Originally curated by Harvard President Charles W. Eliot as a complete liberal education in fifty volumes, the Harvard Classics gathers philosophy, science, literature, and history into a single indispensable library. Plato's dialogues and Marcus Aurelius's meditations sit alongside Dante's Divine Comedy, Francis Bacon's essays, Charles Darwin's scientific writing, and Benjamin Franklin's autobiography, tracing the foundations of Western thought from ancient Greece to the modern age. Homer...

Brandt and Andrea escape the corporate world to make their fortune in the wilds of Alaska. Little do they know that fortune might come from the heavens and not the land, in the form of an amazing, seemingly impossible diamond.Retired CIA legend Thad Walker and his team of brilliant misfits are drawn in as whispers of the discovery spread, catching the couple in a web of secrecy, danger, and international intrigue. Together, they set out to uncover the diamond's origins. What begins...

Sequel to Man With a Maid. Jack goes to the country with the widow of a friend, her daughter, and her daughter's grandmother. Richard Head, one of the greatest message board posters of all time at Phil Kaplan's site, would often discuss a fantasy just like this one.

Translations from the German (Vol 3 of 3): Tales by Musäus, Tieck, Richter remains significant as a testament to the literary exchange between German and English-speaking cultures during the Romantic era. These translations introduced readers to the rich and diverse literary traditions of Germany, influencing subsequent generations of writers and readers interested in Romantic literature, folklore, and imaginative storytelling.

The novel is a fictional autobiography of a German professor named Diogenes Teufelsdröckh. Through a series of imagined editor's notes, Carlyle presents Teufelsdröckh's philosophical and spiritual musings, interspersed with social commentary and satire.The central theme of "Sartor Resartus" revolves around the search for meaning and truth in a world filled with chaos and confusion. Teufelsdröckh's philosophy challenges conventional societal norms and traditions, questioning the validity of...

"The Tailor Re-tailored." The novel is presented as a manuscript found after the death of a German philosopher named Diogenes Teufelsdröckh, and it purports to be a commentary on the writings of Teufelsdröckh, who presents his philosophy on life, society, and existence. The work is known for its unconventional style and deep philosophical themes."On Heroes, Hero-Worship, and the Heroic in History" is a series of lectures delivered by Thomas Carlyle, first published in 1841. In this work, C...

USA Today BestsellerWhen a scheming marquess's daughter offers her one hundred pounds to publicly kiss a nobleman, a desperate Jessamin Wright agrees. She believes the money will save her failing bookstore and finally free her from her father's debts. But when Jess bursts into an aristocratic party and shocks the entire ton, she never expects to enjoy the outrageous embrace she shares with a grim viscount.Lucius Crawford, Viscount Grimsby, has never met, or...

Named best of the month by New York Post!A deliciously twisty novel of domestic suspense from the #1 internationally bestselling author of The Girl in the Mirror, about a desperate young woman and the manipulative wealthy couple who will stop at nothing to ensure their worst nightmare becomes a dream come true."A gonzo thrill ride; the audacious Rose Carlyle kept me riveted and guessing.... I loved it and you will,...

Chartism by Thomas Carlyle is a powerful political and social essay that examines the unrest, demands, and underlying causes of the Chartist movement in nineteenth-century Britain. Written with Carlyle's characteristic intensity and rhetorical force, the work goes beyond surface-level politics to explore the deeper economic, moral, and social conditions shaping the lives of the working classes. Rather than treating Chartism merely as a political agitation, Carlyle analyzes it as a symptom ...

"History of Friedrich II of Prussia Volume 18" by Thomas Carlyle is a profound exploration of the life and reign of Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Great. Carlyle delves into the complexities of Frederick's character, his military strategies, and his contributions to the state of Prussia. The narrative is rich with historical detail, showcasing the political and social landscape of 18th-century Europe. Carlyle's unique style combines rigorous historical analysis with a vivid stor...

"History of Friedrich II of Prussia Volume 20" by Thomas Carlyle is a detailed exploration of the life and reign of Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Great. Carlyle's narrative is rich with historical context, providing insights into the political, military, and cultural landscape of 18th-century Prussia. The volume delves into Frederick's military campaigns, his reforms, and his relationships with other European powers, showcasing Carlyle's ability to weave a compelling story that...

"History of Friedrich II of Prussia Volume 15" by Thomas Carlyle is a profound exploration of the life and reign of Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Great. Carlyle's narrative delves into the complexities of Frederick's character, his military strategies, and his contributions to the state of Prussia. The volume captures the essence of 18th-century Europe, highlighting the political and social dynamics of the time. Carlyle's vivid prose brings to life the historical events and fig...