25 Great eBooks ! ! ! (eBook Compilation) ! ! !

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1. Home-Built Claymore Mines: A Blueprint For Survival - Ragnar Benson 1993

Until recently, the technology for building claymores was inaccessible to the general public. But Uncle Ragnar has managed to put the pieces together, and here he presents a step-by-step guide to assembling them from basic over-the-counter supplies. For information purposes only!

In this book Ragnar Benson shows you how to make your own claymore mines, which are practical if assembled correctly and fairly easy to build from readily available components

2. Encyclopedia of Time: Science, Philosophy, Theology, & Culture (Three Volume Set) H. James Birx 2009

Surveying the major facts, concepts, theories, and speculations that infuse our present comprehension of time, the Encyclopedia of Time: Science, Philosophy, Theology, & Culture explores the contributions of scientists, philosophers, theologians, and creative artists from ancient times to the present. By drawing together into one collection ideas from scholars around the globe and in a wide range of disciplines, this Encyclopedia will provide readers with a greater understanding of and appreciation for the elusive phenomenon experienced as time.

Features

Surveys historical thought about time, including those ideas that emerged in ancient Greece, early Christianity, the Italian Renaissance, the Age of Enlightenment, and other periods
Covers the original and lasting insights of evolutionary biologist Charles Darwin, physicist Albert Einstein, philosopher Alfred North Whitehead, and theologian Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
Discusses the significance of time in the writings of Isaac Asimov, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Fyodor M. Dostoevsky, Francesco Petrarch, H. G. Wells, and numerous other authors
Contains the contributions of naturalists and religionists, including astronomers, cosmologists, physicists, chemists, geologists, paleontologists, anthropologists, psychologists, philosophers, and theologians
Includes artists’ portrayals of the fluidity of time, including painter Salvador Dali’s The Persistence of Memory and The Discovery of America by Christopher Columbus, and writers Gustave Flaubert’s The Temptation of Saint Anthony and Henryk Sienkiewicz’s Quo Vadis
Provides a truly interdisciplinary approach, with discussions of Aztec, Buddhist, Christian, Egyptian, Ethiopian, Hindu, Islamic, Navajo, and many other cultures’ conceptions of time

Key Themes

Biography
Biology/Evolution
Culture/History
Geology/Paleontology
Philosophy
Physics/Chemistry
Psychology/Literature
Religion/Theology
Theories/Concepts

3. Shaman's Wisdom: Reclaim Your Lost Connection with the Universe - Tony Samara 2009

From the rainforests of the Amazon to the remotes of the Andes, an eminent seeker describes the path that brought him to discover the traditions of Huachuma shamanism. Based on the clear laws of nature in both the material and energetic dimensions, the shaman's world reflects 5,000 years of Huachuma philosophies of harmony and oneness—as shown through totem animals, elements of nature, physical archetypes, and energy postures. His experiences offers possibilities for deep healing in all aspects of life, including wellbeing, relationships, and child rearing, and his ideas are presented as simple, profound wisdoms that are palatable and beneficial to other seekers without requiring additional shamanic experience.

4. Fabulous Creatures, Mythical Monsters, and Animal Power Symbols - Cassandra Eason 2007

Eason provides an extensive overview of the mythology, legends, and folklore surrounding fabulous and strange fantasy creatures from diffferent lands and ages, from Chinese dragons and the Native North American thunderbird to the demon hounds of Celtic and Norse legend. She describes how in various ages and cultures people have identified with the idealized qualities of wise creatures as a source of power and better understanding of their own personalities and used the behavior of birds and other sacred creatures to gain oracular information in Ancient Egypt and the Classical and Celtic worlds.
This book offers both traditional and little known folklore and legend about familiar real life creatures such as the horse, the cat, and the raven and delves into the weird and wonderful world of saints who claimed to change into deer and modern cryptozoological monsters such as Bigfoot, Mothman, and lake and sea monsters, as well as the rationale behind animal or headed deities of the Aztecs, Egyptians, and Celts in whose name people went to war.

