"A memorable addition to the literature about the summer's game" from the author of Shoeless Joe—the basis for the film Field of Dreams ( Detroit Free Press).Bearing W. P. Kinsella's trademark combination of "sweet-natured prose and a richly imagined world," The Iowa Baseball Confederacy tells the story of Gideon Clark, a man on a quest ( The Philadelphia Inquirer). He is out to prove ...

****WINNER of The Kitschies Red Tentacle Award 2023***An epic fantasy with rich world-building and a wry take on genre conventions from a Betty Trask Award-winning author--***Inar is Master Builder for the Kingdom of Mishig-Tenh. Life is hard after the Kingdom lost the war against the League of Free Cities. Doubly so since his father betrayed the King and paid the ultimate price. And now the King’s terrifying chancellor and torturer in chief has arrived and instruct...

The invasion of the future has begun.Literary legends including Steven Millhauser, Junot Diáz, Amiri Baraka, and Katharine Dunn have attacked the borders of the every day. Like time traveling mad-scientists, they have concocted outrageous creations from the future. They have seized upon tales of technology gone wrong and mandated that pulp fiction must finally grow up.In these wildly-speculative stories you will discover the company that controls the world from an alley in ...

Delivered at the Sorbonne in 1919 as part of the Conférences Louis Liard series, this lecture by William Paton Ker offers a learned and admiring study of Sir Walter Scott. Rather than telling a story, it reflects on Scott's enduring literary importance, placing his work within a rich world where history, character, and national identity are closely bound together. Framed by an international academic setting, the text reads as both criticism and tribute, inviting readers into a thoughtful e...

Livingstone begins by detailing Slessor's early life in Dundee, Scotland, where she grew up in poverty. Despite her difficult circumstances, Slessor's strong Christian faith and sense of purpose led her to join the Presbyterian Church's missionary work in Nigeria. The biography traces her arrival in Calabar in 1876 and her determination to live among the local people, learning their language, customs, and gaining their trust.Slessor’s work went beyond traditional missionary activities. She...

Set against the backdrop of the Great War, the novel likely portrays the patriotic fervor and spirit of heroism prevalent at the time. Through the adventures of the protagonists, readers are likely to encounter themes of bravery, sacrifice, loyalty, and national pride.Given its publication date and subject matter, "Two Daring Young Patriots" is likely to offer readers an exciting and action-packed narrative filled with suspenseful escapades and stirring portrayals of heroism in the face of...

A "warmhearted" small-town novel, full of "endearing characters and baseball lore," by the author of Shoeless Joe ( Publishers Weekly).Mike Houle is a college all-star second baseman in his junior year when he turns down a fourth-round draft pick offer from the Montreal Expos. He'll finish his business degree and try his luck again next year.But Mike's final year in college sees his performance take a downward slide, and his big league dre...

A journey to the home of the Esquimaux in Greenland during the mid Nineteenth Century exploring the Native customs and habits.

"Treatment of Hemorrhoids and Other Non-Malignant Rectal Diseases" by W. P. Agnew is a comprehensive guide that delves into the various methods of managing and treating hemorrhoids, a common yet often uncomfortable condition. The book provides a thorough examination of the anatomy and physiology of the rectal area, alongside detailed descriptions of the symptoms and causes of hemorrhoids. Agnew emphasizes the importance of understanding the underlying factors contributing to rectal disease...

Livingstone presents Slessor's journey as one filled with adventure and profound faith. He describes how she traveled deep into the Nigerian jungle, settling in Okoyong, an area rife with tribal conflict, superstitions, and practices such as human sacrifice. Through sheer determination, Slessor earned the respect of the local people, mediating disputes and stopping harmful practices such as the killing of twins, which was based on local beliefs that twins were cursed.The biography emphasiz...

BEHOLD! THE EYES OF THE NIGHTMARE AGE!Gather here for the story of Arcana! It is told that long ago the web of her shadow brought about pure darkness and, in her death, she hid her eight eyes throughout the world, sought after by the Unbroken Weave and their band of silk addicts.Look within and gaze upon her eyes: A boy whose words will shock and awe any ears who dare to listen! A junkie on a mission to smuggle the unthinkable for the Unbroken Weave! Girls ...