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  • Shakespeare's Festive Comedy

    A Study of Dramatic Form and Its Relation to Social Custom

    by C. L. Barber ...
    "A book ahead of its time. . . . revolutionized the ways that Shakespeareans thought of comedy in relation to its social setting—especially festive comedy." —James Shapiro, Columbia UniversityIn this classic work, acclaimed Shakespeare critic C. L. Barber argues that Elizabethan seasonal festivals such as May Day and Twelfth Night are the key to understanding Shakespeare's comedies. Brilliantly ... Read more

    $17.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Man-Eater

    Murphy's Lawless, #3

    by Griffin Barber ...
    Series Book 3 - Murphy's Lawless
    Taken from their planet and their century, they are…the Lost Soldiers.Some of the hijacked Twentieth Century troops known as the Lost Soldiers have made planetfall on the planet R'Bak and accomplished their first main objective: capturing much-needed combat vehicles. Now reinforced by the nomadic locals, this rump company—known as Murphy's Lawless—are moving to prevent the local J'Stull ... Read more

    $4.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Story of the Automobile: Its History and Development from 1760 to 1917 with an Analysis of the Standing and Prospects of the Automobile Industry

    by H. L. Barber ...
    So far as I know, there is no book in circulation that tells, in concise form, the story of the mechanical and commercial evolution of the automobile, mirrors its sudden leap into popular use, and shows how it has demonstrated, in a most amazing way, the power of money to make money, describes its benefits to the world, and forecasts the future possibilities of the automobile industry as an ... Read more

    $8.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Story of the automobile: Its history and development from 1760 to 1917

    by H. L. Barber ...
    "Story of the Automobile: Its History and Development from 1760 to 1917" by H. L. Barber offers a comprehensive exploration of the evolution of the automobile. The book delves into the technological advancements and societal changes that shaped the automotive industry over more than a century. Barber meticulously chronicles the journey from early steam-powered vehicles to the advent of gasoline ... Read more

    $1.31 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The engineer's sketch-book of mechanical movements

    Devices, appliances, contrivances and details employed in the design and construction of machinery for every purpose

    by Barber ...
    The Engineer’s Sketch-Book of Mechanical Movements, Devices, Appliances, Contrivances and Details Employed in the Design and Construction of Machinery for Every Purpose is a comprehensive and invaluable reference work for engineers, inventors, students, and anyone interested in the art and science of mechanical design. Authored by Thomas Walter Barber, this classic volume presents a vast ... Read more

    $29.99 CAD

  • The War of the Running Dogs

    Malaya 1948-1960

    by Noel Barber ...
    Series series W&N Military
    'A splendid, exciting book' Daily Mirror'The story of the first all-out struggle in Asia between Communism and the West, vividly told in an exciting and engrossing book' Sunday ExpressOnly three short years after the end of the Japanese occupation, war came again to Malaya. The Chinese-backed guerrillas called it the War of the Running Dogs - their contemptuous term for those in Malaya who ... Read more

    $4.99 CAD

  • The English Language

    A Historical Introduction

    by Charles Barber, Joan C. Beal, Philip A. Shaw ...
    A comprehensive yet concise history of the English language, this accessible textbook helps those studying the subject to understand the formation of English. It tells the story of the language from its remote ancestry to the present day, especially the effects of globalisation and the spread of, and subsequent changes to, English. Now in its third edition, it has been substantially revised and ... Read more

    $27.99 CAD

  • A Woman of Cairo

    by Noel Barber ...
    Son and daughter of diplomats in Cairo, the gentle Serena Pasha and Mark Holt are good-looking and privileged, growing up in a magical world of champagne breakfasts and midnight picnics at the pyramids. Their lives entwined since childhood, they grow ever closer as adults. Yet Serena's hand has been promised not to Mark, but to his brother, Greg.However, as the Second World War speeds closer to ... Read more

    $4.99 CAD

  • Consumed

    The Need for Collective Change: Colonialism, Climate Change, and Consumerism

    by Aja Barber ...
    A call to action for consumers everywhere, Consumed asks us to look at how and why we buy what we buy, how it's created, who it benefits, and how we can solve the problems created by a wasteful system.We live in a world of stuff. We dispose of most of it in as little as six months after we receive it. The byproducts of our quest to consume are creating an environmental crisis. Aja Barber wants to ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD

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  • The Crusader States

    by Malcolm Barber ...
    "An enriching account of the expansion of the political and cultural frontiers of the Latin West in the central Middle Ages."— History TodayWhen the armies of the First Crusade wrested Jerusalem from control of the Fatimids of Egypt in 1099, they believed their victory was an evident sign of God's favor. It was, therefore, incumbent upon them to fulfill what they understood to be God's plan: to re ... Read more

    $17.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Story of the automobile

    Its history and development from 1760 to 1917. With an analysis of the standing and prospects of the automobile industry

    by H. L. Barber ...
    In "Story of the Automobile," H. L. Barber expertly chronicles the evolution of the automobile, weaving together historical narrative, technical insights, and cultural commentary. His literary style is both engaging and informative, presenting a rich tapestry of the automobile's impact on society, from its inception in the late 19th century to its role in shaping modern urban life. Barber situates ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Story of The Automobile

    by H. L. Barber ...
    Series series Classics To Go
    "Story of The Automobile" by H. L. Barber is an engaging anthology that captures the evolution of the automobile industry from its early days in 1760 through 1917. The cornerstone of this collection, "Story of the Automobile," presents a captivating narrative of how the automobile emerged as a pivotal force in modern industry. This story chronicles the journey of visionary pioneers like Benjamin ... Read more

    $3.12 CAD