5. 101 Spy Gadgets for the Evil Genius - by Brad Graham & Kathy McGowan 2006

This book offers an amazingly awesome and complete collection of professional spy tools that you can build yourself. You can build any project in this thrilling arsenal of spy devices for $30 or less! Not only that, even total beginners to electronics can construct these mind-boggling snooping tools.

You get complete, easy-to-follow plans, clear diagrams and schematics, and hundreds of pictures. 101 Spy Gadgets for the Evil Genius gives you:

* Illustrated instructions and plans for amazing sleuthin' 'n snoopin' devices, presented in sufficient detail to be built even by newcomers
* Loads of projects simple enough for new spies to construct easily, progressing in complexity to devices that will excite investigation professionals
* Explanations of the science and math behind each project
* Frustration-factor removal -- needed parts are listed, along with sources

101 Spy Gadgets for the Evil Genius equips you with complete plans, instructions, parts lists, and sources for devices that let you:

* Build and install a nanny cam for viewing and recording activity from afar
* Hear and record what's said from great distances
* See and photograph in the dark
* Wire yourself for undetected recording
* Construct a hidden briefcase camera
* Tap and record telephone conversations
* Privately record every called number, with a time stamp, from any phone
* Build a secret time-lapse camera
* Build and install motion-activated spy cameras or listening devices
* Alter photographic evidence
* Digitally disguise your telephone voice
* Secretly install key-logging software to see what's done on any computer
* Learn what Web sites others are surfing
* Recover deleted computer files
* View other peoples' computer screens from your PC
* Control your spy equipment from afar

6. Inside Angels & Demons: The Story Behind the International Bestseller, The Unauthorized Guide to the Bestselling Novel - Dan Burstein, Arne de Keijzer 2009

Set against the backdrop of beautiful Baroque Rome, Inside Angels & Demons: The Unauthorized Guide to the International Bestseller takes you inside the Vatican to see how the process of conclave and papal selection really works.

Readers explore the world of Bernini, master artist of the Baroque era, and the secret meanings behind his symbolism...what really happened in the trial of Galileo...the impact of the Illuminati, the Freemasons, and other secret societies on European and American history...the real state of the art anti-matter technology...the centuries-old debate between science and religion.

Millions of readers want to separate fact from fiction. This book teases apart the real and the imagined within the historical labyrinth of conspiracies, cover-ups, messages encoded in famous artworks, secrets societies, and mystical knowledge. Inside Angels & Demons: The Unauthorized Guide to the International Bestseller is must reading for anyone fascinated with Dan Brown’s historical mysteries.

7. The Darwin Paradigm - Michael Ruse 1989

Charles Darwin’s “Origin of the Species” is now 130 years old, yet it continues to provoke impassioned debate. Michael Ruse, a champion of Darwin’s theory of evolution, here presents a collection of essays - many previously unpublished - which look at Darwin from both historical and contemporary perspectives, covering philosophical and theological, as well as scientific, issues, The discussion ranges over many of today’s most exciting controversies about biology and its full implications, including the nature of the central Darwinian mechanism of natural selection, the status of species, the challenge of punctuated equilibra theory, human sociobiology, feminism, extra-terrestrials, and morality. Some of Ruse’s claims are highly controversial and represent a significant move forward in the debate.
Review
Ruse argues many issues in this book, always with clarity and humour.

8.The Theory of Evolution: What It Is, Where It Came From, and Why It Works - Cynthia Mills 2004

Everything mammals ever wanted to know about the theory of evolution-but were afraid to ask
This important new book by award-winning science writer Cynthia Mills clearly explains one of the most crucial, and most misunderstood, concepts of modern science-the theory of evolution. After examining Darwin, his precursors, and how the theory of evolution developed, Mills answers key questions, including: How successful is the theory at explaining the natural world, and what does it fail to explain?
What are some of the competing ideas and theories about the origin of the species? How will the theory of evolution likely hold up over time, as our understanding of genetics grows?

