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The classic comic travelogue about an ill-fated boating holiday on the River ThamesThree Men in a Boat is the irreverent tale of a group of friends who, along with a fox terrier named Montmorency, embark on a two-week boating journey up the Thames. Passing by famous landmarks on their way from Kingston to Oxford, the three gloriously underprepared travelers—George, William, and J.—confront the humor in everything from assembling a tent to fending off hostil...

**NOW A NATIONAL BESTSELLERThe return of the cutting-edge thriller series** Net Force**, created by Tom Clancy and Steve Pieczenik and written by Jerome Preisler.**The number one threat to our nation’s security is in cyberspace. The new US president wants to tackle the urgent problem head-on and launches a top secret line of defense: Net Force. But before the organization can be announced, the country is hit by an unprecedented, two-pronged terror ...

Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) is a humorous account by English writer Jerome K. Jerome of a two-week boating holiday on the Thames from Kingston upon Thames to Oxford and back to Kingston. The book was initially intended to be a serious travel guide, with accounts of local history along the route, but the humorous elements took over to the point where the serious and somewhat sentimental passages seem a distraction to the comic novel. One of the most praised things about ...

This book explores how social work can navigate and shape the rapidly evolving dynamics of race, ethnicity, and culture. At a time when national debates and global changes are intensifying, this book provides a much-needed intellectual space to critically examine the current landscape and envision a future that aligns with social work’s core values of justice, equity, and inclusion.Through a collection of thought-provoking chapters, the book delves into the challenges and opportuni...

Every baseball player dreams of a second chance. Huckleberry is given one during the Major League baseball lockout of 1990. Huck gets an opportunity to play in Sweden to promote the game in Europe and compete in the Swedish Eliteserien with a scout and coach from the Chicago White Sox, Dave Clark. Huckleberry prepares and Sweden dominates the club tournament of champions, and he gets his ticket to the USA and his shot at the American Baseball Dream of playing for his hometown team. The jou...

Hours of great reading await, with ghostly tales from some of the 19th and 20th century's most renowned authors. Here is the lineup:AT CHRIGHTON ABBEY, by Mary Elizabeth BraddonTHE HAUNTED MILL, by Jerome K. JeromeTHE GHOST CLUB, by John Kendrick BangsTHE SHADOWS OF THE DEAD, by Louis BeckeTHE ROOM IN THE TOWER, by E. F. BensonTHE HAUNTED AND THE HAUNTERS, by Lord Edward Bulwer-LyttonTHE MIDDLE BEDROOM, by H. de Vere StacpooleTHE DRU...

A maverick photographer who travelled the world in search of otherness, over time Verger became a prominent ethnographer, botanist and historian. He devoted fifty years of research to the black cultures of Brazil and Africa and to the transatlantic world of the Orisha and Vodun deities. Living in the field, initiated into diverse religious societies, he was reborn under the name of Fatumbi. A go-between of the Yoruba diaspora, Verger practiced an anti-colonial ethnology avant la lettre. Th...

The People's Democratic Republic of Korea has become one of the most secretive and isolated societies in the world, with NGOs, UN agencies and even embassies being expelled from the country in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. In Witness to North Korea, Jerome Sauvage presents a unique first-hand account of life in North Korea based on his time as a UN Special Resident coordinator in Pyongyang. Recounting his work organising and delivering humanitarian aid, Sauvage reflects on hi...

Winner of the 2014 NAACP Image Award, A Wanted Woman is a dangerous thrill ride like no other from New York Times bestselling author Eric Jerome Dickey.The assassin called Reaper is a woman of a thousand faces, and just as many accents. In the blink of an eye, she can become anyone. Some desirable. All dangerous.For Reaper, the Trinidad contract should be simple: infiltrate the infamous Laventille Killers’ organization, earn access to her ...

A delightful anthology bringing together some of the greatest comedic works in classic literature. Filled with clever storytelling, unforgettable characters, and sharp humor, this collection explores the many forms of comedy—from satire and social wit to amusing adventures and lighthearted misunderstandings. Each masterpiece offers readers a unique blend of laughter, insight, and literary charm. Featuring works by celebrated authors, the volume captures the timeless appeal of comedy while ...

A witty and entertaining journey filled with humor and unforgettable moments. Three friends set off on a boating trip along the River Thames, hoping for relaxation and adventure. Instead, their travels lead to amusing mishaps, clever observations, and humorous reflections on everyday life. Lighthearted and charming, the novel captures the joy of friendship and the comedy hidden in ordinary experiences. Written by Jerome K. Jerome. Enjoy a classic comedy that continues to entertain readers ...