In "Lady Luck," Hugh Wiley likely tells the story of characters whose lives are influenced by luck, chance, and fate. The title suggests that the novel may explore themes related to fortune, gambling, and risk-taking.The plot of the novel may revolve around the adventures of the protagonist, who may find themselves in situations where luck plays a significant role in determining their outcomes. Whether through gambling, unexpected opportunities, or unforeseen events, the characters' lives ...

Want to know how to make sucessful, life-altering changes? Hugh Wiley, a psychologist, businessman, educator, shares practical techniques that have helped manypeople create life-enhancing shifts. Hugh's positive life approack brings a dynamic, joyful insight into mastering change.Create the personal or business results you want, Learn three steps that make change achievable. Move past the blocks that have stopped you before. Enrich your life with this joyful approach."I...

‘Christopher Cricket on Cats’ is a wonderful text, penned by Anthony Henderson Euwer (1877 – 1955). As the title suggests, it is a book of wisdom for both young and old. Euwer was an American Author, and feline fanatic, who dedicated this children’s story: To all the Cats that ever Meowed On this or any Sphere,– From the beginning of all Time Unto this Present Year. This charming verse is beautifully illustrated throughout with Euwer’s graphic black-and-white illustrations. Aside from his ...

Widely known as the play that gave the American dramatist Eugene O'Neill international acclaim, "The Emperor Jones" is a one-act play that follows the complete disintegration of Brutus Jones. This protagonist, formerly a Pullman porter in the United States, has escaped his criminal activity there by establishing himself as a ruler in the West Indies. O'Neill, in an experiment with Expressionism, then leads Jones through a series of hallucinations in a forest when he attempts to escape his ...

In Shanty Irish, Jim Tully weaves the bittersweet, autobiographical tale of his familys journey from Ireland to America, chronicling their struggles, defeats and little victories. This unjustly forgotten American novel is one of greatest books of the Irish diaspora. This book will tug at your heart strings and make you laugh out loud.Jim Tully has largely been forgotten today, but during the 1920s and 1930s he was considered one of Americas best writers, routinely ranked with Heming...

Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn, Part 2 by Mark TwainMark Twain:Samuel Langhorne Clemens (November 30, 1835 — April 21, 1910), better known by the pen name Mark Twain, was an American humorist, satirist, writer, and lecturer. Twain is most noted for his novels Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, which has since been called the Great American Novel, and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. He is also known for his quotations. During his lifetime, Clemens became a friend t...

In the selection of chapters 06 to 10 of Mark Twain's iconic novel, 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,' the author masterfully captures the essence of American life along the Mississippi River. Through the eyes of the young protagonist, Huck, Twain employs a vivid, colloquial style that deftly combines humor and pathos, reflecting the complexities of pre-Civil War society. The narrative delves into themes of race, identity, and moral growth, showcasing Huck's internal conflict as he grapples...

"E K Means", authored by E. K. Means. This edition delivers a compelling exploration of its central themes and offers readers an immersive and thought-provoking experience. It examines wide-ranging themes that will resonate with thoughtful readers. Readers can expect a clear structure: an engaging opening that establishes stakes, a sequence of scenes or essays that develop central ideas, and a concluding section that synthesizes insights and suggests practical or philosophical takeaways. T...

Pap dug the nineteenth buckshot out of my shoulder and said, "Pigs is more disturbin' to the peace of a community than scandal, divorce, and corn licker put together. And," says pap, pausing to strop his bowie on my scalp where the hair was all burnt off, "when the pig is a razorback hawg, and is mixed up with a lady schoolteacher, a English tenderfoot, and a passle of bloodthirsty relatives, the result is appallin' for a peaceable man to behold. Hold still till John gits yore ear sewed ba...

The campfire for ages has been the place of council and friendship and story-telling. The mystic glow of the fire quickens the mind, warms the heart, awakens memories of happy, glowing tales that fairly leap to the lips. The Boy Scouts of America has incorporated the "campfire" in its program for council and friendship and story-telling. In one volume, the Boy Scouts Book of Campfire Stories makes available to scoutmasters and other leaders a goodly number of stories worthy of their attent...

Robert Ervin Howard (January 22, 1906 - June 11, 1936) was an American author who wrote pulp fiction in a diverse range of genres. He is well known for his character Conan the Barbarian and is regarded as the father of the sword and sorcery subgenre. This is one of his western stories.

'War on Bear Creek' is a story in the Breckinridge Elkins series about a cowboy in the wild west. Breckenridge heads to Haunted Mountain to retrieve his uncle, but there are some surprises in store. Breckenridge is one of them.