Set both in England and in America, Emma Corbett is the moving story of a family torn apart by the American revolutionary war. Edward Corbett and Henry Hammond are brought up together and go on to marry each others' sisters, but fight on opposite sides in the war. Emma Corbett, Edward's sister, follows Henry to Pennsylvania. Disguised as a man, she fights for the British before finding Henry and saving his life, but the war and its aftermath have tragic consequences for all four young peop...

Ever wondered how Samuel Jackson rose to stardom?Born in Washington, D.C. on December 21, 1948, Samuel L. Jackson overcame racial segregation, an absent father, and a speech impediment to become one of Hollywood's top-grossing actors.In fact, his speech impediment led to his discovering his acting ability.He was active in the civil rights movement, and he retains that sensibility. In danger at various times in his youth of slipping into a world of violence or drug abu...

Some of Today's Leading Black Voices—Including 3 Oscar® Winners, 23 Grammy® Winners, 8 Emmy® Winners, and 5 Golden Globe® Winners—Performing Today’s New International Version (TNIV)This ambitious and critically-acclaimed presentation of the Bible is set to an original musical underscore performed by the Prague Symphony Orchestra and a Hollywood-style sound design created by Technicolor Studios. Listen as the voices of Idris Elba, Blair Underwood, Taraji P. Henson, ...

Some of Today's Leading Black Voices—Including 3 Oscar® Winners, 23 Grammy® Winners, 8 Emmy® Winners, and 5 Golden Globe® Winners—Performing Today’s New International Version (TNIV)This ambitious and critically-acclaimed presentation of the Bible is set to an original musical underscore performed by the Prague Symphony Orchestra and a Hollywood-style sound design created by Technicolor Studios. Listen as the voices of Denzel and Pauletta Washington...

Contents:Napoleon Hill. Think and Grow Rich (The text is reproduced from the original publications of 1937)George Samuel Clason. The Richest Man In Babylon (The text is reproduced from the original publications of 1920-1924)James Allen. As A Man ThinkethJames Allen. Out from the HeartKahlil Gibran. The ProphetSun Tzu. The Art of WarLao Tzu. The Tao Te ChingConfucius. AnalectsBenjamin Franklin. The Way to Wealth...

WITH A NEW FOREWORD BY PATTON OSWALTDubbed “the most significant and controversial SF book” of its generation, Harlan Ellison’s groundbreaking collection launched an entire subgenre: New Wave science fiction. With contributions from legendary authors and multiple Hugo and Nebula Awards, Dangerous Visions returns to print in a stunning new edition perfect for new and returning fans alike.A landmark short-story collection that put th...

John Hughlings Jackson (1835-1911) was a preeminent British neurologist who is widely recognized today as one of the leading founders of modern clinical neurology and neuroscience. He had a unique ability to translate messy clinical data into viable neuroscientific conceptions. This ability served him well, because in his early years knowledge of cerebral organization was quite rudimentary. Jean-Martin Charcot (1825-1893) faced the same problem at the same time in the 1860s, and each man r...

A biography of an eighteenth-century New England privateer that "takes a deep dive into the life and adventures of this colorful figure" ( Fairfield Sun).From the shores of Long Island Sound to the high seas of the West Indies, against British warships and letters of marque, Samuel Smedley left a stream of smoke and blood as he took prisoners and prizes alike. At twenty-three years old, Smedley, a Fairfield, Connecticut native, enlisted as...

"Christian Hope" is a thought-provoking journey into the depths of faith, offering a beacon of light in the midst of life's uncertainties. This book is an invitation to explore the power of hope, as understood through the eyes of Christianity. Delving into biblical teachings and the experiences of believers, readers will gain a deeper understanding of what it means to have hope and how it can transform their lives. Through its engaging narrative and insightful reflections, "Christian Hope"...

In "Tales and Maxims from the Midrash," Samuel Rapaport traverses the rich landscape of Jewish folklore, extracting and reinterpreting the profound insights nestled within the ancient Midrashic texts. This compilation artfully intertwines narrative and aphorism, showcasing a unique literary style that marries poetic diction with philosophical depth. Each tale is imbued with layers of meaning, serving as both a cultural artifact and a moral compass, reflecting the adaptive interpretation of...

Del 1: Jessica Jackson.Jessica Jackson är polis i Västervik och får ärva ett gammalt nedlagt mejeri på (den fiktiva ön) Mörkö, där hon drömmer om att starta ett mikrobryggeri. Men när en död man flyter i land på ön grusas hennes planer. Efter en fest i bygdegården försvinner en ung kvinna. Allt tyder på att hon blivit utsatt för våld. Jessica var själv med på festen, men har inte någon klar bild över vad som egentligen hände. Allt hon minns är ett bråk mellan några...

Samuel L. Jackson is an American film and television actor and film producer. After becoming involved with the Civil Rights Movement, he moved on to acting in theater at Morehouse College, and then films. He had several small roles such as in the film Goodfellas before meeting his mentor, Morgan Freeman, and the director Spike Lee. After gaining critical acclaim for his role in Jungle Fever in 1991, he appeared in films such as Patriot Games, Amos & Andrew, True Romance and Jurassic Park. ...