Reprint of the original, first published in 1872. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.

Reproduction of the original: The Life of Daniel De Foe by George Chalmers

We barely talk about them and seldom know their names. Philosophy has always overlooked them; even biology considers them as mere decoration on the tree of life. And yet plants give life to the Earth: they produce the atmosphere that surrounds us, they are the origin of the oxygen that animates us. Plants embody the most direct, elementary connection that life can establish with the world. In this highly original book, Emanuele Coccia argues that, as the very creator of atmosphere, plants occupy the fundamental position from which we should analyze all elements of life. From this standpoint, we can no longer perceive the world as a simple collection of objects or as a universal space containing all things, but as the site of a veritable metaphysical mixture. Since our atmosphere is rendered possible through plants alone, life only perpetuates itself through the very circle of consumption undertaken by plants. In other words, life exists only insofar as it consumes other life, removing any moral or ethical considerations from the equation. In contrast to trends of thought that discuss nature and the cosmos in general terms, Coccia’s account brings the infinitely small together with the infinitely big, offering a radical redefinition of the place of humanity within the realm of life.

Sparks from the Smiddy tells the life story of David Wilson, a sixth generation blacksmith and world champion farrier (a craftsman who trims and shoes horses' hooves). The book includes details of David's memories of annoying his father as a child by nailing horse shoes to the smiddy floor, his first experience of trying to catch a horse, the hard work he put into learning his trade, along with picking up and running the family business. The story follows the highs and lows of David's earliest competitions through to his ultimate win at the 1985 World Championship in Calgary, Canada. And, it concludes with tales of the travel opportunities that his work and successes opened up to him, including meeting the Princess Royal in 1995. Told in a humorous yet modest style, and including 60 of David's photos, Sparks from the Smiddy sheds light on this previously unreported aspect of working and shoeing horses, helping readers to understand the skills of a farrier and giving a nostalgic look back over this important part of rural life. [Subject: Memoir, Animal Care, Traditional Trades and Skills]

Beatrix Potter inspired generations of children around the world with her vivid imagination through the famous tales starring Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle-Duck, Benjamin Bunny, Squirrel Nutkin and many others. Throughout her lifetime, she wrote and illustrated twenty-eight books, including twenty-three tales, which were the little books. Beatrix Potter was also the first to incorporate commercial and merchandising for her characters and tales. These included a Peter Rabbit stuffed toy, an unpublished board game, and nursery wallpaper. Her stories are treasured by those who appreciate her inventive imagination and gentle touch. Generation after generation continues to fall in love with Potter's animated tales and illustrations to this day. In this biography you'll learn more about Beatrix Potter's life. What she did? Why she was involved with farming so much? From where it came the love to animals and what were her "unusual pets?" From where the Beatrix Potter drove inspiration to write her stories, etc.? You'll also learn more about Beatrix Potter's personal relationships, childhood and her circle of influence. If you love her stories, illustrations, and work, learn more about Beatrix Potter. Grab your copy now!