England under Henry III, with the barons in revolt, an outlaw band in Sherwood, and a knight caught between the two. James wrote more than a hundred novels, was made Historiographer Royal by William IV and ended his life as a British consul; here he sets his romance in the reign that produced the Robin Hood legends and treats them as history in the making.

England in 1714, with the Jacobites waiting: a young man with a name he cannot use, a highwayman who is a gentleman, a smuggler's coast and a plot that reaches to the throne. James was Historiographer Royal to William IV and later British consul in Massachusetts, and wrote over a hundred novels — enough for Thackeray to parody him affectionately. The Jacobite politics here are exact.

**The award-winning New York Times bestseller about the extraordinary things that can happen when we harness the power of both the brain and the heart“It’s Doty’s ability to describe his journey so lyrically, and then his willingness to share his methods, that make this book a gem.”—Abraham Verghese, MD, author of Cutting for Stone**Growing up in the high desert of California, Jim Doty was poor, with an alcoholic father and a mother chronically depressed a...

Robert Kirkwood served in the Continental Army, fought on the frontier, and became a celebrated Delawarean hero.Born in White Clay Creek Hundred, New Castle County, Delaware, Robert Kirkwood mustered into the Continental Army in 1776 and served through the siege at Yorktown. In his time in uniform, he witnessed or participated in battles from Long Island in New York to Cowpens in South Carolina and became a trusted and valued subordinate to men such as Daniel Morga...

What would you do if your house was covered in goo,and you found a glowing door that led to the North Pole?Allie Simonson and her best friend Ryan have to deal with that exact situation.When they step through the glowing door, they enter the magical world of the North Pole, where Santa and his elves are facing a sticky situation.Will Allie and Ryan be able to help Santa and ...

Mom's Choice Awards® Gold Medal Winner!The mysterious, creaking house in Allie's neighborhood has always been a source of fear and curiosity. When Allie, her sister Marie, and her best friend Ryan are swept away on a wild Halloween night, they uncover a startling truth about the grouchy man that lives there.Will they survive the night and make it out unscathed, or will they be caught in the midst of...

Over sixty years ago, C.L.R. James and a small circle of collaborators making up the radical left Johnson-Forest Tendency reached the conclusion that there was no true socialist society existing anywhere in the world. Written in collaboration with Raya Dunayevskaya and Grace Lee Boggs, this is another pioneering critique of Lenin and Trotsky, and reclamation of Marx, from the West Indian scholar and activist, C.L.R. James. Originally published in 1950, this definitive edition includes the ...

“Marxists envisage a total change in the basic structure of human relations. With that change our problems will not be solved overnight, but we will be able to tackle them with confidence. Such are the difficulties, contradictions, and antagonisms; and in the solution of them society moves forward and men and women feel they have a role in the development of their social surroundings. It is in this movement that we have the possibility of a good life.” —C.L.R. James, from Modern Politi...

The novel is set during the early days of American frontier life, focusing on the Mohawk Valley, a region rich in history and conflict. It centers on the fort of Ticonderoga, which played a significant role in the early colonial and Revolutionary War periods.The story follows the lives of settlers and soldiers in the area as they navigate the challenges of frontier life, including interactions with Native American tribes, conflicts with rival European powers, and the struggle for survival ...

Volume 1 of "Delaware" introduces the central characters and sets up the story's primary conflicts. The novel is a historical romance that delves into themes of family, social status, and personal redemption.The story follows the Delaware family, who are experiencing significant challenges and decline. The plot explores the family's struggles with societal pressures, personal tragedies, and the quest for restoring their former glory. The characters are depicted as grappling with their circ...

The story follows the life and adventures of a protagonist who is described as "desultory," meaning he is characterized by a lack of consistency or purpose. This central character is often depicted as a wanderer or someone who drifts through life without a clear direction or commitment.The novel explores the consequences of this desultory nature as the protagonist encounters various situations and characters. His lack of focus and commitment leads to a series of adventures and misadventure...

Introduction to Arabella Stuart: The story introduces Arabella Stuart, highlighting her status as a member of the royal family and her position within the complex web of court politics. Her beauty and charm make her a significant figure in the royal court.Romantic Intrigue: The romance element of the novel focuses on Arabella's relationships, particularly with a prominent and heroic figure. Their love story is set against the backdrop of political tension and courtly machinations, adding d...