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The Rape of the Lock and Other Poems
by Alexander PopeThe Rape of the Lock is a narrative poem written by Alexander Pope, an English poet remembered for his satirical verse. Apart from translating Homer’s works, his notable writings include Pastorals, Windsor Forest and Elegy to the Memory of an Unfortunate Lady. This poem is based on a real minor incident which is narrated in satirical verse. Beli..
Beeton's Book of Needlework
by Mrs. BeetonBeeton's Book of Needlework is written by Isabella Mary Beeton, an English author remembered as one of the first and best cookery writers with her popular book Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management. This book explores the techniques and applying them to master the art of needlework. Separate chapters explore the subtopics with illustrative e..
A General Introduction to Psychoanalysis
by Sigmund FreudA General Introduction to Psychoanalysis is written by Sigismund Schlomo Freud, an Austrian neurologist remembered as the founding father of psychoanalysis for his numerous works including The Interpretation of Dreams, Three Essays on the Theory of Sexuality and Beyond the Pleasure Principle. This book contains the author’s research papers which..
Etiquette
by Emily PostEtiquette is a guide for learning social behavior written by Emily Post, an American author who is remembered for her magnum opus Etiquette in Society, in Business, in Politics, and at Home along with her other writings such as The Eagle's Feather, Woven in the Tapestry, Flight of a Moth and The Title Market. This book explores the contemporary ..
The Sonnets, Triumphs, and Other Poems
by Francesco PetrarcaThe Sonnets, Triumphs, and Other Poems are a collection of literary works of Francesco Petrarca, an Italian poet remembered as the humanist and the first to develop “Dark Ages” concept. He is often called as the “Father of Humanism”. His notable works of Poetry, essays and letters include Canzoniere ("Songbook"), Secretum ("My Secret Book"), De ..
The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals
by Charles DarwinThe Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals is an exploration of genetically determined aspects of behavior written by Charles Darwin, an English Geologist remembered for his evolutionary theory. His notable works include On the Origin of Species, The Descent of Man, and The Formation of Vegetable Mould through the Action of Worms. Illu..
Boat-Building and Boating
by Daniel Carter BeardBoat Building and Boating is a do it yourself kind of guide book on the art of boat building, written by Daniel Carter Beard, an American social reformer and the founder of "Boy Scouts of America". As an illustrator, he has worked in many of the Mark Twain books like Following the Equator, The American Claimant and A Connecticut Yankee in King A..
Ancient and Modern Ships
by George C. V. HolmesAncient and Modern ships is a historic exploration of ship building written by George C. V. Holmes. The author mentions in the preface that indeed it was difficult to refer the old writings of ship building as they were inaccurate and provided meager details. Even the writings based on the witness of classical ships which survived only provided ..