1900–1939 Science Fiction 4Nearly 11 Hours of Classic Science FictionThe first decades of the twentieth century gave birth to some of the most imaginative stories ever written. Before rockets reached the stars and computers became reality, visionary authors were already exploring alien worlds, advanced technology, parallel dimensions, and the terrifying possibilities hidden just beyond human understanding.1900–1939 Science Fiction 4

This book contains a comprehensive guide to training retrievers, with a special focus on breaking them when they are puppies. Written in simple, plain language and profusely-illustrated, this handbook will be of significant utility to readers wanting to train their retrievers to be gun dogs from an early age. Although old, this guide contains timeless information, making it both a useful resource and a fine addition to collections of vintage literature. Contents include: "Choosing a Puppy"...

"The true weird tale has something more than secret murder, bloody bones, or a sheeted form clanking chains according to rule. A certain atmosphere of breathless and unexplainable dread of outer, unknown forces must be present; and there must be a hint, expressed with a seriousness and portentousness becoming its subject, of that most terrible conception of the human brain—a malign and particular suspension or defeat of those fixed laws of Nature which are our only safeguard against the as...

The law of Equity, a latecomer to the field of private law theory, raises fundamental questions about the relationships between law and morality, the nature of rights, and the extent to which we are willing to compromise on the rule of law ideal to achieve social goals. In this volume, leading scholars come together to address these and other questions about underlying principles of Equity and its relationship to the common law: What relationships, if any, are there between the legal, phil...

A History of Science (Vol. 1-5) offers a sweeping account of humanity's efforts to understand the natural world, tracing scientific inquiry from ancient cosmologies and early medicine to modern physics, chemistry, biology, and astronomy. Combining narrative history, biographical study, and interpretive synthesis, the collection situates landmark discoveries within their intellectual and cultural contexts, giving special attention to pivotal episodes in experimental method, anatomical knowl...

This volume introduces the legal philosopher Adolf Reinach and his contributions to speech act theory, as well as his analysis of basic legal concepts and their relationship to positive law. Reinach's thorough analysis has recently garnered growing interest in private law theory, yet his 'phenomenological realist' philosophical approach is not in line with contemporary mainstream approaches. The essays in this volume resuscitate and interrogate Reinach's unique account of the foundations o...

The Oxford Introductions to U.S. Law: Property provides both a bird's eye overview of property law and an introduction to how property law affects larger concerns with individual autonomy, personhood, and economic organization. Written by two authorities on property law, this book gives students of property a coherent account of how property law works, with an emphasis on describing the central issues and policy debates. It is designed for law students who want a short and theoret...

Unlock the secrets behind the success of history’s greatest entrepreneurs in Entrepreneurial Legends, a powerful guide that dives deep into the stories, strategies, and mindsets of the world’s most influential founders. From groundbreaking startups to global empires, this book distills invaluable lessons from the trailblazers who transformed industries and changed the way we live and work. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned business owner, or simply fascinated by the art o...

Property has long played a central role in political and moral philosophy. Philosophers dealing with property have tended to follow the consensus that property has no special content but is a protean construct - a mere placeholder for theories aimed at questions of distributive justice and efficiency. Until recently there has been a relative absence of serious philosophical attention paid to the various doctrines that shape the actual law of property. If the philosophy of property is to be...

Wesley Hohfeld is known the world over as the legal theorist who famously developed a taxonomy of legal concepts. His contributions to legal thinking have stood the test of time, remaining relevant nearly a century after they were first published. Yet, little systematic attention has been devoted to exploring the full significance of his work. Beginning with a lucid, annotated version of Hohfeld's most important article, this volume is the first to offer a comprehensive look at the scope, ...

Long regarded by US legal scholars as uninteresting, private law theory has received renewed attention in the United States and around the world. Yet, even amid this scholarly revival, private law is still too often reduced to the more traditional concepts found within tort, property, and contract law. These basic categories alone cannot provide sufficient basis for informed doctrinal analysis - lawyers who hope to apply private law theory must also understand the rules and concepts that o...

What is the mission of the corporate church? What is the mission of local churches regardless of denominations? What is the reason for the existence of the local church? These three questions not only deserve consideration by leadership but also need to be understood by the entire membership to enable productive kingdom work. It is so easy for a congregation to develop programs and activities based on what other groups are doing or on what are the perceived needs of the moment. These do ha...