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Beyond the Finite: The Sublime in Art and Science

Beyond the Finite: The Sublime in Art and Science

Roald Hoffmann

We also appreciate the expert help of Claudia Heide in obtaining good quality images and permissions for their use. Roald Hoffmann is grateful to Jennifer Cleland and Catherine Kempf for research and editorial assistance. Editors' Preface ...
A Piece of Cake (A Roald Dahl Short Story)

A Piece of Cake (A Roald Dahl Short Story)

Roald Dahl

These delightfully disturbing tales have often been filmed and were most recently the inspiration for the West End play, Roald Dahl's Twisted Tales by Jeremy Dyson. Roald Dahl's stories continue to make readers shiver today.
Roald Hoffmann on the Philosophy, Art, and Science of Chemistry

Roald Hoffmann on the Philosophy, Art, and Science of Chemistry

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Gathered here are Hoffmanns most philosophically significant and interesting essays and lectures, many of which are not widely accessible.
Storyteller: The Authorized Biography of Roald Dahl

Storyteller: The Authorized Biography of Roald Dahl

Donald Sturrock

Roald Dahl, Letter to Armitage Watkins, 07/07/66—WLC Box 27. Roald Dahl, Letter to B. Indick, 07/13/77—RDMSC RD 1/1/9/67. Ken Hughes quoted in Treglown, pp. 183–84. Roald Dahl, Letter to Irving Lazar, 12/20/68—RDMSC 1/5/ 5.
The Same and Not the Same

The Same and Not the Same

Roald Hoffmann

This study confronts some of the major ethical controversies in chemistry today, taking on such touchy subjects as the use of thalidomide, a tranquillizer once given to pregnant women and later found to cause serious birth defects
Going Solo

Going Solo

Roald Dahl

These delightfully disturbing tales have often been filmed and were most recently the inspiration for the West End play, Roald Dahl's Twisted Tales by Jeremy Dyson. Roald Dahl's stories continue to make readers shiver today.
Kiss Kiss

Kiss Kiss

Roald Dahl

These delightfully disturbing tales have often been filmed and were most recently the inspiration for the West End play, Roald Dahl's Twisted Tales by Jeremy Dyson. Roald Dahl's stories continue to make readers shiver today.
The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me

The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me

Roald Dahl

And look out for new Roald Dahl apps in the App store and Google Play- including the disgusting TWIT OR MISS! and HOUSE OF TWITS inspired by the revolting Twits. "A true genius . . . Roald Dahl is my hero" David Walliams
Old Wine, New Flasks: Reflections on Science and Jewish ...

Old Wine, New Flasks: Reflections on Science and Jewish ...

Roald Hoffmann

Old Wine, New Flasks discusses how authority is conferred and contested, what it means to be impure, whether humans have a right to dominate the environment, and the difference between the natural and the unnatural.
CHEM IMAGINED PB

CHEM IMAGINED PB

Roald Hoffmann

Hoffman (Nobel Prize in Chemistry, 1981) provides essays, personal commentary, and poems; artist Torrence has prepared intriguing collages to accompany the text. Alas, no index. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Boy: Tales of Childhood

Boy: Tales of Childhood

Roald Dahl

BOY, Roald Dahl's bestselling autobiography, is full of hilarious anecdotes about his childhood and school days, illustrated by Quentin Blake. As a boy, all sorts of unusual things happened to Roald Dahl.
Only This (A Roald Dahl Short Story)

Only This (A Roald Dahl Short Story)

Roald Dahl

Only This is a short, gripping story of life in wartime from Roald Dahl, the master of the shocking tale.
Who Was Roald Dahl?

Who Was Roald Dahl?

