Larisa hates her brother Roy. He behaves rudely, plays loud violent games incessantly, and treats Larisa like trash. Worst of all, their mother, who Larisa always bends over to please, spoils him. But when Roy fails all his classes and brings their fragile mother to tears, Larisa decides it is time for discipline, never anticipating how it could backfire. For the Love of the Gamer explores the dark side of today's teens.

This collection contains two shorts stories, "Victory" and "Ignorant," with motherhood playing a key role in both. "Victory," is a story of the lengths a child will go to satisfy basic needs. "Ignorant" is a story of the power of tragedy to reconcile, but oftentimes too late. "In "Victory", a homeless child named Alex meets a strange older woman on the street. For reasons he cannot fathom, she invites him to a feast at a fancy restaurant. Alex lets his hunger get the best of him and accept...

Sean was living a normal life until one day he wakes up with a sudden realization: he is dead. Every part of him is acutely aware of his dead state, but in a society where death has been 'cured', he cannot so easily advertise his feelings. Will Sean ever be able to convince the world of his deadness, or will he forever remain a lone voice in a sea of ignorance?

Robert loves Layla more than anything, although she never returned his feelings. When she commits suicide, the tragedy is all that the teen can think about. Robert is convinced that Layla's previous boyfriend was the reason for her death, and is determined to punish him. A short but moving tale of unrequited love, revenge, and a commitment that lasts beyond the grave.

Humorous Masterpieces from American Literature by Edward T. Mason is a curated anthology of comedic and satirical works from prominent American writers, showcasing the wit and humor that have been a defining characteristic of American literature. The collection features a wide range of humorous pieces, from short stories to essays and excerpts, demonstrating the diverse approaches to humor employed by American authors from the 19th and early 20th centuries.The anthology includes works by n...

In "Lectures on Dramatic Art and Literature," August Wilhelm von Schlegel presents a comprehensive analysis of European drama, focusing particularly on the evolution of the form from classical antiquity to his contemporary era. Schlegel adopts a nuanced yet accessible literary style, blending critical analysis with personal insights that reflect the Romantic ideals of his time. His lectures not only engage with the works of great playwrights such as Shakespeare and Goethe but also critique...

In "Latin Literature," J. W. Mackail masterfully surveys the evolution of Latin literary traditions from their origins to the age of the Renaissance. Written in a richly scholarly yet accessible style, the text delves into pivotal works and key figures, illustrating how language, culture, and politics shaped literary expression. Mackail's meticulous analysis captures the dynamic interplay between literature and historical context, highlighting pivotal movements such as epic poetry, drama, ...

Hughy Terson, midshipman aboard the commerce raider Aquila, has charge of the prize crew aboard the captured passenger liner Princess. He’s an outlaw in the eyes of the Oligarchy, but the Confederation was merely the first to revolt in an inevitable process of trade liberalization. Getting Aquila to a safe haven is challenge enough. The beautiful and enigmatic Griffa Kathria Marte is another problem. Only a fool would trust her, or fall under her spell. A short and gripping space opera of ...

What should be a man’s or a woman’s reason for taking literature as a vocation, what sort of success ought they to desire, what sort of ambition should possess them? These are natural questions, now that so many readers exist in the world, all asking for something new, now that so many writers are making their pens “in running to devour the way” over so many acres of foolscap. The legitimate reasons for enlisting (too often without receiving the shilling) in this army of writers are not fa...

The corona-virus global pandemic is here. Back to normal could be a matter of years. Giving to churches is plummeting. So is the economy, leaving church members with less to give. Many congregations are forecast to go out of business. The survival of our churches is at stake. As church leaders scratch their heads to figure out how to triage the church's declining income, this book provides guidance for how to fund the church's mission and ministry during a global pandemic of unknown length...

The Trial and Execution, for Petit Treason, of Mark and Phillis, Slaves of Capt. John Codman is a compact but revealing documentary study of an eighteenth-century Massachusetts criminal case: the poisoning of Captain Codman and the prosecution of enslaved people under the archaic doctrine of "petit treason." Written in an antiquarian-legal style, the work reconstructs indictments, proceedings, punishments, and public memory, placing colonial slavery within English common-law categories and...

The Ports, Harbours, Watering-places and Picturesque Scenery of Great Britain (Vols. 1 & 2) is a richly illustrated survey of Britain's maritime and coastal identity, moving from busy commercial docks to fashionable resorts, fishing towns, ruined castles, cliffs, bays, and estuaries. Its prose combines topographical description, antiquarian notice, and picturesque sentiment, while the engraved views place it within the early nineteenth-century culture of illustrated travel books, where lan...