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A Short History of the World
by H. G. WellsA Short History of the World is a non-fictional exploration of the world written by H. G. Wells, an English writer known as “The Father Of Science Fiction” with his notable fiction works such as The Time Machine, The Island of Doctor Moreau and The War of the Worlds. This book explores the formation world, starting from the origin of earth, deve..
An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals
by David HumeAn Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals is written by David Hume, a Scottish Philosopher and one of the influential persons of the Western Philosophy, attributed for his works Essays Moral and Political, A Letter from a Gentleman to His Friend in Edinburgh, Four Dissertations and The Natural History of Religion. This book explores the phi..
Mechanical Drawing Self-Taught
by Joshua RoseMechanical Drawing Self Taught is a text book written by Joshua Rose. This book can serve as a practical guide to beginners to make simple mechanical drawings without the need of an instructor. It contains detailed instructions in the selection and preparation of drawing instruments and elementary instruction in practical mechanical drawing. Eac..
Biographia Literaria
by Samuel Taylor ColeridgeBiographia Literaria is a prose work written by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, an English poet and founder of the Romantic Movement in England. Among his many poetic works, notable are The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, Kubla Khan and Biographia Literaria. Biographia Literaria was intended to be written by the author as a preface to his poems to justify..
The Metamorphoses of Ovid
by OvidThe Metamorphoses of Ovid is a poem in narrative style written by Publius Ovidius Naso, a Roman poet known to the English world as Ovid who has been compared the caliber of Virgil and Horace. Apart from his magnum opus The Metamorphoses, he has been attributed to many poetic works including The Heroines, The Loves, Women's Facial Cosmetics, The ..
The Rape of the Lock and Other Poems
by Alexander PopeThe Rape of the Lock is a narrative poem written by Alexander Pope, an English poet remembered for his satirical verse. Apart from translating Homer’s works, his notable writings include Pastorals, Windsor Forest and Elegy to the Memory of an Unfortunate Lady. This poem is based on a real minor incident which is narrated in satirical verse. Beli..
Beeton's Book of Needlework
by Mrs. BeetonBeeton's Book of Needlework is written by Isabella Mary Beeton, an English author remembered as one of the first and best cookery writers with her popular book Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management. This book explores the techniques and applying them to master the art of needlework. Separate chapters explore the subtopics with illustrative e..
A General Introduction to Psychoanalysis
by Sigmund FreudA General Introduction to Psychoanalysis is written by Sigismund Schlomo Freud, an Austrian neurologist remembered as the founding father of psychoanalysis for his numerous works including The Interpretation of Dreams, Three Essays on the Theory of Sexuality and Beyond the Pleasure Principle. This book contains the author’s research papers which..