When a young couple leaves the city for a neglected New England farm, they trade comfort for hard work and a chance to build something real. Around them sits a town asleep: with fields gone to weeds, credit stretched thin, and neighbors dulled by habit and easy talk.Across the road, an immigrant family shows a different picture—orderly rows of crops, full barns, accounts paid in cash. Seeing what care can do, the newcomers try a new approach. Instead of sermons, they offer small pr...

The Financier, a novel by Theodore Dreiser Published in 1912, is the first volume of the Trilogy of Desire, which includes The Titan (1914) and The Stoic (1947).SUMMARY:In Philadelphia, Frank Cowperwood, whose father is a banker, makes his first money passing by an auction sale, he successfully bids for seven cases of Castile soap, which he sells to a grocer the same day with a profit of over 70 percent. Later, he gets a job in Henry Waterman & Company, and leaves it for Tighe & Company. H...

Being the Letters written by John Graham, Head of the House of Graham & Company, Pork-Packers in Chicago, familiarly known on ’Change as “Old Gorgon Graham,” to his Son, Pierrepont, facetiously known to his intimates as 'Piggy.’George Horace Lorimer was an American journalist and author best known as the editor of The Saturday Evening Post. During his editorial reign, the Post rose from a circulation of several thousand to over a million. He is credited with promo...

"Twelve Men" by Theodore Dreiser is a compelling collection of short stories, exploring the complexities of human nature and morality. Each tale delves into the lives of ordinary individuals, revealing profound insights into their struggles, desires, and the moral choices they confront. Dreiser's keen observations and vivid storytelling create a mosaic of human experience, inviting readers to reflect on the intricacies of ethics and the consequences of one's actions.

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How To Write Special Feature Articles by Willard Grosvenor Bleyer is a timeless guide to the craft of compelling journalism and creative nonfiction writing. This influential work teaches readers how to transform ordinary topics into engaging, informative, and memorable feature articles that capture attention and connect deeply with audiences. With practical insight and professional expertise, Bleyer reveals the essential techniques of research, storytelling, structure, and style that defin...

Letters and More Letters from a Self-Made Merchant to His Son presents George Horace Lorimer’s famous Letters from a Self-Made Merchant to His Son and its lesser known but equally hilarious sequel, More Letters from a Self-Made Merchant to His Son.With his unique dry wit, Lorimer lampoons the attitudes of the newly moneyed classes of the Gilded Age – characters straight out of The Great Gatsby – in a series of fictional exchanges between John ‘Ol...

Bill Nye's Red Book: New Edition is a collection of witty and humorous essays by the beloved American humorist Bill Nye. Known for his sharp satire, Nye's essays cover a variety of topics, often poking fun at the absurdities of everyday life, politics, and human nature. The Red Book is an extension of his characteristic comedic style, blending wordplay, satire, and absurd exaggeration to entertain readers.In this volume, Nye tackles subjects ranging from the humorous aspects of social cust...

"Old Gorgon Graham: More Letters from a Self-Made Merchant to His Son" is a collection of fictional letters written by George Horace Lorimer. This book follows the success of Lorimer's earlier work, "Letters from a Self-Made Merchant to His Son."The letters in these volumes are presented as advice from the self-made millionaire, Old Gorgon Graham, to his son, Pierrepont. Through humorous and insightful letters, Graham offers wisdom, life lessons, and practical advice on business, success, ...

This volume had its origin in experiences which came to me in the daily duties of a city pastorate. The inadequate wages received by some of the members of my own congregation, and the impoverished and unhealthy surroundings of many of the poor people who came for me to christen their children, pray with their sick, or bury their dead, so aroused my sympathy for the victims, and my indignation against the cruel or indifferent causes of their misery, that I determined upon a thorough and sy...

Bill Nye's Sparks is another delightful collection of humorous essays by the famous American humorist Bill Nye. Like many of his works, the book offers a series of witty observations, satirical commentary, and laugh-out-loud anecdotes. Nye's comedic style is characterized by sharp wordplay, exaggeration, and a playful, yet insightful critique of human nature and society. The title "Sparks" refers to his short, bright bursts of humor that entertain and provoke thought, much like sparks flyi...