They provide chapter-by-chapter analysis; explanations of key themes, motifs, and symbols; a review quiz; and essay topics. Lively and accessible, SparkNotes is perfect for late-night studying and paper writing. Includes: An A+ Essay—an actual literary essay written about the Spark-ed book—to show students how a paper should be written. 16 pages devoted to writing a literary essay including: a glossary of literary terms Step-by-step tutoring on how to write a literary essay A feature on how not to plagiarize

     Highlights of this collection: The complete, unabridged text of twelve novels and short story collections by Jack London Links to free, full-length audio recordings of all of London's major works. An individual, active Table of Contents for each book accessible from the Kindle "go to" feature. Perfect formatting in rich text compatible with Kindle's Text-to-Speech features. A low, can't-say-no price! Twelve Complete Works Twelve complete works by Jack London, including novels, short stories, and memoirs. Books included: Novels: The Call of the Wild White Fang The Sea-Wolf Martin Eden The Iron Heel The People of the Abyss The Secret Plague John Barleycorn The Jacket (The Star-Rover) The Cruise of the Snark Burning Daylight Short Stories: Lost Face Trust To Build a Fire That Spot Flush of Gold The Passing of Marcus O’Brien The Wit of Porportuk Additional Fan Resources Also included are special features for any Jack London enthusiast, including: A comprehensive list of the many film and television adaptations of the works of Jack London. Links to free, full-length audio recordings of the books and stories in this collection.

    Frank Baum (1856-1919) decided to create a world in which 'the wonderment and joy are retained and the heartaches and nightmares are left out'. Since the early successes of the Oz series during the author's lifetime, and with the production of numerous stage, film, television and literary adaptations in the years since his death, Baum's magical fairyland of Oz - devised 'solely to please children of today' - has continually delighted and influenced the imaginations of millions across the world for over a century. Journey through the magical world of Oz with Dorothy and friends in this 15 book collection by L. Frank Baum, redesigned and anglicised. These beloved children's classics will make the perfect gift; timeless and loved by all. This collection includes the following books: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The Marvellous Land of Oz, Ozma of Oz, Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz, The Road to Oz, The Emerald City of Oz, The Patchwork Girl of Oz, Tik Tok of Oz, The Scarecrow of Oz, Rinkitink in Oz, The Lost Princess of Oz, The Tin Woodman of Oz, The Magic of Oz Glinda of Oz, The Royal Book of Oz

    All of the joy, heartache, and romance of Jane Austen's original, perfectly illuminated by the sumptuous art of manga-ka Po Tse, and faithfully adapted by Stacy E. King.

    Here, in one volume, are his masterpieces of mystery, terror, humor, and adventure, including stories such as The Tell-Tale Heart, The Cask of Amontillado, The Black Cat, The Masque of the Red Death, The Murders in the Rue Morgue, The Purloined Letter, and The Pit and the Pendulum, to name just a few, that defined American romanticism and secured Poe as one of the most enduring literary voices of the nineteenth century.

    Adapted for stage and screen, loved by millions, Victor Hugo's classic novel of love and tragedy set in 19th century France is reborn in this fantastic new manga edition!Gorgeous and expressive art brigns to life the unforgettable stories of Jean Valjean, Inspector Javert, and the tragic Fantine in this epic adaptation of Les Misérables!

    Realize this, and you will find strength. The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.” Stoic Six Pack brings together the six essential texts of Stoic Philosophy: Meditations by Marcus Aurelius The Golden Sayings of Epictetus Fragments of Epictetus Selected Discourses of Epictetus Seneca’s Letters from a Stoic: Epistulae Morales AD Lucilium The Enchiridion of Epictetus In addition to these six master texts, there is also: *Biography of Marcus Aurelius. *Link to free audio recording of Seneca’s Letters. *Seneca Image gallery. *Stoics Image gallery. For students of Stoicism, there is the convenience of having all six texts in one searchable volume. People new to the ideas of Zeno, Seneca, Aurelius et al could ask for no better introduction than this awesome anthology. “In the last three years, I’ve begun to explore one philosophical system in particular: Stoicism. I’ve found it to be a simple and immensely practical set of rules for better results with less effort.” (Timothy Ferriss, author of Four Hour Workweek.) *Two image galleries. *Biographies. *Dynamic Table of Contents. *Special low-price!

    Denmark is changing, shaking off its medieval past. War with Norway is on the horizon. And Hamlet - son of the old king, nephew of the new - becomes increasingly entangled in a web of deception - and murder.Struggling to find his place in this strange new order Hamlet tries to rekindle his relationship with Ophelia - the daughter of Elsinore's cunning spy master, a man with plots of his own. Hamlet turns for advice and support to the one person he can trust -- Young Yorick, the slippery, unruly jester, whose father helped Hamlet through a difficult childhood. And all the while the armed forces of Fortinbras, prince of Norway, start to assemble, threatening to bring down Elsinore forever.Beautifully performed by actor Richard Armitage ("Thorin Oakenshield" in the Hobbit films), Hamlet, Prince of Denmark takes Shakespeare's original into unexpected realms, reinventing a story we thought we knew.

    When the supply train doesn't arrive, Almanzo Wilder and his brother realize something must be done. They begin an impossible journey in search of provisions, before it's too late.

    L. Travers, illustrated by Mary Shepard: Mary Poppins, Mary Poppins Comes Back, Mary Poppins Opens the Door, and Mary Poppins in the Park. Featuring a gilded cover, a foreword by Gregory Maguire, and an essay by P. L. Travers about the writing of Mary Poppins, this handsome volume will make a lovely gift for fans new and old.Travel on the east wind to Cherry Tree Lane with Mary in these stories that inspired the classic film, the stage show, and young imaginations the world over.

    Many are popular favorites and several represent the best works written by their authors, among them William Shakespeare's sonnets, Samuel Taylor Coleridge's "Kubla Khan," John Keats' "Ode on a Grecian Urn," William Butler Yeats' "The Second Coming," and Robert Frost's "The Road Not Taken." Although some of these poems share themes and verse forms, each is a unique work unto itself. All suggest a world much greater than can be encompassed in their words, and the way in which they transport the reader to that realm is a large part of the pleasure that they offer. Pocket Book of Poetry is one of Barnes & Noble's Collectible Editions classics. Each volume features authoritative texts by the world's greatest authors in an exquisitely designed bonded-leather binding, with distinctive gilt edging.

    Nobles at the court of Awadh, the chess-addicts Mir and Mirza, move to an undisclosed location to play undisturbed as their kingdom falls around them..Shorts stories were the inspiration for fourteen of master filmmaker Satyajit Ray's movies, every one of them a classic - Devi, Jalsaghar and Shatranj Ke Khiladi, among them. This book brings together all of those stories in one volume. These tales, by the likes of Rabindranath Tagore, Tarashankar Bandopadhyay, Prabhat Kumar Mukhopadhyay, Rajshekhar Basu and Premchand, are milestones in Indian literature quite apart from their cinematic glory. The anthology also contains two stories by Ray himself -Atithi and Pikoor Diary, that illustrate his own craft as a writer. From the dramatic to the starkly real, the humorous to the dark, the lyrical to the prosaic, Fourteen Stories... sparkles with narrative brilliance. Read together, these stories also provide us with the context for a new insight into the mind of one of India's most loved and revered filmmakers.

    In striking black-and-white illustrations, Chaboute retells the story of the Great American Novel. Captain Ahab strikes out on a voyage, obsessively seeking revenge on the great white whale that took his leg. This hardcover edition collects both of the Vents d'Ouest volumes, printed in English for the first time.

    Narayan, easily one of the most influential and important writers of India, populated the fictional town of Malgudi with a host of unforgettable characters: Swami and his gang of friends, the Talkative Man, Raju the guide and Sampath the printer, among many others. These characters have carved out a place for themselves in popular imagination and live on, still fresh and endlessly entertaining, many decades after they first appeared.Timeless Malgudi brings together a selection of the best and the most enduring of R.K. Narayan’s fiction and non-fiction. The Guide examines, with wit and irony, how a man becomes a godman. The story ‘A Horse and Two Goats’ describes an attempt at cross-cultural communication which goes haywire, with hilarious consequences. The excerpt from My Days, Narayan’s autobiography, paints a poignant picture of the author’s childhood while the ‘Misguided “Guide”’ is a cynical, sharply written chronicle of the making of the film Guide, based on his novel. Also included in this volume are excerpts from the travelogue My Dateless Diary and a brilliant retelling of the Tamil epic Silappadikaram.Catering both to Narayan aficionados and to readers who have not yet been introduced to his work, Timeless Malgudi is as much a showcase of Narayan’s writing as it is a celebration of Malgudi, the town which time does not touch.

    These three documents are the basis for our entire way of life. Every citizen should have a copy.

    . . which is precisely what we are called to do in Lent!

    Wells off a train for refusing to give up her seat. The experience shaped Wells’s career, and—when hate crimes touched her life personally—she mounted what was to become her life’s work: an anti-lynching crusade that captured international attention.This volume covers the entire scope of Wells’s remarkable career, collecting her early writings, articles exposing the horrors of lynching, essays from her travels abroad, and her later journalism. The Light of Truth is both an invaluable resource for study and a testament to Wells’s long career as a civil rights activist.

    Included are also links to free audiobook verions of the novels.Edith Wharton was a Pulitzer Prize-winning American novelist, short story writer, and designer. She was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1927, 1928 and 1930.Wharton combined her insider's view of America's privileged classes with a brilliant, natural wit to write humorous, incisive novels and short stories of social and psychological insight. She was well acquainted with many of her era's other literary and public figures, including Theodore Roosevelt. Novels included: •The Touchstone, 1900•The Valley of Decision, 1902•Sanctuary, 1903•The House of Mirth, 1905•Madame de Treymes, 1907•The Fruit of the Tree, 1907•Ethan Frome, 1911•The Reef, 1912•The Custom of the Country, 1913•Bunner Sisters, 1916•Summer, 1917•The Marne, 1918•The Age of Innocence, 1920 (Pulitzer Prize winner)•The Glimpses of the Moon, 1922 Free audiobooks available for: •The Touchstone, 1900•The Valley of Decision, 1902 - not available as audiobook at this time•Sanctuary, 1903•The House of Mirth, 1905•Madame de Treymes, 1907•The Fruit of the Tree, 1907•Ethan Frome, 1911•The Reef, 1912•The Custom of the Country, 1913•Bunner Sisters, 1916•Summer, 1917 - not available as audiobook at this time•The Marne, 1918•The Age of Innocence, 1920 (Pulitzer Prize winner)•The Glimpses of the Moon, 1922Enjoy!

