VARIATIONS ON A THEMESix short stories and one novella comprise a second volume of short stories following A Montage of A Mauve Reality. Ranging from the fearful, the melancholic, the surreal, and the bizarre, Unsound Minds and the novella Beyond the Rim suddenly broaden the scope of the experience. Meet a man who discovers his whole life is based on a deception, and a hard bitten corporate snoop sent to an outpost near the distant Kuiper asteroid belt, who steps into a far stickie...

An End To CertaintyAn elderly widower dying from cancer accidentally dies from a medicinal overdose and finds himself reincarnated. His soul/imprint is rescued and restored by a schizophrenic, rogue, quantum computer with a God complex, named Quanta. The computer presses James Blake and two companions, male and female, into service, training them and sending them on a mission that conflicts with Blake's code of conduct, a code which should have been overwritten dur...

McKinney's GrowthThis book centers on a man who suddenly realises he had done very little with his life and given little back to society. After being mugged and receiving a head injury, over the months to follow his mind seems to be functioning much better than ever before. He embarks on the enormous plan of turning the world away from lust for the accumulation of financial wealth and finds a wealthy financier to back him, in the form of a middle-eastern oil seik. ...

For Your Pleasure & Questionable Behaviour: A Double NovellaBook One, the treachery of poker machines, especially enchanted poker machines which will take far more than you ever expected unless you are wary. Our hapless protagonist lives a sad little life in a sad little town, but he has hopes for the future. The trickster machine knows exactly how to instill a little excitement into John's going-nowhere existence, and how to play him, too. Unfortu...

About The BookTwo stories converge through the actions of Ulek, a novice necromancer, who must become a sanctioned member of The Order of the Dark Arts, or else be considered, by the order, an outlaw in possession of sacred knowledge, and to be hunted down and killed by a demon which is a creation of the Order.In the paralleling story, a hitman suffers injury on his way to fulfilling his contract with a secret Government cadre and is nursed back to health b...

Leviathan or The Matter, Forme and Power of a Common-Wealth Ecclesiasticall and Civil, commonly referred to as Leviathan, is a book written by Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679) and published in 1651 (revised Latin edition 1668). Its name derives from the biblical Leviathan. The work concerns the structure of society and legitimate government, and is regarded as one of the earliest and most influential examples of social contract theory. Leviathan ranks as...

Before Dracula, before Nosferatu... there was Varney the Vampire.A fierce storm rages over an antique English mansion, masking the scratching sounds at a young woman's window. As a jagged flash of lightning illuminates the room, a gaunt, terrifying figure breaks through the glass. He possesses the strength of a fiend, eyes that look like polished tin, and hideously protruding fangs. Flora Bannerworth survives the midnight attack, but she has been marked. Now, the r...

President's Inaugural Speeches: From Washington to Trump (1789-2017) offers an unparalleled exploration into the political, cultural, and rhetorical evolution of the United States through its leaders' own words. This anthology encompasses the vast chronological range of over two centuries, highlighting changing national priorities, values, and visions for the future. The collection includes standout addresses characterized by visionary rhetoric, bold promises, and calls to national unity, ...

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In "A Memoir of Thomas C. James, M. D," Hugh Lenox Hodge masterfully chronicles the life and contributions of a significant yet often overlooked figure in medicine. Hodge employs a biographical narrative interwoven with elements of reflective prose, capturing not only James' professional milestones but also the nuanced context of 19th-century medical practice. The memoir is rich with anecdotes that highlight James' character and dedication, placing him within the broader framework of medic...

In "The Collected Works: 200+ Novels, Plays, Poems, Essays & Autobiography," Johann Wolfgang von Goethe presents an unparalleled tapestry of German literature that showcases his multifaceted genius. His oeuvre embodies the convergence of Enlightenment ideals with Romantic sensibilities, characterized by a profound exploration of individualism and nature. The collection includes seminal works such as "Faust," which delves into the human condition through a Faustian bargain, and his lesser-k...

70 Civil War Memoirs of Union Soldiers is a compelling anthology that captures the diverse experiences and voices of those who served in the Union Army. The collection encapsulates a wide range of literary styles, from the stark and harrowing narratives of battlefield confrontations to deeply reflective accounts of the personal and collective struggles of war. Intimately tied to the historical context of the Civil War, the anthology provides a panoramic view of the conflict, underscoring t...