The world of James Thurber is splendidly sampled in these thirty stories, sketches, and articles that range from the wildest comedy to the serious business of murder. Animal courtship, maids, Macbeth, baseball, sailing, marriage—all fall within Thurber's scope of wit and humor.

An intense, eerie, and instantly compelling collection of unabridged stories from Stephen King!"The face of the man in the black suit grows ever clearer, ever closer, and I remember every word he said. I don't want to think of him, but I can't help it, and sometimes at night my old heart beats so hard and so fast I think it will tear itself right clear of my chest."A haunting recollection of a mysterious boyhood event, The Man in Black Suit

"Includes something for every kind of King fan.” —PeopleFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Stephen King, the iconic, spine-tingling story collection that includes winners of an O. Henry Prize and other awards, and “Riding the Bullet,” which attracted over half a million online readers, as well as stories first published in The New Yorker, “1408,” made into a movie starring John Cusack.“Riding the B...

A powerful and moving story based on real events in the Lebanese civil war in the 1980’s. Lamia and her family are caught up in the fighting, with tragic consequences. Lamia struggles with the hatred that threatens to destroy her, until she grasps that forgiveness and love are the most important things. Nothing else matters.

Spid the Spider Battles a Pandemic is a thoughtful, reassuring children’s story that helps young readers understand health safety, handwashing and community care in a calm and age-appropriate way.Spid, Bid and Herman return home from holiday expecting everything to be just as they left it.Instead, something strange is spreading through Spider Webdon.Coughs. Sneezes. Sniffles.Spid realises that staying safe and protecting others takes more than bravery — it ta...

Spid the Spider Visits the Seven Wonders of the World is a lively, humorous introduction to global landmarks, exploration and imagination — inspiring young readers to discover the world around them.Spid is bored.He longs for adventure — for faraway places, exciting discoveries and something truly extraordinary.So when he begins daydreaming about the Seven Wonders of the World, something magical happens. Suddenly, Spid finds himself travelling through time and across ...

Spid the Spider Helps Out at Spidmas is a festive, funny and uplifting children’s story that encourages gratitude, generosity and emotional growth — perfect for family reading during the Christmas season.It’s Spidmas in Spider Webdon — and Spid is very excited.There are presents to wrap, friends to welcome and celebrations to enjoy. But when things don’t go quite as planned, and he helps a burglar up his chimney … Spid begins to realise that Spidmas isn’t about what you get...

Spid the Spider Goes to the Moon is a lively, imaginative space adventure that inspires curiosity about science and discovery while delivering plenty of laughs along the way.Spid, Bid and Herman are about to blast off on the adventure of a lifetime.Destination: the Moon.Is it really made of cheese?Does a mysterious moon creature called Mr Cheezy Feet live there?And what happens when things don’t quite go according to plan?As their space missi...

‘Absolutely broke my heart… I didn’t emerge for breath until I’d tearfully finished the last page. Wonderful.’ Being Anne, 5 starsDorset, 1935. Stationmaster Ted has never cared much for romance. Occupied with ensuring England’s most beautiful railway runs on time, love has always felt like a comparatively trivial matter. Yet when he meets Annie Galbraith on the 8.42 train to Lynford, he can’t help but instantly fall for her.But when the railway is forced t...

Art and Reality is a collection of general theoretical reflections and particular critical studies, in which John Anderson asserts the essential role of art and aesthetics in intellectual life.Rejecting the notion that artistic appreciation is simply a matter of spontaneous response or 'personal taste', Anderson argues that genuine criticism requires the application of general aesthetic principles and an awareness of the relationship between art and nature. In exploring ho...

Harvard Square is at the center of Cambridge, Massachusetts, and is the business district around Harvard University. It’s a place of history, culture, and some of the most momentous events of the nation. But it’s also a gathering place for some of the city’s homeless.What is life like for the homeless in Harvard Square? Do they have anything to tell people about life? And God?That’s what Harvard student John Frame discovered and shares in Homeless at Harvard. While...

This book offers a comprehensive review of the landscapes and ecosystems of the Upper Yellow River. It focuses on landscapes as a platform for considering environmental values and issues across the region. The book is based on extensive field-based analyses, applications, and photographs.