Society & Social Sciences Books

Through a series of real life stories, Lucy inspires you to expedite your personal development journey and live your best life by design.From China to America, from failed acting audition frustrations to alignment, from loneliness and stress to a life of...

On a beautiful, hot summer day in 1982, I came face-to-face with my new client in federal prison, inmate Joseph George Helmich - convicted Soviet Spy.Helmich was a warrant officer in the U.S. Army with a specialty in cryptography. He received,...

A candid assessment of how America's once great democracy turned rogue, its consequences, and a definitive blueprint to fix it.The author makes a compelling and irrefutable case for how the U.S. Constitution has been compromised, corrupted, and now...

Can biotech conquer death? And if so, what would it mean for us as individual human beings, for societies and for the planet? A brilliant, thoughtful book on how ending aging will change everything.

'Environmental Problem-Solving' offers a self-paced curriculum for college and university students who want to learn the basic techniques government agencies, citizen action groups, corporations and research institutions use to solve pressing...

The chapters in this book explores a range of issues across Higher Education including reparations, allyship, soft power, academic publishing and the politics of race within the university; together they represent an argument for the necessity of...

"Nature's Revelations of Character; or, Physiognomy Illustrated" by Joseph Simms explores the purported connection between physical appearance and inner character. Published in 1879, this book delves into the principles of physiognomy, attempting to...

Bosquejo Histórico de las Revoluciones de Centro-América, Volume 2, ofrece una detallada crónica de los tumultuosos eventos que marcaron la historia de Centroamérica en el siglo XIX. Alejandro Marure presenta un análisis profundo...

Das Moderne Völkerrecht der civilisirten Staten by Johann Caspar Bluntschli offers a comprehensive exploration of international law as understood in the late 19th century. Written in German, this significant work delves into the principles and practices...

Explore the elegance and sophistication of early 20th-century American fashion with "Latest New York Styles for Women, Misses,". This volume offers a glimpse into the sartorial tastes of women in New York during a pivotal era. Discover the trends,...

Essai sur l'administration de St. Domingue, published in 1785, offers a detailed examination of the governance of the French colony of Saint-Domingue. Authored by Abbé Raynal, a prominent figure of the Enlightenment, this essay delves into the...

Bosquejo Histórico de las revoluciones de Centro-América desde 1811 hasta 1834, Volume 1, by Alejandro Marure, offers a detailed historical sketch of the revolutionary period in Central America. This volume provides valuable insights into the...

"Essays on Physiognomy; Calculated to Extend the Knowledge and the Love of Mankind, Volume 3" by Johann Caspar Lavater, originally published in 1797, delves into the intricate art and science of physiognomy. Lavater's comprehensive work explores the...

This is the "Discours fait a l'Assemblée nationale, le 3 novembre 1791, par MM. les Commissaires de l'Assemblée générale de la partie françoise de Saiut-Domingue." It is a historical document stemming from the French colony...

This is a facsimile reprint of "Williamson's Directory for the City of Edinburgh, Canongate, Leith, and Suburbs," originally published in 1773. This first edition directory provides a unique snapshot of Edinburgh during a period of significant growth and...

Observations sur Saint-Domingue by Louis Antoine Esprit Rallier offers a crucial perspective on the tumultuous events in the French colony of Saint-Domingue (present-day Haiti) during the late 18th century. Written by Rallier, a deputy of Ille et Vilaine...

Mémoire historique et politique, pour la ville de la Basse-Terre, written by M. Queslin, offers a historical and political account relevant to the city of Basse-Terre. Published in 1791, this work provides insights into the context of the late...

"Suite des observations sur Saint-Domingue" offers a unique perspective on the tumultuous events in Saint-Domingue (modern-day Haiti) during the late 18th century. Written by Louis Antoine Esprit Rallier, a member of the Conseil des Anciens, this work...

This is an account of the public examination of the Lycée National, reported by M. Colombel, a member of the Commission of Public Instruction and private secretary to President Pétion of Haiti. It provides a glimpse into the educational...

This volume contains the complete "Message of Austin L. Crothers, Governor of Maryland, to the General Assembly of Maryland at Its Regular Session, January, 1910." As a primary source document, this message offers insights into the key issues, policies,...

"Abraham Lincoln's Don'ts," selected and arranged by Wayne Whipple, offers a unique glimpse into the character and leadership of one of America's most revered presidents. This collection of maxims, drawn from Lincoln's letters, speeches, and personal...

"The Great Crime of the Nineteenth Century" by Edwin M. Hale delves into the societal ills and injustices of its time. The book raises critical questions about the nature of crime, the identification of criminals, and the appropriate measures for...

This is the official message delivered by Governor Oden Bowie to the General Assembly of Maryland during its regular session in January 1872. As a primary source document, it offers valuable insights into the political, economic, and social conditions of...

"Illustrations of Japanese Life" offers a captivating glimpse into late 19th-century Japan through a series of meticulously crafted photographs. Compiled by Kazumasa Ogawa and S. Takashima, this collection showcases the daily lives, customs, and...

Restoration of American Shipping and Defence of Our Harbors, Ocean and Lake, originally published in 1883, delves into the critical issues surrounding the decline of American maritime power and the urgent need to fortify national defenses. Authored by...

