The classic comic travelogue about an ill-fated boating holiday on the River ThamesThree Men in a Boat is the irreverent tale of a group of friends who, along with a fox terrier named Montmorency, embark on a two-week boating journey up the Thames. Passing by famous landmarks on their way from Kingston to Oxford, the three gloriously underprepared travelers—George, William, and J.—confront the humor in everything from assembling a tent to fending off hostil...

A hilarious journey of friendship, adventure, and everyday chaos along the beautiful River Thames. Discover "Three Men in a Boat" by Jerome K. Jerome, one of the most beloved comedy classics in English literature, filled with unforgettable humor, witty observations, and charming adventures. Join three friends and their loyal companion as they set out on a relaxing boating trip along the River Thames, only to encounter a series of amusing situations and unexpected challenges. Through clever...

This is not a book about housekeeping. It is an act of obsessive observation.In this profound and unhurried meditation, Grise embarks on a microscopic, tactile investigation of the material we call dust. What begins as a simple catalog of the particulate on a bookshelf, a floorboard, or a windowpane becomes a rigorous inquiry into the nature of time, decay, and the self.For the author, dust is not a failure of hygiene; it is a physical record. It is the archive of our own bio...

AN ESSENTIAL, ENTERTAINING AND ILLUMINATING MUST-READ FOR…+Fans of Star Trek (original series)+Anyone interested in screenwriting+Fantastic Voyage (the movie)+Anyone interested in how movies are produced and made+Fans of The Man from Earth (movie duology)Here is famed Star Trek writer (and creator of the famed "Mirror Universe", Jerome Bixby's original screenplay for his celebrated feature film, "The Man from Earth" – not one word has been ch...

Originally published in 1985, Teacher Expectancies is a study of teacher expectancy effects on children’s learning and school performance. In the mid-1980s there were renewed concerns over the quality of education received by children in the US. Regardless of the events of the times, parents want the best for their children, including the best possible education. For most parents educational quality is seen as a function of the role of the teacher. Hence the teacher becomes an eas...

Winner of the 2014 NAACP Image Award, A Wanted Woman is a dangerous thrill ride like no other from New York Times bestselling author Eric Jerome Dickey.The assassin called Reaper is a woman of a thousand faces, and just as many accents. In the blink of an eye, she can become anyone. Some desirable. All dangerous.For Reaper, the Trinidad contract should be simple: infiltrate the infamous Laventille Killers’ organization, earn access to her ...

A pair of strangers has twelve hours to relish the night of their lives in a novel that “has taken the anonymous one-night-stand relationship into the realm of art” (Publishers Weekly) from New York Times bestselling author Eric Jerome Dickey.On a cold and rainy night during the Christmas season, a woman who has suffered great personal loss and a successful businessman from Orange County meet by chance at a gas station in Los Angeles County. They ...

Laugh, reflect, and delight in a remarkable collection of literary classics from some of the greatest writers in English literature. Discover "10 Masterpieces of Comedy Vol. 1," a carefully curated anthology featuring timeless works by celebrated authors including Charles Dickens, Edwin Abbott Abbott, Jane Austen, Jerome K. Jerome, Jonathan Swift, Mark Twain, and other literary masters. Blending wit, satire, memorable characters, and unforgettable storytelling, this collection showcases th...

A witty and entertaining journey filled with humor and unforgettable moments. Three friends set off on a boating trip along the River Thames, hoping for relaxation and adventure. Instead, their travels lead to amusing mishaps, clever observations, and humorous reflections on everyday life. Lighthearted and charming, the novel captures the joy of friendship and the comedy hidden in ordinary experiences. Written by Jerome K. Jerome. Enjoy a classic comedy that continues to entertain readers ...

Mischievous brothers Link and Hud are back for a Halloween-themed entry in the hilarious series from real-life brothers Jarrett and Jerome Pumphrey.It’s October. Halloween is almost here, and brothers Lincoln and Hudson Dupré are excited about their first time trick-or-treating without their parents. But odd and spooky things start happening on their cul-de-sac—things they get blamed for. Link and Hud must face down zombies, a suspected werewolf, and a (de...

"Education is in a state of crisis. It has failed to respond to changing social needs—lagging behind rather than leading." The crisis that Jerome Bruner identifies in this volume admits of no easy solutions. But the noted American psychologist makes clear that educational reform must begin with the understanding of how a child acquires information and converts knowledge into action. Drawing on his current work on infant development, Bruner underscores the importance of formulating ...

An all-new novella in the New York Times bestselling Net Force series, created by Tom Clancy and Steve Pieczenik and written by Jerome Preisler.In Munich, a renowned computer scientist dies. Then, his daughter vanishes. Both under mysterious circumstances.Kali Alcazar, a master hacker, wants to know why. As she delves deeper into the suspicious events, she spots something ...