In 1970, Kenneth Gibson was elected as Newark, New Jersey’s first African-American mayor, a position he held for an impressive sixteen years. Yet even as Gibson served as a trailblazer for black politicians, he presided over a troubled time in the city’s history, as Newark’s industries declined and its crime and unemployment rates soared.This book offers a balanced assessment of Gibson’s leadership and his legacy, from the perspectives of the people most deeply immersed in 1970s an...

The collection, 'The Crisis of the Soul – 3 Classic Psychological Fiction Novels,' weaves together a tapestry of introspective narratives that delve deeply into the human psyche. This anthology showcases a rich diversity of literary styles, from the probing realism to reflective introspection, offering a multifaceted exploration of internal conflicts and moral dilemmas. Through its carefully curated selection, the collection emphasizes the universal struggle of the human spirit, resonating...

A Collection of Late-Victorian Disillusionment – 5 Classic Realist Novels showcases the breadth and depth of literary realism at the turn of the 19th century. This anthology, offering a range of styles from social critique to intense narrative introspection, captures the zeitgeist of an era fraught with change, uncertainty, and introspection. These novels collectively grapple with themes of societal upheaval, class struggles, and existential discontent, presenting a panoramic view of the c...

Masterpieces on the Collapse of the Moral Compass offers a profound exploration into the fragility of human ethics and the monumental consequences of moral disintegration portrayed through five classic literary novels. The collection traverses a range of literary styles, from the psychological intricacies of Dostoevsky's deeply philosophical narratives to Tolstoy's epic realism and beyond. Each novel serves as a reflective lens capturing the tumultuous spirit of the 19th and early 20th cen...

What's it like to live in a world where humor is banned or to work on a deep-space lighthouse?If you're lucky, you might even discover how to escape the Yawning Men!Curl up in your favorite rocket ship and set your coordinates for adventure in Volume Five of the Young Explorer's Adventure Guide!Don't miss this stellar anthology of 24 science fiction short stories for girls, boys and robots of all ages!