La Squadra Inglese a Livorno Nel 1652 by Camillo Manfroni delves into a specific historical event: the presence and activities of an English squadron in Livorno (Leghorn), Italy, during the year 1652. Manfroni's work offers a detailed account of this...

Plutarchs Apophthegmata Regum Et Imperatorum, Part 1, bearbeitet von Friedrich Sass, ist eine Sammlung von Anekdoten und Weisheiten von Königen und Kaisern, die Plutarch zugeschrieben werden. Dieses Werk bietet Einblicke in die politische und moralische...

"Fallacies of Socialism Exposed: Being a Reply to the Manifesto of the Democratic Federation" presents a critical examination of socialist doctrines. Authored by Friedrich Max Müller, Samuel Smith, and Maria D. Weston, this work meticulously dissects...

This is the official message delivered by Henry Lloyd, Governor of Maryland, to the General Assembly at its regular session in January 1888. A valuable historical document, it provides insights into the key issues, policies, and concerns facing the state...

Exposition de l'évènement du Fort-Liberté, des causes qui l'ont produit, et analyse des pièces y relatives offre un regard précieux sur les événements entourant Fort-Liberté à la fin du...

Informe dirigido a S.M. por el Consulado y Comercio de Cádiz en 24 de julio, sobre los perjuicios que se originarian de la concesion del comercio libre de los extranjeros con nuestras Américas offers a crucial perspective on the economic...

El zelo sacerdotal para con los niños no-nacidos, written by Francisco González Laguna and published in 1781, addresses the ethical and theological dimensions surrounding unborn children. This historical work provides insights into 18th-century...

Tableau de Paris, by Louis-Sébastien Mercier, offers a detailed and vivid portrait of Parisian life in the late 18th century. This volume continues Mercier's exploration of the city, delving into its customs, institutions, and the daily lives of...

Le problème de l'être et de la destinée by Léon Denis delves into the ignored aspects of human existence through experimental studies. This exploration encompasses double personalities, the depths of consciousness, memory...

This is Volume 3 of "The Orations of Marcus Tullius Cicero, Literally Translated by C.D. Yonge", presenting a collection of Cicero's most important speeches. Cicero (106-43 BC) was a Roman statesman, lawyer, scholar, and writer, widely regarded as one of...

This is a two-volume collection of the works of Doctor Duarte Ribeiro de Macedo (1618-1680), a prominent Portuguese diplomat, writer, and intellectual of the 17th century. These volumes offer insights into his political thought and observations on...

"Usi, costumi e pregiudizi del popolo di Roma" by Giggi Zanazzo offers a fascinating glimpse into the everyday life, traditions, and biases of the Roman people. Written in Italian, this work captures the essence of early 20th-century Rome, providing...

Ordonnances des rois de France, Règne de François Ier, Volume 1, presents a compilation of royal ordinances from the reign of Francis I of France, covering the years 1515-1516. This historical record provides invaluable insights into the legal...

Alberici Gentilis De legationibus, libri tres, written in Latin by Alberico Gentili and published in 1585, is a seminal work on the law of diplomacy. This treatise explores the rights and responsibilities of ambassadors and diplomatic agents, providing a...

L'Europe au jour le jour, Volume 1, by Auguste Gauvain, offers a contemporary French perspective on the events shaping Europe during a pivotal period. Published in 1917, this volume provides invaluable insights into the political and social currents of...

"Epitome chileno, ideas contra la paz" by Santiago de Tesillo, offers a unique glimpse into the political and social landscape of 17th-century Chile. Written in Spanish, this historical work provides insights into the challenges and conflicts of the...

Geschichte Des Alldeutschen Verbandes (History of the Pan-German League) provides a detailed account of the Alldeutscher Verband, an influential German nationalist organization founded in 1891. Written by Otto Bonhard and published in 1920, this book...

"Essays Relative to the Habits, Character, and Moral Improvement of the Hindoos" (1823) offers a historical perspective on 19th-century British perceptions of Indian society and culture. Authored by John Bentley, the essays delve into observations and...

Jules Favre 1809-1880, essai de biographie historique et morale; d'après des documents inédits offre une étude approfondie de la vie et de l'œuvre de Jules Favre, figure marquante de la politique française du XIXe siècle...

Idea de la filatelia española, written by Francesch Carreras y Candi and published in 1918, offers a detailed exploration of Spanish philately. This work provides insights into the historical context and cultural significance of postage stamps within...

A Magyar mvelés története (The History of Hungarian Culture), Volume 1, explores the achievements of Hungarian labor in the field of human culture. This comprehensive work, enriched with numerous illustrations, represents the collaborative...

Die Grosse Politik der Europäischen Kabinette, 1871-1914, Band 16, ist eine Sammlung diplomatischer Akten des Auswärtigen Amtes, herausgegeben im Auftrag des Auswärtigen Amtes selbst. Dieses Werk bietet einen detaillierten Einblick in die komplexen...

"Källskrifter till Lapparnas mytologi" by Edgar Hans Casimir Reuterskiöld, originally published in 1910, offers a valuable insight into the mythology of the Sami people. This work, written in Swedish, explores the rich tapestry of Sami folklore,...