The Way of All Flesh is often considered to be Samuel Butler's masterpiece, and is frequently included in many lists of best English-language novels of the 20th century. Despite this acclaim, Butler never published it in his lifetime-perhaps because the novel, a scathing, funny, and poignant satire of Victorian life, would have hit his contemporaries too close to home.The novel traces four generations of the Pontifex family, though the central character is Ernest Pontifex,...

In a desire for better sheep-farming land on an unnamed British colony, Higgs decides to traverse the distant mountain range. On the other side he discovers not the empty rolling plains of his imagination but an entirely new civilization: the land of Erewhon. Inducted into the ways of their culture, he attempts to transcribe as best he can their thoughts on birth, death, machines, the production of food, their financial system, and many more subjects that on first glance seem absurd to the...

Cordell Hull's persistence and legislative experience were determining factors at every stage in the development of the Trade Agreements Act of 1934. Rarely has such important legislation owed itself to a single man.The Trade Agreements Act resolved the long-running debate between high and low-tariff proponents, made the United States a truly international economy, and served as the first step in the creation of the political and commercial order founded at Breton Woods. The politi...

Meet new, exciting ites—now from the Bible! Israelites, Canaanites, Hittites, and more—the Bible is filled with ites! From Adam to Zacharias, the people of the Bible teach us powerful lessons. Whether their stories are already family favorites, like those of Noah and Jonah, or less familiar, such as the story of Lydia, the seller of purple, each one will help your family make good decisions and follow the Lord. Packed with fun facts, insightful lessons, and all-new activities, this engagin...

For the woman in the temple courtyard, He knelt close as Emmanuel; for David, He tenderly cared like a Shepherd; for Nathanael, He showed His strength as a King.Jesus is given over a hundred unique names in scripture. Each one of them tells a story—a story about who He is, what He does, and how He shows up in our individual lives.The name Redeemer comes from a Hebrew word that means someone who will rescue or save by any means. Some days that is as a sacrificing Lamb, and o...

First published in the year 1903, the present novel 'The Way of All Flesh' by noted writer Samuel Butler is a semi-autobiographical fictional work which attacks the hipocrisy of the Victorian era.

A renewed interest in the spiritual, with an increasing number of people today wishing to incorporate the contemplative in their active lives, prompts the reissue of this classic work, a doctrine that is at once elevated and practical. The writings are meant to be studied from three distinct points of view: religious philosophy, material for the study of those states between mind and body such as ecstasy and trance, and for the sake of their mysticism. Drawn from the writings and teachings...

Higgs has made his fortune with sales of his original travelogue Erewhon. When his wife dies, his long-held desire to return to the country overwhelms him, and even his friends agree that a change of scenery would be a good idea. Soon after his departure he returns back home to England unexpectedly early and deeply unwell, and so it's down to his son John to piece together what happened during his fleeting visit to Erewhon.Written nearly thirty years after the first book, ...

Successful Stock Speculation by John James Butler is a comprehensive guide that delves into the principles, strategies, and psychology behind successful investing and trading in the stock market. Originally published in the early 20th century, this classic work remains relevant for both novice and experienced investors seeking to navigate the complexities of financial markets. Butler draws upon his extensive experience to offer practical advice on market analysis, timing, and the importanc...

As DNA testing and analysis have grown in prominence to address questions of identity and origin, a common curiosityhas risen for Latter-day Saints: Could DNA testing prove the historicity of the Book of Mormon? After all, if Lehi and his family traveled from Jerusalem and established civilizations in the Americas, the DNA should show that, right? Of course, the answer is not so simple. In this book, forensic and genetic experts Dr. John M. Butler and Dr. Ugo A. Perego shed fascinating lig...

**Brought to you by Penguin.From a global icon, a bold, essential account of how a fear of gender is fuelling reactionary politics around the world**Judith Butler, the ground-breaking philosopher whose influential work has redefined how we think about gender and sexuality, confronts the attacks on gender that have become central to right-wing movements today. Global networks have formed "anti-gender ideology movements" dedicated to circulating a fantasy that gender is a dan...

College sweethearts Janet Tucker and John Banks want nothing but the best for their son Travis Banks, and will do anything to ensure that he has a bright future. Janet lost her mother at the age of five years old, and has always yearned for a traditional family structure. She desperately longs for marriage as she feels that would make her life complete. John on the other hand was raised by both of his parents, but seemingly is in no rush for marital bliss. He loves being a family man, but ...