Here, from historian David Ross Campbell, are the extraordinary stories of five of the most important of the independent monarchs who ruled parts of Germany during the many centuries before it finally united into a single nation. From bloody battles to fairy-tale castles, from brutal madness to patronage of the arts, each of these kings - Otto the Great, Albert of Bavaria, Augustus the Strong, Frederick the Great, and Mad King Ludwig - played a vital role in creating the Germany that exist...

For more than 400 years, the big-gun warship stood as the supreme naval war machine. It was not only a major instrument of warfare, but a visible emblem of a nation’s power, wealth and pride.The World’s Greatest Battleships features 52 of the greatest warships to have sailed in the last 500 years. Beginning with English king Henry VIII’s flagship, Henry Grace à Dieu, the book covers all the main periods of battleship development, including the great sail ships, suc...

Aristotle defines metaphysics as "the knowledge of immaterial being," or of "being in the highest degree of abstraction." He refers to metaphysics as "first philosophy", as well as "the theologic science." Excerpted from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

'Happiness, then, is the best, noblest, and most pleasant thing in the world.' In the Nicomachean Ethics Aristotle's guiding question is: what is the best thing for a human being? His answer is happiness, but he means, not something we feel, but rather a specially good kind of life. Happiness is made up of activities in which we use the best human capacities, both ones that contribute to our flourishing as members of a community, and ones that allow us t...

On 14 April 1912, less than a week into a transatlantic trip from Southampton to New York, the largest luxury cruise liner in the world struck an iceberg off the coast of Labrador, causing the hull to buckle. The massive 50,000 ton ship hailed as ‘unsinkable’ was soon slipping into the cold Atlantic Ocean, the crew and passengers scrambling to launch lifeboats before being sucked into the deep. Of the 2,224 passengers and crew aboard, more than 1,500 died, making the sinking one of the dea...

What is real? How do we determine what the fundamental structures of reality are?In this Questions in Christian Philosophy volume, philosopher Ross Inman offers an introduction to metaphysics. He introduces us to the tradition of metaphysics in Western philosophy, what it means to do metaphysics as a Christian, and considers timeless and universal inquiries into the central topics of metaphysics: identity, necessity and possibility, properties, universals, substanc...

**A band of Mercenaries, Somali Pirates and a battle with the Argentinian Navy. And the War Boys thought this was going to be an easy gig!Captain Thomas Ritter** is assigned the task of putting together a team of ex-military specialists to form a private army in order to protect the assets of Minotaur Resources, a powerful resource conglomerate. Finding the right men, dealing with their own personal issues and eventually ensuring that they fight as a team are just ...

An exciting, evocative memoir of combat in North Africa, danger behind enemy lines, and two daring escapes.In this action-packed account, a Welch Regiment officer describes his remarkable Second World War experiences. These include his baptism by fire in the Western Desert against Rommel's armor in 1942; the spontaneous help of nomad Arabs when he was on the run for ten days behind enemy lines; and his capture and life as a POW in Italy.Michael Ross and a f...

"Swingin Round the Cirkle" is a captivating work by David Ross Locke that showcases his sharp wit and keen observations of society. The book is a satirical exploration of American life, reflecting the cultural and political landscape of its time. Locke employs humor and irony to critique various aspects of society, making it both entertaining and thought-provoking. His unique narrative style engages readers, inviting them to reflect on the absurdities of life while enjoying the clever pros...

"Nasby in Exile" is a satirical work by David Ross Locke that showcases the author's sharp wit and keen observations of American society. Through the character of Petroleum V. Nasby, a fictional newspaper editor, Locke critiques political corruption and social issues of his time. The narrative is infused with humor and irony, making it both entertaining and thought-provoking. Nasby's adventures reflect the struggles of the common man, and his voice resonates with readers who appreciate a b...

A topical, art-practice focused anthology that caters to diverse interests in aesthetics.Art and Its Significance is a highly engaging and readable anthology, which ranges from ancient Greek writing on epic and theater to contemporary issues relating to how art is impacted by augmented reality technologies. This collection offers a firm foundation in classic and modern aesthetics by a diverse range of authors from Plato and Aristotle to Judith Butler, Jacq...

Those Devils in Baggy Pants was originally published in 1951 by Ross S. Carter, a member of the 82nd Airborne Division during WWII. Carter, one of the three surviving members of his original platoon and Silver Star and Purple Heart awardee, sadly, was never able to see his book in print. Instead, the final chapters were pieced together by his brother, shortly after Carter's passing, with the help of Carter's meticulous notes.After its original publication in 1951, Thos...