9. God And The Reach Of Reason - C.S. Lewis,David Hume and Bertrand Russell 2008

C. S. Lewis is one of the most beloved Christian apologists of the twentieth century; David Hume and Bertrand Russell are among Christianity’s most important critics. This book puts these three intellectual giants in conversation with one another to shed light on some of life’s most difficult yet important questions.
It examines their views on a variety of topics, including the existence of God, suffering, morality, reason, joy, miracles, and faith. Along with irreconcilable differences and points of tension, some surprising areas of agreement emerge. Today, amidst the often shrill and vapid exchanges between “new atheists” and twenty-first-century believers, curious readers will find penetrating insights in the reasoned dialogue of these three great thinkers.

10. Mystics and Messiahs: Cults and New Religions in American History - Phillip Jenkins

Are religious fringe movements a recent phenomeon in American history? Are widespread fears of mass suicides, sexual abuse, and brainwashing in cults justified? Do marginalized religious groups play any positive role in American spiritual life? Do the panics over such groups follow any discernible pattern?
Phillip Jenkins gives fascinating–and surprising–answers to these and many other questions in Mystics and Messiahs, the first full account of cults and anti-cult scares in American history.
Jenkins shows that, contrary to popular belief, cults were by no means an invention of the 1960s. In fact, most of the frightening images and stereotypes surrounding fringe religious movements are traceable to the mid-nineteenth century when Mormons, Freemasons, and even Catholics were vehemently denounced for supposed ritualistic violence, fraud, and sexual depravity. As Charles Ferguson observed in 1928, “America has always been the sanctuary of amazing cults.” But America has also been the home of an often hysterical anti-cult backlash. Jenkins provides an insightful new analysis of why cults arouse such fear and hatred both in the secular world and in mainstream churches, many of which–Baptists, Quakers, Pentecostals, and Methodists–were themselves originally regarded as cults. Most importantly, Jenkins argues that an accurate historical perspective is urgently needed if we are to avoid the kind of catastrophic confrontation that occurred in Waco or the ruinous prosecution of imagined Satanic cults in the 1980s.
While not ignoring genuine instances of aberrant behavior, Mystics and Messiahs goes beyond the vast edifice of myth, distortion, and hype to reveal the true characteristics of religious fringe movements and why they inspire such fierce antagonism.

11. Darwin, His Daughter, and Human Evolution - Randal Keynes 2002

n this intimate portrait of the great naturalist as devoted family man, Keynes describes how Charles Darwin’s “life and his science were all of a piece.” The great-great-grandson of the scientist, Keynes uses published documents as well as family papers and artifacts to show how Darwin’s thinking on evolution was influenced by his deep attachment to his wife and children. In particular, his anguish over his 10-year-old daughter Annie’s death sharpened his conviction that the operation of natural laws had nothing to do with divine intervention or morality. Keynes, also a descendant of economist John Maynard Keynes, shows that much of Darwin’s intellectual struggle in writing On the Origin of Species and The Descent of Man arose from his efforts to understand the role of suffering and death in the natural order of the world. Early in his career, Darwin saw the indifference of natural law as an answer to the era’s religious doubts about how a benevolent god could permit human misery; cruelty and pain, he argued, should not be seen as moral issues, but as inevitable outcomes of nature. After Annie’s death, however, Darwin’s views darkened, and in a private letter he railed against the “clumsy, wasteful, bl***ering low and horridly cruel works of nature!” Though Keynes doesn’t break new ground about Darwin’s life and work, he produces a moving tribute to a thinker who, despite intimate acquaintance with the pain inflicted by the “war of nature,” could still marvel that, from this ruthless struggle, “endless forms most beautiful and most wonderful have been, and are being, evolved.” Photos not seen by PW. (Jan.)Forecast: General readers attracted by the book’s warm, sentimental cover won’t be disappointed by Keynes’s equally accessible prose.

