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This set gathers together 45 out-of-print works examining many areas in accounting history. Books analyse recent events in accounting, as well as focus on the very earliest days of the profession and its subsequent development. Key figures and their ideas are discussed as is the evolution of accounting thought and practices. Taken together, these books offer a wide-ranging overview of the history of accounting around the world.

This book, first published in 1954, collects together the papers presented to the Sixth International Congress on Accounting. They focus on the problems of the post-war changes in the value of money, and how to deal with this in accounting statements; taxation, and the role of accountants in Government; raising and retaining capital for development; and the role of the professional accountant in the commercial field.

This book, first published in 1986, collects together the papers presented at the Fifth International Congress on Accounting in 1938. Cutting edge research at the time, these analyses now form an integral part of the history of accounting.

This book, first published in 1988, contains the complete account of the Seventh International Congress of Accountants in 1957. Featuring analysis of the modernisation of accounting, public accountants and internal auditing, among others, this is a valuable research book on the development of the profession.

Get to know some of the many people who have made a mark on the world with this boxed set featuring six fascinating, nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Reads that are part of a series of biographies about people "you should meet " Get to know the first female Boston marathon runner, current Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, kids who are doing amazing things to help the planet, acclaimed performer and writer Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Shirley Chisholm, the first woman and first African American to enter the Democratic Presidential race with these great books in the You Should Meet series A special section at the back of each book includes extras on subjects like environmental science and music, plus fun trivia facts on marathons, the justice system, and more With the You Should Meet series, biographies have never been so much fun The collection includes: Lin-Manuel Miranda Ruth Bader Ginsburg Kids Who Are Changing the World Shirley Chisholm Roberta Gibb Kids Who Are Saving the Planet

Little Golden Book retellings of all nine films in the Star Wars Skywalker saga in one collectible boxed set All nine films in the epic Star Wars Skywalker space saga--The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, Revenge of the Sith, A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, and The Rise of Skywalker--are retold in this Little Golden Book collection Featuring stunning retro illustrations, this boxed set of nine Little Golden Books is perfect for Star Wars fans and Little Golden Book collectors of all ages Star Wars has captivated millions worldwide for over forty years. The phenomenon began with the 1977 theatrical debut of Star Wars, later retitled A New Hope, and has expanded to include nine additional major motion pictures (The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, Revenge of the Sith, The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, Solo: A Star Wars Story, and The Rise of Skywalker), television programming, publishing, video games, and much more.

This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as the same form as it was originally first published. Hence any marks or annotations seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature.

This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as the same form as it was originally first published. Hence any marks or annotations seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature.

This volume contains a collection of classic essays by various authors that explore and analyse Beethoven's most notable compositions. Contents include: "Beethoven, by Lawrence Gilman", "Beethoven, by Arthur Johnstone", "A Sketch of Beethoven - A Lecture, by Thomas Hanly Ball", "On Hearing A Symphony Of Beethoven, by Edna St. Vincent Millay", etc. Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) was a German composer and pianist. Beethoven's musical prowess was recognised from an early age, and he soon became famous as a virtuoso pianist and composer. However, after having gone almost completely deaf by 1814, Beethoven ceased public performances and appearances entirely. One of the most celebrated composers in Western history, Beethoven's music remains amongst the most commonly-performed classical music around the world. Read & Co. Books is publishing this brand new collection of classic essays for the modern reader.

"The Rules of Poetry" is a brand new collection of classic essays on the subject of poetics written by various seminal poets, including D. H. Lawrence, H. P. Lovecraft, Percy Bysshe Shelley, and others. Offering expert insights into the theory of poetry by some of the field's most famous contributors, this volume is not to be missed by avid readers and writers of poetry alike. Contents include: "An Essay of Dramatic Poesy, by John Dryden", "An Essay on Criticism, by Alexander Pope", "On Poetry in General, by William Hazlitt", "The Four Ages of Poetry, by Thomas Love Peacock", "A Defence of Poetry, by Percy Bysshe Shelley", "The Poet, by Ralph Waldo Emerson", "A Dialogue, by Margaret Fuller", "The Philosophy of Composition, by Edgar A. Poe", "The Study of Poetry, by Matthew Arnold", etc. Read & Co. Great Essays is publishing this brand new collection of classic essays now for a new generation of readers and writers.

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) was a German composer and pianist. Beethoven's musical prowess was recognised from an early age, and he soon became famous as a virtuoso pianist and composer. However, after having gone almost completely deaf by 1814, Beethoven ceased public performances and appearances entirely. One of the most celebrated composers in Western history, his music remains among the most commonly-performed classical music around the world. This book contains a fantastic collection of classic poetry related or dedicated to Beethoven by various poets, including Maurice Baring, Sidney Lanier, and others. Highly recommended for lovers of poetry and classical music alike. Contents include: "Beethoven, by Joseph Otten", "Beethoven, by Florence Earle Coates", "Beethoven - Vienna, by Richard Watson Gilder", "Beethoven - Adagio, Op. 27, by Jiř Kar sek Ze Lvovic", "Beethoven, by Letitia Elizabeth Landon", "To Beethoven, by Sidney Lanier.", "On Hearing A Symphony Of Beethoven, by Edna St. Vincent Millay", "Beethoven, by Maurice Baring", etc. Ragged Hand - Read & Co. is publishing this brand new collection of classic poetry now complete with an introductory biography by Joseph Otten.

