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  • af Paul Pierce
    138,95 kr.

    "Breakfast and Teas" is a companion book to that most interesting and helpful series of social works compiled by Paul Pierce, publisher of What To Eat, the National Food Magazine, and the world's authority on all problems pertaining to the drawing room and the table. The other books are "Dinners and Luncheons," "Parties and Entertainments," "Suppers," and "Weddings and Wedding Celebrations." The contents of each olume are selected with especial regard for the extent of their helpfulness for the perplexed hostess. The instructions that are given will afford suggestions for all the different kinds of social functions the host or hostess ever will have occasion to give or to attend, and therefore all the volumes combined will furnish a veritable library for the person who entertains or who attends entertainments, and no person with a regard for correct social forms should fail to be supplied with all five of the books. In the directions special attention is given to the suggestions afforded for other kinds of entertainments, so that in each entertainment described the reader will find ideas for a dozen or more entertainments of a similar nature.

  • af Stephanie R. Huggins
    178,95 kr.

    Recipes, ingredient information, and tips, make this the only cookbook you'll ever need to make innovative, stunning, and satisfying meals.The Ultimate Cookbook with Recipes for Beginners & Advanced UsersDo you want to make an effortless progress in your kitchen regardless of the occasion?Do you want to save time cooking healthy meals on any budget?In this pressure cooker cookbook you will find: Simple and quick solutions as to how to use your Instant Pot effectively Easy-to-cook and delicious-to-taste instant pot recipes Improved techniques on how to cook in the most efficient way using the Instant Pot Thanks to this great cooking book, cooking quick and budget-friendly meals is easier than ever.No matter if you're a solo eater, or if you cook for the whole family or friends - you'll always find dozens of recipes to satisfy everyone. In this recipe book you will find recipes in these categories: Brunch & Side Dishes to die forEasy Pasta and Rice recipes Something for Fish & Seafood lovers Tons of tasty Pork, Beef, Lamb and Poultry recipesBeans & Grains recipes for quick mealsEffortless Soups, Stews & ChilisVegetables & Vegetarian pressure cooker recipesDelicious Snacks & AppetizersQuick-to-prepare Desserts Finally there's your All-on-one recipes cookbook, for any occasion for any guest for any budget! Order now!

  • af Cynthia T. Cupp
    158,95 kr.

    Sharing the secrets of creating the perfect pastries, candies, cookies, and chews, this delicious dessert cookbook combines the rustic charm of homemade sweets with the elegance of baking. With all new recipes, take your baking to the next level. The cutest confectionary cookbook you'll ever own. Self-taught baker and owner Cynthia T. Cupp shares baking recipes and secret formulas for favorite Miette treats in this scrumptious sweets cookbook. The edges on the book block enhance its charming package, adding a sweet touch to every home. Whether professionals or beginners, baking aficionados will delight in these unique bakery recipes. Just like the adorable cakes, cookies, eclairs, and tarts for sale in Cynthia's, this book is irresistible!

  • af Charles R. Barrett
    168,95 kr.

    Write short stories with confidence after reading How to Write Winning Short Stories, a great guide for anyone seeking writing tips, help with writing fiction (especially short fiction), and insider tips for winning writing contests. This concise and practical guide includes developing a theme and premise, choosing a title, creating characters, crafting realistic dialogue, bringing the setting to life, working with structure, and editing. It also includes submission and marketing advice. The author, who manages an annual short story competition, offers guidance on manuscript formatting, submission options, contest entry, and how to get the attention of a publisher or contest judge.Practical, Useful Guide for Writers at All Levels The book is perfect for anyone who is considering writing a short story. It gives beginning writers a practical playbook for getting started and helps experienced writers build their skills. Easy-to-Follow Advice and Examples Based on the author's experiences running an annual short story contest and working with dozens of writers to help them improve and perfect their stories, combined with extensive research (the bibliography contains 80+ sources), here, in one concise little guide, is the best advice and most successful tips for writing winning short stories. Each chapter concludes with a handy checklist for reviewing what was learned and checking stories for possible areas of improvement. Cuvinte cheie:

  • af Jane W. Manion
    218,95 kr.