12. The Life And Letters Of Charles Darwin, Including An Autobiographical Chapter; Vol II 2008

The Life And Letters Of Charles Darwin, Including An Autobiographical Chapter; Vol II. 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.

13. The New Testament: A Historical Introduction to the Early Christian Writings (djvu) - Bart D. Ehrman

This lucid introduction approaches the New Testament from a consistently historical and comparative perspective, emphasizing the rich diversity of the earliest Christian literature. Rather than shying away from the critical problems presented by these books, Ehrman addresses the historical and literary challenges they pose and shows why scholars continue to argue over such significant issues as how the books of the New Testament came into being, who produced them, what they mean, how they relate to contemporary Christian and non-Christian literature, and how they came to be collected into a canon of Scripture. Distinctive to this study is its emphasis on the historical, literary, and religious milieu of the Greco-Roman world, including early Judaism. As part of its historical orientation, this text also discusses works by other Christian writers who were roughly contemporary with the New Testament, such as the Gospel of Thomas, the Apocalypse of Peter, and the letters of Ignatius. Instead of simply setting forth scholarly views without explanations, Ehrman includes the evidence that scholars have found persuasive for their views, engaging students and demonstrating why scholars have taken the positions they have. Ideal for undergraduate and seminary classes in the New Testament, biblical studies, and Christian origins, The New Testament: A Historical Introduction to the Early Christian Writings is an accessible, clearly written introduction that encourages students to consider the historical issues surrounding these writings.

14. The Qabalah of 50 Gates - Steven Ashe

With a definitive introduction by the author, The Qabalah of 50 Gates delves into the lore of the internal journey of the initiate along the lines of the Yetzirahtic story telling tradition, incorporating lore from the mythos-cycle of Golden Dawn Hermetics, Aleister Crowley's 'Thelema' and the mercurial methodology of Gurdjieff. This book has its roots in the Golden Dawn tradition of Magick and Alchemy, drawing upon the legends of the mediaeval alchemic-philosophers, the infinity-mathematics of Georg Cantor, the Tantric Qabalah of Aleister Crowley. It is a tour de force of parables describing the experience of each of the 50 Gates of the Qabalah which combine to present a puzzle within an enigma within a mystery. A new introduction by the author explains the symbolism featuring throughout the work.

15. The Mystical Tradition: Insights into the Nature of the Mystical Tradition in Judaism (The Mystical Dimension, Vol. 1) - Rabbi Jacob I. Schochet

Jewish mysticism has long fascinated and intrigued scholars and truth-seekers of every kind. Kabbalah, the esoteric wisdom of Judaism, and chasidism, its more accessible modern counterpart, have been the sublect of endless study and research. An authentic and scholarly English text that draws upon the full spectrum of traditional Jewish sources is a most valuable addition to this study. In this three-volume series, Rabbi Schochet, presents a sweeping survey of the major themes and concepts found in kabbalah and chasidism, and show how the exoteric and esoteric aspects of Torah complement each other in a manner analogous to body and soul of one entity.

Volume One: The Mystical Tradition - An overview of the general nature of Jewish mysticism, its place within Judaism, the unique aspects that distinguish it from non-Jewish mysticism, and the significance of its dissemination in modern times.

16. Deep Calling Unto Deep: The Dynamics of Prayer and Teshuvah in the Perspective of Chassidism (Mystical Dimension, Vol. 2) - Rabbi Jacob I. Schochet

Jewish mysticism has long fascinated and intrigued scholars and truth-seekers of every kind. Kabbalah, the esoteric wisdom of Judaism, and chasidism, its more accessible modern counterpart, have been the sublect of endless study and research. An authentic and scholarly English text that draws upon the full spectrum of traditional Jewish sources is a most valuable addition to this study. In this three-volume series, Rabbi Schochet, presents a sweeping survey of the major themes and concepts found in kabbalah and chasidism, and show how the exoteric and esoteric aspects of Torah complement each other in a manner analogous to body and soul of one entity.

