This radio dramatization became a classic when it was first broadcast on BBC Radio, and it continues to delight today. Bilbo Baggins, the hobbit, is a peaceful sort who lives in a cozy hole in the Shire, a place where adventures are uncommon—and rather unwanted. So when the wizard Gandalf whisks him away on a treasure-hunting expedition with a troop of rowdy dwarves, he's not entirely thrilled.

    Antigonick is her first attempt at making translation into a combined visual and textual experience: it will provoke poetry readers, classical scholars, theatre people and comic-book aficionados.

    In 1845, he published his first novel Poor Folk in the magazine Sovremennik. The poet Nikolai Nekrasov, editor of the magazine, said of Dostoyevsky, "a new Gogol has arisen!" In 1846, he published The Double. It was received with dissaponting reaction. In 1849, he was arrested and sentenced to death for being a member of the Petrashevsky Circle. The sentence was reduced to four years hard labor at a prison camp in Omsk, Siberia. Of the experience he wrote, "In summer, intolerable closeness; in winter, unendurable cold. All the floors were rotten. Filth on the floors an inch thick; one could slip and fall... We were packed like herrings in a barrel...There was no room to turn around. From dusk to dawn it was impossible not to behave like pigs... Fleas, lice, and black beetles by the bushel..." In 1854, and was required to serve five years in the Russian army at Semipalatinsk, Kazakhstan. In 1866, he published Crime and Punishment which made him one of Russia's most popular authors. In 1867, he published The Gambler. He had become a frequent visitor to casinos and wrote the book to pay debts. From 1873 to 1881, he published the Writer's Diary, a magazine of short stories and articles on current events.Many leading authors have been influenced by him including Proust, Faulkner, Camus, Kafka, Kerouac, and Salinger. Hemingway cited his influence in A Moveable Feast. James Joyce said of him, "...he is the man more than any other who has created modern prose ..."

    In the speeches and addresses they made, and in the editorials, essays, and pamphlets they published, we see them expressing the principles by which they wished to define their new nation, and reaching consensus about the best form of government that would endure and sustain the republic well beyond their own time. Much of what they spoke and wrote gave rise to the laws by which American is still governed today.This volume collects more than forty documents that played a crucial role in spurring the revolt of the thirteen original colonies against their mother country, England, and forging those colonies into the United States of America, a new country whose people shared common goals and interests manifested in the government they had created to uphold the laws of their republic. In these documents, we see the articulation, evolution, and refinement of the democratic ideals by which America is recognized.

    Celie grows up in rural Georgia, navigating a childhood of ceaseless abuse. Not only is she poor and despised by the society around her, she’s badly treated by her family. As a teenager she begins writing letters directly to God in an attempt to transcend a life that often seems too much to bear. Her letters span twenty years and record a journey of self-discovery and empowerment through the guiding light of a few strong women and her own implacable will to find harmony with herself and her home.  In The Temple of My Familiar, Celie and Shug from The Color Purple follow the lives of a brilliant cast of characters, all dealing in some way with the legacy of the African experience in America. From recent African immigrants, to a woman who grew up in the mixed-race rainforest communities of South America, to Celie’s own granddaughter living in modern-day San Francisco, all must come to understand the brutal stories of their ancestors to come to terms with their own troubled lives.   Possessing the Secret of Joy portrays Tashi’s tribe, the Olinka, where young girls undergo circumcision as an initiation into the community. Tashi manages to avoid this fate at first, but when pressed by tribal leaders, she submits. Years later, married and living in America as Evelyn Johnson, Tashi’s inner pain emerges. As she questions why such a terrifying, disfiguring sacrifice was required, she sorts through the many levels of subjugation with which she’s been burdened over the years.

    Chesterton Collection by G. K. Chesterton (Illustrated): — 34 Books in One! — Includes an Active Index, Table of Contents for all 34 Books and NCX Navigation — Includes Illustrations by Claude MonetPublisher: All of these 34 Books are available in Paperback and Kindle Editions from the Publisher; Click on the Publisher Name in the Book Title to access these.Summary:Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874–1936) was an English writer. He wrote on philosophy, ontology, poetry, plays, journalism, public lectures and debates, literary and art criticism, biography, Christian apologetics, and fiction, including fantasy and detective fiction. Chesterton is often referred to as the "prince of paradox". Whenever possible, Chesterton made his points with popular sayings, proverbs, and allegories—first carefully turning them inside out.Chesterton is well known for his reasoned apologetics and even some of those who disagree with him have recognized the universal appeal of such works as Orthodoxy and The Everlasting Man. Chesterton, as a political thinker, cast aspersions on both progressivism and conservatism, saying, "The whole modern world has divided itself into Conservatives and Progressives. The business of Progressives is to go on making mistakes. The business of the Conservatives is to prevent the mistakes from being corrected." Chesterton routinely referred to himself as an "orthodox" Christian, and came to identify such a position more and more with Catholicism, eventually converting to Roman Catholicism from High Church Anglicanism. George Bernard Shaw, Chesterton's "friendly enemy" said of him, "He was a man of colossal genius".Included Books:Non-Fiction:ALARMS AND DISCURSIONSALL THINGS CONSIDEREDTHE APPETITE OF TYRANNYTHE CRIMES OF ENGLANDTHE DEFENDANTEUGENICS AND OTHER EVILSHERETICSIRISH IMPRESSIONSA MISCELLANY OF MENTHE NEW JERUSALEMORTHODOXYA SHORT HISTORY OF ENGLANDTHE BLATCHFORD CONTROVERSIESTHE SUPERSTITION OF DIVORCETREMENDOUS TRIFLESVARIED TYPESTHE VICTORIAN AGE IN LITERATUREWHAT I SAW IN AMERICAWHAT'S WRONG WITH THE WORLDFiction:THE BALL AND THE CROSSTHE CLUB OF QUEER TRADESTHE FLYING INNMANALIVETHE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCHTHE MAN WHO WAS THURSDAYTHE NAPOLEON OF NOTTING HILLTHE TREES OF PRIDETHE INNOCENCE OF FATHER BROWNTHE WISDOM OF FATHER BROWNBiography:APPRECIATIONS AND CRITICISMS OF THE WORKS OF CHARLES DICKENSCHARLES DICKENSEssays:UTOPIA OF USURERS AND OTHER ESSAYSPoetry:THE BALLAD OF THE WHITE HORSEPlays:MAGIC: A FANTASTIC COMEDYPublisher: Catholic Way PublishingWe hope you enjoy this release!

    There he meets the fifteen foot tall, four armed, green men of mars, with horse-like dragons, and watch dogs like oversized frogs with ten legs. His adventures continue as he battles great white apes, fights plant men, defies the Goddess of Death, and braves the frozen wastes of Polar Mars. In other adventures, the Prince of Helium encounters a race of telepathic warriors, the Princess of Helium confronts the headless men of Mars, Captain Ulysses Paxton learns the secret of human immortality, and Tan Hadron's idealized notion of love is tested as he fights off gigantic spiders and cannibals. Edgar Rice Burroughs vision of Mars was loosely inspired by astronomical speculation of the time, especially that of Percival Lowell, who saw the red planet as a formerly Earth-like world now becoming less hospitable to life due to its advanced age. Burroughs predicted the invention of homing devices, radar, sonar, autopilot, collision detection, television, teletype, genetic cloning, living organ transplants, antigravity propulsion, and many other concepts that were well ahead of his time. The books in the Barsoom series were an early inspiration to many, including science fiction authors Robert A. Heinlein, Arthur C. Clarke and Ray Bradbury, they influenced renowned scientist Carl Sagan in his quest for extraterrestrial life, and were instrumental in the making of James Cameron's Avatar, and George Lucas' Star Wars. This edition includes 35 illustrations by Frank Schoonover, J. Allan St. John, V. Cutta, P. J. Monahan, George Wildschut & Frank R. Paul.

    Cozy Classics is a new board book series that presents well-loved stories to children aged 0+. Every classic in the series will be condensed to 12 baby-friendly words, and each word will appear alongside a photograph of needle felted objects. Pride and Prejudice is a timeless romance about how a bad first impression can turn into love, and one of the world’s most beloved classics. Now this classic can be shared with your youngest children.

    The famous love poem Ode to a Nightingale by John Keats.

