A Catholic convert stands for Parliament, is loved by two women and married to neither in any way the Church will accept, and must decide what he owes his faith when it costs him everything else. Pearl Craigie wrote as John Oliver Hobbes, converted at twenty-four, and knew the collision she was describing from the inside; her epigrams were compared to Wilde's, and she died at forty-one.

The novel follows the life of Robert Orange, a young man from a lower-class background who rises through society's ranks, eventually becoming a Member of Parliament. Through Robert Orange's experiences and interactions with various characters, the novel critiques the hypocrisy and superficiality of the upper echelons of society.Hobbes' writing style in "Robert Orange" is sharp and witty, with biting social commentary woven throughout the narrative. The novel offers insights into the comple...

In the book, Wardrop delves into various aspects of Georgian life, culture, and landscape. He describes the stunning natural beauty of the region, including its mountains, valleys, and vineyards, emphasizing the deep connection between the landscape and the local way of life. His vivid descriptions transport readers to the heart of Georgia, where traditions are woven into the daily existence of its people.A significant theme in Wardrop’s narrative is the prominent role of women in Georgian...

QUIZZLEBOON is a redneck fairy tale about Leon Hicks, a one-eyed outlaw who joins an anarchist collective in the hills of North Carolina. Guided by an imaginary man from the moon named Mr. Quizzleboon, Leon searches within these dirt people for a sense of family that seems forever out of reach.

With a Foreword by John Oliver, host of Last Week TonightIn celebration of the 50th anniversary of its BBC debut, a revised and updated edition of the complete oral history of Monty Python—an insightful, in-depth portrait of the brilliant and hysterically funny show that transformed modern comedy.Broadcast by the BBC between 1969 and 1974, Monty Python's Flying Circus introduced something completely different: a new brand of surrea...

In "Robert Orange," John Oliver Hobbes delivers a richly textured narrative that intertwines themes of identity, societal expectations, and personal ambition. The novel, set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Britain, follows the journey of its eponymous protagonist as he navigates the complexities of love and career within a society teetering on the brink of modernity. Hobbes's literary style is marked by sharp wit and keen social observation, reminiscent of contemporaries such as...

One afternoon during the first weeks of October, 1869, while wind, dust, and rain were struggling each for supremacy in the streets, a small yellow brougham, swung in the old-fashioned style on cumbersome springs and attached to a pair of fine greys, was standing before the Earl of Garrow's town residence in St. James's Square. The hall clock within that mansion chimed four, the great doors were thrown open by two footmen, and a young lady wearing a mauve silk skirt deeply flounced, a blac...

Indians Not Taxed examines one of the most misunderstood areas of American law: the federal government's authority-or lack of authority-to tax tribal Indians. Drawing on treaties, statutes, Supreme Court decisions, and administrative practice, the book traces how clear legal principles governing tribal taxation have been repeatedly narrowed, ignored, or reinterpreted over time.Written for both general readers and informed professionals, Indians Not Taxed explains ...

A major literary event—the eagerly anticipated publication of a long-lost novel from legendary writer and three-time Pulitzer Prize nominee John Oliver Killens, hailed as the founding father of the Black Arts Movement and mentor to celebrated writers, including Maya Angelou, Nikki Giovanni, Arthur Flowers, and Terry McMillan.Wanderlust has taken Jimmy Jay Leander Johnson on numerous adventures, from Mississippi to Washington D.C., Vietnam, London and eventually to ...

With a Foreword by John Oliver, host of Last Week TonightIn celebration of the 50th anniversary of its BBC debut, a revised and updated edition of the complete oral history of Monty Python—an insightful, in-depth portrait of the brilliant and hysterically funny show that transformed modern comedy.Broadcast by the BBC between 1969 and 1974, Monty Python’s Flying Circus introduced something completely different: a new brand of surre...

Tom Wilson is living a picture perfect suburban life with his wife Emma and their two young children in the outskirts of Toronto.  A dedicated family man, he's a well respected teacher who cares about his students and the community.  When mysterious new neighbours take residence across the street from his home, Tom becomes immersed in an escalating series of disturbing events that threaten to unravel his life and force him to confront difficult questions about his own past. ...

Sara believed she was just like everybody else until she began having recurring nightmares of a man attempting to murder her.As Sara begins to uncover the truth about herself, she realizes she has little time to figure out how to stop the man that is coming after her and figure out what happened the night she was put into a coma.