The I.B.Tauris History of Monasticism: The Western Tradition by G.R. Evans
2016 | ISBN: 1848853769 | English | 320 pages | EPUB | 4 MB
From the earliest centuries of the church, asceticism and the contemplative life have been profoundly important aspects of western Christianity. And in assessing the glories of western civilization, perhaps the best place to start is within medieval monastic institutions, not outside of them. For while monasteries withdrew from the main currents of their societies, until the rise of universities in the 12th century they provided fertile soil and sanctuary to the liberal arts and sciences as well as those who wanted to spend their lives focused upon God. They became the driving cultural forces of Europe, nurturing education, music, manuscript illumination, art and history, agriculture, animal husbandry - all in addition to spiritual guidance. In this first general history of monasticism since 1900, Andrea Dickens explores the cloistered communities and individuals who have aspired to the ascetic ideal in their religious life, assessing the impact they have made on the wider church and its practices.

The History of Cuba in 50 Events by Henry Freeman
English | April 1, 2016 | ISBN: 9781530376209 | 60 pages | PDF | 0.47 Mb
Cuban History in 50 EventsCuba is a nation with a long, rich history. The study of Cuban history is also the study of the development of the New World by Europe, and the first steps taken by New World countries to establish independent governments. Cuba played a significant role in the growth of the New World, and throughout its history has been a part of major world events that have taken place around it. This book is designed to familiarize readers with a broad overview of Cuban history and the context that made that development possible.

The History of China in 50 Events: (Opium Wars - Marco Polo - Sun Tzu - Confucius - Forbidden City - Terracotta Army - Boxer Rebellion) by Henry Freeman
English | February 12, 2016 | ISBN: 1523896728 | 51 pages | PDF | 0.50 Mb
Chinese History in 50 EventsAs one of the oldest civilizations in the world, China has a vast, rich history. In order to assist with the study of Chinese history, this book has been broken down into a series of straightforward, easy-to-read vignettes.

Cressida J. Heyes, "The Grammar of Politics: Wittgenstein and Political Philosophy"
English | 2003 | ISBN: 0801488389 | PDF | pages: 273 | 27.0 mb
Ludwig Wittgenstein's work has been widely interpreted and appropriated by subsequent philosophers, as well as by scholars from areas as diverse as anthropology, cultural studies, literary theory, sociology, law, and medicine. The Grammar of Politics demonstrates the variety of ways political philosophers understand Wittgenstein's importance to their discipline and apply Wittgensteinian methods to their own projects.

Brian J. Sommers, "The Geography of Wine: How Landscapes, Cultures, Terroir, and the Weather Make a Good Drop"
English | 2008 | ISBN: 0452288908 | 304 pages | EPUB | 1.17 MB
Wine is more than taste, smell, and appearance-it is a reflection of a place and its people. Why is Bordeaux a great place for red wines? Why do some places produce Rieslings and others produce Chardonnay? A fun and fascinating examination of terroir (the French word for the geography of a vineyard) this book takes connoisseurs-and potential connoisseurs-on a tour of wine regions, and explains the principles geographers use to understand the critical factors that make up the "wine character" of a place.

Edward F. Maurina III, "The Game Programmer's Guide to Torque: Under the Hood of the Torque Game Engine"
English | 2006 | ISBN: 1568812841 | PDF | pages: 610 | 6.0 mb
The author takes readers on an in-depth walkthrough of the Torque Game Engine--one of the most popular, powerful, and easy to use game engines available today. With clear explanations of how to use Torque to create your own games and detailed discussions of the engine's inner workings, this book is a must read for any programmer interested in making games for fun or profit. It offers step-by-step examples, detailed system descriptions, in-depth references, practical tips, tricks, and more that provide readers all they need to understand the Torque Game Engine. See the Support page on the author's website for a revision of Chapter 15 (Torque Lighting). A CD is included with the book.

The Framework for Innovation: A Guide to the Body of Innovation Knowledge by Productivity Press
English | September 13, 2018 | ISBN: 1482258951 | 460 pages | EPUB | 10 Mb
The innovation infrastructure and master plan described in this book offers a detailed and comprehensive approach to one of the most difficult and challenging problems facing entrepreneurs involved in innovation at any scale enterprise: the problem of how to govern your organization's innovation initiatives in the middle of turbulent change. Progress in any field requires the development of a framework, a structure that organizes the accumulating knowledge, enables people to master it, and unifies the key discoveries into a set of principles that

The Forgotten French: Exiles in the British Isles, 1940-44 by Atkin, A.
English | 2003 | ISBN-10: 0719064384 | ISBN-13: 9780719064388 | PDF | 272 pages | 3,5 Mb
It is widely assumed that the French in the British Isles during the Second World War were fully-fledged supporters of General de Gaulle, and that across the channel at least, the French were a "nation of resisters."

The Fall of a Sparrow: Vivien Eliot's Life and Writings by Ann Pasternak Slater
2020 | ISBN: 0571334032 | English | 784 pages | EPUB | 3 MB
The Vivien Eliot Papers is a groundbreaking new biography of Vivien Eliot, comprising two sections: her Life and her Papers. Based on a rich repository of primary evidence, much only recently uncovered, it corrects the accidental inaccuracies and deliberate distortions that have circulated around one of Bloomsbury's most gossiped-about, enigmatic couples, while unveiling fascinating new discoveries that give a more balanced understanding of both partners. For the first time, too, immaculate texts of Vivien's own writing are presented, carefully distinguished from Eliot's input, which demonstrate a fresh and wry talent all of her own.

The Evolution of Wilde's Wit by J. Gantar
English | 2015 | ISBN: 1137488484, 1349695912 | 191 pages | PDF | 1 MB
Oscar Wilde's wit is foundational to his works, from his plays and novels to his self-defense at his trials. This book is a comprehensive account of Oscar Wilde's wit that focuses on discovering reasons for his critical success and ongoing legacy.