    In the aftermath of the Angels’ devastating defeat in the war for Heaven, Satan determines to seek his revenge. Meanwhile, Adam and Eve have newly awakened in the Garden of Eden . . .First published nearly three hundred and fifty years ago, Paradise Lost has now been reimagined by the Spanish artist Pablo Auladell. His astonishing artwork portrays the complexity and tragedy of one of the great stories of all time. His bleak and surprising imagery captures the lyricism of Milton’s original for a new audience—and is a masterful tribute to a literary classic.

    With countless adaptations available, the titles of his works are familiar. But no joy can compare to reading the originals--and reading them in a deluxe classic edition is even better!This revised, elegant book features the African exploration of Five Weeks in a Balloon; the story of Captain Nemo and his submarine in Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea; Around the World in Eighty Days, the famous story of an incredible expedition; and the classic Journey to the Center of the Earth, which takes readers into our world’s geological past. With a genuine leather cover, printed endpapers, and a ribbon bookmark, as well as an introduction by an expert on Verne’s life and writing, it’s an excellent introduction to the work of this well-loved author.Expand your home library--and your imagination--with Jules Verne!Lexile score: 1030L

    Inside you'll find 30 Daily Lessons, 20 Fun Activities, 180 Multiple Choice Questions, 60 Short Essay Questions, 20 Essay Questions, Quizzes/Homework Assignments, Tests, and more. The lessons and activities will help students gain an intimate understanding of the text; while the tests and quizzes will help you evaluate how well the students have grasped the material.

    Now, at a veritable fairy-tale moment—witness the popular television shows Grimm and Once Upon a Time and this year’s two movie adaptations of “Snow White”—Philip Pullman, one of the most popular authors of our time, makes us fall in love all over again with the immortal tales of the Brothers Grimm.From much-loved stories like “Cinderella” and “Rumpelstiltskin,” “Rapunzel” and “Hansel and Gretel” to lesser-known treasures like “Briar-Rose,” “Thousandfurs,” and “The Girl with No Hands,” Pullman retells his fifty favorites, paying homage to the tales that inspired his unique creative vision—and that continue to cast their spell on the Western imagination.

    Many poetry collections are often poorly formatted and difficult to read on eReaders. The Delphi Poets Series offers readers the works of literature's finest poets, with superior formatting. This volume presents the complete poetical works of Emily Dickinson, with beautiful illustrations and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version: 1)* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Dickinson's life and works* Concise introductions to the poetry and other works* For the first time in digital print, all 1775 poems by Dickinson* Images of how the poetry books were first printed, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts* Excellent formatting of the poems* Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the poetry* Easily locate the poems you want to read* Includes Dickinson's letters - spend hours exploring the poet's literary life* Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genresCONTENTS:The Poetry CollectionsPOEMS : SERIES ONEPOEMS : SERIES TWOPOEMS : SERIES THREEThe PoemsTHE COMPLETE 1775 POEMSLIST OF POEMS IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDERLIST OF POEMS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDERThe LettersTHE LETTERS OF EMILY DICKINSON

    In this, the first of two volumes chronologically collecting all his published adult short stories, we see how Dahl began by using his experiences in the war to write fiction but quickly turned to his powerful and dark imagination to pen some of the most unsettling and disquieting tales ever written.In 27 stories, written between 1944 and 1953, we encounter such classic tales as 'Man from the South', featuring a wager with appalling consequences; 'Lamb to the Slaughter', in which a wife murders her husband yet has a novel idea for throwing the police off the scent; and in 'The Sound Machine', the horrific truth about plants is revealed.Enter the sinister, twisted world of Roald Dahl: whether you're young or old, you'll never want to leave.'Roald Dahl is one of the few writers I know whose work can accurately be described as addictive' Irish Times'The great magician' SpectatorLook out for Volume Two, introduced by Anthony Horowitz Roald Dahl, the brilliant and worldwide acclaimed author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, and many more classics for children, also wrote scores of short stories for adults. These delightfully disturbing tales have often been filmed and were most recently the inspiration for the West End play, Roald Dahl's Twisted Tales by Jeremy Dyson. Roald Dahl's stories continue to make readers shiver today.

    partly by selling enough of my household furniture to satisfy a moiety of their claim, ...

    With clever, simple text by Jennifer Adams, paired with stylish design and illustrations by Sugar's Alison Oliver, Little Miss Brontë and Little Master Carroll are a must for every savvy parent's nursery library.A series of board books for brilliant babies

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    His biting wit and eccentric behavior were legendary, and it was by means of his renowned aphorisms that his moral teachings were transmitted. He scorned the conventions of civilized life, and his ascetic lifestyle and caustic opinions informed the Cynic philosophy and later influenced Stoicism. This unique edition also covers his immediate successors, such as Crates, his wife Hipparchia, and the witty moral preacher Bion. The contrasting teachings of the Cyrenaic school, founded by Aristippos, a pleasure-loving friend of Socrates, complete the volume, together with a selection of apocryphal letters.About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

    The length of his life was not one-third that of Wordsworth, who was born twenty-five years before him and outlived him by twenty-nine. Yet before his tragic death at twenty-six Keats had produced a body of poetry of such extraordinary power and promise that the world has sometimes been tempted, in its regret for what he might have done had he lived, to lose sight of the superlative merit of what he actually accomplished. Notice: This Book is published by Historical Books Limited (www.publicdomain.org.uk) as a Public Domain Book, if you have any inquiries, requests or need any help you can just send an email to publications@publicdomain.org.uk This book is found as a public domain and free book based on various online catalogs, if you think there are any problems regard copyright issues please contact us immediately via DMCA@publicdomain.org.uk

    Includes complete and unabridgedMary BartonCranfordRuthNorth and SouthSylvia's Lovers Wives and DaughtersAll 6 of her full-length novels-Featuring charming illustrations and photos from the period -Complete, unabridged, and formatted for kindle to improve your reading experience -Linked table of contents to reach your book quickly

    Readers set out with timid Mole as he explores the world, learning about courage and friendship through a series of misadventures with Rat, Toad, and Badger in The Wind in the Willows. From the River Bank, tumble down the rabbit hole with Alice to a madcap world where nonsense rules in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. From Victorian England, it’s on to a small New England town in Little Women, where Jo March and her three sisters struggle to achieve their dreams amid the shifting roles of women in the Civil War era. Sent to live with her uncle, orphan Mary Lennox uncovers the mysteries of Misselthwaite Manor in The Secret Garden. Readers then journey through the English countryside and London with a gentle, hardworking horse who experiences kindness and cruelty at the hands of different masters in Black Beauty.Whether encountering these cherished tales for the first or the fiftieth time, readers will find enchantment in this collection.

    Novels Tarzan of the Apes The Return of Tarzan The Beasts of Tarzan The Son of Tarzan Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar Tarzan the Terrible Collections Jungle Tales of Tarzan Tarzan the Untamed

    Some of the stories here were collected by folklorists during the last two centuries, while the others are reworkings of oral tales by four of the greatest writers in Russian literature: Nadezhda Teffi, Pavel Bazhov, Andrey Platonov, and Alexander Pushkin, author of Eugene Onegin, the classic Russian novel in verse. Among the many classic stories included here are the tales of Baba Yaga, Vasilisa the Beautiful, Father Frost, and the Frog Princess.

    Birds are beautiful and fascinating but living with them is nothing like living with dogs or cats.Enter the laughter- and amazement-filled world of an African Grey Parrot named Dorian and discover the trials and delights of what life is really like for those who live with these wonderful creatures. A Portrait of Dorian Grey is not only a history of the authors' life with Dorian and his “flock mates” but a treasure trove of priceless information about the reality of what it takes and what can be expected when you live with these astonishingly intelligent and highly demanding animals. Many colorful photographs illustrate the rewarding behaviors and requirements along with some of the more disturbing and trying aspects of life as part of a flock. Why do so many people spend more time making breakfast for their birds than they do for themselves and spend more money on bird toys and treats than they do on their own wardrobes? Come discover the thrill of having a cogent conversation with an evolved dinosaur, the delight of an animal that makes intelligent jokes, the challenge of how to keep a winged Houdini in his cage, and the pure delight of having your pet look up at your and actually say aloud, “I love you!”

