The Gamester is a tragedy by Edward Moore that examines the destructive effects of gambling addiction on personal relationships and social standing. The story follows Beverley, a gentleman who succumbs to compulsive gambling, leading to financial ruin and the unraveling of his marriage to his devoted wife, Mrs. Beverley.As Beverley’s obsession deepens, he loses not only his fortune but also the trust and support of those closest to him. His wife struggles to maintain her dignity and protec...

In "Moore's Fables for the Female Sex," Edward Moore presents a captivating collection of fables that uniquely engage with the complexities of women's lives in the 18th century. With a blend of wit and moral insight, Moore employs a concise and allegorical style reminiscent of Aesop while infusing his narratives with social critique and feminist undertones. Each fable serves as a mirror reflecting societal norms, expectations, and the often-ignored intelligence and agency of women, thus si...

Moores Fables for the Female Sex by Edward Moore offers a concentrated, compelling experience within history / general. This concise work presents carefully drawn characters and purposeful plotting that together explore themes of choice, consequence, and human connection. The prose is precise and economical, balancing vivid scenes with clear pacing to maintain narrative momentum. Ideal for readers seeking a thoughtful, accessible read, the book is well-suited to book clubs and classroom di...

The “Long Middle Ages” indicates a span of time extending from Antiquity, across the Middle Ages, to the Early Modern period. The author tries to understand factors of historical continuity binding this period together and the periodic scenes of violent change that disrupted societies and traditions. The Long Middle Ages were established on classical and biblical foundations, while each generation interpreted and expanded on those origins. The cohesion of the Long Middle Ages was brought a...

Mr. Moore's book reviews and comments on the main issues of North American life in recent years, including immigration, COVID-19, race relations, diversity, #MeTwo, the National Football League, YouTube, relationships, and social media.Mr. Moore hopes that his book will lead readers to thoughtfully re-examine their own views on social and political life in North America and have a few laughs along the way.His efforts at humor are purely intentional.

This is Volume XVII of twenty-two in a series on 20th Century Philosophy. Originally published in 1959, it is a contribution to the History of Modern Philosophy under the heads: first of different Schools of Thought-Sensationalist, Realist, Idealist, Intuitivist; secondly of different Subjects-Psychology, Ethics, Aesthetics, Political Philosophy, Theology. This is a collection of papers by George Edward Moore, Emeritus Professor of Philosophy and Fellow of Trinity College in the University...

This is Volume XV in a collection of twenty-two on 20th Century Philosophy. First published in 1966, as a part of the Muirhead library of Philosophy this work consists of selections from three courses of lectures. The first course was given in the academic year 1925-26, the second in 1928-29, and the third in 1933-34. The first two (entitled “ Metaphysics” ) were intended primarily for Part II of the Moral Sciences Tripos; the last (entitled “ Elements of Philosophy” ) for Part I. (The sel...

First published in 2002. The Library of Philosophy was designed as a contribution to the History of Modern Philosophy under the heads: first of different Schools of Thought-Sensationalist, Realist, Idealist, Intuitivist; secondly of different Subjects-Psychology, Ethics, Aesthetics, Political Philosophy, Theology. This is volume XVI of twenty-two in a series of 20th Century Philosophy focuses on the commonplace book of George Moore. The papers include nine notebooks, written at various tim...

First published in 2002. This title collates a number of the late G. E. Moore's lectures on philosophy with the inclusion of his audience's questions and his answers that would bookend each session. Moore manages to present central, limiting, typical problems discussed in the study of philosophy in such a way that the reader begins to feel them despite themselves. Moore's introduction to philosophical difficulties can help students and scholars alike to judge and understand the most modern...

Reflecting the spirit of East Indian myths, legends, and fables, these illustrations were compiled by one of the nineteenth century's foremost Orientalists. Edward Moor published The Hindu Pantheon in 1810, and this new volume draws upon his exposition of India's religious iconography to offer a spectacular array of images of Hindu deities.Dramatic engravings and line drawings include scenes from the Ramayana and Mahabharata as well as temple images of Kri...

Smugglers, illegal aliens, shoot-outs and pretty women offering bribes were all a part of the daily life of early Border Patrol officers in the American West, specifically the border area between Arizona and Mexico. The time is the 1920s and the problems are still the same: danger, intrigue and death came with the territory as members of the U.S. Border Patrol tried to enforce the law along the narrow strip of land that separates the two countries. There is non-stop action as agents hunt d...

Settle down for Easter with a collection of magical animal stories that will transport your little one to the world of imagination.