In The Liberty to Take Fish, Thomas Blake Earle offers an incisive and nuanced history of the long American Revolution, describing how aspirations to political freedom coupled with the economic imperatives of commercial fishing roiled relations between the young United States and powerful Great Britain.The American Revolution left the United States with the "liberty to take fish" from the waters of the North Atlantic. Indispensable to the economic health of the new...

Thinking about feelings is the goal for this book. Thinking provides a rational interpretation of our feelings and the realization of "it's not my fault." The ideas in this book were developed over many years of practice in clinical social work during which individuals were counseled about a wide variety of emotional issues. The life challenges experienced by these individuals are likely similar to what you may be experiencing and may help you toward a positive resolution of your own life ...

Whether you're a long-time fan of Thomas Hardy's works or a first-time reader who is curious about the author of such masterpieces as Tess of the d'Urbervilles and Far From the Madding Crowd, this collection of short stories offers a gratifying introduction to the renowned British naturalist's literary talent.

A Pair of Blue Eyes is a novel by Thomas Hardy, published in 1873, first serialised between September 1872 and July 1873. It was Hardy's third novel, but the first to bear his name on publication. The book describes the love triangle of a young woman, Elfride Swancourt, and her two suitors from very different backgrounds. Stephen Smith is a socially inferior but ambitious young man who adores her and with whom she shares a country background. Henry Knight is the respectable, established, o...

Confessions of an English Opium-Eater is an autobiographical account written by Thomas De Quincey, about his laudanum (opium and alcohol) addiction and its effect on his life. The Confessions was "the first major work De Quincey published and the one which won him fame almost overnight..." First published anonymously in September and October 1821 in the London Magazine, the Confessions was released in book form in 1822, and again in 1856, in an edition revised by De Quincey. As originally ...

Harlequin® Presents brings you a collection of four new titles! This Presents box set includes:THE ITALIAN'S CHRISTMAS SECRETOne Night With Consequencesby Sharon KendrickWhen chauffeur Keira Ryan drives into a snowdrift, she and Matteo Valenti must find a hotel—and end up spending one sizzling night! It's Christmastime again before Matteo uncovers Keira's secret. Now it's time to claim his heir…THE SULTAN DEMANDS HIS H...

Harlequin® Presents brings you a collection of four new titles! This Presents box set includes:**A VIRGIN TO REDEEM THE BILLIONAIREBy Dani Collins**Ruthless billionaire Kaine has just given Gisella a shocking ultimatum: use her spotless reputation to save his own or he’ll ruin her family for betraying him! But uncovering sweet Gisella’s virginity makes Kaine want her for so much more than revenge...CROWN PRINCE’S BOUGHT BRIDE

"Benjamin Britten: Source Stories of Twelve Operas" is a collection that delves into the origins of Benjamin Britten's operas. These captivating works are firmly entrenched in the international repertoire, with performances spanning the globe. According to Operabase, Britten's operas are more frequently staged than those of any other composer born in the 20th century, surpassed only by Puccini and Richard Strauss.

Named by the proprietors from Gloucester, Massachusetts, New Gloucester began as a frontier town, as it was the most inland settlement in Maine at the time. Incorporated in 1774, the town has been called home by such notables as mapmaker and author Moses Greenleaf, artist D. D. Coombs, original proprietor of the town of Foxcroft Joseph E. Foxcroft, traveling minister Ephraim Stinchfield, Abraham Lincoln's secretary of treasury William Pitt Fessenden, and abolitionist Samuel Fessenden. Shak...

It is a story that will cause some to think and some to prepare as you witness some of the trials and tribulations that can occur when family and friends are omitted by proof of the main character portrayed. It will open your mind to a realization that most of us have never given any thoughts or considerations to its presence.

Transform from a confused beginner into a confident problem-solver with this practical guide to programming logic. Perfect for your morning commute, this encouraging audio experience replaces intimidating jargon with accessible analogies. Stop blindly copying tutorials and start rewiring your brain to think like a professional software developer.Whether you are upskilling for a career change or tackling your first tech project, mastering core coding concepts has never felt this ach...

Trace the immersive culinary history of a minced meat patty that conquered global pop culture and shaped modern society. Perfect for a nostalgic road trip or your daily commute, this evocative journey transports you from bustling roadside diners to gleaming fast-food empires. Experience the sizzle of the grill while exploring how a quick meal for factory workers transformed into an international emblem of both comfort and controversy.As you prep dinner or unwind for the evening, le...