Volume Two: Deep calling Unto Deep - Jewish mysticism, particularly chasidism, offers unique insights into the dynamics of both tefilah, prayer, and teshuvah, repentance. This volume helps to make the practice of the these two fundamental principles of Judaism a more consciously vital experience, exploring the spiritual dimensions of each of them.

17. Qabbalah, The Philosophical Writings of Ibn Gebirol - Isaac Myer

The Qabbalah: The Philosophical Writings Of Solomon Ben Yehudah Ibn Gebirol Or Avicebron And Their connection with the Hebrew Qabbalah and Sepher ha-Zohar, with remarks upon the antiquity and content of the latter, and translations of selected passages from the same. Also An Ancient Lodge of Initiates, Translated From The Zohar, And an abstract upon the Chinese Qabbalah, contained in the book called the Yih King; a translation of part of the Mystic Theology of Dionysios, the Aeropagite; and an account of the construction of the ancient Akkadian and Chaldean Universe, etc. Accompanied by Diagrams and Illustrations

Such is the title of an admirably thoughtful, learned, and very conscientious volume by Mr. Isaac Myer, LL.B., of Philadelphia, U.S.A.

As this new work is of an extreme importance to all students of the Kabala and the Hermetic Sciences in general, it is proposed to devote to it rather a lengthy review. In the present case “the labourer is (fully) worthy of his hire,” and no passing notice could answer either the author’s or our own object. Therefore, his Qabbalah has to be examined both from the standpoint of its own intrinsic value— which is very great and from that of the aim with which it was written. We will begin by the latter, basing our remarks on the declarations of the author himself. Says Mr. I. Myer in his “Introduction”

18. The Key to Solomon's Key: Secrets of Magic and Masonry - Lon Milo DuQuette

Learn the Masonic teaching by which the human spirit may be elevated - without ignoring either historical or scientific fact." -- James Wasserman, author of The Templars and the Assassins: Militia of Heaven. "This intriguing look at intersections between Freemasonry and the Western magical traditions will be sure to evoke outrage from many quarters, but it poses crucial questions that deserve close attention from Masons, magicians, and anyone else concerned with the nature of religion and reality in a post-Christian age

19. How to Open Handcuffs Without Keys - Desert Publication

20. Playing Cards: Predicting Your Future

Tarot card reading, dream symbolism, astrology, and the reading of body characteristics are explored in depth, as is the use of objects, such as crystals and coffee grounds, significant in their ability to connect humans with another realm of existence. Other avenues into otherworldly experience, such as channeling, the I Ching, meditation, and Wicca are also extensively discussed.

21. The Great Book of Questions and Answers

Ever wondered whether ostriches really bury their heads in the sand, or what gas giants are? This lively reference book for children, and the whole family, asks and answers these questions, and hundreds more besides. It provides the information that children love in an accessible and entertaining way. Topics include: the Universe, Planet Earth, the Human Body, World History, and Science and Technology.

22. Understanding New Media: Augmented Knowledge & Culture

This book outlines the development currently underway in the technology of new media and looks further to examine the unforeseen effects of this phenomenon on our culture, our philosophies, and our spiritual outlook. The digital revolution is something fundamentally different from simply the introduction of yet another medium to our culture: it marks a paradigm shift in our relation to all media, to all our senses, all our expressions. The new media are transforming our definitions of culture and knowledge and transcending barriers in ways that will have lasting implications for generations to come.

