Unveiling Whiteness in the Twenty-First Century: Global Manifestations, Transdisciplinary Interventions is a tightly interconnected and richly collaborative book that will advance our understanding of why it is so difficult to re-form and reimagine whiteness in the twenty-first century. Composed after the election of the first black U.S. president, post-global financial crisis, more than a decade after 9/11, and concomitant with a rash of xenophobic incidents across the globe, the book dis...

A nameless female writer has come to Dunnet Landing, a small town on the coast of Maine, for the summer in order to finish her manuscript. Once there, she finds herself absorbed in the rhythms of daily life, which come at a much-altered pace than the city she’s left behind. Her observations of the residents of Dunnet Landing—their loves, their fights, their occupation with sky and sea and land, their tall tales, and their quiet secrets—comprise The Country of the Pointed Firs. It ...

BY THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF REBECCA'Daphne du Maurier has no equal' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH'A rapturous celebration of the beauties of the Cornish landscape' MICHELE ROBERTS'Miss du Maurier's book is a grand one' CHICAGO TRIBUNEJanet Coombe longs for adventure and the freedom of the sea. She feels herself pulled fast under its spell, but in her heart she knows she must s...

"More William" is the second William collection in the much acclaimed Just William series by Richmal Crompton. It is a sequel to the book Just William. (Excerpt from Wikipedia)

The narrator, a Bostonian, returns after a brief visit a few summers prior, to the small coastal town of Dunnet, Maine, in order to finish writing her book. Upon arriving she settles in with Almira Todd, a widow in her sixties and the local apothecary and herbalist. The narrator occasionally assists Mrs. Todd with her frequent callers, but this distracts her from her writing and she seeks a room of her own.Renting an empty schoolhouse with a broad view of Dunnet Landing, the narrato...

A short story collection chronicling William’s larger than life adventures. William, a lovable imp, is unapologetically childish in a manner that seems to annoy all of the adults around him. No matter what he does, he usually ends up in trouble. But the trouble usually ends well with no long-term consequences for him.

Representing four prominent American women writers who flourished in the period following the Civil War, this collection includes "Life in the Iron Mills" by Rebecca Harding Davis, "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, "The Country of the Pointed Firs" by Sarah Orne Jewett, and "Souls Belated" by Edith Wharton.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Cl...

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In "The Angel of the Tenement," Martin likely explores themes related to poverty, immigration, and community in the context of tenement housing in urban America. The title suggests that the novel may focus on a central character, the "angel," who brings hope, compassion, and support to the residents of a tenement building.As the narrative unfolds, readers can expect to encounter a cast of diverse characters from different backgrounds and walks of life, as well as vivid descriptions of the ...

The Complete Works of Sarah Orne Jewett is a beautifully illustrated collection that brings together the finest writings of one of America’s most beloved regional authors. Known for her vivid depictions of rural New England life, Jewett captures the quiet rhythms, deep human connections, and timeless beauty of small communities. This volume features her most celebrated works, including The Country of the Pointed Firs, a masterpiece of atmospheric storytelling that immerses readers in the c...

In the late 1800s, best friends Helen Denis and Kate Lancaster spend a summer in the little seaside village of Deephaven, getting to know its residents. Her much acclaimed powers of description at their peak, Sarah Orne Jewett's classic "Deephaven" is a slow-paced gem, where everyday events become remarkable. The quirky people of the small community come alive in all their specificity through Jewett's characterization, and are guaranteed to stay with the reader for a long time after the bo...

In "Kent Knowles: Quahaug," Joseph Crosby Lincoln delivers a richly textured narrative that intertwines the themes of local culture, nature, and the intricate lives of a small fishing community. Set in the New England coastal town, Lincoln employs a regionalist style that encapsulates the vernacular of his characters while offering vivid descriptions of the quahaug (硬壳蛤), a clam species central to the local economy and identity. The work situates itself within the American literary t...