In "Sermons at Rugby," John Percival masterfully intertwines theological reflection with practical insights, drawing from his experiences as headmaster at Rugby School. The work, a collection of sermons delivered to the students and the wider community, embodies a Victorian moral earnestness while also engaging with contemporary social issues. Percival's literary style is characterized by eloquence and clarity, utilizing accessible language that resonates with both the intellect and the he...

THE WAY OF THE DOLLARTRADING CURRENCIES FOR PROFITAs readers know, my approach to analysing the currencies – its method – is essentially anti-crowd. We look where the crowd is not looking for an underlying rationale for the direction of the main trend. And we use a series of contrarian* sentiment indicators designed to orient us in the opposite direction to the crowd. This method has worked well, and it is timeless so it should ...

The Complete Works of John Percival JonesJohn Percival Jones was an American politician who served for 30 years as a Republican United States Senator from Nevada. He made a fortune in silver mining and was a co-founder of the town of Santa Monica, California.This collection includes the following:India, Its Life and ThoughtIndia's Problem Krishna or ChristMoney: Speech of Hon. John P. Jones, of Nevada, On the Free Coinage of Silver; in the United States S...

Money Speech of Hon. John P. Jones, of Nevada, on the Free Coinage of Silver; in the United States Senate, May 12 and 13, 1890 is a seminal work capturing a pivotal moment in American economic history. Delivered by Senator John P. Jones, a prominent advocate for the interests of the Western mining states, this speech passionately argues for the free and unlimited coinage of silver, a hotly debated issue in the late 19th century. Jones meticulously dissects the economic and social consequen...

This volume and its companion, The new dynamics of ageing volume 2, provide comprehensive multi-disciplinary overviews of the very latest research on ageing. It reports the outcomes of the most concerted investigation ever undertaken into both the influence shaping the changing nature of ageing and its consequences for individuals and society.This book concentrates on three major themes: active ageing, design for ageing well and the relationship between ageing and socio-economic de...

A selection of the best and most representative contemporary American short fiction from 1970 to 2020, including such authors as Ursula K. LeGuin, Toni Cade Bambara, Jhumpa Lahiri, Sandra Cisneros, and Ted Chiang, hand-selected by celebrated editor and anthologist John FreemanIn the past fifty years, the American short story has changed dramatically. New voices, forms, and mixtures of styles have brought this unique genre a thrilling burst of energy. The Pengui...

Eventually, the lonely, the older, getting older all the time Black Swan by the name of Percival Marries a beautiful Female Swan by the name of Patricia. They then, move to a very different part of the vast countryside of Western Australia.

Delve into the fascinating world of Percival Everett, one of the most innovative and genre-defying authors of our time. This captivating biography takes you on a journey through the life and mind of a literary maverick whose works have challenged conventions and pushed boundaries with their daring explorations of race, identity, and the human condition.From his humble beginnings to his rise as a literary force, you'll uncover the experiences, influences, and unconventional path that...

Au sortir de la seconde guerre mondiale, en 1945, Eugénie Droz fondait les Textes Littéraires Français, une collection dévolue à l’édition critique des textes significatifs du patrimoine littéraire de langue française du moyen âge au XXe siècle. Accessibles, dans un petit format maniable, chaque édition est accompagnée d’une introduction, de notes, d’un glossaire, si nécessaire, et d’index. Cet appareil critique exigeant accueille l’érudition des meilleurs spécialistes pour éclairer la gen...

AUTHOR OF THE PULITZER PRIZE AND NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER, JAMESAUTHOR OF ERASURE, now adapted for the screen as the OSCAR-WINNING FILM, AMERICAN FICTIONFeatured in the New York Times!Percival Everett’s The Book of Training by Colonel Hap Thompson of Roanoke, VA, 1843, Annotated From the Library of John C. Calhoun, is poetry within the harsh confines of...

This surprisingly explicit sample of Victorian erotica follows the sexual awakening and subsequent adventures of its author, Kate Percival, the "belle of the Delaware." Content warning: this one is definitely NC-17 rated.