Los beneficios de las ollas de cocimiento lento: ¿Sabía Usted que los platos hechos en ollas de cocción lenta son mas bajos en grasa, liberan tiempo para hacer otras actividades y son mucho más seguras que un horno o estufa? En la introducción de este libro, Usted aprenderá sobre los beneficios que se estaría perdiendo si no usa su olla de cocción lenta. Siga una fácil receta, haga algún trabajo de preparación, ¡y deje que la olla haga la magia!. Este libro de cocina es su solución para di...

Trajan has been considered one of the greatest and best-known of all Roman emperors, and not simply because the Roman Empire reached its greatest extent during his 19-year reign. In addition to his military achievements, he also developed the administration of the government so successfully that his relationships with the Senate and the people were extraordinarily positive. Cassius Dio would write of him, “His association with the people was marked by affability and his intercourse with th...

In the year 1827, there died, after a long dim life of labour, a man as worthy of remark and regret as any then famous. In his time he had little enough of recognition or regard from the world; and now that here and there one man and another begin to observe that after all this one was perhaps better worth notice and honour than most, the justice comes as usual somewhat late. Between 1757 and 1827 the world, one might have thought, had time to grow aware whether or not a man were worth som...

In "The Way to Abolish Slavery," Charles Stearns presents a compelling discourse on the moral and political dimensions of abolitionism. Through a blend of impassioned rhetoric and precise argumentation, Stearns navigates the complexities of slavery, advocating for its complete dismantlement as a societal ill. Writing in the context of early 19th-century America, a period marked by intense debates over human rights and individual freedom, his work is both a call to action and a foundational...

Charles Bronson is the most feared and the most notorious convict in the prison system. Renowned for serial hostage taking and his rooftop sieges, he is a legend in his own lifetime. Yet behind the crime and the craziness, there is a great deal more to Charlie. He is a man of great warmth and humour; a man of great artistic talent who exhibits his drawings around the country; and a man with an overpowering urge not to let the system get him down. "Insanity" is a look into the mind of a tru...

The classic tale of one man’s struggle with alcoholism, this revolutionary novel remains Charles Jackson’s best-known book—a daring autobiographical work that paved the way for contemporary addiction literature.It is 1936, and on the East Side of Manhattan, a would-be writer named Don Birnam decides to have a drink. And then another, and then another, until he’s in the midst of what becomes a five-day binge. The Lost Weekend moves with unstoppable speed, propelled by a hea...

Charlie Bronson has spent three decades in solitary confinement, and yet has stayed as fit as a fiddle, gaining several world strength and fitness records in the process. Now, in this no-nonsense guide to getting fit and staying fit, he reveals just how he's done it. Forget fancy gyms, expensive running shoes and designer outfits, what you need are the facts on what really works and the motivation to get on with the job. From his cell at Wakefield Prison, Charlie has complied this perfect ...

Given its location, the Mediterranean Sea was of paramount importance for both transportation and commercial reasons, so controlling the sea and the land around it was vital for both sides. This makes it all the more ironic that, aside from the North African campaign, the fighting in places like Greece and Italy have been overlooked, while the most decisive naval battle in the Mediterranean, the Battle of Cape Matapan has largely been forgotten today, even as military historians have recog...

In "Journals of Expeditions to the Eastern Interior of Western Australia," Charles Cooke Hunt presents a meticulously detailed account of his journeys through the uncharted landscapes of Western Australia in the late 19th century. Structured as a series of journals, Hunt employs a vivid, observational literary style that captures both the harshness and beauty of the Australian outback. His work is not merely a travelogue; it intertwines natural history, indigenous cultures, and colonial am...

In "Davy and the Goblin," Charles E. Carryl crafts a whimsical tale that intertwines fantasy and adventure, inviting readers into a world teeming with imaginative creatures and moral lessons. Written in the late 19th century, the narrative employs a rich, allegorical style typical of Victorian children's literature, yet distinguished by its playful language and humor. The text centers on Davy, a young boy whose adventures with a pint-sized goblin awaken themes of curiosity, bravery, and th...

Sure to captivate readers, Charles E. Carryl's "The Admiral's Caravan" unfolds a whimsical narrative that deftly intertwines adventure and fantasy. Written in the late 19th century, the book exemplifies Carryl's unique storytelling style, replete with imaginative characters and engaging dialogue. The lush, vivid descriptions invite readers into a world where the boundaries between reality and imagination blur, drawing on Victorian literary influences that celebrate wonder and exploration. ...

A Christmas Carol is a novella by Charles Dickens. A Christmas Carol tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, an old miser who is visited by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come. After their visits Scrooge is transformed into a kinder, gentler man.