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A Treatise on Painting
by Leonardo Da VinciIf you want to learn the art of painting from none other than the legend Leonardo Da Vinci, you have got the right book “A Treatise on painting”. Though this book was not written as a book by Da Vinci himself, this book is a collection of manuscripts from his observations on painting for many years. Published after his death, this book sta..
Putnam's Word Book
by Louis Andrew FlemmingPutnam's Word Book is a practical aid in expressing ideas through the use of an exact and varied vocabulary. Have you ever struck up choosing the right word which your mind conceives and unable to put in words. If so, this is the right book for you. As specified in the preface, the author does not attempt to influence your writing by telling ..
Practical Grammar and Composition
by Thomas WoodPractical Grammar and Composition is a simple text book written for those adults who did not have a formal education in English language yet need to communicate in English in their day to day life. Unlike a text book, the purpose of this book is not to teach the readers the literary aspects of English language rather make them understand..
The Anabasis of Alexander
by ArrianThe Anabasis of Alexander is the English translation of the Greek version of “The history of the wars and conquests of Alexander the Great”, written by Arrian. Arrian, the author and philosopher of Roman era is considered as one of the founders of military-based historical writings, best known for this work other than his writings such as Dis..
The History of Salt
by Evan Martlett BoddyThe History of Salt is all about the Salt from its history, its geographical distribution, geological formation, medicinal and dietetic properties. Evan Martlett Boddy, the author of this has provided an in-depth and intensive study and analysis of this chemical component Salt. The historical references have been provided way back as ea..
Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion
by David HumeDialogues Concerning Natural Religion is a philosophical dialogue by the Scottish philosopher David Hume, during end of his life. The nature of God’s existence is being debated by three philosophers Demea, Philo and Cleanthes along with Pamphilus, a young man. Though there are scholarly debates about the three philosophers Hume mentions, howe..
Shakespearean Tragedy
by Andrew Cecil BradleyShakespearean Tragedy is a series of lectures on the Shakespeare’s most famous tragedies Hamlet, Othello, King Lear and Macbeth. Written by the English literary scholar, Andrew Cecil Bradley whose lectures have made generations of readers to feel the Shakespeare’s work as if real life characters?. Bradley specifies in the introductory n..
English Synonyms and Antonyms
by James Champlin FernaldEnglish Synonyms and Antonyms is a Practical and Invaluable Guide to Clear and Precise Diction for Writers, Speakers, Students, Business and Professional Men to use the rich in synonymous English language. The English language is peculiarly rich in synonyms, as, with such a history, it could not fail to be. From the time of Julius Cæsar, Brito..