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  • The Etymology of Local Names

    Enriched edition. With a short introduction to the relationship of languages. Teutonic names

    by Richard Morris, Lance Evans ...
    In "The Etymology of Local Names," Richard Morris presents an extensive exploration of the origins and meanings of place names across diverse regions. This enriching work employs a meticulous blend of linguistic analysis and historical context, revealing how local names encapsulate cultural identities, geographical features, and historical events. Morris's literary style is characterized by an ... Read more

    $1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Achilles in the Quantum Universe

    The Definitive History of Infinity

    by Richard Morris ...
    Centuries ago, when the ancient philosopher Zeno proposedhis famous paradox involving Achilles and the Tortoise, he struck at the heart of one of science's most enduring and intractable problems: How do we define the infinite? From then on, our greatest natural philosophers, logicians, mathematicians, and scientists, from Aristotle to Stephen Hawking, have been stymied-and driven-by infinity ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

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    Dam Buster

    Barnes Wallis: An Engineer’s Life

    by Richard Morris ...
    Narrated by Chris Courtenay ...

    Unabridged

    19 hours 48 min

    'A stunningly good and surely definitive biography of one of the most fascinating British engineers ever to have lived' JAMES HOLLANDBarnes Wallis is remembered for contributions to aviation that spanned most of the 20th century, from airships at its start to reusable spacecraft near the end. In the years between he pioneered new kinds of aircraft structure, bombs to alter the way in which wars ... Read more

    $31.99 USD

    Also available as: eBook

    Also available as: eBook

  • Bear Came Along (Caldecott Honor Award Winner)

    by Richard T. Morris ...
    Illustrated by LeUyen Pham ...
    A cheerful and action-packed adventure about the importance of friendship and community from a successful author and illustrator duo!Once there was a river flowing through a forest. The river didn't know it was capable of adventures until a big bear came along. But adventures aren't any fun by yourself, and so enters Froggy, Turtles, Beaver, Racoons, and Duck.These very different animals take off ... Read more

    $10.99 USD

  • The Etymology of Local Names

    Enriched edition. With a short introduction to the relationship of languages. Teutonic names

    by Richard Morris, Lucas Finch ...
    In "The Etymology of Local Names," Richard Morris embarks on a meticulous exploration of place names, revealing their rich linguistic roots and historical significance. The book investigates the origins of various localities across Britain, employing a scholarly yet accessible style that combines historical analysis with etymological insight. Morris adeptly dissects the phonetic and morphological ... Read more

    $1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Yorkshire

    A lyrical history of England's greatest county

    by Richard Morris ...
    Yorkshire is 'a continent unto itself', a region where mountain, plain, coast, downs, fen and heath lie close. By weaving history, family stories, travelogue and ecology, Richard Morris reveals how Yorkshire took shape as a landscape and in literature, legend and popular regard. The result is a fascinating and wide-ranging meditation on Yorkshire and Yorkshireness, told through the prism of the ... Read more

    $5.99 USD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Iron in the Blood

    Four Decades on the Railways, from Graduate Trainee to Managing Director

    by Richard Morris ...
    Richard Morris started his career on British Rail in 1970 with the unlikely background of a degree in Classics. It helped that he had 'iron in the blood'; his family connections with the railways went back three generations. 42 years on he has held down some of the most demanding senior jobs at British Rail and Eurotunnel and taken responsibility for everything from dealing with major accidents to ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • The Man Who Ran London During the Great War

    The Diaries and Letters of Lieutenant General Sir Francis Lloyd, GCVO, KCB, DSO, 1853–1926

    by Richard Morris ...
    In 1913 Lieutenant General Sir Francis Lloyd was appointed to the supreme position reserved for Guardsmen, the command of the London Districts. The war saw an extension of his responsibilities to include the hospitals and main railway termini in the metropolis. He was also put in charge of the construction of the defensive circle of trenches around London. Whether it was meeting hospital trains ... Read more

    $9.89 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • King Arthur: 10 Books of Tales & Myths about the Legendary King of Camelot

    An Arthurian Anthology of Camelot, Excalibur, Merlin, the Grail, and the Round Table

    by Howard Pyle, Richard Morris, James Knowles, T. W. Rolleston, Thomas Malory, Alfred Tennyson, Maude L. Radford ...
    Translated by Charlotte Guest ...
    King Arthur: 10 Books of Tales & Myths about the Legendary King of Camelot gathers a rich, diachronic archive of Arthurian imagination, tracing Camelot through medieval romance, Victorian poetry, children's retelling, and modernized mythic narration. The collection ranges from chivalric quests and enchantments to tragic meditations on loyalty, desire, kingship, and national destiny. Episodes of ... Read more

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  • This Is a Moose

    by Richard T. Morris, Tom Lichtenheld ...
    Lights! Camera! Moose!MOOSE? Yes, Moose! When a movie director tries to capture the life of a moose on film, he's in for a big surprise. It turns out the moose has a dream bigger then just being a moose--he wants to be an astronaut and go to the moon.His forest friends step in to help him, and action ensues. Lots of action. Like a lacrosse-playing grandma, a gigantic slingshot into space, and a ... Read more

    $10.99 USD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • From Prison To PHD

    by Richard Morris ...
    This is a biography of my life. How I grew up on the streets of Washington D.C., how I served in the military, went to prison, and how I overcame adversity to obtain my doctorate.. ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • The Truth and Legend of King Arthur

    10 Books of Myths, Tales & The History Behind The Legendary King

    by Howard Pyle, Richard Morris, James Knowles, T. W. Rolleston, Thomas Malory, Alfred Tennyson, Maude L. Radford ...
    Translated by Charlotte Guest ...
    The anthology 'The Truth and Legend of King Arthur' offers a profound exploration of the mythic and historical dimensions of the legendary King Arthur and his court. Through a diverse array of literary styles, from epic poetry to narrative prose, this collection captures the enduring charm of Arthurian lore. It merges historical authenticity with the enchanting myth-making that has captivated ... Read more

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