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  • Lives of the Engineers: The Locomotive George and Robert Stephenson

    by Samuel Smiles ...
    Since the appearance of this book in its original form, some seventeen years since, the construction of Railways has continued to make extraordinary progress. Although Great Britain, first in the field, had then, after about twenty-five years’ work, expended nearly 300 millions sterling in the construction of 8300 miles of railway, it has, during the last seventeen years, expended about 288 ... Read more

    $8.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Self Help

    by Samuel Smiles ...
    “Heaven helps those who help themselves” is a well-tried maxim, embodying in a small compass the results of vast human experience. The spirit of self-help is the root of all genuine growth in the individual; and, exhibited in the lives of many, it constitutes the true source of national vigour and strength. Help from without is often enfeebling in its effects, but help from within invariably ... Read more

    $4.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Self Help

    by Samuel Smiles ...
    "Self-help or self-improvement is a self-guided improvement—economically, intellectually, or emotionally—often with a substantial psychological basis. Many different self-help group programs exist, each with its own focus, techniques, associated beliefs, proponents and in some cases, leaders. Concepts and terms originating in self-help culture and Twelve-Step culture, such as recovery, ... Read more

    $0.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Self Help

    by Samuel Smiles ...
    "Self-help or self-improvement is a self-guided improvement—economically, intellectually, or emotionally—often with a substantial psychological basis. Many different self-help group programs exist, each with its own focus, techniques, associated beliefs, proponents and in some cases, leaders. Concepts and terms originating in self-help culture and Twelve-Step culture, such as recovery, ... Read more

    $1.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Self Help

    by Samuel Smiles ...
    "Self-help or self-improvement is a self-guided improvement—economically, intellectually, or emotionally—often with a substantial psychological basis. Many different self-help group programs exist, each with its own focus, techniques, associated beliefs, proponents and in some cases, leaders. Concepts and terms originating in self-help culture and Twelve-Step culture, such as recovery, ... Read more

    $0.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Self Help

    by Samuel Smiles ...
    "Self-help or self-improvement is a self-guided improvement—economically, intellectually, or emotionally—often with a substantial psychological basis. Many different self-help group programs exist, each with its own focus, techniques, associated beliefs, proponents and in some cases, leaders. Concepts and terms originating in self-help culture and Twelve-Step culture, such as recovery, ... Read more

    $3.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Self Help

    With Illustrations of Conduct and Perseverance

    by Samuel Smiles ...
    Samuel Smiles (1812 – 1904) was a Scottish government reformer and author famous for arguing that progress can only arise from adapting to new attitudes and not by creating new laws. This volume is considered his masterpiece, within which he promotes thrift and argues that poverty is the result of irresponsible habits, materialism, and laissez-faire government. It is hailed as "the bible of mid ... Read more

    $10.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Self Help

    by Samuel Smiles ...
    "Self-help or self-improvement is a self-guided improvement—economically, intellectually, or emotionally—often with a substantial psychological basis. Many different self-help group programs exist, each with its own focus, techniques, associated beliefs, proponents and in some cases, leaders. Concepts and terms originating in self-help culture and Twelve-Step culture, such as recovery, ... Read more

    $0.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Self Help

    by Samuel Smiles ...
    "Self-help or self-improvement is a self-guided improvement—economically, intellectually, or emotionally—often with a substantial psychological basis. Many different self-help group programs exist, each with its own focus, techniques, associated beliefs, proponents and in some cases, leaders. Concepts and terms originating in self-help culture and Twelve-Step culture, such as recovery, ... Read more

    $7.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • A Publisher and His Friends

    Memoir and Correspondence of John Murray; with an Account of the Origin and Progress of the House, 1768-1843

    by Samuel Smiles ...
    In "A Publisher and His Friends," Samuel Smiles delves into the intricate world of publishing in the 19th century, presenting a vivid tapestry of biographies and anecdotes that illuminate the relationships and challenges faced by contemporary publishers. Rich in narrative style, the book combines the charm of personal reflections with a critical examination of the publishing industry, emphasizing ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Industrial Biography: Iron Workers and Tool Makers

    by Samuel Smiles ...
    According to Wikipedia: "Samuel Smiles (23 December 1812 16 April 1904), was a Scottish author and reformer. ... Smiles is best known today as the writer of books extolling virtues of self help, and biographies lauding the achievements of "heroic" engineers. Smiles' self-help books have been cited as influential on the New Thought Movement in late 19th century America and England, and, in ... Read more

    $1.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • A Boy's Voyage Round the World

    Enriched edition. An Epic Journey of Discovery and Adventure

    by Samuel Smiles, Zoe Carrington ...
    In "A Boy's Voyage Round the World," Samuel Smiles presents a captivating narrative that intertwines adventure and personal growth through the eyes of a young boy. Written in a vivid and engaging prose style characteristic of the Victorian era, Smiles crafts a tale that is both educational and entertaining, reflecting the spirit of exploration that marked the 19th century. The book serves not only ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus