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An accessible, irreverent guide to one of the most admired—and entertaining—novels of the past century: Rememberance of Things Past. There is no other guide like this; a user-friendly and enticing entry into the marvelously enjoyable world of Proust.At seven volumes, three thousand pages, and more than four hundred characters, as well as a towering reputation as a literary classic, Proust’s novel can seem daunting. But though begun a century ago, in 1909, it is in fact as ...

To save the planet you must earn your place. Those who cannot or will not contribute should not take from the planet.This is a powerful and compelling argument in a world alarmed by massive over population, global warming and dwindling resources; it is an argument Alexander chooses to fight but knows he cannot win. No country wants a new god especially one who tries to stop progress.Matrix may have won the revolution, but the ideas of New Fabian have found a new an...

Everyone has a story to tell and this is the story of Matrix – the Dream Catcher.It begins in 2012 in a small cottage hospital in the Scottish Highlands. A boy with yellow eyes is born – destined to be an outcast – a god – a devil – Matrix. A man who will suffer more than any man and who will lead a revolution to free people like him from institutional abuse and murder.Matrix can read your heart, steal your dreams and make them into your darkest nightmares. This is his promi...

Martin Harrison is childless. He needs an heir: a man who will lead the Progressive Agenda, a man with no emotions except loyalty to the Madison ideal. He needs his own Dream Catcher, and he has found him in Mathew Fuller.As Mathew prepares for his future role, he meets Robbie and Adam for the first time. These two yellow-eyed men must face the new Dream Catcher and survive in a world that wants them to fail.Meanwhile, the Brotherhood leadership is under threat, and Harriso...

It is 2053, six years after the Final Reckoning, six years since the ‘death’ of the Dream Catcher. The world is changing. The revolution has failed and the substrata are once again under attack. The Madison elite believe they have destroyed Matrix and the Brotherhood. They thought they had won.Yet unexpectedly, progressive has been slow. Harrison is sure he knows why. Madison failed to destroy Cyclops. Cyclops is holding back the Balanced Society.Therefore Cyclops must die....

Elmscott is a world of lies, whispering walls and shadows that contain men with guns. And at the centre of this dark world sits Martin Harrison, a man defined by secrets, a man who has learned to keep his secrets close to his heart, even from his Truth Seeker, Mathew Fuller.Harrison does not trust his Dream Catcher. And his Dream Catcher does not trust him. Mathew also has secrets to protect, and soon he is setting in motion his own plans and ambitions.As friend betrays fri...

A delightfully informative guide to two of the world's most rewarding pleasures—fine wine and great literature—that make for an irresistible pairing.Nothing in the world is more satisfying to the soul than a glass of excellent cabernet sauvignon, pinot grigio, bordeaux, or any number of fine varietals—unless it's curling up by the fire with a truly exceptional novel, history, or collection of short fiction. Now Patrick Alexander, wine aficionado and author of T...

• The first of a new series for readers for Mango curated by Books and Books! • . The upward trend for wine consumption in America is positive, and expected to keep growing at a small but steady rate of around 2 to 3 percent per year. • Wine tourism is a fast growing business with people taking vacations for the single purpose of trying new wines. • What beverage has grown continuously in consumption for the past 20 years in America? Wine. The popularity of wine has reached new heights and...

This comprehensive anthology, 'The Federalist & The Anti-Federalist Papers: Complete Collection,' deftly encapsulates the intellectual wrestling of America's formative years. The collection navigates the dynamic discourse surrounding the ratification of the United States Constitution, showcasing a rich tapestry of ideas that range from federalist advocacy for a strong centralized government to the anti-federalist insistence on safeguarding individual liberties. Through a breadth of literar...

This book examines the nature of age as an aspect of social identity and its relationship to experiences of formal education. Providing a new and critical approach to debates about age and social identity, the author explores why age remains such an important aspect of self-making in contemporary society. Through an ethnographic account of a secondary school in the south-east of England, the author poses three principal questions. Why are schools in English organised according to age? How ...

The 'Federalist & Anti-Federalist Papers - Complete Edition' presents a seminal collection of writings that capture the fervent debates shaping the foundation of the United States. This anthology brings together an array of persuasive essays, exploring themes of governance, federalism, and liberty. Through the dynamic interplay of styles ranging from philosophical exposition to rhetorical eloquence, readers gain a privileged view into the intellectual rigor and nuanced arguments that defin...

An ancient evil defeated, the heroes return home, but something still feels off. Unable to fully process just what that something is, they are plunged into a fight for their very lives as a bestial war descends upon them. Can they repel this latest threat to their way of life while hunting for the answers they seek or are they already doomed?