LIBROS DEL AUTOR: berkeley

308 resultados para LIBROS DEL AUTOR: berkeley

  • The poisoned chocolates case
    Anthony Berkeley
    A box of sumptuous chocolates arrives at a fashionable London club, its alluring exterior concealing a deadly secret. The air is thick with suspicion as a seemingly innocent indulgence turns fatal, drawing a circle of amateur sleuths and seasoned investigators into a web of intrigue where every clue is shadowed by uncertainty. Set amid the sophistication and wit of 1920s societ...
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    20,59 €

  • The Layton Court Mystery
    Berkeley
    A wealthy host is found dead at Layton Court under circumstances that seem to support an obvious explanation, but amateur detective Roger Sheringham is not satisfied. The facts appear to fit too neatly, and what looks like a straightforward case begins to fracture under closer examination.With his friend Alec at his side, Sheringham tests physical clues, motives, timelines, and...
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    14,73 €

  • The Amateur Crime (Cram Edition)
    Anthony Berkeley
    This XpressRead Cram Edition of The amateur crime pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.Delve into the shadowy world of crime and deception with Anthony Berkeley Cox’s gripping detective novel, 'The Amateur Crime.' A master of psychological suspense, Cox crafts a compelling mystery perfect for ...
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    26,03 €

  • Bound to Burn
    S.E. Berkeley
    Only the men I love can save me from my curse... but they are sworn enemies. Can I bind them to me before I burn?After night falls, when the respectable customers have left and her bookshop is quiet, Astoria sells illegal and bloodthirsty grimoires filled with dark magic. It’s dangerous work, but her irresistibly charming book-thief partner, Lucas, makes the risks feel like a g...
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    13,34 €

  • The Layton Court Mystery (Cram Edition)
    Anthony Berkeley
    This XpressRead Cram Edition of The Layton Court mystery pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.Delve into the intricate world of 'The Layton Court Mystery' by Anthony Berkeley, a classic of detective fiction. When a crime shatters the peace of the English countryside, the police investigation b...
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    26,18 €

  • The Works of George Berkeley
    Alexander Campbell Fraser / George Berkeley
    This XpressRead Cram Edition of The Works of George Berkeley pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.Delve into the foundational writings of George Berkeley with 'The Works of George Berkeley, Vol. 1 (of 4): Philosophical Works, 1705-21.' This meticulously prepared print edition presents Berkeley...
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    34,56 €

  • The Layton Court mystery
    Anthony Berkeley
    A single gunshot shatters the peace of an idyllic English manor, and in its echo, the genteel world of the interwar British countryside is upended. Beneath the veneer of civility, secrets fester and suspicion flourishes-a country house murder that transforms a weekend retreat into a labyrinth of clues and motives. For those drawn to the golden age detective novel, this masterwo...
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    20,44 €

  • Addresses on Surgical Subjects
    Berkeley Moynihan
    'Addresses on Surgical Subjects' presents a compelling collection of lectures and papers by the esteemed British surgeon Berkeley Moynihan, 1st Baron Moynihan. As a leading figure in the evolution of modern surgery during the early 20th century, Moynihan offers profound insights into the clinical practice, ethics, and philosophy of the surgical profession. The work covers a bro...
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    27,09 €

  • Havelock Ellis, in Appreciation
    N. J. : Pub. priv. ... Berkeley Heights
    'Havelock Ellis, in Appreciation' is a commemorative exploration into the life and intellectual legacy of one of the most influential figures in modern psychology and social reform. This volume serves as a profound tribute to Ellis’s pioneering work in the scientific study of human sexuality and his expansive contributions to literature and philosophy.As a physician and writer,...
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    26,95 €

  • Berkeley
    George Berkeley / Mary Whiton Calkins
    'Berkeley: Essay, Principles, Dialogues: With Selections From Other Writings' offers a comprehensive overview of the revolutionary thought of George Berkeley, one of the most influential figures in the history of modern philosophy. This collection brings together his most significant works, including the seminal 'An Essay towards a New Theory of Vision,' 'A Treatise Concerning ...
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    29,72 €

