This vintage book contains a collection of classic articles on the subject of the hardening and tempering in blacksmithing, taking the reader through the processes in a factory setting.First published in 1909, these articles contain a wealth of timeless information regarding the subject's history. They detail industrial hardening plants, information on chemicals used for heating and hardening, and guides for industrial tool work.Articles featured in this bo...

The drama tells the story of Ollantay, a noble warrior who falls in love with Cusi Coyllur, the daughter of Emperor Pachacuti. Their love is forbidden due to the rigid social structures of the Inca Empire. When their secret relationship is discovered, Ollantay rebels against the emperor’s authority, leading to a dramatic confrontation between love and power.Ultimately, after years of hardship and exile, the story resolves with a reunion between the lovers. The new emperor recognizes the si...

Nyx sank deeper into her bath, finally able to relax after many days of hard travel. Steam curled around her bare shoulders. Her eyes drifted closed. Then a leather-gloved hand touched her skin, invading her sanctuary. Her breath hitched. Her pulse raced. Cassius came for gold. He found something far more valuable. One touch led to another, and Nyx's breathless protests dissolved into desperate pleas. A whisper became a command. Air thick with something electric, primal, raw. But even afte...

Spanning all 3 years of the lectionary cycle, this book provides a welcome tool for the renewal of preaching from the gospel readings. In a concise, uniform, and simple format, the authors provide a thematic summary of the gospel, list several possible points for preaching, and offer a humorous story for the week that illumines the deeper meaning of the biblical text. Lectionary Levity also functions as a practical manual on how to use humor in preaching and allows the reader to v...

Clements R. Markham's The War Between Peru and Chile, 1879-1882 is a detailed historical account of the Pacific War, a devastating conflict that reshaped the geopolitical landscape of South America. Markham, a distinguished historian and geographer with deep ties to Peru, provides a compelling narrative of the war's origins, major battles, and the far-reaching consequences for both nations.The book examines the causes of the war, including territorial disputes over nitrate...

In "History of the Incas," Pedro Sarmiento de Gamboa offers a comprehensive chronicle of the Incan civilization, weaving together historical narrative, cultural analysis, and firsthand observations garnered during his time in Peru. His work is distinguished by a meticulous approach that blends autobiography with ethnography, creating a vivid portrait of Incan society, religion, and politics prior to and following the Spanish conquest. Sarmiento's literary style mirrors the Renaissance huma...

Overcome sexual disconnect and performance anxiety using grounded mindfulness techniques for authentic physical intimacy. If stress, exhaustion, or low desire have left you feeling detached from your own body, this compassionate guide offers a gentle path back to pleasure. Silence the critical voice in your head and transform frustrating bedroom moments into safe, empowering experiences.Forget exhausting performance hacks and step into a grounded, shame-free space where genuine aro...

Billy Goat has a habit of using foul language when he doesn't get his way. This tends to put him out of favor with his farm mates. Billy loves baseball and wants to be on the team. The story chronicles his journey to the self-awareness and overcoming his propensity for foul language.In future editions, we will meet Spot the Pig, Henrietta Hen, Coach Stallion, Hoot the Wise Old Owl, and Rodney Rat. Each is a story of the value of being respectful of your elders, being kind to the ot...

The ultimate mystery of all existence undermines the dogmatic thinking that has fueled human conflict for thousands of years. Ideologies of all varieties can inform and inspire, but when followers claim their convictions are absolutely true, the stage is set for conflict with those who don’t agree. The contemporary tensions among religious ideologies could be reduced if passages in revered texts were interpreted symbolically rather than literally. Dr. Markham elaborates on these themes and...

The Incas of Peru by Sir Clemens R. Markham is an authoritative and captivating exploration of the history, culture, and legacy of one of the most fascinating civilizations in the ancient world. Written by a distinguished historian and explorer, this book offers a comprehensive and detailed account of the rise and fall of the Inca Empire, providing readers with a deep understanding of the people who once ruled over a vast and sophisticated empire in the Andes.Markham, who devoted mu...

Markham writes with indignant sympathy for the mass of the Yugoslav people, who for centuries have endured persecution from almost every national group in Europe and who face the steam roller of communism. To him, Tito and his Moscow-directed communism are not the salvation of Yugoslavia, as many have thought, but a deadly menace to Yugoslav prosperity and peace."THIS book is designed to describe some developments that have taken place in Yugoslavia since the beginning of the Second...

Richard III (2 October 1452 – 22 August 1485) was King of England for two years, from 1483 until his death in 1485 in the Battle of Bosworth Field. He was the last king of the House of York and the last of the Plantagenet dynasty. His defeat at Bosworth Field, the decisive battle of the Wars of the Roses, is sometimes regarded as the end of the Middle Ages in England.When his brother Edward IV died in April 1483, Richard was named Lord Protector of the realm for Edward's son and su...