In the shadow of Venice's glittering palaces and treacherous canals, one man dared to challenge the most powerful institution of his age. Fra Paolo Sarpi, monk, scholar, and political mastermind, stood as the Republic's greatest weapon against papal tyranny in the early seventeenth century. When Pope Paul V threatened to bring Venice to its knees through excommunication and interdict, it was Sarpi who rose to defend not just a city, but the very principles of religious freedom and politica...

Introducing How to Become Financially Free By Building Wealth One House at a Time With Rental Property InvestingDo you want to start a Rental Property business? Do you feel overwhelmed and unsure where to start? Do you feel timorous, hesitant, apprehensive about starting a Rental property business because you're scared to fail?Rental Property Investing gives you a unique and rare perspective of starting and growing your Rental Property Business, that outlines ALL the essent...

Introducing How to Become Financially Free By Building Wealth One House at a Time With Rental Property InvestingDo you want to start a Rental Property business? Do you feel overwhelmed and unsure where to start? Do you feel timorous, hesitant, apprehensive about starting a Rental property business because your scared to fail?Rental Property Investing gives you a unique and rare perspective of starting and growing your Rental Property Busine...

The little clock in the dingy office of Eric Darrell was just pointing out the hour of four when there came a rap on the door. Within the proprietor sat alone, his feet elevated upon the top of a desk, and from his position it was evident that his thoughts were far away, for although he took an occasional whiff at his cigar, it was in an absent-minded way. At this summons, his interest was at once aroused—his feet came down from their elevated position, and an expression appeared on his fa...

URBAN BALLADS: a sparkling collection of narrative verse, collected around the faults, fragilities and triumphs of the individual as social being. Populated by character and situation, they may be read in quiet contemplation as a shared experience, a life identifiable, or as theatre in condensed form, which in performance will provoke a resonance way beyond the laughter burst of 'stand up'. Pulling certain aspects of modern poetry away from the puzzle page, URBAN BALLADS dares to create a ...

In this volume is presented the first installment of Dr. Antonio de Morga's Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas. Events here described cover the years 1493-1603, and the history proper of the islands from 1565. Morga's work is important, as being written by a royal official and a keen observer and participator in affairs. Consequently he touches more on the practical everyday affairs of the islands, and in his narrative shows forth the policies of the government, its ideals, and its strengths a...

Where were you when the wildfires raged?In 2023, while flames rushed across Canada and produced the orange haze of an apocalyptic future, twenty-one authors picked up their pens and began to write. Red Eyes and Tired Lungs: An Anthology of Wildfire showcases a collection of thirty-five pieces from Canadian writers that were inspired by, or in response to, wildfire.Evacuation orders have been issued, and now the flame stalks across the forest. A sweet, lovable dog d...

Hidden beneath Stone Mountain's imposing facade lies a dark and intriguing secret. Drawn together by an irresistible force, a disparate group of individuals with unique powers, embark on a quest to uncover its legend. Unbeknownst to them, they are thrust into an ancient battle between good and evil.Amidst the peculiar happenings surrounding Cyrus Jones's family farm, her unique ability to command the weather unveils its true purpose. Determined to unearth the truth behind the relen...

The story revolves around Joe Leslie, a man with a seemingly perfect life. He is successful, well-respected, and married to a beautiful woman. However, as the title suggests, there is a dark secret—referred to as "a skeleton in the closet"—that threatens to unravel his world.As the plot unfolds, Joe's past begins to catch up with him, revealing secrets and hidden truths that he has kept from those closest to him, including his wife. The narrative explores the tension between maintaining ap...

The Library of Alexandria is an independent small business publishing house. We specialize in bringing back to live rare, historical and ancient books. This includes manuscripts such as: classical fiction, philosophy, science, religion, folklore, mythology, history, literature, politics and sacred texts, in addition to secret and esoteric subjects, such as: occult, freemasonry, alchemy, hermetic, shamanism and ancient knowledge. Our books are available in digital format. We have approximat...

‘a fine picture of our strange and varied country’ Scotsman‘edifying and revelatory’ Herald‘an epic love story to Scotland’ Courier‘by turns inspiring and fascinating … a book that gives context to the Scotland we see around us today’ Undiscovered Scotland‘a fascinating alternative take on the country’s social, political and cultural histories’ Scottish Field *****Kathleen Jamie, Alexander McCall Smith, Al...

Mieres Reborn reveals how patient observation and an analysis of one small community have much to tell us about human progress more generally.Not long ago Mieres, a village in the eastern foothills of the Pyrenees, seemed destined to die. As in countless thousands of rural communities around the world, young people in Mieres over the years have moved to the towns and cities, leaving behind abandoned fields and meadows, derelict houses, and their aging and ...