    Now, listen to H. G. Wells’ five science fiction novels in one definitive collection. Introduced by film director and H. G. Wells fanboy Eli Roth, the collection features unabridged recordings of the novels performed by Hugh Bonneville, Jason Isaacs, Sophie Okonedo, David Tennant and Alexander Vlahos.The War of the Worlds narrated by David TennantWhen Earth is invaded by Martians in great mechanical tripods, terror ensues. They are equipped with heat rays and poisonous black gas, intent on wiping out the human race. During the destruction, one man’s story details the monstrous invasion and his struggle to find his wife in the devastation.The First Men in the Moon narrated by Alexander VlahosA chance meeting between penniless businessman Mr Bedford and absentminded scientist Dr Cavor leads the two on a fantastical journey to the moon. However, they are unprepared for what they find: freezing nights, boiling days and sinister alien life. Will they be trapped forever?The Time Machine narrated by Hugh BonnevilleTransported to the year AD 802,701, the Time Traveller encounters the peaceful Eloi, a beautiful elfin race of childlike adults afraid of the dark, and with good reason. Beneath the earth’s surface live the Morlocks, apish troglodytes who torment the Eloi. When the time machine is stolen, the Time Traveller must enter Morlock territory if he ever hopes to return home.The Invisible Man narrated by Sophie OkonedoWhen a strange man takes shelter at an inn, his skin covered from head to toe in bandages, he causes distrust. Griffin, a scientist, reveals that he has successfully managed to turn himself invisible, but alas without a way of undoing it. Desperate for a cure, his ailment drives him to many sinister actions, including murder. The Island of Dr Moreau narrated by Jason IsaacsEdward Prendick, the single survivor of a shipwreck, is rescued by Montgomery in a vessel carrying a menagerie of savage animals. Taken to an uncharted island, he meets Dr Moreau - a brilliant scientist whose notorious experiments have caused him to abandon the civilised world. It soon becomes clear he has been developing these experiments - with truly horrific results.Known as ‘The Father of Science Fiction’, Herbert George Wells’ writing career spanned over 60 years. He was a writer of novels, short stories, nonfiction books and articles. As a young man, Wells won a scholarship to the Normal School of Science in London, sparking his infamous vocation as a science fiction writer.

    He disturbed - and fascinated - us with a frightening doctor's island. He wrote of an invisible man, of men on the moon, and of a war of the worlds. He has influenced countless other writers, artists, and even scientists. H. G. Wells is one of the most acclaimed science fiction writers who ever lived, and five of his classic tales are collected in this book for readers to treasure.H. G. Wells includes The Time Machine, The Island of Dr Moreau, The Invisble Man, The War of the Worlds, The First Men in the Moon, and The Food of the Gods. Readers new to this remarkable author will delight in these amazing stories, while fans of Wells will enjoy the insightful introduction by an expert on the author's life and work. All will appreciate the leather cover, gilded edges, printed endpapers, ribbon bookmark, and other features on this unique gift book.No library is complete without the works of H. G. Wells, the father of science fiction!

    While Odysseus struggles to make it home, his wife, Penelope, fights a different kind of battle as her palace is invaded by forceful, greedy men who tell her that Odysseus is dead and she must choose a new husband. Will Odysseus reach her in time? Homer’s epic, age-old story is powerfully told by Carnegie Medalist Gillian Cross and stunningly illustrated by rising talent Neil Packer.

    Poe and his work appear throughout popular culture in literature, music, films, and television.

    contains:*Anne of Green Gables series*Emily trilogy*Pat of Silver Bush series*The Story Girl series*Kilmeny of the Ochard*The Blue Castle*Magic for Marigold*A Tangled Web*Jane of Lantern Hill*Chronicles of Avonlea*Further Chronicles of Avonlea*Uncollected Short Stories*Poetry*Non-Fiction*Autobiography*secondary literature

    

    404, a report on using hemp hurds as a paper-making material. The bulletin proclaims that: “Without a doubt, hemp will continue to be one of the staple agricultural crops of the United States.” The report also warns that: “Our forests are being cut three times faster than they grow.” It finds that (over a 20-year period) 10,000 acres of hemp can produce the same amount of paper as 40,500 acres of trees. The test results are so favorable that USDA Bulletin #404 is printed on paper made from hemp! "The Gospel of Hemp" explains why a crop that was hailed as a "one of the staple agricultural crops of The United States" in a U.S. government report was deceptivley made essentially illegal in 1937. The time has come for America and the world to correct this deception and injustice for the future of our planet.

    Table of Contents:- The Metamorphosis- A Country Doctor- A Hunger Artist- A Report for an Academy- An Imperial Message- Before the Law- In the Penal Colony- Jackals and Arabs- The Great Wall of China- The Hunter Gracchus- The Trial- Up in the Gallery

    Born in a log cabin just after the Civil War, she “had seen and lived it all”—the wild woods, Indian country, the building of the railroads, the hardscrabble life of the homesteader, the overnight rise of towns and farms—an entire epoch in the settling of America. She found a unique form in which to tell her story, an episodic sequence of novels for young readers now loved the world over. Together the Little House books constitute a classic of children’s literature and a definitive firsthand account of the pioneer experience.In this and a companion volume, Library of America presents all nine of the Little House books in the order in which they were published. The first four are novels of childhood, beginning with Little House in the Big Woods (1932), in which Laura Ingalls, age five, keenly experiences the turning of the year in the Wisconsin wilderness. Each season has its work and its rituals, overseen by Ma and Pa with cheerfulness and an exacting economy. Hunting, planting, harvesting, butchering—Laura learns all of these by example, and by helping her parents in any way she can. In the evenings she delights in Pa’s stories, the songs played on his fiddle, and the cozy warmth of the hearthside.Farmer Boy (1933) tells the parallel story of Almanzo Wilder, the boy who will soon light out for the territory and eventually meet, court, and marry Laura, but who first must learn his father’s way of life on a farm in upstate New York. Little House on the Prairie (1935) takes Laura’s family from Wisconsin to Kansas, where they attempt to stake a claim despite illness, prairie fires, and uncertain encounters with Osage Indians. In On the Banks of Plum Creek (1937), the family moves to Minnesota and raises a promising crop of wheat only to lose it to a voracious swarm of grasshoppers.These four novels, like the five that follow, are presented by Library of America without the illustrations and typographical trappings of editions designed for young readers. Here Wilder’s prose for the first time stands alone and can be seen for exactly what it is—a triumph of the American plain style. An appendix contains two little-known speeches in which Wilder discusses the craft of writing historical fiction.

    The PLAIN ENGLISH version you’ve been waiting for! Now a new, improved Kindle-friendly edition! Nothing else like it! Between-the-lines format! More choices! Easy navigation! Still hated by your teacher!

    Unlike other e-book editions, the text and chapters are perfectly set up to match the layout and feel of a physical copy, rather than being haphazardly thrown together for a quick release. This edition also comes with a linked Table of Contents for both the list of included books and their respective chapters. Navigation couldn't be easier. Purchase this Edgar Rice Burroughs Collection and treat yourself to the following list of works by this classic author:A Princess of Mars (J.C. 1/5)Tarzan of the ApesThe Return of TarzanAt the Earth's CoreThe Beasts of TarzanThe Gods of Mars (J.C. 2/5)The MuckerThe Son of TarzanJungle Tales of TarzanThe Lost ContinentThe Oakdale AffairOut of Time's AbyssThe Land that Time ForgotThe People that Time ForgotThe Warlord of Mars (J.C. 3/5)Tarzan the UntamedThuvia, Maid of Mars (J.C. 4/5)Tarzan the TerribleThe Efficiency ExpertThe Chessmen of Mars (J.C. 5/5)PellucidarThe Mad KingThe Outlaw of TornThe Monster Men

    R. James - was an English academic and provost of King's College and Eton. He started writing ghost stories to entertain his friends... one hundred and fifty years after his birth he is now revered as the father of the modern English ghost story. This gorgeous hardback contains all thirty-five of M.R. James's highly acclaimed ghost stories, including the classics: 'Oh Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad' and 'Canon Alberic's Scrapbook'. As well as a foreword by Clark Ashton Smith and an extended Afterword by Stephen Jones the book is gloriously illustrated by award-winning artist Les Edwards.

