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    The classic bestselling autobiography of the most successful fighter pilot of the First World War.This is the memoir of the undisputed top gun of World War I's aerial war, Captain Manfred von Richthofen, who shot down 80 Allied aircraft. Originally published in German in late 1917 as Der Rote Kampfflieger ( The Red Air Fighter), it was a runaway bestseller. The English language edition followed in ... Read more

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    Jewish History: A 12-Volume Anthology assembles a capacious archive of historical narrative, religious interpretation, legal reflection, biography, and cultural criticism. Spanning antiquity to modernity, its selections place accounts of Judea under Roman rule beside studies of rabbinic tradition, medieval endurance, emancipation, nationalism, and Jewish-Christian encounter. Classical testimony, ... Read more

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    This book explores what science fiction can tell us about the human condition in a technological world, with the ethical dilemmas and consequences that this entails. This book is the result of the joint efforts of scholars and scientists from various disciplines. This interdisciplinary approach sets an example for those who, like us, have been busy assessing the ways in which fictional attempts to ... Read more

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    In "Critical Examination of the Life of St. Paul," Peter Annet embarks on a meticulous analysis of one of Christianity's most pivotal figures, employing a critical and rationalist lens. Annet's work is characterized by a blend of historical scrutiny and theological examination, challenging traditional narratives surrounding the Apostle Paul. Through a combination of textual analysis and ... Read more

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  • The Fallen Star, Or, The History of a False Religion by E.L. Bulwer; and, a Dissertation on The Origin of Evil by Lord Brougham

    The Library of Alexandria is an independent small business publishing house. We specialize in bringing back to live rare, historical and ancient Books. This includes manuscripts such as: classical fiction, philosophy, science, Religion, folklore, mythology, history, literature, politics and sacred texts, in addition to Secret and esoteric subjects, such as: occult, freemasonry, alchemy, hermetic, ... Read more

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  • Pragmatics in Language Teaching

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  • Murder in Wax

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    MURDER IN WAXA fearful face, living, yet it has the look of the dead! Only the jaw moves and its movements summon murder! Though it cost life after life the grim countenance must be faced. A piece of paper upon which the destiny of an empire depends must be kept from its baleful eyes ... John Richmond, King's messenger, is cut down. His daughter is abducted. A famous banker is done to death. ... Read more

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    The Round Table Murders, first published in 1931, is a golden-age mystery featuring a band of ruthless brothers in a deadly competition to get their late brother's fortune. Another player, the mysterious "Poacher," flits in and out of the picture. Inspector Keating of Scotland Yard is called on to investigate. Peter Baron was the pen-name of Leonard Worswick Clyde (1906-1987) who authored four ... Read more

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