     List of Works: Laodamia Lyrical Ballads, With Other Poems Lyrical Ballads, With A Few Other Poems Poems Written In Youth Poems, In Two Volumes The Excursion The Prelude: Growth Of A Poet’s Mind; An Autobiographical Poem The Complete Prose Works Of William Wordsworth

    Who hasn't heard of the Round Table, Camelot, or Excalibur? Queen Guinevere, Lancelot, or Merlin? These larger-than-life figures have grown from their historical roots to mythological status. Now you can read for yourself the origins and development of the myths as collected through the ages.Highlights of The King Arthur Collection are: Six classic texts of Arthurian lore, from the definitive Le Morte d'Arthur to more accessible overviews like King Arthur and His Knights by Maude Radford Warren, each elegantly formatted for ease of use and enjoyment on your e-reader device.  Links to free, full-length audio recordings of all the books in this collection.  An individual, active Table of Contents for each book accessible from the Kindle "go to" feature.  Perfect formatting in rich text compatible with Kindle's Text-to-Speech features.  Six Complete Works Six classic and historic texts, complete and unabridged. Books included: Le Morte d'Arthur by Sir Thomas Malory, the best-known compilation of Arthurian lore  Idylls of the King by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, a poetic retelling of the Arthurian cycle  King Arthur and His Knights by Maude Radford Warren, a version of the story for children and families  King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table by Sir James Knowles, another popular retelling for the general reader  Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, a knightly legend related to the Arthur stories  A Connecticut in King Arthur's Court by Mark Twain  Exploring Camelot Also included are special features for any Arthurian including: The Real King Arthur: an overview of the historical basis for the Once and Future King  A comprehensive list of the many film, television, and media adaptations of the legends of King Arthur.  Links to free, full-length audio recordings of the books and stories in this collection.

    Once you have acquired a taste for it… nothing else will ever satisfy your palate or taste the same. Niya has already proven that she would kill for Jamilla, which should make their bond unbreakable. But when the dopamine fades and she is faced with her own demons, rescuing Jamilla from her problems just won’t be enough to fill the void she has always felt within. What will happen when family issues, fame and reality sets in? How will Niya deal with a Hip-Hop career as she tries to repair her broken family? Signing to Green Note Records just may bring fulfillment and love when the sexy R&B diva, Brazil Noelle, swoops in and aims for her heart.Jamilla is filled with so many mixed emotions that at times, she feels as if she will lose her mind. Her love for Niya is real, and knowing that, gives her just as much comfort as the writing career she chases. Yet, Jamilla is still battling with the fact that Niya is a girl. Will her fling with a male “straighten” her out for good? Or will it help her to realize that love has no boundaries? Either way, a decision must be made.Join the tormented twosome on an undeniable thrill ride through dreamer’s paradise, as they travel down the rocky road of self-discovery. Niya and Jamilla will combat their fears, distractions, love, denial, family, and sometimes each other, in the emotionally charged and action packed sequel to Niya 1: Rainbow Dreams.With so many warriors fighting the battle of love…Only one will win the war of hearts.

    Throughout your day His voice is softly whispering to you. But are you listening?Many years ago author and preacher Adam Houge set out on a mission to understand the Lord’s voice more intimately. Quietly he sat in the secret place, penning words that forever changed his life. And now he desires to share those messages with you, which are from God with love.In this book are the powerful words that transformed him. Words that will increase your faith, touch your heart, and change your life forever.

    Her sensual Highland Guard novels, tales of elite warriors and the remarkable women they love, just keep getting better and better. Now the first eight books in the series are available in one sizzling eBook bundle:  THE CHIEFTHE HAWKTHE RANGERTHE VIPERTHE SAINTTHE RECRUITTHE HUNTERTHE RAIDERAlso includes a preview of the next Highland Guard novel, The Arrow!   With the death of William Wallace, Scotland’s struggle for independence from English rule seems all but doomed to failure. But the torch for freedom will be lit once more by Robert “the Bruce.” Scouring the darkest corners of the Highlands, the Bruce handpicks ten warriors to form an elite fighting force unlike any the world has ever seen. They are the best of the best in each discipline of warfare: from Tor “Chief” MacLeod, a swordsman without equal, and Erik “Hawk” MacSorley, a brilliant seafarer who has never encountered a wind he could not harness or a woman he could not win, to Lachlan “Viper” MacRuairi, a stealthy rogue to enlist but not to trust, and Ewen “Hunter” Lamont, a tracker searching for a fiery, forbidden woman forever etched in his memory after one stolen, sinful kiss. The warriors of the Highland Guard fight to defend their country—but they live to capture hearts.Praise for Monica McCarty and her Highland Guard novels  “McCarty’s gift lies in writing strong characters into wildly entertaining—often unexpected—scenarios.”—The Washington Post   “A master storyteller . . . McCarty breathes life into her memorable characters as they face dangerous adventures. The fresh plots, infused with romance and passion, are also brimming with history and drama.” —RT Book Reviews   “McCarty creates an enjoyable romance with torrid chemistry, appealing characters, and believable historical situations.” —Publishers Weekly

    These aren't your typical classics--our artists reinterpret these stories and create a stunning presentation unlike any you've ever seen. Book enthusiasts and artisans will want to collect the entire series. Renowned artist David Plunkert takes readers on a dark journey into the gothic stories of Edgar Allan Poe, through his luscious imagery. These stories take on a whole new meaning when accompanied by Plunkert's mystical, and sometimes spooky interpretations. With this edition of the Classics Reimagined series, you'll think classics boring, nevermore!

    And now that five of her most cherished classics are available in a paperback boxed set, everyone can get what they need.Whether it’s a gift for yourself or someone else, this boxed set of five beloved Judy Blume books is the perfect way to share the relatable travails and triumphs of growing up. From Katherine and first love in Forever… to Davey and her transition through loss in Tiger Eyes, the characters of these cherished novels feel like more than characters—they feel like friends. This boxed set includes gorgeous paperback editions of the following Judy Blume novels: Are You There God? It’s Me, MargaretDeenieForever...Then Again, Maybe I Won’tTiger Eyes

    In Starship Troopers, a recruit of the future goes through the toughest boot camp in the Universe—and into battle with the Terran Mobile Infantry against mankind’s most alarming enemy. Stranger in a Strange Land presents the epic saga of an earthling, Valentine Michael Smith, born and educated on Mars, who arrives on our planet with psi powers—telepathy, clairvoyance, precognition, telekinesis, teleportation, pyrolysis, and the ability to take control of the minds of others—and complete innocence regarding the mores of man. After his tutelage under a surrogate-father figure, Valentine begins his transformation into a messiah figure. His introduction into Earth society, together with his exceptional abilities, lead Valentine to become many things to many people: freak, scam artist, media commodity, searcher, free-love pioneer, neon evangelist, and martyr. Heinlein won his second Hugo award for this novel, sometimes called his earthly “divine comedy.”

    Her best-known books feature lively and likeable young female protagonists who come of age intellectually, morally, and socially. Webster books are full of humor, snappy dialogue, and gently biting social commentary. Included in this collection are all of Webster’s published novels: •When Patty Went to College (1903)•Wheat Princess (1905)•Jerry Junior (1907)•The Four Pools Mystery (1908)•Much Ado About Peter (1909)•Just Patty (1911)•Daddy-Long-Legs (1912)•Dear Enemy (1915) Included as a special treat are also links to the following FREE audiobooks: •When Patty Went to College•Jerry Junior •The Four Pools Mystery •Just Patty •Daddy-Long-Legs •Dear Enemy

     — Over 11.6 Million Words in one E-Book — Includes an Active Index to all Volumes and 71 Table of Contents for each Volume and Book — Includes Religious Illustrations Publisher: Large E-Book. The most comprehensive and well-researched anthology of all time comprises both the 50-volume “5-foot shelf of books” and the the 20-volume Shelf of Fiction. Together they cover every major literary figure, philosopher, religion, folklore and historical subject through the twentieth century. Composed of: The Harvard Classics Collection [51 Volumes] and The Harvard Fiction Collection [20 Volumes]. THE HARVARD CLASSICS 140 BOOKS Vol. 1: The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin, The Journal of John Woolman, and the Fruits of Solitude by William Penn Vol. 2: Plato, Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius Vol. 3: Essays by Bacon, Milton, and Browne Vol. 4: The Complete Poems of John Milton Vol. 5: Essays and English Traits by R.W. Emerson Vol. 6: The Poems and Songs of Robert Burns Vol. 7: Confessions of St. Augustine & The Imitation of Christ Vol. 8: Nine Greek Dramas Vol. 9: Letters and Treatises of Cicero and Pliny Vol. 10: An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations Vol. 11: Origin of the Species by Charles Darwin Vol. 12: Plutarch’s Lives Vol. 13: Virgil’s Aeneid, Translated by John Dryden Vol. 14: Don Quixote, part 1 by Miguel Cervantes Vol. 15: Pilgrim’s Progress, Walton’s Biographies of Donne and Herbert Vol. 16: Stories from The Thousand and One Nights Vol. 17: Folklore and Fable, Aesop, Grimm, Anderson Vol. 18: Modern English Drama Vol. 19: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe & Christopher Marlowe Vol. 20: The Divine Comedy by Dante Vol. 21: I Promessi Sposi by Alessandro Manzoni Vol. 22: The Odyssey of Homer Vol. 23: Two Years Before the Mast Vol. 24: Edmund Burke Vol. 25: John Stuart Mill and Thomas Carlyle Vol. 26: Continental Drama Vol. 27: English Essays: Sidney to MacAulay Vol. 28: Essays English and American Vol. 29: Voyage of the Beagle by Charles Darwin Vol. 30: Scientific Papers by Faraday, Helmholtz, Kelvin, Newcomb, etc. Vol. 31: The Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini Vol. 32: Literary and Philosophical Essays Vol. 33: Voyages and Travels Vol. 34: French and English Philosophers (Descartes, Rousseau, Voltaire, Hobbes) Vol. 35: Chronicle and Romance Vol. 36: Machiavelli, More, Luther Vol. 37: The English Philosophers of the 17th and 18th Centuries Vol. 38: Scientific Papers by Harvey, Jenner, Lister, Pasteur Vol. 39: Prefaces and Prologues to Famous Books Vol. 40-42: Complete English Poetry: Chaucer to Whitman (3 vols.) Vol. 43: American Historical Documents Vol. 44 & 45: Complete Sacred Writings (2 vols.) Vol. 46 & 47: Complete Elizabethan Drama (2 vols.) Vol. 48: Blaise Pascal: Thoughts, Letters, and Minor Works Vol. 49: Epic and Saga Vol. 50: Introduction, Reader’s Guide and Indexes Vol. 51: Lectures SHELF OF FICTION 40 BOOKS Vol. 1: The History of Tom Jones, vol. 1 Vol. 2: Harvard Classics Shelf of Fiction: The History of Tom Jones, vol. 2 Vol. 3: Laurence Sterne and Jane Austen Vol.

