Mackay: 432 books

First published in 1841, this history chronicles the popular foolishness of Mackay's day. It is divided into three broad categories, including 'National Delusions,' 'Peculiar Follies,' and 'Philosophical Delusions.' The author discusses and usually debunks a wide variety of subjects and events. These...

In February 1534, a radical group of Anabaptists, gripped with apocalyptic fervor, seized the city of Münster and established an idealistic communal government that quickly deteriorated into extreme inequality and theocratic totalitarianism. In response, troops hired by the city's prince-bishop laid...

Part three of a trilogy of short stories about St Kilda and its people.Set in modern day Toronto, the children of St Kilda still face problems in their life.

The hardest thing, finally, is to accept our insignificance in the scheme of things - or perhaps to accept that there is no 'scheme of things'. Tom Harper, a 43-year-old Australian psychologist, is in self-imposed exile in London, living down a sexual indiscretion with a client. Through a chance...

Sir William Wallace of Ellerslie is one of history's greatest heroes, but also one of its greatest enigmas - a shadowy figure whose edges have been blurred by myth and legend. Even the date and place of his birth have been mis-stated - until now. James Mackay uses all his skills as a historical detective...

To make and invest money, one must understand how the financial systems work. These eight landmark books will give you that understanding and help you on your way to success and prosperity. These books have stood the test of time. Their authors have a deep understanding of the subject matter. Here...

A fun and creative guide to keeping customers ecstatically happy Businesses are used to competing for market share, inexpensive labor, and time-to-market, but today's biggest competition among top firms may be the war for top talent. Today's best organizations are reaching across traditional...

The book has an active table of contents for readers to access each chapter. The book had a considerable impact on the history of social psychology, psychopathology, and investment method. The book also produced important impact on the research topics of economic bubbles, pseudoscience,...

First published in 1841. All three volumes in a single file. This work covers such topics as the Crusades, the witch mania, haunted houses, alchemy, and fortune telling. According to Wikipedia: "Charles Mackay (27 March 1814 24 December 1889) was a Scottish poet, journalist, and song writer."

Fjords, volcanos and vineyards - what's not to love about New Zealand?This guide tells you everything you'll need to know for your working holiday in New Zealand and beyond:- what to do before you leave home- arriving and getting set up - tax ID, bank and phone- finding work...

When the shopkeeper gives Jenny a skinny, black kitten she has no idea who she has adopted. Fankle is no ordinary cat. The fiercely clever feline has lived six lives so far: lives of adventure, danger, fortune and poverty. He's stared down angry pirates, started a blood feud, won a war, advised an...

Violent abusive behaviours that shatter lives in a community have their roots in the past, meaning today we are dealing with intergenerational violence. With energy and determination, this generation can bring it to an end. Community Psychology simultaneously fixes individuals as it fixes communities....

‘Artan’s Night’ is the first in a series of short stories serving as prelude to the novel ELADRIA.Artan is a young man with a secret. He has the ability to read people’s minds and hear their thoughts. Struggling to survive in a war-torn, poverty stricken town, he’s been using his...

At the commencement of the year 1885, a captivating little volume of poems was mysteriously issued from the "Leadenhalle Presse" of Messrs. Field and Tuer—a quaint, vellum-bound, antique-looking book, tied up on all sides with strings of golden silk ribbon, and illustrated throughout with...