"The War and Democracy" is a compelling exploration of the intricate relationship between warfare and democratic governance. The authors, Arthur Greenwood, R. W. Seton-Watson, John Dover Wilson, and Alfred Zimmern, delve into the impact of war on democratic institutions and the political landscape. They analyze how conflicts can both challenge and reinforce democratic ideals, providing a nuanced perspective on the interplay between national crises and civic responsibility. Through historic...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

What would you do with one more call?The Phone seems to pop innocently into existence for anyone, in what feels like their hour of greatest need. But what is spoken into the receiver changes more in our world than it does in for the dead.Inspired by real events, experienced and debut authors have come together in 2021 to create these epic moments in the lives of rebels, explorers, aliens, killers, orphans, and more.With each story, we're confronted by the question, ...

William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic prose and verse read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly remastered stories are now available to download for the first time.‘The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, but in ourselves.’Shakespeare's political thriller tells the story of the conspiracy against Caesar, his assassination and the defeat of ...

A play replete with puns and double-entendres, this is one of Shakespeare’s earliest and most lighthearted.The young king of Navarre and three of his courtiers have vowed to lock themselves away for three years of study and fasting, and to forswear the company of women for this period. No sooner is their vow made than it is tested, however, as the princess of France and three of her ladies arrive in Navarre on a diplomatic mission. The young men fall instantly and hopelessly in lov...

The ultimate Shakespeare's collection targeting the most demanding readers, featuring more than 73 titles and extras, annotated, illustrated and designed specifically for your e-reader.In this carefully put together e-book, you will find:– All of Shaksepeare’s plays.– The apocrypha works.– The poems and sonnets.– Introduction and analysis for each play.– Dozens of biographical and criticism extras so that you can discover more of his personal...

A compact edition of the complete works of William Shakespeare. It combines impeccable scholarship with beautifully written editorial material and a user-friendly layout of the text. Also included is a foreword, list of contents, general introduction, essay on language, contemporary allusions to Shakespeare, glossary, consolidated bibliography and index of first lines of Sonnets.

The brilliant new post-apocalyptic collection by master anthologist John Joseph Adams, for the first time including new stories by the edgiest modern writers. The new post-apocalyptic collection by master anthologist John Joseph Adams, featuring never-before-published stories and curated reprints by some of the genre's most popular and critically-acclaimed authors. In WASTELANDS: THE NEW APOCALYPSE, veteran anthology editor John Joseph Adams is once again our guide through the wastelands u...

The greatest poet of the Victorian era deserves a place in the digital library of all lovers of poetry. The Delphi Poets Series offers the works of literature's finest poets, with superior formatting. This volume presents the complete works of Alfred, Lord Tennyson, with beautiful illustrations and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Tennyson's life and works* Concise introductions to the poetry and other works...

Type:short short-Joe went to sleep one morning not feeling well and woke to find her world turned upside down. She can't contact her friends Tim and Tonya and her neighbor's trying to kill her.

THE GOOD AUDITION GUIDES:Helping you select and perform the audition piece that is best suited to your performing skillsEach Good Audition Guide contains a range of fresh monologues, all prefaced with a summary of the vital information you need to place the piece in context and to perform it to maximum effect in your own unique way.Each volume also carries a user-friendly introduction on the whole process of auditioning....

King Richard the Second is a history play by William Shakespeare believed to be written in approximately 1595. It is based on the life of King Richard II of England and is the first part of a tetralogy, referred to by scholars as the Henriad, followed by three plays concerning Richard's successors: Henry IV, part 1, Henry IV, part 2, and Henry V. It may not have been written as a stand-alone work.Although the First Folio (1623) edition of Shakespeare's works lists the play as a history pla...