Charles Darwin speaks here in his own words, introduced with a strong insistence on fairness, clarity, and authenticity. Designed for readers new to his work, this volume presents his thought not as a set of abstract doctrines, but as a living body of observation, argument, and humane reflection. It also places Darwin within a wider intellectual and religious frame, suggesting harmony between scientific inquiry and faith, and honoring him as a figure of humility and enduring importance. Fr...

This book contains the following works arranged alphabetically by authors last names - Little Women [Louisa May Alcott] - Sense and Sensibility [Jane Austen] - Peter Pan (Peter and Wendy) [J.M. Barrie] - Cabin Fever [ B. M. Bower] - The Secret Garden [Frances Hodgson Burnett] - A Little Princess [Frances Hodgson Burnett] - Alice's Adventures in Wonderland [Lewis Carroll] - The King in Yellow [Robert William Chambers] - The Man Who Knew Too Much [Gilbert Keith Chesterton] - The Woman in Whi...

Compiled and Edited by Charles W. Eliot LL D in 1909, the Harvard Classics is a 51-volume Anthology of classic literature from throughout the history of western civilization. The set is sometimes called "Eliot's Five-Foot Shelf." This e-book is all 51 volumes, the equivalent of over 20,000 printed pages in one e-book. It is fully searchable with a completely linked table of contents.

This edition of Darwin's life story restores previously censored passages on religion and the scientist's opinions of his contemporaries.Darwin wrote his autobiography in 1876, at the age of sixty-seven, hoping it would prove interesting to his children and grandchildren. Preparing the book for a wider audience, his family initially sought to protect his legacy by removing passages they found too personal or controversial.This restored edition, which appeare...

Discover the groundbreaking scientific work that transformed our understanding of life, evolution, and the natural world. Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species presents one of the most influential scientific explanations in history: the theory of evolution through natural selection. In this sixth edition, Darwin develops and discusses his observations and arguments concerning the diversity of living organisms, adaptation, variation, and the processes that shape species over time. Throu...

"On the Origin of Species," Charles Darwin presents his theory of evolution, which revolutionized the way we understand the diversity of life on Earth. The main ideas of the book can be summarized as follows:Common Descent: Darwin proposed that all species of living organisms are related by a common ancestry, meaning that they share a history of descent from a common ancestor.Descent with Modification: Darwin introduced the concept that species change over time through a process called "de...

These three major works by the father of evolutionary theory encompass his life, journey through the Galapagos, and landmark work on natural selection.On the Origin of Species: In one of the most important contributions to scientific knowledge, Charles Darwin puts forth the theory that species evolve over time through the process of natural selection. Drawn from extensive research performed on various creatures living in the Galápagos Islands, his research...

It took Charles Darwin more than twenty years to publish this book, in part because he realized that it would ignite a firestorm of controversy. On the Origin of Species first appeared in 1859, and it remains a continuing source of conflict to this day. Even among those who reject its ideas, however, the work's impact is undeniable. In science, philosophy, and theology, this is a book that changed the world.In addition to its status as the focus of a dramatic turning point in scien...

The Combat Codes is set in a far future world where the fate of nations is determined by single combat at the hands of famed warriors.Perfect for fans of action-driven science fiction, martial arts stories and LitRPG novels, this debut novel, the first in a trilogy, has fans ranging from award-winning fantasy authors to trophy-winning UFC fighters!Hundreds of years ago on a planet once ravaged by war, the nations swore an armistice...

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

The sixth London edition, with all editions and corrections. Considered the definitive edition. the Introduction begins: "When on board H.M.S. Beagle, as naturalist, I was much struck with certain facts in the distribution of the organic beings inhabiting South America, and in the geological relations of the present to the past inhabitants of that continent. These facts, as will be seen in the latter chapters of this volume, seemed to throw some light on the origin of species--that mystery...

Published in 1859, Charles Darwin's The Origin of Species became known as ''The Book that Shook the World''. Its first edition sold out on the first day, and the same happened with six subsequent versions. To this day, the naturalist's theory of evolution is controversial. According to Darwin, species compete for survival, and those that survive give rise to the next generation, which in turn incorporates favorable natural variations and passes them on hereditarily. Until his death, Darwin...