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An illustrated guide to the Montessori method of childhood development and education, written by the renowned Italian physician Dr. Maria Montessori. The Montessori method has become a popular approach to educating and nurturing children's development, particularly between the ages of three and six. In this volume, Dr. Montessori gives detailed explanations of her approach to various subjects, including grammar and arithmetic. First published in 1917, this guide is illustrated and features many examples of recommended exercises that can be completed by children anywhere, including the classroom and their home. The Montessori Elementary Material is divided into seven sections: - Grammar - Reading - Arithmetic - Geometry - Drawing - Music - Metrics

This volume is Dr. Maria Montessori's study of education, with explanations of her philosophy of teaching and experimental scientific approach. Dr. Maria Montessori's alternative method to early-years education is based on the natural development of children and encourages hands-on learning with access to the natural world. She shares her views on children's imagination, intelligence, and behaviour while recommending the ideal learning environment and teaching exercises for the Montessori method. The chapters featured in this volume include: - A Survey of the Child's Life - A Survey of Modern Education - My Contribution to Experimental Science - The Preparation of the Teacher - Environment - Attention - Will - Intelligence - Imagination

Sand and Foam - A Book of Aphorisms is a 1926 work by Lebanese-American poet Khalil Gibran. It contains eighty-five pages of aphorisms, poems, and parables that demonstrate Gibran's characteristic ability to masterfully encapsulate profound concepts in just two or three lines. Gibran Khalil Gibran (1883 - 1931) was a Lebanese-American poet, writer, and artist best known as the author of "The Prophet" (1923), which is one of the best-selling books of all time. Gibran's work covers such themes as justice, religion, science, free will, love, happiness, the soul, the body, and death. He is widely considered to have been one of the most important figures in Arabic poetry and literature during the first half of the twentieth century. Other notable works by this author include: "Music" (1905), "Rebellious Spirits" (1908), and "Broken Wings" (1912). This volume is highly recommended for fans of Gibran's seminal work and it would make for a worthy addition to any collection. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.

Will Durant's introduction to Western philosophy takes beginners on a journey through the evolution of thought, intricately examining 19 philosophers from Plato through to Friedrich Nietzsche.The Story of Philosophy - The Lives and Opinions of the World's Greatest Philosophers examines the ideas of 19 philosophers in 11 succinct chapters. Combining philosophy with history and biography, Will Durant revives many old ideas and demonstrates how different philosophical thoughts evolved into one another. ""We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.""This volume features an analysis of 19 philosophers including:- Plato- Socrates- Aristotle- Francis Bacon- Baruch Spinoza- Descartes- Voltaire- Roussseau- Immanuel Kant- Hegel- Arthur Schopenhauer- Herbert Spencer- Friedrich NietzscheFirst published in 1926, Durant's study of Western philosophy is an ideal read for those who wish to further their knowledge and understanding of philosophical thought and ideas through history. This volume features an article on 'The Story of Philosophy'.

first published in 1888, this book contains a concise treatise on the subject of the relationship between mystical Buddhism and yogic philosophy. It was originally a lecture given by M. Monier-Williams to the Victoria Institute, and is published here for the enjoyment of modern readers with an interest in the subject. Sir Monier Monier-Williams (1819 ¿ 1899) was the second Boden Professor of Sanskrit at Oxford University, England. He dedicated his life to the study, documentation, and teaching of Asian languages, in particular Persian, Sanskrit, and Hindustani. This volume is not to be missed by those with an interest in Buddhism and yoga, and it would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on yoga.

Originally published in 1899, this is a work by Thorstein Veblen, an American economist and sociologist. It is an article written for the American Journal of Sociology publication outlining some of his theories on work. We are republishing this work with a brand new introductory biography of the author with the aim of placing it in the context of his other writings and achievements. The following passage is an extract from the article:'It is one of the commonplaces of the received economic theory that work is irksome. Many a discussion proceeds on this axiom that, so far as regards economic matters, men desire above all things to get the goods produced by labor and to avoid the labor by which the goods are produced. In a general way the common-sense opinion is well in accord with current theory on this head. According to the common-sense-ideal, the economic beatitude lies in an unrestrained consumption of goods, without work; whereas the perfect economic affliction is unremunerated labor. Man instinctively revolts at effort that goes to supply the means of life'

