In this luminous portrait of Paris, the celebrated historian gives us the history, culture, disasters, and triumphs of one of the world's truly great cities. While Paris may be many things, it is never boring. From the rise of Philippe Auguste through the reigns of Henry IV and Louis XIV (who abandoned Paris for Versailles); Napoleon's rise and fall; Baron Haussmann's rebuilding of Paris (at the cost of much of the medieval city); the Belle Epoque...

The Seven Ages of Woman is a novel written by Compton MacKenzie, a Scottish author known for his diverse body of work, which includes novels, essays, and plays. The novel was first published in 1930 and explores the various stages of a woman's life through the experiences of the central character, Jenny Pearl. The narrative is structured around the concept of the "seven ages" of a woman's life, a reference to the famous "All the world's a stage" monologue...

In this enthralling and illuminating book, Eric Chaisson, author of the classic work Cosmic Dawn, synthesizes current scientific thinking regarding the origin and evolution of the universe. How did everything around us-the air, the land, the sea, and the stars-come to be? What is the source of order, form, and structure characterizing all material things? Drawing on recent breakthroughs in astrophysics and biochemistry, Chaisson explores the development...

A Study Guide for William Shakespeare's "Seven Ages of Man," excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Poetry for Students. This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for further reading; and much more. For any literature project, trust Poetry for Students for all of your research needs.

What is the church? What does it look like? What should it look like? For answers to these questions David Alan Black looks to the first century church and our founding documents in the New Testament. What were the characteristics of a Christian assembly in the first century? In his study he finds seven things that defined the church then: Evangelistic Preaching, Christian Baptism, Apostolic Teaching, Genuine Relationships, Christ-Centered Gatherings,...

The ultimate self-help book for anyone who wishes to improve their life and become more successful. The Secret of the Ages is Robert Collier's bestselling book of life. The Secret of the Ages has been the blueprint for many modern self-help books. It gives its readers the tools they will need to improve their lives and make the decisions that will lead to their happiness and success. In these seven volumes, Robert Collier shares his secrets of success,...