A gripping intellectual adventure story, Sailing from Byzantium sweeps you from the deserts of Arabia to the dark forests of northern Russia, from the colorful towns of Renaissance Italy to the final moments of a millennial city under siege….Byzantium: the successor of Greece and Rome, this magnificent empire bridged the ancient and modern worlds for more than a thousand years. Without Byzantium, the works of Homer and Herodotus, Plato and Aristotle, Sophocles and ...

Carolyn Wells' "The Complete Detective Pennington Wise Series" is a collection of intricately plotted mystery novels that follow the adventures of the brilliant detective Pennington Wise and his partner Zizi. Wells' writing style is characterized by its cleverly crafted plot twists and engaging dialogue, reminiscent of classic detective fiction of the early 20th century. Each story in the series presents a new and exciting mystery for Pennington Wise to solve, keeping readers on the edge o...

In 'The Complete Detective Fleming Stone Series (All 17 Books in One Edition)', Carolyn Wells delves into the world of mystery and crime through the eyes of the brilliant detective, Fleming Stone. Written in a classic detective fiction style, each book in the series presents a new puzzling case filled with suspense and intrigue, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. Wells' narrative style is both captivating and clever, with intricate plot twists and well-developed characters that ma...

One historic family shrouded in mystery, three generations in an alternative Victorian Londinium and Dumnonia..three heroines and one common goal to protect the people of a very different England where dragons and airships patrol the skys.

The fourth edition of Abuse of Process is a practical guide for barristers and solicitors, advising on and litigating abuse of process applications within criminal proceedings. Written by practitioners for practitioners, the judiciary, and students, this book provides the tools for understanding and developing abuse of process arguments. It offers authoritative and comprehensive coverage of abuse of process arguments at all stages of criminal litigation from pre-charge to appellan...

In an alternative Victorian Londinium and on the Moors of Devon, the search is on for answers for one family.

12SynopsisWorking Title: ForeverAuthor: Colin WellsThe town of Mill Creek is filled with all kinds of people. This story focuses on threefamilies in the small berg, each facing their own serous dilemmas as the Christmas Holiday rollsup. The Carters, The Dawkins and the Wells. The Carter's have just suffered the loss of theirfather, the patriarch of the family, Oliver Carter. They are gathering as a family for Christmas as...

At the close of the eighteenth century, Timothy Dwight — poet, clergyman, and, later, president of Yale College — waged a literary and intellectual war against the forces of “infidelity.” The Devil and Doctor Dwight reexamines this episode by focusing on The Triumph of Infidelity (1788), the verse satire that launched Dwight’s campaign and, Colin Wells argues, the key to recovering the deeper meaning of the threat of infidelity in the early years of the American Republic....

A gripping intellectual adventure story, Sailing from Byzantium sweeps you from the deserts of Arabia to the dark forests of northern Russia, from the colorful towns of Renaissance Italy to the final moments of a millennial city under siege....Byzantium: the successor of Greece and Rome, this magnificent empire bridged the ancient and modern worlds for more than a thousand years. Without Byzantium, the works of Homer and Herodotus, Plato and Aristotle, Sophocles and Aeschy...

During America's founding period, poets and balladeers engaged in a series of literary "wars" against political leaders, journalists, and each other, all in the name of determining the political course of the new nation. Political poems and songs appeared regularly in newspapers (and as pamphlets and broadsides), commenting on political issues and controversies and satirizing leaders like Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton. Drawing on hundreds of individual poems—including many that a...

During America's founding period, poets and balladeers engaged in a series of literary "wars" against political leaders, journalists, and each other, all in the name of determining the political course of the new nation. Political poems and songs appeared regularly in newspapers (and as pamphlets and broadsides), commenting on political issues and controversies and satirizing leaders like Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton. Drawing on hundreds of individual poems—including many that a...

Carolyn Wells' The Life & Adventures of Marjorie Maynard is a delightful compilation of five children's books in one volume, each chronicaling the playful and heartwarming escapades of the titular character. Wells' literary style is characterized by its whimsical prose, vibrant imagery, and engaging storytelling, making it a timeless classic in children's literature. Set in the early 20th century, the book reflects the societal norms and values of the time, offering readers a glimpse into ...