White Press imprint: 911 books

This early work by Alfred Russel Wallace was originally published in 1885 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'Bad Times' is an essay on the economics and policies of trade and governmental expenditure. Alfred Russel Wallace was born on 8th January 1823 in the village...

This early work by Alfred Russel Wallace was originally published in 1913 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'Social Environment and Moral Progress' is a work that looks at various civilisations and cultural environments and analyses their social morality. Alfred...

Why is Economics not an Evolutionary Science' was first published in 1898 in the Quarterly Journal of Economics. It's author, Thorstein Veblen, was the son of Norwegian American immigrants. He grew up to become a prominent economist and sociologist, producing many books and articles. The subject of...

The Socialist Economics of Karl Marx and His Followers' was first published in 1906, in the Quarterly Journal of Economics. It's author, Thorstein Veblen, was the son of Norwegian American immigrants. He grew up to become a prominent economist and sociologist, producing many books and articles, and...

Originally published in 1909, this is a work by Thorstein Veblen, an American economist and sociologist. It is an article written for the Journal of Political Economy publication outlining some of his theories on economics. We are republishing this work with a brand new introductory biography of the...

Originally published in 1899, this is a work by Thorstein Veblen, an American economist and sociologist. It is an article written for the American Journal of Sociology publication outlining some of his theories on work. We are republishing this work with a brand new introductory biography of the author...

Thorstein Veblen was probably the greatest economist working in early 20th century America. In this treatise, Veblen sets out the preconceptions and uninformed ideas people have when beginning to study the economy, taking each problem and addressing it in turn, hoping to open the readers mind to a...

This early work by Alfred Russel Wallace was originally published in 1892 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'Land Nationalisation its Necessity and its Aims Being a Comparison of the System of Landlord and Tenant with that of Occupying Ownership in their Influence...

The Place of Science in Modern Civilisation and Other Essays' was first published in 1919. It's author, Thorstein Veblen, was the son of Norwegian American immigrants. He grew up to become a prominent economist and sociologist, producing many books and articles, and is often remembered for his use...

This essay was originally written for the Literary Society with the intention of proving that ghosts do indeed exist and that they are natural rather than preternatural in origin. The author bases his theory upon cases which he claims were all capable of being authenticated by contemporary members...

This vintage book contains a detailed description of a clock allegedly powered by perpetual motion, complete with diagrams, explanations, and photographs. Although true perpetual motion is still considered impossible, this volume will appeal to those with an interest in the various historical attempts...

This vintage book contains a complete guide to horology. Horology is the science of measuring time and constructing timepieces. This volume contains information on all aspects ranging from basic principles to oiling, cleaning, adjusting, and much more. Written in simple language and profusely illustrated,...

This vintage book contains a complete guide to contemporary methods and techniques employed in horology and clockmaking. It was originally designed for the edification of young watchmakers and contains a wealth of useful information presented clearly and in simple language. This volume is highly recommended...

This is a vintage guide to making an array of soft toys out of various materials. With simple, step-by-step instructions and helpful diagrams, this volume is ideal for people with little previous experiences and is not to be missed by those looking for exciting new craft ideas. Contents include: "Introductory",...