     * Contents: - Far From the Madding Crowd - The Return of the Native - The Mayor of Casterbridge - Tess of the d'Urbervilles - Jude the Obscure * Just as accessible and enjoyable for today's readers as they would have been when first published over a century ago, the novels are some of the great works of English literature and continue to be widely read throughout the world. * This meticulous digital edition from Heritage Publishing is a faithful reproduction of the original texts.

    More than 300 of the best-loved poems in the English language are featured, representing more than fifty of the world's greatest poets, including: Lord ByronEmily DickinsonT.S. EliotRobert FrostJohn KeatsEdna St. Vincent MillayJohn MiltonEdgar Allan PoeWilliam ShakespearePercy Bysshe ShelleyWallace StevensWalt WhitmanWilliam Butler Yeats A Treasury of Classic Poetry is one of Barnes & Noble's Collectible Editions classics. Each volume features authoritative texts by the world's greatest authors in an exquisitely designed bonded-leather binding., with distinctive gilt edging and a silk-ribbon bookmark. Decorative, durable, and collectible, these books offer hours of pleasure to readers young and old and are an indispensable cornerstone for every home library.

    Here you will find the complete novels of Thomas Hardy in the chronological order of their original publication.- Desperate Remedies- Under the Greenwood Tree- A Pair of Blue Eyes- Far From the Madding Crowd- The Hand of Ethelberta- The Return of the Native- The Trumpet-Major- A Laodicean- Two on a Tower- The Romantic Adventures of a Milkmaid- The Mayor of Casterbridge- The Woodlanders- Tess of the D’Urbervilles- Jude the Obscure- The Well–Beloved

    The full-length novel, titled Mirth and Mischief, will be made available to all readers in fall of 2014. We could not be more thrilled to introduce the world to Abigail Branscombe, an irrepressible heroine to join the ranks of Elizabeth Bennet and Emma Woodhouse, whose story of love, and yes, mischief will delight and perhaps shock Austen fans worldwide. Read more about this exciting discovery on our blog.

    For the first time in digital publishing history, readers can now enjoy Cicero’s complete works in English and Latin on their eReaders, with beautiful illustrations, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Cicero's life and works * Features the complete works of Cicero, in both English translation and the original Latin * Concise introductions to the orations, treatises and other works * The complete speeches, with rare fragments, arranged in precise chronological order * Includes many translations previously appearing in Loeb Classical Library editions of Cicero’s works * Excellent formatting of the texts * Easily locate the orations or treatises you want to read with individual contents tables * Includes rare fragments of Cicero's epic poem, first time in digital print * Many rare treatises appearing here for the first time in digital print * Features four biographies – immerse yourself in Cicero's ancient world! * Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres * UPDATED with corrections Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles CONTENTS: Orations PRO QUINCTIO PRO ROSCIO AMERINO PRO Q. ROSCIO COMOEDO PRO TULLIO DIVINATIO IN CAECILIUM IN VERREM PRO FONTEIO PRO CAECINA PRO LEGE MANILIA PRO CLUENTIO IN TOGA CANDIDA PRO RABIRIO PERDUELLIONIS REO PRO MURENA IN CATILINAM I-IV DE LEGE AGRARIA CONTRA RULLUM PRO SULLA PRO ARCHIA POETA) PRO FLACCO POST REDITUM IN SENATU POST REDITUM IN QUIRITES DE HARUSPICUM RESPONSIS DE DOMO SUA PRO SESTIO PRO CAELIO PRO BALBO IN VATINIUM TESTEM DE PROVINCIIS CONSULARIBUS IN PISONEM PRO RABIRIO POSTUMO PRO PLANCIO PRO MILONE PRO REGE DEIOTARO PRO MARCELLO PRO LIGARIO PHILIPPICAE FRAGMENTS OF SPEECHES Rhetorical and Political Treatises DE INVENTIONE (About the Composition of Arguments) DE ORATORE AD QUINTUM FRATREM LIBRI TRES (On the Orator) DE PARTITIONIBUS ORATORIAE (About the Subdivisions of Oratory) DE OPTIMO GENERE ORATORUM (About the Best Kind of Orators) DE RE PUBLICA (On the Republic) BRUTUS (Short History of Orators) ORATOR AD M. BRUTUM (About the Orator) TOPICA (Topics of Argumentation) DE LEGIBUS (On the Laws) Philosophical Treatises PARADOXA STOICORUM (Stoic Paradoxes) ACADEMICA (The Academics) DE FINIBUS BONORUM ET MALORUM (About the Ends of Goods and Evils) TUSCULANAE QUAESTIONES (Tusculum Disputations) DE NATURA DEORUM (On the Nature of the Gods) DE DIVINATIONE (On Divination) DE FATO (On Fate) CATO MAIOR DE SENECTUTE (On Old Age) LAELIUS DE AMICITIA (On Friendship) DE OFFICIIS (On Duties) Letters EPISTULAE AD ATTICUM (Letters to Atticus) EPISTULAE AD QUINTUM FRATREM (Letters to his brother Quintus) EPISTULAE AD BRUTUM (Letters to Brutus) EPISTULAE AD FAMILIARES (Letters to his friends) Poetry DE CONSULATU SUO (On Cicero’s Consulship) Spurious Works

    Chronicles the lives of three generations of the Forsyte family. Vicissitudes of leading members of upper class British family. Only a few generations removed from their farmer ancestors, the family members are keenly aware of their status as "new money". The main character, Soames Forsyte, sees himself as a "man of property" by virtue of his ability to accumulate material possessions—but this does not succeed in bringing him pleasure. Adapted by Hollywood as That Forsyte Woman, starring Errol Flynn, Greer Garson, Walter Pidgeon and Robert Young. The BBC produced a popular 26-part serial in 1967, that also dramatised a subsequent trilogy concerning the Forsytes. Inspired Masterpiece Theatre tv program, and the two Granada series. In 2003, The Forsyte Saga was listed on the BBC's The Big Read poll of the UK's "best-loved novel".

    

    Baker practices astonishing verbal magic over and over again." - Clancy Martin, Paris Review"Strikingly intimate... Free of the stilted or formal locutions that clutter up some of the more antique-sounding translations... Ms. Baker has given the play a natural but distinctly contemporary American sound." - Charles Isherwood, New York Times"Devastatingly beautiful... People are going to be talking about this one for years." - Jacob Gallagher-Ross, Village Voice"More than a modern-dress treatment of a classic work, it's a fresh rethinking of the material from the perspective of a modern mind." - Marilyn Stasio, VarietyAnnie Baker, one of the most celebrated playwrights in the United States, lends her truthful observation and elegant command of the colloquial to Anton Chekhov's despairing masterpiece Uncle Vanya. A critical hit in its sold-out Off-Broadway premiere, Baker's telling is a refreshingly intimate and modern treatment of a Chekhovian classic.Annie Baker's plays include The Flick (The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, Obie Award), The Aliens (Obie Award), Circle Mirror Transformation (Obie Award) and Body Awareness. Her work has been produced at more than a hundred theaters in the U.S. and in more than a dozen countries internationally. Recent honors include a Guggenheim Fellowship, Steinberg Playwright Award and New York Drama Critics Circle Award. She is a resident playwright at the Signature Theatre.

    Scott Fitzgerald bundle: This Side of Paradise, The Beautiful and Damned, The Diamond as big as The Ritz and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. This Side of Paradise First published in 1920, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s debut novel was a sizzling sensation that put the young American author on the map. Its initial printing of 3,000 copies sold out in three days. Virtually a record of the ‘Lost Generation’ in its college days, the novel explores Fitzgerald’s characteristic theme of true love blighted by money lust and is remarkable for its honest and detailed descriptions of the early Jazz Age. The Beautiful and Damned First published in 1922, F. Scott Fitzgerald's second novel portrays the Eastern elite during the Jazz Age, exploring New York Café Society. The story is believed to be largely based on Fitzgerald's stormy relationship with Zelda Fitzgerald. This is the tale of young couple Anthony and Gloria Patch living out their days to the hilt in New York City as they await the death of Anthony's grandfather, Adam Patch from whom they expect to inherit his massive fortune. They drink and eat in the classiest restaurants and hotels, rent the most expensive apartments, travel out to the West in the spring time driving plush cars, wearing top-of-the-line clothing and just generally living it up high on the hog, as they wait. But as time goes on their lust for life and their similarities threaten to destroy their innocence and their relationship. The Diamond as big as The Ritz First published in the June 1922 issue of The Smart Set magazine, The Diamond as big as The Ritz is one of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s under-rated masterpieces. The story was initially rejected by publishers because of its not-so-subtle satirical messages about American capitalism. Here it is, Fitzgerald’s rarely talked about ‘gem’ of a short story, fully remastered for the Kindle and beautifully illustrated with vintage advertisement art from the early 1920s. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button The classic short story presented with period art specially formatted for the Kindle. Benjamin Button was first published in Colliers Magazine on May 27, 1922. It was subsequently anthologized in Fitzgerald's book Tales of the Jazz Age.' This is the original version of the story used for the 2008 film starring Brad Pitt. Four Fitzgerald Classics In One Amazing Collection *Includes links to free full-length audio recordings for ‘This Side of Paradise’ and ‘The Diamond As Big As The Ritz.’ *Beautifully illustrated with paintings by Norman Rockwell and original advertisement art from the 1920s . *Active Table of Contents for each book accessible from the Kindle "go to" feature. *Perfect formatting in rich text compatible with Kindle's Text-to-Speech features.

