WENTWORTH Bromfield was mourned by his widow and daughter with a depth that would have amazed him. For twenty-one years he had been an assistant secretary in the Department of State at Washington—a rather conspicuous position, with a salary of four thousand a year. Influential relatives representing Massachusetts in the House or in the Senate, and often in both, had enabled him to persist through changes of administration and of party control, and to prevail against the “pull” of many an u...

The Deluge by David Graham Phillips.

COMING THIS FALL - The Settled Systems are scarred by the decisions of humanity - Lawlessness reigns after the end of a horrendous war - Go back to where it all began and find out what it truly means to be a TRACER

Generally regarded as one of the fathers of British politics, Benjamin Disraeli remains today one of the most influential Prime Ministers in history. Though fiercely conservative (in fact, centrally involved in the creation of the modern Conservative Party), much of his work in international affairs is still admired by people of all political persuasions.Unlike most politicians of today, Disraeli had much of interest to say on the subject of philosophy, and was very outspoken in hi...

One of the best known atheists ever to have lived, Christopher Hitchens was also renowned as being one of the most articulate debaters of modern times. Until his death in 2011 he was regularly quoted in the media due to his controversial views on religion and politics.A much revered character, Hitchens was always one to stay true to his beliefs. This book brings together some of his finest quotes on a range of topics.

"If you don't have humour, then you may as well nail the coffin lid down now."Sir Roger Moore is the personification of the English gentleman, renowned the world over for his prominent roles in some of the all time classics, most notably, of course, as the legendary James Bond. As well as his successful acting career, Moore has done much work for charity and his handsome looks and dry wit have charmed many across the globe.This book brings you his thoughts on a number of to...

Clint Eastwood is one of Hollywood's biggest successes. Originally known for his roles in westerns, he has since demonstrated his versatility in a range of genres and has proven to be as talented a director as he is an actor.Outside of his work, Eastwood is renowned as a strong personality who is never one to hide his views. This book brings together many of his best quotes and provides an extensive insight into one of the most interesting characters in showbiz.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An urgent, topic-by-topic guide to Project 2025, with everything you need to know about how the second Trump administration is remaking America—from a go-to authority at The AtlanticWhen President Donald Trump returned to the White House in January 2025, news spread about his implementation of Project 2025, a nearly 1,000-page document published by the conservative think tank The Heritage Foundation. The debates—and anx...

The book centres around a teacher who regularly rides her bike to school each day to be with her class. One day she crashes the bike and thinks that there must be a better and easier method of getting to school each day. After trying other transport modes she confides in her cat Sugei and they decide it would be best to look for a car. Purchasing the right car proves to be very difficult. What an adventure!!

The Complete Works of David Graham PhillipsThis Complete Collection includes the following titles:--------1 - The Second Generation2 - The Plum Tree3 - The Grain Of Dust4 - The Fortune Hunter5 - The Conflict6 - Susan Lenox: Her Fall and Rise7 - The Price She Paid8 - The Cost9 - The Fashionable Adventures of Joshua Craig: A Novel10 - The Social Secretary11 - Her Serene Highness: A Novel

Community minder Mr Grumblebum notices a lot of Graffiti being sprayed around his home town of Farleigh and decides he should try to do something about it. With the support of the Local Council who supply the “Graffiti Buster” van, Mr Grumblebum sets out to remove all the graffiti around town. He soon works out that as soon as he removes the horrible graffiti it seems to reappear a couple of days later. Mr Grumblebum then sets out to catch the Graffiti Gang “red-handed” and convince them t...

How can I—or anyone—not adore David Graham’s new collection? The tone throughout is hospitable, wry, and affirming even while acknowledging that loss and suffering are ever present. The honey of earth “comes and goes at once,” Wallace Stevens wrote, and these poems embody that paradox in vivid detail and compelling language. The sweetness that life offers—love, art, music, family, nature—exists simultaneously with the bitterness it guarantees—pain, grief, death. Both coming and going, ...