This richly edited volume gathers major Elizabethan and Jacobean plays beyond Shakespeare, presenting them in reliable modernized texts with notes, biographies, bibliographies, textual commentary, and helpful indexes. William Allan Neilson frames the collection as both a guide for students tracing the growth of English drama and an inviting entry point for general readers, while the contents survey the era's theatrical range through dramatists from Lyly and Marlowe to Jonson, Webster, Midd...

'Extraordinary... a raw, vulnerable, breath-stealing love you can feel as you read' Emily Henry'Dazzling, tender, and romantic' Carley FortuneWe've always been best friends... but what if we were more?Laniah and Isaac have been best friends since childhood, and they couldn't be more different. She's a homebody who runs a small natural hair store with her mum. He's an international influencer with t...

Why do we fall ill? How do we get better?When his two-year-old develops epilepsy, Shane Neilson, a doctor, struggles to obtain timely medical care for his son. Saving shares his family's journey through the medical system, and also Shane's own personal journey as a father who feels powerless when faced with his child's illness. It entwines these stories with Shane's personal history of mental illness as a child and his professional experience with disabili...

In What to feel, how to feel, Shane Neilson dazzles in the lyric essay form. Focusing on non-neurotypicality, Neilson investigates his supposed difference of self while also holding to account society’s construction of that difference, moving from his early childhood to adulthood and then back again in terms of a neurodivergent fathering of his own son. Covering subjects that have yet to receive attention in Canadian literature, including how the medical profession discriminates against it...

All our scars tell a story. Eulo Juke' s gambling debts have cost him his weapons, his horses and his pride. If he doesn' t pay what he owes Iskarlia' s Scabmen soldiers in enchanted kilili silveriron, they' ll slaughter his brother. Silveriron trader Tali Sarsega offers Eulo a marriage of convenience in Vernesia, dragging him into an unfamiliar world where women rule politics, society, and commerce. The Vernese culture relies on wits and diplomacy, but the Scabmen are coming to take the k...

The Harvard Classics: Complete 51-Volume Collection offers an unparalleled exploration of the foundational texts that have shaped Western thought, literature, and science. This anthology encompasses a breathtaking array of genres and styles, ranging from the drama of Shakespeare and Sophocles to the philosophical treatises of Plato and Kant, and the insightful essays of Montaigne and Emerson. The collection is celebrated not only for its diversity but also for standout compilations that we...

The protagonist, Lawrence, is an actor in an Elizabethan theater company. He is chosen by Sir William Cecil, Queen Elizabeth's advisor, to undertake a secret mission. The mission involves uncovering a Catholic plot against the Protestant queen. Lawrence's journey is fraught with danger as he navigates through a world of political intrigue, treachery, and romance. Throughout his adventure, he encounters a variety of characters, including noblemen, spies, and fellow actors, all while trying ...

Set during the American Revolutionary War, the novel follows the story of Captain Allan McLane, a Continental Dragoon who fights for the American cause against the British. McLane is depicted as a brave and resourceful soldier who engages in various military exploits and skirmishes against the British forces.Throughout the novel, McLane faces numerous challenges and dangers as he navigates the complexities of war and the shifting allegiances of his fellow soldiers. The story explores theme...

Captain Ravenshaw: The titular character, Captain Ravenshaw, is a brave and charismatic naval officer. His role as a captain involves him in various exploits and adventures, central to the novel's plot.The Maid of Cheapside: The female protagonist, referred to as "the Maid of Cheapside," is a spirited and independent young woman who lives in the vibrant Cheapside district of London. Her relationship with Captain Ravenshaw forms the core of the romantic subplot.Elizabethan London: The setti...

"The Road to Paris" follows the adventures of Harry Waring, a young Englishman who embarks on a journey across Europe in search of his lost love, Marguerite de Montrond. The novel begins with Harry's departure from England and his arrival in France, where he becomes caught up in the political upheaval and military conflicts of the Napoleonic era.As Harry travels through France, he encounters a diverse cast of characters, including soldiers, spies, and aristocrats, each with their own motiv...

The story revolves around Georgiana, a young and spirited woman of noble birth who finds herself entangled in a web of political intrigue and romantic entanglements. The novel captures the tension between the Jacobite supporters and the ruling Hanoverian government during the aftermath of the Jacobite Rebellion.Georgiana's life takes a dramatic turn when she is forced to flee from her home due to a perilous situation involving both her family's loyalty and her personal safety. She is pursu...

The novel "An Enemy to the King" is set in France during the 16th century, specifically during the time of religious conflict between Catholics and Protestants known as the French Wars of Religion. The story follows the adventures of the Sieur de la Tournoire, a fictional nobleman who finds himself entangled in the political and religious turmoil of the era.The narrative is likely filled with intrigue, battles, and political maneuvering, portraying the complexities of the historical period...