The 'Library of Congress Classification Outline' by the Library of Congress is a comprehensive guide outlining the classification system used by the Library of Congress to organize its vast collection of books and materials. The book details the hierarchical system of classifying materials based on subject matter, allowing for efficient organization and retrieval of information. Written in a straightforward and informative style, the book serves as a valuable resource for students, librarians, a
This is the first overview of Performing Arts Collections in the Nordic Countries published in English from Nordisk Center for Teaterdokumentation. It is a register of archives, libraries, museums, theatres and institutions that hold performing arts records in their collections as well as a description of what the collections contain. Furthermore the main educational institutions are mentioned. As a foreigner to Nordic languages, it can be difficult to access Nordic performing arts archives
In 'Facts for Everybody: An Encyclopædia of Useful Knowledge' by Robert Kemp Philp, readers are treated to a comprehensive collection of information spanning various subjects from science to literature. Written in a clear and concise style, the book serves as a valuable resource for those seeking to expand their knowledge on a wide range of topics. Philp's emphasis on presenting information in a manner that is accessible to all audiences sets this work apart in the realm of encyclopedic literatu
James Rev. Wood's 'Dictionary of Quotations from Ancient and Modern, English and Foreign Sources' is a comprehensive collection of carefully selected quotes from a wide range of sources including classical texts, famous literature, and prominent public figures. The book is structured in an easy-to-navigate dictionary format, making it a valuable resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in the power of language. Wood's meticulous attention to detail and extensive research shines thr
Denne lommeguide fortæller dig alt, hvad du bør vide om Hallands Väderö. Den svenske klippeø ved Kullen ligner ikke noget andet sted i Sverige.
Den tre kilometer lange ø byder på frodige græssletter og hemmelighedsfulde ellesumpe, lune badevige og en flot klippekyst. Herfra kan man se hundredvis af sæler, der hviler på de yderste skær. Øen er dog mest kendt for sine gammelskove, hvor bøgetræerne spirede under snaphanetiden i 1700-tallet.
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With over 3000 entries in seven separate listings, this book is a major source of reference which puts a human face on these two defining conflicts. Drawing on family papers, extensive interviews and official records, Padraic O'Farrell gives detailed accounts of the involvement of soldiers, politicians, policemen and civilians, Irish and British alike - most of whom have never appeared in the pages of history. Appendices of casualties and executions, as well as a map and a thorough chronology, c
The Tour de France is a race like no other, so perhaps it's no surprise that it attracts racers like no other. The winner of the second Tour actually came fifth – but the four racers before him were disqualified for cheating. The 1932 champion credits his win with saving him from capture by the Nazis, as the soldiers recognised him from the podium. One of Britain's best cyclists of the modern era only got into European racing by forging an email. Tour de France Champions is a journey to the summ
Cette importante compilation de récits de voyage, établie sur la grande Histoire des voyages de l'Abbé Prévost, publiée de 1747 à 1780 fut publiée à sa suite, jusqu'en 1801.
La Harpe n'a travaillé qu'aux vingt-et-un premiers tomes de l'ouvrage ; les suivants, y compris le supplément (tomes 24 à 32) et la continuation (tomes 33 à 44), sont de l'abbé Delpuech de Comeiras.
Les auteurs y ont réuni les faits essentiels des voyages les plus fameux depuis les premières découvertes jusqu'à celles de la
Ami de Courbet, de Baudelaire et de Flaubert, historien d'art, érudit, mémorialiste et romancier, premier théoricien français du « réalisme », Champfleury (1821-1889) a connu son plus grand succès avec Les Chats, livre légendaire qui est toujours resté un bréviaire secret pour les amoureux des félins.
Cet ouvrage paru en 1869 est une sorte d'encyclopédie des chats qui examine leur place dans l'histoire et la littérature, combat les préjugés à leur endroit, rend hommage aux grands hommes qui
From alpacas to zebus, crocodiles to wombats, journey through the individual histories of bizarre garden pets and their often bizarre owners. Who would dream of keeping a bear in the summerhouse, or a peccary in the park? Find out why the artist Rossetti favoured a wombat over a zebu, and if hares make good pets for depressed poets.
Dr Twigs Way uncovers a secret world where crocodiles lurk in the fernery and flamingos stalk the shrubberies. From the Roman period to the modern day, discover the