Dans 'Expériences et observations sur l'électricité faites à Philadelphie en Amérique', Benjamin Franklin explore de manière systématique les phénomènes électriques qu'il a observés, mêlant science et littérature. Ce traité, publié en 1751, se distingue par son style clair et didactique, visant à rendre la science accessible à un public plus large. Franklin y décrit une série d'expériences, notamment ses célèbres expériences avec le cerf-volant, segmentant ses découvertes en observations m...

Gleaming utopias, friendly alien species, allied confederationsThese idealistic dreams can easily fall into a horrible reality—nightmare fueled visions of the future to come.From the loneliness of space, to the horror of first contact gone awry, to planetary colonies facing annihilation; Bleak Horizons offers fifteen stories about what horrors lie waiting for those who look to the future.ContentsAdrift by Kandrel4/13/2060 by Franklin...

Relationships, careers, personal tastes—few things ever truly stay the same. Rarely does that maxim apply to one's whole body all at once. What follows are four stories of characters who find their physical forms and identities in a state of flux.Kaiya finds that demonic possession is not the most ideal path to self-discovery. With her life as a hunter stretched out before her, Thandiwee's world is turned upside down after an accident turns her into a he. A relationship mistake may...

The original Harvard Classics Collection contains 51 volumes of the essential works of world literature, showing the progress of man from antics to modern age. In this edition, the original collection is supplemented with the 20 volume Harvard Shelf of Fiction, a selection of the greatest works of fiction.Content:The Harvard Classics:V. 1: Franklin, Woolman & PennV. 2: Plato, Epictetus & Marcus AureliusV. 3: Bacon, Milton, BrowneV. 4: John Milton

Described as "a harmonious human multitude," Ben Franklin's life and careers were so varied and successful that he remains, even today, the epitome of the self-made man. Born into a humble tradesman's family, this adaptable genius rose to become an architect of the world's first democracy, a leading light in Enlightenment science, and a major creator of what has come to be known as the American character. Journalist, musician, politician, scientist, humorist, inventor, civic leader, printe...

The original Harvard Classics Collection contains 51 volumes of the essential works of world literature, showing the progress of man from antics to modern age. In this edition, the original collection is supplemented with the 20 volume Harvard Shelf of Fiction, a selection of the greatest works of fiction.Content:The Harvard Classics:V. 1: Franklin, Woolman & PennV. 2: Plato, Epictetus & Marcus AureliusV. 3: Bacon, Milton, BrowneV. 4: John Milton

From creative inspiration to financial success to healthy living — you name it, somebody's shared the secret to understanding it.With the perfect self-help collection at hand, you can become your own life coach and the master of your own growth.Contents:Napoleon Hill. Think and Grow Rich (The text is reproduced from the original publications of 1937)Napoleon Hill. The Law of Success. Lesson One. The Master MindNapoleon Hill. The Law of Success. Lesson Two...

Named "one of the best books of 2006" by The New York SunDescribed by Carl Van Doren as "a harmonious human multitude," Benjamin Franklin was the most famous American of his time, of perhaps any time. His life and careers were so varied and successful that he remains, even today, the epitome of the self-made man. Born into a humble tradesman's family, this adaptable genius rose to become an architect of the world's first democracy, a leading light in Enlightenment science,...

Contents:Napoleon Hill. Think and Grow Rich (The text is reproduced from the original publications of 1937)George Samuel Clason. The Richest Man In Babylon (The text is reproduced from the original publications of 1920-1924)James Allen. As A Man ThinkethJames Allen. Out from the HeartKahlil Gibran. The ProphetSun Tzu. The Art of WarLao Tzu. The Tao Te ChingConfucius. AnalectsBenjamin Franklin. The Way to Wealth...

Named "one of the best books of 2006" by The New York SunDescribed by Carl Van Doren as "a harmonious human multitude," Benjamin Franklin was the most famous American of his time, of perhaps any time. His life and careers were so varied and successful that he remains, even today, the epitome of the self-made man. Born into a humble tradesman's family, this adaptable genius rose to become an architect of the world's first democracy, a leading light in Enlightenment science,...

Augustine and World Religions examines Augustine's thought for how it can inform modern inter-religious dialogue. Despite Augustine's reputation as the father of Christian intolerance, one finds in his thought the surprising claim that within non-Christian writings there are "some truths in regard even to the worship of the One God". This, it seems, hints at a deeper level of respect and dialogue between religions, because one engages in such dialogue in order to better understand...

Named "one of the best books of 2006" by The New York SunDescribed by Carl Van Doren as "a harmonious human multitude," Benjamin Franklin was the most famous American of his time, of perhaps any time. His life and careers were so varied and successful that he remains, even today, the epitome of the self-made man. Born into a humble tradesman's family, this adaptable genius rose to become an architect of the world's first democracy, a leading light in Enlightenment science,...