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Crystal Clear takes you behind the scenes in the life of one of the most prominent scientists of the twentieth century, William Lawrence Bragg (WLB) - an innovative genius, who together with his father, William Henry Bragg (WHB) founded and developed a whole new branch of science, X-ray Crystallography. The main body of the text contains the hitherto unpublished autobiographies of both WLB and his wife, Alice. Alice Bragg was a public figure in her own right. She was Mayor of Cambridge and National Chairman of the Marriage Guidance Council among other roles. She and WLB were as different as chalk and cheese. Their autobiographies complement each other to give a rounded picture of the real pe...
In her poignant and incisive novel, "Frank Hardy's Choice, and What Came of It," Charlotte Grace O'Brien delves into the moral complexities faced by her characters against the backdrop of modern society. The narrative is rich with psychological depth, employing a vivid prose style that intertwines realism with moral philosophy. The story unfolds through the lens of Frank Hardy, whose life-altering decisions catalyze a profound exploration of personal responsibility and societal expectations. O'Brien's work is situated within a literary context that interrogates Victorian ideals and raises questions about individual agency within rigid social structures, making it a captivating read for schol...
Through descriptions of the gardens and country houses she inhabited, this title discusses Henrietta St John's remarkable and tragic life, in turn presenting the aspects of 18th-century English aristocracy.
A classic mystery novel, first published in 1931
A classic mystery novel, first published in 1929.
For centuries, London theatre has celebrated a rich and influential history, and in 1976, the first volume of J. P. Wearing’s reference series provided scholars and other researchers with an indispensable resource of these productions. In the decades since the original calendars were produced, several research aids have become available, notably various reference works and the digitization of important newspapers and relevant periodicals. The London Stage 1900-1909 A Calendar of Productions, Performers, and Personnel, Second Edition provides a chronological calendar of London shows from January 1900 through December 1909. The volume chronicles more than 3,000 productions at 35 selected, ma...
a classic mystery novel, first published in 1932.
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