    Each exquisitely bound volume features vivid four-color illustrations, a ribbon marker, and gorgeous design elements throughout. Housed in a keepsake slipcase with a magnetic closure, this collection is meant to be cherished for a lifetime.Gulliver's Travels is Jonathan Swift's comic tale of an Englishman who journeys to four fantastical and exotic lands filled with unforgettable characters, from the pint-size Lilliputians to the giant Brobdingnagians.The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood takes us to Sherwood Forest, where the brigand and his band of "merry men" rob from the rich to give to the poor--to the consternation of the Sheriff of Nottingham.The Jungle Book transports readers into a wondrous world where danger lurks behind every drooping vine and the law of the jungle is the key to survival.Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island follows young Jim Hawkins as he learns the ways of the buccaneer from a group of seafaring miscreants, including the nefarious peg leg, Long John Silver.White Fang by Jack London recreates the forbidding world of the Yukon Gold Rush, where a wild dog must endure violence, hardship, and bitter cold on his journey from savagery to civilization.Product Features: Embossed slipcase with magnetic closureFive hardcover volumes each featuring a ribbon marker and four-color illustration throughout

    Katy is a tall untidy tomboy, forever getting into scrapes but wishing to be beautiful and beloved. When a terrible accident makes her an invalid, her illness and four-year recovery gradually teach her to be as good and kind as she has always wanted. Two sequels follow Katy as she grows up: What Katy Did at School and What Katy Did Next. Two further sequels relating the adventures of Katy's younger siblings were also published—Clover and In the High Valley. Also their father, Dr. Carr, a hard working doctor feature in a short story titled "Curly Locks” thus completing the entire Carr Family Chronicle.Susan Coolidge, pen name of Sarah Chauncey Woolsey (1835–1905), was an American children's author who is best known for her Katy Carr Series. The fictional Carr family of this series was modeled after Woolsey's own family and the protagonist Katy Carr was inspired by Woolsey herself; while the brothers and sisters "Little Carrs” were modeled on her four younger siblings.

    Explore the world of Kelly Creagh's Nevermore through the work of her inspiration and muse: the masterful Edgar Allan Poe.Poe fans and Kelly fans alike can dive deeper into the world of Isobel, Varen, and Edgar Allan Poe with this special eBook collection, which includes:-An introduction from Kelly Creagh-100+ pages of Poe's stories and poems both those included in Nevermore, and those that influenced Kelly in her writing-A 100+ page sample of Kelly Creagh's Nevermore!

    As with all Delphi Classics, the texts are arranged in chronological order, allowing a scholarly reading and appreciation of Eliot's works. For more information and to see other titles, please visit: www.delphiclassics.comThe NovelsADAM BEDETHE MILL ON THE FLOSSSILAS MARNERROMOLAFELIX HOLT THE RADICALMIDDLEMARCHDANIEL DERONDAThe Novellas and Short StoriesSCENES OF CLERICAL LIFETHE LIFTED VEILBROTHER JACOBMAGGIE AND TOM TULLIVERThe Non-FictionTHREE MONTHS IN WEIMARSILLY NOVELS BY LADY NOVELISTSTHE NATURAL HISTORY OF GERMAN LIFETHE INFLUENCE OF RATIONALISMIMPRESSIONS OF THEOPHRASTUS SUCHCARLYLE’S LIFE OF STERLINGWOMAN IN FRANCE: MADAME DE SABLÉEVANGELICAL TEACHING: DR. CUMMINGGERMAN WIT: HENRY HEINEWORLDLINESS AND OTHER-WORLDLINESS: THE POET YOUNGTHE GRAMMAR OF ORNAMENTADDRESS TO WORKING MEN, BY FELIX HOLTThe PoetryTHE LEGEND OF JUBAI.AGATHA.ARMGARTHOW LISA LOVED THE KING.A MINOR PROPHET.BROTHER AND SISTER.STRADIVARIUS.A COLLEGE BREAKFAST-PARTYTHE DEATH OF MOSES.ARIONTHE SPANISH GYPSY.I COME AND STAND AT EVERY DOORLINES WRITTEN UNDER THE CONVICTION THAT IT IS NOT WISE TO READ MATHEMATICS IN NOVEMBER AFTER ONE'S FIRE IS OUTLECTURES TO WOMEN ON PHYSICAL SCIENCETO THE CHIEF MUSICIAN UPON NABLA: A TYNDALLIC ODEA VISION OF A WRANGLER, OF A UNIVERSITY, OF PEDANTRY, AND OF PHILOSOPHYMID MY GOLD-BROWN CURLSIN A LONDON DRAWINGROOMCOUNT THAT DAY LOSTI GRANT YOU AMPLE LEAVESWEET ENDINGS COME AND GO, LOVETWO LOVERSGOD NEEDS ANTONIOROSESO MAY I JOIN THE CHOIR INVISIBLE!HOW THEY BROUGHT THE GOOD NEWS FROM GHENT TO AIX.MOTHER AND POET.NATURE’S LADY.TO A SKYLARK.The TranslationsTHE LIFE OF JESUS CRITICALLY EXAMINED BY DR. DAVID FRIEDRICH STRAUSSTHE ESSENCE OF CHRISTIANITY BY LUDWIG ANDREAS FEUERBACHFor more information and to see other titles, please visit: www.delphiclassics.com

    Poverty consists in the desire to have everything, and through violent means if necessary' From their founding in the fifth century BC and for over 800 years, the Cynic philosophers sought to cure humanity of greed and vice with their proposal of living simply. They guaranteed happiness to their adherents through freedom of speech, poverty, self-sufficiency and physical hardiness. In this fascinating and completely new collection of Cynic writing through the centuries, from Diogenes and Hipparchia, to Lucian and the Roman emperor Julian, the history and experiences of the Cynic philosophers are explored to the full.Robert Dobbin's introduction examines the public image of the Cynics through the ages, as well as the philosophy's contradictions and how their views on women were centuries ahead of their time. This edition also includes notes on the text, chronology, glossary and suggested further reading.Translated, edited and with an introduction by Robert Dobbin

    This beautiful boxed set contains all your favourite Beatrix Potter's stories.The Tale of Peter RabbitThe Tale of Squirrel NutkinThe Tailor of GloucesterThe Tale of Benjamin BunnyThe Tale of Two Bad MiceThe Tale of Mrs Tiggy-WinkleThe Tale of Mr Jeremy FisherThe Tale of Tom kittenThe Tale of Jemima Puddle-DuckThe Tale of The Flopsy BunniesThe Tale of Mrs TittlemouseThe Tale of Timmy TiptoesThe Tale of Johnny Town-MouseThe Tale of Mr TodThe Tale of Pigling BlandThe Tale of Samuel WhiskersThe Tale of The Pie and The Patty-PanThe Tale of Ginger and PicklesThe Tale of Little Pig RobinsonThe Story of A Fierce Bad RabbbitThe Story of Miss MoppetAppley Dapply's Nursery RhymesCecily Parsley's Nursery RhymesThis collection of classic tales will be treasured forever.

    Included are illustrations by Sidney Paget, George Hutchinson, James Greig, E. S. Morris & Charles Kerr. Holmes will need to use his various skills, including a knack at cracking ciphers, an aptitude for acting and disguise, tracking footprints, hand to hand combat, and knowledge of psychology to solve cases involving burglary, murder and revenge. Sherlock Holmes is famous for his intellectual prowess and is renowned for his skilful use of deductive reasoning, astute observation, and forensic skills to solve difficult cases. Deductive reasoning allows Holmes to impressively reveal a stranger’s occupation. Similarly, by studying inanimate objects, he is able to make astonishingly detailed deductions about their owners. This mindset was a major innovation in the field of crime fiction, inspiring authors like Robert J. Sawyer, Neil Gaiman and Stephen King.

    Originally published between 1934 and 1943, Swords of Mars; Synthetic Men of Mars; Llana of Gathol; John Carter and the Giant of Mars; and Skeleton Men of Jupiter are science fiction classics!

