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  • A Modern Zoroastrian

    by Samuel Laing ...
    From some of the criticisms on the First Edition of this work I fear that the distinction I endeavoured to draw between the use of the term “polarity” in the inorganic and in the spiritual worlds has not been made sufficiently clear. I stated in the Introduction “That while the principle of polarity pervades both worlds, I am far from assuming that the laws under which it acts are identical; and ... Read more

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  • Human Origins

    by Samuel Laing ...
    The reception which has been given to my former works leads me to believe that they have had a certain educational value for those who, without being specialists, wish to keep themselves abreast of the culture of the day, and to understand the leading results and pending problems of Modern Science. Of these results the most interesting are those which bear upon the origin and evolution of the ... Read more

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  • An Expository Outline of the "Vestiges of the Natural History of Creation" With a Notice of the Author's "Explanations:" A Sequel to the Vestiges

    by Samuel Laing ...
    The author opens his subject with a brief but luminous outline of the arrangement and formation of the astral and planetary systems of the heavens. He first describes the solar system, of which our earth is a member, consisting of the sun, planets, and satellites with the less intelligible orbs termed comets, and taking as the uttermost bounds of this system the orbit of Uranus, it occupies a ... Read more

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  • Heimskringla

    by Snorri Sturlson ...
    Translated by Samuel Laing ...
    "Heimskringla" is a historical work written by the Icelandic scholar and historian Snorri Sturluson in the 13th century. The title "Heimskringla" can be translated to "The Circle of the World" in English. The work is a collection of sagas that chronicle the history of the Norwegian kings, starting with the legendary Ynglinga saga and concluding with the reign of Magnus Erlingsson in the 12th ... Read more

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  • Education and Resilience in Crisis

    Challenges and Opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa

    by Danielle Falk, Daniel Shephard, Cyril Brandt, Dieudonné Kanyerhera, Diego De la Fuente Stevens, Samuel Matabishi, Sweta Gupta, Abby Mills, Ygal Sharon, Shukrani Salvatory, Ashika Sharma, Abdi Bihi Hanaf, Muktar Hersi Mohamed, Bang Chuol, Aditi Desai ...
    Series series Bristol Studies in Comparative and International Education
    This book provides an important lens for understanding how interlocking humanitarian crises caused by armed conflict, natural disasters, forced displacement and, more recently, a global health pandemic have adversely impacted teaching and learning.It brings together evidence from multiple, diverse research-practice partnerships in seven countries: the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, ... Read more

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  • Heimskringla

    The Chronicle of the Kings of Norway

    by Snorri Sturluson ...
    Translated by Samuel Laing ...
    Snorri Sturluson's 'Heimskringla' is a remarkable piece of medieval literature that chronicles the history of the Norwegian kings from the mythological beginnings to the 12th century. Composed in Old Norse prose, the book presents a unique blend of historical facts and legendary tales, making it a valuable source for both historians and literary enthusiasts. Sturluson's intricate storytelling ... Read more

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  • Island Victory: The Battle Of Kwajalein Atoll

    by Lt.-Col. Samuel L. A. Marshall ...
    An on-the-spot history of a fight in the Pacific during World War II, Island Victory was the first battle history written by—then Lieutenant-Colonel—S. L. A. Marshall, a veteran of World War I who would serve in Korea and Vietnam and become a brigadier general in the process. After the Seventh Infantry Division drove across Kwajalein Atoll in the first days of February 1944, successfully wresting ... Read more

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  • The Forme of Cury: A Roll of Ancient English Cookery

    by Samuel de La Vallee Pegge ...
    Forme of Cury was the name given by Samuel Pegge to a roll of cookery written by the Master Cooks of King Richard II of England. It is an extensive collection of medieval English recipes and is by far the most well-known medieval guide to cooking. ... Read more

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  • Norse Sagas

    Enriched edition. Exploring the Epic Legacy of Norse Mythology and Viking Heroes

    by Anonymous, Snorri Sturluson, Darcy Wycombe8 ...
    Translated by William Morris, John Sephton, Samuel Laing, W. C. Green, Muriel A.C. Press, John Coles, G. W. DaSent, Eirikr Magnusson0, George Webbe1, W.G. Collingwood2, J. Stefansson3, F. York Powell4, Edmund Head5, Arthur Middleton Reeves6 ...
    The 'Norse Sagas' anthology presents an enthralling exploration of medieval Scandinavian literature, bringing together a rich tapestry of myths, legends, and histories that have profoundly influenced the realm of storytelling. This collection encapsulates the dramatic and often tumultuous narratives characteristic of Norse mythology and heroic sagas, ranging from epic battles and familial ... Read more

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  • Heimskringla the Olaf Sagas

    by Snorre Sturlason ...
    Translated by Samuel Laing ...
    Immerse yourself in the epic world of Norse history and mythology with Snorre Sturlason's "Heimskringla: The Olaf Sagas." This monumental work, written by one of medieval Iceland's most prominent historians, provides a detailed and captivating account of the lives and deeds of the legendary kings of Norway, with a particular focus on the sagas of Olaf Tryggvason and Saint Olaf Haraldsson. ... Read more

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  • The Collected Norse Sagas

    Epic Norse Mythology and Viking Sagas: Tales of Gods, Heroes, and Myths from Ancient Scandinavia

    by Anonymous, Snorri Sturluson ...
    Translated by William Morris, John Sephton, Samuel Laing, W. C. Green, Muriel A.C. Press, John Coles, G. W. DaSent, Eirikr Magnusson, George Webbe, W.G. Collingwood, J. Stefansson, F. York Powell, Edmund Head, Arthur Middleton Reeves ...
    The Collected Norse Sagas offers an exhilarating foray into the mythic and historical terrain of medieval Scandinavia, encapsulating the vivid dynamism and profound narrative depth of Norse literary tradition. This volume encompasses a varied range of styles from legendary to historical sagas, each contributing its own voice to the rich tapestry of Norse lore. Through a tapestry of battles, ... Read more

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  • Norse Sagas

    Kings' Sagas: Saga of Olaf Haraldson, Saga of Magnus the Good, Sagas of Icelanders: Saga of the Greenlanders, Erik the Red's Saga, Legendary Sagas: Volsunga Saga, Frithiof's Saga

    by Snorri Sturluson, Anonymous ...
    Translated by W. C. Green, Muriel A.C. Press, John Coles, G. W. DaSent, William Morris, Eirikr Magnusson, John Sephton, George Webbe, W.G. Collingwood, J. Stefansson, F. York Powell, Edmund Head, Arthur Middleton Reeves, Samuel Laing ...
    Sagas are stories mostly about ancient Nordic and Germanic history, early Viking voyages, the battles that took place during the voyages and migration to Iceland and of feuds between Icelandic families. They were written in the Old Norse language, mainly in Iceland. Kings' sagas are of the lives of Scandinavian kings. They were composed in the 12th to 14th centuries. The Icelanders' sagas, a.k.a. ... Read more

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