  • A Treatise Concerning the Principles of Human Knowledge
    George Berkeley
    'A Treatise Concerning the Principles of Human Knowledge' is a seminal work of early modern philosophy that presents George Berkeley’s theory of immaterialism. Berkeley argues against the existence of material substance, asserting instead that reality consists exclusively of minds and their ideas. His central thesis, esse est percipi (to be is to be perceived), posits that phys...
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    21,16 €

  • A New Theory of Vision and Other Select Philosophical Writings
    Georges Berkeley
    'A New Theory of Vision and Other Select Philosophical Writings' offers a profound exploration into the nature of human perception and the foundations of reality through the works of George Berkeley, one of the most influential figures in British empiricism. In the primary treatise, Berkeley challenges contemporary assumptions about how we see the world, arguing that our percep...
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    26,03 €

  • Roger Sheringham and the Vane Mystery
    Anthony Berkeley
    'Roger Sheringham and the Vane Mystery' is a compelling masterpiece of the Golden Age of British detective fiction. When a young woman is found dead at the base of a cliff, the police are ready to label it a suicide. However, the brilliant and eccentric amateur detective Roger Sheringham is convinced that a murderer is at large. Sheringham, known for his acerbic wit and unortho...
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    26,11 €

  • English Philosophers
    Berkeley / HUME / Locke
    'English Philosophers' brings together the seminal works of three of the most influential thinkers in the history of Western thought: John Locke, George Berkeley, and David Hume. As the primary architects of British Empiricism, these philosophers shifted the focus of intellectual inquiry from abstract speculation to the rigorous examination of human experience. This collection ...
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    27,91 €

  • Unparliamentary Papers and Other Diversions
    Reginald Berkeley
    'Unparliamentary Papers and Other Diversions' is a sharp and witty collection of satirical sketches and essays that offer a playful critique of British political life and social conventions in the early twentieth century. Penned by Reginald Berkeley, a figure well-versed in the corridors of power as both a playwright and a Member of Parliament, the work serves as a clever parod...
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    25,20 €

  • The Principles and Practice of Endocrine Medicine
    William Nathaniel Berkeley
    'The Principles and Practice of Endocrine Medicine' offers a comprehensive overview of the field of endocrinology during its formative years. This work synthesizes the medical knowledge of the early 20th century regarding internal secretions and the ductless glands. The text provides detailed clinical observations and theoretical foundations for treating endocrine disorders, co...
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    27,04 €

  • Ghetto
    Ann Sawyer Berkeley
    'Ghetto' is a powerful exploration of urban existence and social stratification in the early twentieth century. Written by Ann Sawyer Berkeley and appearing in 1928, this work provides a window into the complex realities of life within densely populated city neighborhoods. The narrative focuses on the interpersonal relationships and survival strategies of individuals living in ...
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    26,15 €

  • Crossing the Floor
    Humphry Berkeley
    Originally published in 1972, this book is an account of the events which led Humphry Berkeley to join the Labour Party after seven years a Conservative Member of Parliament and twenty years as a member of the Conservative Party. ...
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    61,42 €

  • The Myth That Will Not Die
    Humphry Berkeley
    No figure in the Labour movement has attracted such extremes of emotion as has James Ramsay MacDonald. Originally published in 1978, this book provides an answer to the charge that MacDonald deliberately betrayed the Labour movement. ...
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    61,56 €

  • The Power of the Prime Minister
    Humphry Berkeley
    Originally published in 1968, the theme of this book is the decline of the influence of the House of Commons in general and the rise in particular in the power of the Prime Minister. The author looks behind the myths of how our constitution operates to describe what was actually happening in practice in the late 20th Century. ...
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    61,64 €

