Jungle Tales of Tarzan is a collection of short stories about Tarzan's experiences growing up in the jungle. Though each story stands on its own, together they form a loose narrative. The stories explore Tarzan's development from a young boy into a young man and how those experiences are similar and different to the experiences of the apes he grows up with.These stories were originally published in Blue Book magazine before being collected into a book in 1919. Chronologically, thes...

The warmth of Christmas takes place everywhere…to everyone. Even when they don't think it's possible. Five Christian stories of love and loss…and the beauty of Christmas.The most widespread war in history, World War II affected not only the men and women fighting for freedom in Europe. It greatly affected those left behind on the homefront… Wartime economy shifted, causing women to join the workforce. Follow the lives of two men and women as they struggle to survive th...

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH. From the very beginnings of his taste for literature, the essay was his favorite form. Dr. Johnson was the prophet of his youth, but he soon transferred his allegiance to Emerson, who for many years remained his "master enchanter." To cure himself of too close an imitation of the Concord seer, which showed itself in his first magazine article, Expression, he took to writing his sketches of nature, and about this time he fell in with the writings of Thoreau, which doubt...

A Christmas Novella - A season of love. A season of cheer. To a joyful present and a well-remembered past. A story of the joyful gift of this holiday season. Peace, Joy, Love and Lasting Happiness.When a bed and breakfast needs remodeling, the owner takes on more than she plans after meeting the charming repairman. Can he repair not only the B&B, but also her broken heart when she learns unsettling news?

Originally published in 1879, "Locusts And Wild Honey" is a collection of essays by American naturalist John Burroughs, dealing with bees, birds, wild flowers and fruits, and much more. Beautifully-written and profoundly thought-provoking, this volume constitutes a must-read for nature lovers and fans of Burroughs' wonderful work. Contents include: "The Pastoral Bees," "Sharp Eyes," "Strawberries," "Is It Going to Rain?" "Speckled Trout," "Birds and Birds," "A Bed of Boughs," "Birds'-Nesti...

The #1 New York Times bestselling memoir from Augusten Burroughs, Running with Scissors, n****ow a Major Motion Picture!Running with Scissors is the true story of a boy whose mother (a poet with delusions of Anne Sexton) gave him away to be raised by her psychiatrist, a dead-ringer for Santa and a lunatic in the bargain. Suddenly, at age twelve, Augusten Burroughs found himself living in a dilapidated Victorian in perfect squalor. The doc...

ADVERTISEMENTOUR, Discipline recommends (Part i, ch. iv, § 16) “a serious perusal of the ‘Causes, Evils, and Cures of Heart and Church Divisions.’ “The work has long been out of print, so that the recommendation could not be complied with. A new edition is now furnished at a low price, with a view to its general circulation. Recent events have tended, perhaps, to weaken the spirit of union among us—it may be well for us to scrutinize our hearts and lives more closely. “If we are un...

The Tenth Anniversary Edition of the New York Times bestselling book that has sold over half a million copies in paperback."I was addicted to "Bewitched" as a kid. I worshipped Darren Stevens the First. When he'd come home from work and Samantha would say, ‘Darren, would you like me to fix you a drink?' He'd always rest his briefcase on the table below the mirror in the foyer, wipe his forehead with a monogrammed handkerchief and say, ‘Better make it a double.'" (from Chapter Two)

Alfred Earnest Scholes joined the Metropolitan Police in February 1888 and was one of many constables that were posted to the dark slums of Whitechapel during the Jack the Ripper scare of the same year.In a career spanning 36 years from lowly PC Scholes to Detective Inspector, this book examines some of the fascinating crimes and criminals that had Victorian and Edwardian England shocked and enthralled. Beginning with the infamous Mrs Pearcey in the Kentish Town Murder, who cut the ...

This is John Burroughs' 1871 work, "Bird Stories from John Burroughs". It is a fantastic collection of short descriptions - or, sketches - of the lives and habits of many birds commonly found in the U.S.. Profusely illustrated and written in simple but beautiful language, "Bird Stories from John Burroughs" will appeal to all lovers of nature writing, and is not to be missed by fans and collectors of Burroughs' wonderful work. Contents include: "The Bluebird", "The Robin", "The Flicker", "T...

The worthie Man, especially in his latter times, was surrounded (through Gods blessing on him) with a verry great confluence of what might give forth Contentment to a vast spirit of his Rank and Calling. He was enriched with a large measure of abilities and opportunities in serving his Lord; (to glorifie whom, and do much good to others, is the divine part of a Man gracious (which he was) the highest and most solid Satisfaction, and in many respects exceeds what personal Communion with God...

Within "A Year in the Fields", Burroughs describes what an English field looks like in spring, summer autumn and winter, exploring the effect the four seasons have on the field and its inhabitants. Both charming and interesting, this volume is highly recommended for all lovers of nature writing, and it would make for a worthy addition to any collection. Contents include: "John Burroughs A Biographical Sketch", "A Snow-storm", "Winter Neighbors" "A Spring Relish", "April", "Birch", "Browsin...