For decades, the work of mystery writer Peter Paige (Morton Wolson) sat unseen in private files. Now, for the first time, these lost stories are finally in print.This collection gathers nine twisted noir tales-including "To Be, or Be to Not," "The Deal," "Shock Performances," "The Facks of Life," "She Loved to Kill," "Play with Fire," "The Big Bust," "Ape," and "Alas, Mystery!" Each story opens a different trapdoor: from a tense lunchtime encounter to a deadly bargain, a lover's de...

What does it mean to be a responsible nuclear power in 2025? As strategic competition, and indeed great power competition, reemerged in the late 2010s and early 2020s, competing nuclear states increasingly employ the language of nuclear responsibility to label a strategic competitor as an irresponsible actor on the international stage. However, there remains a lack of consensus on what responsibilities nuclear-weapon states are assigned while other states and scholars argue that the posses...

In "Peter Schlemihl," Adelbert von Chamisso presents a captivating narrative that explores themes of identity, materialism, and the essence of the human soul. The story follows the titular character, Peter, who, after selling his shadow to the Devil in a desperate quest for wealth, embarks on a profound journey of self-discovery. Chamisso employs a rich, imaginative prose that blends fairy tale elements with existential inquiry, situated within a Romantic literary context that interrogates...

In "Peter Schlemihl," Adelbert von Chamisso presents a captivating tale that intertwines fantasy and social commentary through the story of a man who sells his shadow to the mysterious Man in Grey. Written in the early 19th century, this novella employs a narrative style that blends satirical wit with existential themes, exploring the concepts of identity, societal perception, and the nature of loss. Chamisso's work is set against the backdrop of Romanticism, reflecting the period's fascin...

In Teaching America, more than 20 leading thinkers sound the alarm over a crisis in citizenship—and lay out a powerful agenda for reform. The book’s unprecedented roster of authors includes Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, Senator Jon Kyl, Senator Bob Graham, Secretary Rod Paige, Alan Dershowitz, Juan Williams, Glenn Reynolds, Michael Kazin, Frederick Hess, Andrew Rotherham, Mike Feinberg, Seth Andrew, Mark Bauerlein and more.Their message: To remain America, our country has to give it...

The legal profession, like so many other fields, has continued to reel from the deep-reaching and significant impact of the 2008 financial crisis. In the years following the crash, a general downward turn in the demand for legal services compelled firms to tighten their belts, make tough decisions, and come up with innovative strategies in order to survive. One of these was an increased focus on profitability and different means of managing and improving it, a relatively new development fo...

In "Major Warburton's Explorations in 1866," Peter Egerton Warburton offers an intricate account of his pioneering journey across the arid landscapes of central Australia. This work is characterized by its detailed observational prose and meticulous descriptions of the topography, vegetation, and indigenous cultures encountered during his arduous expedition. Warburton's literary style is imbued with a sense of empirical curiosity, reflecting the prevailing Victorian fascination with explor...

In "Journey Across the Western Interior of Australia," Peter Egerton Warburton embarks on a formidable expedition through the then-uncharted landscapes of Australia's interior. Written in the late 19th century, the book is both a vivid narrative and a meticulous record of Warburton's observations, reflecting the era's exploration zeal and the burgeoning interest in Australia's geography. Warburton's literary style melds scientific inquiry with rich, descriptive prose, offering a perspectiv...

What if... Romeo & Juliet had a happy ending? Or Blanche Dubois didn’t go crazy? Or the Three Sisters actually made it to Moscow? When he discovers he’s only a fictitious, never-seen character in Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest, Bunbury joins forces with Rosaline, Romeo’s never-seen obsession from Romeo and Juliet. Together they infiltrate and alter classic literature.Recorded before a live audience at the Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles in July 2006.

Farming across Borders uses agricultural history to connect the regional experiences of the American West, northern Mexico, western Canada, and the North American side of the Pacific Rim, now writ large into a broad history of the North American West. Case studies of commodity production and distribution, trans-border agricultural labor, and environmental change unite to reveal new perspectives on a historiography traditionally limited to a regional approach.Sterling Evans...

Shaping Shakespeare for Performance: The Bear Stage collects significant work from the 2013 Blackfriars Conference. The conference, sponsored by the American Shakespeare Center, brings together scholars, actors, directors, dramaturges, and students to share important new work on the staging practices used by William Shakespeare and his contemporaries. The volume’s contributors range from renowned scholars and editors to acclaimed directors, highly-trained actors, and budding researchers. T...

PETER HAD A SECRET, a deep dark secret from his childhood. It all began when, in step-sister Paige’s room, a pair of her panties changed his life. From that moment on, Peter had a strong desire to dress as a girl, a desire that grew stronger over time. It was a secret life that no one knew about – not his family, not his long-time girlfriend – until one day Paige caught him fully dressed as a woman in her room. Under Paige’s guidance, “Petra” was groomed and introduced to...