Thomas Dixon Jr. était un auteur américain dont les œuvres explorent les questions sociales et raciales complexes du sud des États-Unis. Son écriture examine souvent le conflit entre tradition et progrès, plongeant dans de profonds dilemmes moraux et des relations humaines. Le style de Dixon se caractérise par une narration forte et des explorations perspicaces de la psychologie de ses personnages. Son héritage littéraire reflète un profond engagement envers la justice sociale et la condition humaine.
The book is a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, preserving its cultural significance despite potential imperfections like marks and flawed pages. It aims to protect and promote literature by providing affordable, high-quality editions that remain true to the original text, ensuring accessibility for contemporary readers.
A significant and original contribution to the ongoing debate about emotion and rationality.
Emotions are complex mental states that resist reduction. Intimate and private, yet gaining substance and significance from their social and cultural context, their history is plural. It occupies the intersection of history of ideas, of the body, of subjectivity, and social and cultural history. This book explores its many facets.
This concise, no-nonsense guidebook de-mystifies first-class degrees in the arts, humanities and social sciences by explaining how to develop excellent reading, thinking and writing skills.
The story unfolds with an invasion of America by a covertly assembled army from the Imperial Confederation of Europe, blending themes of patriotism and feminism as suffragettes ally with fervent nationalists. Set against the backdrop of World War I, the narrative features dramatic events, including German forces attacking New York and sinking battleships in 1918. Originally published in 1916, this sequel to The Clansman offers a gripping exploration of American preparedness during a time of crisis.
An insightful cultural history, and an invitation to reassess our own perception of tears as a healthy emotional response: timely and thought- provoking. Juanita Coulson, The Lady
This book explains the philosophical and historical concepts that shape current debates about science and religion. It also considers some of the themes and issues that have become more prominent in the past decade, such as science denial, climate change and environmentalism, and religion and public health - including responses to Covid-19.
This 18th-century guidebook to the area around Ingleborough, a mountain in Yorkshire, England, provides a fascinating glimpse into the landscape and culture of the time. Dixon includes detailed descriptions of local landmarks, as well as stories about the people who lived in this remote corner of England. This edition includes an introduction on the history of travel writing and its importance in understanding the past.
In this technical guide, Thomas Dixon provides a comprehensive look at the use of slide rules in mathematical calculations. From the basics of slide rule operation to advanced techniques, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and use of this venerable tool.
Paint your cage however you like. It's still a cage.