    Of making many English grammars there is no end; nor should there be till theoretical scholarship and actual practice are more happily wedded. In this field much valuable work has already been accomplished; but it has been done largely by workers accustomed to take the scholar's point of view, and their writings are addressed rather to trained minds than to immature learners. To find an advanced grammar unencumbered with hard words, abstruse thoughts, and difficult principles, is not altogether an easy matter. These things enhance the difficulty which an ordinary youth experiences in grasping and assimilating the facts of grammar, and create a distaste for the study. It is therefore the leading object of this book to be both as scholarly and as practical as possible. In it there is an attempt to present grammatical facts as simply, and to lead the student to assimilate them as thoroughly, as possible, and at the same time to do away with confusing difficulties as far as may be. To attain these ends it is necessary to keep ever in the foreground the real basis of grammar; that is, good literature. Abundant quotations from standard authors have been given to show the student that he is dealing with the facts of the language, and not with the theories of grammarians. It is also suggested that in preparing written exercises the student use English classics instead of "making up" sentences. But it is not intended that the use of literary masterpieces for grammatical purposes should supplant or even interfere with their proper use and real value as works of art. It will, however, doubtless be found helpful to alternate the regular reading and æsthetic study of literature with a grammatical study, so that, while the mind is being enriched and the artistic sense quickened, there may also be the useful acquisition of arousing a keen observation of all grammatical forms and usages. Now and then it has been deemed best to omit explanations, and to withhold personal preferences, in order that the student may, by actual contact with the sources of grammatical laws, discover for himself the better way in regarding given data. It is not the grammarian's business to "correct:" it is simply to record and to arrange the usages of language, and to point the way to the arbiters of usage in all disputed cases. Free expression within the lines of good usage should have widest range. It has been our aim to make a grammar of as wide a scope as is consistent with the proper definition of the word. Therefore, in addition to recording and classifying the facts of language, we have endeavored to attain two other objects,-to cultivate mental skill and power, and to induce the student to prosecute further studies in this field. It is not supposable that in so delicate and difficult an undertaking there should be an entire freedom from errors and oversights. We shall gratefully accept any assistance in helping to correct mistakes.

  • af George G. Henry
    138,95 kr.

  • af Louis Custer Martin Reed
    168,95 kr.

  • af Amelia Gere Mason
    168,95 kr.

    In this series of detached essays I have tried to gather and group the most salient and essential facts relating to the character, position, and intellectual attainments of women in the great ages of the world. It is not an easy matter to trace with any exactness the lives of women of classic times, as they were largely ignored by men who chronicled events.If the historians gave them any place at all, it was an insignificant one, concerning only their relations to men, and they were more inclined to sing the praises of those who ministered to masculine caprices than of those distinguished for any merit whatever. There were exceptions in the cases of a few women of very remarkable gifts; but even these were subject to the worst aspersions, for the simple reason that they had the courage of their talents and convictions.

  • af James Witt Sewell
    208,95 kr.

    Of making many English grammars there is no end; nor should there be till theoretical scholarship and actual practice are more happily wedded. In this field much valuable work has already been accomplished; but it has been done largely by workers accustomed to take the scholar's point of view, and their writings are addressed rather to trained minds than to immature learners. To find an advanced grammar unencumbered with hard words, abstruse thoughts, and difficult principles, is not altogether an easy matter. These things enhance the difficulty which an ordinary youth experiences in grasping and assimilating the facts of grammar, and create a distaste for the study. It is therefore the leading object of this book to be both as scholarly and as practical as possible. In it there is an attempt to present grammatical facts as simply, and to lead the student to assimilate them as thoroughly, as possible, and at the same time to do away with confusing difficulties as far as may be. To attain these ends it is necessary to keep ever in the foreground the real basis of grammar; that is, good literature. Abundant quotations from standard authors have been given to show the student that he is dealing with the facts of the language, and not with the theories of grammarians. It is also suggested that in preparing written exercises the student use English classics instead of "making up" sentences. But it is not intended that the use of literary masterpieces for grammatical purposes should supplant or even interfere with their proper use and real value as works of art. It will, however, doubtless be found helpful to alternate the regular reading and æsthetic study of literature with a grammatical study, so that, while the mind is being enriched and the artistic sense quickened, there may also be the useful acquisition of arousing a keen observation of all grammatical forms and usages.

  • af Thornton W. Burgess
    138,95 kr.

    The Adventures of Danny Meadow Mouse is a story for children, which narrates what is real beauty and why one should not spend their valuable time in petty things, is written by the Bedtime Story-Man Thornton Waldo Burgess, who is remembered for his numerous writings of children story books.This story narrates the adventures of Danny, who is self-pity on his short tail, and always worried about why their family should have such short tail, while his cousin Whitefoot who has long, slim, and beautiful tail. In fact he was worried too much about his short tail, which leads him to even forget that he has a tail.For all the hungry hunters Danny was a target in the Green Meadows such as the owl Hooty fly just above him, Reddy fox and Granny Fox race him through snow tunnels, and Mr. Blacksnake silently run behind him in the grass. Over all, this story is an interesting read for the children who love nature and the wild creatures.

  • af Mandy S. Thompson
    158,95 kr.

    Quick and Delicious Recipes for Beginners and Advanced Users can help you to get wholesome meals on your table without a lot of effort.This ultimate cookbook is here to give you useful information about cooking as well as the step-by-step easy and quick way to cook perfect Here you can find fast, healthy, and super easy recipes.- Are you a busy person and need to save more time for work or just for yourself?- Are you excited to cook amazing, super healthy, and fast meals at home? So, this Collection of recipes Can Help You.

  • af James L. Dehart
    183,95 kr.

    The ulitmate guide to becoming a MasterChef in your own kitchen. You don't have to be a professional chef to make a gorgeous gourmet meal! MasterChef contestants' dishes, exquisitely turned out under pressure, prove that any amateur cook can achieve excellence. Let MasterChef help you make the leap from kitchen amateur to culinary master with tips and recipes from the show's most creative contestants and award-winning judges. Enjoy more than 200 delectable recipes. From tender venison medallions to over-the-top seared lobster with bourbon and shallots, from perfectly crisp pan-fried potatoes to a decadent apple caramel spice cake, these recipes will help broaden your food landscape and perfect your home-cooked classics.

  • af Bernice P. SmithC
    158,95 kr.

    As hardly any dinner is properly served without a simple joint, which may be deposited either on the table or sideboard, I have placed all plain joints, as also the directions for choosing meat, at the commencement of My Kitchen at Home, to which I shall beg to refer my readers while making the bills of fare, or choosing different qualities of meat. Many of the profession will, I have no doubt, be surprised that I should dwell upon a subject which appears of so little importance, saying that, from the plain cook to the most professed, all know how to roast or boil a piece of meat, but there I must beg their pardon; I will instance myself: for, previously to my forming any intention of writing the present work, I had not devoted the time necessary to become professionally acquainted with it, always depending upon my roasting cook, who had constant practice, myself only having the knowledge of whether or not properly done. I have since not only studied it closely, but have made in many respects improvements upon the old system, and many discoveries in that branch which I am sure is the most beneficial to all classes of society (remembering, as I have before stated, that three parts of the animal food of this country is served either plain roasted or boiled). My first study was the fire, which I soon perceived was too deep, consumed too much coal, and required poking every half hour, thus sending dust and dirt all over the joints, which were immediately basted to wash it off; seeing plainly this inconvenience, I immediately remedied it by inventing my new roasting fire-place, by which means I saved two hundred-weight of coals per day, besides the advantage of never requiring to be poked, being narrow and perpendicular; the fire is lighted with the greatest facility, and the front of the fire being placed a foot back in the chimney-piece, throws the heat of the fire direct upon the meat, and not out at the sides, as many persons know from the old roasting ranges.

  • af Melissa A. Cayton
    158,95 kr.

    Are you looking to add some variety to your meals while saving time in the kitchen? Then the From Kitchen with Love cookbook is the top choice for you!This great cookbook included:* Wide Variety of Savory Recipes: The cookbook features a diverse range of recipes to suit different tastes and dietary preferences, including vegetarian, meat, low-carb options. From appetizers and mains to sides and desserts, there is something for everyone in this cookbook.* Detailed Cooking Instructions: This Cookbook provides detailed instructions for each recipe, ensuring that even novice cooks can follow along. The step-by-step instructions make it easy to prepare each dish and achieve the desired result.* Effective Ingredients: This cookbook is an affordable alternative to eating out. The available and easy-to prepare ingredients will help you save money on expensive takeout meals. By following the recipes in this cookbook, you can prepare restaurant-quality meals in the comfort of your own home.So why wait? Start exploring the delicious world of cooking today!

  • af Linda H. Canto
    158,95 kr.