¿Exiles¿ is a 1918 play in three acts by Irish writer James Joyce. Started just after the outbreak of WWI in 1914, it is essentially a study of a husband-and-wife relationship which harks back to the final story in ¿Dubliners¿ and forward to his magus opus ¿Ulysses¿. This fantastic play will appeal to lovers of the stage and constitutes a must-read for fans and collectors of Joyce's seminal work. James Augustine Aloysius Joyce (1882¿1941) was an Irish short story writer, novelist, teacher, poet, and literary critic. Joyce is famous for contributing to the modernist avant-garde and is today considered to be among the most important authors of the 20th century. Other notable works by this author include: ¿Ulysses¿ (1922), ¿A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man¿ (1916), and ¿Dubliners¿ (1914). Read & Co. is republishing this classic work in a brand new edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.

Originally published in 1914, this fascinating volume in the Nervous and Mental Disease Monograph Series presents a psychological interpretation of characters from classical mythology, from Oedipus to Perseus, and Hercules to Jesus. Authored by Dr Otto Rank (1884-1939), an associate of Sigmund Freud, it is suited to those interested in the classics, history and mythology, and psychoanalysis alike. Chapters include: introduction - Sargon - Moses - Karna - Oedipus - Paris -Telephos - Perseus - Gilgamos - Kyros - Tristan - Romulus - Hercules - Jesus - Siegfried - Lohengrin. We are republishing this rare, vintage text in a high quality, modern and affordable edition, complete with a specially written concise biography.

This vintage book contains ¿Nalopákhyánam - Story of Nalä, an episode of the Mahá-bhárata. The Mahá-bhárata is one of the two great Epic poems of the Hindús, containing over 107,389 stanzas. This particular story originates from the sixth chapter of the third Book or Vana-parvan, and is presented here in both the original Sanskrit, as well in English accurately translated by the author. Sir Monier Monier-Williams (1819 ¿ 1899) was the second Boden Professor of Sanskrit at Oxford University, England. He dedicated his life to the study, documentation, and teaching of Asian languages, in particular Persian, Sanskrit, and Hindustani. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

This vintage book contains W. E. B. Du Bois' 1903 work, "The Souls of Black Folk". A classic work of American history and sociology, it constitutes a seminal piece of African-American literary history. It contains essays chiefly on the subject of race and is based on the author's own experiences as an African-American in the late nineteenth century. "The Souls of Black Folk" is a seminal early work in the field of sociology and is highly recommended for those with an interest in American history. Contents include: "The Forethought", "Of Our Spiritual Strivings", "Of the Dawn of Freedom", "Of Mr. Booker T. Washington and Others", "Of the Meaning of Progress", "Of the Wings of Atalanta", "Of the Training of Black Men", "Of the Black Belt", "Of the Quest of the Golden Fleece", "Of the Sons of Master and Man", "Of the Faith of the Fathers", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.

Adeline Virginia Woolf (1882-1941) was an English writer. She is widely hailed as being among the most influential modernist authors of the 20th century and a pioneer of stream of consciousness narration. She suffered numerous nervous breakdowns during her life primarily as a result of the deaths of family members, and it is now believed that she may have suffered from bipolar disorder. In 1941, Woolf drowned herself in the River Ouse at Lewes, aged 59. She produced a large corpus of work during her lifetime including novels, short stories, essays and more. She also wrote a large number of biographies concerning prominent writers and artists of her time, including this fascinating biography of English painter and critic Roger Eliot Fry (1866-1934). A member of the famous Bloomsbury Group, he is credited with being the first figure to publicly advocate for modern art in Britain and coined the term "Post-Impressionism". His works are currently exhibited in Tate Britain, the Ashmolean Museum, Leeds Art Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Somerville College, Manchester Art Gallery, and the Courtauld Gallery. Other notable works by this author include: "To the Lighthouse" (1927), "Orlando" (1928), and "A Room of One's Own" (1929). Read & Co. Great Essays is proudly republishing this classic biography now complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.

