"A strong . . . trilogy, invoking just a little Harry Potter and Series of Unfortunate Events along the way."—Realms of FantasySiblings Kate, Michael, and Emma have been in one orphanage after another for the last ten years, passed along like lost baggage.Yet these unwanted children are more remarkable than they could possibly imagine. Ripped from their parents as babies, they are being protected from a horrible evil of devastatin...

After the tumultuous events of last winter, Kate, Michael, and Emma long to continue the hunt for their missing parents. But they themselves are now in great danger, and so the wizard Stanislaus Pym hides the children at the Edgar Allan Poe Home for Hopeless and Incorrigible Orphans. There, he says, they will be safe. How wrong he is.The children are soon discovered by their enemies, and a frantic chase sends Kate a hundred years into the past, to a perilous, enchanted New York Cit...

The final book in the bestselling Books of Beginning trilogy that began with The Emerald Atlas, which the New York Times called “a new Narnia for the tween set.”The adventures of siblings Kate, Michael, and Emma come to a stunning conclusion when they must find the last Book of Beginning—the Book of Death—before the Dire Magnus does, for when all three books are united, their combined power will be unstoppable.Soon Emma is on a journey to ...

In Gilded Age New York, a fierce seventeen year-old Irish girl joins forces with a notorious gangster to hunt down her sister's killer. Told from both perspectives, their search for justice pulls them from the city’s darkest corners to glittering ballrooms, where a secret can mean death, and love comes at a perilous price.Two unlikely allies must venture into dangerous places--perhaps into each other's arms--to solve a brutal crime.Caitlin

"Gammer Gurton's Needle" is a quintessential example of Early Modern English drama, attributed to an anonymous author, likely composed in the late 16th century. This comedic play offers a fascinating glimpse into the domestic life of rural England, focusing on themes of love, jealousy, and social class. Its witty dialogue and engaging plot, revolving around a lost needle and mistaken identities, reflect the emergence of the English comedic tradition. The work is rich in sharp characterizat...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Manipulation carries with it a lot of negative connotation but all of us have used it at some point or another, and it is likely that we have been a subject of it as well. It is simply the process that is used in order to get someone to do something specific for you. It can present itself in the form of a commercial on television, a billboard ad on the street, or a sales person that is trying to convince you to purchase a produc...

Beyond the Broad Path - Embracing the Narrow Way of Certainty in ChristIs there a single path that can reach both the lukewarm believer and the skeptical non-believer? Beyond the Broad Path argues that there is. This book speaks to believers who have grown complacent, calling them back to their role as salt and light, while also inviting non-believers into an honest exploration that assumes no prior faith or biblical knowledge.Grounded in today's fractured...

The plays in this collection reflect the variety and richness of Tudor drama, showcasing both secular and religious themes. Tudor plays often explored social, political, and moral issues relevant to the period, and these works offer unique insights into the lives, beliefs, and humor of people in Renaissance England. Farmer's collection includes morality plays, farces, historical pieces, and early romantic dramas, providing a glimpse into the evolution of English theater leading up to the w...

When children read fiction, they are exposed to the beliefs which inform and structure their society. Books encourage child readers to internalize particular ways of seeing the world and help shape their development as individuals. Although this process forms a key part of their education, it remains largely invisible. As well as a story, fictions impart a significance to readers – often without revealing its presence or ground – and therefore have considerable potential ...

How did the rise of polite society change the language of literature? What was the effect of Romanticism on poetic word order? How does knowing the answers to these questions alter the meaning of a text for us?Reading literature is a quest for sense, involving us in a need to grasp both how meaning is produced by the words on the page and how history, culture and ideology have influenced the choice of those words. Literary English changes from period to period as it reflects variat...

In "The Public School Word-book," John Stephen Farmer presents a comprehensive lexicon tailored for students and educators within the public school system of late 19th-century England. Crafted with meticulous attention to the nuances of language, Farmer employs a clear and didactic literary style that encourages an engaging discovery of vocabulary, contextualized within the educational ethos of the time. This reference work not only illuminates the words but also their meanings and proper ...

The anthology 'Recently Recovered "Lost" Tudor Plays with some others' offers a fascinating glimpse into the theatrical tapestry of Tudor England, bringing together a diverse array of plays that have languished in obscurity for centuries. The collection's overarching theme delves into the evolving nature of English drama during the 16th century, showcasing a dynamic range of literary styles from morality play to court entertainment. By revealing these forgotten gems, the anthology not only...