Max - Libros y biografía

In Max O'Rell's 'Her Royal Highness Woman,' the author delves into the social and political aspects of women's roles in society during the late 19th century. This satirical work challenges traditional...

The orator was not eloquent; but he had told a human story and all listened with respect. When he paused and looked upward it seemed to many that a light of justice shone upon his haggard face while the...

In 'John Bull, Junior; or, French as She is Traduced' by Max O'Rell, the author cleverly satirizes the stereotypes and misconceptions surrounding the French culture as seen through the eyes of an Englishman....

At the age of six Randall Byrne could name and bound every state in the Union and give the date of its admission; at nine he was conversant with Homeric Greek and Caesar; at twelve he read Aristophanes...

The fifty empty freights danced and rolled and rattled on the rough road bed and filled Jericho Pass with thunder; the big engine was laboring and grunting at the grade, but five cars back the noise of...

CONTENTS: Harrigan Riders of the Silences The Untamed The Night Horseman Gunman's Reckoning Ronicky Doone The Seventh Man Alcatraz Black Jack The Rangeland Avenger

A man, a dog, and a horse. The call of the wild geese. A very smart doctor from the east who finds there is a lot to learn from these desert people. A woman loved by three men. A gunslinger who has a...

The Great West, prior to the century's turn, abounded in legend. Stories were told of fabled gunmen whose bullets always magically found their mark, of mighty stallions whose tireless gallop rivaled the...

In Max Brand's novel 'The Untamed,' readers are drawn into a thrilling tale set in the American West. The story follows the protagonist, Whistling Dan, as he navigates the challenges of survival and honor...

In Max Schlesinger's 'Saunterings in and about London', the reader is taken on a literary journey through the bustling streets and hidden corners of London. Schlesinger's vivid descriptions and keen observations...

Mrs. Coleman's husband, an engineer, has been missing for several days. Abigail Coleman asks Jacob Lawdon to find him. Though Lawdon, a PI in San Diego, usually doesn't track down missing husbands, he...

In der Öffentlichkeit wird die private Sicherheitswirtschaft oft nicht vorurteilsfrei wahrgenommen und demzufolge schnell ignoriert. Es ist höchste Zeit, das dadurch entstandene Zerrbild durch ein Gesamtbild...

Com um ofício um tanto incomum, o investigador Massimo Polidoro desvendava fatos estranhos e bizarros pelo mundo, os quais sempre resolveu sem muito esforço; pelo menos até o dia 5 de outubro de 2010,...

Símbolo do casamento entre o céu e a terra, o zigurate era uma construção em forma de torre piramidal, encimada por um pequeno templo ou altar. Os zigurates, numerosos na antiga Suméria, inspiraram a...

They tell me I'm a scandal waiting to happen. My name is Blake Merritt. The only thing special about me is that I'm what they call an "omega male." A guy with complicated equipment, male on the outside,...

Phoenix, Arizona was supposed to offer me freedom. From my mother, from my life that she loves to remind me has amounted to nothing. I decided to spend an extended vacation in town during my friend Ken's...

I made a horrible mistake with my ex-husband. And now, I suffer the consequence of being forced into bankruptcy. My lawyer, August, is so kind and compassionate. But his comforting touch has other thoughts...

There is a side of the Moon which we never see, but that hidden half is as potent a factor in causing the ebb and flow of the earth's tide, as the part of the Moon which is visible. Similarly, there is...

"The History of Antiquity" in 6 volumes is one of the best-known works by historian Max Duncker. The author's object in regard to the ancient East was not to retrace the beginning of human civilization,...

In the satirical novel 'John Bull, Junior; or, French as She is Traduced' by Max O'Rell, the author uses humor and wit to critique the British perception of the French. Through the character of John Bull...

Yuck. My mother set everything in motion with that one word. This is all her fault. What started as a dare—courtesy of our friends Alphonse and Uma—has left me reeling. Mom saw pictures of me with my...

Max Heindel's 'The Rosicrucian Mysteries: An Elementary Exposition of Their Secret Teachings' is a captivating exploration of the hidden knowledge and esoteric teachings of the Rosicrucian Order. Written...

Max O'Rell's 'Woman and Artist' is a groundbreaking book that delves into the role of women in the arts in the late 19th century. Through a series of essays and observations, O'Rell explores the challenges...

In "Signors of the Night" by Max Pemberton, the reader is transported to the dark and mysterious world of early 20th century Italy, where the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur. Pemberton's prose...

Max Verworn's 'Irritability: A Physiological Analysis of the General Effect of Stimuli in Living Substance' is a groundbreaking scientific work that delves into the concept of irritability in living organisms....

In 'A Gentleman's Gentleman' by Max Pemberton, the reader is drawn into the late Victorian era through the eyes of a proper English gentleman and his loyal servant. The book is written in a captivating...

Max O'Rell's 'Her Royal Highness Woman' is a fascinating exploration of gender roles and societal expectations in the late 19th century. Written in a satirical and witty style, the book examines the position...

In Max O'Rell's 'Friend Mac Donald,' the reader is taken on a delightful journey through the eyes of the protagonist as he navigates the complexities of friendship, loyalty, and human relationships. O'Rell's...

In 'The Man Who Forgot Christmas' by Max Brand, readers are taken on a heart-wrenching journey of redemption and second chances. The book's literary style is characterized by its poignant storytelling...

Max Duncker's 'The History of the Ancient Civilizations' is a comprehensive examination of the rise and fall of the great civilizations of antiquity, from ancient Mesopotamia to the Roman Empire. Written...