Amory Blaine is an intelligent young man from Minnesota, who believes that his life will be full of promise. A poet and lover at heart, his life is derailed with his deployment as a soldier in World War I. When he returns, he begins a career in advertising, but is disenchanted with the work, feelings that it does not let his creativity run free the way it should.The novel follows Amory’s life and series of failed romances as he contends with living in the aftermath of a global war....

**"Think: lesbian DJ love triangles, anticonformists, grainy MTV, and designer drugs.” —Sophia June, Playboy "Most Anticipated Books of 2026"One of the premier French cult novels of the last thirty years, a tender and combative portrait of Paris’s queer rave scene in the 90s — for fans of Virginie Despentes and Gary Indiana.**Louise is a woman in her early thirties with a record contract, colorful roommates, and a passionate, volatile relationship with the lesbian ...

What does it mean to be an American? The story of the African American past demonstrates the difficulty of answering this seemingly simple question. If being "American" means living in a land of freedom and opportunity, what are we to make of those Americans who were enslaved and have suffered from the limitations of second-class citizenship throughout their lives? African American history illuminates the United States' core paradoxes, inviting profound questions about what it means to be ...

Jonathan Scott's Family History Web Directory is an information-packed reference guide that distils the best of the internet into one easy-to-use format. Themed sections cover different topics, from 'getting started' to specific occupations, and there is an index reproducing all the websites in A-Z order. His handbook is a vital source for less experienced researchers, and a handy aide-memoire for more seasoned campaigners. Web addresses are listed by topic, then in order of importance and...

An A-to-Z genealogy reference for those who want to research their family trees.Part encyclopedia, part dictionary, part almanac, this is a practical, easy-to-use reference, filled with thousands of fact-filled A-to-Z entries. You'll find:*definitions of genealogy terms*timelines*details of available archives and websites*advice on research methods*explanations of genealogical peculiarities and puzzles that would test the knowled...

Insurance adjusters meet clients on the worst days of their lives, and they must be diplomatic, tactful, and ethical. The job is not only about returning phone calls and doing paperwork. Whether the case involves cargo damage, residential and business property damage, fire, fraud, burglary, or arson, its the job of the adjuster to get to the bottom of things.Author Jonathan L. Scott has spent more than thirty years as an adjuster. In a series of short stories, loosely based on actu...

A magisterial account of how the cultural and maritime relationships between the British, Dutch and American territories changed the existing world order – and made the Industrial Revolution possibleBetween 1500 and 1800, the North Sea region overtook the Mediterranean as the most dynamic part of the world. At its core the Anglo-Dutch relationship intertwined close alliance and fierce antagonism to intense creative effect. But a precondition for the Industrial Revo...

'By mixing lo-fi charm into hi-fi science Into the Groove captures all the wonder and absurdity of its subject, jumping and skipping with real analogue delight*.' - Sunday Times*The story of recorded sound - the technological developments, the people that made them happen and the impact they had on society - from the earliest inventions via the phonograph to LPs, EPs and the recent resurgence of vinyl.While Thomas Edison's phonograph represented an i...

Jonathan Scott's translation of "The Arabian Nights' Entertainments" was published in 1811, and it played a significant role in introducing the stories to English-speaking audiences. This multi-volume work contains a wide variety of tales, including "Aladdin's Wonderful Lamp," "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves," and "Sinbad the Sailor," among many others. These stories are known for their exotic settings, fantastical elements, and engaging narratives."The Arabian Nights" has had a profound i...

Jonathan Scott's translation of "The Arabian Nights' Entertainments" was published in 1811, and it played a significant role in introducing the stories to English-speaking audiences. This multi-volume work contains a wide variety of tales, including "Aladdin's Wonderful Lamp," "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves," and "Sinbad the Sailor," among many others. These stories are known for their exotic settings, fantastical elements, and engaging narratives."The Arabian Nights" has had a profound i...

Jonathan Scott's translation of "The Arabian Nights' Entertainments" was published in 1811, and it played a significant role in introducing the stories to English-speaking audiences. This multi-volume work contains a wide variety of tales, including "Aladdin's Wonderful Lamp," "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves," and "Sinbad the Sailor," among many others. These stories are known for their exotic settings, fantastical elements, and engaging narratives."The Arabian Nights" has had a profound i...

Jonathan Scott's translation of "The Arabian Nights' Entertainments" was published in 1811, and it played a significant role in introducing the stories to English-speaking audiences. This multi-volume work contains a wide variety of tales, including "Aladdin's Wonderful Lamp," "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves," and "Sinbad the Sailor," among many others. These stories are known for their exotic settings, fantastical elements, and engaging narratives."The Arabian Nights" has had a profound i...