Ninette Dreyfus was a cosseted scion of one of France's most prominent Jewish families - a cousin to Albert Einstein and family friend to Colette. But when the Second World War broke out and the Germans occupied Paris, the fall from grace was dramatic. Realising that her fate would be transformed, the teenager soon found herself fleeing the capital for the South, only to fall prey to the Vichy regime. In fear of her life at the hands of the Nazis and their French collaborators, she became ...

The Federalist Papers is a collection of 85 articles and essays written and published anonymously in 1787 and 1788 by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay exhorting voters to ratify the United States Constitution. The controversial arguments first presented here by three of America’s greatest patriots and political theorists are still hotly debated today.This new digital edition of The Federalist Papers includes a table of contents and an image gallery....

In The Porcelain Mask, John Jay Chichester crafts a psychologically charged narrative in which appearance, concealment, and identity become the central instruments of drama. The title itself signals the novel's governing metaphor: the fragile yet polished surface individuals present to the world, beneath which desire, fear, and moral ambiguity accumulate. Written in a refined, evocative prose style, the book draws on traditions of modern psychological fiction and the Gothic-inflected novel...

"Practical Agitation" by John Jay Chapman is a compelling exploration of the role of agitation in social reform and political change. Chapman, a prominent figure in the early 20th century, argues that agitation is essential for awakening public consciousness and inspiring action. He emphasizes the importance of passionate advocacy and the need for individuals to challenge the status quo. Through a series of essays, Chapman illustrates how effective agitation can lead to meaningful progress...

One of the village taxis, a sorry, disreputable affair, with noisily clattering fenders, dashed bumpily along the rural highway and turned with precarious suddenness into the driveway, lined on either side by great walnut trees that formed a leafy tunnel to the big house at the far end. It was, despite considerable age, a magnificent house, and it had been modernized with green-striped awnings and sun rooms. The taxi was heavily loaded with luggage. There was one passenger, a girl of twent...

"The Porcelain Mask" weaves a complex tapestry of intrigue, emotional conflict, and familial tension as it follows Joan Sheridan's return to Greenacres after traveling abroad. Her homecoming is initially joyful, but an unsettling atmosphere quickly emerges with the presence of a mysterious young woman on the porch. Joan faces distress as she learns her stepbrother, Kirklan, has married Helen, a beautiful yet enigmatic figure now occupying Joan's old room. This unexpected change stirs Joan'...

Lewis Lawes was a man who was quite influential in the correctional history of the United States. His writings and his political contacts put him in a unique position to talk constructively about the important criminal justice issues during the 1920s and the 1930s. The topics debated during this time period, juvenile justice, gun control, the death penalty and what the role of prisons should be, are just as relevant today.

This book deals with the life history and work of Ralph Waldo Emerson, an American poet and philosopher.“Emerson represents a protest against the tyranny of democracy. He is the most recent example of elemental hero-worship. His opinions are absolutely unqualified except by his temperament. He expresses a form of belief in the importance of the individual which is independent of any personal relations he has with the world. It is as if a man had been withdrawn from the earth and de...

A riveting drama of marital therapy.Gretchen and Steve have been married for a long time. Living in San Francisco, recently separated, with two children and demanding jobs, they’ve started going to a marriage counselor. Unfolding over the course of ten months and taking place entirely in the marriage counselor’s office, John Jay Osborn’s Listen to the Marriage is the story of a fractured couple in a moment of crisis, and of the person who tries to get them...

Saints are real people who have encountered the same setbacks, struggles, and failures that confront each of us. Join esteemed Church historian Father John Hughes to learn more about the very real lives of your favorite saints.Along the way, you will learn the answers to questions such as Why do we have saints? Who are the saints and how does one become a saint? Why are so many of the saints former priests, nuns, or monks? and Why are so few saints married? Gain clarity and insight...

"Emerson and Other Essays" by John Jay Chapman is a profound exploration of the philosophical and literary contributions of Ralph Waldo Emerson. Chapman, an esteemed essayist and critic, delves into Emerson's transcendentalist ideas, emphasizing the importance of individuality, nature, and self-reliance. Through a series of insightful essays, Chapman not only analyzes Emerson's works but also reflects on their relevance to contemporary society. His eloquent prose invites readers to engage ...

Erudite and inspiring audio course on 22 parables by renowned Catholic historian, author, and homilist Fr. John Jay Hughes.You surely know the parable of the farmer sowing seeds in different kinds of soil, where little of his efforts came to fruition. We usually read it as a story about these different soils. When Jesus first told the story, however, he had something quite different in mind. What was the message Jesus originally intended to convey?Did the y...