    Linda H. Canto shared nourishing and comforting recipes that encouraged fans to cook healthy meals at home. Over the years she has changed her thinking on what healthy truly means, and has embraced intuitive eating with less restrictions. In this cookbook she focuses on the weekday meal, with more than 140 quick and easy recipes that will lift you out of that cooking rut. In her most personal book yet, Linda H. Canto shares her hard-won philosophy on cooking for kids and spending more time out of the kitchen and around the table.These simple recipes include:¿ Breakfasts: Blueberry Cinnamon Sugar-Baked Oats and Turmeric Fried Eggs with Sauteed Kale and Chili Oil¿ Salads: Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Salad and Salmon BLT Salad with Tomatillo Ranch¿ Lunches: Cheesy Stuffed Poblanos and Veggie Rice Bowl with Sweet Tahini Sauce¿ Dinners: Tuscan Spaghetti Squash Casserole and Panfried Chicken with Spicy Arugula and Honey Mustard¿ Snacks: Gluten-Free Naan with Tzatziki Sauce and Spicy Grilled Peaches with Balsamic Glaze¿ Desserts: Skillet Carrot Cake and Cold Brew Brownie Cookies

  • af William S. Balch
    178,95 kr.

    There is no subject so deeply interesting and important to rational beings as the knowledge of language, or one which presents a more direct and powerful claim upon all classes in the community; for there is no other so closely interwoven with all the affairs of human life, social, moral, political and religious. It forms a basis on which depends a vast portion of the happiness of mankind, and deserves the first attention of every philanthropist. Great difficulty has been experienced in the common method of explaining language, and grammar has long been considered a dry, uninteresting, and tedious study, by nearly all the teachers and scholars in the land. But it is to be presumed that the fault in this case, if there is any, is to be sought for in the manner of teaching, rather than in the science itself; for it would be unreasonable to suppose that a subject which occupies the earliest attention of the parent, which is acquired at great expense of money, time, and thought, and is employed from the cradle to the grave, in all our waking hours, can possibly be dull or unimportant, if rightly explained. Children have been required to learn verbal forms and changes, to look at the mere signs of ideas, instead of the things represented by them. The consequence has been that the whole subject has become uninteresting to all who do not possess a retentive verbal memory. The philosophy of language, the sublime principles on which it depends for its existence and use, have not been sufficiently regarded to render it delightful and profitable. The humble attempt here made is designed to open the way for an exposition of language on truly philosophical principles, which, when correctly explained, are abundantly simple and extensively useful. With what success this point has been labored the reader will determine. The author claims not the honor of entire originality.

  • af Brett T. Jeanlouis
    158,95 kr.

    Expert tips on how to stock your kitchen with low-cal staples and simple ingredient swaps to cut down on calories in your own recipes. However, following and cooking recipes isn't enough - it's also important to understand what your body needs. Do you find it difficult to cook every day and eat healthy?Do you want to enjoy food without feeling hungry or sick? This Healthy Meal Prep Cookbook is great for "one size fits all" approach and allows you an easy adaptation to your specific needs. It provides the means to empower everyone to develop an effortless approach plan, offering many options while saving time and enjoy delicious meals. And all that to bring you tasty meals, that are also beneficial to your body!

  • af Armin Vambery
    208,95 kr.

    With respect to the arrangement of these pages, in order that there may be no interruption, I have divided the book into two parts; the first containing the description of my journey from Teheran to Samarcand and back, the second devoted to notices concerning the geography, statistics, politics, and social relations of Central Asia. I hope that both will prove of equal interest to the reader; for whilst on the one hand I pursued routes hitherto untrodden by any European, my notices relate to subjects hitherto scarcely, if at all, touched on by writers upon Central Asia. And now let me perform the more pleasing task of expressing my warm acknowledgments to all those whose kind reception of me when I arrived in London has been a great furtherance and encouragement to the publication of the following narrative. Before all let me mention the names of SIR JUSTIN and LADY SHEIL. In their house I found English open-heartedness associated with Oriental hospitality; their kindness will never be forgotten by me. In Central Asia I bestowed blessing for kindness received; here I have but words, they are sincere and come from the heart.

  • af Teresa K. McMillin
    158,95 kr.

    This book is a great bundle of supportive reference guides and practice books to introduce English language rules, grammar, and vocabulary at an advanced level. Ideal for English test preparations or ESL lesson plans, the Course Books use visual teaching methods to introduce the English language, reinforced through a variety of exercises and examples when used alongside the bundled Practice Books. Expand your English conversational topics by increasing the detail around your interests, life stories, and achievements, as well as being able to give instructions, advice, or solutions to problems. Elementary English Course is a series of guides and practice books that supports English learning for adults from a beginner level, to intermediate practical English. Offering an easy-to-follow format that offers guidance for both teaching English as a foreign language, and a self-study approach with resources available to improve English speaking, reading, and writing.

