From the author of Mind and Matter, an intimate portrait of Louisa Catherine Adams, the wife of John Quincy Adams, who witnessed firsthand the greatest transformations of her timeBorn in London to an American father and a British mother on the eve of the Revolutionary War, Louisa Catherine Johnson was raised in circumstances very different from the New England upbringing of the future president John Quincy Adams, whose life had been dedicated to public ser...

Norman Thomas and his brothers' upbringing prepared them for a life of service-but their calls to conscience threatened to tear them apartConscience is Louisa Thomas's beautifully written account of the remarkable Thomas brothers at the turn of the twentieth century. At a time of trial, each brother struggled to understand his obligation to his country, family, and faith. Centered around the story of the eldest, Norman Thomas (later the six-time Socialist ...

From the author of Mind and Matter, an intimate portrait of Louisa Catherine Adams, the wife of John Quincy Adams, who witnessed firsthand the greatest transformations of her timeBorn in London to an American father and a British mother on the eve of the Revolutionary War, Louisa Catherine Johnson was raised in circumstances very different from the New England upbringing of the future president John Quincy Adams, whose life had been dedicated to public ser...

**A New York Times bestsellerJohn Urschel, mathematician and former offensive lineman for the Baltimore Ravens, tells the story of a life balanced between two passions**For John Urschel, what began as an insatiable appetite for puzzles as a child developed into mastery of the elegant systems and rules of mathematics. By the time he was thirteen, Urschel was auditing a college-level calculus course. But when he joined his high school football team, a new interest be...

**A New York Times bestsellerJohn Urschel, mathematician and former offensive lineman for the Baltimore Ravens, tells the story of a life balanced between two passions**For John Urschel, what began as an insatiable appetite for puzzles as a child developed into mastery of the elegant systems and rules of mathematics. By the time he was thirteen, Urschel was auditing a college-level calculus course. But when he joined his high school football team, a new interest be...

From Mike Pesca, host of the popular Slate podcast The Gist, comes the greatest sports minds imagining how the world would change if a play, trade, injury, or referee's call had just gone the other way."Intriguing...thought provoking...delightful." --The Washington PostNo announcer ever proclaimed: "Up Rises Frazier!" "Havlicek commits the foul, trying to steal the ball!" or "The Giants Lose the Pennant, The Giants Lose The Pennant...

This 2nd volume contains the following 50 works, arranged alphabetically by authors’ last names: Jerome, Jerome K.: Three Men in a Boat Joyce, James: A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man Joyce, James: Ulysses Kingsley, Charles: The Water-Babies Kipling, Rudyard: Kim La Fayette, Madame de: The Princess of Clèves Laclos, Pierre Choderlos de: Dangerous Liaisons Lawrence, D. H.: Sons and Lovers Lawrence, D. H.: The Rainbow Le Fanu, Sheridan: In a Glass Darkly Lewis, Matthew Gregory: The Mon...

Clues, secrets, and investigations that challenge every answer. In 30 Mystery & Investigation Masterpieces, a thrilling collection of classic detective and mystery stories brings together some of the most intriguing cases in literature. This anthology features carefully selected tales of crime, deduction, and suspense, where sharp minds unravel complex puzzles and hidden truths slowly come to light. Each story immerses readers in gripping investigations filled with suspects, secrets, and u...

If you were looking for the definitive Christmas anthology, consider yourself lucky, because you just found it! This book is everything you want Christmas to be — loving, warm and celebratory. Timeless and adorable, beautifully designed, "The Big Book of Christmas" is a great big stocky book — stuffed with novels, novellas, short stories, poems, carols and songs. Inside you'll find: · Novels, novellas and short stories from Charles Dickens, Louisa May Alcott, Hans Christian Andersen, O. He...

Can You Solve the Case Before the Final Page? Step into the shadows of the world's most baffling crimes with 30 Mystery & Investigation Masterpieces. This massive collection brings together thirty of the most ingenious, pulse-pounding, and intellectually stimulating stories ever written in the genre. From the fog-filled streets of Victorian London to the gritty alleys of hardboiled noir, this anthology is a masterclass in suspense. This collection features a diverse array of investigative ...

A thrilling anthology of mystery and detective fiction featuring unforgettable investigations and suspenseful adventures. This remarkable collection gathers thirty classic mystery masterpieces filled with clever detectives, puzzling crimes, hidden clues, and shocking revelations. From mysterious disappearances to dangerous conspiracies, each story draws readers into a world of suspense and intellectual intrigue. Rich in atmosphere and suspense, the anthology showcases the evolution of dete...

A lifetime of great literature in one extraordinary volume. 50 Masterpieces You Have to Read Before You Die – Volume 1 is a carefully curated collection of the most influential, powerful, and unforgettable works ever written. Spanning genres, eras, and literary movements, this anthology brings together stories that have shaped world literature and inspired generations of readers. Inside this remarkable collection, you will discover: Timeless novels that defined literary history Profound ph...