Time and Time-Tellers is a fascinating exploration of the history, science, and cultural significance of timekeeping devices, authored by James W. Benson. This comprehensive work delves into humanity’s enduring quest to measure and understand the passage of time, tracing the evolution of time-telling instruments from ancient sundials and water clocks to the intricate mechanical watches and chronometers of the nineteenth century. Benson, a renowned watchmaker, combines technical expertise w...

Popular children's book, from the Canoe and Campfire series, first published in 1912.

Fifteen Years in Hell is a harrowing and deeply personal memoir by Luther Benson, first published in 1879, chronicling his prolonged and devastating struggle with alcoholism. The book offers an unflinching look into the author’s descent into addiction, beginning with his early life in Indiana, where he was raised in a loving and religious family. Despite a promising start, Benson’s experimentation with alcohol quickly spiraled into a relentless and destructive habit that would consume the ...

“The Book of Mormon is the greatest book in the world.” So writes President Ezra Taft Benson on what was to be one of the landmark topics of his presidency.Across the world and throughout The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, an increasing number of men and women are coming to Christ — and growing in Christ — through the Book of Mormon. It is the key to conversion.Joseph Smith called the Book of Mormon “the most correct of any book on earth.” Throughout his presi...

A broad-based approach to preservationAfter completing an extensive survey of preservation programs throughout the United States, authors Virginia O. Benson and Richard Klein saw the need for this comprehensive approach to historic preservation, examining where it has been and where it is going, anticipating that historic preservation must encourage collaborative projects among planning, design, and development professionals.This text focuses on complex eco...

The Third Biennial Report of the Oregon State Highway Commission is an official government publication detailing the activities, progress, and financial status of the Oregon State Highway Commission for the biennial period ending December 31, 1918. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth overview of the Commission’s efforts to develop, improve, and maintain Oregon’s highway infrastructure during a pivotal era of growth and modernization. It includes detailed accounts of road constru...

"It's absolutely delightful, and I would recommend it to anyone who's a fan of Sarah Caudwell, or Agatha Christie, or anyone who loves really clever British murder mysteries set in the '20s." - Gillian Flynn, international bestselling author of Gone Girl.After eight years in South Africa, Charles Knox returns to England a wealthy man, determined to put his past behind him. But when he is invited to Sissingham Hall, the Norfolk home of Sir Neville S...

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Utterly captivating.’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I was completely hooked.’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘One of the best books I have read.’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fantastic… My heart was in my mouth.’ Shaz’s Book Blog Paris, 1941: Going against her mother’s orders, spirited Maggie devotes herself to the Resistance. Her life is a whirlwind of forged passports and secret midnight runs, helping Jews escape Paris...

The thrilling story of the healers, artists and prodigies once persecuted as witches – from the three-time T.S. Eliot Prize-shortlisted poetPOETRY BOOK SOCIETY CHOICEIn her thrilling fourth collection, Midden Witch, Fiona Benson enters the world of familiars, fables and hedge-magic and focuses on the persistent superstition – the fear and false knowledge – that was witchcraft.Telling tales of imagined transformations and sp...

An unfortunate accident, an old grudge, and a Sapphic fake romance.Since A-List actress and Hollywood's sweetheart Wren Acker came out, not only is she at the top of the acting world; she's also crush number one for her queer fanbase. Loving life, loving her job, loving her cat—everything is fantastic. Except that lack of any kind of private life.When a car accident brings her to the ER, the bottom falls out of her world when she realizes that reserved Doct...

The chilling true story of the Spahalski brothers, who looked alike, acted alike—and killed alike . . .Robert Bruce Spahalski and Stephen Spahalski were identical twins. Same hair, same eyes, same thirst for blood. Stephen was the first brother to kill—by viciously bashing in storeowner Ronald Ripley’s head with a hammer.Unlike Stephen, Robert didn’t stop with just one victim. With the cord of an iron, Robert strangled prostitute Morraine Armstrong during s...

In ten days, Hong Kong will pass into the hands of the Chinese—and 007 is on his way there to undertake his most dangerous and thrilling mission yet.In the Australian desert, a nuclear bomb explodes. There are no survivors and no clues about who has made it or detonated it.In England, two police officers are shot dead when they apprehend a cargo vessel in Portsmouth dock. Vast quantities of heroin are later found on board.And in Hong Kong, an explos...