    

    Many poetry collections are often poorly formatted and difficult to read on eReaders. The Delphi Poets Series offers readers the works of literature's finest poets, with superior formatting. This volume presents the complete poetical works and plays of W. B. Yeats, with illustrations and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version: 1)* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Yeats' life and works* Concise introductions to the poetry and other works* The complete poetry, appearing for the first time in digital print* Images of how the poetry books were first printed, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts* Excellent formatting of the poems and plays* Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the poetry* Easily locate the poems you want to read* ALL 30 plays, including rare dramas appearing for the first time in digital print* Features the complete autobiographies - discover Yeats' literary life in SEVEN different works* Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres* UPDATED with NCX toc feature allowing readers to skip forward or back to each poem using the Kindle's 5-way controllerCONTENTS:The Poetry CollectionsTHE WANDERINGS OF OISIN AND OTHER POEMSTHE COUNTESS KATHLEEN AND VARIOUS LEGENDS AND LYRICSTHE WIND AMONG THE REEDSPoems from THE SHADOWY WATERSTWO NARRATIVE POEMSIN THE SEVEN WOODSTHE GREEN HELMET AND OTHER POEMSRESPONSIBILITIESTHE WILD SWANS AT COOLEMICHAEL ROBARTES AND THE DANCERTHE TOWERTHE WINDING STAIR AND OTHER POEMSPARNELL’S FUNERAL AND OTHER POEMSNEW POEMS, 1938Poems from ON THE BOILERLAST POEMSThe PoemsLIST OF POEMS IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDERLIST OF POEMS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDERThe PlaysTHE COUNTESS CATHLEENTHE LAND OF HEART’S DESIREDIARMUID AND GRANIAWHERE THERE IS NOTHINGCATHLEEN NI HOULIHANTHE HOUR-GLASSTHE POT OF BROTHTHE KING’S THRESHOLDON BAILE’S STRANDDEIRDRETHE UNICORN FROM THE STARSTHE GREEN HELMETTHE SHADOWY WATERSTHE HOUR-GLASS (VERSE VERSION)AT THE HAWK’S WELLTHE DREAMING OF THE BONESTHE ONLY JEALOUSY OF EMERCALVARYTHE PLAYER QUEENKING OEDIPUSOEDIPUS AT COLONUSTHE CAT AND THE MOONFIGHTING THE WAVESTHE WORDS UPON THE WINDOW-PANETHE RESURRECTIONTHE KING OF THE GREAT CLOCK TOWERA FULL MOON IN MARCHTHE HERNE’S EGGPURGATORYTHE DEATH OF CUCHULAINThe AutobiographiesREVERIES OVER CHILDHOOD AND YOUTHTHE TREMBLING OF THE VEILDRAMATIS PERSONAE 1896-1902ESTRANGEMENT EXTRACTS FROM A DIARY KEPT IN 1909THE DEATH OF SYNGE EXTRACTS FROM A DIARY KEPT IN 1909THE BOUNTY OF SWEDENTHE IRISH DRAMATIC MOVEMENT.

    The famous poem "Song of the Open Road" by Walt Whitman.

    This hierarchical structure ensures a fast browsing experience with the books of your choice.

    frequently anthologized poem

    Complete with the full script from John's on-stage performance and beautiful, full-page illustrations.

    Holmes is lured away from retirement to help his country on the eve of World War I and employs one of his most successful disguises to penetrate a German spy ring.

    (7MB Version 1)* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Chaucer's life and works* Concise introductions to the poems and other texts* Images of how the books were first illustrated, giving your eReader a taste of the medieval texts* Excellent formatting of the poetry* THE CANTERBURY TALES features the original Ellesmere Manuscript illustrations of the pilgrims* Offers two versions of the major texts THE CANTERBURY TALES and TROILUS AND CRISEDYE, each with individual contents tables and links: the Oxford University 1894 scholarly text, with original spellings and line numbers (ideal for students) AND a modernised and annotated text version to help the general reader – now you can truly enjoy Chaucer’s language!* Special criticism section, with essays by writers such as G. K. Chesterton, Virginia Woolf and James Joyce evaluating Chaucer’s contribution to literature* Features four biographies – immerse yourself in Chaucer's medieval world!* Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genresCONTENTS:The PoetryTHE ROMAUNT OF THE ROSETHE BOOK OF THE DUCHESSTHE HOUSE OF FAMEANELIDA AND ARCITEPARLEMENT OF FOULESTROILUS AND CRISEYDE (ORIGINAL TEXT)TROILUS AND CRISEYDE (MODERNISED AND ANNOTATED)THE LEGEND OF GOOD WOMENTHE CANTERBURY TALES (ORIGINAL TEXT)THE CANTERBURY TALES (MODERNISED AND ANNOTATED)MINOR POEMSThe Non-FictionBOECETREATISE ON THE ASTROLABEThe CriticismCHAUCER AND HIS TIMES by Grace Eleanor HadowON MR. GEOFFREY CHAUCER by G. K. ChestertonADVENTURES IN CRITICISM by Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-CouchLECTURES ON CHAUCER AND SPENSER by William HazlittExtract from ‘MY LITERARY PASSIONS’ by William Dean HowellsTHE RENAISSANCE AND THE REFORMATION by Andrew LangTHE PASTONS AND CHAUCER by Virginia WoolfExtract from ‘INTRODUCTION TO THE PAINTINGS’ by D. H. LawrenceExtract from ‘REALISM AND IDEALISM IN ENGLISH LITERATURE’ by James JoyceThe BiographiesCHAUCER AND HIS ENGLAND by G. G. CoultonCHAUCER by Sir Adolphus William WardCHAUCER’S OFFICIAL LIFE by James Root HulbertBRIEF LIFE OF GEOFFREY CHAUCER by D. Laing PurvesPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles

    Crafted around the stories of Achilles and Hector, in language that is by turns poetic and conversational, "An Iliad" brilliantly refreshes this world classic. What emerges is a powerful piece of theatrical storytelling that vividly drives home the timelessness of mankind's compulsion toward violence.

    All six of her classic novels, Sense and Sensibility; Pride and Prejudice; Mansfield Park; Emma; Northanger Abbey; and Persuasion are efficiently organized in this compact tome, which is perfect for either digesting small bites of information or devouring in one sitting. Featuring synopses, character profiles, and two-color illustrations, this mini book brings to life a collection of timeless stories and the iconic characters that populate the novels of Jane Austen.

    Scott Fitzgerald. "The Works of F. Scott Fitzgerald" is properly formatted for the Kindle and includes an active table of contents with links to each chapter in every story. There is also a link back to the table of contents at the start of each chapter to make navigation of this huge title easier.We also include an NCX table of contents which will allow you to navigate this huge Kindle title using the 5-Way Controller button so that you can skip from one story to another with just a click. Once reading a specific story, you can also use the 5-Way Controller button to move from one chapter to another within the same story.Fitzgerald's short stories have themes that do not only relate to the problems and culture of the Jazz Age, but were also about the promises and despair encountered by the youth, as well as aging. Love and relationships between two mismatched or unlikely characters are common, such as people who are unlikely to develop a spark of romantic interest between each other.The plots are usually set in the culture of the upper middle class and the elite, with characters either from this social group or aspiring to become part of it. Being inspired by the events that occurred during The Great Depression and the stock market crash, the stories also involve characters who lose wealth, but who are still trying to maintain their opulent lifestyle.However, Fitzgerald's stories will remain relevant no matter which era the readers are born into, as finding true love and happiness despite the situation will always be a common part of the human experience.Included in this book:Novels:This Side of Paradise (1920)The Beautiful and Damned (1922)Short Stories:The Mystery of the Raymond Mortgage (1909)Reade, Substitute Right Half (1910)A Debt of Honor (1910)The Room with the Green Blinds (1911)A Luckless Santa Claus (1912)Pain and the Scientist (1913)The Trail of the Duke (1913)Shadow Laurels (1915)The Ordeal (1915)Little Minnie McCloskey: A story for girls (1916)The old frontiersman: A story of the frontier (1916)The diary of a sophomore (1917)The prince of pests: A story of the war (1917)Cedric the stoker (1917)The Spire and the Gargoyle (1917)Tarquin of Cheapside (1917)Babes in the Woods (1917)Sentiment—And the Use of Rouge (1917)The Pierian Springs and the Last Straw (1917)Porcelain and Pink (1920)Head and Shoulders (1920)Benediction (1920)Dalyrimple Goes Wrong (1920)Myra Meets His Family (1920)Mister Icky (1920)The Camel’s Back (1920)Bernice Bobs Her Hair (1920)The Ice Palace (1920)The Offshore Pirate (1920)The Cut-Glass Bowl (1920)The Four Fists (1920)The Smilers (1920)May Day (1920)The Jelly-Bean (1920)The Lees of Happiness (1920)Jemina (1921)O Russet Witch! (1921)Tarquin of Cheapside (1921)The Popular Girl (1922)Two for a Cent (1922)The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (1922)The Diamond as Big as the Ritz (1922)Winter Dreams (1922)

    Each book has its own active link table of contents.BOOKS IN THE COLLECTION:Above Life’s Turmoil All These Things Added (featuring Entering the Kingdom and The Heavenly Life)As a Man ThinkethByways of BlessednessEight Pillars of ProsperityFoundation Stones to Happiness and SuccessFrom Passion to PeaceFrom Poverty to Power; or, the Realization of Prosperity and Peace (featuring The path to Prosperity and The Way of Peace)Light on Life’s DifficultiesMan: King of Mind, Body, and CircumstanceMen and SystemsMorning and Evening ThoughtsOut from the HeartPoems of PeaceThe Divine CompanionThe Life Triumphant: Mastering the Heart and MindThe Mastery of DestinyThe Shining GatewayThrough the Gates of Good, or Christ and Conduct

    This boxed set is part of the Penguin Classics Clothbound series designed by Coralie Bickford-Smith.