Why is Economics not an Evolutionary Science' was first published in 1898 in the Quarterly Journal of Economics. It's author, Thorstein Veblen, was the son of Norwegian American immigrants. He grew up to become a prominent economist and sociologist, producing many books and articles. The subject of this article is arguably the concept he is best known for: utilising evolutionary theory to develop a 20th century theory of economics. This is a must read for anyone with an interest in the influential ideas of this renowned thinker. We are republishing this work with a brand new introductory biography.

This early work by William Morris was originally published in 1899 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. William Morris (1834 - 1896) was born in London, England. Arguably best known as a textile designer, he founded a design partnership which deeply influenced the decoration of churches and homes during the early 20th century. However, he is also considered an important Romantic writer and pioneer of the modern fantasy genre, being a direct influence on authors such as J. R. R. Tolkien. As well as fiction, Morris penned poetry and essays.

Eva March Tappan's ¿A Friend in the Library¿ series is a comprehensive guide to the writings of six seminal American writers, including Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, James Russell Lowell, John Greenleaf Whittier, and Oliver Wendell Holmes. This volume looks at nature, the great provider of inspiration for writers the world over. Tappan explores the natural references and influences extant in the work of these great American writers while offering her own analyses and explanations. This fascinating volume is not to be missed by those with an interest in American literature and nature writing. Eva March Tappan (1854 ¿ 1930) was an American author and teacher. Other notable works by this author include: ¿Adventures & Achievements¿ (1900), ¿Poems & Rhymes¿ (1900), and ¿In the Days of Queen Elizabeth¿ (1902). Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author. This book was first published in 1909.

Eva March Tappan's ¿A Friend in the Library¿ series is a comprehensive guide to the writings of six seminal American writers, including Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, James Russell Lowell, John Greenleaf Whittier, and Oliver Wendell Holmes. This volume deals with the home-life, examining their work for references to their home-life and their ideas relating to this concept in general. This book offers the reader an insight into the lives and minds of these seminal writers and is highly recommended for students of American literature. Eva March Tappan (1854 ¿ 1930) was an American author and teacher. Other notable works by this author include: ¿Adventures & Achievements¿ (1900), ¿Poems & Rhymes¿ (1900), and ¿In the Days of Queen Elizabeth¿ (1902). Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author. This book was first published in 1909.

Eva March Tappan's ¿A Friend in the Library¿ series is a comprehensive guide to the writings of six seminal American writers, including Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, James Russell Lowell, John Greenleaf Whittier, and Oliver Wendell Holmes. In her second volume she explores the various different places these writers travelled to and wrote about. This book is highly recommend for those with an interest in American literature, history, and culture. Eva March Tappan (1854 ¿ 1930) was an American author and teacher. Other notable works by this author include: ¿Adventures & Achievements¿ (1900), ¿Poems & Rhymes¿ (1900), and ¿In the Days of Queen Elizabeth¿ (1902). Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author. This book was first published in 1909.

Eva March Tappan's ¿A Friend in the Library¿ series is a comprehensive guide to the writings of six seminal American writers, including Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, James Russell Lowell, John Greenleaf Whittier, and Oliver Wendell Holmes. This volume deals specifically with the ideas of history and biography, exploring the examples of both present in the work of these great American poets. This book will appeal to anyone with an interest in the American poetry and colonial history. Eva March Tappan (1854 ¿ 1930) was an American author and teacher. Other notable works by this author include: ¿Adventures & Achievements¿ (1900), ¿Poems & Rhymes¿ (1900), and ¿In the Days of Queen Elizabeth¿ (1902). Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author. This book was first published in 1909.

Eva March Tappan's ¿A Friend in the Library¿ series is a comprehensive guide to the writings of six seminal American poets, including Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, James Russell Lowell, John Greenleaf Whittier, and Oliver Wendell Holmes. This volume deals specifically with the ideas of history and biography, exploring the examples of both present in the work of these great American poets. This book will appeal to anyone with an interest in the American poetry and colonial history. Eva March Tappan (1854 ¿ 1930) was an American author and teacher. Other notable works by this author include: ¿Adventures & Achievements¿ (1900), ¿Poems & Rhymes¿ (1900), and ¿In the Days of Queen Elizabeth¿ (1902). Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author. This book was first published in 1909.

