The story revolves around the theme of environmentalism and the consequences of human actions on the natural world. It imagines a future where humanity has caused irreparable damage to the Earth's ecosystems, leading to the extinction of many species. The title "The Unprotected Species" likely refers to the vulnerable state of these animals in the face of human encroachment and exploitation.

How to Judge Architecture by Russell Sturgis is a practical guide designed to help readers understand and appreciate the art of architecture. The book introduces key architectural principles, terminology, and styles, providing a clear and accessible explanation of how to evaluate buildings. Sturgis encourages readers to consider not only the aesthetic aspects of architecture but also its functionality, historical significance, and cultural context.With a focus on making architecture approa...

"The Magician's Show Box, and Other Stories" is a collection of children's stories authored by Lydia Maria Child and Caroline Sturgis Tappan. Lydia Maria Child was a prominent American author, known for her works advocating for social justice and her contributions to children's literature. Caroline Sturgis Tappan was also a writer and poet, recognized for her literary achievements.This anthology features a selection of imaginative and moralistic tales designed to entertain and educate youn...

When a brutal murder and a firebombed art gallery shatter the peace of Ridge Creek, former Army Ranger turned detective, Aaron Birch, finds himself pulled into a dark conspiracy hiding beneath the surface of his hometown.At the center is Isabelle Klein - brilliant, enigmatic, and possibly a killer. As Birch digs deeper, he uncovers a hidden ledger tied to political corruption, secret deals and a global shadow organization known only as the Order of Vesta.As the body count r...

The Black Directive: Blood TiesAaron Birch thought he had buried his past—until it came back with a hit list.The ancient Order of Vesta is crumbling. Its most powerful members are being executed one by one.A phantom is systematically dismantling the Order from within. A killer who knows its secrets better than anyone leaves a cryptic message for Isabelle: "We’re hunting the same ghosts. But your blood runs deeper than you know."Aaron Birch makes unexpected a...

A delicate boy at an English public school forms an attachment to an older pupil that is the whole of his emotional life. Sturgis kept an open house at Windsor where Henry James and Edith Wharton were regulars and did needlework while his guests talked; this quiet novel about a schoolboy's love was published in 1891 and says, without ever saying, what could not then be said.

In a Southern town cloaked in deceptiveness, J.D. confronts his own shadow as he oscillates between the love for his dying wife and a forbidden affair. Within the community's polished veneer, J.D.’s moral compass falters, jeopardizing everything he holds dear. As he negotiates the precarious dance of fidelity and infidelity, the tale exposes the human capacity for betrayal and redemption. It unravels the profound complexities of relationships, the turmoil of conflicting desires, and the qu...

Tim’s real name was not Tim: so much is certain. What it was, I have never inquired. The nickname had been bestowed on him so early in life that the memory of such men and women as knew him ran not to the contrary. Tim was Tim by immemorial custom; even his father, who had little reverence for established usages, never thought of altering this one, and, as one name is as good as another, we too will call him by the only one by which he was ever known.Tim was a slightly-made, lean, ...

THE view of the Immortality of Man which I have the privilege of stating is, broadly speaking, that of the Buddhist religion. But Buddhism, like many other great religions, is divided into main churches and subdivided into sects: and we find conspicuously two broad divisions, commonly called Northern and Southern Buddhism,—the former having its recognized centre in the north of India, in Nepaul; the latter in Ceylon. The history, the significance, and the relations of these two divisions c...

Lilith had been cursed from the moment she was born. For months she had been silent but now, she finally opens up and tells her side of the story. She had always insisted that a demon, caused her to do the unspeakable actions that landed her a stay -in the hospital for the criminally insane.

In "How to Judge Architecture: A Popular Guide to the Appreciation of Buildings," Russell Sturgis deftly navigates the intricacies of architectural criticism through engaging prose and clarity. With an accessible approach, Sturgis demystifies architectural styles'—ranging from classical to modern'—while providing readers with the analytical tools necessary to appreciate the aesthetic and functional qualities of buildings. The book situates itself within the 19th-century conversation on arc...

“The view of the Immortality of Man which I have the privilege of stating is, broadly speaking, that of the Buddhist religion. But Buddhism, like many other great religions, is divided into main churches and subdivided into sects: and we find conspicuously two broad divisions, commonly called Northern and Southern Buddhism, the former having its recognized centre in the north of India, in Nepaul; the latter in Ceylon. The history, the significance, and the relations of these two divisions ...