Professor Bullfinch has created a machine for the government which will shrink objects and be used for spying. When Danny sneaks into the lab, he and his friends discover the machine and try to use it for a problem they have been dealing with at school.

The early nineteenth century philosopher Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel is an important figure of German idealism, who achieved wide recognition within the continental tradition of philosophy. He has since become increasingly influential in the analytic tradition and his canonical stature within Western philosophy is universally recognised. Hegel’s principal achievement was his development of a distinctive articulation of idealism, in which the dualisms of mind and nature and subjec...

An 18th century sailor is cast away in a multi-ethnic New World in this long-neglected classic regarded as the first American novel every written.Mr. Penrose narrates the adventures of a Llewellin Penrose who flees an unhappy home life to seek his fortune on the high seas. Having learned the sailor's trade, Penrose survives a series of nautical mishaps, only to be cast adrift on the Mosquito Coast. When rescue finally comes, Penrose refuses to abandon the new home ...

When a young couple leaves the city for a neglected New England farm, they trade comfort for hard work and a chance to build something real. Around them sits a town asleep: with fields gone to weeds, credit stretched thin, and neighbors dulled by habit and easy talk.Across the road, an immigrant family shows a different picture—orderly rows of crops, full barns, accounts paid in cash. Seeing what care can do, the newcomers try a new approach. Instead of sermons, they offer small pr...

In "Essays on the Constitution of the United States," readers are invited into a profound exploration of the formative document that defines American governance. This collection spans a diverse array of literary styles from political treatises to reflective discourses, capturing the essence of revolutionary thought during the founding era. The essays collectively address themes of federalism, democracy, and the balance of power. The compilation is notable for its inclusion of incisive piec...

THIS wonderful short treatise is not by just any professor of surgery or former army doctor. William Williams Keen was America’s first brain surgeon, was brought in to see Franklin Delano Roosevelt when he was paralyzed by polio, and worked closely with six American presidents. If you read one book about Civil War medicine, whether you are a medical professional or layperson, this is the one. Keen’s raw and compelling memories as a young field surgeon are unmatched.With case studie...

Utopia. A community or society possessing highly desirable or nearly perfect qualities. It may be a dream, but it's a dream that has inspired writers for thousands of years. Plato's "Republic" may be the very first utopia presented to a mass audience, but Thomas More coined the term with his 1516 book Utopia (included here), which describes a fictional island society in the Atlantic Ocean. The term (and its antonym, dystopia) quickly entered the English language. And here are 19 other work...

The Wood Beyond the World is a haunting fantasy adventure for modern listeners: William Morris’s classic tale retold in clear, contemporary language while retaining its rich atmosphere, mythic power and romance.Walter is a young merchant whose marriage has failed, leaving him restless, humiliated and desperate. When visions of three mysterious figures taunt him, he begins an odyssey sailing to far away places full of danger, mystery and magic.He encounters the Lady, a figur...

Thinking about raising chickens but don't know where to start with building a coop?Guide to Building a Simple Chicken Coop is a practical, beginner-friendly resource designed to take you from an empty building site to a functional and comfortable home for your chickens.You don't need advanced construction skills or an expensive budget to get started. With thoughtful planning, basic tools, suitable materials, and a straightforward approach, you can build a chicken coop that ...

This screenplay adaptation, formatted to the correct Hollywood feature-film standard, is a strikingly visual new interpretation of the story of Yeshua, who is better known as Jesus Christ. The story shown in the Scenes, Action, Shots, Character, and Dialogue, is a secular and logical explanation for the mystery that has puzzled humanity for the last two-thousand years. Who really was the Galilean man named Yeshua, and how did he become the Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ? Could this new vers...

This screenplay adaptation, formatted to the correct Hollywood feature-film standard, is a strikingly visual new interpretation of the story of Yeshua, who is better known as Jesus Christ. The story shown in the Scenes, Action, Shots, Character, and Dialogue, is a secular and logical explanation for the mystery that has puzzled humanity for the last two-thousand years. Who really was the Galilean man named Yeshua, and how did he become the Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ? Could this new vers...

As we contemplated the idea of gathering up this collection of Mom’s recipes, we hesitated initially, not quite sure we would end up with a sufficient number to justify an actual book. As you can tell, though, much to our surprise and delight, Mom’s cooking repertoire exceeded our remembrances and expectations. Moreover, we’re positive that we have missed many that Dad and she incorporated into their lives after we kids left the nest.Needless to say, we have thoroughly enjoyed remi...