The story is based on a man of vengeance tracking down to eliminate every dark predator that harmed him and others.

A delightful anthology bringing together some of the greatest comedic works in classic literature. Filled with clever storytelling, unforgettable characters, and sharp humor, this collection explores the many forms of comedy—from satire and social wit to amusing adventures and lighthearted misunderstandings. Each masterpiece offers readers a unique blend of laughter, insight, and literary charm. Featuring works by celebrated authors, the volume captures the timeless appeal of comedy while ...

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...

This book explores how social work can navigate and shape the rapidly evolving dynamics of race, ethnicity, and culture. At a time when national debates and global changes are intensifying, this book provides a much-needed intellectual space to critically examine the current landscape and envision a future that aligns with social work’s core values of justice, equity, and inclusion.Through a collection of thought-provoking chapters, the book delves into the challenges and opportuni...

Experience the intensity of emotions, experiences, and insights from frontline mental health and criminal justice practitioners.The Burning Breath Chapters is an educational text based on first-hand accounts of therapy by two published writers, as well as award-winning filmmakers, project managers, and experienced frontline practitioners, who work full-time in the criminal justice and mental health sectors.The authors’ work journeys through childhood, adole...

Every baseball player dreams of a second chance. Huckleberry is given one during the Major League baseball lockout of 1990. Huck gets an opportunity to play in Sweden to promote the game in Europe and compete in the Swedish Eliteserien with a scout and coach from the Chicago White Sox, Dave Clark. Huckleberry prepares and Sweden dominates the club tournament of champions, and he gets his ticket to the USA and his shot at the American Baseball Dream of playing for his hometown team. The jou...

A maverick photographer who travelled the world in search of otherness, over time Verger became a prominent ethnographer, botanist and historian. He devoted fifty years of research to the black cultures of Brazil and Africa and to the transatlantic world of the Orisha and Vodun deities. Living in the field, initiated into diverse religious societies, he was reborn under the name of Fatumbi. A go-between of the Yoruba diaspora, Verger practiced an anti-colonial ethnology avant la lettre. Th...

The People's Democratic Republic of Korea has become one of the most secretive and isolated societies in the world, with NGOs, UN agencies and even embassies being expelled from the country in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. In Witness to North Korea, Jerome Sauvage presents a unique first-hand account of life in North Korea based on his time as a UN Special Resident coordinator in Pyongyang. Recounting his work organising and delivering humanitarian aid, Sauvage reflects on hi...

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 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 ...

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 ...

"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 ...