    

    

    Romantic poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850) referred to Dante's crowned "visionary brow." Irish novelist James Joyce (1882-1941) said "Dante is my spiritual food!" Pope Benedict XV (1854-1922) called Dante "the most eloquent singer of the Christian idea." Even the 20th century literary critic T.S. Eliot (1888-1965) famously wrote that "Shakespeare and Dante divide the world between them, there is no third." Yet today this great poem is often dismissed by modern scholars for its unabashed Catholic theology and deep spiritual vision. Shrug off these skeptical scholars disdain and discover for yourself the true grandeur, Christian nature, and sheer artistry of Dante's Divine Comedy. Just as Dante needed Virgil to lead him through the bowels of Hell, you also need a true and trustworthy guide. Dr. Anthony Esolen serves as your Virgil in this course on the Inferno, the first canticle of the Divine Comedy. An expert who has taught Dante to college students for more than twenty years, Professor Esolen is also the preeminent modern translator of the entire Divine Comedy from the original Italian. With Professor Esolen you will enter the terrible gates of Hell and progress level by infernal level to its diabolical depths. Professor Esolen places a special emphasis on the drama of the poem, leading you through each canto in succession. Along the way, he will highlight Dante's astonishing human and theological insights and discuss the destiny of man, how to find our way out of the wilderness of sin, the relationship between love and knowledge, and the integral unity between body and soul. Professor Esolen will more than satisfy your curiosity about Hell and the fate of the damned. He will reveal in all its starkness the horror of sin, and awaken in your heart a longing for divine love.

    This wonderful work starts with "As virtuous men pass mildly away" and ends with "And makes me end where I begun."

    Book annotation not available for this title.Title: Oliver TwistAuthor: Focus on the Family (COR)Publisher: Tyndale House PubPublication Date: 2012/11/01Number of Pages: Binding Type: CD/SPOKEN WORDLibrary of Congress:

    Waxkeep Publishing's goal is to provide the most complete, and most easy to read collections in the marketplace.The Martin Luther Collection includes the following: 95 Theses The Bondage of the Will The German Mass and Order of Divine Service Commentary on Galatians Disputation on the Divinity and Humanity of Christ The Large Catechism The Small Catechism Twofold Use of the Law & Gospel A Treatise of Good Works To the Christian Nobility of the German Nation An Open Letter on Translating Concerning Christian Liberty Preface to the Letter of St. Paul to the Romans The Smalcald Articles Letter to Several Nuns

    He was named Poet Laureate of England by Queen Victoria, and he remains among the most respected and popular of English authors. His works include The Charge of the Light Brigade, one of the most beloved poems of all time, and the verse epic Idylls of the King, the definitive presentation of the Arthurian legends in the modern era.Lexicos Publishing is proud to present the definitive ebook edition of Tennyson’s poetical works, and the first to present them in their entirety. It is based on the standard edition of the works, the Eversley Edition, which was edited by the poet’s son Hallam, Lord Tennyson, and originally published by Macmillan & Co. in nine volumes. It also collects additional poems taken from “A Memoir” by Hallam Tennyson (1897) and “The Early Poems” edited by John Collins (1900), to make it the most complete edition available in any format. It has been meticulously edited and formatted for Kindle. It has an active table of contents and is fully searchable. All volumes are complete and unabridged. The verse dramas are included along with the poems.

    Her work continues to speak to readers as they experience the profound hope in Barbour's newest 160-page Value Book! Readers will be inspired to share Helen Steiner Rice’s beloved verse again and again with A Collection of Hope. Poems like "Faith Is a Mighty Fortress" and "There's Always a Springtime" will ease your heart and lift your spirit.

    An NIV New Testament with the books of Psalms and Proverbs, designed for an exceptional eBook reading experience.

    His sermons have been translated into many languages. Spurgeon was the pastor of the congregation of the New Park Street Chapel (later the Metropolitan Tabernacle) in London for 38 years.[2] He was part of several controversies with the Baptist Union of Great Britain and later had to leave that denomination.[3] In 1857, he started a charity organization called Spurgeon's which now works globally. He also founded Spurgeon's College, which was named after him posthumously.Spurgeon was a prolific author of many types of works including sermons, an autobiography, a commentary, books on prayer, a devotional, a magazine, poetry,[4] hymnist,[5] and more. Many sermons were transcribed as he spoke and were translated into many languages during his lifetime. Arguably, no other author, Christian or otherwise, has more material in print than C.H. Spurgeon

    A sensualist who composed erotic and playful love poetry in his youth, he was raised a Catholic but later became one of the most admired Protestant preachers of his time. The Collected Poetry reflects this wide diversity, and includes his youthful songs and sonnets, epigrams, elegies, letters, satires, and the profoundly moving Divine Poems composed towards the end of his life. From joyful poems such as 'The Flea', which transforms the image of a louse into something marvellous, to the intimate and intense Holy Sonnets, Donne breathed new vigour into poetry by drawing lucid and often startling metaphors from the world in which he lived. His poems remain among the most passionate, profound and spiritual in the English language.

    This volume presents for the first time in digital publishing the complete poetical works of the beloved war poet Wilfred Owen, with beautiful illustrations and the usual Delphi bonus material. (4MB Version 1)* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Owen's life and works* Concise introduction to Owen and his poetry* Excellent formatting of the poems* Includes rare poems and fragments often missed out of collections, with over 140 poems, many appearing for the first time in digital print* Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the poetry* Easily locate the poems you want to read - organised in the most precise chronological order possible* Includes Owen's letters - spend hours exploring the poet's personal correspondence* Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres* UPDATED with an additional version of the famous poem DULCE ET DECORUM ESTCONTENTS:The Poetry CollectionsPOEMS, 1920THE COMPLETE POEMSTHE FRAGMENTSThe PoemsLIST OF POEMS IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDERLIST OF POEMS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDERThe LettersTHE LETTERS OF WILFRED OWENINDEX OF LETTERS BY YEAR OF COMPOSITIONLIST OF CORRESPONDENTS AND DATES

    From humble beginnings on the seven hills beside the Tiber, the city of Rome grew to dominate the ancient Mediterranean. Led by her senatorial aristocracy, Republican armies defeated Carthage and the successor kingdoms of Alexander the Great, and brought the surrounding peoples to east and west into the Roman sphere. In this Very Short Introduction, David M. Gwynn provides a fascinating introduction to the history of the Roman Republic, ranging from the origins of Rome and the vivid Roman legends that surround the foundations of the city, to the overthrow of the monarchy in 509 BC, the five hundred years of republican rule, the rise of Julius Caesar and Caesar Augustus, and the establishment of the Principate. Gwynn considers the political structure of the Republic, including its unique constitution, and he highlights literary and material sources, bringing to life the culture and society of Republican Rome. He also reflects on the Roman values and beliefs of the time, in order to shed light on the Republic's dramatic rise and fall. Finally, Gwynn reflects on the remarkable legacy of the Roman Republic, including its modern-day resonance and legacy in literature and in film, where it is often presented as a model, a source of inspiration, but also a warning.

    The famous poem "The Stolen Child" by William Butler Yeats.

    Indeed, with the profound philosophic sensibility and keen artistic vision that marked Connolly’s craft in the outstanding Mr. Blue shining out even brighter here, one can easily see why. Dan England is a merry and magnanimous man, whose occupation in life is the forging of friendships and the spreading of joy. Believing totally in the capacity of his friends to reach the heroic heights of sainthood, Dan himself is beset by doubts as he battles against that most insidious of foes: acedia, or the “noonday devil.” For this new edition, Stephen Mirarchi’s Introduction elucidates the novel’s background and themes, and his immensely informative notes on the text highlight Connolly’s influences, historical details, and the connections between Dan England and myriad other great works of art, literature, and theology. Take and read. Dan England and the Noonday Devil might just become your favorite Myles Connolly book as well.

