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  • The life of Poggio Bracciolini

    by William Shepherd ...
    In "The Life of Poggio Bracciolini," William Shepherd offers a meticulously researched and richly detailed biographical account of one of the foremost intellectual figures of the Italian Renaissance. Shepherd intricately weaves a narrative that combines elements of historical biography with a critical examination of Bracciolini's contributions to humanism and classical scholarship. The literary ... Read more

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  • The life of Poggio Bracciolini

    by William Shepherd ...
    Discover the fascinating journey of a Renaissance scholar with William Shepherd's captivating work, The Life of Poggio Bracciolini." This biography illuminates the life of Poggio Bracciolini, a pivotal figure in the revival of classical literature and humanism during the 15th century.As you delve into Poggio's story, consider this: How did one man's passion for knowledge and literature shape the ... Read more

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  • The life of Poggio Bracciolini

    by William Shepherd ...
    The Life of Poggio Bracciolini by William Shepherd is a fascinating biographical account of one of the most influential figures of the Italian Renaissance. Published in 1906, this work delves into the life and contributions of Poggio Bracciolini, a scholar, humanist, and book hunter whose efforts were instrumental in the recovery of ancient texts that shaped the course of Western literature and ... Read more

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  • The Persian War in Herodotus and Other Ancient Voices

    by William Shepherd ...
    'An exciting, highly informative and also enjoyable read: Shepherd writes with clarity and verve… this book should find its way into the hands of all schools, universities and lovers of Herodotus.' - Peter Jones, Classics for AllWeaving together the accounts of the ancient historian Herodotus with other ancient sources, this is the engrossing story of the triumph of Greece over the mighty Persian ... Read more

    $17.99 USD

  • The Hispanic Nations Of The New World : A Chronicle Of Our Southern Neighbors

    by Shepherd William R. ...
    A highly informative work that dwells on the history of America and influences from the southern neighbours. Shepherd analyzes the history very closely and gives conclusion based on chronologically explained facts. Engrossing! ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • The Life Of Poggio Bracciolini

    by William Shepherd ...
    Series series Classics To Go
    Excerpt: "When I first began to collect materials for the writing of the life of Poggio Bracciolini, I was much indebted to the kindness of my late friends Mr. Roscoe and Mr. William Clarke, who liberally allowed me the free use of the scarce books which they possessed, illustrative of the revival of letters in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries. From various passages which occur in some of ... Read more

    $1.99 USD

  • Power Converter Circuits

    by William Shepherd, Li Zhang ...
    This text reveals all key components of rectification, inversion, cycloconversion, and conversion circuits. It authoritatively describes switching, voltage and current relationships, and converter properties, operation, control, and performance as utilized in most practical applications. Authored jointly by a veteran scholar and an accomplished res ... Read more

    $94.99 USD

  • Energy Studies (3rd Edition)

    by William Shepherd, David William Shepherd ...
    How is the future world energy demand to be met? The rates of use of the fossil fuels — coal, oil and natural gas — are increasing all over the world. The remaining stocks are finite and are not renewable. This book considers the various options of renewable energy, including water energy, wind energy and biomass, solar thermal and solar photovoltaic energy. And should the nuclear option remain ... Read more

    $43.99 USD

  • Sticklers, Sideburns and Bikinis

    The military origins of everyday words and phrases

    by Graeme Donald, Andrew Wiest, William Shepherd ...
    A complete guide to everyday words with military origins.Did you know they started 'hearing through the grapevine' during the American Civil War, that 'ghettos' originated in Venice or that 'deadline' has a very sinister origin?Jam-packed with many amazing facts, Sticklers, Sideburns and Bikinis is a fascinating trip through the words and phrases that came to us from the military but nowadays are ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Electricity Generation Using Wind Power (Second Edition)

    by William Shepherd, Li Zhang ...
    Is wind power the answer to our energy supply problems? Is there enough wind for everyone? Is offshore generation better than onshore generation? Can a roof-mounted wind turbine generate enough electricity to supply a typical domestic household?Electricity Generation Using Wind Power (2nd Edition) answers these pressing questions through its detailed coverage of the different types of electrical ... Read more

    $70.99 USD

  • Plataea 479 BC

    The most glorious victory ever seen

    by William Shepherd ...
    Series Book 239 - Campaign
    A highly illustrated account of the closing battle of the Greek and Persian War.Plataea was one of the biggest and most important land battles of pre-20th century history. Close to 100,000 hoplite and light-armed Greeks took on an even larger barbarian army that included elite Asian cavalry and infantry, and troops from as far away as India, with thousands of Greek hoplites and cavalry also ... Read more

    $16.99 USD

  • Pylos and Sphacteria 425 BC

    Sparta's island of disaster

    by William Shepherd ...
    Series Book 261 - Campaign
    A superbly illustrated account of the battles that saw the Athenians overwhelm a Spartan force in the field for the first time.During the Peloponnesian War the Athenians occupied the promontory of Pylos to counter Sparta's repeated invasions of Attica. Over two days of fighting the small garrison beat off the Spartan army and the returning Athenian fleet won a crushing victory in the nearby waters ... Read more

    $16.99 USD