Delve into the fascinating world of violin making with "Antonio Stradivari: His Life and Work (1644-1737)" by W. Henry Hill, Arthur F. Hill, and Alfred E. Hill. This definitive biography offers an in-depth exploration of the life, craftsmanship, and enduring legacy of Antonio Stradivari, the most celebrated violin maker in history.Written by the renowned Hill family, experts in the field of string instruments, this meticulously researched work provides a comprehensive account of Str...

"Remarkably comprehensive . . . a superb account of a man whose contribution to the political, legal and military legacy of England cannot be understated." — The Pegasus ArchiveIn the spring of 878 at the Battle of Edington the tide of English history turned. Alfred's decisive defeat of Guthrum the Dane freed much of the south and west of England from Danish control and brought to a halt Guthrum's assault on Alfred's Wessex. The battle was the culmination o...

Since this Manhattan neighborhood was named for the Murray family and their contributions to the American Revolution, many of New York's most illustrious residents have made Murray Hill their home. The mansions of J.P. Morgan Jr. and William Waldorf Astor stood along its streets. Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt lived here as newlyweds, as did Admiral Farragut, Commodore Perry and Sinclair Lewis, along with Andy Warhol's famous "Factory." Not only homes but also many quintessential New York ...

In "Edge Hill: The Battle and Battlefield; With Notes on Banbury & Thereabout," Edwin Alfred Walford masterfully reconstructs one of the pivotal battles of the English Civil War, presenting a meticulous examination of the strategic, geographical, and sociopolitical elements surrounding Edge Hill. His scholarly approach combines historical narratives with vivid descriptions of the battlefield and its surroundings, employing a clear and engaging literary style that enhances the reader's unde...

Dieser Band enthält folgende Geschichten: Sandy Palmer: Winterserenade Alfred Bekker: Die Fehde am Bergsee Anna Martach: Liebesparcours mit Hindernissen Anna Martach: Michael allein auf der Welt Grace Livingston Hill: DIE ABENTEURERIN Der Gestütsbesitzer Martin Holzhauser denkt ernsthaft über den Verkauf seines Gestüts nach, da er langsam zu alt für die Arbeit dort wird. Bald schon hat er auch einen passenden Käufer gefunden. Als Bedingung knüpft er an den Verkauf die Übernahme aller Anges...

"An interesting story...one of the most important records of African travel in recent years." -World Review, 1904"A plain, straightforward account of hardships undergone, difficulties overcome, of indomitable pluck and indefatigable perseverance, and the inevitable ultimate success of sheer doggedness." - Academy Review, 1904" A permanent and valuable addition to the literature of African travel." -Morning Post In Captain Gibbons'' 1898

In "Edge Hill: The Battle and Battlefield; With Notes on Banbury & Thereabout," Edwin Alfred Walford delivers a meticulous exploration of the pivotal 1642 battle that marked the onset of the English Civil War. Walford'Äôs literary style combines rigorous historical analysis with vivid narrative, crafting a detailed account that delves into the geographical significance of Edge Hill and its surrounding landscapes in shaping the conflict. Drawing on primary sources and contemporary accounts,...

The Battle of EdgeHill of 22 October 1642 was the first great engagement of the English Civil War. It was fought in the open fields between the villages of Radway and Kineton in Warwickshire. At the end of the day, although neither side at Edgehill could claim a decisive victory, the result was that Charles "won" in so far as the road to London was now open to him. However, Charles did not take advantage of his opportunity. His natural caution asserted itself, and by the time his troops re...

Contents:Napoleon Hill. Think and Grow Rich (The text is reproduced from the original publications of 1937)George Samuel Clason. The Richest Man In Babylon (The text is reproduced from the original publications of 1920-1924)James Allen. As A Man ThinkethJames Allen. Out from the HeartKahlil Gibran. The ProphetSun Tzu. The Art of WarLao Tzu. The Tao Te ChingConfucius. AnalectsBenjamin Franklin. The Way to Wealth...

Breaking the Medicine Monopolies is a personal narrative about Alfred Engelberg's fifty years of legal work in the drug industry. He takes you inside the mysterious world of patents to provide a basic understanding of how drug makers have gamed the laws governing brand and generic competition, misused patents to prolong monopolies, and delayed generic competition on old drugs instead of focusing on discovering new ones. In this book, Engelberg provides readers with an understanding of how ...

This ninth century history of Alfred the Great's leadership is "a work of extraordinary scholarship that reads with all the narrative style of a novel" ( Midwest Book Review).In this compelling military and political history of the Anglo-Saxon kingdom, Paul Hill explores England's birth amidst the devastation and fury of the Danish invasions of the ninth century.Alfred the Great, youngest son of King Æthelwulf, took control of the last surviving An...

"The Chapel on the Hill" (Afrikaans: "Die Kapel op die Heuwel") tells the story of a young man named Pieter Naude who returns to his ancestral farmstead in the Cape Colony after spending years abroad. He finds that his childhood sweetheart, Elsa Malherbe, has married someone else during his absence. Despite this, Pieter still harbors deep feelings for Elsa.The novel unfolds against the backdrop of the harsh South African landscape and the complexities of rural life in the early 20th centur...