The Queen of Spades (Russian: Pikovaya dama) is an acclaimed short story by Alexander Pushkin about human avariciousness. Pushkin wrote the story in autumn 1833 in Boldino and it was first published in literary magazine Biblioteka dlya chteniya in 1834. It was turned into the opera The Queen of Spades by Tchaikovsky. Excerpted from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Ted Tunnell's superbly researched biography of Marshall H. Twitchell is a major addition to Reconstruction literature. New England native, Union soldier, Freedmen's Bureau agent, and Louisiana planter, Twitchell became the radical political boss of Red River Parish in the 1870s. He forged an economic alliance with entrepreneurial Jewish merchants and rose to power during the first upswing of the southern economy after the war. The Panic of 1873, however, undermined his regime and virtually...

Ted Tunnell's superbly researched biography of Marshall H. Twitchell is a major addition to Reconstruction literature. New England native, Union soldier, Freedmen's Bureau agent, and Louisiana planter, Twitchell became the radical political boss of Red River Parish in the 1870s. He forged an economic alliance with entrepreneurial Jewish merchants and rose to power during the first upswing of the southern economy after the war. The Panic of 1873, however, undermined his regime and virtually...

A simpler life. In a shadow cast by the jarring beginning of the new millennium, simplicity has an undeniable appeal. Global conflicts, domestic security concerns, and a stalling economy can make keeping up with the Joneses feel like, at best, a misguided luxury. Now is not a time for excess; it is a time, it would seem, to focus on "what really matters." Thus the appeal of voluntary simplicity, a notion that combines the freedom of modernity with certain comforts and virtues of the past.

THE MAN WHO WANTED TO BE DEXTER: THE DARK BIOGRAPHY OF MARK TWITCHELLIn the quiet streets of Edmonton, Canada, a filmmaker with dreams of recognition began to blur the line between storytelling and reality. Mark Twitchell was not born a monster, but shaped by obsession, ambition, and a chilling fascination with the fictional world of Dexter Morgan from the hit series Dexter. What began as creative aspiration spiraled into a psychological descent, where imagination no longer stayed o...

Homemade wine doesn't have to be complicated — and it definitely doesn't have to be intimidating.Whether you're curious about your first batch, looking for a creative hobby, or ready to bring a little slow living into your kitchen, She Pours will walk you through every step with clarity, confidence, and calm.Written by Lauren Twitchell of Third Shift Crafts, this beginner-friendly guide blends practical instruction with the gentle encouragement of s...

Woodworking isn't just for experts with fancy shops and years of training—it's for anyone who's ever looked at a piece of wood and thought, I could make something with that.In She Builds: A Beginner's Journey into the World of Woodworking, you'll find a welcoming, down-to-earth guide that strips away the intimidation and shows you how to start building with confidence. Whether you have a corner of the garage, a kitchen table, or a few rolling workbenches in the dr...

You are about to enter strange new worlds . . . "If you read this book with an open mind you will never be the same again. I can guarantee this for you."--Paul TwitchellWithin these pages, you'll join Paul Twitchell on his remarkable journey outside of space and time. He openly shares with you how to duplicate his adventure through your own spiritual awakening. If you're seeking to explore the deepest realms of self and God, you'll be enthralled. Experience the expand...

There were seven kids in the Bright family so every morning fourteen tackety boots would march off down the lane to the one roomed school house and then later in the afternoon the same scruffy boots would meander back again. At the back of the group a young lad would dawdle curious, quiet and a little shy ... his name was Bill. Few would have thought that this scruffy little rancher's son would grow up to be a smart, confident, well spoken young gentleman. Nobody would have thought that he wo...

One would think teaching would be a quiet profession. But not in Chicago, thinks high school teacher Tom Mason when he hears that one of his students has been accused of killing his girlfriend. As a friend of the boy's family, Tom is asked to help clear him, and the more he probes, the more it seems that something sinister is going on in the usually quiet suburbs of Chicago. With the aid of his lover Scoot Carpenter, a professional baseball player, the two set out to discover what really h...

Etsy & Shopify Bookkeeping Made Simple is the no-fluff guide every creative seller needs to finally understand where their money is going.Built for makers, Etsy shop owners, and Shopify entrepreneurs, this book cuts through accounting jargon and teaches you how to track income, fees, and profit—step by step, in plain English.Inside, you'll learn how to:Reconcile Etsy and Shopify payouts without overwhelmTrack shipping labels, transac...

Build with Purpose isn't just a book about woodworking—it's about coming home to yourself through the act of creating.In this soulful guide, Lauren Twitchell, founder of Third Shift Crafts, invites readers to slow down, make space for creativity, and rediscover what it means to build something meaningful with their own two hands.Through reflective essays, gentle storytelling, and real workshop wisdom, she explores how craft...