    The best 10 of the 92 Twilight Zone Scripts Rod Serling wrote as chosen by Carol Serling.

    Miracles, Mere Christianity, Space Trilogy, The Great Divorce, Till We Have Faces by C S Lewis.

    This book answers the elementary inquiries of the new brother to whom all the craft is strange. This set of books will also make many a Mason sit up in astonishment that what he thought obvious and uninteresting is so vividly alive.

    This is the complete monograph on Italian designer and architect Ettore Sottsass (1917 – 2007), showcasing his incredible body of work, which ranges from electronic and industrial design to ceramics, graphic design, architecture and photography.

    Offended by Agamemnon, the great Greek warrior Achilles is in his tent, refusing to fight. But then Trojan prince Hector slaughters Patroclus, Achilles’ close friend. Willing or not, Achilles must take revenge for his friend’s death, even if it will result in his own.The Anger of Achilles is a novelized interpretation of Homer’s Iliad, told by noted classicist and historical novelist Robert Graves. In this innovative take on the classic tale, Achilles comes to life in all his vivid rage, bravery, passion, and lust for battle. Combining his advanced expertise in ancient Greek warfare and culture with a talent for telling a compelling story, Robert Graves is the ideal translator to bring this ancient epic of war to a modern audience. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Robert Graves (1895-1985) was an English novelist, poet, and translator of Classical Greek and Roman literature, and one of the most prominent English writers of the 20th century. He was an extremely prolific writer, who published more than 140 novels and collections of poetry. In addition to novels and poetry, he published groundbreaking analysis of Greek mythology, as well as memoir. Graves is best known for his historical novels, which include I, Claudius, Claudius, the God, The Golden Fleece, King Jesus, and Count Belisarius.Robert Graves served in combat in World War I and was gravely wounded at the Battle of the Somme. Following his recovery, he wrote several works of war poetry as well as a memoir of his time in combat, entitled Goodbye to All That. In 1934, Robert Graves was awarded the James Tait Black Memorial Prize for his historical novels dealing with the Roman Emperor Claudius.

     The most comprehensive and well-researched anthology of all time comprises the 50-volume “5-foot shelf of books”. They cover every major literary figure, philosopher, religion, folklore and historical subject through the twentieth century. Composed of: The Harvard Classics Collection [51 Volumes]. THE HARVARD CLASSICS 140 BOOKS Vol. 1: The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin, The Journal of John Woolman, and the Fruits of Solitude by William Penn Vol. 2: Plato, Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius Vol. 3: Essays by Bacon, Milton, and Browne Vol. 4: The Complete Poems of John Milton Vol. 5: Essays and English Traits by R.W. Emerson Vol. 6: The Poems and Songs of Robert Burns Vol. 7: Confessions of St. Augustine & The Imitation of Christ Vol. 8: Nine Greek Dramas Vol. 9: Letters and Treatises of Cicero and Pliny Vol. 10: An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations Vol. 11: Origin of the Species by Charles Darwin Vol. 12: Plutarch’s Lives Vol. 13: Virgil’s Aeneid, Translated by John Dryden Vol. 14: Don Quixote, part 1 by Miguel Cervantes Vol. 15: Pilgrim’s Progress, Walton’s Biographies of Donne and Herbert Vol. 16: Stories from The Thousand and One Nights Vol. 17: Folklore and Fable, Aesop, Grimm, Anderson Vol. 18: Modern English Drama Vol. 19: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe & Christopher Marlowe Vol. 20: The Divine Comedy by Dante Vol. 21: I Promessi Sposi by Alessandro Manzoni Vol. 22: The Odyssey of Homer Vol. 23: Two Years Before the Mast Vol. 24: Edmund Burke Vol. 25: John Stuart Mill and Thomas Carlyle Vol. 26: Continental Drama Vol. 27: English Essays: Sidney to MacAulay Vol. 28: Essays English and American Vol. 29: Voyage of the Beagle by Charles Darwin Vol. 30: Scientific Papers by Faraday, Helmholtz, Kelvin, Newcomb, etc. Vol. 31: The Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini Vol. 32: Literary and Philosophical Essays Vol. 33: Voyages and Travels Vol. 34: French and English Philosophers (Descartes, Rousseau, Voltaire, Hobbes) Vol. 35: Chronicle and Romance Vol. 36: Machiavelli, More, Luther Vol. 37: The English Philosophers of the 17th and 18th Centuries Vol. 38: Scientific Papers by Harvey, Jenner, Lister, Pasteur Vol. 39: Prefaces and Prologues to Famous Books Vol. 40-42: Complete English Poetry: Chaucer to Whitman (3 vols.) Vol. 43: American Historical Documents Vol. 44 & 45: Complete Sacred Writings (2 vols.) Vol. 46 & 47: Complete Elizabethan Drama (2 vols.) Vol. 48: Blaise Pascal: Thoughts, Letters, and Minor Works Vol. 49: Epic and Saga Vol. 50: Introduction, Reader’s Guide and Indexes Vol. 51: Lectures AETERNA PRESS

     The word "apocryphal" was first applied to writings which were kept secret because they were the vehicles of esoteric knowledge considered too profound or too sacred to be disclosed to anyone other than the initiated. All King James Bibles published before 1666 included the Apocrypha. Many reprintings of older versions of the Bible now omit the apocrypha and many newer translations and revisions have never included them at all. This is the complete Christian Apocrypha as it appeared in pre-1666 KJ Bibles: 1 Esdras 2 Esdras Additions to Esther 1 Macabees 2 Macabees Tobias Judith Wisdom Sirach Baruch Epistle of Jeremiah Susanna Prayer of Azariah Prayer of Manasseh Bel and the Dragon Laodiceans This Enhanced E-Book presentation of the KJV Apocrypha includes touch navigation and a dynamic, organized format with Book List, Chapter List, JumpToVerse. The text has been reformatted to accommodate larger font options. There are indexed verses and chapters, interactive Table of Contents for each book and expanded Chapter Links for easy access. There are also links to free audio recordings of select books as well as an image gallery showcasing art inspired by 1 and 2 Maccabees and the Book of Judith. *Individual Table of Contents accessible from the Kindle "go to" feature. *Perfect formatting in rich text compatible with Kindle's Text-to-Speech features.

    Hamilton's edition is itself, a masterpiece of scholarship and close reading. It is nowthe standardedition for allreaders of Spenser. The entire work is revised, and the text of The Faerie Queene itself has been freshly edited, the first such edition since the 1930s.This volume also contains additional original material, including a letter to Raleigh, commendatory verses and dedicatory sonnets, chronology of Spenser's life and works and provides a compilation of list of characters and their appearances in The Faerie Queene.

    Also including six haunting poems and a biography on Poe, this miniature volume is the perfect introduction to the Master of the Macabre.

    27 Classic Short Horror Stories by HP Lovecraft. Including Elizabeth Berkeley and Helen Crofts. Stories include - The Alchemist - The Beast in the Cave - Beyond the Wall of Sleep - The Cats of Ulthar - Celephais - The Crawling Chaos - Dagon The Doom That Came to Sarnath - Ex Oblivione - Facts Concerning the Late Arthur Jermyn and his Family - Herbert West: Reanimator - Hypnos - The Lurking Fear - Memory - The Music of Eric Zann - The Nameless City - Nyarlathotep - The Picture in the House - Poetry and the Gods - Polaris - The Statement of Randolph Carter - The Street - The Terrible Old Man - The Tomb - The Tree - What the Moon Brings - The White Ship. 27 Short Horror Stories by HP Lovecraft.

    In that tale, Cecil & Bubba accidentally killed the dog of Rosalita, a drunken gypsy. She cursed them: "You shall be plagued by the strange and evil until the end of your days..." Soon after that run-in, Cecil & Bubba hired onto a paranormal investigation of a local haunted house to earn some extra cash. During that investigation, the two discovered that Rosalita had not been just whistling Dixie! They ended up tangling with a nasty succubus and the boys barely escaped with their lives and souls. In this follow-up novella, Cecil & Bubba spend what they think will be an uneventful Halloween night at McGee's Gas, Garage and 24 Hour Convenience center, until they are joined by a new and unlikely ally. Soon after that, a pair of FBI agents brings a van in for emergency service work. The agents are hauling a weird cargo and Rosalita's curse soon causes an ancient evil to rise and walk the earth once more. Cecil & Bubba find themselves not only fighting for their lives, but for the very planet as well. Can our two heroes prevail over the horror of THE THANG? Prepare yourself for a close encounter of the horrifying and hilarious kind! Cecil & Bubba meet the Thang features an introduction by Bram Stoker Award nominee, Rena Mason! Here is what some fine, upstanding reviewers have said about this tale: "CECIL AND BUBBA MEET THE THANG does it up big, folks. [West is] easily one of the best in the field...."-NecroStein, Texas Terror Entertainment "Humorous horror at its best!"-Natalie Babycat Noble, Bitter Blood Blogs "If you know someone that is hesitant to get into the horror genre, introduce them to Cecil and Bubba..."-Dale Herring, GEEKDOM OF GORE "Absolute brilliant pairing of humor and horror. Not everyone can do it but West nailed it... again."-Michael Donner, Creepercast

    This collection was known as "The High One's Words," and forms the basis of the present poem. Few gnomic collections in the world's literary history present sounder wisdom more tersely expressed than the Havamal. Like the Book of Proverbs it occasionally rises to lofty heights of poetry. If it presents the worldly wisdom of a violent race, it also shows noble ideals of loyalty, truth, and unfaltering courage. Over time other poems were added to the original content dealing with wisdom which seemed, by their nature, to imply that the speaker was Odin. Thus a catalogue of runes, or charms, was tacked on, and also a set of proverbs. Here and there bits of verse crept in; and of course the loose structure of the poem made it easy for any reciter to insert new stanzas almost at will. This curious miscellany is what we now have as the Havamal. Five separate elements are pretty clearly recognizable: (1) the Havamal proper (stanzas 1-80), a collection of proverbs and counsels for the conduct of life; (2) the Loddfafnismol (stanzas 111-138), a collection somewhat similar to the first, but specifically addressed to a certain Loddfafnir; (3) the Ljothatal (stanzas 147-165), a collection of charms; (4) the lovestory of Odin and Billing's daughter (stanzas 96-102); (5) the story of how Odin got the mead of poetry from the maiden Gunnloth (stanzas 103-110). There is also a brief passage (stanzas 139-146) telling how Odin won the runes, this passage being a natural introduction to the Ljothatal, and doubtless brought into the poem for that reason.

