What does it mean to live with honour in the modern world?In an age of distraction, comfort and uncertainty, The Modern Knight offers a practical and spiritual code for men who want to live with discipline, courage, strength and service.This is not a book about fantasy, costume or nostalgia. It is a handbook for real life: work, family, friendship, pressure, failure, physical training, self-mastery, faith, duty and legacy. Drawing on the timeless i...

In the summer of 1910 I was staying at Llandrindod, and had the pleasure of meeting there my old friend Professor Skeat. Of course we had many a long talk about our favourite studies, and about his literary plans. He was always planning some literary task, for before he had finished one work, he had either begun another, or had another in prospect. I said to him one day, ‘You’re always working, do you ever find time for recreation?’ ‘Well,’ he said, ‘when I want to amuse myself, I take up ...

The people of Earth went to sleep concerned only with their owndreams of tomorrow. Little did they know that tomorrow would onlybring nightmares, and no hopes for the future of the Human race.Bill sat at the fi re burning in the pit, enjoying a cool October night. Hebuilt his hideaway in the Colorado mountains to escape the problemsof the crazy world around him. Little did he know that the problems ofthe entire galaxy would soon be dropped right in...

Geoffrey Chaucer Complete Works World's Best CollectionThis is the world’s best Chaucer collection, including the most complete set of Chaucer’s works available plus many free bonus materials.Geoffrey ChaucerGeoffrey Chaucer is known as the Father of English literature, considered one the greatest English poets and a dominant figure in developing the legitimacy of the common Middle English as literature at a time when the dominant l...

Being an introduction to the folklore and popular religion of the Malay PeninsulaA reference guide to magic, folklore, and popular religion of the Malay."The circumstances attending the composition and publication of the present work have thrown upon me the duty of furnishing it with a preface explaining its object and scope.Briefly, the purpose of the author has been to collect into a Book of Malay Folklore all that seemed to him most typical of the subject amongst...

In "A Glossary of Stuart and Tudor Words especially from the dramatists," Walter William Skeat embarks on an illuminating exploration of the lexicon that shaped English literature during the tumultuous Stuart and Tudor eras. Combining meticulous research with a refined literary style, Skeat compiles an extensive alphabetical listing of terms, phrases, and usages predominantly drawn from the works of key playwrights such as Shakespeare, Jonson, and Beaumont. This glossary not only aids in c...

In "Galileo," Walter William Bryant presents a compelling narrative that intricately weaves the life and contributions of the famed astronomer Galileo Galilei with the socio-political landscape of the Renaissance period. Bryant employs a masterful blend of biographical detail and scientific analysis, reflecting both the meticulousness of Galilean inquiry and the poetic nature of his observations. The prose is rich, evocative, and accessible, allowing readers to engage deeply with the intel...

In "Kepler," Walter William Bryant presents a meticulously crafted exploration of the life and work of the renowned astronomer Johannes Kepler, renowned for his laws of planetary motion. Bryant's literary style is characterized by a blend of rich narrative detail and scientific rigor, capturing both the intellectual climate of the early 17th century and the profound impact of Kepler's discoveries on modern astronomy. This work deftly navigates the intricacies of celestial mechanics while o...

In "Galileo," Walter William Bryant presents a compelling exploration of the life and contributions of one of history's most pivotal scientists. Through a blend of biographical narrative and scientific exposition, Bryant effectively elucidates Galileo Galilei's revolutionary ideas, particularly his advancements in astronomy and physics. Written in a clear and engaging prose style, the book situates Galileo within the broader context of the Renaissance, highlighting the interplay between sc...

In "A Glossary of Stuart and Tudor Words: Especially from the Dramatists," Walter William Skeat meticulously compiles a comprehensive lexicon that illuminates the rich and varied vocabulary of the English Renaissance. This scholarly text serves as an invaluable resource for understanding the linguistic nuances and cultural resonance of the period's dramatic works. Through detailed definitions, etymologies, and contextual examples from prominent dramatists such as Shakespeare, Jonson, and M...

In the summer of 1910 I was staying at Llandrindod, and had the pleasure of meeting there my old friend Professor Skeat. Of course we had many a long talk about our favourite studies, and about his literary plans. He was always planning some literary task, for before he had finished one work, he had either begun another, or had another in prospect. I said to him one day, ‘You’re always working, do you ever find time for recreation?’ ‘Well,’ he said, ‘when I want to amuse myself, I take up ...

Being an introduction to the folklore and popular religion of the Malay Peninsula. Chapters include: Man and His Place in the Universe; Relations with the Supernatural World; The Malay Pantheon; and Magic Rites.