book stands for the 26 attributes that should be inculcated in the behavior. The word-list is not all encompassing but certainly diverse and indicative of most of the desirable qualities needed to lead a successful and fulfilling life. At the end of the book are some stories that are interesting as well as inspirational. Though the people of any age can gain by reading this book, but children and youngsters can find it particularly useful for their self-development.
Work of Art by Sinclair Lewis
Work of Art' is Sinclar Lewis' novel, which got published in 1934. This novel did not got much popular. It carries on his comic skewering of American culture, following three generations of the Weagle family as they work in various inns, hotels, and boarding houses. Brothers Myron and Ora have different approaches to their family business, with Myron dedicated to the day to day and Ora losing himself in flights of fancy. Through the two characters, Lewis explored themes of the self-made man, the American habit of seeing work as an identity, and the pursuit of prosperity.
Writ in Barracks by Edgar Wallace
A tent that is pitched at the base:
A wagon that comes from the night:
A stretcher—and on it a Case:
A surgeon, who's holding a light.
The Infantry's bearing the brunt—
O hark to the wind-carried cheer!
A mutter of guns at the front:
A whimper of sobs at the rear.
And it's War! 'Orderly, hold the light.
You can lay him down on the table: so.
Easily—gently! Thanks—you may go.'
And it's War! but the part that is not for show.
Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
First published in the year 1847, the present book 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Brontë was considered controversial because its depiction of mental and physical cruelty was unusually stark, and it challenged strict Victorian ideals of the day regarding religious hypocrisy, morality, social classes and gender inequality.
Yes I Can by Dr. Sumer Sethi
Dr. Sumer Sethi is a Radiologist, Educator, Writer and a Motivational Speaker.
He inspires and encourages individuals to realise their true potential. His varied experience in medical profession, teaching and understanding has put many doctors on the path of growth and fulfillment.
Dr. Sumer’s inspirational titles like Fire in the Belly & Leap of Faith, are the best sellers and have been appreciated a lot by readers.
Yes You Can by Ashutosh Karnatak
"YES, YOU CAN emphasizes on different areas to be honed so that one can lead a successful life and reap maximize profit. Humans have an inherent habit of blaming others or circumstances for their failures. To overcome this, the individual should analyze himself and make the necessary corrections in attitude and thinking process. If one is able to understand and amend oneself, he/she would be able to face the world more effectively. This self-help book indicates that if a person develops plus or positive attitude in life then he/she can face any problem and situation. In this book, emphasis is given to the role of the mind, and techniques to sharpen it. This book focuses on self-improvement, based on the premise that one should endeavor to control oneself, rather than try to change others. This book will make you realise that: One can do, whatever he wants. One can have control on himself. To be successful one should have "Fight Back Tendencies". The mind needs to be maintained in a positive frame. Optimism till the end."
Yet Again by Max Beerbohm
"Till I gave myself the task of making a little selection from what I had written since last I formed a book of essays, I had no notion that I had put, as it were, my eggs into so many baskets—The Saturday Review, The New Quarterly, The New Liberal Review, Vanity Fair, The Daily Mail, Literature, The Traveller, The Pall Mall Magazine, The May Book, The Souvenir Book of Charing Cross Hospital Bazaar, The Cornhill Magazine, Harper's Magazine, and The Anglo-Saxon Review...Ouf! But the sigh of relief that I heave at the end of the list is accompanied by a smile of thanks to the various authorities for letting me use here what they were so good as to require." -Preface
Yoga and Meditation by Stephen Knapp
Sages of India have been practicing the science of Yoga for thousands of years. There are numerous benefits of yoga. On the mental level, it strengthens concentration, determination, and builds a stronger character that can more easily sustain various tensions in our lives. The assortment of Asanas also provides stronger health and prevents various diseases. It improves physical strength, endurance and flexibility. Its ultimate purpose, however, is to purify and raise our consciousness to a level in which we can directly perceive our real identity and the spiritual dimension. Then we can have our own spiritual experiences.
The main objective of this book is to create more informed and conscious practitioners of Yoga. ‘Yoga and Meditation’ discusses the benefits of Yoga, both physical and spiritual, its types and methodology in detail. The present book is a guide to not only Asanas that help treating various diseases, but also to the methods for using important mantras to enhance the effects of Yoga.
Yoga for Kids by Anoop Gaur
As man is becoming a machine due to the glamour of materialism and is being compelled to lead an unhealthy and tense life, the world is getting attracted towards yoga for attaining peaceful, healthy and tension-free life.
In practical life, husband-wife, father-son, brothers-sisters are all external agents. In contrast, the body, the mind, intellect, ego, etc., are all internal agents which are closer to life. In a conflict, it is the internal agent, which comes out victorious. Keeping these internal agents under one’s control is called ‘Yoga’. For physical and mental health, Yoga is necessary. Hence, this book has been specially prepared for kids and students by and large.
Yogasanas are introduced, their meaning, their effects on mind and body, the time required to perform each yoga and its advantages are explained in a very simple language. The pictures given are a speciality of this book, as they clearly express what the writer wants to say.
We are sure that this book will contribute a great deal in keeping our young readers healthy and happy.
You Are Born to Blossom by A.P.J. Abdul Kalam/ Arun Tiwari
This book is an account of how Dr. Kalam visualizes Information and Communication Technology mining the rural talent. Here, Dr. Kalam presents his dream of schools in India at 2020 as symbiotic nerve centres connecting teachers, students and community; personifying knowledge that exists in the world. He also makes a clarion call to accelerate the process of societal transformation. This would involve raising the standards of governance and safeguarding the sanctity of public institutions. The book uses the metaphor of a tree to describe the process of knowledge bearing fruits of prosperity in the contemporary globalised world where different phases, formative, adult working life, and post-50 experienced senior citizens, call for different kinds of learning. The book refers to a contextual contribution of a large number of Indian scientists and artists and proves that there is no age bar to blossom. He advocates creation of conditions that favour growth of diverse individual talents akin to a garden and calls for a scientific mind-set guided by conscience, consensus and by actions that take our social and moral values into account in building our own systems.