    Brer Rabbit will never learn! He loves to play jokes, tricks and set traps for his friends – but once in a while, they beat him at his own game! These timeless stories of the briar patch trickster are re-told in Blyton’s hugely popular and successful style. This collection contains many Brer Rabbit stories from the books Enid Blyton's Brer Rabbit Book, Brer Rabbit Again and Brer Rabbit's a Rascal. Enid Blyton is arguably the most famous children’s author of all time, thanks to series such as The Wishing-Chair, The Faraway Tree­, The Mysteries, The Famous Five and The Secret Seven. In these three Brer Rabbit stories, readers can enjoy all the magic, fun and adventure one can be guaranteed of when they open a Blyton classic.

    Victor Hatherly enters Dr. Watsons office with a missing thumb, he says the story is so unbelievable he cant go to the police. So, Watson brings Hatherly to Holmes who can solve unsolvable cases. Join Holmes and Watson on the hunt for the engineers thumb. Graphic Planet is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades 3-8.

    his book contains the following works with an Active Table of Contents- Hans Christian Andersen: Fairy Tales and Stories- Jane Austen: The Complete Novels- The Brontë Sisters: The Complete Novels- Charles Dickens: The Complete Novels- Fyodor Dostoyevsky: The Classics Novels Collection- Arthur Conan Doyle : Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Collection- Jack London: The Complete Novels- Lucy Maud Montgomery : Anne of Green Gables: The Complete Collection- Marcel Proust: In Search of Lost Time [volumes 1 to 7]- Bram Stoker: The Classics Collection- Leo Tolstoy: The Classics Collection- Jules Verne: The Classics Novels CollectionAlso available :50 Masterpieces you have to read before you die Vol: 1 Golden Deer Classics50 Masterpieces you have to read before you die Vol: 2 Golden Deer Classics50 Masterpieces you have to read before you die Vol: 3 Golden Deer Classics

    You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.

    The famous poem "We Wear the Mask" by Paul Laurence Dunbar.

    With almost a million words at its command it is not surprising that these Isles have produced some of the most beautiful, moving and descriptive verse through the centuries. In this series we look at the American writer Edgar Allan Poe who in the following poems is seen to be a gifted and accomplished poetEdgar Allan Poe (born Edgar Poe) was born in Boston Massachusetts on January 19th 1809 and was orphaned at an early age. Taken in by the Allan family his education was cut short by lack of money and he went to the military academy, West Point where he failed to become an officer. His early literary works were poetic but he quickly turned to prose. He worked for several magazines and journals until in January 1845 The Raven was published and became an instant classic. Thereafter followed the works for which he is now so rightly famed as a master of the mysterious and macabre. In this volume we bring you some of his poetry, all less well known than his stories, but fascinating none the less. Some are dark and others speak of love. Together they help to round out Edgar Allan Poe the Artist. Poe died at the early age of 40 in 1849 in Baltimore, MarylandMany of these poems are also available our sister company Portable Poetry. Many samples are at our youtube channel http://www.youtube.com/user/PortableP... and can be purchased from iTunes, Amazon and other digital stores. Index Of PoemsThe Haunted Place The Raven To My Mother A Dream Within A Dream Annabel Lee The Sleeper A DreamA ValentineDreamlandDreamsRomanceSonnet - SilenceUlalameAloneEldoradoEvening StarTo The RiverThe Happiest DayLenoreTamerlaneThe Bridal BalladThe ColiseumEulalieFairy-LandThe Valley Of UnrestTo One in ParadiseStanzasSonnet - To ScienceSpirits Of The DeadEpigram For Wall StreetAn AcrosticAn EnigmaSancta MariaIn Youth I Have Known OneIsrafelThe Conqueror WormThe City In The SeaThe ColiseumThe Forest ReverieThe Divine Right Of KingsTo One Departed

    

    And the Giant's heart melted as he looked out. 'How selfish I have been!' he said; '...I will knock down the wall, and my garden shall be the children's playground for ever and ever.' The five stories in his collection for children show Wilde at his best; moving, witty and wise. In "The Happy Prince", a grand but lonely statue recruits a swallow to help him give to people in need; In "The Nightingale and the Rose", a small bird makes a great sacrifice for love; "The Selfish Giant" is a beautiful story of the triumph of kindness; "The Devoted Friend" is a morality tale told to a pompous water rat; and "The Remarkable Rocket" charts the rise and fall of a particularly arrogant firework at a royal wedding.

    This accessible introduction offers a springboard into the play, taking a hands-on, performance-based approach, exploring the challenges and the rewards it presents to actors, audiences and students. Springboard Shakespeare: King Lear has a three-part structure: whether you're watching or reading, Ben Crystal takes you through exactly what you need to know Before, During and After the play. He combines a genuine passion and understanding of Shakespeare with his experience as an actor, giving the reader a clear route to thinking about, understanding and enjoying King Lear.

    Their first big commission initiates Ben into the gentle art of house-breaking, and Helen into the mysteries of the Society for Progressive Rehabilitation…But for Grace, it will plunge her into more danger than she could ever have imagined. This leisurely, beautifully observed thriller marked Victor Canning’s entrée into crime fiction, and rewards with a thrilling finale - sure to delight fans of Agatha Christie’s Tommy and Tuppence. Praise for Victor Canning: ‘His gift of story-telling is obviously innate. Rarely does one come on so satisfying an amalgam of plot, characterisation and good writing.’ Punch‘Quite delightful … with an atmosphere of quiet contentment and humour that cannot fail to charm.’ Daily Telegraph‘A swift-moving novel, joyous, happy and incurably optimistic.’ Evening Standard‘There is such a gentle humour in the book.’ Daily Sketch‘What counts for most in the story … is his mounting pleasure in vagabondage and the English scene.’ The Times‘A paean to the beauties of the English countryside and the lovable oddities of the English character.’ New York Times

    This book contains the works and novels of Mark Twain: - The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today - The Adventures of Tom Sawyer - The Prince and the Pauper - The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn - A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court - The American Claimant - Tom Sawyer Abroad - The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson - Tom Sawyer, Detective - Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc - A Double Barrelled Detective Story - A Horse's Tale - The Mysterious Stranger

    Capably translated and packed with theological and devotional treasures, this work is a substantive contribution to the English corpus of the Swedish bishop's thought and work, edifying for both shepherds and sheep.

    This is not John McCrae's collection of poems, but rather is the single poem "In Flanders Fields", for which John McCrae is most well-known.

    Martin's SummerThe SnareThe Trampling of the LiliesThe Life of Cesare BorgiaLove-at-ArmsThe Sea-HawkThe Shame of MotleyThe Strolling SaintThe Suitors of YvonneThe Tavern KnightBardelys the MagnificentThe Lion's SkinThe Fool's Love StoryGismondi's WageIntelligenceAnd don't forget to search your favorite ebook store for more entries in the Megapack series, covering science fiction, fantasy, horror, adventure, westerns, ghost stories, mysteries -- and much, much more!

    This charming piece of fiction, first published nearly a century ago — and more recently the basis of an acclaimed motion picture — follows that pattern.Its young heroine, Sara Crewe, falls upon hard times at an English boarding school when her father suddenly dies. Left penniless and at the mercy of a vindictive headmistress, Sara manages — despite a multitude of adversities — to maintain her optimistic outlook and usual goodness, qualities that do not go unnoticed by a mysterious benefactor who eventually transforms her life.Set in large, easy-to-read type and newly illustrated by artist Thea Kliros, A Little Princess will captivate romantics of all ages as it tells the riches-to-rags-to-riches tale of a winsome young miss.

