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This edition of Kipling's ""The Song of the English"" was originally published in November 1909. It included the six subsidiary poems: The Coastwise Lights, The Song of the Dead, The Deep-Sea Cables, The Song of the Sons, The Song of the Cities, and England's Answer. The theme underlying much of this collection, is that the English are the Chosen under the Lord, so long as they obey the Law. This is one of Kipling's earliest verses specifically setting out his vision of the British Empire, and the duties which it imposes on the English (British) people. His definition of 'the English' is wide, certainly embracing the people of the overseas Empire, Australia, New Xealand, Canada, South Africa, but arguably also the Americans. These classic poems are accompanied by thirty incredible colour illustrations and many beautiful and intricate black and white drawings by W. Heath Robinson. An English cartoonist and illustrator, best known for drawings of ridiculously complicated machines - for achieving deceptively simple objectives. Such was (and is) his fame, that the term 'Heath Robinson' entered the English language during the First World War, as a description of any unnecessarily complex and implausible contrivance.

This is a classic science fiction novella by Stanley G. Weinbaum that was originally published in Wonder Stories in 1934. It is only Weinbaum''s second published story and is a sequel to ''A Martian Odyssey''. The tale follows Dick Jarvis and his mission to retrieve the film he took one week earlier that was lost when his auxillery rocket crashed. Along with his colleague ''Frenchy'' the pair visit the city of the cart creatures and the site of the pyramid building creature before going in search of Tweel, the birdlike Martian he met in ''A Martian Odyssey''. This work is part of our Vintage Sci-Fi Classics Series, a series in which we are republishing some of the best stories in the genre by some of its most acclaimed authors, such as Isaac Asimov, Marion Zimmer Bradley, and Robert Sheckley. Each publication is complete with a short introduction to the history of science fiction.

Although Chouraqui and his work are well-known and celebrated in many parts of the world (especially in Israel, and in the francophone world), he is almost completely unknown in the anglophone world. This book represents an attempt to introduce his important work and inspiring legacy to an English-speaking audience, and to explore how it can enrich Jewish-Christian dialogue today. As a bilingual translator and Biblical scholar, I am able to make Chouraqui's work accessible to English speakers who are unfamiliar with him--who may be intrigued by him but unable to directly access much of the material written by and about him in French.Murray Watson is a Catholic Biblical scholar and interreligious activist. He currently serves as the adult faith formation Animator for the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board, based in the city of Barrie, Ontario (Canada).+

Yachtmaster Exercises is a partner to Yachtmaster for Sail and Power, providing extra navigational practice for students, helping them to absorb the course theory. This revision handbook contains practice exercises and test papers with fully explained answers on all parts of the Yachtmaster course, whether sail or power. This essential guide covers chartwork, tides, pilotage and passage planning, as well as seamanship, anchorwork, ropework and rules of the road.A free practice chart is included, as well as extracts from tide tables, tidal curves, almanacs and pilotage notes so that students can complete the questions, work on real life sailing scenarios and plot their own courses without the need for any other material. This revised 5th edition includes the latest updates, new artwork and a modern, user-friendly design. It's an invaluable textbook and exam revision guide for anyone studying for the RYA exams or simply brushing up on their navigation skills.

Befriending the Prophets helps readers understand and cherish the prophets for who they were and what they said. Reading it will invite you to embrace the core of their message and their faithfulness even today.

This insightful volume is a collection of Dr. Maria Montessori's lectures given at the University of Rome and explores the Italian physician's views on methods of education and childhood development.

"Maia Bang Violin Method" is s a classic guide to playing the violin based on a method of playing created by Leopold Auer. It covers everything a violin player needs to know from the different parts of the violin to mastering more advanced techniques. Written in simple, clear language and profusely illustrated, this fantastic guide is perfect for novice or young players, and it would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: "Elementary Rudiments", "More Advanced Studies", "Third and Second Positions", "Fourth and Second Positions", "Sixth and Seventh Positions", "Higher art of Bowing", and "Piano Complainants". Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of the violin.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.