Dresser: 30 books

"Mr. Dresser has written many books, all of them good — very good—but we consider 'The Greatest Truth' the best. The book is filled with very high teachings, and reveals an extraordinary insight into the perfect ways of that inner life and that higher power that we all desire so much to understand."—Eternal...

In this volume two purposes have been fulfilled: it applies to the problems of human suffering a practical, spiritual philosophy of the Inner Life, and it contains a discriminative exposition of the rational principles which underlie the mental healing movement. With these ends in view, it was thought...

Mr. Dresser is deeply impressed with the fact that "the transition period in which we live is witnessing a noteworthy change of attitude in regard to that persistently fascinating thing which we call human life.'' He finds that "instead of the old theory of a divine providence and a disjointed...

Martha's Vineyard became an integral part of the whaling industry at the beginning of the eighteenth century and inspired a lasting romantic enthusiasm for life on the open ocean. From shorewhaling to daring voyages into the Atlantic, Pacific and Arctic Oceans, the insular whaling community offered...

Named a 2010 Self Help Best Book by Library Journal Saying Goodbye To Someone You Love consists of moving narratives about end of life and grief. These personal histories are complemented by practical guidelines for those caring for their loved ones through the last stages of life. For those...

Marketing Your Message to Business and the Media is about creating a compelling connection with your audience whether it is conveyed by audio or visual means. Communication: How to turn words and the emotions they evoke into sales! Your success depends on creating the emotional triggers...

An Interpretation of Life In its Relation to Health and Happiness. "It is singularly free from anything of a visionary nature, and will appeal to men and women of conviction who have hitherto taken small interest in metaphysical thought." - —B. O. Flower, in The Arena. This volume has...

Classic by noted Victorian designer discusses aesthetics, practical considerations of Victorian and Edwardian design. Rich, illuminating treatment of historic styles, beauty, utility, design of furniture, carpets, draperies, textiles, pottery, glass, metalwork, many other elements. Over 180 handsome illustrations.

My object in writing this work has been that of aiding in The art-education of those who seek a knowledge of ornament as applied to our industrial manufactures. I have not attempted The production of a pretty Book, but have aimed at giving what knowledge I possess upon The subjects treated of, in a simple...

First Published in 2001. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

This study of human nature has been written with the conviction that every man desires fullness of life, hence is willing to undertake any investigation which promises to put him in surer command of his resources. It endeavors to disclose various lines of development in such a way as to arouse enthusiasm...

A study of life and death over there. From experiences at the front the author pronounces the war "something altogether splendid in human history," a great liberator of spiritual values and truths. Man emerges as a spirit with perception of things beyond the flesh; salvation becomes the...

When is a human study ethical? For years, science and society have struggled with this question. Experts have put great effort into developing ethical principles and rules that adequately protect and respect volunteers in studies aimed at improving human health. But experts have missed something important....

There is a tradition that certain subjects are sacred and can never become matters of scientific inquiry. One of these ineffable subjects is the relationship of God to man in the highest ranges of human experience, particularly in those beatific moments when, in expectant solitude or social worship,...