Tracing the material and intellectual development of one of the nation’s leading law schoolsOver two centuries, UVA Law evolved from a regional, segregated law school into a nationally recognized leader in legal education. As this collection highlights, its changing curriculum—always in conversation with broader historical, cultural, and social forces—proved crucial to this profound transformation. Initially shaped by white Southern perspectives on race, gender, an...

50 Medieval Historical Novels surveys the medieval past as it has been repeatedly reimagined across romance, adventure, Gothic fantasy, chivalric chronicle, religious allegory, and nationalist historical fiction. Ranging from Arthurian legend and crusading narratives to courtly intrigue, outlawry, and imagined reconstructions of feudal society, the volume places canonical medieval texts beside later works that transform the period into a site of ethical conflict and popular entertainment. ...

TOO BIG TO FIT MY WIFE ... FORBIDDEN SEDUCTIONHe has a BIG "ego", and he won't take no for an answer from my innocent little wife.She's no cheater and has never even seen "it" so big before. No way will she give it up.He's an arrogant alpha that desires domination, totally.He's ROUGH, Hard-drilling and spills a hot bucketload oh so deep....

The novel follows the adventures of Dick Hamilton, a young millionaire who, along with his friends, becomes involved in various exciting and daring escapades. In this particular installment, Dick Hamilton and his friends embark on an adventure involving an airship. Airships were a popular and fascinating topic during the early 20th century, and this book capitalizes on the public's interest in aviation and exploration.As the title suggests, the story centers around the use of an airship, a...

In this particular installment of the series, the story likely follows the adventures of the protagonist, Dick Hamilton, as he navigates his involvement with a football team. The novel blends elements of sports, adventure, and moral lessons suitable for young readers.Howard Roger Garis's writing style is characterized by its lively narratives, wholesome values, and engaging plots that appeal to children and teenagers. His books often feature strong moral messages, emphasizing courage, team...

Dick Hamilton's Fortune; Or, The Stirring Doings of a Millionaire's Son by Howard Roger Garis is a captivating novel that delves into the adventures of Dick Hamilton, the son of a wealthy industrialist. Set in the early 20th century, this book follows Dick as he navigates the challenges and opportunities brought by his family's fortune. Authored by Howard Roger Garis, a prolific writer of children's literature, this installment is part of the beloved Dick Hamilton series, known for its exc...

The editors at www.fantasticstoriesoftheimagination.com present thirty-two wonderful tales of fantasy in this completely revised second edition text. More than seven hundred and fifty pages for your reading pleasure. Escape today! 'Immortal' by Shariann Lewitt; 'The Thing in the Attic' by James Blish; 'To Serve A Prince' by B.W. Clough; 'Red Nails' by Robert E. Howard; 'Your Name Is Eve' by Michael M. Jones; 'The Knights of Arthur' by Frederik Pohl; 'Go Through' by Alma Alexander; 'Piper i...

Ernest Renan was one of the leading lights of the Parisian intellectual scene in the second half of the nineteenth century. A philologist, historian, and biblical scholar, he was a prominent voice of French liberalism and secularism. Today most familiar in the English-speaking world for his 1882 lecture “What Is a Nation?” and its definition of a nation as an “everyday plebiscite,” Renan was a major figure in the debates surrounding the Franco-Prussian War, the Paris Commune, and the birth...

Ernest Renan was one of the leading lights of the Parisian intellectual scene in the second half of the nineteenth century. A philologist, historian, and biblical scholar, he was a prominent voice of French liberalism and secularism. Today most familiar in the English-speaking world for his 1882 lecture “What Is a Nation?” and its definition of a nation as an “everyday plebiscite,” Renan was a major figure in the debates surrounding the Franco-Prussian War, the Paris Commune, and the birth...

From haunting ghost stories to classic fairy tales, Going Public … In Shorts! is a collection of forty classic and lesser-known works by history's greatest writers.Among the stories included are "The Death of a Government Clerk," Anton Chekhov's defining vignette; "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County," Mark Twain's comedic story that earned him national fame; "The Gift of the Magi," O. Henry's masterful Christmastime tale about love and sacrifice; and "The Stor...

A moving portrait of how black Americans have spoken out against injustice—with speeches by Thurgood Marshall, Shirley Chisholm, Jesse Jackson, and more.In "full-throated public oratory, the kind that can stir the soul", this unique anthology collects the transcribed speeches of the twentieth century's leading African American cultural, literary, and political figures, many never before available in printed form ( Minneapolis Star-Tribune...

Shanghai-born and later Hong Kongresident shipowner TUNG CHAO-YUNG (19121982) is remembered worldwide as a champion for Chinese shipping, founding the companies Chinese Maritime Transport and Island Navigation, and pioneering container shipping for Asia in Orient Overseas Container Line/OOCL. Despite coming from a humble background, by the time of his death he controlled a huge fleet of passenger liners, bulk carriers, tankers, and container ships, while also being diversified into port te...