This is volume eleven of Eva March Tappan's ¿A Friend in the Library¿ series, being a comprehensive guide to the writings of six seminal American poets including Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, James Russell Lowell, John Greenleaf Whittier, and Oliver Wendell Holmes. This volume deals specifically with the concept of literature, exploring its etymology and history with reference to these notable figures. ¿A Friend In The Library¿ is an easy-to-digest guide that will appeal to anyone with an interest in the English language, and it is not to be missed by students and teachers of English literature. Eva March Tappan (1854 ¿ 1930) was an American author and teacher. Other notable works by this author include: ¿Adventures & Achievements¿ (1900), ¿Poems & Rhymes¿ (1900), and ¿In the Days of Queen Elizabeth¿ (1902). Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author. This book was first published in 1909.

Eva March Tappan's ¿A Friend in the Library¿ series is a comprehensive guide to the writings of six seminal American writers, including Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, James Russell Lowell, John Greenleaf Whittier, and Oliver Wendell Holmes. Volume seven looks at biography, exploring in detail the personal lives of these seminal American writers. This volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in American literature and those who have made significant contributions thereto. Eva March Tappan (1854 ¿ 1930) was an American author and teacher. Other notable works by this author include: ¿Adventures & Achievements¿ (1900), ¿Poems & Rhymes¿ (1900), and ¿In the Days of Queen Elizabeth¿ (1902). Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author. This book was first published in 1909.

Eva March Tappan's ¿A Friend in the Library¿ series is a comprehensive guide to the writings of six seminal American writers, including Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, James Russell Lowell, John Greenleaf Whittier, and Oliver Wendell Holmes. In volume six, Tappan examines humour, looking at instances of comedy and wit in the works of these writers, as a well as looking for other clues as to how they view the concept in general. Highly recommended for students of American literature. March Tappan (1854 ¿ 1930) was an American author and teacher. Other notable works by this author include: ¿Adventures & Achievements¿ (1900), ¿Poems & Rhymes¿ (1900), and ¿In the Days of Queen Elizabeth¿ (1902). Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author. This book was first published in 1909.

Eva March Tappan's ¿A Friend in the Library¿ series is a comprehensive guide to the writings of six seminal American writers, including Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, James Russell Lowell, John Greenleaf Whittier, and Oliver Wendell Holmes. In this volume, the author focuses on children's literature and the examples produced by these great writers, offering detailed descriptions and background information for each. This book is highly recommended for those with an interest in children's literature and its history in America. March Tappan (1854 ¿ 1930) was an American author and teacher. Other notable works by this author include: ¿Adventures & Achievements¿ (1900), ¿Poems & Rhymes¿ (1900), and ¿In the Days of Queen Elizabeth¿ (1902). Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author. This book was first published in 1909.

This is volume ten of Eva March Tappan's ¿A Friend in the Library¿ series, being a comprehensive guide to the writings of six seminal American poets including Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, James Russell Lowell, John Greenleaf Whittier, and Oliver Wendell Holmes. This volume deals chiefly with the concept of fiction, looking at the short stories produced by these seminal American writers. ¿A Friend In The Library¿ is an easy-to-digest guide that will appeal to anyone with an interest in the English language, and it is not to be missed by students and teachers of English literature. Eva March Tappan (1854 ¿ 1930) was an American author and teacher. Other notable works by this author include: ¿Adventures & Achievements¿ (1900), ¿Poems & Rhymes¿ (1900), and ¿In the Days of Queen Elizabeth¿ (1902). Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author. This book was first published in 1909.

Eva March Tappan's ¿A Friend in the Library¿ series is a comprehensive guide to the writings of six seminal American writers, including Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, James Russell Lowell, John Greenleaf Whittier, and Oliver Wendell Holmes. Volume one looks at living and thinking, analysing the minds and messages of these seminal American writers with reference to their work. This volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in American literature and would make for a worthy addition to any collection. Eva March Tappan (1854 ¿ 1930) was an American author and teacher. Other notable works by this author include: ¿Adventures & Achievements¿ (1900), ¿Poems & Rhymes¿ (1900), and ¿In the Days of Queen Elizabeth¿ (1902). Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author. This book was first published in 1909.