23. Do It Yourself - 160 projects (ive included this because it has lots of useful material for the upcumming events that are about to unfold,be prepared)

* 30 Quick Fixes For Everyday Disasters.pdf
* 4x8 Utility Trailer-Drawings.pdf
* 4x8 Utility Trailer-Instructions.pdf
* A Guide To Building Outdoor Stairs.pdf
* About Bathrooms.pdf
* About Kitchens.pdf
* About Pvc Windows.pdf
* Actions To Prevent Flooding Around The House.pdf
* Add A Radiator.pdf
* Add A Wall Light.pdf
* Adding A Socket.pdf
* Air Bricks.pdf
* All About Decking.pdf
* Artex And Plaster.pdf
* Backyard Pond.pdf
* Basic Plumbing.pdf
* Bonus Utility Trailer Plan !.pdf
* Boxing In Pipes.pdf
* Brick Bonds.pdf
* Bricklayers Tool Kit.pdf
* Brickwork.pdf
* Build A Brick Barbecue.pdf
* Build A Carport.pdf
* Build A Shed.pdf
* Build A Shower Cubicle.pdf
* Building A Basic Cupboard.pdf
* Building A Dry Stone Wall.pdf
* Building Regulations Electrical Safety Jan 2005.pdf
* Building Traditional Casing For New Windows.pdf
* Built In Storage Space.pdf
* Cement & Mixes.pdf
* Ceramic Tiles For Worktops.pdf
* Change A Door Handle.pdf
* Changing Taps.pdf
* Cladding.pdf
* Closing And Opening An Existing Fireplace.pdf
* Colour Combinations.pdf
* Colour Schemes.pdf
* Consumer Unit.pdf
* Cornices And Coving.pdf
* Corrugated Sheet Roofing.pdf
* Create A Town Garden And Patio.pdf
* Curing An Air Lock In A Hot Water Pipe.pdf
* Deck Marking.pdf
* Deck Post Holes.pdf
* Deck Structural Design.pdf
* Decking Steps.pdf
* Design,plan & Fit A Kitchen.pdf
* Designing Your Garden.pdf
* Different Types Of Hammers.pdf
* Diy Q&A.pdf
* Dormer Building.pdf
* Dry Rot & Wet Rot.pdf
* Earth Bonding.pdf
* Electrical Safety.pdf
* Fireplace.pdf
* Fit A Bath And Wash Basin.pdf
* Fit a Toilet and Bidet.pdf
* Fit Extra Electrical Sockets.pdf
* Fitting A Mortice Latch.pdf
* Fixing To Lathe & Plaster.pdf
* Fixing To Plasterboard And Plasterboard Fixings.pdf
* Foundations For Light Garden Walls.pdf
* Garage Floor Insulation.pdf
* General Do It Yourself Safety Comments.pdf
* Gun Applied Sealants And Adhesives.pdf
* Handrail Anatomy.pdf
* Hanging A Door.pdf
* Hanging Wallpaper.pdf
* Heat Guns.pdf
* Home Security.pdf
* How A Lighting Circuit Works.pdf
* How To Avoid The Cowboy Builder.pdf
* How To Build A Deck.pdf
* How To Build A Raised Formal Pool.pdf
* How To Build A Retaining Wall.pdf
* How To Construct A Suimple Garden Pond.pdf
* How To Hang Wallpaper.pdf
* How To Install Pvc Downpipes.pdf
* How To Repair Faucets(Taps).pdf
* How To Wire A Plug.pdf
* Indoor Lighting.pdf
* In-Ground Pool.pdf
* Install A Fireplace.pdf
* Install An Electric Shower.pdf
* Install Guttering.pdf
* Installing A Peephole.pdf
* Installing A Pre-Hung Door.pdf
* Installing Deck Boards.pdf
* Installing Deck Joists.pdf
* Installing Deck Posts.pdf
* Installing Deck Stairs.pdf
* Installing The Deck Ledger.pdf
* Installing The Deck Railing.pdf
* Interior Painting.pdf
* Ladders.pdf
* Laminate Flooring.pdf
* Lay A Laminate Floor.pdf
* Lay A Pebble Path.pdf
* Lay Carpet Tiles.pdf
* Lay Paving Stones.pdf
* Laying A Brick Walkway Or Patio.pdf
* Laying A Deck Straight.pdf
* Laying Stepping Stones.pdf
* Lining Paper.pdf
* Man-Made Board.pdf
* Matching Sand And Cement Mixes.pdf
* Measuring And Marking.pdf
* Metric And Imperial Conversions.pdf
* Nails.pdf
* Outdoor Lighting.pdf
* Paint Effects.pdf
* Painting A Ceiling.pdf
* Painting A Door.pdf
* Painting Ceramic Tiles.pdf
* Painting Interior Panel Doors.pdf
* Painting Interior Walls.pdf
* Painting Problems.pdf
* Painting Tips & Secrets.pdf
* Pests Around The House.pdf
* Planning A Deck.pdf
* Planning A New Internal Partition.pdf
* Planning Permission And Building Regulations.pdf
* Plumbing Care And Repair.pdf
* Pointing Brickwork.pdf
* Producing Drawings For Planning Permission.pdf
* Pvc And Polycarbonate Roofing.pdf
* Radial Circuit.pdf
* Remove A Radiator.pdf
* Removing Or Plastering Over Artex.pdf
* Renovating Wood.pdf
* Repairing A Dripping Tap.pdf
* Replace Broken Tiles.pdf
* Replacing A Brick.pdf
* Safe Diy.pdf
* Sandpapers No2.pdf
* Shelving And Storage.pdf
* Size Conversion Charts.pdf
* Spanners And Wrenches.pdf
* Sticky Door.pdf
* Sunshine Ceiling(1).pdf
* Sunshine Ceiling(2).pdf
* Three Layer Felt Roofing.pdf
* Timber Care.pdf
* Timber Cutting Hand Saws.pdf
* Timber Decking.pdf
* Tow Dolly Plans.pdf
* Towing Dolly Instructions.pdf
* Upvc Fascia.pdf
* Wainscotting.pdf
* Wall Fixings For Hollow & Solid Surfaces.pdf
* Wall Tiling.pdf
* Wallpaper A Ceiling.pdf
* Wallpaper Stripping.pdf
* Wallpapering Techniques.pdf
* Waterproof Your Roof.pdf
* Wiring A Junction Box.pdf
* Wiring A Ring Main.pdf
* Wooden Interior Doors.pdf

