On the 8th of September 1869, a religious revolution took place in Madagascar. The priests and diviners of the idol Kelimaláza came to the Queen, and urged that, like her predecessors, she should again take the idol into her palace, and place her whole kingdom under its protection. The Queen had, from the commencement of her reign, eighteen months before, taken her stand as a Christian; and in the previous February, in the presence of her people, had been baptized as a Christian. Her husba...

Joseph Mullens' "Twelve Months in Madagascar" invites readers into an intricate tapestry of observations and reflections captured during his year-long sojourn in this enchanting island nation. With a keen, yet humble literary style, Mullens deftly balances vivid descriptions of the landscape, rich cultural traditions, and the multifaceted lives of the Malagasy people. His writing not only encapsulates his personal experiences but also situates them within the broader context of colonial en...

Immerse yourself in New York City’s underworld of secrets, lies, and sexy dish, inspired by the real-life investigations of Bronx-born Joseph Mullen, New York’s most famous shamus.In P.I. Diaries, Mullen writes with compendious style and dry wit, turning his highbrow sleuthing into an intriguing, fictionalized scrapbook narrative.During his illustrious half-century career as a renowned P.I., Mullen’s sizzling-hot clientele was wowed by his epic brand of investigative brilli...

Today the front pages and bookstores are filled with tales of the so-called "China Threat." From spy balloons to Fentanyl pipelines, genocide to dreams of world domination: CHINA! But is it all true? Is any of it? Now, for the first time, the speciousness of these and other contentions are comprehensively tackled and laid bare. The Libertarian Institute's Joseph Solis-Mullen provides a vital rebuttal of every aspect of the China Threat narrative. From its economy and demographics, to its g...

50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. More than 27 hours of vintage science fiction. These science fiction short stories were written by some of the most influential authors of the time including, Philip K. Dick, Ray Bradbury, Winston Marks, Damon Knight, Mack Reynolds, Frank M. Robinson, Russ Winterbotham, Alan E. Nourse, Charles E. Fritch, Milton Lesser, Evan Hunter, William Morrison, John Massie Davis, Irving Cox Jr., Malcolm B. Morehart Jr., Richard O. Lewis,...

Lost Sci-Fi Books 1 thru 20Twenty Lost Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1940s, 1950s and 1960sThe Hanging Stranger by Philip K. DickThe Water Eater by Winston MarksDeath Star by James McKimmy Jr.The Mind Digger by Winston MarksThe Martians and The Coys written by Mack ReynoldsBreeder Reaction by Winston MarksPlanet of...

Lost Sci-Fi Books 11 thru 20 - Ten Lost Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1940s, 50s and 60sLeave Earthmen or Die! by John Massie Davis - They heard the alien voice warn them. And to each it sounded familiar—a sweetheart, a son, a hated enemy!The Fugitives by Malcolm B. Morehart Jr. - Somehow Jeff Engel followed the stranger into another world—among people who hated all aliens.The Voyage of Vanishing Men by S...

The Irish Revival has inspired a richly diverse and illuminating body of scholarship that has enlarged our understanding of the movement and its influence. The general tenor of recent scholarly work has involved an emphasis on inclusion and addition, exploring previously neglected texts, authors, regional variations, and international connections. Such work, while often excellent, tends to see various revivalist figures and projects as part of a unified endeavor, such as political resistan...

First published in 1999, this volume explores the nature of poverty and interprets it across a range of policy reforms and project interventions in different geographical settings. It is the culmination of a cooperative effort between development academics and professionals from diverse national and disciplinary backgrounds, who came together for two events: 1) The Development Study Association’s Rural Development Study Group Symposium on the theme of the book’s title, hosted by the Rural ...

"Short Stories For Long Discussions…"Get ready to dive into the most thought-provoking and intellectually stimulating discussions of the year with "After Dinner Conversation - Best Of 2025." This must-have collection features the most compelling philosophy, ethics and social issues as short story fiction from one of the year's top-rated monthly literary magazines. With a diverse range of genres, from science-fiction to historical fiction, and with ...

The 1950s were a golden age of science fiction, a decade when writers imagined alien worlds, strange technologies, and futures both thrilling and terrifying. In this collection of 22 classic short stories, you’ll encounter some of the era’s most creative minds, including five unforgettable tales by Philip K. Dick.Step into worlds where reality itself can’t be trusted. In The Hanging Stranger, an ordinary man discovers something impossible hanging from a lamppost—and no one...

Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and is a leading cause of adult disability and discharge from hospitals to chronic care facilities. Despite the frequency and morbidity of stroke, there is a relative paucity of “stroke experts,” such as vascular neurologists and neurocritical care physicians, to care for these patients. Clinical research in the diagnosis and treatment of stroke has grown exponentially over the past two decades resulting in a great deal of new...