  • Enoch Crane
    F. Berkeley Smith / Francis Hopkinson Smith
    In the heart of a small-town setting, where whispers of societal expectations echo through the dusty streets, emerges a tale of profound personal redemption. This historical fiction novel, once lost to the sands of time, paints a vivid portrait of rural American life in the late 1800s. As the protagonist navigates the complexities of 19th-century literature, readers are transpo...
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    19,49 €

  • The Poisoned Chocolates Case
    Anthony Berkeley
    'The poisoned chocolates case' by Anthony Berkeley stands as a masterful example of classic detective fiction, inviting readers into a labyrinthine whodunit that has captivated generations. This ingenious mystery plunges into a perplexing scenario: a box of chocolates, innocently delivered, becomes the instrument of a chilling crime.Anthony Berkeley brilliantly crafts a puzzle ...
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    23,05 €

  • A Treatise Concerning The Principles Of Human Knowledge
    George Berkeley
    A treatise concerning the principles of human knowledge examines the roots of knowledge and the reality that shapes perception. The book delves into the question of true existence, proposing that the outside world is not formed of material objects independent of observation but consists entirely of ideas linked to perceiving minds. It challenges traditional philosophy by urging...
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    10,65 €

  • An Essay Towards A New Theory Of Vision
    George Berkeley
    An essay towards: A new theory of vision examines how the human mind learns to interpret what the eyes receive, arguing that sight alone does not reveal distance, size, or spatial relationships. The work proposes that vision is not a direct gateway to understanding the external world but a process shaped by experience, where the mind connects visual sensations with memories for...
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    9,48 €

  • The Querist
    George Berkeley
    The querist presents a series of philosophical questions that addresses the socio-economic challenges facing Ireland, focusing on the nature of wealth, poverty, and industry. Through these carefully posed queries, the work encourages reflection on whether prosperity which can coexist with widespread idleness, the root causes of poverty in a society where basic needs are met, an...
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    10,56 €

  • Three Dialogues Between Hylas And Philonous In Opposition To Sceptics And Atheists
    George Berkeley
    Three dialogues between Hylas and Philonous in opposition to sceptics and atheists presents a conversational exploration of how reality is understood and what can truly be known. Through a sequence of intellectual debates, the work challenges the assumption that the physical world exists independently of perception. Instead of accepting that objects have an existence outside th...
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    10,77 €

  • THE REMEMBRANCE
    Jonathan Berkeley
    What if everything you’ve been taught to believe-about history, religion, science, and even yourself-was designed to make you forget who you truly are? The Remembrance is not just a book; it is an activation. Jonathan Berkeley takes you on a journey through forgotten histories, hidden symbols, and timeless truths buried beneath centuries of control. From Atlantis to the present...
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    16,42 €

  • EL RECUERDO
    Jonathan Berkeley
    Updated Spanish description for his book:¿Qué pasaría si todo lo que te han enseñado a creer sobre la historia, la religión, la ciencia e incluso sobre ti mismo -hubiera sido deseado para que olvidaras quién eres en realidad?El Recuerdo no es solo un libro; es una activación. Jonathan Berkeley te guía a través de historias olvidadas, símbolos ocultos y verdades eternas enterrad...
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    17,63 €

  • A Game of Fallen Stars
    S.E. Berkeley
    A Life-Changing Encounter with Magic, Romance, and DangerEthan is drowning in corporate burnout and heartache. Seeking escape, he retreats to the peaceful isolation of Parkfield, a quiet town in central California, hoping to heal. But his sabbatical takes an unexpected turn when a mysterious creature crashes into his front yard—Star, a being of pure magic, stranded in a world d...
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    22,03 €

  • The Essentials Of Bandaging; Including The Management Of Fractures And Dislocations, With Directions For Using Other Surgical Apparatus
    Berkeley Hill
    A timeless practical manual reborn: discover the lost art of care that saves limbs and lives.The Essentials of Bandaging is a concise, hands-on guide to bandaging techniques, fracture management, and dislocation treatment that has educated surgeons, nurses, and first responders since its first publication. Clear step-by-step instruction covers wound dressing, splinting, tractio...
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    17,87 €