Chris: 1229 books

This book begins by challenging the prevailing assumptions about the reasons behind current and past economic development throughout the world. Consider the following questions: “Would Russia be as industrious as Germany if they spoke German as their primary language?”, or “Would African countries...

Tired of giving your paycheck to the electric or gas company? This book can help! These days, energy is getting more and more expensive. Energy companies will take everything they can from you, and the government is not going to help you. You need to use as little energy as possible, within reason....

A collection of football terms defined and described. Learn about America's most popular game and translate the commentator jargon and coach speak you hear during every game.

Do you need a practical book that teaches you German the easy way? What if we could help you to learn German fast and provide you with inside tips from native Germans on how to master the language in no time, no matter you experience level? This book is your practical answer to learn the language,...

What if a late 20th Century Jack the Ripper tearing apart a small Connecticut town was the result of a pancake shop bet between God and the devil? Imagine if Satan's impact on the world in the new millennium hinged entirely on one police officer's skill in hunting down a ruthless killer...hiding...

Aubrey găsește telefonul mamei lui și ajunge în nenorocire, în miez de noapte. El învață o lecție importantă despre cum și când să folosească telefonul. Aceasta este o scurtă poveste plină de umor, care are un final fericit, dar, de asemenea, învață un copil ceea ce este un comportament...

“Let food be thy medicine” ~ Hippocrates . , Vegan Pizza shares the secrets to fabulous, easy-to-make, dairy-free, meat-free thin-crust artisan pizza that tastes like it came from your local pizzeria.

When you get home after a long day at work, it can be so tempting to grab takeout or heat up a frozen meal. Instead of sacrificing your health for the sake of convenience, enjoy any one of these super-easy dinners that will be ready in no time and help you shed weight all month long. These healthy dinner recipes are quick, simple, and tasty!

If you are reading this book, it means you or someone you love has been afflicted with this disease and you want and need to know more about it. This book is not meant to be treated as medical advice but more importantly, should be used to educate and help you and your loved ones in making the journey...

In the extreme north-western part of South Africa lies a hot, barren and inhospitable mountain desert region known as the Richtersveld. It stretches from about 29 degrees south to the Orange River in the north, and from the diamond-rich coastal strip along the Atlantic Ocean in the west to about 17...

A short 250 word note on the context of the three Scripture readings for the Catholic Sunday Mass. This background and context of each reading should help listeners to understand the readings more easily. The notes may be freely included in church newsletters without prior permission. This book gives...

A short note gives the context for each Sunday's scripture readings in the Roman Catholic Lectionary - who, why, and for whom.This volume contains notes for the Sundays and principal feasts in Year A from Advent 2016 to Pentecost 2017. Similar volumes have been published for Year A from...

This short ebook compares two important surviving elements of 15th Century armour: a detached German besagew and a fine pair of Italian 'Alla Tedesca' pauldrons. Both date from the late 15th Century. It explains how besagews were mounted on pauldrons and spaulders, and concludes with patterns...

Planning for Paris - The Indispensable Companion To Your Guidebook gives you the information you need to deal with the hundreds of practicalities involved with planning your trip and getting the most out of your experience while you’re in Paris. Whatever guidebook to Paris you’re relying...