Download or read book The People s Palace Classic Reprint written by Sacheverell Sitwell and published by . This book was released on 2015-08-04 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The People's Palace Fountains. This night is pure and clear as thrice refined silver. Silence, the cape of Death, lies heavy Round the bare shoulders of the hills. Faint throbs and murmurs At moments growing to a mutter, then subsiding, Fill the night with mystery and panic. The honey-tongued arguings of fountains Stir the air with flutes and gentle voices. - The graven fountain-masks suffer and weep - Curved with a smile, the poor mouths Clutch at a half-remembered song Striving to forget the agony of ever laughing, - Laughing while they hear the secrets Echoed from the depths of Earth beneath them. This half-remembered song - This flow of sad-restrained laughter Jars with the jets of youthful water Springing from the twisted masks, For this is but the birth of water; About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."
Download or read book The Palace Made by Music Classic Reprint written by Raymond MacDonald Alden and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-18 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Palace Made by Music Countries to see. No one knew who had built the palace, or painted thepictures on its walls; for it had been the treasure of the kings and people of the kingdom for a longer time than their history told anything about. Then, when the present king was but a little child, the palace had been. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Palace of Books written by Roger Grenier and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2014-10-08 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For decades, Roger Grenier has been charming readers with compact, erudite books that draw elegant connections between our lives and our love of the arts. Whether he's turning to literature and philosophy to help us see our canine companions anew in 'The Difficulty of Being a Dog' or mapping a life through cameras and photographers in 'A Box of Photographs', Grenier's books feels like a gift from a lost golden age of belles-lettres. With 'Palace of Books', Grenier invites us to explore the domain of literature, its sweeping vistas and hidden recesses alike.
Download or read book Palaces for the People written by Eric Klinenberg and published by Crown. This book was released on 2018-09-11 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A comprehensive, entertaining, and compelling argument for how rebuilding social infrastructure can help heal divisions in our society and move us forward.”—Jon Stewart NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR • “Engaging.”—Mayor Pete Buttigieg, The New York Times Book Review (Editors’ Choice) We are living in a time of deep divisions. Americans are sorting themselves along racial, religious, and cultural lines, leading to a level of polarization that the country hasn’t seen since the Civil War. Pundits and politicians are calling for us to come together and find common purpose. But how, exactly, can this be done? In Palaces for the People, Eric Klinenberg suggests a way forward. He believes that the future of democratic societies rests not simply on shared values but on shared spaces: the libraries, childcare centers, churches, and parks where crucial connections are formed. Interweaving his own research with examples from around the globe, Klinenberg shows how “social infrastructure” is helping to solve some of our most pressing societal challenges. Richly reported and ultimately uplifting, Palaces for the People offers a blueprint for bridging our seemingly unbridgeable divides. LONGLISTED FOR THE ANDREW CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR EXCELLENCE IN NONFICTION “Just brilliant!”—Roman Mars, 99% Invisible “The aim of this sweeping work is to popularize the notion of ‘social infrastructure'—the ‘physical places and organizations that shape the way people interact'. . . . Here, drawing on research in urban planning, behavioral economics, and environmental psychology, as well as on his own fieldwork from around the world, [Eric Klinenberg] posits that a community’s resilience correlates strongly with the robustness of its social infrastructure. The numerous case studies add up to a plea for more investment in the spaces and institutions (parks, libraries, childcare centers) that foster mutual support in civic life.”—The New Yorker “Palaces for the People—the title is taken from the Scottish-American industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie’s description of the hundreds of libraries he funded—is essentially a calm, lucid exposition of a centuries-old idea, which is really a furious call to action.”—New Statesman “Clear-eyed . . . fascinating.”—Psychology Today
Download or read book The People s Palace and the Religious World written by Layman and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2021-11-05 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Disagreement with the object and dislike of the tone of the incipient agitation for preventing the concession of a Royal Charter to the Crystal Palace Company, except upon the condition of its gates being closed on Sunday—a desire to vindicate the consistency of many religious people, whose silence might be construed into sympathy with the movement—and the wish to offer a few thoughts on the impolicy, in a religious point of view, of such attacks on the pleasures of the poor:—are, in brief, the motives which have determined the printing of the following pages. The writer believes the ground traversed is firm and solid, though he is unable to beguile the journey with those flowers of rhetoric and gleams of warm fancy with which more gifted writers can brighten their course. Though inexperience in book-making and pamphleteering is no excuse for unsound conclusions, he hopes it may avail to disarm the severity of criticism. Convinced that for the advantage of true religion, as well as its professors, the ideas he has broached require to be freely, closely, and sincerely discussed, he ventures to claim for them candid and unprejudiced consideration. He hopes it is superfluous to state that he has no pecuniary interest in, nor connexion with, the project in question.
Download or read book Calico Palace written by Gwen Bristow and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2014-05-20 with total page 832 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New York Times bestseller that brings to life the passionate, adventurous men and women who transformed San Francisco during the California Gold Rush. Kendra comes to San Francisco, a sleepy town of nine hundred people, because her stepfather, an army colonel, is charged with overseeing its defenses during the Mexican War. Marny arrives from Honolulu to set up a gambling hall. Neither expects to be swept up in one of history’s greatest adventures, which begins when tiny flakes of gold are discovered in the California hills. As both young women follow their dreams into the mining camps and back to a rapidly growing San Francisco, they encounter ambitious settlers, sailors, miners, ranchers, and mysterious drifters, men who will offer them love or friendship or will break their hearts. Yet Kendra and Marny’s lives stay centered on the Calico Palace, the little gambling operation in a tent in Shiny Gulch that becomes the most opulent gambling house in California. Thrilling and rich in authentic historical detail, Calico Palace is first-rate historical fiction that informs and entertains.
