Psychology has influence in almost every walk of life. Originally published in 1997, A Century of Psychology is a review of where the discipline came from, where it had reached and where the editors anticipated it may go.Ray Fuller, Patricia Noonan Walsh and Patrick McGinley assembled an internationally recognised team of mainly European experts from the major applications and research areas of psychology. They begin with a critical review of methodology and its limitation...

The story revolves around the character of Douglas Van Dorn, a wealthy young man from a prestigious New York family. He is poised to inherit a considerable fortune and is expected to follow in the family's business footsteps. However, Douglas has other aspirations. He dreams of becoming a playwright and pursuing a career in the theater, which is seen as unconventional and at odds with his family's expectations.As the plot unfolds, Douglas's ambitions lead him to the world of theater, where...

Most people know Arthur Conan Doyle created Sherlock Holmes. But he was a prolific writer throughout his long career, producing far more than just the Holmes mysteries. This volume assembles 65 of his non-Sherlockian tales, covering a wide range of subjects: mysteries, adventure, supernatural, medical, nautical, and pugelist stories are just the tip of the iceberg! Here, in more than 1,100 pages, is one of the largest collections of Doyle short stories ever published. Included are: THE LOS...

Discover an often-overlooked period in history with this sweeping epic exploring the period when Australia served as a penal colony. Packed with exhaustively researched historical detail, this rip-roaring yarn will leave your head spinning with its many twists, turns and surprises.

This is an electronic edition of the complete book complemented by author biography. This book features a table of contents linked to every chapter. The book was designed for optimal navigation on the iPad, Nook, PDA, Smartphone, and other electronic readers. It is formatted to display on all electronic devices including eReaders, Smartphones and other Mobile Devices with a small display.

The short story is often viewed as an inferior relation to the Novel. But it is an art in itself. To take a story and distil its essence into fewer pages while keeping character and plot rounded and driven is not an easy task. Many try and many fail. In this series we look at short stories from many of our most accomplished writers. Miniature masterpieces with a lot to say. In this volume we examine some of the short stories of H Rider Haggard. His invention, the adventure hero Allan Quate...

Beyond the City is a light-hearted short novel by Arthur Conan Doyle that trades foggy London for the sunny lawns of a Victorian suburb. Set in a tranquil commuter village outside London, the story follows the intertwined fortunes of three neighboring families. At the center are the outspoken Mrs. Westmacott – a "new woman" feminist who brews stout and advocates women's rights in the 1890s– and the boisterous Admiral Hay Denver, a retired naval officer adjusting to quiet land life. There's...

"Corporal Sam and Other Stories" by Arthur Quiller-Couch is a captivating collection that showcases the author's mastery of storytelling. The book features a variety of tales that delve into the lives of ordinary people, often highlighting their struggles, triumphs, and the complexities of human nature. Quiller-Couch's vivid descriptions and rich character development draw readers into the world he creates, making each story a unique exploration of themes such as bravery, love, and the pas...

"The Witch Doctor and Other Rhodesian Studies" by Frank Worthington is a compelling collection that delves into the rich tapestry of Rhodesian culture and folklore. Through a series of engaging narratives, Worthington explores the intersection of traditional beliefs and modern realities in Zimbabwe. His keen observations and vivid storytelling bring to life the complexities of identity, spirituality, and the social dynamics of the region. The book serves as both an anthropological study an...

SEVENTY years a showman. Seventy years! A long, long day is waning at last. Here in the peaceful shadows of the Garden of Life I pause awhile. I want to drink in the scene. I want to realize the full meaning of it all. Rest—yes, I can rest now. The way has been long. It has often been weary. A showman’s life, my friends, is not all glory. Beneath the glitter and the tinsel is many a heartache. The open road is often strewn with thorns. And now the journey is nearly ended. Far away in the w...

Perils of Certain English Prisoners is a novella published by the Victorian novelist Charles Dickens in 1857 in collaboration with his close friend, the novelist Wilkie Collins. Of the novella's three chapters, Collins wrote the second, "The Prison in the Woods." The story is set in Asia and central America and deals with the theme of British Imperialism. Critics agree that Dickens was inspired by the Indian rebellion against British colonists that took place the same year of the book's publi...

This vintage book contains Robert Louis Stevenson's 1892 novel, "The Wrecker". It is a 'sprawling, episodic adventure story, a comedy of brash manners and something of a detective mystery' that centres round the abandoned wreck of the 'Flying Stud' at Midway Island. The gripping mystery is solved using strange clues hidden inside a stamp collection. A fantastic example of Stevenson's masterful style, "The Wrecker" is highly recommended for lovers of exciting mystery fiction. Robert Louis B...