In the compilation of this memoir of my late father I have endeavoured to keep two objects in view. It is desired, on the one hand, to preserve for his family and his many personal friends some record of his private life and character. It is thought, on the other, that there will be some public value and interest in a notice of his opinions, designs, and works, and a general record of his professional career. Even to the public at large it is conceived that his life, though it presents but...

As the NATO Alliance enters its seventh decade, it finds itself involved in an array of military missions ranging from Afghanistan to Kosovo to Sudan. It also stands at the center of a host of regional and global partnerships. Yet, NATO has still to articulate a grand strategic vision designed to determine how, when, and where its capabilities should be used, the values underpinning its new missions, and its relationship to other international actors such as the European Union and the Unit...

Traduction de l’anglais par Mlle de Saint-Romain et M. de Goy.Version anglaise illustrée par Arthur Rackham.Annotations (en Bilingue) par un extrait :UN COURS EN MIRACLES / A COURSE IN MIRACLES ( Noël comme la fin du sacrifice / Christmas as the End of Sacrifice.)Un chant de Noël (A Christmas Carol), également publié en français sous les titres Cantique de Noël, Chanson de Noël ou Conte de Noël, est le premier et le plus célèbre des contes écrits par Charles...

A collection of 67 original recordings of speeches significant in United States and world history. Hear presidents, politicians, activists, sports figures and more in their own words as they talk about some of the most important events in the 20th century.

"Charles Lamb: A Memoir" by Barry Cornwall is a heartfelt tribute to the life and character of the renowned essayist and poet, Charles Lamb. Cornwall, a close friend of Lamb, captures the essence of his personality, highlighting his wit, charm, and the profound impact he had on literature and his contemporaries. The memoir delves into Lamb's struggles with mental health, his deep affection for his sister Mary, and his unique perspective on life, which resonated with many readers of his tim...

In "Charles Lamb: A Memoir," Barry Cornwall intricately weaves a portrait of the esteemed essayist and poet Charles Lamb, showcasing not only his literary genius but also the profound complexities of his personal life. Cornwall's narrative style is reflective and evocative, immersing readers in the atmosphere of early 19th-century London, while capturing the subtleties of Lamb's character, relationships, and the challenges he faced, including his struggles with mental health and the impact...

Political scholars examine the dynamic evolution of laws over time in a volume that "pushes the frontiers of knowledge about lawmaking in the US" ( Choice).Politics is at its most dramatic during debates over important pieces of legislation. And while debates over legislative measures can rage for years or even decades before an item is enacted, they also endure long afterward, when the political legacy of a law eventually comes into focus. With a diverse ...

After a visit to his doctor, Bryan Kavanagh, approaching retirement in a childless marriage that has dried up, decides that there is nothing left to live for. Suddenly an idea comes to him. He can do one last good act for humanity by disposing of one of its most unpleasant members. Having chosen his candidate for murder, Bryan realizes that a lot more complications arise as a result of his decision, not least one that means incriminating innocent people….

As countries recover from the coronavirus pandemic, they are confronted with an even more challenging debt crisis. Xavier Debrun argues in the foreword that in deciding where we go from here that there is no longer a consensus regarding the optimum design and enforcement of fiscal rules. Rather we must address a series of questions and challenges to the conventional wisdom. This book provides an opportunity for scholars to explore these questions from an international perspective, with ref...

It looks as though things are looking up for three Irish middle-aged women - Enda, Lucy and Lisa when they get back to work after some time trying out their skills in a publishing office.But their boss - James - seems to be a bit shady. Playing on the vanity of prospective writers he encourages all writers who have the money to publish with his company.Eventually one struggling writer - Gerard - hunts him down and brings him to justice but despite certain physical problems ...

Classic biography, first published in 1866. According to Wikipedia: "Charles Lamb (London, 10 February 1775 Edmonton, 27 December 1834) was an English/Welsh essayist, best known for his Essays of Elia and for the children's book Tales from Shakespeare, which he produced with his sister, Mary Lamb (17641847). Lamb has been referred to by E.V. Lucas, his principal biographer, as the most lovable figure in English literature, and his influence on the English essay form surely cannot be overes...

'Fear makes me a writer, fear and a lack of confidence'Charles Bukowski chronicled the seedy underside of the city in which he spent most of his life, Los Angeles. His heroes were the panhandlers and hustlers, the drunks and the hookers, his beat the racetracks and strip joints and his inspiration a series of dead-end jobs in warehouses, offices and factories. It was in the evenings that he would put on a classical record, open a beer and begin to type...Brought up by a vio...