Download or read book The Palace of Mirrors and Other Essays Classic Reprint written by Joseph Frank Thompson and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2019-02-16 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Palace of Mirrors, and Other Essays But every author hopes that his book will be read by some people whose names he does not know, and Whose faces he may never see, but with whom he is glad to share his thoughts. To these unknown friends the preface is a word of personal greeting. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book In Palace and Faubourg written by T. F. G. and published by . This book was released on 2016-06-17 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from In Palace and Faubourg: A Story of the French Revolution I was at Caen that summer with my uncle and Annette, and when I returned the house was desolate, and they told me that my mother was in the churchyard. But being wiser than my teachers, I knew rather that she had entered into the paradise of God. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The Palace Hotel written by Richard Harned and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When it opened in 1875, the Palace Hotel was the largest and most luxurious hotel in the world, a perfect symbol of one of the most remarkable eras in San Francisco history. Built at a time when Nevada's fabulously rich silver mines were pouring millions of dollars each month into San Francisco, it typified the color and grandiose extravagances of the whole bonanza period. After the original hotel was destroyed in the 1906 earthquake and fire, a successor Palace Hotel took its place and remains one of the most prestigious hotels in San Francisco today.
Download or read book The Palace written by Carl Herko and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-11-18 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Palace: Spring 2001 Part excavation, part treasure hunt, part whodunit learning how archaeology teaches us about the past adds up to great fun. Dig Itl, an innovative introduction to archaeology for children ages 9 to 12, made its debut last spring as part of Tryon Palace's growing commitment to programming for young people. Dr. Patricia Samford, an archaeologist who heads the museum services branch of Tryon Palace Historic Sites Si Gardens, designed and taught the program, which sold out in its first three offerings. Sessions are held at the archaeology pits near the Crafts and Garden Shop. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The Ice Palace written by Tarjei Vesaas and published by Peter Owen Publishers. This book was released on 2009-05-01 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new edition of what is commonly seen as the legendary Norwegian writer's masterpiece, this story tells the tale of Siss and Unn, two friends who have only spent one evening in each other's company. But so profound is this evening between them that when Unn inexplicably disappears, Siss's world is shattered. Siss's struggle with her fidelity to the memory of her friend and Unn's fatal exploration of the strange, terrifyingly beautiful frozen waterfall that is the Ice Palace are described in prose of a lyrical economy that ranks among the most memorable achievements of modern literature.
Download or read book Classics of American Librarianship written by and published by . This book was released on 1933 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book George Duke of Cambridge Vol 2 written by Edgar Sheppard and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-09-08 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from George, Duke of Cambridge, Vol. 2: A Memoir of His Private Life Based on the Journals and Correspondence of His Royal Highness, 1871-1904 A.d.c. - Memorial to the Prince Imperial - Letters from the Empress Eugenie - Birth of Prince Arthur of Connaught - The Fishery Exhibition - Autumn holiday - Family gathering at Fredensborg - The German manoeuvres - Visit to Edinburgh 03. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The Palace of Shushan written by and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-13 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Palace of Shushan: And Other Poems The Publishers have issued this small volume of Poems, because they are worthy of such a setting as has been given them. They are written by a devout Church woman, living in Community life. In this country, poems which breathe of sacramental life, or are what Churchmen understand by the term "Churchly," seldom find a publisher. Hence, Church people are dependent on English sources for poetical readings, or must use what are called "Religious poems" other than from Church sources, when desiring poetical writings of a devout character. These latter do not suit the tastes of Church people. This little volume is given to the public as a test of the demand for verses of a high order of spiritual composition. The Publishers, having done their part, await the verdict of their constituency. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Tresholds 1999 Classic Reprint written by Mass. Institute of Technology and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-12-22 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Tresholds, 1999 The multiple reasons behind the uncertainty extend beyond everyday technical issues to the intangibles of history, politics, and culture, which are so intertwined in post-wall Berlin. An ongoing and compelling drama, the Palast vs. Schloss dilemma is too complex to be adequately conveyed in brief. But it is a strange thing to observe how, in the district of Mitte, planners continue a drive to shrink spaces back to their historic outlines, roughly following one hundred year - old maps. Not without certain manipulations: historic footprints and heights were stipulated for new buildings at Pariser Platz, and his toric parceling was simulated for mixed-use buildings along Friedrichstrasse and to some extent on Unter den Linden. Still to come are a reduction of the width of Leipziger Strasse (from six to four lanes) About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Download or read book The H Beam Piper Essential 30 Sci Fi Classics Fantasy Titles in One Edition written by H. Beam Piper and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2023-12-26 with total page 1598 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique collection of sci-fi and fantasy stories has been meticulously edited, designed and formatted to the highest digital standards. The Terro-Human Future History Series: Uller Uprising Four-Day Planet The Cosmic Computer Space Viking The Return Omnilingual The Edge of the Knife The Keeper Graveyard of Dreams Ministry of Disturbance Oomphel in the Sky A Slave is a Slave Naudsonce Little Fuzzy The Paratime Series: He Walked Around the Horses Police Operation Last Enemy Temple Trouble Genesis Time Crime Other Novels: Lone Star Planet (A Planet for Texans) Null-ABC (Crisis in 2140) Short Stories: Time and Time Again Flight from Tomorrow The Mercenaries Day of the Moron Dearest The Answer Hunter Patrol Crossroads of Destiny