  • af Norval Hawkins
    198,95 kr.

    Success can be made certain; not, however, by the mere possession of particular characteristics, nor by just doing particular things. Your success in life can be assured; but only if you supplement your qualifications and make everything you do most effective by using continually, whatever your vocation, the art of salesmanship. Life can hold nothing but failure for the ill-natured, unsociable, disgusting tramp who is known to be ignorant, lazy, shiftless, a spendthrift, a liar, and an all-around crook. Such a worthless man will make a complete failure of life because he is so dis-qualified to succeed. On the other hand certain success ought to be achieved by the good-natured, intelligent, reliable man who continually wins friends; the truthful man who has a fine reputation for thrift, honesty, neatness, and love for his work. He seems entirely worthy of success. Yet for reasons that baffle himself and his friends it sometimes happens that such a man is unsuccessful. The defeat in life of one who appears so deserving of victory seems to prove that success cannot be assured by the development of individual characteristics and by doing specific things. But such a wholly negative conclusion would be wrong. When a worthy man fails, he loses out because he lacks an essential positive factor of certain success-the ability to sell his capabilities. By mastering the selling process this failure can turn himself into a success.cations Unrecognized CapabilitiesWe are sure of the failure of the man who is utterly disqualified to succeed; not because he has particular faults, but because they self-advertise and sell the idea of his disqualifications for success. His characteristics and actions make on our minds an impression of his general worthlessness. Defects are apt to attract attention, while perfection often passes unnoticed. Millions of worthy men, otherwise qualified for success, have failed solely because their merits were not appreciated and rewarded as they would have been if recognized. Capabilities, like goods, are profitless until they are sold. Therefore the man who deserves to win out in life can make his victory sure only by learning and practicing with skill the certain success methods of the master salesman.

  • af Vicki R. Ross
    208,95 kr.

    If you love Indian food, then you are sure to have experienced Indian cuisine. The North is responsible for some of the most famous Indian cuisine, known throughout the world. Indian restaurants across the globe have been influenced by the region's fusion blend which has created unique taste and aromas that are undeniable. This is your chance to learn and cook this fantastic food! Want to discover new Indian recipes or re-create familiar dishes? If you wish to experience truly unique and special Indian food that may be unfamiliar or you already have a knowledge of Indian cuisine and want to recreate the favorite dishes of North India then this recipe book is for you. Inside you'll find preparation instructions to give you the confidence to cook the best Indian dishes, just like the master chefs of Lucknow! It's time to enjoy fantastic Indian dishes that would be a credit to any Indian restaurant and a joy to behold for you, your family and friends! Begin cooking your indian masterpieces and celebrate the very best that India has to offer!

  • af Rudolf Steiner
    228,95 kr.

    n Outline of Occult Science is essential reading for all serious students of esoteric spirituality and Anthroposophy. This masterwork of esotericism places humankind at the very heart of the vast, invisible processes of cosmic evolution. When we use the term "natural science," don't we mean that we are dealing with human knowledge of nature? Given his energetic involvement in practical initiatives and extensive lecturing, Rudolf Steiner had very little time to write. Of the books he found time to write, four titles are considered indispensable introductions to his teaching as a whole: How to Know Higher Worlds; An Outline of Esoteric Science; Intuitive Thinking As a Spiritual Path; and Theosophy. With the exception of his Anthroposophical Leading Thoughts and his Autobiography, Steiner's important writings belong largely to his earliest work. The anthroposophy of Rudolf Steiner is not a theoretical system but the results of research based on direct observation. Because his research was so vast and conducted over such a long period of time, no single book can be said to contain the whole of his spiritual teaching. However, of all his books, this one perhaps comes closest. Steiner even referred to it as "an epitome of anthroposophical spiritual science." In a systematic way, he lays out fundamental facts concerning the nature and constitution of the human being and, in chronological order, the history of the universe and humankind. Whereas the findings of natural science are derived from observations made through the senses, the findings of spiritual science are "occult," inasmuch as they arise from direct observation of realities hidden to ordinary human perception. Nevertheless, these elements of humanity and the universe form the foundation of the sensory world. A substantial part of this important work describes the basic training needed to make such spiritual observations. Although Occult Science is not all-inclusive, it is indispensable to any serious student who wishes to master Steiner's extraordinary philosophy and methods of inner development.

