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Born in Scotland, Alexander Dunlop Lindsay was a teacher of philosophy at a number of universities in England in the early 1900s. This brief commentary on Kant's philosophy is a work that focuses solely on some of the main ideas Kant put forth in the three Critiques. Although not comprehensive, the narrative style of this volume makes it a pleasant read and will be a valuable "break-in" point (or introduction to) the complex philosophy of Immanuel Kant. (Summary by SKwanlada)

Alexander the Great was a Macedonian king and one of history's most successful military commanders. Born in 356 BCE, he ascended the throne at 20 after his father, King Philip II, was assassinated. Over the next 12 years, Alexander created one of the largest empires of the ancient world, stretching from Greece to Egypt and into Asia. His strategic genius, relentless ambition, and charismatic leadership led him to conquer vast territories, including Persia and Egypt, where he was hailed as a divine figure. Despite his early death in 323 BCE at 32, Alexander's legacy and influence on history ...

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On Sunday, March 4, 1945, the brutal battle for Iwo Jima reached a critical juncture as the U.S. Marines faced mounting exhaustion after two weeks of relentless fighting. The valiant display of the American flag raised by the 28th Marines on Mount Suribachi had taken place ten days earlier, but the harsh realities of war were settling in. With the V Amphibious Corps (VAC) suffering 13,000 casualties, including 3,000 fatalities, the situation was dire. The front lines had become a chaotic tableau, with American forces still grappling against a tenacious and elusive Japanese enemy. Meanwhile, ...

For bestselling titles by David Alexander, including free, please go to https://tinyurl.com/Titles-by-David-Alexander Drop me a line: please drop your email address in comments; these won't be made public; I'll get back to you. For info, updates and offers: https://tinyurl.com/David-Alexander Review "Always the consummate prose stylist, David Alexander also speaks tech talk like no other. What's more, the tech specs are undoubtedly real, including those that pertain to ostensibly stolen or covertly obtained Russian and Chinese weapons.

The podcast for people who love to sew – from the people who love to write about sewing! Brought to you by the editors of Threads magazine, this insightful podcast takes on topics important to sewing enthusiasts. Listen in for humor, wisdom, and opinions from expert guests and the Threads staff as they discuss sewing techniques, fashion design, fitting conundrums, and more. Use your ears to become a better sewer! Hear the talent behind the world's top garment-sewing magazine.

McQueen had risen from humble beginnings as the youngest child of an East London taxi driver to scale the heights of fame, fortune and glamour. He designed clothes for the world's most beautiful women, including Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell. In business he created a multimillion-pound luxury brand that became a favourite with both celebrities and royalty, most famously the Duchess of Cambridge, who wore a McQueen dress on her wedding day. But behind the confident facade and bad-boy image lay a sensitive soul who struggled to survive in the ruthless world of fashion.

This podcast is simple, every week I’m going to share my personal diary with you. I want to give you an open-source insight into what it’s like to make work as an artist, as a director - what it is really like. This is not scripted, this is direct from my diary. I have no agenda. I am not selling anything. This is about being open and honest and sharing my struggles and the difficulties I face on a day-to-day basis and how I look to overcome them. My name is Alex Palmer, this is the Director’s Diary. It’s no one’s intention to share a diary, so if you’re listening to this keep it ...

For bestselling titles by David Alexander, including free, please go to https://tinyurl.com/Titles-by-David-Alexander Drop me a line: please drop your email address in comments; these won't be made public; I'll get back to you. For info, updates and offers: https://tinyurl.com/David-Alexander Review "Always the consummate prose stylist, David Alexander also speaks tech talk like no other. What's more, the tech specs are undoubtedly real, including those that pertain to ostensibly stolen or covertly obtained Russian and Chinese weapons that have been reverse-engineered.

This enchanting volume weaves together verse to bring to life the mythical creatures and legendary figures of ancient Scotland. Accompanied by insightful explanatory notes, it delves into the fascinating characters and folk tales that inspired the authors poetry. (Introduction by Matthew Reece)

🎙️ The Toon Room Podcast — Where the Animation Industry Talks to Itself The Toon Room Podcast is your pass into the real world of animation and to the people making it, the challenges shaping it, and the future barreling toward it faster than anyone planned. From artists to showrunners, indie rebels to studio veterans, we sit down with the voices driving animation forward and we ask - Why don't you quit? 🤷‍♂️ Important - this podcast is less concerned about executive decisions and the ever changing business side of things. We are interested in people. So it's not promotional...

The Tazza Farnese is one of the most admired objects from classical antiquity. A libation bowl carved from banded agate, it features Medusa's head on its outside and, inside, an assembly of Egyptian gods. For more than two millennia, these radiant figures have mesmerized emperors and artists, popes and thieves, merchants and museum goers. In this, the first book-length account of this renowned masterpiece, Marina Belozerskaya traces its fascinating journey through history. That it has survived at all is a miracle.

A relatively brief history of the life and conquests of Alexander the Great. - Summary by KevinS

Racine caused furour in the French theater community with his second play, Alexander the Great, when "The sensitive poet seems to have been disgusted by the manner in which it was being acted; for, a fortnight after it had been put on the boards at the Palais Royal [by Moliere], Moliere's company learned with astonishment and indignation that it was being simultaneously performed at a rival theatre.""The story of this drama is derived from Quintus Curtius, Plutarch, and Justin." Racine followed the rules of classical French dramatists: one main plot, action takes place in one day and at one ...

Alexander Hamilton was a significant figure in the political and economic development of the early United States. He served in the American Revolutionary War and became an aide to General George Washington. He was one of the authors (along with John Jay and James Madison) of a series of essays know as The Federalist Papers, which were written in support of the ratification of the proposed Constitution. Scholars and others still refer to these essays to this day for interpretation of the Constitution. As the first Secretary of the Treasury in George Washington’s Cabinet, Hamilton was a ...

Alexander the Great was one of the most successful military commanders in history, and was undefeated in battle. By the time of his death, he had conquered most of the world known to the ancient Greeks.Alexander the Great is one of many biographies aimed at young people written by Jacob Abbott and his brother. The biographies are written in such a way that makes them appealing and easily accessible to everyone. - Written by Wikipedia and Lizzie Driver

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Embark on a riveting journey with Alexander Selkirk, a Scottish sailor turned buccaneer, who survived four years of isolation on a deserted island off the coast of Chile. This enthralling account is not just about his battle against nature, but also an introspective look into Selkirks life before the ordeal. Author Howell meticulously researched Selkirk’s life, delving into parish records of his hometown, Largo in Fife, Scotland, conducting interviews with surviving relatives, and sifting through accounts of his fellow sailors. Discover the real-life “survivor man” narrative,...

Alexander Hamilton Laidlaw was born in Scotland. He graduated from Philadelphia Central High School in 1845. He practiced medicine from 1856-1905 and published some works including Soldier Songs and Love Songs, 1898, from which our Fortnightly Poem is taken. (David Lawrence)

Dive into the philosophical world of Aristotle with Rhetoric to Alexander and On Virtues and Vices. While some attribute Rhetoric to Alexander to Aristotle, others think it was the work of Anaximenes of Lampsacus. This captivating work, translated by Edward Seymour Forster, explores the art of persuasion. On Virtues and Vices, also attributed to Aristotle, is the briefest of his four ethical treatises. Unravel Aristotles thoughts on morality in this translation by J. Solomon. Both summaries are adapted from Wikipedia by Geoffrey Edwards.