Evening In The Palace Of Reason
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Evening In The Palace Of Reason
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Author : James Gaines
language : en
Publisher: Fourth Estate (GB)
Release Date : 2005
Evening In The Palace Of Reason written by James Gaines and has been published by Fourth Estate (GB) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
A vivid history of the clash between belief and reason is played out in the climactic meeting of a composer and a king: Bach and Frederick the Great. Line art throughout.
Numerology Or What Pythagoras Wrought
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Author : Underwood Dudley
language : en
Publisher: American Mathematical Soc.
Release Date : 2019-07-10
Numerology Or What Pythagoras Wrought written by Underwood Dudley and has been published by American Mathematical Soc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-07-10 with Mathematics categories.
Numerology is the belief that numbers have power over events. It is a descendent of number mysticism, the belief the contemplation of numbers can give mystical and non-rational insights into life, the universe, and everything. Twenty-five hundred years ago, Pythagoras originated number mysticism, crediting certain numbers with characteristics, though numerology is a more recent invention that allots numbers, hence, characteristics to individuals. Underwood Dudley outlines here the history of number mysticism and numerology and gives many examples, including biorhythyms, Bible-numberists, pyram.
Versailles
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Author : Antony Spawforth
language : en
Publisher: Macmillan
Release Date : 2008
Versailles written by Antony Spawforth and has been published by Macmillan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with History categories.
A wide-reaching history of the old-regime palace evaluates eighteenth-century political and social aspects that have influenced modern France, in an account that covers such topics as the "perpetual house party," the consequences of the monarchy's relocation to Versailles, and the role of the palace in French national identity. 20,000 first printing.
The Palace Of Illusions
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Author : Chitra Divakaruni
language : en
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Release Date : 2010-11-30
The Palace Of Illusions written by Chitra Divakaruni and has been published by Pan Macmillan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-11-30 with Fiction categories.
The Palace of Illusions takes us back to a time that is half-history, half-myth, and wholly magical; narrated by Panchaali, the wife of the five Pandava brothers, we are - finally - given a woman's take on the timeless tale that is the Mahabharata Tracing Panchaali's life - from fiery birth and lonely childhood, where her beloved brother is her only true companion; through her complicated friendship with the enigmatic Krishna; to marriage, motherhood and Panchaali's secret attraction to the mysterious man who is her husbands' most dangerous enemy - The Palace of Illusions is a deeply human novel about a woman born into a man's world - a world of warriors, gods and the ever manipulating hands of fate. ‘A mythic tale brimming with warriors, magic and treachery’ Los Angeles Times ‘A radiant entree into an ancient mythology . . . Charming and remarkable’ Houston Chronicle ‘A woman’s look at crime and punishment, loyalty, promises, love and vengeance . . . With The Palace of Illusions, Divakaruni has proven that her storytelling talents put her right up there with the best’ Miami Herald
The Gift Of Rain
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Author : Tan Twan Eng
language : en
Publisher: Canongate Books
Release Date : 2022-02-03
The Gift Of Rain written by Tan Twan Eng and has been published by Canongate Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-02-03 with Fiction categories.
LONGLISTED FOR THE MAN BOOKER PRIZE Penang, 1939. Being half Chinese and half English, Philip Hutton always felt like he never belonged. That is until he befriends Hayato Endo, a mysterious Japanese diplomat and master in the art of aikido. But when Japan invades Malaya, Philip realises Endo bears a secret, one powerful enough to jeopardise everything he loves. This masterful début conjures an unforgettable tale of courage, brutality, loyalty, deceit and love.
Aurelia
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Author : Anne Osterlund
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2008-04-17
Aurelia written by Anne Osterlund and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-04-17 with Young Adult Fiction categories.
An impressive debut, equal parts commercial appeal and literary prowess. Princess Aurelia is next in line to rule the kingdom of Tyralt, but she would rather be one of the common folk, free to learn and roam and . . . not marry the next tyrannical prince that comes courting. Naturally, the king wants Aurelia to marry for political power. Aurelia wants to marry for love. And someone in the kingdom wants her . . . dead. Assigned to investigate and protect Aurelia is Robert, the son of the king?s former royal spy and one of Aurelia?s oldest friends. As Aurelia and Robert slowly uncover clues as to who is threatening her, their friendship turns to romance. With everything possible on the line?her life, her kingdom, her heart?Aurelia is forced to take matters into her own hands, no matter the cost.
Palace Of Spies
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Author : Sarah Zettel
language : en
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Release Date : 2013
Palace Of Spies written by Sarah Zettel and has been published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
Peggy Fitzroy is clever enough to fake her way into King George's court in London, but is she clever enough to survive in his Palace of Spies?
For Liberty And Glory Washington Lafayette And Their Revolutions
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Author : James R. Gaines
language : en
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Release Date : 2008-09-17
For Liberty And Glory Washington Lafayette And Their Revolutions written by James R. Gaines and has been published by W. W. Norton & Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-09-17 with History categories.
"Gaines has a deft understanding of the Washington-Lafayette relationship ... [and] a knack for wielding substantial research with aplomb."—San Francisco Chronicle This book tells the story of the French and American Revolutions in a single, thrilling narrative that shows just how deeply intertwined they actually were. Their leaders were often seen as father and son, but the relationship of George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette, while close, was every bit as complex as the long, fraught history of the French-American alliance, of which they were also the founding fathers.
Old Man Country
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Author : Thomas R. Cole
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 2019
Old Man Country written by Thomas R. Cole and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019 with Medical categories.
"We live in a time of change, an era where old men can maintain health but find dignity in frailty. Old Man Country helps readers see and imagine this change for themselves. The book follows the journey of a writer in search of wisdom, as he narrates encounters with twelve distinguished American men over 80 -- including Paul Volcker, the former head of the Federal Reserve, and Denton Cooley, the world's most famous heart surgeon. In these and other intimate conversations, the book explores and honors the particular way that each man faces the challenges of living a good old age"--
Towards The End Of The Morning
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Author : Michael Frayn
language : en
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Release Date : 2015-11-12
Towards The End Of The Morning written by Michael Frayn and has been published by Faber & Faber this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-11-12 with Fiction categories.
Michael Frayn's classic novel is set in the crossword and nature notes department of an obscure national newspaper during the declining years of Fleet Street, John Dyson, a mid-level editor, dreams wistfully of fame and the gentlemanly life -- until one day his great chance of glory arrives. But does he have what it takes to succeed in the exciting world of television?