  • af Harry Levi
    178,95 kr.

    The widespread interest in vocational psychology which has grown up in recent years, the eagerness with which even the most superficial and absurd systems of "character analysis" are being adopted and tried out, and especially the lack of references, offering conservative evaluation, to which inquirers may be directed, have made it seem advisable to publish the material in systematic form. The book is essentially a presentation of the problems and methods of that branch of applied psychology which deals with individual differences in mental constitution. In the present instance only those differences are considered which may seem to be significant in determining the individual's choice of a vocation, or in influencing the selection of workers from among a group of applicants or candidates. It is the writer's hope that the book may be suggestive to the individual who seeks to know himself better, helpful to the student and parent who may desire to avoid the wiles of the charlatan, encouraging to the investigator or counsellor who is engaged in carrying forward the solution of vocational problems, and useful to the practical man who may be mainly interested in surrounding himself with competent associates and employees.

  • af Patricia J. Sharpe
    178,95 kr.

    To stay healthy, it is important to eat the right foods and drink plenty of fluids. In this book, we'll show you that cooking at home can be fun, quick, and a lot less expensive than eating out. We encourage you try new things and be creative when cooking, and we hope you will enjoy using this book. You'll learn how to make breakfasts that will fuel your day, lunches that are simple but satisfying, and main dishes that will impress anyone - including your parents. You'll also learn how to make healthier snacks that aren't loaded with salt and sugar, sweet treats that are better than anything from a bag, and late night treats that you actually won't regret eating the next day.

  • af Charlene J. Roberts
    158,95 kr.

    Time to Learn English is a great reference guide to introduce English for beginners including key language skills, Spelling, Reading, grammar, and vocabulary. Ideal for English test preparations or ESL lesson plans, the Time to Learn English uses visual teaching methods to introduce the English language, reinforced through a variety of exercises and examples when used alongside our Practice Book (Level 1). From introducing yourself and talking about your home, city, and hobbies to expanding your vocabulary and understanding grammar rules, this is a completely comprehensive introduction to learning English. Whether you are looking for ESL teaching materials, or a structured program for adults to learn English as a second language, the Time to Learn English provide: - Sample language examples: New language topics are introduced in context using clear, illustrated, and color-coded explanations - Sentence formation guides: Visual break downs of English grammar, showing learners how to recreate even complex English sentences - Visual English vocabulary cues: Lists of useful English words and common phrases with visual aids are available throughout the book - Personalized learning: Write-on lines encourage ESL learners to write their own prompts and translations where needed to help customize English language learning Time to Learn English is a series of guides and practice books that supports English learning for adults from a beginner level, to intermediate, and advanced practical English. Offering an easy-to-follow format that offers guidance for both teaching English as a second or foreign language, and a self-study approach with resources available to improve English speaking, reading, and writing.

  • af Thomas Hoover
    228,95 kr.

    Library Journal called it, "The best history of Zen ever written." The truth of Zen has always resided in individual experience rather than in theoretical writings. To give the modern reader access to understanding of this truth, THE ZEN EXPERIENCE illumines Zen as it was created and shaped by the personalities, perceptions, and actions of its masters over the centuries. Beginning with the twin roots of Zen in Indian Buddhism and Chinese Taoism, we follow it through its initial flowering in China under the First Patriarch Bodhidharma; its division into schools of "gradual" and "sudden" enlightenment under Shen-hsui and Shen-hui; the ushering in of its golden age by Hui-neng; the development of "shock" enlightenment by Ma-tsu; its poetic greatness in the person of Han-shan; the perfection of the use of the koan by Ta-hui; the migration of Zen to Japan and its extraordinary growth there under a succession of towering Japanese spiritual leaders. Rich in historical background, vivid in revealing anecdote and memorable quotation, this long-needed work succeeds admirably in taking Zen from the library shelves and restoring its living, human form.

  • af Benjamin McAlester Anderson
    198,95 kr.