    Rider Haggard’s novels have entertained readers for over a hundred years. This comprehensive eBook offers readers the complete FICTIONAL works, with all 57 novels, as well as the usual Delphi bonus texts. (Current version: 1)Features:* concise introductions to the novels and other works* ALL 57 novels have their own contents tables* images of how the novels first appeared, giving your Kindle a taste of the Victorian texts* the complete novels and short stories, including rare works often missed out of collections* many images relating to Haggard’s life, works, places and film adaptations* EVEN includes special ALLAN QUATERMAIN and AYESHA series contents tables* features a selected non-fiction section, including Haggard’s very first book* includes both volumes of Haggard’s autobiography– explore the writer’s adventurous life!* includes the rare bonus story PRINCE: ANOTHER LION, first time in digital print* scholarly ordering of texts in chronological order and literary genres, allowing easy navigation around Haggard’s immense oeuvrePlease note: due to the scarcity of some non-fiction works, this is a complete FICTIONAL works of Haggard, with a selection of other texts. As soon as more texts become available, they will be added as free updates for customers who have already purchased this eBook. CONTENTS:Allan Quatermain SeriesAyesha SeriesThe NovelsDAWNTHE WITCH’S HEADKING SOLOMON’S MINESSHEJESSALLAN QUATERMAINMR MEESON’S WILLMAIWA’S REVENGECOLONEL QUARITCH, V.C.CLEOPATRAALLAN'S WIFEBEATRICETHE WORLD’S DESIREERIC BRIGHTEYESNADA THE LILYMONTEZUMA’S DAUGHTERTHE PEOPLE OF THE MISTJOAN HASTEHEART OF THE WORLDTHE WIZARDDR THERNESWALLOW: A TALE OF THE GREAT TREKELISSABLACK HEART AND WHITE HEARTLYSBETHPEARL-MAIDENSTELLA FREGELIUSTHE BRETHRENAYESHA: THE RETURN OF SHETHE WAY OF THE SPIRITBENITA: AN AFRICAN ROMANCEFAIR MARGARETTHE GHOST KINGSTHE YELLOW GODTHE LADY OF BLOSSHOLMEMORNING STARQUEEN SHEBA’S RINGRED EVEMARIECHILD OF STORMTHE WANDERER’S NECKLACETHE HOLY FLOWERTHE IVORY CHILDFINISHEDLOVE ETERNALMOON OF ISRAELWHEN THE WORLD SHOOKTHE ANCIENT ALLANSHE AND ALLANTHE VIRGIN OF THE SUNWISDOM’S DAUGHTERHEU-HEUQUEEN OF THE DAWNTHE TREASURE OF THE LAKEALLAN AND THE ICE GODSMARY OF MARION ISLEBELSHAZZARThe Short StoriesALLAN THE HUNTERA TALE OF THREE LIONSPRINCE: ANOTHER LIONHUNTER QUATERMAIN’S STORYLONG ODDSSMITH AND THE PHAROAHSMAGEPA THE BUCKTHE BLUE CURTAINSLITTLE FLOWERONLY A DREAMBARBARA WHO CAME BACKTHE MAHATMA AND THE HARESelected Non-FictionCETYWAYO AND HIS WHITE NEIGHBORSA WINTER PILGRIMAGEThe BiographyTHE DAYS OF MY LIFE

    Both entertaining and informative, Classical Arabic Literature ranges from the early Bedouin poems with their evocation of desert life to refined urban lyrical verse, from tender love poetry to sonorous eulogy and vicious lampoon, and from the heights of mystical rapture to the frivolity of comic verse. Prose selections include anecdotes, entertaining or edifying tales and parables, a fairy-tale, a bawdy story, samples of literary criticism, and much more. With this anthology, distinguished Arabist Geert Jan van Gelder brings together well-known texts as well as less familiar pieces new even to scholars. Classical Arabic Literature reveals the rich variety of pre-modern Arabic social and cultural life, where secular texts flourished alongside religious ones. This masterful anthology introduces this vibrant literary heritage including pieces translated into English for the first time to a wide spectrum of new readers. "Geert Jan van Gelder was Laudian Professor of Arabic at the University of Oxford from 1998 to 2012. He is the author of several books on classical Arabic literature, including Beyond the Line: Classical Arabic Literary Critics on the Coherence and Unity of the Poem and Of Dishes and Discourse: Classical Arabic Literary Representations of Food.

    “Hope” is the thing with feathers -That perches in the soul -And sings the tune without the words -And never stops - at all -And sweetest - in the Gale - is heard -And sore must be the storm -That could abash the little BirdThat kept so many warm -I’ve heard it in the chillest land -And on the strangest Sea -Yet - never - in Extremity,It asked a crumb - of me

    Guided by the advice of more than 500 teachers of world literature and a panel of regional specialists, the editors of the Third Edition--a completely new team of scholar-teachers--have made this respected text brand-new in all the best ways. Dozens of new selections and translations, all-new introductions and headnotes, hundreds of new illustrations, redesigned maps and timelines, and a wealth of media resources all add up to the most exciting, accessible, and teachable version of "the Norton" ever published.The Norton Anthology of World Literature is now available as an interactive ebook, at just a fraction of the print price.

    A classic title near the top of many bestseller lists.• Universal appeal - market to any denomination.• Color timeline.• Detailed indexes.• Author biographies.• Beautifully illustrated.• Each title is an in - depth Bible study.• Sensitively revised in modern English.• One of an expanding collection.

    For anyone interested in "first generation," this is the most authentic portrait of hip hop before commercialization took over. Sadly, the hard copy book was published before its time and never saw the distribution or sales it deserved. Copies of the original edition sell for as much as $500. This version contains new material not found in the original print edition.

    Frequently appealed to by the government of the United Provinces during the 1920s and the 1930s for help, Corbett is known to have shot nineteen tigers and fourteen leopards-all man-eaters. Corbett was encouraged to write about his hunting experiences by Roy E. Hawkins, manager of the Indian Branch of the Oxford University Press and a personal friend.An integral part of OUP India's centenary celebrations, this volume includes Jim Corbett's unpublished writings on man-eaters, nature, and his beloved Kumaon, personal letters, articles written for newspapers and gazettes by his contemporaries, and letters exchanged between Corbett and his publisher showcasing the development of his bestselling books-all from the archives of the Oxford University Press. It highlights Corbett's engagement with the times in which he lived, his complete empathy with the people of Kumaon, his great understanding of tigers and leopards, and also the gradual development of his ideas about conservation and the need to preserve the tiger and its habitat. Chronicling the history of his bestselling books (Man-Eaters of Kumaon, The Man-Eating Leopard of Rudraprayag, and My India) and supported by rare photographs and evocative line drawings, this volume reflects the evolution of his writing as well as his long relationship with the Press.

    To get home Dorothy must follow the yellow brick road to the Emerald City and find the wonderfully mysterious Wizard of Oz.

    a nineteenth century challenge as tough as any twenty-first century space mission. With his loyal servant, Passepartout, Mr. Fogg sets off on an astounding race against time; crossing wild oceans by steamship and dangerous continents by railroad, elephant, and even a snow sled! Yet, unknown to Phileas Fogg, the biggest threat to his winning the bet is a Scotland Yard detective called Fix who believes Mr. Fogg is a notorious bank robber. Phileas Fogg’s global race, and Fix’s manhunt, is on!

    His work was very controversial, particularly his poetry collection Leaves of Grass, which he would continue editing and revising until his death, described in his time as obscene. Whitman was deeply influenced by deism and he denied any one faith was more important than another, and embraced all religions equally. Rufus Wilmot Griswold suggested Whitman was guilty of "that horrible sin not to be mentioned among Christians". Beyond this, he was hailed as America's first "poet of democracy". This collection, contains his complete works, in their original editions: Leaves of Grass, Drum-Taps, Good-Bye My Fancy, Specimen Days, Collect, November Boughs, Memoranda, The Wound Dresser; poetry, essays & letters. Review, design and indexing by Century eBooks

    They have been preserved in anthologies and gleaned from weathered headstones.Three-year-old Archianax, playing near a well,Was drawn down by his own silent reflection.His mother, afraid he had no breath left,Hauled him back up wringing wet. He had a little.He didn't taint the nymphs' deep home.He dozed off in her lap. He's sleeping still.These words, translated from the original Greek by poet and filmmaker Michael Wolfe, mark the passing of a child who died roughly 2,000 years ago. Ancient Greek epitaphs honor the lives, and often describe the deaths, of a rich cross section of Greek society, including people of all ages and classes— paupers, fishermen, tyrants, virgins, drunks, foot soldiers, generals—and some non-people—horses, dolphins, and insects. With brief commentary and notes, this bilingual collection of 127 short, witty, and often tender epigrams spans 1,000 years of the written word.Cut These Words into My Stone provides an engaging introduction to this corner of classical literature that continues to speak eloquently in our time.

    Contributor: Frank Pearce Sturm Editor: Thomas Robert Smith