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The Problems of Philosophy is a book by the philosopher Bertrand Russell, in which the author attempts to create a brief and accessible guide to the problems of philosophy. He introduces philosophy as a repeating series of (failed) attempts to answer the same questions: Can we prove that there is an external world? Can we prove cause and effect? Can we validate any of our generalizations? Can we objectively justify morality? He asserts that philosophy cannot answer any of these questions and...
| Автор | Bertrand Russell |
Musaicum Books presents to you this meticulously edited Halloween collection Contents: Sun-Worship. The Sources of Hallowe'en The Celts: Their Religion and Festivals Samhain Pomona The Coming of Christianity.All Saints'. All Souls' Origin and Character of Hallowe'en Omens Hallowe'en Beliefs and Customs in Ireland In Scotland and the Hebrides In England and Man In Wales In Brittany and France The Teutonic Religion. Witches Walpurgis Night More Hallowtide...
| Автор | Ruth Edna Kelley |
This book features a collection of articles and official accounts and records on events of the First World War (1914-1918), contemporaneously known as the Great War or «the war to end all wars», which was one of the deadliest conflicts in history, with an estimated nine million combatant deaths and 13 million civilian deaths as a direct result of the war, while resulting genocides and the related 1918 Spanish flu pandemic caused another 17-100 million deaths worldwide. Contents: What Caused...
| Автор | Various Authors |
Hawaii: The Aloha State is an informative reader which provides all the necessary information about USA's youngest state. This book is packed with fascinating stories from Hawaiian history, mythology, tradition and literature. If you plan to visit Hawaii or just want to find out more about this Pacific paradise this book is going to give you all the information you'll ever need. General Information Hawaiian History Archaeological Discoveries in Hawaii Volcanoes of Hawaii Customs...
| Автор | Fowke Gerard |
После Октябрьской революции 1917 года верховным законодательным органом РСФСР стал ВЦИК – Всероссийский центральный исполнительный комитет, который давал общее направление деятельности правительства и всех органов власти. С образованием СССР в 1922 году был создан Центральный исполнительный комитет – сначала однопалатный, а с 1924 года – двухпалатный высший орган госвласти в период между Всесоюзными съездами Советов. Он имел широкие полномочия в экономической области, в утверждение госбюджета,...
| Автор | Сергей Войтиков |
This book features a comprehensive historical account of the First World War (1914-1918) based on official sources, diplomatic and state papers. Contemporaneously known as the Great War or «the war to end all wars», it led to the mobilization of more than 70 million military personnel, including 60 million Europeans, making it one of the largest wars in history. It is also one of the deadliest conflicts in history, with an estimated nine million combatant deaths and 13 million civilian deaths as...
| Автор | Various Authors |
В этот многотомный биографический справочник вошли биографии лиц военно-политического состава Красной Армии, Военно-морского флота, войск НКВД и Пограничных войск, получивших воинское звание полковой комиссар с 1935 по 1942 гг. Биографии составлены на базе учетно-послужных карт, личных дел и списков командно-начальствующего состава РККА. Многие биографии публикуются впервые!
| Автор | Денис Юрьевич Соловьев |
Более тридцати лет Елена Макарова рассказывает об истории гетто Терезин и курирует международные выставки, посвященные этой теме. На ее счету четырехтомное историческое исследование «Крепость над бездной», а также роман «Фридл» о судьбе художницы и педагога Фридл Дикер-Брандейс (1898–1944). Документальный роман «Путеводитель потерянных» органично продолжает эту многолетнюю работу. Основываясь на диалогах с бывшими узниками гетто и лагерей смерти, Макарова создает широкое историческое полотно...
| Автор | Елена Макарова |
The subject and author of this Life-Sketch of a Pioneer is James Stephens Brown, a notable participant in the discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill in California, a member of the Mormon Battalion, a missionary, and notable writer and speaker. His life has been one of thrilling experiences, more than ordinarily falls to the lot even of a pioneer settler in the West. This book is full of peril and hardship; with startling episodes and thrilling adventures.
| Автор | James S. Brown |
Thirty-One Years on the Plains and in the Mountains & Chief of Scouts are two autobiographical sketches of Captain William F. Drannan, Scouts Chief in which he describes his days in the Far West. The author has narrated in his own plain, blunt way, the incidents of his life. However, later researches and accounts have labeled Drannan as more of a great pretender than a fearless scout. Although the authenticity of these books are questionable they nevertheless represent classics of frontier...
| Автор | William F. Drannan |