True Kelley

Roald Dahl is one of the most loved children's book authors ever.
The Twits (Colour Edition)

The Twits (Colour Edition)

Roald Dahl

The classic Roald Dahl story with phizz-whizzing full-colour illustrations by Quentin Blake.
Roald Dahl

Roald Dahl

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June Pulliam To date, seven of Roald Dahl's 17 children's stories have been adapted into live action and animated films. In each adaptation, the director has expanded the implications of Dahl's narratives by introducing new themes and ...
The Witches

The Witches

Roald Dahl

. . ? Now you can listen to THE WITCHES and other Roald Dahl audiobooks read by some very famous voices, including Kate Winslet, David Walliams and Steven Fry - plus there are added squelchy sound effects from Pinewood Studios!
Ethnography from the Mission Field: The Hoffmann Collection ...

Ethnography from the Mission Field: The Hoffmann Collection ...

Annekie Joubert

In Ethnography from the Mission Field: The Hoffmann Collection of Cultural Knowledge Joubert et al. offer a translated and annotated edition of the 24 ethnographic articles by Missionary Carl Hoffmann and his local interlocutors between the ...
Matilda (Colour Edition)

Matilda (Colour Edition)

Roald Dahl

Roald Dahl's much-loved Matilda, now with Quentin Blake's original illustrations in full colour.
Danny the Champion of the World

Danny the Champion of the World

Roald Dahl

Now you can listen to DANNY THE CHAMPION OF THE WORLD and other Roald Dahl audiobooks read by some very famous voices, including Kate Winslet, David Walliams and Steven Fry - plus there are added squelchy soundeffects from Pinewood Studios!
Friedrich Hoffmann (1832-1904) and the 'Pharmaceutische ...

Friedrich Hoffmann (1832-1904) and the 'Pharmaceutische ...

Sabine Knoll Schütze

This biography is the first extensive and valuable tribute to the German pharmacist Friedrich (Frederick) Hoffmann who emigrated to the USA in 1861.
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Our scant biographical note on the author, Friedrich Hoffmann, occasioned a call from Sabine Knoll Schutze, who is studying Hoffmann as part of her Ph.D. dissertation research at the Institut fur Geschichte der Pharmazie in Marburg, Germany ...
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: A Play: A Play

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: A Play: A Play

Roald Dahl

Roald Dahl's much-loved story about how Charlie Bucket wins a ticket to visit Willy Wonka's amazing chocolate factory is turned into a play for children to act.
Danny the Champion of the World: Plays for Children: Plays ...

Danny the Champion of the World: Plays for Children: Plays ...

Roald Dahl

A collection of short plays for schools and drama groups, adapted from Roald Dahl's brilliant story, Danny the Champion of the World Could you be Danny, or his dad, or even red-faced Mr Victor Hazell?
An Herbal Guide to Stress Relief: Gentle Remedies and ...

An Herbal Guide to Stress Relief: Gentle Remedies and ...

David Hoffmann, FNIMH, AHG

David Hoffmann, widely respected herbalist and author of Medical Herbalism, looks at stress and anxiety from a holistic perspective and shows how a wide variety of natural treatments can be used in alleviating the physical and mental ...
The Music of Wilhelm Friedemann Bach

The Music of Wilhelm Friedemann Bach

David Schulenberg

1976. Lobet Gott, unsern Herrn Zebaoth [F. 78b]. Edited by Günter Graulich. Neuhausen-Stuttgart: Hänssler. Hoffmann-Erbrecht. 1960. Solo-Konzert G-dur [F. 40]. Edited by Lothar Hoffmann- Erbrecht. Lippstadt: Kistner & Siegel. Horn. 1980.
Unexpected Angel & Undercover Elf

Unexpected Angel & Undercover Elf

Kate Hoffmann

Two genuine Christmas miracles. Who said Christmas was just for kids? Unexpected Angel by Kate Hoffmann Alex Marrin knows his seven-year-old son, Eric, wants a perfect Christmas— the way it used to be before the divorce.
Herbs and Nutrients for Neurologic Disorders: Treatment ...

Herbs and Nutrients for Neurologic Disorders: Treatment ...

Sidney J. Kurn, M.D.

Medical Herbalism The Science and Practice of Herbal Medicine by David Hoffmann, FNIMH, AHG Herbs for Healthy Aging Natural Prescriptions for Vibrant Health by David Hoffmann, FNIMH, AHG The Herbal Handbook A User's Guide to  ...

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