James Hopper traveled to the Philippines as a correspondent, and his writings often provide vivid portrayals of life in the archipelago during the American colonial period. "Caybigan" is notable for its detailed and often sympathetic depiction of Filipino culture and the complexities of the interactions between Filipinos and American colonizers.The stories in "Caybigan" cover a range of themes, including colonialism, cultural clashes, and the everyday lives of people in the Philippines. Ho...

The story revolves around the misadventures of Goosie, a hapless character who often finds himself in comical situations due to his own foolishness or naivety. In "The Trimming of Goosie," readers are likely entertained by Goosie's antics as he attempts to navigate various challenges and obstacles, with humorous results.Hopper's writing style typically features witty dialogue, exaggerated situations, and colorful characters, making "The Trimming of Goosie" an amusing and enjoyable read for...

CONTENTS:ALGERNON BLACKWOODConfessionARTHUR B. REEVE2. The Beauty MaskARTHUR CONAN DOYLE3 to 14. The Adventures of Sherlock HolmesARTHUR QUILLER-COUCH15. The Affair of Bleakirk-on-SandsARTHUR STANWOOD PIER16. The Best FriendARTHUR STRINGER17. The Adolescence of Number Eighty-Seven18. The Bell19. The Benevolence of Montana Bill20. The Button ThiefBARRY PAIN

CONTENTS: ALGERNON BLACKWOOD 1. Confession ARTHUR B. REEVE 2. The Beauty Mask ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE 3 to 14. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes ARTHUR QUILLER-COUCH 15. The Affair of Bleakirk-on-Sands ARTHUR STANWOOD PIER 16. The Best Friend ARTHUR STRINGER 17. The Adolescence of Number Eighty-Seven 18. The Bell 19. The Benevolence of Montana Bill 20. The Button Thief BARRY PAIN 21. The Bottom of the Gulf 22. With a Clear Conscience CAROLYN WELLS 23. The Adventure of the Clothes-line COMPTON M...

Memory is magic, but it can also be a weapon.When Aisling, a village girl with no taste for destiny, inherits the Medallion of the Fianna, she awakens an ancient war and an enemy older than fire. In the land of Mórradún, whispers of betrayal stir broken oaths, and long-forgotten legends begin to rise.At her side stand Elara, a wanderer who trusts nothing; Calla, a healer scarred by flame; and Ronan, a warrior haunted by loss. Together, these unlikely compan...

THE FORBIDDEN GEISPerfection is the sharpest kind of chain.Across the elder ages of Mórradún, mortals did not bargain for power alone. They bargained for permanence-for the fatal comfort of a world without grief, flaw, or change. In doing so, they invited Sable, the Deceiver: a presence that speaks in the language of mercy and delivers its gifts with a smile.The Forbidden Geis is a mythic anthology of warnings, gathered and recorde...

9009 by James Hopper and Frederick R. Bechdolt is a fast-paced early twentieth-century adventure novel that blends suspense, intrigue, and high-stakes action into a gripping narrative of pursuit and survival. Written in the style of classic pulp fiction, the story delivers constant momentum, vivid characters, and a plot driven by danger, mystery, and escalating tension. At the center of the novel is a cryptic figure or designation—"9009"—that becomes the focal point of a dramatic chase inv...

"The Whole Truth and Nothing But" is a compelling exploration of the life and career of Hedda Hopper, a prominent Hollywood gossip columnist known for her influential role in shaping public perception of celebrities. James Brough delves into Hopper's rise to fame, her relationships with various stars, and her impact on the film industry. The book offers a candid look at the glamorous yet cutthroat world of Hollywood, revealing the secrets and scandals that defined an era. Brough's narrativ...

The Eternal Flapper : The Many Lives of Edna Wallace Hopper (1861-1959) is the amazing true story of the legendary actress, songstress, vaudeville star, silent movie star, and Wall Street trader who lived almost a century long. At the request of Edna Wallace Hopper to have her true story revealed in the 21st Century, author Jim Alessio's 20 year investigation reveals locked away secrets, some of which could have changed the course of history. Secrets include those of her stepfather's famil...

Ghost-ridden and on his death bed, professional assassin Jack Lacy arrives in Santa Fe and enlists his old Marine buddy Antonio Blake and former Santa Fe Police detective Fernando Lopez to help him obtain a burial site near his friend Dennis Hopper's grave in Jesus Nazareno Cemetery outside Taos. Blake and Lopez take Lacy up to the haunted Mabel Lodge Luhan House in Taos and arrange for a local curandera to conduct a crossover ceremony so Lacy can join the ghost of Dennis Hopper. After Lac...

In ""American Silences"", Joseph Anthony Ward offers a unique analysis of the use and effects of silence in modern American realistic art. Beginning with the nineteenth-century literature that laid the foundation for silence in art, he moves to a brief analysis of Sherwood Anderson's ""Winesburg"", Ohio and Ernest Hemingway's ""In Our Time"", showing how they, along with several other crucial works of twentieth-century American realism, incorporate the power of the silent into their expres...

From the dawn of the studio system to the decade it all came crashing down, Hedda Hopper was one of the Queens of Hollywood. Although she made her name as a star of the silent screen, she found her calling as a gossip columnist, where she had the ear of the most powerful force in show business: the public. With a readership of 20,000,000 people, Hopper turned nobodies into stars, and brought stars to their knees. And in this sensational memoir, she tells all. (Goodreads)