It's 2134 in a dystopian America, one century after a series of zombie plagues first infected then obliterated much of the world's population.The survivors formed six walled Cities throughout the continent, all under the rule of a totalitarian government that enforces strict control over its populace.You must obey your government.You must be a good citizen.You must be a productive citizen.You must not break the law.Or The Cit...

'Whoever best acquits himself, and tells The most amusing and instructive tale, Shall have a dinner, paid for by us all...' In Chaucer's most ambitious poem, The Canterbury Tales (c. 1387), a group of pilgrims assembles in an inn just outside London and agree to entertain each other on the way to Canterbury by telling stories. The pilgrims come from all ranks of society, from the crusading Knight and burly Miller to the worldly Monk and lusty Wife of Bath. Their tales are as various as the...

This fine collection of vintage mysteries from the pulp magazines presents 13 tales sure to thrill the armchair detective. Included are:HANDS OF DOOM, by David H. KellerEVIDENCE, by Murray LeinsterTHE DRUMS OF DEATH, by J. Allan DunnHAIR OF THE CAT, by Robert TurnerHELL’S SIPHON, by George Harmon CoxeDIBBLE DABBLES IN DEATH, by David Wright O’BrienCLOSE TO MY HEART, by Chester S. GeierTHE RAG-TAG GIRL, by Norbert DavisMASTER O...

Packed with practical tips and advice this informative book explains the various techniques and materials that will help any modeller produce convincing models of the rural scene. It examines the history and development of the countryside, villages and infrastructure and covers rural industries. It demonstrates techniques for modelling farm buildings, machinery, vehicles and livestock and gives practical advice to modelling windmills and watermills. There are a selection of scenic projects...

Matt, a white quarterback from Montreal, Quebec, flies to France (without his parents’ permission) to play football and escape family pressure. Freeman, a black football player from San Antonio, Texas, is in Paris on a school trip when he hears about a team playing American football in a rough, low-income suburb called Villeneuve-La-Grande. Matt and Free join the Diables Rouges and make friends with the other players, who come from many different ethnic groups. Racial tension erupts into r...

Set during the American Civil War, Black Cloud Rising is the powerful story of a man grappling with his own complicated history as he forges a future for himself—and his country. For readers of Edward P. Jones and Colson WhiteheadTold by Sgt. Richard Etheridge, the son of an enslaved woman and her former master, Black Cloud Rising is based on the true story of the African Brigade, an all-Black regiment led by General Edward Augustus Wild,...

A memoir from one of the most admired players in baseball, the captain of the New York Mets, David WrightDavid Wright played his entire Major League Baseball career for one team, the team he dreamed of playing for as a kid: the New York Mets.A quick fan favorite from Virginia who then earned his stripes in New York, Wright came back time and again from injury and demonstrated the power of hard work, total commitment, and an infinite love of the game.

When a husband becomes disgruntled by his wife's expensive obsession with little collectibles, he soon learns that vengeful ghosts come in all shapes and sizes.

Live More by Choosing LessOur lives are full of stuff. Our world encourages both buying and holding onto things. We seem to have this obsession with possessing things. And, sadly, we are reluctant to let go of what we already own. This leads to clutter, hoarding, and the unhealthy thinking that goes with it.Thanks to clever advertising and eager sellers we’ve become accustomed to wanting more, bigger, improved faster, more efficient products. We can’t get e...

"The Story of the Thirty-Third N. Y. S. Vols" by David Wright Judd chronicles the experiences of the 33rd New York Volunteer Infantry during the American Civil War. Through vivid narratives and personal accounts, Judd captures the bravery and struggles of the soldiers as they faced the harsh realities of war. The book serves as a historical document, preserving the memories of those who fought and highlighting their contributions to the Union cause. It reflects on camaraderie, sacrifice, a...

Marty McSwirl is a good squirrel dad who tries hard to provide for his family but can never seem to keep up! So he comes up with an idea for an acorn harvester and, with the help of some friends, he turns his idea into a working machine.Will his new creation solve his harvesting problems? Read Marty McSwirl, a fun tale for the whole family!About the AuthorDavid Wright is the proud father of three wonderful children: John, Anna, and Andrew. When he is not doing his mos...

English Romantic poetry from its beginnings and its flowering to the first signs of its decadence. Nearly all the famous piéces de résistance will be found here - 'Intimations of Immortality', 'The Ancient Mariner', 'The Tyger', excerpts from 'Don Juan' - as well as some less familiar poems. As far as possible the poets are arranged in chronological order, and their poems in order of composition, beginning with eighteenth-century precurs...