Thomas Hardy Remembered assembles some 150 annotated interviews and recollections of Hardy, most of which are being reprinted for the first time. They range from close personal reflections by old friends such as Sir George Douglas, J.M. Barrie, and Edmund Gosse, to fleeting glimpses by strangers who saw Hardy at a London party or at his club. Martin Ray has selected items having the greatest literary or biographical significance, and annotated them with meticulous accuracy and a keen eye f...

This is the definitive textual analysis of all of Hardy's collected short stories, tracing the development of each from manuscript, through newspaper serial versions, galley proofs and revises to collected editions in volume form. It is no surprise to discover that Hardy's capacity for inveterate revision is manifested in his tales as it was in his novels. Even those stories for which he professed little regard were meticulously and continuously revised, in some cases more than thirty year...

What does it take to grow a successful company and be a great leader? A lot more than simply a strong personality or great salesmanship. A thriving company must be built from the inside out, combining an unshakeable commitment to a vision and a passion with a profound understanding of the potential and abilities of the people who bring the company to life. Spartadia discusses the essential components of building a strong business presence, by first focusing on the abilities and potential o...

The bestselling autobiography of one of Australia's most loved personalities is now in paperback.Ray Martin tells the story of his less than stellar introduction to the glamorous world of television. Before Ray had even got to high school, he had lived in thirteen different places, in three Australian states, mostly in the bush. His father was a violent, drinking man who would lash out at his wife and children. His mother would uproot the family across to the other...

'no consideration, no delicacy, no tenderness, no scruples should stand in the way of a woman ... from taking the shortest cut towards securing for herself the easiest possible existence' Chance(1914) was the first of Conrad's novels to bring him popular success and it holds a unique place among his works. It tells the story of Flora de Barral, a vulnerable and abandoned young girl who is 'like a beggar,without a right to anything but compassion'. After her bankru...

The heart is a threshold science can’t cross…In the vampire-servant relationship, the vampire holds all the power. Being Lord Brian’s research assistant as well as his servant, Debra accepts that, but she craves her Master’s heart. It takes the threat of another vampire for Brian to notice his servant’s unhappiness and show her—in no uncertain terms—just what belonging to him fully means.

Kaela has a secret. She’s a strong female vampire--with a burning need to submit. She wants to belong to a Master, and definitely not a vampire Master, who will use the advantage for political or emotional domination.A vampire’s human servant is property, plaything, pawn—and the only living being a vampire can trust. Though she may own him, body, heart and soul, a human servant keeps a vampire from feeling alone in her dangerous, political world.But what kind of human male ...

Centuries ago, Lord Uthe was a Templar Knight. Now he serves on the current day Vampire Council. Despite the volatile and highly sexual nature of the vampire world, he honors the spirit of the Rule. That effort becomes far more difficult when he catches the attention of the Fae Lord Keldwyn, liaison between the Council and Fae Court.Keldwyn challenges Uthe’s emotional isolation and dominant nature. When a quest from Uthe’s past requires Keldwyn’s help to protect both their worlds, ...

Inaugaral Addresses of the Presidents of The United States, from George Washington to George W. Bush (1789-2005)

A successful theater manager just turning forty, Julie comes to North Carolina to get an erotic performance theater on its feet. Desmond Hayes is the roofing contractor hired to repair the rundown building. He’s also a rigger, well-known in the BDSM world for his rope artistry.Des has been fighting the odds against him all his life. Though he knows he may be asking too much of her, Julie’s free spirit is a match for the fierce determination of his. He’s not letting that treasure ge...

After...Happily Ever After...Nature of Desire - Vampire Queen - Knights of the Board Room - Daughters of ArianneTo fans of Joey W. Hill’s work, these series have special significance, because they contain many of their favorite characters. Because they are her favorites too, Joey doesn’t like saying good-bye at “The End” any more than her readers do. So here for your reading pleasure, available at last in compilation form, are novellas and...

Embark on a historical exploration with William Stephens's enlightening work, "An Account of The Growth of Deism in England." Immerse yourself in a narrative that unfolds the intellectual and philosophical currents that shaped the landscape of religious thought in England.As Stephens delves into the historical context, discover the progression of Deism and its impact on religious discourse, intellectual circles, and societal perspectives. The pages come alive with...