James Henry: 1258 books

(Short story) A man meets three rabbits in a meadow, and tells them a story to lure them to salvation.

(Short story.) In a world where time travel is commonplace, a man tries to change his present by visiting the past--"and the grandfather paradox be damned."

CONTRARY to the popular and current impression, the most important body of sacred literature in Egypt is not the Book of the Dead, but a much older literature which we now call the “Pyramid Texts.” These texts, preserved in the Fifth and Sixth Dynasty Pyramids at Sakkara, form the oldest body of...

(Myth) A continuation of the story of Sissra, explaining why and how he obtained his deadly bite.

(Myth) The third tale of the conflict between Sissra and Gawar.

(Short story.) A small boy's favorite toy is a little wooden hammer; as he grows up, his childish infatuation turns into an obsession.

NOTES Etain the Beloved:—This poem is founded on an ancient Irish myth. It is not a translation from the Gaelic; but rather is an attempt at transfiguration, by seeking to "unfold into light" the spiritual vision that was the inspiration, and is the secret of the persistence and resilience,...

(Short story) Two sophisticated cats try to entertain themselves one afternoon.

Although Canada is the worlds second largest in area, its population is relatively small roughly one tenth that of the United States. During the first half of the Twentieth Century, Canada punched above its weight in conflicts ranging from the Boer War to the Korean conflict and two major world wars....

An introduction to designing and configuring Cisco IPsec VPNs   Understand the basics of the IPsec protocol and learn implementation best practices Study up-to-date IPsec design, incorporating current Cisco innovations in the security and VPN marketplace Learn how to avoid common pitfalls related to...

This extensive guide will enable the reader to commune with the natural world and master a full spectrum of traditional practices, hands-on skill, and theoretical knowledge. Bushcraft Bible is an essential tool for the naturalist in all of us that dreams of building a shelter, hunting and gathering...

This book provides an exciting portrayal of the history of the Duveen family in the art business up to 1939. “THOUGH MANY REASONS have contributed to impel me to write this hook, the chief one is the memory of my uncle Joel Joseph Duveen. On the death of my father at the untimely age of twenty-nine,...

This vintage book, originally published in 1891, contains a detailed guide to a variety of rural pursuits based on the author's extensive experience, with details on golf, falconry, hunting, angling, and more. With a wealth of useful information and invaluable tips, this volume is highly recommended...

The purpose of NATO: From Regional to Global Security Provider is to provide a comprehensive analysis of the Alliance’s new vision (the new Strategic Concept) and common security impact – associated tasks to be undertaken within a short and longer term time horizon. The book serves as a relevant...