Sophisticated wit and intense emotion, religious fervour and erotic sensuality, delight in life’s pleasures and fascination with death, are all to be found in the paradoxical poetry of John Donne. One of the foremost metaphysical poets, Donne’s ingenious metaphors and inspired use of language has earned him affection and reverence in near equal measure to Shakespeare. This collection of his finest poetry showcases the diverse range of his work, and includes Death Be Not Proud, A Hymn to Go...

When student Tim Journeyman first wrote to family friend Dr. Paul Woodson, he didn't know it would start a fifteen-year mentorship that would shape his life and Christian faith. Within their candid letters are words of real-world wisdom—from a "senior saint" to a "junior saint"—covering various areas of living, from the theological to the everyday.Written as fictional correspondence between two men at different stages of life and faith, the novel Letters Along the Way prov...

Collected passages, phrases & proverbs, spanning five,zero years of history & culture, traced to their sources in literature—revised & updated for its 18th edition.First published in 1855 and continuously in print since then, Bartlett's Familiar Quotations is the most authoritative, thought-provoking, and entertaining collection of quotations available. This new edition spans five,zero years of history and culture, from the ancient Egyptians to the latest ...

'The Greatest World Classics Retold for Children' is a captivating anthology that introduces young readers to the timeless narratives that have shaped literary history. This collection masterfully adapts the monumental works of renowned authors from Homer's epic poetry to Charles Dickens' poignant social commentaries into accessible retellings. Each piece is carefully crafted to maintain the original spirit while embracing a style that appeals to young minds. The range showcases a striking...

Regimental histories abound, but few can be as stirring as this story of the fortunes of the famous Yorkshire-based Green Howards.Raised in 1688 in response to a call for loyal troops, the Green Howards have maintained their tradition of loyalty over the past 300 years winning many superb battle honours. Their history reflects that of the British Army as there is hardly a major campaign that this Regiment has not been involved in; the French Wars of 1697-1793, the American War of I...

After some sudden and unspecified catastrophe has depopulated England, the countryside reverts to nature, and the few survivors to a quasi-medieval way of life. Beginning with a loving description of nature reclaiming England -- fields becoming overrun by forest, domesticated animals running wild, roads and towns becoming overgrown, the hated London reverting to lake and poisonous swampland -- the rest of the story is an adventure set many years later in the wild landscape.

- Includes all core and non-core political ideas, with key thinkers integrated throughout the text- Builds confidence by highlighting key terms and explaining links between different topics in the specification- Provides opportunities to test your progress with quick knowledge-check questions.- Develops analysis and evaluation skills with 'stretch and challenge' activities and suggestions for targeted further reading.- Features practice questions with answer gui...

Post-apocalyptic fiction is a subgenre of science fiction, science fantasy or horror fiction literature in which the Earth's technological civilization is collapsing or has collapsed. This Golden Deer Classics anthology contains the following classic post-apocalyptic works: - The Last Man by Mary Shelley - After London by John Richard Jefferies - The Time Machine by H. G. Wells - The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells - The Scarlet Plague by Jack London

Heart Failure in the Child and Young Adult: From Bench to Bedside, Second Edition highlights unique aspects of heart failure in the young. This comprehensive resource combines research from multiple contributors with current guidelines to bridge the knowledge gap for the recognition and management of heart failure in children. Coverage begins with the basic science of heart failure and then progresses through diagnosis, management, treatment, and surgery, finally concluding with advanced s...

The Amateur Poacher was written in the year 1879 by John Richard Jefferies. This book is one of the most popular novels of John Richard Jefferies, and has been translated into several other languages around the world.This book is published by Booklassic which brings young readers closer to classic literature globally.

This Student Guide will help you to:* Identify key content for the exams with our concise coverage of topics* Avoid common pitfalls with clear definitions and exam tips throughout* Reinforce your learning with bullet-list summaries at the end of each section* Make links between topics with synoptic links highlighted throughout the content* Test your knowledge with rapid-fire knowledge check questions and answers* Find out what examiners are lookin...

This comprehensive eBook presents significant works of this famous and brilliant writer in one ebook - 8950 pages easy-to-read and easy-to-navigate: • The Canterbury Tales, and Other Poems • Chaucer's Works • Troilus and Criseyde • The Canterbury Tales • Chaucer for Children: A Golden Key • Romaunt of the Rose; Minor Poems • Notes to the Canterbury Tales • Dryden's Palamon and Arcite • Chaucer's Translation of Boethius's 'De Consolatione Philosophiae' • Glossary, and Indexes • The General ...