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Macbeth
Stephen Haynes - 1623
Prompted by the prophecies of three mysterious witches and goaded by his ambitious wife, the Scottish thane Macbeth murders Duncan, King of Scotland, in order to succeed him on the throne. This foul deed soon entangles the conscience-stricken nobleman in a web of treachery, deceit and more murders that ultimately spells his doom.
101 Exercises for the Soul: Divine Workout Plan for Body, Mind, and Spirit
Bernie S. Siegel - 2005
Bernie Siegel uses his trademark humor and insight to guide readers toward self-healing and an inspired life. He presents himself as a workout coach, providing a coach’s wisdom and stressing the coach’s mantra of practice, practice, practice. Each chapter consists of a coaching tip (where he explains the chapter’s teaching) followed by four or five exercises designed to bring the teaching directly into the reader’s life. The exercises are all short and easy to apply. Each of the 20 chapters covers a different topic, such as overcoming obstacles, creating a positive mental attitude, building a stronger spiritual foundation, and cultivating a sense of empowerment. Throughout the book, as always, Dr. Siegel emphasizes a proactive approach to self-healing. An ideal gift for friends and loved ones, 101 Exercises for the Soul shows how anyone can infuse their life with love and well-being.
Brave New World Revisited
Aldous Huxley - 1958
Here, in one of the most important and fascinating books of his career, Aldous Huxley uses his tremendous knowledge of human relations to compare the modern-day world with his prophetic fantasy. He scrutinizes threats to humanity, such as overpopulation, propaganda, and chemical persuasion, and explains why we have found it virtually impossible to avoid them. Brave New World Revisited is a trenchant plea that humankind should educate itself for freedom before it is too late. Brave New World Revisted (first published in 1958) is not a reissue or revision of 0060850523 Brave New World. Brave New World is a novel, whereas Brave New World Revisted is a nonfiction exploration of the themes in Brave New World.
The Prude and the Prodigal
Barbara Cartland - 1980
He pulled her against him an his lips were on hers. She felt a strange sensation she had never known before rise within her. She felt as if time and place had ceased to exist, that her feet were no longer on the ground. As she tried to come back to Earth, she heard the Earl say:"How soon will you marry me so that I can continue to teach you about love?"
Alice in Wonderland
Lewis Carroll - 2006
The Caterpillar, Frog Footman, Duchess, Cheshire Cat, Mad Hatter (who is mad), March Hare, Dormouse, Mock Turtle, Gryphon, White Rabbit, and Queen of Hearts do things like play croquet using flamingos and hedgehogs, dance the lobster quadrille, hold nonsensical tea parties, and sometimes vanish without warning. The only indubitably sane creature in the whole group is Alice, puzzling her way through with her good nature and sense of adventure intact.This edition restores the long-lost "Was in a Wig" episode to its original place in chapter 8 of Through the Looking-glass.--back cover
The Door in the Wall
H.G. Wells - 1906
This collection also includes The Star, A Dream of Armageddon, The Cone, A Moonlight Fable, The DiamondMaker, The Lord of the Dynamos, and The Country of the Blind. Newly designed and typeset in a modern 5.5-by-8.5-inch format by Waking Lion Press.