Finalist for the 2026 Eric Hoffer Book AwardDesire draws them together. What follows is never simple.A brand-new collection of five gay-themed stories by John Stewart Wynne (Lambda Literary Award-nominated author of the novel The Red Shoes) about how desire re-shapes us. Ranging in locations from East Hampton to the Scottish Highlands to Provincetown and Tahiti, the stories vary in...

In "The Apparatus Used by the Greeks and Romans in the Setting of Fractures and the Reduction of Dislocations," John Stewart Milne explores the ancient techniques and tools employed by early civilizations in the treatment of bone injuries. The book delves into the historical context of medical practices, highlighting the ingenuity of Greek and Roman physicians. Milne meticulously describes various apparatuses, their construction, and their application in real-life scenarios, providing read...

"Brock Centenary, 1812-1912" by John Stewart Carstairs is a commemorative work that reflects on the life and legacy of Major-General Sir Isaac Brock, a key figure in the War of 1812. The book delves into Brock's military strategies, leadership qualities, and his pivotal role in the defense of Canada against American forces. Carstairs meticulously chronicles the events leading up to Brock's heroic actions, providing readers with a vivid portrayal of the historical context and the significan...

This Element provides a systematic analysis of Aristotle's theory of justice in exchange as developed in Nicomachean Ethics Book V. It examines Aristotle's distinction between voluntary exchanges (commutative justice) and involuntary transactions (corrective justice), explaining how proportional reciprocity in voluntary exchange secures an equitable balance between parties of different contributions, while corrective justice redresses unjust gains and losses in involuntary transgressions. ...

My early years in the 50s was a bad time for me, being sent to a school for bad boys in Glasgow for 18 months. Among the street wise Glasgow boys, I had a lot to learn about life. I never got much love from my father, but mother made up for that. There were ten in the family, six boys and four girls. We were very close. Joined the army in 1960 and I loved it for 13 years 321 days with medical discharge for hearing loss. Managed a pub for four years, was a continental coach driver. I joined...

Written for both families and clinicians, What Helps When Children and Families Struggle offers an introduction to attachment theory as it relates to family life. The authors weave a simple and clear discussion of what families can do to support strong connections and what to do when things have fallen off track. Consistent with a relational focus on mental health the authors strongly advocate the use of family therapy as the entry point to mental health services when a family member is st...

In bygone superstitious times lightning and thunder were regarded as supernatural visitations. But as these phenomena became better understood, and men learned how to avoid their destructive power, the superstition was gradually dispelled. Thus it is with Earthquakes: the more clearly they are understood, the more confident in the universality of law will man become, and the more will his mental condition be advanced. In his ‘History of Civilisation in England,’ Buckle has laid considerabl...

In "The Apparatus Used by the Greeks and Romans in the Setting of Fractures and Dislocations," John Stewart Milne meticulously explores the surgical methodologies and instruments employed in ancient antiquity. Blending detailed historical analysis with a systematic examination of medical apparatus, Milne constructs a vivid picture of the clinical practices that shaped early orthopedic medicine. His careful documentation reflects a combination of literary precision and scientific inquiry, c...

Encompassing an era marked by burgeoning global trade and political transformation, 'A Short View of the Laws Now Subsisting with Respect to the Powers of the East India Company' presents a comprehensive examination of colonial institutional dynamics. This anthology delves into the intricacies of legal frameworks that governed one of the most influential commercial enterprises of the 18th century. Through a tapestry of investigative essays and analytical treatises, the collection highlight...

A Short View of the Laws Now Subsisting with Respect to the Powers of the East India Company offers an incisive examination of the complex legal frameworks governing one of the most powerful trading entities of its era. The anthology navigates through a myriad of legislative perspectives, from pragmatic commentary on commercial regulations to eloquent expositions of colonial governance, reflecting the diverse methodologies and literary styles of its contributing authors. The texts brought ...

Rome has long since fallen; the legions have retreated. A Gothic overlord, Theoderic the Great, is master of Italy. He is an Arian - a heretic to most - but a tolerant monarch whose stature as a leader is unquestioned. Yet in later years, his anger bares down upon those he honored most.A Roman Briton of ancient lineage is befriended buy the Gothic King and also by Boethius, the greatest Roman of his day and one much honored until the King destroys him. Caught between two loyalties,...

The ageing Emperor Tiberius, in his fortress-villa on the island of Capri, still rules his empire. He knows he must choose his successor. Should it be the woefully inexperienced young Caligula, or someone with power and might? In Rome, the powerful Sejanus, Prefect of the Praetorial Guard, is plotting and waiting - impatiently.Tiberius sends the Tribune, Lucius Gracchus Valerius, to the East to rally the legions on his behalf and to seek support among the people, especially in the ...