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A vastly informative book this is about the life of a great man of medicine. His personal experiences as well as his observations and ideals are described in an engaging and elucidating manner. A must-read.

Arthur Conan Doyle's Horror Stories is a collection of two tales. The Horror of the Heights is a tale of the early days of air travel: a bold and brave pilot discovers alien creatures threatening man in the recesses of space. The Terror of Blue John Gap concerns a pre-historic beast dwelling in the caves of John Gap and threatening the local village.

The Lost World and Other Thrilling Tales" comprises of two novels and two short stories. In this mesmerizing collection a blend of imagination and reality is apparent. The author bases his ideas on scientific facts and creates an extra-ordinary world of fantasy. An interesting array of escapades and expeditions. Engrossing!

Using real, everyday situations, the KNACK of Selling examines the face-to-face selling process from the first encounter to the closing handshake. But it doesn't stop there; you will also learn how to add value to the sale, how to cope with disgruntled customers, and most importantly how to follow-up...

This is a collection of essays that covers various subjects. Besides critically analyzing the works of great literary figures, Whitman also expresses his views on attitudes of people, various political issues as well as political figures. Thought-provoking!

It is a beautiful novel revolving around the lives of three women Mrs. Baines Sophia Constance and those who surround them. The narration follows occurrences that change life. It is so realistic that one can find ones life in any of the described characters. Bennett compels the reader to search the souls of ordinary people and in the end leaves one with a question about ones own existence.

A unique work that analyzes the history of London from the Saxon conquerors to date. Allen puts forward the facts and figures regarding the administration of London and appeals to the British population to take pride in their roots and statute. A glorified representation of the English culture and specially the metropolitan culture of London.

IN THICH NHAT HANH'S MOST EXCITING and provocative book in years, he offers a dramatic vision of the future of our planet and links his contemplation of environmental destruction to the Buddhist teachings of interconnectedness and the impermanence of all things. Rather than seeing impermanence as...

CANCER FOR TWO: Conquering a Cancer Together by David Bennett is groundbreaking as of his own experience David informs us what we might expect at two levels after a diagnosis of cancer. He writes of the medical sequence and issues and of their emotional consequences on him and his wife Ann. We learn...

With a humanistic outlook the author discusses the conditions of his fellow-beings by posing questions to the human intellect. The book consists completely of around 600 thought-provoking questions that are designed to prick the conscience of the readers and to challenge those in authority.

Expounding on principles of pragmatism and rationality William James has given a free reign to his thoughts and ideas. He expounds on the behaviour and attitudes of those who are ruled by common sense in comparison to those who are governed by their beliefs. In this amazing work he forces the readers to review their philosophies of life. Thought-provoking!

This is Beatrix Potter true English Classic for children! All of the stories have a subtle educative moral. Disobedient children are punished in some books but this does not mean they are dark stories. Infact her stories are so light the children can not get oppressed. All the characters are full of life love and portray great imaginative fun.

Doyle's The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax (1911) is a unique mystery novel. Dr. Watson finds himself entrapped in the midst of a crime scene and is utterly helpless until the arrival of Holmes. But even Holmes is not able to solve the mystery smoothly. With last minute escapes and hair splitting...

A collection of seemingly small events some poems and other thoughtful reflections by Barber. The arrangement of these verses and poems as well as the story has a calming effect. An engrossing work.