Captured as a prisoner of war during the Second Mexican-American War in 2034, Col. Peter Iossi writes to his grandchildren in hopes that their generation will not repeat the mistakes of the past.Writing from Cell No. 73, the colonel describes America's collapse into bankruptcy, anarchy, despotism, secession, and a nuclear war with its neighbor to its south.As he concludes: "The modern welfare, administrative, social-democratic state cannot govern without violating man's nat...

The world as we know it has fallen into a state of chaos. The dead are rising, and are attacking the last remaining living people. Businesses and residences that have not yet been overrun by the hordes of ghouls are being ransacked by looters. A small group of survivors from the countryside seek shelter and supplies at a large superstore just outside the city limits. They must use every resource available to be able to survive against marauders...the living and the dead.

In the vast, starless night between homes, duty is everything until love rewrites the mission. Thirteen years after Earth’s fate was sealed by a world-ending asteroid, the Ark Horizon sails silently through deep space - a massive generation ship carrying humanity’s last hope. Chief Navigator and Executive Officer Alex Shaw is a man forged by discipline and burdened by the laws that hold their fragile society together. He is focused, composed, and next in line to command the ship that left ...

Professions are institutions which, through their small size, self-governing elements, and sense of social mission, can assist in maintaining a sound civic culture. As mediating institutions in our democratic society that are neither entirely birthed by the state nor are entirely private, the individual professions—such as the legal and education professions, journalism, economics, architecture, or the military—arguably present practical avenues through which to teach civic behavior and to...

This carefully crafted ebook: "The Complete Novels of Leo Tolstoy in One Premium Edition (World Classics Series)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: Introduction Leo Tolstoy: A Short Biography "Tolstoy the Artist" and "Tolstoy the Preacher" by Ivan Panin "Count Tolstoi and the Public Censor" by Isabel Hapgood Novels Anna Karenina (Two Translations) War and Peace The Death of Ivan Ilyich Childhood Boyhood Youth The Cossacks: A Tale of 1852 Resurr...

Tells the story of plant scientist and inventor George Washington Carver. Written in graphic-novel format.

Making a strong case for a revaluation of Wyndham Lewis (1882-1957), this collection argues that significant aspects of Lewis's writing, painting, and thinking have not yet received the attention they deserve. The contributors explore Lewis's contributions to the production and circulation of modernism and assess the links between Lewis's writing and painting and the work of other key contemporary figures, to position Lewis not only as one of the first twentieth-century cultural critics bu...

In "The Complete Novels of Leo Tolstoy in One Premium Edition," readers are presented with a meticulously curated collection of Tolstoy'Äôs major works, encapsulating the tumultuous depths of the human condition. This premium edition showcases Tolstoy's masterful narrative style, characterized by its intricate character development and profound philosophical inquiries. Through vivid storytelling and rich descriptions, the reader is drawn into the moral dilemmas and societal critiques that ...

The Complete Works of Tolstoy is an extensive compilation that showcases the literary genius of one of the world's most influential authors. This monumental collection encompasses Tolstoy's novels, short stories, essays, and philosophical treatises, reflecting his masterful narrative style and profound moral inquiry. Richly interwoven with themes of existential angst, social justice, and the complexities of human relationships, the works invite readers to engage deeply with the moral quest...

The Complete Works of Leo Tolstoy is an expansive collection that encapsulates the profound breadth of Tolstoy's literary genius. Predominantly known for his epic novels such as 'War and Peace' and 'Anna Karenina', this compendium presents not only these classics but also a myriad of short stories, essays, and philosophical treatises. Tolstoy's literary style, characterized by its psychological depth and moral inquiry, reflects a keen observation of human nature intertwined with societal c...

The Complete Novels of Leo Tolstoy captures the profound existential and moral inquiries that define Russian literature in the 19th century. This anthology showcases Tolstoy's mastery of narrative form, weaving intricate plots with deep psychological insight, particularly in masterpieces such as "War and Peace" and "Anna Karenina." Boldly exploring themes of love, faith, and the search for meaning, Tolstoy's prose strikes a balance between stark realism and philosophical reflection, inviti...

This carefully crafted ebook: "The Complete Works of Leo Tolstoy: Novels, Short Stories, Plays, Memoirs, Letters & Essays on Art, Religion and Politics" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Introduction Leo Tolstoy: Short Biography Novels Anna Karenina War and Peace The Death of Ivan Ilyich Childhood Boyhood Youth The Cossacks Resurrection Family Happiness The Kreutzer Sonata The Forged Coupon Hadji Murad The Snow-Storm The Dekabrists A Morning of...