****WINNER of The Kitschies Red Tentacle Award 2023***An epic fantasy with rich world-building and a wry take on genre conventions from a Betty Trask Award-winning author--***Inar is Master Builder for the Kingdom of Mishig-Tenh. Life is hard after the Kingdom lost the war against the League of Free Cities. Doubly so since his father betrayed the King and paid the ultimate price. And now the King’s terrifying chancellor and torturer in chief has arrived and instruct...

"A memorable addition to the literature about the summer's game" from the author of Shoeless Joe—the basis for the film Field of Dreams ( Detroit Free Press).Bearing W. P. Kinsella's trademark combination of "sweet-natured prose and a richly imagined world," The Iowa Baseball Confederacy tells the story of Gideon Clark, a man on a quest ( The Philadelphia Inquirer). He is out to prove ...

The invasion of the future has begun.Literary legends including Steven Millhauser, Junot Diáz, Amiri Baraka, and Katharine Dunn have attacked the borders of the every day. Like time traveling mad-scientists, they have concocted outrageous creations from the future. They have seized upon tales of technology gone wrong and mandated that pulp fiction must finally grow up.In these wildly-speculative stories you will discover the company that controls the world from an alley in ...

From the author of Shoeless Joe, the book that inspired the movie Field of Dreams.In the tradition of his bestselling Shoeless Joe, W.P. Kinsella has created another literary baseball classic. A warm tale of magic, humor and the power of a second chance, its hero is Joe McCoy, an unemployed newspaper writer who by some bizarre circumstances is now a fugitive from the FBI. There's only one thing left for Joe to do – go home to Iowa and tell his story to the only two men who just mig...

Delivered at the Sorbonne in 1919 as part of the Conférences Louis Liard series, this lecture by William Paton Ker offers a learned and admiring study of Sir Walter Scott. Rather than telling a story, it reflects on Scott's enduring literary importance, placing his work within a rich world where history, character, and national identity are closely bound together. Framed by an international academic setting, the text reads as both criticism and tribute, inviting readers into a thoughtful e...

Livingstone begins by detailing Slessor's early life in Dundee, Scotland, where she grew up in poverty. Despite her difficult circumstances, Slessor's strong Christian faith and sense of purpose led her to join the Presbyterian Church's missionary work in Nigeria. The biography traces her arrival in Calabar in 1876 and her determination to live among the local people, learning their language, customs, and gaining their trust.Slessor’s work went beyond traditional missionary activities. She...

Set against the backdrop of the Great War, the novel likely portrays the patriotic fervor and spirit of heroism prevalent at the time. Through the adventures of the protagonists, readers are likely to encounter themes of bravery, sacrifice, loyalty, and national pride.Given its publication date and subject matter, "Two Daring Young Patriots" is likely to offer readers an exciting and action-packed narrative filled with suspenseful escapades and stirring portrayals of heroism in the face of...

A "warmhearted" small-town novel, full of "endearing characters and baseball lore," by the author of Shoeless Joe ( Publishers Weekly).Mike Houle is a college all-star second baseman in his junior year when he turns down a fourth-round draft pick offer from the Montreal Expos. He'll finish his business degree and try his luck again next year.But Mike's final year in college sees his performance take a downward slide, and his big league dre...

A journey to the home of the Esquimaux in Greenland during the mid Nineteenth Century exploring the Native customs and habits.

From the author of Shoeless Joe, the book that inspired the movie Field of Dreams.Mike Houle is a college all-star second baseman in his junior year when he turns down a fourth-round draft pick offer from the Montreal Expos. He'll finish his business degree and try his luck again next year. But Mike's final year in college sees his performance take a downward slide, and his big league dreams are going the way of his stats. When Mike's agent offers him a chance to play in the Cornbe...

The story is set in the 14th century, during the reign of Edward III, and follows the adventures of a young hero named Edgar. Known for his bravery and readiness, Edgar becomes entangled in the political and military affairs of the time.As the plot unfolds, Edgar faces various challenges and adventures, reflecting the turbulent and dynamic nature of the period. The novel likely includes themes of chivalry, honor, and loyalty, as Edgar navigates through battles, court intrigues, and persona...

In "Sir Walter Scott: A Lecture at the Sorbonne," W. P. Ker delivers a profound analysis of the life and works of one of literature's most influential figures. This compelling lecture situates Scott within the canon of Romantic literature, examining the themes of nationalism, history, and literary innovation that permeate his oeuvre. Ker employs a resonant, accessible style, infused with scholarly rigor, reflecting the intellectual vitality of the early twentieth century, when the tension ...