An amazing book, written by the Reverend E.J. Hardy.Oscar Wilde praised it extravagantly: "It is a complete handbook to an earthly Paradise, and its author may be regarded as the Murray of matrimony and the Baedeker of bliss."This book provides something really useful and thought-provoking, as well as entertaining, for anyone contemplating or living in the state of matrimony."We strongly recommend this book as one of the best of wedding presents. It is a complete hand...

Every family of bees, when fully constituted, comprises a queen, several thousands of labourers, and several hundreds of drones. It is usual for naturalists, in giving an account of these insects, to commence with the Queen; but I, though a very loyal subject, shall give precedence to the labouring population, as constituting by far the most numerous portion of the family, and as being the most continuously and actively employed. These are the bees on which Dr. Watts so beautifully fixed t...

And yet before the first year of married life has ended, most people discover that Skelton's subject, "How to be happy though married," was not an unpractical one. Then they know that the path upon which they have entered may be strewn with thorns instead of with roses, unless mutual forbearance and mutual respect guard the way. The old bachelor who said that marriage was "a very harmless amusement" would not have pronounced such an unconditional judgment had he known more about it.

Using our imagination as we travel through each page, lets travel with Edward John Izrael's journey.

I suppose the impulse to write this book dates back to my shame and anger in India when men and women of my own race extolled suttee, and the amazement with which I first saw the memorials of Hindu kings, with the sati’s couching forms.But the impulse was slight, and would have slept but for a publisher’s interest. Messrs. Allen & Unwin passed on to me questions asked about suttee by their reader when reporting on my share in Three Eastern Plays. Receiving my reply, they suggested ...

In a poignant narrative, a father chronicles his family's emotional odyssey as their faith is put to the test by a child's life-threatening illness. Amidst hospital vigils, fervent prayers, and the agony of uncertainty, they grapple with their deepest fears. Yet, within this crucible of pain emerges a story of enduring hope, the resilience of love, and the precious moments of grace that illuminate their darkest days. This true story is not merely about struggle, but a celebration of the pe...

From the visionary mind of Lord Dunsany, the Irish peer whose lyrical, fantastical prose inspired generations of fantasy and horror writers, comes this essential collection of diverse short stories.Some Short Stories by Lord Dunsany showcases his genius for blending high fantasy, subtle horror, and whimsical satire. Dunsany's work builds vast, mythic landscapes and then turns his unique vision on human absurdity.Tales where the mundane meets the ma...

In truth, it is every man's dream to have the ability to satisfy his partner during sex. However, when the issue of premature ejaculation arises as well as the lack of skills and techniques needed to maintain a successful sex life, most men do not know the answer to their dilemma.In turn, his confidence in bed has immediately shattered due to his inability to bring pleasure to his partner. Suffering through premature ejaculation is a completely joy kill for many men during sex, and...

This book critically examines how the narrative of global economic competition was used to rationalize college preparatory curriculum for all high school students and promote charter schools in Detroit. Using mixed qualitative and quantitative methods, the study identifies neighborhood risk factors undermining students’ academic success, along with the positive effects of churches and service centers as mitigating forces. The authors focus on a range of topics and issues including market c...

There was a time, lost in the mists of antiquity, when the dreamer could wander his fantasy land at will and set down his/her experiences on paper at leisure, without worrying about deadlines and contracts: when he/she could pen his words without worrying whether his book will hit the bestseller charts or not: when writing was pure pleasure. Lord Dunsany was a product of those times. A Dreamer's Tales is exactly that: a bunch of stories, fables and legends (and some pieces which defy any k...

The Gods of Pegana, by Lord Dunsany, is an imaginative book of fantasy and one of the most important collections compiled of short stories from the early part of the 20th century. Dunsany fully exploits the fantasy and adventure of imaginary lands, which include gods, witches, magic and spirits, The God of Pegana is both an important science fiction work which is both for its ability to be an excellent collection children's fairy tales as well as sophisticated enough to work well at an adu...

How a skeptical FBI agent reached out to a famous psychic for help on a baffling case – and the twenty-five-year crime-solving journey that followedCentring on the investigation of the gruesome John Smith murders that rocked the nation, Chasing Evil is a heart-stopping story of murder, justice and finding help in unexpected places.In the summer of 1998, FBI agent Bob Hilland reluctantly picked up the phone to call the famous psychi...