In 'The 'Fan Kwae' at Canton Before Treaty Days 1825-1844', William C. Hunter meticulously examines the intricate tapestry of foreign merchants in Canton during a pivotal period of early Western engagement in China. Hunter employs a rich historiographical approach, blending narrative and analysis to delineate the socio-economic dynamics and cultural exchanges between Western traders and the Chinese populace. The work is contextualized within the larger framework of imperial ambitions and t...

Colonel William Crosbie Hunter was a businessman and self-help writer. His books set forth his personal philosophy on health, happiness, human relations, and success in the business world.

This Seventh Omnibus edition of Tales from the Canyons of the Damned is loaded with fifteen sharp, suspenseful, thought provoking short stories - from thirteen of today’s top speculative fiction writers.Tales from the Canyons of the Damned (canyonsofthedamned.com) is a dark science fiction, horror, & slipstream magazine we've been working on since 2015. What is Dark Science Fiction and Horror? Think of it as a literary Twilight Zone, Night Gallery, or Outer Limits, it's Netflix's B...

In his internal administration Lord Mayo had to encounter two imperative, and at first sight, irreconcilable necessities. The one was the necessity for consolidation, the other was the necessity for decentralisation. The new India which Lord Dalhousie had conquered and annexed, could only be made a safe India by rendering the resources of each part available for the protection of the whole. It could no longer be mainly held from the sea-board. Its security depended on a network of strategi...

Dollars and Sense by William Crosbie Hunter is an insightful guide to personal finance, budgeting, and economic understanding. Written in an accessible style, this classic work explains financial responsibility, money management principles, and practical strategies for achieving long-term financial stability and success.

Each evening, just before retiring, we will have a little Round-Up of the day's doings, of the problems in our business and home life, of our hopes and ambitions. We'll try to solve perplexities, dissolve worries, absolve ourselves from pull-backs, and resolve to better our lives. We'll plan and prepare that we may have more poise—efficiency—peace; that's Pep. We'll learn how to establish helpful thought habit that our lives may be full of gladsome notes instead of gruesome gloom. We'll ai...

This book will be welcomed by those who are square, ambitious and patient. It is not theory. It is not preaching. These chapters will be old friends to you, and you may read a few minutes or a few hours. You may read and re-read as often as you wish, for you will always find some new truth impressed on you every time you read. Keep this book, carry it with you, and you will be benefited. Worry and fear will fade and peace and courage will grow within you the more you study these pages.

Light-hearted essays and reflections on daily life and humor.

Each evening, just before retiring, we will have a little Round-Up of the day's doings, of the problems in our business and home life, of our hopes and ambitions.We'll try to solve perplexities, dissolve worries, absolve ourselves from pull-backs, and resolve to better our lives.We'll plan and prepare that we may have more poise—efficiency—peace; that's Pep.We'll learn how to establish helpful thought habit that our lives may be full of gladsome notes instead of grueso...

Each evening, just before retiring, we will have a little Round-Up of the day's doings, of the problems in our business and home life, of our hopes and ambitions. We'll try to solve perplexities, dissolve worries, absolve ourselves from pull-backs, and resolve to better our lives. We'll plan and prepare that we may have more poise—efficiency—peace; that's Pep. We'll learn how to establish helpful thought habit that our lives may be full of gladsome notes instead of gruesome gloom. We'll ai...

The most comprehensive book on story structure for half-hour comedy, dramedy, and sitcom pilots.Writing TV Comedy describes in detail the most common structures used for half-hour comedy, dramedy, and sitcom pilots. From classic multicams to modern, serialized, single-cam dramedies, you'll learn every major element required to write the perfect pilot. While most books only discuss two-act, non-premise pilots for episodic shows, this book c...

Discover the fascinating world of finance and economics with William Crosbie Hunter's insightful work, "Dollars and Sense." This compelling book delves into the intricacies of money management, exploring how financial decisions impact our lives and society as a whole.Hunter expertly navigates the principles of economics, offering readers a clear understanding of how to make informed choices about their finances. From budgeting to investment strategies, this...