Heedless. Stubborn. Disgraced.Small town Illinois, 1870: "My stepfather was not particularly fond of me to begin with, and now that he'd found out about the baby, he was foaming at the mouth."Desperate to avoid marriage, Nell Lillington refuses to divulge the name of her child's father and accepts her stepfather's decision that the baby be born at a Poor Farm and discreetly adopted.Until an unused padded cell is opened and two small...

The original Harvard Classics Collection contains 51 volumes of the essential works of world literature, showing the progress of man from antics to modern age. In this edition, the original collection is supplemented with the 20 volume Harvard Shelf of Fiction, a selection of the greatest works of fiction.Content:The Harvard Classics:V. 1: Franklin, Woolman & PennV. 2: Plato, Epictetus & Marcus AureliusV. 3: Bacon, Milton, BrowneV. 4: John Milton

Charlotte Brontë’s most beloved novel describes the passionate love between the courageous orphan Jane Eyre and the brilliant, brooding, and domineering Rochester. The loneliness and cruelty of Jane’s childhood strengthens her natural independence and spirit, which prove invaluable when she takes a position as a governess at Thornfield Hall. But after she falls in love with her sardonic employer, her discovery of his terrible secret forces her to make a heart-wrenching choice. Ever since i...

**Founder of a global etiquette school and star of her own Netflix series, Sara Jane Ho teaches readers how to thrive socially in a variety of situations."With her remarkable wit and profound understanding, she serves as an exceptional mentor, showing us all how to navigate life with confidence and grace." ―Drew Barrymore**Etiquette, Sara Jane says, is the glue that holds society together. Humans are social creatures, after all—we need connection to survive. But with global...

For courses in general biology.The world’s most successful majors biology text and media program are better than ever!The 11th Edition of the best-selling Campbell BIOLOGY sets students on the path to success in biology through its clear and engaging narrative, superior skills instruction, innovative use of art and photos, and fully integrated media resources to enhance teaching and learning.To engage learners in d...

How did we get here?For decades, Australia has been pumping money into private education while public schools struggle. Whether it's crumbling classrooms, overworked teachers or cuts to music and STEM programs, the system is reaching breaking point. At the same time, with higher rates of private school attendance and the marketisation of education, parents have increased anxiety when faced with the decision of where to send their child. The current system contributes to greater i...

Do you know why whales sing? Or why pufferfish puff up? Or how coral changes color? You will after you read this book!From the creators of the popular podcast But Why comes a new illuustrated nonfiction series for kids answering all their most curious questions! Featuring tons of sidebars, illustrations, and real questions from real kids, this book will keep young readers engaged as they dive into the pages and the deep blue sea!

Piper Donovan adores her brother. Her sister-in-law is another matter. Self-centered, greedy, and completely annoying, Zara is, inexplicably, the love of Robert's life. Piper puts up with her to maintain peace within the family.When an exquisite gold bracelet goes missing, all the evidence points to Zara as the thief. Piper knows she should go to the police, but she's torn. Is finding justice worth risking the happiness of her entire family?

Avery Fletcher never did anything that was unexpected. That is, until she met Caleb Marshall.Avery was in her last year of college at the University of Southern California when the latest video game, Freyr: God of Fairies launched. Her twin brother Finn also attended school there, but he was far more interested in women and games than he was in his studies. She had gotten into gaming in an effort to spend more time with him, but nothing could have prepared her for Alfheim.I...

'A treat of a read!' Closer____________________________________Flo Greenberg: highly strung. Over-achiever. And desperate for a relaxing Greek holiday with her family.Jamie Kramer: her brother's best friend. Pain in the arse. And somehow on Flo’s relaxing Greek holiday too…With two surprise weeks of sharing meals, boat trips and sun-loungers, Flo must endure the company of this irksomely chiselled Lothario. But after...

HarperCollins is proud to present our range of timeless literary classics.Complete with a Life & Times section, which offers insight into the author, her works and the time of publication, and a handy glossary adapted from the Collins English Dictionary, this Collins Classics Collection will enhance your reading experience of Jane Austen’s novels.PRIDE AND PREJUDICE: Austen's best-loved tale of love, marriage and society in class-conscious Georgian England still delights mo...

Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen is a graceful and perceptive classic about love, family, money, emotion, and judgment. After the death of their father, the Dashwood sisters face financial insecurity and reduced social prospects. Elinor, guided by restraint and reason, and Marianne, ruled by feeling and romantic intensity, respond very differently to disappointment, attraction, and heartbreak. Through their contrasting temperaments, Austen explores the balance between emotional sinceri...