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A brief, clear, and faithful exposition of Marx's major premises, with particular attention to historical context.

This 1901 monograph sets forth Haeckel's philosophical conviction that the riddle of the physical universe and that of human intellect are one and the same, and must have the same answer.  A thorough going monist, Haeckel typifies a historically important point of view: that of unabashed confidence in the ability of western science to solve all of life's mysteries.

As an epoch-marking contribution to Natural History in the widest sense, we rank the picture which Darwin gave to the world of the web of life, that is to say, of the inter-relations and linkages in Nature. For the Biology of the individual--if that be not a contradiction in terms--no idea is more...

Originally published in 1899, The History of Creation was the first book of its kind to apply a doctrine to the whole range of organic morphology and make use of the effect Darwin had on biological sciences during the 19th century. Haeckel looks at Darwin’s reform of Descent Theory and its establishment...

In complying with the wish of the publishers of Professor Haeckel's reply to Professor Virchow, that I should furnish a prefatory note expressing my own opinion in respect of the subject-matter of the controversy, Gay's homely lines, prophetic of the fate of those "who in quarrels interpose," emerge from some brain-cupboard in which they have been hidden since my childish days.

Originally published in 1899, The History of Creation was the first book of its kind to apply a doctrine to the whole range of organic morphology and make use of the effect Darwin had on biological sciences during the 19th century. Haeckel looks at Darwin’s reform of Descent Theory and its establishment...

What is the mystery centered in Jupiter's famous "Red Spot"? Two fighting Earthmen, caught by the "Pipe-men" like their vanished comrades, soon find out.

Extrait : "Hélas ! disait en pleurant l'infortunée créature, Dieu n'aura-t-il jamais pitié de moi ! Voilà trois ans que mon homme, en allant à sa vigne, trouva sur sa route un sac d'argent dont le bon emploi nous promettait quelque aisance. Il achète un coin de terre, avec un maisonnette, et, à peine installés, voilà que tous les malheurs nous arrivent."

E. T. A. Hoffmann's novella, "Mademoiselle de Scudéri. A Tale from the Times of Louis XIV" ["Das Fräulein von Scuderi. Erzählung aus dem Zeitalter Ludwig des Vierzehnten"], was first published in 1819 in "Yearbook for 1820. Dedicated to Love and Friendship" ["Taschenbuch...

Saving America from Itself is designed to arouse interest in reversing the many negative trends America has suffered since it reached a summit in global leadership, wealth, justice, culture, and influence in the world after World War II. It had not only become the champion of Western democracies and...

Perfect for birdwatching enthusiasts travelling to Indonesia, this concise guide is full of interesting information. This practical handbook, by an acknowledged authority, intended primarily for the field student, tells him how to identify and name the birds of Indonesia which he encounters,...

A friend of Galileo and author of the renowned utopia The City of the Sun, Tommaso Campanella (Stilo, Calabria,1568- Paris, 1639) is one of the most significant and original thinkers of the early modern period. His philosophical project centred upon the idea of reconciling Renaissance philosophy with...

Das Onesimos Nesib Seminary ist eine der ältesten theologischen Ausbildungsstätten der Äthiopischen Evangelischen Lutherischen Kirche - Mekane Yesus. Der Autor hat von 1954 bis 1974 in Äthiopien gearbeitet und ist einer der Gründer der Onesimos Nesib Bibelschule, aus der das Seminar entstand....