LIBROS DEL AUTOR: knowles

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  • A Garden Wall in Provence
    Carrie Jane Knowles
    A Love story about good bread, good neighbors, and the fickle winds of the mistral. (Recipes included). A chaotic week of mishaps and misunderstandings in Avignon, France. In this light-hearted story of family and love, Madame Reynaud reigns at the helm of her neighborhood. Her daughter Monique, who years ago was maimed by the violent mistral wind, is determined to break free f...
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    24,51 €

  • Pierrot and his world
    Marika Takanishi Knowles
    Pierrot, a theatrical stock character known by his distinctive costume of loose white tunic and trousers, is a ubiquitous figure in French art and culture. This richly illustrated book offers an account of Pierrot’s recurrence in painting, printmaking, photography and film, tracing this distinctive type from the art of Antoine Watteau to the cinema of Occupied France. As a visu...
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    46,49 €

  • Grief Journal
    Denitrius Knowles
    'I have both suppressed grief and been suffocated by it; back and forth and everything in between. When I became proactive and started to navigate my grief, I found myself more grateful for what I had than bitter about what I lost.' - Denitrius ’Niecy’ KnowlesDrawing from both her personal journey and professional wisdom, the Grief Journal is thoughtfully infused with compassio...
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    21,53 €

  • American Harvest
    Rev. Bobby Knowles
    On May 17, 1868, a British sailing vessel carrying 153 Japanese emigrants slipped out of Yokohama Harbor before dawn-becoming illegal travelers in an uncertain voyage that would spark an international incident. Yet from this controversial beginning would flow one of the great American immigration stories.Over the next century, more than 400,000 Japanese would cross the Pacific,...
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    21,26 €

  • Sure Foundations
    Brett Knowles
    This book focuses on the relevance of Christianity for the twenty-first-century world. It addresses questions such as:-Is Jesus real?-Can we know that Jesus rose from the dead?-Does Christianity have a sure foundation?It examines Jesus’s historicity, the significance of the empty tomb, and the unexpected, transformative impacts of the early disciples’ encounters with the risen ...
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    8,04 €

  • Tom’s Secret
    Yvonne Knowles
    On Tom’s Thirteenth Birthday, his life will change forever. Tom must hide this big secret from his sister and his school friends who, become suspicious when Tom is caught doing strange things.Will Tom be able to keep his secret? Or will they find out what Tom’s secret is? ...
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    9,53 €

  • Learn to Fish Coloring Book for Kids
    Dennis James Knowles / Gail Ann Grizzell
    Hey there, young explorer! Ready to dive into a world of fishing? This coloring book is your ticket to the exciting adventures of beginning anglers. We know you’re a whiz with gadgets, but how about swapping your screen time for some water time?Within this coloring book, you’ll discover a wealth of activities and drawings, from learning about fishing gear and safety measures to...
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    8,37 €

  • Mariposa Linda
    William C. Knowles
    Mariposa Linda, the most notorious drug cartel leader, sits on her Miami beach condo balcony and directs the worldwide distribution of cocaine and the laundering of drug cartel cash. The enemy aliens want her to influence the votes of American politicians to keep the outer planets from receiving immigrants and more sophisticated weapons; for this, they give her flawless diamond...
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    12,88 €

  • The Life and Work of Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (1646-1716)
    Austin Knowles
    Leibniz unleashed ideas that helped invent calculus, imagined a universal language of thought, rewired how states keep records, and tried to reconcile God, science, and human freedom. This book follows that restless intelligence across mathematics, metaphysics, theology, diplomacy, and the institutions that make reason public. It’s part intellectual biography, part programmatic...
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    18,88 €

  • Leibniz’s Account of Freedom, Determinism, and Moral Responsibility
    Austin Knowles
    This book reimagines one of history’s most rigorous rationalists as a thinker for our age. This accessible, argument-driven book shows how Leibniz’s metaphysics-monads, complete concepts, and a careful taxonomy of necessity-can sustain a powerful, humane account of moral responsibility: one that preserves intelligible reasons for action, protects individual dignity, and still a...
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    15,95 €

  • Friendship, Pleasure, and the Good Life in Epicurean Philosophy
    Austin Knowles
    Epicurus reimagined happiness as a craft you could practice, teach, and share - not a luxury for the few. This book brings that practical, humane program to life: clear, accessible philosophy paired with a living social design for calmer minds, steadier desires, and deeper friendships. Drawing on Epicurus’ letters, the Principal Doctrines, and Lucretius’ poetic therapy, it show...
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    18,62 €

  • The Western Ethical Traditions
    Austin Knowles
    This book traces the lives, ideas, and institutions that have shaped how humans answer the oldest moral question-how should one live? Moving from Socratic interrogation through Platonic visions and Aristotelian practice to Hellenistic therapies, medieval syntheses, modern ruptures, and a twenty-first-century reconfiguration, the work blends close readings of primary texts with ...
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    18,41 €

  • The Moral Canvas
    Austin Knowles
    A sweeping guide to moral life in the 21st century, this book offers a practical and ambitious blueprint for living together under conditions of technological power, global interdependence, and deep moral disagreement. Blending classic philosophical wisdom with contemporary case studies, it moves from the intimate spaces where character is formed to the institutional arenas tha...
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    18,51 €

  • Religious Morality and Secular Ethics
    Austin Knowles
    This book offers a rigorous, humane map for thinking about right and wrong in deeply plural societies, bringing together classic texts and contemporary dilemmas to show how religious conviction and secular reasoning can clash, converge, and cooperate. Readers will find clear explanations of long-standing puzzles-the Euthyphro dilemma, autonomy versus authority, moral luck-along...
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    19,00 €

  • The Rise of Modern Thought
    Austin Knowles
    In a world shaken by scientific revolution, religious warfare, and political upheaval, a group of extraordinary thinkers forged new ways of understanding reality, knowledge, and human nature that continue to shape our lives today. 'The Rise of Modern Thought' takes readers on an intellectual journey through the most transformative period in Western philosophy, revealing how bri...
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    18,58 €

  • The Early Anglican Responses to Thomas Hobbes’ Political Theory
    Austin Knowles
    In the tumultuous aftermath of the English Civil War, as a nation struggled to rebuild itself from the ashes of regicide and revolution, a philosophical bombshell detonated in London’s intellectual circles. Thomas Hobbes’ masterwork Leviathan presented a vision of humanity, politics, and religion so radical that it threatened the very foundations of Christian society. With its ...
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    19,25 €

  • John Bramhall’s Defense of Free Will Against Thomas Hobbes
    Austin Knowles
    In a Parisian salon in 1645, as civil war tore England apart, two brilliant exiles engaged in a conversation that would ignite one of history’s most profound philosophical battles. John Bramhall, the formidable Anglican bishop, confronted Thomas Hobbes, the revolutionary materialist philosopher, on humanity’s most fundamental question: Are we truly free, or merely cogs in a det...
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    18,09 €

  • Leviathan’s Shadow
    Austin Knowles
    When Thomas Hobbes published his masterpiece Leviathan in 1651, he unleashed one of the most explosive and controversial political theories ever written. In the tumultuous aftermath of the English Civil War, Hobbes dared to suggest that humans were naturally selfish creatures who required an all-powerful sovereign to prevent society from collapsing into a 'war of all against al...
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    18,94 €

  • The Renaissance Revival of Classical Learning
    Austin Knowles
    In the shadow of medieval cathedrals, a revolutionary intellectual movement was taking shape that would transform Western civilization forever. The Renaissance Revival of Classical Learning takes readers on a captivating journey through one of history’s most pivotal cultural revolutions, when scholars, artists, and thinkers rediscovered the forgotten treasures of ancient Greece...
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    19,23 €

  • Faithful Years , Full Life
    Rev. Bobby Knowles
    You can never finish life with God. Every morning gives a new chance to learn, serve others, and be joyful. Faithful Years, Full Life tells people from all walks of life to discover meaning in every season, even if the calendar says it’s winter. Rev. Bobby Knowles uses the Bible, practical counsel, and stories from his job as a minister to show people how to take care of th...
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    10,13 €

  • Hell on Earth
    Rev. Bobby Knowles
    Everywhere we look today, the world feels like it is burning-political unrest, broken families, violence in our communities, and a constant stream of fear and despair. For many, life itself has begun to feel like a kind of living hell. Yet, in the middle of the fire, there is a God who has not abandoned us.Hell on Earth: Finding Redemption in a World on Fire is a pastor’s heart...
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    11,54 €

  • Famous Composers and Their Works (Volume 1)
    John Knowles Paine / Karl Klauser
    Unlock the enchanting world of classical music with 'Famous Composers and Their Works (Volume 1),' a captivating journey through the lives and legacies of the most notable composers in history. This extraordinary volume, now republished by Alpha Editions after decades of being out of print, is not merely a reprint; it s a meticulously restored collector s item and a cultural tr...
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    21,73 €

  • Famous Composers and Their Works (Volume 2)
    John Knowles Paine / Karl Klauser
    Unlock the enchanting world of classical music with 'Famous Composers and Their Works (Volume 2),' a remarkable journey through the lives and legacies of history’s most renowned composers. This captivating volume, now republished by Alpha Editions after decades of being out of print, is a treasure trove for both casual readers and dedicated classical music enthusiasts. Dive dee...
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    21,73 €

  • Famous European Artists
    Sarah Knowles Bolton
    Uncover the vibrant tapestry of European artistry with 'Famous European Artists,' a captivating journey through the lives and legacies of iconic painters who shaped art history. This remarkable book, now republished by Alpha Editions after decades of being out of print, invites you to explore the brilliance of the Renaissance and beyond, celebrating the cultural heritage that c...
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    18,46 €

  • Lady Dalton’s Deception
    Leslie V Knowles
    Lady Dalton, known in Halifax, Nova Scotia, as Mrs. Bennett, has learned that she is not as useless as her husband declared. She fled his abuses, changed her name, and claimed to be a widow when she established her school for young ladies. It is a deception that has allowed her to survive but that means she must protect her reputation at all costs. After two years she has begun...
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    11,99 €

  • Sugar Grove Academy
    Whitney Knowles
    What if your ordinary school day ended with a kidnapping... and a magical awakening? Cortney Gayle thought her biggest challenge this year would be the fourth-grade spelling bee-until two mysterious men in black suits show up at her classroom and change her life forever. Taken from her familiar world and thrust into the enchanted halls of Sugar Grove Academy, a secret school hi...
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    10,80 €

  • The Web Of Time
    Robert E. Knowles
    Step into a world where time weaves its intricate web, capturing the essence of human experience in 'The Web of Time' by Robert E. Knowles. Once lost to the sands of time, this literary gem has been lovingly restored and republished by Alpha Editions, making it available for today s readers and future generations. This is not just a reprint; it s a collector s item and a cultur...
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    18,62 €

  • A Maid Of Brittany A Romance
    Mabel Winifred Knowles
    A maid of Brittany: A romance delves into the collision between inherited obligation and personal conscience in a time defined by suspicion and shifting alliances. The story unfolds in a land fragmented by war and loyalty, where justice is often shaped by fear and reputation. It explores how compassion becomes resistance in a culture where duty can obscure truth. Through a sett...
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    14,57 €

  • The Life and Writings of Henry Fuseli, Volume 3 (of 3)
    Henry Fuseli / John Knowles
    Delve into the world of Swiss Romanticism with 'The life and writings of Henry Fuseli, Volume III (of 3),' a biographical exploration of the life and work of the influential painter Henry Fuseli. Compiled by Henry Fuseli and John Knowles, this volume offers a detailed look at Fuseli’s artistic journey, showcasing his contributions to European art.This meticulously prepared prin...
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    21,15 €

  • Famous Composers and Their Works
    John Knowles Paine / Karl Klauser / Theodore Thomas
    Delve into the fascinating world of classical music with 'Famous Composers and their Works, Volume 1.' This meticulously prepared volume offers a captivating journey through music history, exploring the lives and legacies of influential composers. Discover insightful perspectives on their most celebrated works, enriching your understanding and appreciation of their enduring con...
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    27,04 €