    He studied law in Rouen and Paris, but eventually literature became his passion. He worked as a dramatic critic for Lloyd Francais and as a literary critic for L'Opinion Nationale. His first book, published in 1859, was Les Amants. In total Malot wrote over 70 books. By far his most famous book is Sans Famille (Nobody's Boy, 1878), which deals with the travels of the young orphan Remi, who is sold to the street musician Vitalis at age 10. Sans Famille gained fame as a children's book, though it was not originally intended as such. In this book: 1-Nobody's Girl (En Famille) 2-Nobody's Boy (Sans Famille)

    Scott Fitzgerald, ranging from short stories to novels to poetry and essays. Included are:THE JELLY-BEANTHE CAMEL'S BACKMAY DAYPORCELAIN AND PINKTHE DIAMOND AS BIG AS THE RITZTHE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTONTARQUIN OF CHEAPSIDE"O RUSSET WITCH!"THE LEES OF HAPPINESSMR. ICKYJEMINA, THE MOUNTAIN GIRLTHE OFFSHORE PIRATETHE ICE PALACEHEAD AND SHOULDERSTHE CUT-GLASS BOWLBERNICE BOBS HER HAIRBENEDICTIONDALYRIMPLE GOES WRONGTHE FOUR FISTSTHE POPULAR GIRLTWO FOR A CENTWINTER DREAMSMYRA MEETS HIS FAMILYTHE BEAUTIFUL AND DAMNEDTHE SIDE OF PARADISETHE BALTIMORE ANTI-CHRIST (essay)POOR OLD MARRIAGE (essay)THE MYSTERY OF THE RAYMOND MORTGAGEREADE, SUBSTITUTE RIGHT HALFA DEBT OF HONORTHE ROOM WITH THE GREEN BLINDSA LUCKLESS SANTA CLAUSPAIN AND THE SCIENTISTTHE TRAIL OF THE DUKETHE USUAL THINGLITTLE MINNIE McCLOSKEYTHE OLD FRONTIERSMANTHE SPIRE AND THE GARGOYLETHE DIARY OF A SOPHOMORETHE PRINCE OF PESTSPRINCETON—THE LAST DAY (poem)SENTIMENT—AND THE USE OF ROUGETHE PIERIAN SPRINGS AND THE LAST STRAWSTAYING UP ALL NIGHT (poem)CEDRIC THE STOKERMARCHING STREETS (poem)If you enjoy this volume, check out other entries (including literature, mysteries, westerns, science fiction, ghost stories, and much more) in this best-selling series. Search on "Wildside Press Megapack" in your favorite ebook store to see the complete list. (Sort by date to see the most recent additions.)

    When Dave Reagan, considered little better than a half-wit by all who know him, finds the wolf held in his traps, something in the fearless animal's eyes keeps Dave from killing him. Instead, he releases Gray Cloud and carries him on his back to save the wolf from a prairie fire that is threatening them both. Dave brings Gray Cloud home and chains him in a shed that he uses as a blacksmith shop. Dave expects now that, as a result of this feat, his cousins who have always called him a dummy will for the first time come to respect him. But his cousins don't feel anything of the kind. As far as they are concerned, this is the time to put a bullet in Gray Cloud and claim the $2,500 reward. Dave escapes with Gray Cloud to live in the wilderness, away from humans . . .

    While it will greatly enhance your enjoyment and understanding of the book, it is not intended to stand in its place.* Fans of the prolific Nora Roberts will be delighted to find the author once again returning to Ireland and familiar themes of the paranormal and family relationships in her newest work Dark Witch, the first book of the new Cousins O’Dwyer Trilogy. This review is a critical study of the Dark Witch's characters, relevant plot points, writing style, themes, and more. Recently arrived in Ireland from America, Iona Sheehan is welcomed into a fold of cousins and begins to unravel the mysteries of her family’s past, which include magical powers and a centuries-old grudge held by an evil sorcerer named Cabhan. Roberts skillfully textures the tale with intertwining themes of legend, tradition, and the enduring relationships of family. Supplement your reading of Dark Witch with this critical insight into the well-traveled premise of good vs. evil. Consider expert opinion on the positive and negative rendering of Roberts’ latest characters and love story. With her engaging, appealing characters and a magical storyline, Roberts' Dark Witch sets a beautiful stage on which the rest of the Cousins O’Dwyer Trilogy will play out, certain to enchant her loyal readers.

     In addition, this collection includes six more of Benét's best short stories, which in a similar vein, depict compelling and diverse elements in America's great social tapestry, with memorable and often amusing characters: a man whose toothache leads him to encounter Paul Revere on the eve of the American Revolution; a Jewish immigrant who discovers a new experience of life as a trader on the American frontier; a woman brought from Africa as a slave who teaches her grandson the price of freedom; an old confederate colonel, hateful and unwilling to accept the loss of his old world; and an adventurous young man who discovers the folly in all walks of human life. The stories included are: The Devil and Daniel Webster Jacob and the Indians A Tooth for Paul Revere Freedom's a Hard-Bought Thing O'Halloran's Luck The Die-Hard Johnny Pye and the Fool-Killer

    Joyce is best known for Ulysses (1922), a landmark work in which the episodes of Homer's Odyssey are paralleled in an array of contrasting literary styles, perhaps most prominent among these the stream of consciousness technique he perfected. Other major works are the short-story collection Dubliners (1914), and the novel A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man (1916).This ultimate Joyce collection includes 2 novels, 1 drama, 36 poems, 15 short stories and links to 3 free audiobooks. That is 57 works in one collection, organized with an active table of content Included are the following works: •DUBLINERS (Collection of 15 Short Stories) + free audiobook version•A PORTRAIT OF THE ARTIST AS A YOUNG MAN (Novel) + free audiobook version•ULYSSES (Novel) + free audiobook version•CHAMBER MUSIC (Collection of 36 poems)•EXILES (Drama)

    

    

    M. Montgomery, PLUS 142 Individual Short Stories PLUS "The Watchman and Other Poems" A Huge Collection of Lucy Maud Montgomery's Works In One Beautiful Volume! The stories of Anne Shirley have charmed and beguiled readers for over 100 years - both adults and children alike - and will undoubtedly continue to do so for many years to come. The irrepressible Anne is a character who positively thrives in the readers' imagination, staying with them for a lifetime - such was the creative genius of the author: Lucy Maud Montgomery.This huge volume contains eight complete books featuring Anne - all listed below, as well as several other novels, a huge and complete collection of Montgomery's short stories (a must for lovers of the 'Anne' Books) as well as a complete collection of her moving poetry. All the works in this huge collection have been carefully compiled and formatted, and the book contains an active table of contents with links to every chapter of every book, for maximum reading pleasure. All the titles in this tremendous volume are listed below! The 'Anne' Novels Anne of Green Gables (1908)Anne of Avonlea (1909)Anne of the Island (1915)Anne's House of Dreams (1917)Rainbow Valley (1919)Rilla of Ingleside (1921) The 'Avonlea' Novels Chronicles of Avonlea (1912)Further Chronicles of Avonlea (1920) Other Novels The Story Girl (1911)The Golden Road (1913)Kilmeny of the Orchard (1910) The Short Stories (1896-1922) 142 Individual Short Stories! Poetry The Watchman and Other Poems (1916)n.b. - The final two books of the 'Anne' series were written several decades after the rest - 'Anne of Windy Poplars' and 'Anne of Ingleside' - and as such are still restricted by copyright and are not included in this collection.

    This comprehensive eBook presents Orczy’s collected works, with all the Scarlet Pimpernel adventures in the US public domain, numerous illustrations, rare texts, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Orczy’s life and works * Concise introductions to the major novels and other texts * 25 novels, with individual contents tables * Special ‘Scarlet Pimpernel Series’ table of contents, allowing you to navigate the famous works quickly * Includes rare novels appearing for the first time in digital publishing, including BY THE GODS BELOVED, A SON OF THE PEOPLE and NICOLETTE * Images of how the books were first published, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts * Excellent formatting of the texts * Famous works are fully illustrated with their original artwork * Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the short stories * Easily locate the short stories you want to read * Includes Orczy’s rare OLD HUNGARIAN FAIRY TALES – available in no other collection * Includes Orczy’s autobiography - discover the author’s personal and literary life * Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres Please note: due to US copyright restrictions, Orczy’s later novels and short stories cannot appear in this edition. When new texts become available in your public domain, they will be added to the eBook as a free update. Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles CONTENTS: The Scarlet Pimpernel Series The Novels THE EMPEROR’S CANDLESTICKS IN MARY’S REIGN THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL BY THE GODS BELOVED I WILL REPAY A SON OF THE PEOPLE BEAU BROCADE THE ELUSIVE PIMPERNEL THE NEST OF THE SPARROWHAWK PETTICOAT GOVERNMENT A TRUE WOMAN FIRE IN STUBBLE MEADOWSWEET EL DORADO UNTO CÆSAR THE LAUGHING CAVALIER A BRIDE OF THE PLAINS THE BRONZE EAGLE LEATHERFACE LORD TONY’S WIFE A SHEAF OF BLUEBELLS HIS MAJESTY’S WELL-BELOVED THE FIRST SIR PERCY THE TRIUMPH OF THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL NICOLETTE The Short Story Collections OLD HUNGARIAN FAIRY TALES THE CASE OF MISS ELLIOTT THE OLD MAN IN THE CORNER LADY MOLLY OF SCOTLAND YARD THE LEAGUE OF THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL CASTLES IN THE AIR The Short Stories LIST OF SHORT STORIES IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER LIST OF SHORT STORIES IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER The Autobiography LINKS IN THE CHAIN OF LIFE Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles or to purchase this eBook as a Parts Edition of individual eBooks

    To celebrate his enduring popularity, eleven classic novels (complete and unabridged) are brought together in one lavish slipcased volume, truly to be treasured.Paddington Bear had travelled all the way from Darkest Peru when the Brown family first met him on Paddington station. Since then their lives have never been quite the same… for things just seem to happen to Paddington. Wherever there is excitement to be found, a flooded bathroom, menacing dumplings, or a bear overboard, Paddington is never far from the scene…This very special treasury brings together eleven of the original Paddington stories delicately illustrated by Peggy Fortnum, making an exquisite keepsake gift.

    The Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical world, with both English translations and the original Latin and Greek texts. This comprehensive eBook presents the complete extant works of Marcus Aurelius, with beautiful illustrations, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Marcus’ life and works* Features the complete extant works of Marcus, in both English translation and the original Greek* Includes section numbers – ideal for classical students* Concise introduction to the ‘Meditations’* Features Haines’ seminal translation from the Loeb Classical Library edition* Excellent formatting of the texts* Easily locate the sections or works you want to read with individual contents tables* Includes Marcus’ rare speeches and sayings, first time in digital print* Provides a special dual English and Greek text, allowing readers to compare the sections paragraph by paragraph – ideal for students* Features two bonus biographies – discover Marcus’ ancient world* Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genresPlease note: some Kindle software programs cannot display Greek characters correctly; however the characters do display correctly on Kindle devices.Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titlesCONTENTS:The TranslationsMEDITATIONSTHE SPEECHES OF MARCUSTHE SAYINGS OF MARCUSThe Greek TextCONTENTS OF THE GREEK TEXTThe Dual TextsDUAL GREEK AND ENGLISH TEXTThe BiographiesINTRODUCTION TO MARCUS AURELIUS by W. H. D. RouseBIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF MARCUS AURELIUS ANTONINUS by George LongPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles

    The books are: - Finnegans Wake, a novel - Exiles, a theatrical play. Finnegans Wake, is significant for its experimental style and its reputation as one of the most difficult works of fiction in the English language. Written in Paris over a period of seventeen years, and published in 1939, two years before Joyce's death, it was his final work. The book is written in an idiosyncratic language, a mixture of standard English lexical items and neologistic multilingual puns and portmanteau words. Some critics believe attempts to recreate the experience of sleep and dreams. The work contains expansive linguistic experiments, stream of consciousness writing style, literary allusions, free dream associations, and abandons all conventions of plot and character construction. Please be aware that this edition has no missing pages, or typos attributable to our edition. We are faithfully publishing what the author wrote, and how he wrote it!

    By reading for just 15 minutes a day throughout the year, you can discover text from “twelve main divisions of knowledge” including History, Poetry, Natural Science, Philosophy, Biography, Prose Fiction, Criticism and the Essay, Education, Political Science, Drama, Voyages and Travel and Religion. Based on Dr. Eliot's “reading guide” for The Harvard Classics, a complete chapter of reading material is included for each day of the year (even February 29th, in case you are reading during a Leap Year): "These selections assigned for each day in the year as you will see, are introduced by comments on the author, the subjects or the chief characters. They will serve to introduce you in the most pleasant manner possible to the Harvard Classics. They will enable you to browse enjoyably among the world’s immortal writings with entertainment and stimulation in endless variety.." Each reading is framed by an introduction, a context in which the text can be read and understood, often with insightful information about the author, it's wider history, or why that particular selection is appropriate reading for that day.

    The sixth, The Emerald City of Oz, was published in 1910 and introduced Aunt Em and Uncle Henry to the Land of Oz, transported there by Ozma, at Dorothy's request. This volume of Original Oz Stories is formatted not only for ease of reading, but to emulate the textual structure of that original publication.

     Each commentary is beautifully formatted with every verse given an uncluttered presentation for ease of reference and use. We have taken great care to provide you with each individual commentary as it was intended and written by the original author. Our commentaries are equipped with the very best active tables of contents that drill down from the main contents page to the individual Bible book, to the author, to the Bible book chapter and then to the very verse you are looking to study. These tables of contents have been designed for ease of use and to get you to the exact verse you are looking at. In this volume we give you Charles H. Spurgeon commentary on the Epistle to the Hebrews. The Prince of Preachers, Charles H. Spurgeon (19th June 1834 – 31 January 1892) was not only a wonderful orator but also magnificent with his pen. The sermons he preached touched the lives of thousands. His writings still continue to reach those who read them to this very day. Reading Spurgeon today may be secondary to the impossibility of hearing him but there is no doubt that his words still carry the weight of Biblical truth. Spurgeon is best remembered as the pastor the Metropolitan Tabernacle, London, England. There he enjoyed many years of fruitful ministry, leading people to Christ and pastoring the ever growing congregation of the Church.

    The great theme to his ‘Histories’ was a study of ‘what made Rome great’, exploring the rise of the Republic, the destruction of Carthage and the eventual Roman domination of the Greek world. The Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical world, with both English translations and the original Greek texts. This comprehensive eBook presents the complete extant works of Polybius, with beautiful illustrations, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Polybius's life and works * Features the complete extant works of Polybius, in both English translation and the original Greek * Includes Evelyn S. Shuckburgh’s celebrated translation * Excellent formatting of the texts * Provides a special dual English and Greek text of the five complete books of ‘The Histories’, allowing readers to compare the sections paragraph by paragraph – ideal for students * Features a bonus biography – discover Polybius's ancient world * Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres Please note: some Kindle software programs cannot display Greek characters correctly; however the characters do display correctly on Kindle devices. CONTENTS: The Translations THE HISTORIES The Greek Text CONTENTS OF THE GREEK TEXT The Dual Texts DUAL GREEK AND ENGLISH TEXT The Biography INTRODUCTION TO POLYBIUS by H. J. Edwards

     * Just as accessible and enjoyable for today's readers as they would have been when first published, the novels are some of the great works of American literature and continue to be widely read throughout the world. * This meticulous digital edition from Heritage Publishing is a faithful reproduction of the original texts.

    Brought down by rumour and innuendo she reaches a new low in her life, but with Richards support, all is well until he volunteers to fight in South Africa and leaves her under a cloud.Once there, he is quickly drawn into the murky world of counter-espionage, where the myth of adventure is quickly dispelled. Once the seriousness of his situation sets in he must use all of his wiles to stay alive. Meanwhile, waiting patiently at home, Rachel has a frightening experience of her own.

    Short enough to read in an afternoon, subtle enough to study for a lifetime, the Tao Te Ching distills into razor - sharp poetry centuries of spiritual inquiry into the Tao - the ''''Way'''' of the natural world around us that reveals the ultimate organizing principle of the universe.Derek Lin's insightful commentary, along with his new translation from the original Chinese - a translation that sets a whole new standard for accuracy - will inspire your spiritual journey and enrich your everyday life. It highlights the Tao Te Ching's insights on simplicity, balance, and learning from the paradoxical truths you can see all around you: finding strength through flexibility (because bamboo bends, it is tough to break); achieving goals by transcending obstacles (water simply flows around rocks on its way to the sea); believing that small changes bring powerful results (a sapling, in time, grows into a towering tree).Now you can experience the wisdom and power of Lao Tzu's words even if you have no previous knowledge of the Tao Te Ching. SkyLight Illuminations provides insightful yet unobtrusive commentary that describes helpful historical background, explains the Tao Te Ching's poetic imagery, and elucidates the ancient Taoist wisdom that will speak to your life today and energize your spiritual quest.

    On a mystical Christmas Eve, he’s visited by three ghost slugs forcing Zapple to make a choice: change, or become worm food.

    Printz Award An ALA Best Book for Young Adults An ALA Quick Pick A Los Angeles Times 2005 Book Prize Finalist A New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age A 2005 Booklist Editor’s Choice A 2005 School Library Journal Best Book of the Year Before. Miles “Pudge” Halter is done with his safe life at home. His whole life has been one big non-event, and his obsession with famous last words has only made him crave “the Great Perhaps” even more (Francois Rabelais, poet). He heads off to the sometimes crazy and anything-but-boring world of Culver Creek Boarding School, and his life becomes the opposite of safe. Because down the hall is Alaska Young. The gorgeous, clever, funny, sexy, self-destructive, screwed up, and utterly fascinating Alaska Young. She is an event unto herself. She pulls Pudge into her world, launches him into the Great Perhaps, and steals his heart. Then. . . . After. Nothing is ever the same." Keywords: free romance books for kindle, romance and sex, sex stories, erotic romance, teen romance, teen books, best sellers list new york times

    This second volume of The Library of America’s Alcott edition gathers these works for the first time, revealing a fascinating and inspiring dimension of a classic American writer.The first of a trio of novels written over a fruitful three-year period, Work: A Story of Experience (1873) has been called the adult Little Women. It follows the semi-autobiographical story of an orphan named Christie Devon, who, having turned twenty-one, announces “a new Declaration of Independence” and leaves her uncle’s house in order to pursue economic self-sufficiency and to find fulfillment in her profession. Against the backdrop of the Civil War years, Christie works as a servant, actress, governess, companion, seamstress, and army nurse—all jobs that Alcott knew from personal experience—exposing the often insidious ways in which the employments conventionally available to women constrain their self-determination. Alcott’s most overtly feminist novel, Work breaks new ground in the literary representation of women, as its heroine pushes at the boundaries of nineteenth-century expectations and assumptions.Eight Cousins (1875) concerns the education of Rose Campbell, another orphan who, in her delicate nature and frail health, seems to embody many of the stereotypes of girlhood that shaped Alcott’s world. But with the benefit of an unorthodox, progressive education (one informed by the theories of Alcott’s transcendentalist father Bronson Alcott) and the good and bad examples of her many crisply drawn relations—especially her seven boy cousins—Rose regains her health and envisions a career both as a wife and mother and as a philanthropist.In Rose in Bloom (1876), the sequel to Eight Cousins, Rose, now twenty, comes out into society and must navigate its perils while choosing between several suitors, including two of her cousins. Further advancing Alcott’s passionate advocacy of women’s rights, Rose insists that she will manage her own fortune rather than find a husband to do it for her.This Library of America edition includes several noteworthy features. All three novels are presented with beautifully restored line art from the original editions and are supplemented by seven hard-to-find stories and public letters (two restored to print for the first time in more than a century), an authoritative chronology of Alcott’s life, and notes identifying her allusions, quotations, and the autobiographical episodes in her fiction.

     This volumes contains: The Scarlet Pimpernel I Will Repay The Elusive Pimpernel The 16 novel series has been divided for your convenience in only 6 volumes.

    It tells the story of Lord Rama's exile from Ayodhya and the grief that grips, not just his family, but the entire city. In the first part of this book, Ayodhya Kand I, we find out how and why King Dasharatha is forced by Queen Kaikeyi to banish his son Rama. Even though the people condemn her for her cruelty and the broken-hearted king tries to appeal to her better sense, Kaikeyi is unmoved. Determined to protect his father's honour, Rama accepts the harsh decision and prepares to leave. He is joined by Sita and Lakshmana, who decide to follow him during his exile. We trace the beginning of their journey from Ayodhya, even as the people of the city sink into despair. Ayodhya Kand I continues Valmiki’s story from the first book in the series, Bala Kand, which tells us of Rama’s childhood. It will be followed by Ayodhya Kand II

    Written by Varlam Shalamov after his own experiences at a gulag, it describes the apathy of prisoners as they steadily approach death, the assuredness of betrayal and duplicity, and the constant craving for material satisfaction to lessen the empty, scorched feeling inside. When an old acquaintance lays out an escape plan, that satisfaction is offered in the form of condensed milk: a sweet, delicious extravagance - a small element of joy in the midst of impending death.

    In the book you are holding today, they are illustrated by the best masters of Russian lacquer painting, another invaluablepart of ancient Russia's cultural heritage. This publication is unique as it brings together for the first time illustrations to Russian folk tales produced at all the centres of lacquer miniatures - Palekh, Mstiora and Kholui.

    Having won international acclaim in 1895 for his Civil War novel ‘The Red Badge of Courage’, Crane was prolific throughout his short life, creating notable works in the Realist and American Naturalism traditions. Now readers can enjoy Crane’s complete published works for the first in publishing history in a single volume. This comprehensive eBook presents numerous illustrations, rare texts, informative introductions and a wealth of bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Crane's life and works * Concise introductions to the novels and other texts * ALL 6 novels, with individual contents tables * Includes the scarce novel GEORGE’S MOTHER, available in no other digital collection * Images of how the books were first printed, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts * Excellent formatting of the texts * All the short story collections, including the rare THE OPEN BOAT AND OTHER TALES OF ADVENTURE, appearing in this digital collection for the first time * Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the short stories * Easily locate the short stories you want to read * Includes Crane's posthumously published non-fiction work GREAT BATTLES OF THE WORLD, fully illustrated * Special ‘Contextual Pieces’ section, with many essays and reviews evaluating Crane’s contribution to literature and his life and times * Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres Please note: some rare uncollected short stories, poems and news reports cannot appear in this collection due to copyright restrictions. When these texts enter the public domain, they will be added to the collection as a free update. Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles CONTENTS: The Novels MAGGIE: A GIRL OF THE STREETS THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE GEORGE’S MOTHER THE THIRD VIOLET ACTIVE SERVICE THE O’RUDDY The Short Story Collections THE LITTLE REGIMENT AND OTHER EPISODES FROM THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR THE OPEN BOAT AND OTHER TALES OF ADVENTURE THE MONSTER AND OTHER STORIES WHILOMVILLE STORIES WOUNDS IN THE RAIN: WAR STORIES THE MONSTER The Short Stories LIST OF SHORT STORIES IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER LIST OF SHORT STORIES IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER The Poetry Collections THE BLACK RIDERS AND OTHER LINES WAR IS KIND The Non-Fiction GREAT BATTLES OF THE WORLD Contextual Pieces LIST OF ESSAYS AND REVIEWS Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles

    Against a backdrop of genteel tea parties and bridge evenings, a series of hilarious conflicts ensues between the two power-hungry women as they battle on the social stage to gain the ultimate place as the first lady of Tilling society. This edition includes all three novels the brand new BBC adaptation is based on: Queen Lucia and Miss Mapp and Mapp and Lucia.

    For the first time in publishing history, Arrian’s complete works are available for readers in a single collection. Delphi’s Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical world, with both English translations and the original Latin and Greek texts. This comprehensive eBook presents the complete extant works of Arrian, with rare texts, beautiful illustrations, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Arrian's life and works * Features the complete works of Arrian, in both English translation and the original Greek * Concise introductions to the histories and other works * Includes Robson’s translation of the ANABASIS OF ALEXANDER, previously appearing in the Loeb Classical Library edition – first time in digital publishing * Excellent formatting of the texts * Easily locate the works you want to read with individual contents tables * Includes Arrian's rare work CYNEGETICUS and a fragment of the lost PERIPLUS, first time in digital print * Provides a special dual English and Greek text of the ANABASIS OF ALEXANDER, allowing readers to compare the sections paragraph by paragraph – ideal for students * Features two bonus biographies – discover Arrian's ancient world * Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres Please note: some Kindle software programs cannot display Greek characters correctly; however the characters do display correctly on Kindle devices. Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles CONTENTS: The Translations ANABASIS OF ALEXANDER INDICA DIATRIBES ENCHEIRIDION THE PERIPLUS CYNEGETICUS The Greek Texts LIST OF GREEK TEXTS The Dual Text DUAL GREEK AND ENGLISH TEXT The Biographies THE LIFE OF ARRIAN by E. Iliff Robson LIFE AND WRITINGS OF ARRIAN by E. J. Chinnock Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles

    John Watson. Watson and Holmes would go on to become two of the most widely admired characters in all of literature. Two of the novels that followed--The Sign of Four and The Hound of the Baskervilles--expanded the world of Watson and Holmes's practice at 221B Baker Street, thrilling readers with Holmes's impeccable powers of deduction that inevitably guide him toward any mystery's solution. These novels are gripping, timeless, and exquisitely plotted--truly indispensable classics of the detective genre.

    Descartes is often called the Father of Modern Philosophy, and much of early Western philosophy is a response to his writings. Descartes writing are still studied closely to this day. Descartes was also influential in mathematics; the Cartesian coordinate system — allowing reference to a point in space as a set of numbers, and allowing algebraic equations to be expressed as geometric shapes in a two-dimensional coordinate system (and conversely, shapes to be described as equations) — was named after him. Descartes was also one of the key figures in the Scientific Revolution and has been described as an example of genius. This collection contains four of his major works: • Rules For The Direction Of The Mind (1628) • Discourse On The Method (1637) • Meditations On First Philosophy (1641) • Principles Of Philosophy (1644) Audiobooks of the works Discourse On The Method and Meditations On First Philosophy are included free of charge. Simply follow the link at the end of the collection.

    The books are the main works of Freud, together for the first time in one comprehensive volume, with active TOC and easy navigation and proofread for typos. We have used the original authorized translations approved by the author, to create this wonderful study tool. The books included are: 1. A General Introduction To Psychoanalysis 2. Three Contributions To The Theory Of Sex 3. Totem And Taboo 4. The Interpretation Of Dreams 5. Dream Psychology 6. Leonardo Da Vinci 7. Psychopathology Of Everyday Life

    * Annotated with concise introduction, including analysis of Robert Frost's works as well as modern view on Robert Frost's historical background. * The collection includes alphabetical and chronological indexes of Robert Frost's works. * Each book features its own active Table of Contents. * Includes Robert Frost's Biography. * Includes Robert Frost's most famous quotes. * All Annotated Classics books are beautifully designed for easy reading and navigation on e-Readers and mobile devices. CONTENTS: A BOY'S WILL (1913) Into My Own Ghost House My November Guest Love and a Question A Late Walk Stars Storm Fear Wind and Window Flower To the Thawing Wind A Prayer in Spring Flower-gathering Rose Pogonia Asking for Roses Waiting — Afield at Dusk In a Vale A Dream Pang In Neglect The Vantage Point Mowing Going for Water Revelation The Trial by Existence In Equal Sacrifice The Tuft of Flowers Spoils of the Dead Pan with Us The Demiurge's Laugh Now Close the Windows A Line-storm Song October My Butterfly Reluctance NORTH OF BOSTON (1914) The Pasture Mending Wall The Death of the Hired Man The Mountain A Hundred Collars Home Burial The Black Cottage Blueberries A Servant to Servants After Apple-picking The Code The Generations of Men The Housekeeper The Fear The Self-seeker The Wood-pile Good Hours MOUNTAIN INTERVAL (1916; REVISED 1920) The Road Not Taken Christmas Trees An Old Man's Winter Night The Exposed Nest A Patch of Old Snow In the Home Stretch The Telephone Meeting and Passing Hyla Brook The Oven Bird Bond and Free Birches Pea Brush Putting in the Seed A Time to Talk The Cow in Apple Time An Encounter Range-finding The Hill Wife The Bonfire A Girl's Garden Locked Out The Last Word of a Bluebird Out, Out— Brown's Descent, or the Willy-nilly Slide The Gum-gatherer The Line-gang The Vanishing Red Snow The Sound of the Trees OTHER The Ax-Helve 1917 Fire and Ice 1920 The Flower Boat 1909 For Once, Then, Something 1920 Fragmentary Blue 1920 Good-by and Keep Cold 1920 The Grindstone 1921 The Lockless Door 1920 The Need of Being Versed in Country Things 1920 Not to Keep 1917 Place for a Third 1920 Plowmen 1920 The Runaway 1918 To E.T. 1920 The Valley's Singing Day 1920 Wild Grapes 1920 The Witch of Coös 1920 BIOGRAPHY, HISTORY, QUOTES & ANALYSIS Biography Quotes Excerpts from New Voices: An Introduction to Contemporary Poetry by Marguerite Ogden Bigelow Wilkinson Vachel Lindsay and Robert Frost by William Lyon Phelps Analysis: A Boy's Will Mountain Interval North of Boston Fire and Ice

    Love is uplifting, enlightening, transforming. In this timeless collection of more than 80 sonnets, William Shakespeare pays tribute to our most beautiful emotion. Read and share them with the one you love.

    Henry and Saki and Tolstoy and Conrad. Thoughtfully compiled by the bestselling author Terry O’ Brien, this series is a great way for readers to revisit old favourites and for introducing literary masterpieces to newer, younger readers.

    Hope of rescue appears in the form of the venerable poet Virgil, now a shade himself, who offers to lead Dante on an odyssey through the afterlife, beginning in the terrifying depths of Hell.Purgatorio: Dante is led up Mount Purgatory by his guide. They encounter numerous souls who have embarked on the same difficult journey - one that will eventually lead to their spiritual salvation.Paradiso: Dante's journey comes to a glorious conclusion as he is led by Beatrice, through the spheres of Paradise and into the presence of God himself. As they ascend, they encounter a number of souls who have also achieved blessedness. Many years later, the older Dante reflects on the episodes from his life that have inspired his great poem.

    Now, for the first time the true story can be told. It is a tale of courage, magic and wonder from the far away frozen north. Author James Wilmot tells the true story of Niklas and The Mountain King. In it you will learn how Father Christmas came to be. This is the True Story of Santa Claus.////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Prologue The wind howled over the crest of the mountain driving snow and ice into his eyes.The deer surged forward, but the snow was too deep.“Onward boys, Onward!”Just a little further.The deer were up to their haunches with snow. The sleigh began to stick.“Onward boys, Onward!”The deer pulled one more time.The body of the sleigh came away from its runners and rolled over into a deep drift of snow.It rolled over several times and finally up righted, but it was now completely covered in snow.He stayed at the reins and called into the wind in frustration.“Not here!”“Not now!”Time passed, the night drew on and the wind fell.The mountain was once again silent and the moon shone illuminating the old man’s face. It was now covered in snow and his eyes were closed.Then a voice whispered on the wind…What happens next? BUY NOW to find out.

    Henry and Saki and Tolstoy and Conrad. Thoughtfully compiled by the bestselling author Terry O’ Brien, this series is a great way for readers to revisit old favourites and for introducing literary masterpieces to newer, younger readers.

    Published in 1957, it continues to sell hundreds of thousands of copies per year. It has inspired millions of readers with its themes of independence and achievement. Its call for freedom has helped create a vibrant movement to promote economic and personal liberty. And it has finally been adapted as a film trilogy.If you love the novel and want to reenter the world Ayn Rand created, to appreciate her literary craft, to relive the drama, to enjoy once again the company of the characters, or to study the ideas, this book is for you.If you have seen the films and are reading the novel for the first time, this book is for you, too. It contains expert analysis of the themes and philosophy, the most complete list of characters, and exclusive material on the films."As a board member of the Atlas Society and the producer of the Atlas Shrugged film trilogy, I am proud to endorse this guide. For nearly fifteen years, David Kelley gave me unflagging support and advice on one attempt after another to create a film adaptation. I was determined to make a film true to the philosophy and story of Ayn Rand’s great novel. With David’s profound knowledge of the work, his ability to communicate script problems to Hollywood writers and film-makers, andthe help of the rest of the TAS team, he was indispensable to that effort. For those who have enjoyed the films and the novel and want to learn more, this book is the single best educator."—John Aglialoro, producer of the Atlas Shrugged film trilogy

    The cover shows the girl and peacocks from A Moorish Garden by Frederick Leighton. Age 10+

    Those who do know the name Arthur Conan Doyle tend to know him only as the inventor of the world's greatest detective, Sherlock Holmes. This two part anthology showcases his lesser know supernatural works.

    Suffering from nightmares and sleep walking, he lives in isolation, fearful he may harm someone.Through a chance meeting, Jack’s and Fleur’s lives become entangled. They come to share their love of the wide western plains, but dare they love each other?

    NASA is right now looking for the worlds Bruno predicted. But Bruno is downright funny in his play, as he is "dead serious" in the works for which he died. Here we're more likely to die--laughing. Bony thinks he's bedding his lover, but it's his wife. The scientist Bart spends every moment trying to make gold, until his ignored wife takes a lover. The teacher Manny reads his poems to his boys hoping to attract them as they attract him. How the boys defeat Manny is humorous. Several Naples street hooligans put on security jackets and steal from Manny and others. At least one character above is bisexual. Is this a contemporary play, or Candelaio from nearly 440 years ago? Bruno only wrote one play, the best first play ever written. Printed in Paris in 1582, the play waited four hundred years for the world to catch up to Bruno--not just in astronomy. Many know Giordano Bruno's martyrdom, but nobody thinks him outrageously funny, until they read this play, and this version. See 15 min of Bridewell Theatre performance, Youtube: “Candelaio Final Edit”

    No time for Shakespeare?NO PROBLEM!This petite publication distills all 39 of William Shakespeare's plays down to their most basic elements through the highly-sophisticated medium of stick figures.If you've ever wanted to know what happens in, say, Timon of Athens, but can't be bothered to look it up on Wikipedia, this is the book for you!This second edition features new and improved art, plus the inclusion of the lesser-spotted play Edward III.

    An exposition of Sufi philosophy, each story possesses both the calm and the storm of true love – a love that consumes the body and the heart; a love that goes beyond all common sense; a love better known as junoon (intense passion), that finally culminates in ibaadat (worship) and the love of God. From Sohni-Mahiwal to Heer-Ranjha, Sassi-Punnu to Mirza-Sahiban, Harish Dhillon succinctly encapsulates the rich cultural and literary heritage Punjab is so famously synonymous with. Love Stories from Punjab brings alive the forgotten magic of folklore that will tug at all the right strings of the heart, once again. Drama, romance, tragedy and history are interwoven in the form of an exquisite tapestry.

    In this companion to Volume I, published in fall 2013, acclaimed children’s book illustrator Ian Wallace once again reinterprets the famous tales with luminous art, bringing Kipling to a new generation of young readers.Many of the tales are origin stories, explaining, for example, how an animal came to be, or the how the alphabet and writing began. They all display Kipling’s vivid imagination, inventive vocabulary and engaging word play. And once again Ian Wallace makes intriguing connections between the stories in his richly imagined illustrations. The second volume, as visually breathtaking as the first, includes “The Beginning of the Armadilloes,” “How the First Letter Was Written,” “How the Alphabet Was Made,” The Crab That Played with the Sea,” “The Cat That Walked by Himself” and “The Butterfly That Stamped.”The first edition of Just So Stories was published in Great Britain in 1902, along with black-and-white illustrations by Kipling himself. The stories have remained in print ever since, delighting young readers in many countries. This new edition, published more than 110 years after the original, has been edited to remove a few references now understood to be offensive.Inspired by these remarkable stories and the fact that they are set all over the world, Ian Wallace has chosen to make an annual donation to the International Board on Books for Young People’s Fund for Children in Crisis (www.ibby.org).

    It is well-documented that prior to their publication many of the stories were told by Oscar Wilde at dinner parties, where he always commanded the stage, and that alone should indicate his intended audience was adults. The stories were originally published in two volumes, and when asked directly if such intricate stories in the second volume as "The Fisherman and His Soul" were intended for children, Wilde replied, "I had about as much intention of pleasing the British child as I did of pleasing the British public." That disclaimer aside, there is much for adults to like in these deceptively simple tales, which only recently have begun to receive their due as serious literature.

    Potter’s most famous stories are the ageless classics The Tale of Peter Rabbit and The Tale of Benjamin Bunny. This edition of Potter’s The Tale of Peter Rabbit and 20 Other Children Stories includes a table of contents.

    Indeed he was the first truly international American writer to achieve acclaim around the world as well as at home, and to make his living exclusively as a man of letters. His most famous stories "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow", and "Rip Van Winkle" are literary masterpieces that have stood the test of time to become true classics.This anthology contains the complete collection of over 60 tales, as well as novels, essays, and numerous other literary works from this giant of American literature. There is a complete collection of Irving's fictional works, plus a wide selection of his immense oeuvre of non-fiction. The anthology has an interactive table of contents with links to every chapter, and has been carefully formatted and edited before publication.The Contents of this Anthology are: Fiction: - Bracebridge Hall, or, the Humorists- The Sketch Book of Geoffry Crayon, Gent.- Tales of a Traveller- The Crayon Papers- Wolfert's Roost- Abbotsford and Newstead Abbey- Old Christmas- The Legend of Sleepy Hollow- Tales of the Alhambra Non-Fiction: - Knickerbocker's History of New York- Oliver Goldsmith: A Biography- Little Britain- Life of George Washington - Volume I- Chronicle of the Conquest of Granada- Astoria- The Adventures of Captain Bonneville

    The process is fun and easy and takes surprisingly little time, making it as appropriate for children as it is for adults. Each Classic Edition, with its embossed cover and color-edged pages, is based on a much-loved classic work of fiction. In ArtFolds: JOY, readers will find the original version of Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery.