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“BEST NONFICTION BOOK OF THE 20TH CENTURY.” —Time “It is impossible to name a book that had a greater effect on the political and moral consciousness of the late twentieth century.” —David Remnick, The New Yorker The Nobel Prize winner’s towering masterpiece of world literature...

Why do we read literature and how do we judge it? C. S. Lewis' classic An Experiment in Criticism springs from the conviction that literature exists for the joy of the reader and that books should be judged by the kind of reading they invite. He argues that "good reading", like moral action or religious experience, involves surrender to the work in hand and a process of entering fully into the opinions of others: "in reading great literature I become a thousand men and yet remain myself."

Joseph Priestley, FRS was an 18th-century English theologian, Dissenting clergyman, natural philosopher, chemist, educator, and political theorist who published over 150 works. In “Experiments and Observations on Different Kinds of Air,” he reviews experiments with gases. A common theme in this work is measuring the volumes of gases held in glass tubes, and their increase or decrease when exposed to other substances. He also tests the effects of gases on mice, plants and insects. Priestley demonstrated that fixed air (now known as CO2) can be produced from several reactions including ...

At the turn of the twentieth century, sleep began to be seen not merely as a passive state but as an active, dynamic process crucial to our understanding of consciousness and identity. In Sleep Works, cultural historian and literary scholar Sebastian P. Klinger explores the intriguing...

An early, light-hearted short story, published in 1872 by Jules Verne. It takes place in the Flemish town of Quiquendone, where life moves at an extraordinarily tranquil pace. Doctor Ox has offered to light the town with a new gas, but actually has other plans in place. (Summary by Alan Winterrowd)

USA Bestselling Authors Lee Savino and Russell Nohelty conduct experiments and talk to experts about how to build a six figure career. www.sixfigureauthorexperiment.com

This collection of projects and experiments was submitted by Rufus Tuttle, following an Act of Congress promoting education and learning. The projects were designed to be entertaining and educational, at a relatively low cost. - Summary by Lynne T

Doston hamare yeh nayi Hindi Audiobook Mahatma Gandhi ki atmakatha My Experiments with Truth par aadharit hai. Ismein hum Gandhiji ke jeevan ke kisse, unke satya aur ahimsa ke prayog, aur unke samay ke samajik-sanskritik chunautiyon ko samajhne ki koshish karenge. Bapu ki kahani sirf ek itihaasik kahani nahi, balki ek prerna dene wali yatra hai. Unke anubhav, galtiyan aur seekh aaj bhi samajh aur vyakti ke liye maayne rakhte hain. Suniyega aur khojiyega Gandhi ke satya ke prayog ek naye nazariye se.

Dr. Nikola’s Experiment by Guy Boothby. Guy Boothby's fourth novel of five about the svelte mysterious anti-hero Dr Nikola sees him progress further on his search for immortality. Here we find him deep in the wilds of Northumbria conducting an experiment of longevity and restoration of youth with another somewhat naive assistant. He is pursued by his Chinese enemies who will stop at nothing to achieve his demise. In this novel he displays a slight hint of emotion regarding his assistant's love affair with a beautiful Spaniard. Once again you are left wondering whether you like him or ...

Dr. Nikola’s Experiment continues the thrilling saga of the enigmatic Dr. Nikola, who now delves deeper into experiments on immortality. Pursued by vengeful enemies, he pushes the boundaries of science and morality in his relentless quest for eternal life. A gripping blend of mystery and the supernatural.

Doctor Ox’s Experiment is a humorous early Jules Verne short story about a sleepy Flemish town transformed by a scientist’s strange gas experiment. A witty satire on human nature, science, and unintended consequences.

Bryane Fleming takes you on a journey with his characters as they navigate the tribulations of their worlds and strive to overcome. These are a diverse groups of people with yearns, and wants that are beyond their means. They will have to become clever and resourceful to achieve these goals.

The Story of My Experiments with Truth is the autobiography of Mahatma Gandhi, covering his life from early childhood through to 1921. It was written in weekly installments and published in his journal Navjivan from 1925 to 1929. Its English translation also appeared in installments in his other journal Young India. . . सत्य के साथ मेरे प्रयोगों की कहानी महात्मा गांधी की आत्मकथा है, जो उनके बचपन से लेकर 1921 तक के जीवन को कवर ...