This early work by Jacob Abbott was originally published in 1857. It is part of 'The Rollo Series' and is an entertaining and educational piece of juvenile fiction.

A fascinating study of the relationship between size and efficiency in industrial companies. Focusing on British and American industries between 1850 and 1910. Perfect for anybody with an interest in financial history.

Cornwall - England's Farthest South - By Arthur Mee - PICTURES OF CORNWALL - Where the pictures are not on or facing the page given they are inside the set of pictures begiming on that page Altarnun . . The Church . Medieval Bench nds Norman Font Antony . . . Brass of Marjorie Arundell . Barras Head. . View from Tintagel Castle . Bedruthan Steps. The Granite Walls . Bodmia . . . The Church . Norman Font Bodmin Moor . Brown Willy . Boseastle . . A Steep Byway . Bospor t hemis Bnde . . . Callington . Calstock . Camborne . Chysauster . Colan . . Constantine ...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Read & Co. Classics presents this new beautiful edition of William Shakespeare's romantic tragedy, "Romeo and Juliet". Featuring a specially commissioned new biography of William Shakespeare, it is a must for Shakespeare enthusiasts and newcomers alike. “Romeo and Juliet” is set in the town of Verona, amidst the two feuding houses to which they each belong: Montague and Capulet. Two “star-crossed lovers” meet by chance, and, transcending the rift between their families, fall in love. Beauty and innocence collide with hate and violence. ...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

A helpful guide written by a salesmen for anybody wishing to succeed in sales. Full of helpful hints, tips and the tricks of the trade.

This is a detailed handbook on rock blasting for industrial purposes, with chapters on tools and equipment, hand-use tools, using explosives, blasting underwater, and much more. "Rock Blasting" will appeal to those with an interest in the history and development of rock blasting, and it would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: "The Tools, Machines, and other Appliances used in Rock Blasting", "Hand-boring Tools", "Drills", "Explosive Agents used in Rock Blasting", "The Principles of Rock Blasting", "The Operations ...

'p''b''i'Mathematics for Actuarial Students - Part I'/i' by Harry Freeman is a comprehensive and tailored introduction to differential and integral calculus, specifically designed to prepare actuarial students for their mathematical coursework and professional examinations.'/b''/p' 'p''i'Mathematics for Actuarial Students - Part I'/i' by Harry Freeman is an essential resource for actuarial students embarking on their mathematical journey. This book serves as a specialized guide to understanding the principles and techniques of calculus in the context ...

Behind my house are windows, each lit with yellow flame, and each one is a little world set in a little frame.' This is the beautiful first stanza of the opening poem in this collection of poems by Charles Hanson Towne. Towne was the toast of late 19th century New York, a chief contributor and eventually editor of distinguished magazines and periodicals such as Harper's Bazaar, The New Yorker and The American.