    Benjamin Anderson, American Austrian, was among a handful of economists, led by Ludwig von Mises in his pioneering work The Theory of Money and Credit in 1912, who set out to integrate monetary theory into a general theory of value. Anderson devoted a major portion of his great book The Value of Money, published in 1917, to a refutation of the "mechanical" quantity theory of money. He argued that the causes and effects from which the data of the quantity equation are constructed are disaggregated and complex; whatever the correlation between the aggregate variables of the quantity equation, correlation is not causation; causation cannot be established in the equation because there are no quantitative constants in human action (in particular, velocity is not constant); the quantity theory ignores time; there is no unambiguous way to define the variables in the theory: the money stock, velocity, the quantity of goods, and the price level. Anderson further holds that whatever true propositions the quantity theory offers can as well be deduced from a correct theory of value and that many true theories of modern economics (such as the laws of demand and supply, the theory of capitalization, and Gresham's law) are inconsistent with it. Although some true propositions can be had from the quantity theory, not every conclusion derived from it is true. Anderson expended much effort to demonstrate that many theories constructed upon it are false. For example, he argued that the independence between the stock of money and the quantity of goods, assumed for the purpose of reaching the conclusion that increases in the stock of money lead to proportional increases in the price level, if carried into macroeconomics has pernicious effects.

  • af Wilkie Collins
    198,95 kr.

    My wife, in her impulsive way, forgot the formalities proper to the occasion, and kissed her at parting. At that one little act of sisterly sympathy, the fortitude which the poor creature had preserved all through the evening gave way in an instant. She burst into tears. I felt as fond of her and as sorry for her as my wife. But (unfortunately) I could not take my wife's privilege of kissing her. On our way downstairs, I found the opportunity of saying a cheering word to her husband as he accompanied us to the door. "Before I open this," I remarked, pointing to the portfolio under my arm, "my mind is made up, sir, about one thing. If I wasn't married already, I tell you this, I should envy you your wife." He pointed to the portfolio in his turn.

  • af Hugo Munsterberg
    178,95 kr.

    Our aim is to sketch the outlines of a new science which is to intermediate between the modern laboratory psychology and the problems of economics: the psychological experiment is systematically to be placed at the service of commerce and industry. So far we have only scattered beginnings of the new doctrine, only tentative efforts and disconnected attempts which have started, sometimes in economic, and sometimes in psychological, quarters. The time when an exact psychology of business life will be presented as a closed and perfected system lies very far distant. But the earlier the attention of wider circles is directed to its beginnings and to the importance and bearings of its tasks, the quicker and the more sound will be the development of this young science. What is most needed to-day at the beginning of the new movement are clear, concrete illustrations which demonstrate the possibilities of the new method. In the following pages, accordingly, it will be my aim to analyze the results of experiments which have actually been carried out, experiments belonging to many different spheres of economic life. But these detached experiments ought always at least to point to a connected whole; the single experiments will, therefore, always need a general discussion of the principles as a background. In the interest of such a wider perspective we may at first enter into some preparatory questions of theory. They may serve as an introduction which is to lead us to the actual economic life and the present achievements of experimental psychology.

  • af Thomas Dyer Tuttle
    178,95 kr.

    The earliest history of remote ages describes methods employed in combating disease, and down through all the centuries the struggle against infection has been going on. The science of health as applied in recent years reveals wonderful progress in the avoidance of disease, and in the control of the violent epidemics by which in the past nations were almost exterminated. Modern methods of hygiene and sanitation as applied to public health have robbed smallpox and diphtheria of their death-dealing power; cholera and yellow fever have been forced to retreat before the victorious hosts of applied medical science; tuberculosis, the greatest foe of human life, is slowly but surely receding before the determined efforts of modern preventive medicine. By nature man is endowed with resistive power sufficient to ward off most forms of disease, provided he keeps his health at a normal standard by right living. If, however, he allows his health to become impaired by reason of overwork, bad habits, wilful exposure to contagion or unhealthful surroundings, he readily falls a prey to disease. The author of Principles of Public Health has here set forth the general rules of life by the observance of which every adult and every child not only can do much to preserve his own health but also can prove himself a prominent factor in raising the standard of public health. A campaign of education is demanded to arrest the enormous loss of life which is carrying so many to untimely graves, and the instruction given in this volume will be of inestimable value in teaching people how to avoid avoidable disease. The author has not attempted to deal with all the diseases that may be classed as preventable; as the work is intended for use in the public schools, only such diseases are mentioned as it seems fitting to present to school children. To teach our children a proper respect for their own health and for the community welfare is to fit them for the best citizenship.