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vintage books

  1. Human Values and Science, Art and Mathematics Lillian Lieber Mathematician Lillian Lieber, of whom Einstein was a fan, on how the greatest creative revolution in mathematics illuminates the core ideals of social justice and democracy:

    Human Values and Science, Art and Mathematics

    Lillian Lieber

    Mathematician Lillian Lieber, of whom Einstein was a fan, on how the greatest creative revolution in mathematics illuminates the core ideals of social justice and democracy:

  2. I, Leonardo Ralph Steadman The great Ralph Steadman illustrates the life of Leonardo da Vinci in an imaginary autobiography – a beautiful portrait of the legendary polymath that grants equal dignity to the grit and the glory:

    I, Leonardo

    Ralph Steadman

    The great Ralph Steadman illustrates the life of Leonardo da Vinci in an imaginary autobiography – a beautiful portrait of the legendary polymath that grants equal dignity to the grit and the glory:

  3. How to Make Love: A 1936 Guide to the Art of Wooing Pietro Sr. Ramirez A vintage to “the art of wooing” so appalling that it’s amusing. Includes “Man was created strong. Woman was created weak. Therefore, it is up to the man to protect his woman. ”...

    How to Make Love: A 1936 Guide to the Art of Wooing

    Pietro Sr. Ramirez

    A vintage to “the art of wooing” so appalling that it’s amusing. Includes “Man was created strong. Woman was created weak. Therefore, it is up to the man to protect his woman. ” and “Marriage is the culmination of love. Two people should never fall in love with each other unless they understand thoroughly that their love for each other is to eventuate into a future marriage.” More at the link: