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The Double Traitor


E. Phillips Oppenheim - 1915
    "This young man is your slave. Whatever your daily business may be here, some part of your time, I imagine, will be spent in his company. Let me know what manner of man he is. Is this innate corruptness which brings him so easily to the bait, or is it the stinging smart of injustice from which he may well be suffering? Or, failing these, has he dared to set his wits against mine, to play the double traitor? If even a suspicion of this should come to you, there must be an end of Mr. Francis Norgate."

The Forest


Aleksandr Ostrovsky - 1859
    It was premiered in Saint Petersburg’s Alexandrinsky Theatre on November 1, 1871, as a benefice for actor Fyodor Burdin.

A Lost Pearle


Mrs. Georgie Sheldon - 1890
    Then her sudden disappearance wreaks havoc, and she is relentlessly pursued. Trials and tragedy often reveal one's true nature, and Pearle comes out shining as she demonstrates great courage and inner strength. She soon realizes that, out of trials that seem to crush us to the earth, we can rise throught God's love and help into a purer and better life than we have ever known.

The SFWA Grand Masters 1


Frederik Pohl - 1999
    Volume One, presenting the first five writers to receive the award, features the fiction of: Robert A. HeinleinJack WilliamsonClifford D. SimakL. Sprague de CampFritz Leiber

The Heir - 10 Chapter Extract


Kiera Cass - 2015
    Now the time has come for Princess Eadlyn to hold a Selection of her own. Eadlyn doesn’t expect her Selection to be anything like her parents’ fairy-tale love story. But as the competition begins, she may discover that finding her own happily ever after isn’t as impossible as she always thought.THIS IS A TEN CHAPTER EXTRACT FOR REVIEW ONLY

Laelius, on Friendship and the Dream of Scipio (Classical Texts)


Marcus Tullius Cicero - 2004
    The Dream of Scipio was excerpted in late antiquity from Cicero's De Republica, a dialogue in six books which now only survives in fragmentary form.

Claudia


Rose Franken - 1939
    A story that is sophisticated, as well as sentimental and amusing... And above all good fun. Claudia and David are more real than your next door neighbor (and far more interesting). The vagaries of cats, cooks, cows and near-adulterous rivals will bring chuckles of recognition to both married and unmarried readers. The author recommends marriage and we recommend Claudia. Already a successful play, it is now a 20th Century Fox motion picture with Dorothy McGuire and Robert Young.

The Power of Women


June Sarpong - 2018
    Feminism is often presented as a women’s movement, but the truth is that harnessing women’s untapped potential will make everyone better off… including men!Looking to our personal relationships, social and cultural climate and business and economic potential, The Power of Women debunks the myths around feminism, and proves why an intersectional approach to bringing women to the table is key to personal, social and economic progress for society as a whole.Praise for June Sarpong’s Diversify:‘June Sarpong examines the research behind diversity and discrimination while grounding them in personal narratives, highlighting our common humanity.’ Kofi Annan, co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize‘I am so glad June Sarpong is working on this matter of diversity.’ Desmond Tutu“A passionately written polemic” You Magazine‘An engaging read with lots of important and good ideas’ Stylist‘May prove to be our handbook to negotiate these troubled times’ Psychologies

The Last of the Belles


F. Scott Fitzgerald - 1929
    

Love Conquers All


Robert Benchley - 2007
    "Why don't you get out of that wet coat and into a dry martini?"

The Genius of Jesus: How to Think, Lead, and Create Like the Greatest Mind Who Ever Lived


Erwin Raphael McManus - 2021
    From the bestselling author of The Last Arrow and The Way of the Warrior. In every realm of our existence--art, technology, mathematics--we are captivated by stories of genius. Geniuses violate the status quo, destabilize old ways of thinking, and ultimately disrupt history by making us see the world differently. We see this effect when we consider the canon of history's great geniuses, from Leonardo da Vinci to Steve Jobs. But when we look for the genius who left the most lasting impact on human life--our search for truth; our desire to know who we are; our notion that happiness is about more than seeking to serve ourselves--we inevitably encounter Jesus.Despite having lived in obscurity for most his life, Jesus of Nazareth is undeniably one of the most influential people to have ever walked the face of the earth. In The Genius of Jesus, Erwin Raphael McManus asks: what would happen if we studied and emulated Jesus, not only through the lens of his divinity, but as a genius who showed us what it means to live fully human? Drawing on scripture, history, and stories from his own ministry, McManus dives into the nuances of Jesus's words and actions, showing how they can not only inspire us, but transform how we think about humility, freedom, and the purpose that makes our lives worth living.For Christians who want to better know and understand their faith, or for readers who want to create their most powerful future, The Genius of Jesus is a thought-provoking study of the most important person who ever lived.

Aria Da Capo


Edna St. Vincent Millay - 1920
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Do and Dare: A Brave Boy's Fight for Fortune


Horatio Alger Jr. - 1884
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The Great Gatsby


Julian Cowley - 1925
    This series has been completely updated to meet the needs of today's A-level and undergraduate students. Written by established literature experts, 'York Notes Advanced' introduce students to sophisticated analysis, a range of critical perspectives and wider contexts.

The Bannister Girls


Jean Saunders - 1990
     Louise, Ellen, and Angel Bannister have enjoyed the comforts of a wealthy upbringing, but yearn for something more exciting than their anticipated lots in life. As the times begin to change and the war rumbles through London, the Bannister girls face challenges that will test their resolve and strip them of their innocence. In a London full of speakeasies and suffragettes, will the war bring the Bannister girls closer together, or end up tearing them apart? The Bannister Girls is a poignant tale of desire, loss, and fervent love in a war-torn country set within a vital age of progress, change, and upheaval.