Sir: 2052 books
by Sir Walter Scott
Language: English
Release Date: September 12, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: September 12, 2012
Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet (15 August 1771 – 21 September 1832) was a Scottish historical novelist, playwright, and poet, popular throughout much of the world during his time. Scott was the first English-language author to have a truly international career in his lifetime, with many contemporary...
by Sir Sydney Alfred Smith
Language: English
Release Date: June 28, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: June 28, 2017
First published in 1959, this is the autobiography of one of the greatest authorities ever on forensic medicine, who was a contemporary and, from time to time, a courtroom opponent of Sir Bernard Spilsbury.
The author describes his early days in New Zealand, his days in Edinburgh and his First...
How to Ride a Bike
From Starting Out to Peak Performance
Language: English
Release Date: September 20, 2018
'Chris is someone I've always looked up to. A true role model.' - Geraint Thomas, 2018 Tour de France winner
An invaluable manual for cyclists of all ages, experience and ability, which will help them achieve peak performance.
Full of practical advice, this book includes information on:
Strength...
Three Voyages For The Discovery Of A Northwest Passage - Volume 1 (Illustrated)
From The Atlantic To The Pacific, And Narrative Of An Attempt To Reach The North Pole Volume I
Language: English
Release Date: April 30, 2014
The Northwest Passage is a sea route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through the Arctic Ocean. Interest kindled in 1564 after Jacques Cartier's discovery of the mouth of the Saint Lawrence River, Martin Frobisher had formed a resolution to undertake the challenge of forging a trade route...
by Sir Percy Alden
Language: English
Release Date: March 17, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: March 17, 2016
Originally published in 1937, Aspects of a Changing Social Structure presents lectures delivered in 1936 on behalf of the Sir Halley Stewart Trust. These lectures focus on discussing the interest that government was beginning to take in Britain’s social welfare and industrial patterns. Topics covered...
by Sir Isaac Newton
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2012
Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727) is without a doubt one of the most well-known and influential scientists in history; he made incalculable contributions to the fields of physics, mathematics, astronomy, philosophy and theology. From 1670 to 1672, Newton lectured on optics while developing his theory of color....
by Sir Isaac Newton, Knt
Language: English
Release Date: May 9, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: May 9, 2014
Opticks: by Sir Isaac Newton, Knt.
Greek Military Intelligence and the Crescent
Estimating the Turkish Threat - Crises, Leadership and Strategic Analyses 1974-1996
Language: English
Release Date: May 15, 2013
During the 1987 Greek-Turkish crisis, Greek military intelligence provided essential information on Turkey’s limited military preparations, so helping to prevent an escalation to confrontation. In the 1996 crisis, Greek military intelligence failed to provide tactical information and details of...
Discovering Classical Music: Prokofiev
His Life, The Person, His Music
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2016
"I recommend this book wholeheartedly to new music lovers" – Sir Charles Groves CBE
Thanks to Nigel Kennedy and Pavarotti, millions of people have recently discovered that classical music is a highly enjoyable experience, perhaps contrary to their expectations. But the world of...
Discovering Classical Music: Schumann
His Life, The Person, His Music
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2016
"I recommend this book wholeheartedly to new music lovers" – Sir Charles Groves CBE
Thanks to Nigel Kennedy and Pavarotti, millions of people have recently discovered that classical music is a highly enjoyable experience, perhaps contrary to their expectations. But the world of...
Discovering Classical Music: Ravel
His Life, The Person, His Music
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2016
"I recommend this book wholeheartedly to new music lovers" – Sir Charles Groves CBE
Thanks to Nigel Kennedy and Pavarotti, millions of people have recently discovered that classical music is a highly enjoyable experience, perhaps contrary to their expectations. But the world of...
Discovering Classical Music: Gluck
His Life, The Person, His Music
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2016
"I recommend this book wholeheartedly to new music lovers" – Sir Charles Groves CBE
Thanks to Nigel Kennedy and Pavarotti, millions of people have recently discovered that classical music is a highly enjoyable experience, perhaps contrary to their expectations. But the world of...
by Field Marshal Sir Evelyn Wood V.C. G.C.B., G.C.M.G.
Language: English
Release Date: February 18, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: February 18, 2013
Field Marshal Wood ranks as one of the most eminent soldiers of the Victorian era of the British Empire. He served with distinction in the mud and misery of the Crimean War, the Indian Mutiny, Wolseley’s Ishanti War, the Zulu War and in Egypt and the Sudan. His actions on attacking a gang of robbers...
by Sir James H. Jeans
Language: English
Release Date: June 14, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: June 14, 2012
Sir James Jeans, noted British scientist, has given a physical analysis of musical sounds, in what is considered to be the best exposition on the subject, a book of great intellectual stature. His aim has been to convey precise information, in a simple non-technical way, that will be of interest to...