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Chance and Luck

by Richard Proctor ...

The false ideas prevalent among all classes of the community, cultured as well as uncultured, respecting chance and luck, illustrate the truth that common consent (in matters outside the influence of authority) argues almost of necessity error. This, by the way, might be proved by the method of probabilities. For if, in any question of difficulty, the chance that an average mind will miss the ... Read more

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The false ideas prevalent among all classes of the community, cultured as well as uncultured, respecting chance and luck, illustrate the truth that common consent (in matters outside the influence of authority) argues almost of necessity error. This, by the way, might be proved by the method of probabilities. For if, in any question of difficulty, the chance that an average mind will miss the
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Jon Smith

by Richard Proctor ...

It is the year 2020, and the world has become a place run by a socialist/corporatist government. The preceding ten years brought about large changes in America, and the world as laws were passed that enabled the government to take total control of people’s lives. Hunting, sports, eating real food, and everything else of our current world has been banned or outlawed. Only the few that fled the ... Read more

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It is the year 2020, and the world has become a place run by a socialist/corporatist government. The preceding ten years brought about large changes in America, and the world as laws were passed that enabled the government to take total control of people’s lives. Hunting, sports, eating real food, and everything else of our current world has been banned or outlawed. Only the few that fled the
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Sage Cyber Security

by Richard Proctor ...

It is a time where everything is about data. All financial transactions, personal information, and money are nothing more than 0s and1s in databases that are constantly under attack. Jake Sage owns and runs a Cyber Security firm that serves to protect data. In many ways his means are almost as unscrupulous as the hackers he goes after and he makes no pretense that he is in it for the money. While ... Read more

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It is a time where everything is about data. All financial transactions, personal information, and money are nothing more than 0s and1s in databases that are constantly under attack. Jake Sage owns and runs a Cyber Security firm that serves to protect data. In many ways his means are almost as unscrupulous as the hackers he goes after and he makes no pretense that he is in it for the money. While
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Chance and Luck: The Laws of Luck, Coincidences, Wagers, Lotteries, and the Fallacies of Gambling

by Richard A. Proctor ...

Chance and Luck: The Laws of Luck, Coincidences, Wagers, Lotteries, and the Fallacies of Gambling The false ideas prevalent among all classes of the community, cultured as well as uncultured, respecting chance and luck, illustrate the truth that common consent (in matters outside the influence of authority) argues almost of necessity error. This, by the way, might be proved by the method of ... Read more

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Chance and Luck: The Laws of Luck, Coincidences, Wagers, Lotteries, and the Fallacies of Gambling The false ideas prevalent among all classes of the community, cultured as well as uncultured, respecting chance and luck, illustrate the truth that common consent (in matters outside the influence of authority) argues almost of necessity error. This, by the way, might be proved by the method of
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Everybody Needs a Mule

The Story of Coach Max Bass

by Max Bass, Richard Proctor ...

Coach Max Bass was a head football coach for thirty-two years; two years at the Boles School in Jacksonville, Florida, and twenty-nine years at Newnan High School in Newnan, Georgia. For eleven years, he also coached baseball, track, and golf. During his time in Newnan, he also served as the athletic director for all sports at the school. In football, Coach Bass’s record was 216–109–8. His team ... Read more

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Coach Max Bass was a head football coach for thirty-two years; two years at the Boles School in Jacksonville, Florida, and twenty-nine years at Newnan High School in Newnan, Georgia. For eleven years, he also coached baseball, track, and golf. During his time in Newnan, he also served as the athletic director for all sports at the school. In football, Coach Bass’s record was 216–109–8. His team
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Light Science for Leisure Hours

A series of familiar essays on scientific subjects, natural phenomena, &c

by Richard A. Proctor ...

In "Light Science for Leisure Hours," Richard A. Proctor presents an engaging exploration of the essential principles of light and optics, interweaving scientific inquiry with accessible prose. Proctor's literary style balances rigorous scientific explanation with a conversational tone, making complex topics such as the nature of light, color theory, and the physics of lenses approachable for a ... Read more

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In "Light Science for Leisure Hours," Richard A. Proctor presents an engaging exploration of the essential principles of light and optics, interweaving scientific inquiry with accessible prose. Proctor's literary style balances rigorous scientific explanation with a conversational tone, making complex topics such as the nature of light, color theory, and the physics of lenses approachable for a
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Half-hours with the Telescope

Being a Popular Guide to the Use of the Telescope as a Means of Amusement and Instruction

by Richard A. Proctor ...

In "Half-hours with the Telescope," Richard A. Proctor invites readers on an enlightening journey through the cosmos, bridging the gap between scientific inquiry and amateur astronomy. Proctor employs a conversational yet precise literary style, allowing both novices and seasoned stargazers to engage with complex astrophysical concepts. Rich with illustrative examples, this work is steeped in the ... Read more

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In "Half-hours with the Telescope," Richard A. Proctor invites readers on an enlightening journey through the cosmos, bridging the gap between scientific inquiry and amateur astronomy. Proctor employs a conversational yet precise literary style, allowing both novices and seasoned stargazers to engage with complex astrophysical concepts. Rich with illustrative examples, this work is steeped in the
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Rough Ways Made Smooth

Enriched edition. A series of familiar essays on scientific subjects

by Richard A. Proctor, Kayla Huntley ...