This volume contains a collection of biographical sketches of Beethoven written by various authors. Contents include: "Beethoven, by Maurice Baring", "Ludwig Van Beethoven, by Elbert Hubbard", "Ludwig Van Beethoven, by Harriette Brower", "Beethoven, by George T. Ferris", "On Hearing A Symphony Of Beethoven, by Edna St. Vincent Millay", "Ludwig Van Beethoven, by Kathrine Lois Scobey & Olive Brown Horne", etc. Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) was a German composer and pianist. Beethoven's musical prowess was recognised from an early age, and he soon became famous as a virtuoso pianist and composer. However, after having gone almost completely deaf by 1814, Beethoven ceased public performances and appearances entirely. One of the most celebrated composers in Western history, Beethoven's music remains amongst the most commonly-performed classical music around the world. His most notable compositions include: "Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21", "Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 61" and "Piano Concerto No. 5 in E♭ major, Op. 73". This volume offers unique insights into the life and mind of this incredible composer and will appeal to those with an interest in classical music.

Contained within this book is a collection of letters written by or to Beethoven. Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) was a German composer and pianist. Beethoven's musical prowess was recognised from an early age, and he soon became famous as a virtuoso pianist and composer. However, after having gone almost completely deaf by 1814, Beethoven ceased public performances and appearances entirely. One of the most celebrated composers in Western history, Beethoven's music remains amongst the most commonly-performed classical music around the world. This volume offers a unique insight into the life and mind of this incredible composer and will appeal to those with an interest in classical music. Contents include: "Life's Joys and Sorrows 1783 to 1815", "Life's Mission 1815 to 1822", and "Life's Troubles and Close 1823 to 1827". Read & Co. Books is publishing this brand new collection of letters now complete with the essay "Beethoven as a Letter Writer" by Walter R. Spalding.

"The Women of the Mayflower" is a collection of excerpts revolving around the female passengers of the 'Mayflower', an English ship that transported early Pilgrims to the New World in 1620. The ship has since become an important part of American history and culture, as well as the subject of innumerable works of art, plays, films, poems, songs, books, etc. An interesting and insightful collection not to be missed by readers keen to hear the voice of the women in early American history. Contents include: "Women Pioneers, by Mrs. John A. Logan", "Matrons and Maidens Who Came in the Mayflower, by Annie Russell Marble", "An Excerpt of Letter X, by Fredrika Bremer".

"The Study of Imagination" is a brand new collection of classic essays written by various authors on the subject of fairy tales, mythology, and folk-Lore. Contents include: "Fairy Tales, by G. K. Chesterton", "The Fantastic Imagination, by George Macdonald", "The Worth of Fairy Tales, by Laura F. Kready", "Storyology, by Benjamin Taylor", "A Harvest of Irish Folk-Lore, by John Fiske", "On the Philosophy of Mythology, by F. Max M ller", "Folk-Lore of the Northern Counties, by William Henderson", "The Science of Folk-Lore, by Edwin Sidney Hartland", "The Modern Origin of Fairy-Tales, by Moses Gaster", etc. These fascinating essays will appeal to all with a love of fantasy and folklore, and they are not to be missed by collectors of allied literature. Read & Co. Great Essays is publishing this brand new collection of classic essays now for the enjoyment of a new generation of readers.

"Hours From the Night" is a fantastic collection of classic essays by a variety of famous writers all connected through a common theme: night time. Including essays from such prolific writers as Charles Dickens and Andrew Lang, this collection will appeal to night owles and literature lovers with a penchant for the nocturnal. Contents include: "Night Walks, by Charles Dickens", "Night and Moonlight, by Henry David Thoreau", "On Lying Awake at Night, by Stewart Edward White", "A Night in the Garden of the Tuileries, by Charles Dudley Warner", "Nocturne, by Simeon Strunsky", "Idle Hours, by Robert Louis Stevenson", "The Streets - Night, by Charles Dickens", "On a Shiny Night, by A. G. Gardiner", "Summer Nights, by Andrew Lang", and "The Mystery of Night, by Hamilton Wright Mabie". Read & Co. Great Essays is publishing this brand new collection of classic essays now for the enjoyment of a new generation of readers.

When the storm subsides and the sun comes out, don't forget to look for the rainbow! Inspired by kids across the country displaying rainbows in their windows, acclaimed illustrators come together to imagine everything these rainbows represent: caring for one another, and our hopes for the future. In this collection of eighteen scenes, readers will lick an ice cream cone, swim in the ocean, cuddle close with cousins, and celebrate a birthday with a party full of friends and family. Each spread has a hidden rainbow for kids to find! An introduction by R. J. Palacio, New York Times bestselling author of Wonder, reminds us that rainbows have always been symbols of hope, and that as fleeting as a rainbow may seem, we can always look for the next one--in the sky, on the sidewalk, and in a window.100% of net proceeds from the sale of this book will go to World Central Kitchen, using the power of food to help our communities weather this storm.

Return to Lewis Carroll's Wonderland with this stunning collection of original stories from today's biggest children's authors – Peter Bunzl, Pamela Butchart, Maz Evans, Swapna Haddow, Patrice Lawrence, Chris Smith, Robin Stevens, Lauren St John, Lisa Thompson, Piers Torday and Amy Wilson. Tumble down the rabbit hole again to find out what happens in Wonderland without Alice there. Is the Queen of Hearts still ruling with an iron fist? Does the Mad Hatter still have to go to tea? And will Tweedledum and Tweedledee ever resolve their argument? More than 150 years since Alice's Adventures in Wonderland was first published by Macmillan, revisit Carroll's amazing cast of characters – including the Queen of Hearts, the Mock Turtle, the Dormouse, the Cheshire Cat and Alice's Sister in these brand-new stories, that will bring a new generation of readers to Wonderland.'A feast of invention and fine writing' Telegraph Book of the Week'It's hard not to lap up this collection of short stories by some of our greatest contemporary children's authors' The Times

These volumes draw the Highlands into the wider debate about the process of agrarian transformation and the consequeces of industrialisation through an exploration and examination of the early nineteenth century clearances.