This 1st volume contains the following 50 works, arranged alphabetically by authors’ last names: Alcott, Louisa May: Little Women Austen, Jane: Pride and Prejudice Austen, Jane: Emma Balzac, Honoré de: Father Goriot Barbusse, Henri: The Inferno Brontë, Anne: The Tenant of Wildfell Hall Brontë, Charlotte: Jane Eyre Brontë, Emily: Wuthering Heights Burroughs, Edgar Rice: Tarzan of the Apes Butler, Samuel: The Way of All Flesh Carroll, Lewis: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Cather, Willa: My...

Discover Joseph Heller's hilarious and tragic satire on military madness, and the tale of one man's efforts to survive it.It's the closing months of World War II and Yossarian has never been closer to death. Stationed in an American bomber squadron off the coast of Italy, each flight mission introduces him to thousands of people determined to kill him.But the enemy above is not Yossarian's problem - it is his own army intent on keeping him airborne, and the...

First published in 1945, Pilates’ Return to Life Through Contrology contains the authorized, legal, edited, and original Library of Congress version of Joseph H. Pilates’ and William J. Miller’s first complete fitness writings. It details the exercises, poses, and instructions fundamental to the matwork developed by Joseph and Clara Pilates. Based on his concepts of a balanced body and mind, and drawn from the approach espoused by the early Greeks, these are the exercises that continue to ...

'A polyphonic exploration of memory, diaspora and sound' ROMALYN ANTE'A kaleidoscope of image and word-power . . . A vital addition to the canon' MAGGIE HARRIS'A work of rare formal daring and spiritual depth' PETER GIZZIFrom the T. S. Eliot Prize-winning author of Sonnets for Albert comes a dextrous and versatile new collection spanning the emotional spectrum of unab...

Your Call Is Very Important to Us is a powerful collection of stories, poems, and artwork from veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan War era-voices that are too often unheard, yet deeply needed. Through raw honesty and creative expression, these servicemembers share their experiences not only of war, but of what comes after: the search for purpose, identity, and healing.This anthology stands as a reminder that veterans are more than their service. Their talents, perspectives, and st...

This is a book—no—a guide to faith. Real, raw, and authentic faith. Not the kind of polished, feel-good faith that's only good on the good days and vanishes the moment life turns up the heat. We're talking about faith for when and where it really matters— in the face of adversity, disappointment, anxiety about the future, and the seemingly impossible odds we're up against that the world and our culture remind us of 24/7. Faith that doesn't sidestep the issues, but with chutzpah, grit, and ...

First published in 1934, this new reprint of YOUR HEALTH includes Joseph Pilates’ early Twentieth Century philosophies, principles, and theories about health and fitness. He based his work on the concept of a balanced body and mind, drawing on the approach espoused by the early Greeks. While some of his personal philosophies reflected early 20th Century viewpoints, his athletic and fitness doctrines were years ahead of his time. Readers will learn his observations and conclusions about peo...

This Combo Millennium Edition includes both of the published works of Joseph Pilates. Newly edited and revised, this is the only authorized copy of the Library of Congress books written by Joe Pilates. It makes available in one volume all of his early Twentieth Century philosophies, principles, and theories about health and fitness, as well as the exercises, poses, and instructions fundamental to his exciting fitness program. You will also learn every single one of his original 34 mat exer...

'The Firm on steroids.' LINWOOD BARCLAY'Hands down his best ever.' STEPHEN KING'This is Finder at his finest... As good as it gets.' LEE CHILDTHE PAST CAN FIND YOU ANYWHEREPaul Brightman is a man on the run, living under an assumed name in a small New England town with a million-dollar bounty on his head. When his security is breached, Paul is forced to flee into the New Hampshire wil...

An eye-opening work of narrative history tracing the roots of American fascism back to the Antebellum South."Kelly tells this story with vivid immediacy." -ADAM HOCHSCHILD"A sweeping and much needed work of history." -GREG GRANDINWhen American fascists suddenly goosestepped down Main Street in the 1930s, fascism was seen by the rest of the country as a terrifying and radical new European import. It was not. It didn'...

For over fifteen years, The Well-Grounded Rubyist has taught beginner and developing Ruby programmers the veteran secrets of Ruby. This new fourth edition of the groundbreaking classic goes beyond syntax and commands into how a Rubyist really thinks. Fully updated for Ruby 3.4, this approachable guide shows you Ruby principles in a way that’s friendly, clear, and packed with code samples.You don’t need to know every Ruby function or add-on library to be a well-grounded Rubyist. All...

A prince torn between two worlds faces a war that demands more than courage—it demands the impossible choice between duty and conscience.A prince divided by duty. A world at war. A choice that could cost him everything.Prince Katsu Shibayama has always lived between two worlds. Raised in Japan’s imperial court yet drawn to the culture of Britain, he carries both traditions in his heart. As a young man, he serves honorably in the Royal Navy ...