Political communities are constituted through the representation of their own origin. The Iroquois and the Athenians is a philosophical exploration of the material traces left by that constitutional act in the political practices of the classical Iroquois and Athenians. Tempering Kant with Nietzsche this work offers an account of political action that locates the roots of justice in its radical impossibility, an aporia in place of a foundation. Instead of mythical references to a state of ...

A Warhammer 40,000 OmnibusThe Blackstone Fortress looms in the darkness of the void, drawing in treasure hunters, pirates, and even disgraced rogue traders. This omnibus collects their stories.READ IT BECAUSEJourney into the Blackstone Fortress with this bumper edition of stories and novels from Warhammer Quest what secrets lurk in the obsidian vaults, and what ruinous powers wait to be discovered?DESCRIPTION

In this short piece Thorpe discusses the Woodcock, a delectable dish in the mid nineteenth century. This piece highlights both knowledge of the bird and thought on hunting and wildlife preservation (or lack thereof) contemporary to the time. Thomas Bangs Thorpe 1815-1878 was an American antebellum humorist, painter, illustrator, and author best known for the short story "The Big Bear of Arkansas", which was first published in the periodical Spirit of the Times in 1841.

A Blackstone Fortress anthologyMany are the adventurers brave or mad enough to enter the Blackstone Fortress in search of riches, relics and secrets. Ratlings, robots and rogue traders and more would-be heroes besides all pursue their own agendas in a collection of action-packed short stories.READ IT BECAUSEVenture into the treacherous depths of the Blackstone Fortress in a collection of tales that showcase the many explorers in the...

History of Chemistry Volume 1 (of 2): From the Earliest Times to the Middle of the Nineteenth Century is a comprehensive and meticulously researched account of the evolution of chemistry as a science. This volume traces the origins of chemical thought and practice from ancient civilizations, including the Egyptians, Greeks, and Chinese, through the transformative periods of alchemy and early modern science. The narrative explores the philosophical and practical developments that shaped the...

In this short piece Thorpe discusses the Bobwhite, also known as the Virginia Quail-partridge. This piece describes the bird and its habits as well as highlighting mid nineteenth century thought on hunting and wildlife preservation. Thomas Bangs Thorpe 1815-1878 was an American antebellum humorist, painter, illustrator, and author best known for the short story "The Big Bear of Arkansas", which was first published in the periodical Spirit of the Times in 1841.

History of Chemistry Volume 2 (of 2): From 1850 to 1910 is a comprehensive and meticulously researched account that chronicles the remarkable advancements and transformative discoveries in the field of chemistry during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. This volume, continuing from the first, delves into a period marked by rapid scientific progress, groundbreaking theories, and the emergence of modern chemical thought. Covering the years 1850 to 1910, the book explores the ...

Thorpe looks at Duels and Duelists in this short piece from 1868, when the practice was still alive in some places. He covers mostly duels in America, although some European duels are mentioned. Thomas Bangs Thorpe 1815-1878 was an American antebellum humorist, painter, illustrator, and author best known for the short story "The Big Bear of Arkansas", which was first published in the periodical Spirit of the Times in 1841.

The nation's favourite annual guide to the short story, now in its sixth year.Best British Short Stories invites you to judge a book by its cover – or more accurately, by its title. This new series aims to reprint the best short stories published in the previous calendar year by British writers, whether based in the UK or elsewhere. The editor's brief is wide ranging, covering anthologies, collections, magazines, newspapers and web sites, looking for the b...

Chemistry, as an art, was practised thousands of years before the Christian era; as a science, it dates no further back than the middle of the seventeenth century. The monumental records of Egypt and the accounts left us by Herodotus and other writers show that the ancient Egyptians, among the earliest nations of whom we have any records, had a considerable knowledge of processes essentially chemical in their nature. Their priests were adepts in certain chemical arts, and chemical laborato...

A history of the advances in chemistry, in the fields of inorganic, organic and physical chemistry from the mid-nineteenth century through the early 1900s. Included are brief biographical sketches of some early pioneers in the field such as Mendeleev, Liebig, Williamson, Dewar and others. Chapters covering the discovery of new elements, the developing understanding of structure, properties and reactivity, the beginnings of practical organic synthesis and the early work on stereoisomerism s...

Rocket into the astonishing worlds of 1940s science fiction with a collection that captures the boundless imagination, adventure, and wonder that defined one of the greatest decades in the genre’s history.Join the unforgettable Lancelot Biggs, the unlikely genius navigator created by Nelson S. Bond, in three entertaining adventures that blend humor, invention, and interplanetary excitement. Explore distant asteroids, mysterious planets, and strange civilizations wh...