Brian and Tertius set out on a quest to find a wizard and save a kingdom from an evil knightAll his life, Brian has craved a grand adventure. On his sixteenth birthday, he meets the young traveler Tertius and knows it's a sign that his adventure is about to begin. Tertius is on a mission to find a wizard to teach him magic, and Brian promises to help him. But before they can begin, the two must pass through Meliot, a small kingdom with a terrible problem: every year...

To marry the woman he loves, Hercules must complete twelve challenging tasksHercules, son of Zeus, is known as the greatest hero Greece has ever seen. But it takes more than a godly parent to create a hero. This is the tale of how one man becomes a hero and that hero becomes a god.Soon before Hercules's birth, Zeus, ruler of the gods, declares that his son will one day be the high king of Mycenae. When his jealous wife, Hera, tricks Zeus to ensure that Hercu...

A mysterious, broken-nosed cabby, a beautiful actress, and a villainous art heist have one thing in common—but the only one man who knows what it is has methods that are a little, shall we say . . . irregularLate Victorian London: home to gas streetlights, bands of ragged urchins, and now, young Andrew Craigie, who recently arrived from a tiny Cornwall village with his stern guardian, Mr. Dennison. At first the city feels dark and unwelcoming, but just around the co...

The legendary Grettir was the strongest man in Iceland, cursed with misfortune but determined to make his own destinyIn Iceland's history, many men stand out for their courage and talent, but one man stands taller than the rest.When young Grettir is outlawed from Iceland after killing a man in self-defense, he makes a name for himself in Norway for his heroic deeds. But he goes one step too far, and in trying to rid a town from an evil spirit terrorizing the...

Tad Harper is determined to find out the truth behind Mr. Gorham's tragic past, no matter what it takesTad Harper believes all orphans develop a sixth sense that tells them when something bad is going to happen. But that doesn't mean he's prepared to spend the summer with Martin Gorham, an old friend of his grandfather's. And since refusing would mean losing his scholarship at school, Tad has no choice. He arrives at Mr. Gorham's spooky mansion a few days later, but...

From the ancient sewers of London to the heights of a barren attic prison, Andrew and Sara race to uncover a wicked plotThough he's usually more of a cricket fan, Andrew Tillet would never miss a chance to see American baseball played in London—especially not in the company of his best friends, Sara Wiggins and Inspector Peter Wyatt. And of course it's nice to bump into Wyatt's charming sister-in-law, Harriet, on their way home.When Harriet disappears with n...

Sherlock Holmes isn't the only detective in London—Andrew Tillet and Sara Wiggins at your service!Andrew Tillet can hardly believe his luck. Only one year ago he landed in London completely unaware of his real name and identity, or that his mother was the beautiful and accomplished actress Verna Tillet. Now that he and Verna have been reunited and Sara and her family are well provided for, it seems like all their dreams are coming true.But no amount of good ...

Andrew and Sara can never escape a mystery—not even in New York CityVerna Tillet's new play is taking the American stage by storm, and that means young investigators Andrew Tillet and Sara Wiggins have traded London carriage rides for the rattling excitement of New York City's elevated railway. Affectionately known as the El, it stretches from the Bronx to the tip of the Battery and shows them a whole slice of vibrant city life.All that's missing is their fr...

Famous archaeologist Lord Somerville leads a quiet life behind high walls, but is he keeping something out—or in?Things are looking up for Peter Wyatt. Now promoted to inspector and in possession of his own office, the sharp young detective is giving Andrew Tillet a tour of Scotland Yard when they run into an old friend—someone who Andrew is surprised to see again the next morning talking to police in front of Lord Somerville's villa. He's even more surprised a week...

"Essays in Rationalism" by Charles Robert Newman is a thought-provoking collection that delves into the principles of rational thought and its application in various domains of human understanding. Newman, a prominent figure in the discourse on rationalism, presents a series of essays that challenge conventional beliefs and encourage readers to engage critically with philosophical ideas. His writing is characterized by clarity and depth, making complex concepts accessible to a broad audien...

In my proof of the invalidity of that argument—it being indeed what is called “the Argument from Design”—I point out that our experience simultaneously informs us of two modes of producing order, otherwise called arrangement, relation of parts to each other and to the whole direction of means towards some recognisable end; or, to describe the phenomenon in the most summary, as well as the most practical, way—two modes of producing effects identical with those that proceed from design. I ex...

Discover the compelling world of Essays in Rationalism by Charles Robert Newman, a collection that champions the power of reason and logic in understanding the complexities of human existence. This thought-provoking work invites readers to explore the foundations of rational thought and its impact on our beliefs and actions.As you navigate through these essays, you'll confront an intriguing question: Can rationalism provide the ultimate framework for interp...