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No other monarch has had the impact on English literature of King James VI of Scotland, and later James I of England. His version of the bible is still widely available, and praised for its poetic imagery. In this earlier book (first published in 1597), James took on the task of proving witches were real, and dangerous.Around this time other authors (such as Reginald Scott) were arguing that the fear of witchcraft was irrational and unfounded, and that any proof available was the result of panic, prejudice and sleight of hand. James however, who had prosecuted witches personally, believed that they were all too real, and servants of Satan besides. He would inspire later witch hunters, and also Shakespeare, who used the book as the basis for the witches in Macbeth.

This novel is a continuation of the timeless classic by one of the most widely read authors in modern history, Alexandre Dumas!It follows the adventures of Robin Hood which started in Dumas' first edition, Prince of Thieves. Journey with him through his dangerous encounters in the Sherwood forest, his continued struggles against the Sheriff of Nottingham and his new ones against the Normans.Unearth the stories behind how he outwits a number of wealthy, corrupted men and why Marian became one of the earliest examples of strong female figures in literature. Discover Robin's valiant leadership of the Merry Men, and his shocking sorrows caused by betrayal and death.Will he stay loyal to King Richard? What will happen in the unfinished love stories? And what will Robin Hood be doing when he grows old and weary of stealing from the rich and giving the poor? Answers to all these questions in this book!"I am what men call a robber, a thief - so be it! But I extort money from the rich, I take naught from the poor."~Robin Hood

The book of Genesis not only outlines the creation of the universe, God's relationship with Man and the story of the ancient Hebrew people. It's also the creation story for religions such as Judaism, Christianity and Islam. By all accounts, the book of Genesis appears to have covered everything. But, what if it didn't? What if it's incomplete? What if some part of it, some record, was missing?Have you ever considered that there could be an alternative account of events?19th century English author, George Smith, thought so. Which is why his vocation as a pioneering Assyriologist led him to discoveries of ancient tablets, written in the forgotten language of cuneiform. Tablets found in lands surrounding Nineveh and situated in what used to be known as The City of Babylon. These tablets tell and provide an alternative source to the accounts written in Genesis.If you have ever wondered if there was any truth to the words written in Genesis or you are a believer on the lookout for historic material to strengthen your faith, look no further. This book will clear your doubts and provide you with knowledge you won't get anywhere else.

Vegans, vegetarians and peanut lovers, gather around! This book will amaze you. Agricultural scientist George W. Carver reveals more value to peanuts than anyone had ever thought existed. First he shows how to grow, harvest, and properly fertilize peanuts. Then he explains their effect on soil and how to ready them for the market. And then he goes on to present 105 recipes for peanuts. There's everything from peanut soup, cake and bread, to cakes, wafers and muffins. And there's a section dedicated to making mock meat, like chicken, veal, and sausages, using peanuts and other vegetables. Vegetarians will especially love this one. In this small and insightful book, Carver reveals nutritious facts about peanuts, and devises a healthy, satisfying, and economic diet with peanut as its main ingredient. "Of all the money crops ... perhaps there are none more promising than the peanut in its several varieties and their almost limitless possibilities."

Marcus Aurelius was the last of the Five Good Emperors of the Roman Empire, and he is known for his military victories, for his contribution to Stoic philosophy, and for his diary. This is that diary, which was published after his death, Meditations of Marcus Aurelius Antoninus.Aurelius offers a logical yet insightful approach to topics such as mortality, how to cultivate internal peace and strength, and the importance of focusing on your decisions and not the actions of others, as well as other personal issues that are familiar to us all.The introduction offers a background of the Emperor's life and provides an insight into a man who is torn in two directions. Aurelius is described as "a sovereign whose conscience draws him in one direction, while fortune drives him to tread the opposite path." It is from this point of internal struggle that Aurelius writes, so as to gain a better sense of himself. And with him the reader is able to explore their own life, desire, and spirituality.

Learn about the science that revolutionized 20th century medicine from the founder himself!Andrew Taylor Still liberated his practice from traditional, then futile, medicine. Having prescribed drugs for years and found them of more harm than benefit, he resorted to engineering principles and treated the human body as one magnificent machine, founding the science of osteopathy and the first school of osteopathic medicine in the world."Osteopathy is the natural way by which all the diseases can be relieved." Writes Still, explaining that restoring natural blood flow through manipulation of muscle tissue and bone is the only remedy the body needs. His theories are supported by evidence from his personal experience."I will give no undemonstrable theory."Whether you're a medical student, practitioner, or nurse who wants to have unconventional tricks up their sleeve to relieve their patients, a history student studying the development of medical practice, or a curious reader who's passionate to know about 20th century pioneering methods in medicine, this book is all you need to understand the basics of osteopathy, and you don't need to be familiar with medical terminology."I have written as far as possible in the plainest language."