24. Fabrication of Empire: The British and the Uganda Kingdoms, 1890-1902 - D.A LOW 2009

During the 1890s, the Scramble for Africa created the new country of Uganda. This inland territory carved out by British agents first encompassed some 20-30 African kingdoms. In his magisterial new study, Anthony Low examines how and why the British were able to dominate these rulerships and establish a colonial government. At the same time, the book goes beyond providing a simple narrative account of events; rather, Low seeks to analyse the conditions under which such a transformation was possible. By skilfully negotiating the many complex political and social undercurrents of this period, Low presents a groundbreaking theoretical model of colonial conquest and rule. The result is a major contribution to debates about the making of empire that will appeal to Africanists and imperial historians alike

25. The Politics of Munificence in the Roman Empire: Citizens, Elites and Benefactors in Asia Minor - Arjan Zuiderhoek 2009

In the first two centuries AD, the eastern Roman provinces experienced a proliferation of elite public generosity unmatched in their previous or later history. In this study, Arjan Zuiderhoek attempts to answer the question why this should have been so. Focusing on Roman Asia Minor, he argues that the surge in elite public giving was not caused by the weak economic and financial position of the provincial cities, as has often been maintained, but by social and political developments and tensions within the Greek cities created by their integration into the Roman imperial system. As disparities of wealth and power within imperial polis society continued to widen, the exchange of gifts for honours between elite and non-elite citizens proved an excellent political mechanism for deflecting social tensions away from open conflicts towards communal celebrations of shared citizenship and the legitimation of power in the cities.