"Plague" by Thomas Wright Jackson is a gripping exploration of the human condition in the face of a devastating epidemic. The narrative delves into the lives of individuals and communities as they grapple with fear, loss, and resilience. Jackson's vivid storytelling brings to life the struggles of his characters, who must navigate the chaos and uncertainty brought on by the plague. The book serves as a poignant reminder of the fragility of life and the strength of the human spirit in times...

The question of the need for new books upon medical topics must ever remain undecided, by general agreement, in the medical profession. There is no such thing in medical literature as an insistent demand from the profession for new volumes upon old topics. Authors need not hope, therefore, to create the impression that they are meeting long-felt though unexpressed wants of medical readers in launching new books. On the other hand, the creator of a new volume upon an old subject should seek...

Winner of an Abraham Lincoln Institute Book AwardThough not blind to Abraham Lincoln's imperfections, Black Americans long ago laid a heartfelt claim to his legacy. At the same time, they have consciously reshaped the sixteenth president's image for their own social and political ends. Frederick Hord and Matthew D. Norman's anthology explores the complex nature of views on Lincoln through the writings and thought of Frederick Douglass, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Mary Mc...

THE TAROT HAS AWAKENED…The Tarot, a powerful divination artifact, has appeared in the Sixth World. It works its will on anyone who finds one of its mystical cards, from runners surviving on the street to corp executives battling in the boardroom. And not just people’s lives will be changed, for the Awakened Tarot deck is more than just a formidable magic item, it has an agenda all its own, and will use those it comes in contact with to set its pla...

Volume 51 contains a total of 60 lectures covering 12 topics: History Poetry Natural Science Philosophy Biography Prose Fiction Criticism and the Essay Education Political Science Drama Voyages and Travels Religion