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An Account of a Useful Discovery to Distill Double the Usual Quantity of Sea-Water, by Blowing Showers of Air Up Through the Distilling Liquor is a fascinating treatise from the 18th century, authored by Dr. Stephen Hales, a renowned English clergyman and scientist. This work details an innovative method for increasing the efficiency of sea-water distillation, a process crucial for providing fresh water on long sea voyages and in arid coastal regions. Dr. Hales describes his experimental a...

The Workwoman’s Guide, first published in 1838, is a comprehensive manual designed to instruct women in the practical arts of household management, sewing, and garment construction. Compiled by a Lady, this extensive volume serves as an indispensable resource for women of the nineteenth century, offering detailed, step-by-step instructions for making a wide variety of clothing and household items. The book covers everything from the creation of baby linen, children’s garments, and adult at...

The New Heavens by George Ellery Hale is a pioneering work that explores the profound changes in our understanding of the universe brought about by advances in astronomical observation and theory in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Written by one of the foremost astronomers of his time, the book offers a comprehensive and accessible account of the revolutionary discoveries that transformed the night sky from a realm of mystery into a dynamic and evolving cosmos. Hale guides readers ...

Mrs. Hale's Receipts for the Million is an extensive and invaluable compendium of practical knowledge, first published in the 19th century by Sarah Josepha Hale, a renowned American writer, editor, and advocate for women’s education. This comprehensive volume contains 4,545 receipts (recipes), facts, directions, and tips, meticulously compiled to assist households in mastering the useful, ornamental, and domestic arts. Designed as a complete guide for homemakers, the book covers a vast arr...

Raven Queen, the daughter of the Evil Queen, is destined to give the poisoned apple to Snow White's daughter. But Raven has a spark of rebelliousness in her heart and she knows one thing for sure-evil is so not her style. Read all about her getting ready to return to Ever After High in this excerpt from the upcoming book The Storybook of Legends.

Who says princesses can't wear black? When trouble raises its blue monster head, Princess Magnolia ditches her flouncy dresses and becomes the Princess in Black.Princess Magnolia is having hot chocolate and scones with Duchess Wigtower when . . . Brring! Brring! The monster alarm! A big blue monster is threatening the goats! Stopping monsters is no job for dainty Princess Magnolia. But luckily Princess Magnolia has a secret — she’s also the Princess in Bla...

Belimai Sykes is many things: a Prodigal, the descendant of ancient demons, a creature of dark temptations and rare powers. He is also a man with a brutal past and a dangerous addiction.And Belimai Sykes is the only man Captain William Harper can turn to when faced with a series of grisly murders.But Mr. Sykes does not work for free and the price of Belimai’s company will cost Captain Harper far more than his reputation.From the ornate mansions of noblemen, where vi...

“Fresh and funny.” —New York Times Book Review**Over 2 million copies of the Real Friends series sold!Newbery Honor author Shannon Hale and New York Times bestselling illustrator LeUyen Pham join forces in this graphic memoir about how hard it is to find your real friends—and why it's worth the journey.**When best friends are not forever . . .Shannon and Adrienne have been best friends ever since they were ...

Join Briar Beauty, daughter of Sleeping Beauty, as she taps into her adventurous spirit to investigate and track down mischievous thieves who are causing trouble around the castle. Read all about it in this exclusive Ever After High short story by Newbery Honor author Shannon Hale.

This book, a survey of current practices in both planning and computer aids, is largely confined to space projections, block and detailed layout planning, material flow analysis, plan and elevation drawings—the core activities of most facilities planners.

The royal Apple White, daughter of the Fairest of Them All, cannot wait for Legacy Day! It will be the day she seals the deal on getting her happily ever after. Poisoned apple, a kiss from Prince Charming, and then ruling a kingdom-she wants it all! Read all about her getting ready to return to Ever After High in this excerpt from the upcoming book The Storybook of Legends.

BEDTIME READING THAT WORKS BETTER THAN COUNTING SHEEP Do you lie awake with a restless mind that won’t turn off? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to struggle through another sleepless night. Bedtime Stories for Stressed Out Adults is your gentle escape: a collection of soothing, sensory-rich tales designed to quiet your thoughts, calm your body, and help you drift off naturally.Instead of telling you to relax, this...