This book contains the fundamental works of Marxism, Anarchism and Bolshevism:The Communist Manifesto, originally the Manifesto of the Communist Party by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels;Reform or Revolution by Rosa Luxemburg;The Conquest of Bread by the Russian anarcho-communist Peter Kropotkin;Anarchism: What it Really Stands For by Emma Goldman;The State and Revolution by Vladimir Lenin;Fascism: What It Is and How To Fight It by Leon Trotsky....

The short story is to-day our most common literary product. It is read by everyone. Not every boy or girl will read novels after leaving school, but every boy or girl is certain to read short stories. It is important in the high school to guide taste and appreciation in short story reading, so that the reading of days when school life is over will be healthful and upbuilding.Here is a collection that is entirely modern. The authors represented are among the leading authors of the da...

In "The Country House," Alexis de Chateauneuf intricately weaves a narrative that captures the essence of rural life in 19th-century France. Through exquisite prose, the author employs a rich descriptive style that immerses readers in the pastoral joys and inherent complexities of country living. The novel not only reflects the sociocultural dynamics of its time but also acts as a subtle critique of urbanization, manifesting a literary dialog with contemporary Romantic ideals that celebrat...

These psychological novels are so absorbing that you will soon forget to eat, sleep, feed the cat, or even leave for work. They offer the reader a ticket to escape the daily drudgery of overwhelming problems. Instead, the reader becomes immersed in the world and adventures of each story's characters. For anyone seeking total immersion in the complicated and changing world of human relations, this selection of the best classical masterpieces in psychological fiction is for you.Conten...

"Account of an Expedition to the Interior of New Holland" is an exploration narrative written with the aid of Lady Mary Fox, an Englishwoman who accompanied her husband, the Reverend J.L. Fox, on a sizable excursion to the largely uncharted interior of New Holland, that is now referred to as Australia. This painting offers a wonderful firsthand account in their adventure. The narrative affords a detailed and engaging description of the demanding situations and discoveries made at some stag...

In "The Country House," Alexis de Chateauneuf presents a rich tapestry of rural life, merging intricate character studies with evocative descriptions of the pastoral landscape. The novel, set against the backdrop of 18th-century France, employs a lyrical prose style that resonates with the aesthetic ideals of the Enlightenment, shedding light on the harmony between humanity and nature. Through the microcosm of a country estate, de Chateauneuf explores themes of social class, familial ties,...

Pigs, Potholes, and the Road to Forever takes place in La Concepcin , a barrio in a poverty stricken village of Honduras. This fictional biography of Maria, an American seeking her place in life, depicts the truth of poverty through humor, sadness and the reality of living in a third world country. The story unfolds as Maria begins her final week of service and is contemplating her upcoming return to the United States. Had her journey finally come to an end? Or was it just beginning? Mary ...

Teach Me Thy Holy Will reflects Mary Foxs journey as she seeks Gods will for her life. Her search leads her from her home parish in Massachusetts to the mission field in Honduras. During this time, God presents four options: to remain a single lay person at her parish, to become a lay-missioner in Honduras, to join a religious order in a third world country, or to marry Jonathana friend of 25 years. Teach Me Thy Holy Will reflects Foxs prayers and emotion...

Dillon is eleven years old and has a terrible secret that needs to be told. This book is an aid to help educate children about what to do if they are subjected to inappropriate touches. Ive read Dillons Secret, and I think it strikes just the right tone. When I was growing up, there was nothing in the library that hinted that what had happened to me had EVER happened to anyone else. The Bobbsey Twins certainly didnt have that kind of issue. In view of the fact that so many of the young peo...

This edition features illustrations and linked Footnotes.   From Preface ...The observation on the style fittest for domestic architecture, the description of the proposed house and the designs, are by Monsieur De Chateauneuf; to these, Mr. Eastlake kindly added a very valuable Letter on the Principles of Interior Decoration. Monsieur De Chateauneuf is already known in this country by his elegant work, Architectura Domestica, and his design for the new Royal ...

This early work by Henry James was originally published in 1909 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. Henry James was born in New York City in 1843. One of thirteen children, James had an unorthodox early education, switching between schools, private tutors and private reading.. James published his first story, 'A Tragedy of Error', in the Continental Monthly in 1864, when he was twenty years old. In 1876, he emigrated to London, where he remained for the ...