All he did was light a candle. Now Stephen is under the spell of a creature he doesn't understand. And he's the only one that can even see it. Stephen doesn't always have control of his body, and strange disappearances are leading him to the conclusion that he isn't safe to be around.Is he going crazy? Or is there really a creature inside the wax? And if there is, how can he escape?The Candle is a lovecraftian horror novel...

Step into an adventure with the Silver Rifle, The Girl Trailer by Charles Howard. This engrossing tale of courage and survival captivates readers, as it unfolds the gripping journey of a brave girl in the wilderness. Engaging, vivid, and thrilling, Howard's storytelling paints a vibrant picture that's sure to spark the imagination of every reader. This book is a testament to the indomitable spirit of adventure and resilience. Embark on an unforgettable journey with the Silver Rifle, The Gi...

The Artist saw the Change, and the Change was Grotesque.Through written confession, a nameless artist describes a disturbing interaction with a customer and the horrific Changes that are a result. Now, he will do everything he can to stop the Change from spreading. But can he hide from his own true nature?If you enjoy the epistolary stories of Lovecraft, strange deformations, and the descent into madness, then you'll enjoy this short story...

The sun was sinking, a great fiery ball, in the leaden west, at the close of an autumn day, in the year 1804, when a solitary canoe descended the Scioto, then vastly swollen by recent rains. The single occupant of the tiny bark was a youth of two and twenty summers, clad in buck-skin. His beardless face gave him an extremely womanish expression. Its smooth surface was yet untanned by the rays of the sun, which fairness of skin proclaimed him a novice in backwoods life. He plied the oars de...

An essential resource for ombudsmen, dispute resolution professionals, in-house counsel, corporate executives, university administrators, compliance officers, and human resources personnel, this book provides a history of the evolution of the role of an organizational ombudsman. It explains why such a function is important for organizations and the pressures on organizations from developments in criminal law, employment law, and corporate governance and regulation. The book provides:

一九二一年，一支由英國探險家組成的隊伍，在查爾斯・霍華德-伯里的帶領下，深入當時仍充滿神秘色彩的西藏高原，旨在為未來的登頂嘗試尋找通往聖母峰的途徑。本書為該次歷史性探勘的完整紀錄。書中詳盡描述了探險隊在氣候多變、地形險峻的喜馬拉雅山區所面臨的挑戰，並以細膩的筆觸勾勒出當時藏地的地貌與人文景觀。這不僅是一份關於地理測繪與路線偵察的專業報告，更是一部關於人類意志如何與絕境共存的文學紀錄。對於關注探險史、高山地理學以及二十世紀初期邊境觀察的讀者而言，本書提供了極具參考價值的原始資料與現場視角，帶領讀者重回那段人類挑戰極限的開端。

Insegnante, inventore (di una pitching machine per lanciare palle da baseball), ispettore per brevetti chimici (si era laureato a Oxford nel 1877), Charles Howard Hinton (1853-1907) può essere considerato uno dei grandi nomi legati alla narrazione scientifica, e in senso più ampio, fantascientifica. Pensatore più che scrittore, speculatore più che letterato, questa strana ed eccentrica figura di docente di matematica, condannato per bigamia (aveva sposato due donne contemporaneamente e si ...

In 'The Fourth Dimension,' Charles Howard Hinton masterfully explores the concept of higher spatial dimensions, venturing beyond the limits of conventional three-dimensional thinking. Written in the late 19th century, Hinton's work combines scientific inquiry with philosophical reflection, utilizing a unique blend of mathematical precision and imaginative narrative. Through engaging metaphors and thought experiments, he attempts to elucidate the complexities of multi-dimensional spaces, ur...

Composto nel 1907, il romanzo, inedito in Italia, diede inizio alla nutrita serie di variazioni sul tema del libro Flatlandia di Edwin A. Abbott. In un mondo a due dimensioni, un popolo di esseri piani (nel senso di piatti) scopre che una catastrofe planetaria sta per abbattersi su di loro; l’intuizione dell’esistenza di una terza dimensione li porterà a ideare un piano (nel senso di progetto) per salvarsi. Il racconto scientifico si avvale di una trama narrativa semplice in cui si inseris...

Discover the extraordinary life of Asa Griggs Candler—a man whose deep Christian faith, entrepreneurial spirit, and civic leadership helped build one of the world's most iconic brands and shape the future of Atlanta and beyond.In 1888, Candler purchased the Coca-Cola formula and, through bold marketing and innovative bottling strategies, founded The Coca-Cola Company in 1892. His leadership transformed a small pharmacy tonic into a household name across America and around the world,...

"A New Era of Thought" by Charles Howard Hinton explores the profound implications of higher dimensions and their impact on human consciousness. Hinton, a mathematician and philosopher, delves into the complexities of spatial perception and the limitations of three-dimensional thinking. He presents a compelling argument for the necessity of expanding our understanding of reality beyond conventional boundaries. Through innovative ideas and thought experiments, Hinton invites readers to reco...

In an 1880 article entitled "What is the Fourth Dimension?", Hinton suggested that points moving around in three dimensions might be imagined as successive cross-sections of a static four-dimensional arrangement of lines passing through a three-dimensional plane, an idea that anticipated the notion of world lines.