WILLIAM DE MORGAN "How can you know whether you are successful or not at forty-one? How do you know you won't have a tremendous success, all of a sudden? Yes--after another ten years, perhaps--but some time! And then twenty years of real, happy work. It has all been before, this sort of thing. Why not you?" Thus spoke the hopeful Alice to the despairing Charley; and it makes an interesting comment on the very man who wrote the conversation, and created the speakers. It has indeed "all been...

Freshly divorced and struggling with her water magic, Juniper comes to Crescent Cove for a family reunion. After a night out, she finds a fur coat abandoned near the beach and takes it home for safe keeping. The next morning, a gorgeous selkie man knocks on her door and tells her that—since she took his coat—he’s her new husband.Caspian never expected the gorgeous witch to find and take his selkie coat, but the moment he touches Juniper’s hand, he knows she’s his other half of his ...

THE GREAT RUSSIAN PLAYS & SHORT STORIES encompasses an array of profound themes and literary styles, showcasing the tumultuous soul and complex social landscapes of Russia from the 19th to early 20th centuries. This anthology not only provides a breathtaking exploration of human emotions and philosophical depths found in Russian literature but also reflects the stylistic diversity that characterizes this era. From the stark realism of peasant life to the gut-wrenching introspections of the...

In "Essays on Modern Novelists," William Lyon Phelps offers a nuanced exploration of the primary figures in the early 20th-century literary landscape. Combining critical examination with personal insight, Phelps delves into the works and philosophies of notable authors, such as James Joyce, Virginia Woolf, and Mark Twain. His essays are characterized by a lucid prose style that effortlessly intertwines literary analysis with biographical context, drawing on his own profound understanding o...

"In the city... You don't even see the knife coming until you're bleeding."Rufus left his small-town life in Nowhere to turn wrenches at the Emerald Isle Garage. But he soon discovers the shop is a front for an organized crime syndicate. When an unhinged mob boss turns his gaze on him, Rufus's friends, his car, and his mentor are all on the table as targets. Stealing a legendary 1969 Boss 429, Rufus must race back to his hometown for a brutal, heavy-metal showdown ...

Difficult to know and impossible to forget, Ludwig Wittgenstein is remembered as the greatest philosopher of the twentieth century. He published only one book in his lifetime - a masterpiece that moulded the evolution of philosophy and baffled his teachers. Spanning most of his life, from his early encounters with Bertrand Russell in Cambridge to a final trip to New York via the Russian Front, Wittgenstein: The Crooked Roads tracks the journeys of a tortured soul.William L...

Most Americans are more aware of the workings of the federal government than of their own state governments. But these “laboratories of democracy” constitute perhaps the most creative components of the American political experiment.This book serves as a guide for students of government and provides a historical context for understanding the forces at work in the state’s political system. Among the states, Tennessee’s unique blend of legislative and executive powers is, in some resp...

In "The Secret of Heroism: A Memoir of Henry Albert Harper," William Lyon Mackenzie King masterfully intertwines biographical narrative with profound reflections on heroism, morality, and the complexities of human existence. The book delves into the life of Harper, a lesser-known yet significant figure in Canadian history, with a style that combines vivid storytelling and analytical insight. King's eloquence and thoughtful prose resonate with the literary currents of his time, reflecting a...

The Politics of Dissatisfaction: Citizens, Services, and Urban Institutions is destined to be a classic in public administration and public policy; it makes major theoretical and empirical contributions to the literature in both fields. It is a rigorous empirical attempt to assess the public choice view of citizenship and local government. The research upon which this book is based was founded on conversations between two of its authors, W. E. Lyons and David Lowery, during the early 1980s...

After receiving praise for inventing a new device that will revolutionize our nations war on drugs, Steve fi nds himself under attack from a mysterious organization that is bent on world domination. As he searches for the truth behind a massive conspiracy against him, he must endure several unusual trials. Firstly, he must heed the warnings of a former girlfriend whose predictions often mean certain doom. Secondly, he must face personal demons from his own past that threaten his very sanit...

This book presents a popular and authoritative account of the dramatically different ways in which philosophers have thought about the mind over the last hundred years. It explores the effect of the major turning points in recent western philosophy as well as the influence of the leading figures.

Working Guide to Reservoir Engineering provides an introduction to the fundamental concepts of reservoir engineering. The book begins by discussing basic concepts such as types of reservoir fluids, the properties of fluid containing rocks, and the properties of rocks containing multiple fluids. It then describes formation evaluation methods, including coring and core analysis, drill stem tests, logging, and initial estimation of reserves. The book explains the enhanced oil recovery process...