Beings from a distant planet impact the political, economic, and spiritual life of both Britain and the world in this tale that uses a touch of science fiction to explore human potential. Dealing with a suffering economy and rising inflation, the prime minister is a year into office and faces nothing but frustration. Then, visitors with impressive technological skills and an astonishingly tranquil presence arrive claiming to be from a distant world. This perceptive narrative lifts current ...

The ageing Emperor Tiberius, in his fortress-villa on the island of Capri, still rules his empire. He knows he must choose his successor. Should it be the woefully inexperienced young Caligula, or someone with power and might? In Rome, the powerful Sejanus, Prefect of the Praetorial Guard, is plotting and waiting - impatiently.Tiberius sends the Tribune, Lucius Gracchus Valerius, to the East to rally the legions on his behalf and to seek support among the people, especially in the ...

Rome has long since fallen; the legions have retreated. A Gothic overlord, Theoderic the Great, is master of Italy. He is an Arian - a heretic to most - but a tolerant monarch whose stature as a leader is unquestioned. Yet in later years, his anger bares down upon those he honored most.A Roman Briton of ancient lineage is befriended buy the Gothic King and also by Boethius, the greatest Roman of his day and one much honored until the King destroys him. Caught between two loyalties,...

Finalist for the 2026 Eric Hoffer Book AwardDesire draws them together. What follows is never simple.A brand-new collection of five gay-themed stories by John Stewart Wynne (Lambda Literary Award-nominated author of the novel The Red Shoes) about how desire re-shapes us. Ranging in locations from East Hampton to the Scottish Highlands to Provincetown and Tahiti, the stories vary in...

The book is a collection of stories about my childhood until I reached the age of 12. Some of the stories are true, some are outrageously embellished and the remaining few are outright fabrications.It is a very humorous series of mistakes and misjudgements on my behalf. It offers an insight into the bright ideas I had which I believed were genius but which were actually quite stupid.Luckily for me; my parents and my siblings there was no long-term damage, and we all survived....

In "The Apparatus Used by the Greeks and Romans in the Setting of Fractures and the Reduction of Dislocations," John Stewart Milne explores the ancient techniques and tools employed by early civilizations in the treatment of bone injuries. The book delves into the historical context of medical practices, highlighting the ingenuity of Greek and Roman physicians. Milne meticulously describes various apparatuses, their construction, and their application in real-life scenarios, providing read...

Lambda Literary Award nominee for Best Gay Fiction"Set in contemporary New York City, this is a beautiful dark queer re-envisioning of the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale. Wynne immediately engages the reader with finely detailed descriptions, nuanced characters, and an air of mystery that makes this 400 page novel read like a novella..." (Jamie Jones, Lambda Literary Review)How far would you go to feel alive?

Lambda Literary Award nominee for Best Gay Fiction"Set in contemporary New York City, this is a beautiful dark queer re-envisioning of the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale. Wynne immediately engages the reader with finely detailed descriptions, nuanced characters, and an air of mystery that makes this 400 page novel read like a novella..." (Jamie Jones, Lambda Literary Review)How far would you go to feel alive?

"Brock Centenary, 1812-1912" by John Stewart Carstairs is a commemorative work that reflects on the life and legacy of Major-General Sir Isaac Brock, a key figure in the War of 1812. The book delves into Brock's military strategies, leadership qualities, and his pivotal role in the defense of Canada against American forces. Carstairs meticulously chronicles the events leading up to Brock's heroic actions, providing readers with a vivid portrayal of the historical context and the significan...

"One of the best books of the decade." (The James White Review)"A book to handle with asbestos gloves but well worth the walk through fire." (Paul Monette, National Book Award winner)"This is an incredibly powerful book." (Rebecca Brown, Lambda Literary Award winner)From the author of the Lambda Literary Award-nominated novel THE RED SHOESPeopled w...

This Element provides a systematic analysis of Aristotle's theory of justice in exchange as developed in Nicomachean Ethics Book V. It examines Aristotle's distinction between voluntary exchanges (commutative justice) and involuntary transactions (corrective justice), explaining how proportional reciprocity in voluntary exchange secures an equitable balance between parties of different contributions, while corrective justice redresses unjust gains and losses in involuntary transgressions. ...

Groundbreaking Gay Literary Classic Finally Available Again!Selected by Ian Young as one of the seminal works of gay literature in his THE MALE HOMOSEXUAL IN LITERATURE: A BIBLIOGRAPHYPraised by such writers as Hubert Selby Jr., James Purdy, Yves Navarre, Charles Palliser, and Rita Mae BrownPRAISE FOR THE SIGHTING"I strongly urge anyone with an interest in gay fiction to read John Stewart Wynne's sto...