Psychology has influence in almost every walk of life. Originally published in 1997, A Century of Psychology is a review of where the discipline came from, where it had reached and where the editors anticipated it may go.Ray Fuller, Patricia Noonan Walsh and Patrick McGinley assembled an internationally recognised team of mainly European experts from the major applications and research areas of psychology. They begin with a critical review of methodology and its limitation...

The story revolves around the character of Douglas Van Dorn, a wealthy young man from a prestigious New York family. He is poised to inherit a considerable fortune and is expected to follow in the family's business footsteps. However, Douglas has other aspirations. He dreams of becoming a playwright and pursuing a career in the theater, which is seen as unconventional and at odds with his family's expectations.As the plot unfolds, Douglas's ambitions lead him to the world of theater, where...

Most people know Arthur Conan Doyle created Sherlock Holmes. But he was a prolific writer throughout his long career, producing far more than just the Holmes mysteries. This volume assembles 65 of his non-Sherlockian tales, covering a wide range of subjects: mysteries, adventure, supernatural, medical, nautical, and pugelist stories are just the tip of the iceberg! Here, in more than 1,100 pages, is one of the largest collections of Doyle short stories ever published. Included are: THE LOS...

Discover an often-overlooked period in history with this sweeping epic exploring the period when Australia served as a penal colony. Packed with exhaustively researched historical detail, this rip-roaring yarn will leave your head spinning with its many twists, turns and surprises.

This is an electronic edition of the complete book complemented by author biography. This book features a table of contents linked to every chapter. The book was designed for optimal navigation on the iPad, Nook, PDA, Smartphone, and other electronic readers. It is formatted to display on all electronic devices including eReaders, Smartphones and other Mobile Devices with a small display.

The short story is often viewed as an inferior relation to the Novel. But it is an art in itself. To take a story and distil its essence into fewer pages while keeping character and plot rounded and driven is not an easy task. Many try and many fail. In this series we look at short stories from many of our most accomplished writers. Miniature masterpieces with a lot to say. In this volume we examine some of the short stories of H Rider Haggard. His invention, the adventure hero Allan Quate...

From "Beyond the City" "How deeply are our destinies influenced by the most trifling causes! Had the unknown builder who erected and owned these new villas contented himself by simply building each within its own grounds, it is probable that these three small groups of people would have remained hardly conscious of each others existence. But there was a common link to bind them together. And especially to the Admiral and the Doctor were this closer intimacy and companionship of value. Each...

An entertaining collection of short stories by Arthur Quiller-Couch.

"The Witch Doctor and Other Rhodesian Studies" by Frank Worthington is a compelling collection that delves into the rich tapestry of Rhodesian culture and folklore. Through a series of engaging narratives, Worthington explores the intersection of traditional beliefs and modern realities in Zimbabwe. His keen observations and vivid storytelling bring to life the complexities of identity, spirituality, and the social dynamics of the region. The book serves as both an anthropological study an...

SEVENTY years a showman. Seventy years! A long, long day is waning at last. Here in the peaceful shadows of the Garden of Life I pause awhile. I want to drink in the scene. I want to realize the full meaning of it all. Rest—yes, I can rest now. The way has been long. It has often been weary. A showman’s life, my friends, is not all glory. Beneath the glitter and the tinsel is many a heartache. The open road is often strewn with thorns. And now the journey is nearly ended. Far away in the w...

Perils of Certain English Prisoners is a novella published by the Victorian novelist Charles Dickens in 1857 in collaboration with his close friend, the novelist Wilkie Collins. Of the novella's three chapters, Collins wrote the second, "The Prison in the Woods." The story is set in Asia and central America and deals with the theme of British Imperialism. Critics agree that Dickens was inspired by the Indian rebellion against British colonists that took place the same year of the book's publi...

In 'The Wrecker,' the collaborative brilliance of Robert Louis Stevenson and Lloyd Osbourne weaves a tapestry of maritime adventure, suspense, and human introspection. This anthology encapsulates the late 19th-century explorations of moral ambiguity and human ambition, conveying stories steeped in the complexities of fortune and fate on the high seas. With its intricate plotlines and richly crafted settings, the collection captures the essence of adventure while presenting a broad spectrum...