Language: reference & general books

""Bulchevy's Book of English Verse"" is a comprehensive anthology celebrating the rich tradition of English poetry....  Read More >>

The book has no illustrations or index. Purchasers are entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books...  Read More >>

A comprehensive historical record of United States copyright renewals, ""U.S. Copyright Renewals, 1976 January -...  Read More >>

""The Reign of the Manuscript"" by Perry Wayland Sinks explores the fascinating history of writing and the enduring...  Read More >>

First published in 1904, this book contains the conclusions of a series of lectures exploring the moral and historical...  Read More >>

Excerpt: ... Hemans CAPRI Rising from the purpling water With her brow of stone, Sprite or nymph or Triton's daughter,...  Read More >>

Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch (1863–1944), who often published under the pen-name of 'Q', was one of the giants of early...  Read More >>

Methods of authors. This book, Methods of authors, by Hugo Erichsen, is a replication of a book originally published...  Read More >>

George Pierce Baker (1866-1935) taught drama in Harvard's English Department until 1925. He then moved to Yale,...  Read More >>

English Past and Present from Richard Chenevix Trench. Anglican archbishop and poet (1807-1886).  Read More >>

A complete dictionary of synonyms and antonyms... with an appendix embracing a dictionary of Briticisms, Americanisms,...  Read More >>

""The Lighter Side of English Life"" by Frank Frankfort Moore offers a humorous and satirical look at English social...  Read More >>

Delve into the vast expanse of human knowledge with ""Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 5:...  Read More >>

""Humorous Hits and How to Hold an Audience: A Collection of Short Selections, Stories and Sketches for All Occasions""...  Read More >>

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and...  Read More >>

Step behind the scenes of ""The Fiction Factory"" with John Milton Edwards in this fascinating exploration of authorship...  Read More >>

The Lost Art Of Reading - 1906 - By Gerald S. Lee  Read More >>

What Strunk and White did for grammar with ""The Elements of Style, "" Vachel Lindsay does for film with ""The Art...  Read More >>

""Webster's Unabridged Dictionary: Second 100 Pages"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of the English...  Read More >>

In the following pages I have attempted to trace certain developments in the theory of translation as it has been...  Read More >>

Delight in the timeless humor and enduring appeal of ""The Book of Noodles: Stories Of Simpletons; Or, Fools And...  Read More >>

Explore the evolution of the English language with the ""Concise Dictionary of Middle English: From A.D. 1150 To...  Read More >>

Explore the compelling landscape of American political thought with ""American Eloquence, Volume 4 of 4: Studies...  Read More >>

Delve into the heart of American political history with ""American Eloquence, Volume 2 of 4: Studies In American...  Read More >>

A classic quick-witted dictionary.  Read More >>