In "Rough Ways Made Smooth," Richard A. Proctor offers readers a compelling exploration of the intersection between science, mathematics, and philosophy during the late 19th century. Written in a lucid, accessible style, the book demystifies complex scientific concepts through engaging narratives and practical illustrations. Proctor's work reflects the era's enthusiasm for scientific advancement, ... Read more

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In "Rough Ways Made Smooth," Richard A. Proctor offers readers a compelling exploration of the intersection between science, mathematics, and philosophy during the late 19th century. Written in a lucid, accessible style, the book demystifies complex scientific concepts through engaging narratives and practical illustrations. Proctor's work reflects the era's enthusiasm for scientific advancement,
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Half-Hours With the Stars: A Plain and Easy Guide to the Knowledge of the Constellations

by Richard Anthony Proctor ...

ON THE USE OF THE MAPS. It is very easy to gain a knowledge of the stars, if the learner sets to work in the proper manner. But he commonly meets with a difficulty at the outset of his task. He provides himself with a set of the ordinary star-maps, and then finds himself at a loss how to make use of them. Such maps tell him nothing of the position of the constellations on the sky. If he happen to ... Read more

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ON THE USE OF THE MAPS. It is very easy to gain a knowledge of the stars, if the learner sets to work in the proper manner. But he commonly meets with a difficulty at the outset of his task. He provides himself with a set of the ordinary star-maps, and then finds himself at a loss how to make use of them. Such maps tell him nothing of the position of the constellations on the sky. If he happen to
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Treasure Island

A Telling for the New World

by Robert Louis Stevenson, Orson Ossman ...

Narrated by Orson Ossman, Glynn Turman, Keith David, John Goodman, a full cast, Nui Phonphilla, Lowell Deo, David Ossman, Phillip Proctor0, Richard Fish1, Aishe Keita2, John Lowrie3, Vince Brady4, Phillip Keiman5, Simone Leorin6, Charles Leggett7, Bradford Farwell8, Corey Riger9, Dale Westgaard0, Drew Hobson1, Kevin Williams2, Charleigh E. Parker3, Abhijeet Rane4, Tony Doupe5, Kaelon Christopher6, Kevin Lynch7, Jimmy Scullin8, Martha Murphy9, Katie Hendrix0 ...

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Treasure Island: A Telling for the New World is an eight-hour audio mini-series, based on the classic by R.L. Stevenson.The adaptation resets the story in the Bayous of Louisiana, the Port of New Orleans, and the Caribbean in 1828. This fully dramatized production stars the voices of Keith David as Long John Silver, John Goodman as Billy Bones, and Glynn Turman as the storyteller, along with ... Read more

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Treasure Island: A Telling for the New World is an eight-hour audio mini-series, based on the classic by R.L. Stevenson.The adaptation resets the story in the Bayous of Louisiana, the Port of New Orleans, and the Caribbean in 1828. This fully dramatized production stars the voices of Keith David as Long John Silver, John Goodman as Billy Bones, and Glynn Turman as the storyteller, along with
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Pleasant Ways in Science

Exploring the Beauty of Science Through Engaging Literature

by Richard A. Proctor ...

In "Pleasant Ways in Science," Richard A. Proctor invites readers into a captivating exploration of scientific ideas through a lens of accessibility and wonder. Proctor employs an engaging literary style, peppered with anecdotal narratives and vivid imagery, which makes complex scientific concepts approachable for a lay audience. Set against the backdrop of the late 19th century, a period marked ... Read more

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In "Pleasant Ways in Science," Richard A. Proctor invites readers into a captivating exploration of scientific ideas through a lens of accessibility and wonder. Proctor employs an engaging literary style, peppered with anecdotal narratives and vivid imagery, which makes complex scientific concepts approachable for a lay audience. Set against the backdrop of the late 19th century, a period marked
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Myths and Marvels of Astronomy

by Richard Anthony Proctor ...

The Library of Alexandria is an independent small business publishing house. We specialize in bringing back to live rare, historical and ancient Books. This includes manuscripts such as: classical fiction, philosophy, science, Religion, folklore, mythology, history, literature, politics and sacred texts, in addition to Secret and esoteric subjects, such as: occult, freemasonry, alchemy, hermetic, ... Read more

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The Library of Alexandria is an independent small business publishing house. We specialize in bringing back to live rare, historical and ancient Books. This includes manuscripts such as: classical fiction, philosophy, science, Religion, folklore, mythology, history, literature, politics and sacred texts, in addition to Secret and esoteric subjects, such as: occult, freemasonry, alchemy, hermetic,
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