The imperturbable Englishman Phileas Fogg attempts to makes an exciting journey around the World in 80 Days. By his side is the ever resourceful and faithful Passpartout and on his heels is the determined Detective Fix.Jules Verne's classic story brims with colour and adventure as we follow Mr Fogg around the globe through all the travails of Victorian transportation, death defying escapes and ferocious weather. Will he return to London in time to win his wager? Will he return home...

Ruthless Pride - Naima SimonePride made him what he is. But desire might change him forever...Millionaire CEO Joshua Lowell earned his icy reserve and arrogant pride through painful experience. He refuses to allow gorgeous but determined reporter Sophie Armstrong to dredge up his family’s dark past — or circulate rumours of his secret child. But Joshua’s fierce pride is at war with his heated desire for Sophie, the only woman who c...

Mills & Boon Desire — Luxury, scandal, desire — welcome to the lives of the elite.One Steamy Night - Brenda JacksonWestmoreland family friend Jaxon Ravnel is in Wyoming to consummate his fiery attraction to Nadia Novak. But unbeknownst to him, Nadia has her own plan for seduction. Their pleasure-filled night is full of surprises. Nadia leaves believing Jaxon isn’t ready for love…and he leaves wanting to make her his wife! Now Jaxon is playing by hi...

In 'The Greatest Christmas Classics of All Time', the enchanting magic of the Christmas season unfolds through a tapestry of diverse literary styles and rich cultural narratives. This anthology curates an impressive range of works, each capturing the essence of Christmas—from the warmth of familial gatherings to introspective reflections on peace and goodwill. Spanning genres from heartwarming tales to profound allegories, the collection offers a compelling blend of both popular and lesser...

In the enchanting anthology "Santa's Christmas Library," readers will discover an extraordinary assemblage of narratives and poems spanning diverse literary styles and epochs. This collection elegantly weaves tales of yuletide cheer, warmth, and wonder, capturing timeless themes from the comfort of familiar traditions to the joy of unexpected surprises. With its eclectic selection, from the nostalgic to the whimsical, the anthology not only traverses a vast array of genres but also reflect...

This volume examines the similarities between the Indian and Latin American philosophical traditions while also highlighting how these similarities have materialized differently in the Indian or in the Latin American context. The essays in the volume use identifiable conceptual categories that not only pairs some of the Indian philosophical works with corresponding Latin American philosophical works but also highlight the differences and unique developments in each philosophical tradition....

'How many things dismissed out of hand yesterday turn out to be true tomorrow?'Written in the first half of the career of Jules Verne, the twin volumes of From the Earth to the Moon and Around the Moon tell the daring story of the Journey to the Moon aboard an American projectile blown into the skies by gunpowder. A powerfully innovative tale, it introduces such paradigm revolutions as escape velocity, weightlessness, "slingshot trajectories," and ...

Today we take for granted the exploration of the fascinating submarine depths of the oceans, so ubiquitous are its many representations on our screens. It is therefore surprising to realise that in his thrilling 1869 novel Jules Verne was anticipating much which was then not even imagined by science.The enigmatic Captain Nemo takes his awe-inspiring Nautilus around the Oceans of the world exploring the deep with its wonders and horrors. The story is narrated by Professor Aronax, wh...

Geologist Otto Lidenbrock is perusing an ancient Icelandic manuscript when he discovers a mysterious encrypted note. The message reveals the account of a sixteenth-century explorer who claims to have found a passageway to the center of the earth.In his quest to penetrate the planet’s primordial secrets, the impetuous professor, together with his quaking nephew, Axel, and their devoted guide, Hans, sets off immediately for Iceland. Descending through the belly of a ...

"Mysterious Island" by Jules Verne is an adventure novel that follows a group of five castaways who are stranded on a remote and uncharted island in the Pacific Ocean. After escaping from a Confederate prison during the American Civil War in a hot air balloon, they find themselves on this mysterious island with limited resources. Using their ingenuity, they work together to survive, build a new life, and explore the island, which is filled with strange phenomena and hidden dangers. Through...

"Tormey and Townshend have succeeded not only in making accessible the notoriously evasive ideas of ‘Post-Marxist’ thinkers, they have begun the vital work of critically examining their contribution to Marx’s project of overcoming capitalism."- James Martin, Goldsmiths, University of London"Excellent textbook - critical, challenging and thoroughly engaging!"- Richard White, Sheffield Hallam University"In lang...

Texas-Sized Scandal - Katherine GarberaHouston philanthropist Melinda Perry always played by the rules. Getting pregnant by a mob boss’s son was certainly never in the playbook–until now. Can they contain the fallout...and maybe even turn their forbidden affair into forever?California Secrets - Jules BennettEthan Michaels is on a mission to reclaim the resort his mother built. Then he’s sidetracked by sexy Harper Williams – only to ...