Small northern European states have been a major point of reference in the Scottish independence debate. For nationalists, they have been an 'arc of prosperity' while in the aftermath of the financial crash, unionists lampooned the 'arc of insolvency'.Both characterisations are equally misleading. Small states can do well in the global market place, but they face the world in very different ways. Some accept market logic and take the 'low road' of low wages, low taxes and light regulation,...

A collection of treasured stories by the unchallenged master of American fictionNobel Prize winner Saul Bellow has deservedly been celebrated as one of America’s greatest writers. For more than sixty years he stretched our minds, our imaginations, and our hearts with his exhilarating perceptions of life. Here, collected in one volume and chosen by the author himself, are favorites such as “What Kind of Day Did You Have?” “Leaving the Yellow House,” and a previously...

How is it that in America the image of Jesus Christ has been used both to justify the atrocities of white supremacy and to inspire the righteousness of civil rights crusades? In The Color of Christ, Edward J. Blum and Paul Harvey weave a tapestry of American dreams and visions—from witch hunts to web pages, Harlem to Hollywood, slave cabins to South Park, Mormon revelations to Indian reservations—to show how Americans visually remade the Son of God time and again into a s...

In 1884, in a history very different from our own, the world stood on the verge of war. Once again, the Russian and British Empires faced each other across the Mississippi. Then the first trans-temporal portal was developed on the Nayarit Line and history changed - again.A hundred years later the Cross-Temporal Empire consisted of fifty-four parallel, alternate Earths. The death of First Leader Manek splits the ruling Council, and the Clemhorn family finds itself drawn into the str...

When the world ended...The Cull swept the world in the early years of the twenty-first century, killing billions and ending civilisation. Only a fortunate few, blessed with the right blood type, were spared. In the chaos of the Afterblight, scientists, priests—even armed robbers—may become leaders, or heroes.In Malcolm Cross’s Orbital Decay, the team in the International Space Station watch helplessly as the world ...

Dive into the chilling world of 'TRICK OR TREAT Boxed Set: 200+ Eerie Tales from the Greatest Storytellers,' where the gothic and the ghoulish come alive over more than two centuries of storytelling. This anthology masterfully curates an extensive array of eerie narratives with themes ranging from supernatural encounters, psychological thrillers, to the profound depths of human fear and the macabre. The collection stands as a testament to the evolution of horror and suspense, offering an e...

'The Light Has Been Broken: 560+ Macabre Classics, Supernatural Mysteries & Dark Tales' showcases a vast panorama of horror and supernatural literature, featuring works by prominent figures ranging from Mary Shelley to H.P. Lovecraft. This collection presents an expansive exploration of gothic terror, psychological unease, and eerie mysteries, encapsulating a rich diversity of literary styles from the grimly poetic to the starkly suspenseful. The anthology not only reinforces the tradition...

Delve into the spine-chilling world of the "HALLOWEEN Ultimate Collection: 200+ Mysteries, Horror Classics & Supernatural Tales," a compendium that embodies the multifaceted landscape of horror and supernatural fiction. This anthology gathers an eclectic array of works, spanning over two hundred stories that trace the evolution of eerie narratives from classic to contemporary styles. A delicate balance is struck between haunting mysteries, ghoulish horrors, and the supernatural, encapsulat...

Dive into the chilling embrace of 'The Power of Darkness: 560+ Supernatural Thrillers, Macabre Tales & Eerie Mysteries,' a formidable anthology that spans a plethora of literary styles and themes, all united under the expansive canopy of the supernatural and the macabre. This collection assembles an impeccable tapestry of eerie narratives, from haunting Gothic romances to nail-biting thrillers, encompassing diverse cultural and temporal landscapes. The anthology is a treasure trove of tale...

Pumpkins' Glow: 200+ Eerie Tales for Halloween is a rich anthology that weaves together an array of haunting narratives from the gothic shadows of the 19th century to the early thrills of the 20th century. This collection spans a myriad of literary styles, from horror to supernatural, offering readers a comprehensive panorama of eerie tales perfect for Halloween contemplation. As ominous narratives and uncanny atmospheres envelop the anthology, notable tales include chilling encounters, sp...

e-artnow presents to you this unique Halloween collection with horror thrillers, supernatural mysteries, monster tales and gothic novels carefully picked out to strike the fear and chills into your bones as …the winter is coming: H. P. Lovecraft: The Dunwich Horror The Shunned House From Beyond Théophile Gautier: Clarimonde The Mummy's Foot James Malcolm Rymer & Thomas Peckett Prest: Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street Edgar Allan Poe: The Fall of the House of Usher The Murders ...

Something Wicked: 560+ Horror Classics, Macabre Tales & Supernatural Mysteries is an unparalleled anthology that plunges readers into the depths of fear and fascination through an array of foreboding narratives and supernatural encounters. This collection fuses diverse literary styles'Äîranging from gothic horror to chilling mysteries'Äîcrafted by some of the greatest literary minds across centuries. The anthology offers an expansive exploration of horror's evolution, vividly representing ...