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  • Myths and Legends

    From Cherokee Dances to Voodoo Trances

    by John Pemberton ...
    Many ancient legends in circulation, either through verbal story-telling, ancient script or paintings, have assisted the human race in understanding the complex world we live in, even if they have been embellished over the years. They have helped us form societies and have given people reason to live, they are the blocks that when linked together can help us find the answers we as a human race ... Read more

    $0.99 CAD

  • Conquistadors

    Searching for El Dorado: The Terrifying Spanish Conquest of the Aztec and Inca Empires

    by John Pemberton ...
    In the sixteenth century the King of Spain issued his soldiers with a three-pronged mission: to find gold, spread the word of Christianity and claim new territories for Spain. The Conquistadors, as they became known, set off into the world to do just that, and nothing was to stand in their way. Some say that the discovery of the New World is the greatest event in history. Others, that it amounted ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD

  • Causal Processes and their Warrant

    by Nancy Cartwright, Eileen Munro, John Pemberton ...
    In this book, Nancy Cartwright, Eileen Munro and John Pemberton introduce a new method for assessing whether plans for how to affect change produced their intended outcome, or whether they are likely to do so in the future. The method offers the prospect of a step-change improvement in the accuracy of policy assessments, based on a new pluralistic theory of causation. This theory, which goes ... Read more

    $30.99 CAD

  • 3 Stories About Jewellery Theft in High Society

    by Richard Marsh, Max Pemberton, John Ferguson ...
    There is something about the number 3.The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two.Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more modern times, three’s a crowd may be too many, except when it’s a ménage à trois. It seems good things usually come in threes.Whatever history and culture says ... Read more

    $6.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Marine Composites

    Design and Performance

    Edited by Richard Pemberton, John Summerscales, Jasper Graham-Jones ...
    Series series Woodhead Publishing Series in Composites Science and Engineering
    Marine Composites: Design and Performance presents up-to-date information and recent research findings on the application and use of advanced fibre-reinforced composites in the marine environment. Following the success of their previously published title: Marine Applications of Advanced Fibre-reinforced Composites which was published in 2015; this exemplary new book provides comprehensive ... Read more

    $309.99 CAD

  • The Victorian Mystery Megapack: 27 Classic Mystery Tales

    by Wilkie Collins, Arthur Conan Doyle, Arthur Morrison, Anna Katharine Green, Susan Glaspell, G.K. Chesterton, Max Pemberton, John Kendrick Bangs, Israel Zangwill, W.S. Gilbert, Rudyard Kipling0, Grant Allen1, Jacques Futrelle2, M. McDonnell Bodkin3, Catherine Louisa Pirkis4, Robert Barr5, Robert Barr6, H. Greenhough Smith7, Edgar Allan Poe8, Jack London9, Charles Dickens0, J.P. Buschlen1, Dick Donovan2, R.C. Lehmann3 ...
    The theme of this Megapack is classic mystery and crime fiction from the Victorian era. We have taken the liberty of extending the qualifying publication dates to the end of World War I, since that event marked more of a turning point in world literature than the advent of the Edwardian Age. Certainly the spirit of Victorian crime fiction continued beyond Queen Victoria. This volume contains 25 ... Read more

    $1.99 CAD

  • 3 Stories About Jewellery Robberies

    by Lynn Brock, John Ferguson, Max Pemberton ...
    There is something about the number 3.The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two.Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more modern times, three’s a crowd may be too many, except when it’s a ménage à trois. It seems good things usually come in threes.Whatever history and culture says ... Read more

    $6.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Unto This Last, and Other Essays on Political Economy

    Enriched edition. Challenging Capitalism: A Moral Lens on Economic Theories

    by John Ruskin, Clarissa Pemberton ...
    In "Unto This Last, and Other Essays on Political Economy," John Ruskin delivers a profound critique of contemporary economic thought, intertwining ethical considerations with social justice. Through keen, accessible prose, Ruskin challenges the prevailing utilitarianism of his time, advocating for a moral economy rooted in the welfare of the working class. His essays draw upon historical and ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Mornings in Florence

    Enriched edition. Exploring the Artistic Legacy of Florence through Ruskin's Observations and Insights

    by John Ruskin, Clarissa Pemberton ...
    In "Mornings in Florence," John Ruskin masterfully weaves a tapestry of art, architecture, and the vibrant spirit of Renaissance Florence. This collection of essays, originally published in 1875, blends lyrical prose with critical observation, reflecting Ruskin's deep appreciation for the city's beauty and cultural heritage. His vivid descriptions evoke the sights, sounds, and even the spiritual ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Stones of Venice (Vol. 1-3)

    Enriched edition. Study of Venetian Architecture

    by John Ruskin, Clarissa Pemberton ...
    In "The Stones of Venice," John Ruskin offers a profound exploration of architecture, art, and the moral underpinnings of society. This multi-volume work deftly combines vivid descriptions, detailed analyses, and historical insights, delving deep into the construction and aesthetics of Venetian architecture as a reflection of cultural values. Ruskin employs an evocative literary style rich in ... Read more

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  • Giotto and his works in Padua

    Enriched edition. An Explanatory Notice of the Series of Woodcuts Executed for the Arundel Society After the Frescoes in the Arena Chapel

    by John Ruskin, Clarissa Pemberton ...
    In "Giotto and His Works in Padua," John Ruskin embarks on a meticulous exploration of the transformative contributions of the early Renaissance painter Giotto di Bondone, arguing for his seminal role in the transition from medieval art to the blossoming of humanistic expression. Ruskin's vivid prose is not merely descriptive; it weaves a rich tapestry of art criticism, informed by his deep ... Read more

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  • The Poetry of Architecture

    Enriched edition. Or, the Architecture of the Nations of Europe Considered in its Association with Natural Scenery and National Character

    by John Ruskin, Clarissa Pemberton ...
    In "The Poetry of Architecture," John Ruskin presents a profound exploration of the relationship between architecture and the human experience. Through a lush and evocative literary style, Ruskin argues that buildings embody artistic principles akin to poetry, engaging the observer's emotions and intellect. This work, emerging from the Victorian context of rapid industrialization and societal ... Read more

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