A quirky, creepy fantasy set in Eerie-on-Sea finds a colorful cast of characters in hot pursuit of a sea monster thought to convey a surprising gift.It’s winter in the town of Eerie-on-Sea, where the mist is thick and the salt spray is rattling the windows of the Grand Nautilus Hotel. Inside, young Herbert Lemon, Lost and Founder for the hotel, has an unexpected visitor. It seems that Violet Parma, a fearless girl around his age, lost her parents at the hotel when s...

There's a storm raging in Eerie-on-Sea. Has the mighty Gargantis come back from the deep...?When an ancient bottle is found washed up on the beach after a ferocious electrical storm, all the residents of Eerie-on-Sea seem to want it ... but should they in fact fear it? Legend has it that the bottle contains an extraordinary secret that spells doom for the whole of Eerie-on-Sea. Could it be true that the vast sea creature Gargantis has awoken from her slumb...

It's 1990 in Miami, and Starla Gordon feels like the only ordinary person in a very extraordinary family. Her mother has supernatural powers. Her aunt does, too. Starla? Not even a hint.As she starts her senior year at a new school, San Marcos Academy, Starla is determined to stand out-preferably in a way that gets her crush, Gabe Roundtree, to finally see her. But when eerie noises echo through the halls, and students witness appa...

The Orphic Hymns are a set of pre-classical poetic compositions, attributed to the culture hero Orpheus, himself the subject of a renowned myth. In reality, these poems were probably composed by several different poets. Reminiscent of the Rig-Veda, the Orphic Hymns contain a rich set of clues about prehistoric European mythology. This translation by Thomas Taylor, a British neo-Platonist classicist, is of additional interest for its introduction and extensive footnotes, which discuss in gr...

"Running the Blockade" by Thomas E. Taylor is a gripping historical novel that immerses readers in the tumultuous era of the American Civil War. The story follows the daring exploits of a Confederate blockade runner, navigating treacherous waters and evading Union forces. Taylor's vivid descriptions and well-researched details bring to life the challenges faced by those who risked everything to transport vital supplies to the South. The characters are richly developed, showcasing their cou...

As the twentieth century closed, the veterans of its defining war passed away at a rate of a thousand per day. Fortunately, D-Day paratrooper Joseph Beyrle met author Thomas H. Taylor in time to record Behind Hitler's Lines, the true story of the first American paratrooper to land in Normandy and the only soldier to fight for both the United States and the Soviet Union against Nazi Germany. It is a story of battle, followed by a succession of captures, escapes, recaptures, and re-escapes, ...

In this fifth and final tale, the arrival of a team of cryptozoologists sets off a series of events that could reveal the deepest secrets of Eerie-on-Sea—and the truth about shipwrecked orphan Herbert Lemon.It’s Midwinter again in Eerie-on-Sea, when legend claims the terrifying Malamander emerges to hunt—and search for its long-lost mate. It’s the anniversary of daring Violet Parma’s arrival in Eerie; a year later, she still hasn’t found her missing parents, just a...

"Fragments of the Lost Writings of Proclus" is a book written by the 18th-century English philosopher and translator Thomas Taylor. The book contains a collection of fragments from the writings of Proclus, an ancient Greek philosopher and Neoplatonist who lived in the 5th century AD.Proclus was one of the most important philosophers of the Neoplatonic tradition, which sought to reconcile the philosophy of Plato with the ideas of the ancient Greeks and the teachings of the Eastern religions...

In the fourth tale in this beloved series, villainous Sebastian Eels returns to Eerie-on-Sea, thrusting Herbie and Violet into a new adventure involving a missing girl, a spooky wax museum, and a dangerous clockwork robot.Herbie Lemon, Lost-and-Founder at the Grand Nautilus Hotel, and his fearless friend Violet Parma have unearthed many secrets in their village of Eerie-on-Sea: secrets lurking beneath the waves, lapping onto the beaches, and lying behind locked doo...

A Solemn Caution Against the Ten Horns of Calvinism by Thomas Taylor is a theological work that critiques the doctrines of Calvinism, particularly its teachings on predestination and the nature of divine grace. Taylor addresses what he perceives as the dangerous aspects of Calvinist theology, especially the belief in unconditional election, limited atonement, and the irresistibility of grace. He uses the metaphor of "ten horns" to represent various aspects of Calvinism that he views as har...

"The Celtic Christianity of Cornwall: Divers Sketches and Studies" by Thomas Taylor explores the rich tapestry of Celtic Christian heritage in Cornwall. Taylor delves into the unique practices, beliefs, and historical contexts that shaped the spiritual landscape of this region. Through a series of sketches and studies, he highlights the influence of Celtic traditions on the development of Christianity in Cornwall, emphasizing the integration of local customs and the significance of ancient...

Step into the shadowed halls of ancient wisdom where mathematics meets mysticism, and philosophy transforms into a sacred way of life. Thomas Taylor's magnificent translation unveils the legendary biography of Pythagoras by Iamblichus, revealing the extraordinary journey of history's most enigmatic philosopher-sage. This isn't merely an academic exercise but a portal into a world where numbers hold divine secrets, where geometric patterns unlock cosmic truths, and where the pursuit of know...