A book that finally demystifies Newton’s experiments in alchemyWhen Isaac Newton’s alchemical papers surfaced at a Sotheby’s auction in 1936, the quantity and seeming incoherence of the manuscripts were shocking. No longer the exemplar of Enlightenment rationality, the legendary physicist suddenly became “the last of the magicians.” Newton the Alchemist unlocks the secrets of Newton’s alchemical quest, providing a radically new understanding of the uncommo...

Cordosa, a small village in Brazil's most southern state of Rio Grande do Sul, is experiencing traumatic illness and loss of life from unknown causes. The population of landless farmers is slowly deteriorating. Jake Parker, ex U.S. Army Intelligence Officer, is assigned as a photojournalist to investigate the possible causes. What he soon discovers is that he will be watched, manipulated and harassed by high ranking United States government officials who will stop at nothing to gain reveng...

Spy, horse whisperer, father of fourteenWilliam Newman 1744-1843What would you ask someone who lived through three wars and watched the fragile dawning of a new country? William Newman's granddaughters fear his stories will die with him. Behind all the gray hair and wrinkles is a man with an adventurous past grieving the loss of his beloved wife, Ann. He worked with prize race horses, performed rescue missions as a dragoon and raised a large family with wit and humor. What ...

Newman recounts his transition from orthodox Christianity to a more liberal and philosophical stance on faith. He begins by outlining his early religious convictions and the influences that shaped his upbringing, including his education and the theological environment of his time. As he grapples with the complexities of faith, he candidly shares the intellectual struggles and moral dilemmas that led him to question established doctrines, revealing the inner turmoil experienced by many seek...

'Joyful, sad, smart and surprising' NICK HORNBY, bestselling author of High Fidelity and About a Boy'Full of historical allusions, unforgettable characters, and thrilling escapades' THE MIRRORWas he about to recruit her into the secret service? She held her breath. Frogwoman, codebreaker, assassin, saboteur - whatever it was, she'd do it!Oxford, 1938. Ida and Medora are two brillia...

William Shakespeare is the celebrated script writer of the most popular plays in the English language. By writing both tragedies, romances, and comedies in the 16th century, he made a name for himself and became successful in the art of drama.Shakespeare’s life and decisions led to his acclaim, and in this book, we will lay out some of the most significant changes in both his personal choices and his career. Despite of his financial debts, his complex family life, and his backgroun...

This book presents a variety of selected commentaries on the Bible by Saint John Henry Newman. These are pulled from articles and sermons which abound with extensive comments on various Scriptural passages as well as on problems of interpretation. His character studies of the Old Testament, including those of Joshua, Saul and David, provide great psychological insight. And his meditations on beloved or difficult New Testament passages bring greater depth and light to their meaning.

Over the past decade, the complexity of athlete development has increased, and sport science has become enthralled with metrics and genetics. While an abundance of information has emerged, there is still a lack of practical guidance on how to integrate this information with training to help athletes achieve their potential. Developing the Athlete: An Applied Sport Science Roadmap for Optimizing Performance brings much-needed clarity, providing a proven blueprint for bringing toget...

‘A litany of fresh heroes to make the embattled heart sing’ Caitlin Moran ‘Newman is a brilliant writer’ ObserverA fresh, opinionated history of all the brilliant women you should have learned about in school but didn’t.For hundreds of years we have heard about the great men of history, but what about herstory?In this freewheeling history of modern Britain, Cathy Newman writes about the pioneering women who defied the odds to make ...

This bundle contains 5 titles, which are the following:Marie Curie - Marie Salomea Skodowska Curie was a Polish-born, naturalized-French researcher and chemist who originated radioactivity research. She was the first woman to win the Nobel Reward, the first and only woman to win it two times, and the only individual to win the Nobel Reward in 2 different clinical classifications.Edgar Allan Poe - Perhaps you have heard of Edgar Allan Poe. Perhaps not. Either way, this 19th-...

This delightful audiobook brings together 16 of the Shakespeare's timeless tales for a younger generation, told with wit and panache.Samantha Newman's cleverly reworked prose retellings retain many of Shakespeare's own inimitable turns of phrase, while simplifying and clarifying the language and plots to make stories accessible to children. Young readers can follow Puck on his mischievous midsummer adventures, hear the prophecy of the witches in Macbeth and be swep...

This work explores the life and theology of William Law (1686–1761), a pivotal figure in 18th-century English Christianity. Renowned as a theologian, mystic, and spiritual writer, Law's contributions bridged the traditional Anglican orthodoxy and the emerging currents of the Enlightenment and Evangelical Revival. From his early years as a promising scholar at Cambridge to his retreat to Kings Cliffe, Law's life was characterized by an unwavering commitment to the principles of faith, consc...