ALBERT - Libros y biografía

Totes les vides poden ser extraordinàries.Algú es mor, la família es reparteix les coses de valor i contracta una empresa perquè buidi el pis. Les seves pertinences acaben venudes als Encants i, el diumenge...

Albert Sánchez Piñol es mostra com un escriptor amb un món propi i amb coses a dir.S'ha dit que un bon conte és com un poema, on cap element no hi sobra i tot funciona amb un equilibri tan ajustat, que...

Premi Miquel de Palol.Al llarg de cinquanta-cinc poemes breus, contundents i esmolats, La saliva dels morts proposa un recorregut individual per un escenari devastat i en silenci. El llibre d'Albert...

Un poeta polifecètic que combina l'escriptura de diferents gèneres literarisNous, d'Albert Mestres (Barcelona, 1960), porta endavant els dos pols de tensió que caracteritzen la seva poesia: d'una banda,...

Al caire és un llibre inspirat i visionari, que anuncia una nova veu de les lletres catalanes. A cavall entre la literatura autobiogràfica i l'assaig, Albert Aixalà lliga amb una prosa espurnejant i precisa...

En aquest recull d'articles publicats al diari Ara l'any 2012, Albert Sánchez Piñol recupera cinc exterminis ignorats de diversos grups ètnics que han desaparegut en el no-res, i s'han endut amb ells...

Albert Taylor Bledsoe's 'A Theodicy, or, Vindication of the Divine Glory' delves deep into the philosophical and theological exploration of the existence of evil in a world created by a benevolent and...

Ralph Albert Parlette's 'The University of Hard Knocks' is a thought-provoking and inspirational book that explores the concept of learning through life's challenges and hardships. Written in a captivating...

Albert Bigelow Paine's 'The Mystery of Evelin Delorme' is a captivating mystery novel set in the late 19th century. The book follows the story of a young detective as he unravels the enigmatic disappearance...

Albert D. Vandam's 'An Englishman in Paris: Notes and Recollections' provides a fascinating glimpse into the author's personal experiences and observations while living in the vibrant city of Paris. Written...

In 'Jukes-Edwards: A Study in Education and Heredity' by Albert E. Winship, the author delves into a detailed analysis of the controversial Jukes and Edwards families, exploring the complex interplay...

Albert John Cook's 'Manual of the Apiary' is a comprehensive guide to beekeeping, providing detailed instructions on the management and care of beehives. Written in a straightforward and informative style,...

Albert W. Aiken's 'The Rival Trappers: or, Old Pegs, The Mountaineer' is a captivating tale set in the wilderness of the American West, exploring the rivalry between two trappers as they navigate the...

Albert H. Buck's 'The Growth of Medicine from the Earliest Times to About 1800' is a comprehensive examination of the development of medicine throughout history. Buck's meticulous research and detailed...

Albert Bigelow Paine's book 'The Bread Line' is a poignant exploration of the harsh realities faced by the urban poor during the early 20th century in America. Written in a stark and unflinching style,...

After an expedition of two months in September, October, and November, 1902, among the people of northern Luzon it was decided that the Igorot of Bontoc pueblo, in the Province of Lepanto-Bontoc, are...

In laying out this book I have put into it the experience of many years of actual work in the designing of Monograms, Ciphers, Trade-Marks, and other letter devices. I have given the work much careful...

To anticipate for this little book that it may prove the means of convincing a single Baconian of the error of his ways, would be to express a hope that has only the faintest chance of realisation. Baconianism...

Samuel Langhorne Clemens, better known by his pen name Mark Twain, was an American writer. Among his novels are The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876) and its sequel, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1885),...

In 'The Critical Game' by John Albert Macy, the author delves into the realm of literary criticism with a keen eye and sharp intellect. Macy's writing style is both informative and engaging, providing...

Albert Sidney Bolles' 'Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman' serves as a comprehensive guide for individuals seeking a clear and concise understanding of legal concepts. Written in a straightforward...

Albert F. Blaisdell's 'A Practical Physiology: A Text-Book for Higher Schools' is a comprehensive exploration of the human body's functions and mechanisms, aimed at students in higher educational institutions....

In 'England's Case Against Home Rule' by Albert Venn Dicey, the author meticulously dissects the historical, political, and legal arguments against the concept of Irish Home Rule. Dicey's writing is characterized...

Louis Albert Banks' 'Immortal Songs of Camp and Field' is a collection of stirring war poems that capture the essence of courage, sacrifice, and patriotism during times of conflict. Written in a style...

Sample from eBook - CHAPTER I CALEB CONOVER WINS The red-haired man was fighting. He had always been fighting. The square jaw, the bull neck proclaimed him of the battling breed; even before one had scope...

In 'The Boys' Life of Mark Twain' by Albert Bigelow Paine, readers are taken on a literary journey through the fascinating life and works of the renowned American author, Mark Twain. Written in a clear...

In 'The Car That Went Abroad: Motoring Through the Golden Age,' Albert Bigelow Paine takes readers on an engaging journey through the early days of automobile travel during the 'Golden Age.' With a charming...

The Principles of Masonic Law is a treatise on the constitutional laws, usages and landmarks of Freemasonry. The book is very informative and thorough, and it treats a wide range of topics in Masonic...

Some sort of a first book on American history is now quite generally used in schools as a preparation for the more intelligent study of a larger and more formal text-book in the higher grammar grades....

This book is in great demand by baseball enthusiasts. Having been connected with every department of the game from player to magnate, Mr. Spalding has contributed a very important work to the game's history....