This book, newly updated, contains now several HTML tables of contents that will make reading a real pleasure! The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook) lists the titles of all novels included in this volume. By clicking on one of those titles you will be redirected to the beginning of that work, where you'll find a new TOC that lists all the chapters and sub-chapters of that specific work. Contents: Compiled and Edited by Charles W. Eliot LL D in 1909, the Harvard C...

Modern Government (originally published in 1936) is a critique of the rapid expansion of state intervention and bureaucracy in Britain during the interwar period. The early 20th century was a crucial period in the making of the modern British state, when its fundamental contours were moulded by conflict and great-power competition. Known for his strong laissez-faire views, the author argues that the growing involvement of the state in economic and social affairs is harmful to indi...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Now a major motion picture directed by Steven Spielberg.“Enchanting . . . Willy Wonka meets The Matrix.”—USA Today • “As one adventure leads expertly to the next, time simply evaporates.”—Entertainment WeeklyA world at stake. A quest for the ultimate prize. Are you ready?In the year 2045, reality is an ugly place. The only time Wade...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The thrilling sequel to the beloved worldwide bestseller Ready Player One, the near-future adventure that inspired the blockbuster Steven Spielberg film.NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE WASHINGTON POST • “The game is on again. . . . A great mix of exciting fantasy and threatening fact.”—The Wall Street JournalAN UNEXPECTED QUEST. TWO WORLDS AT STAKE. ARE YO...

Widely regarded as one of the most powerful works of American literature to emerge from World War I, A Farewell to Arms follows Frederic Henry, an American ambulance driver serving in the Italian army, as he falls in love with Catherine Barkley, an English nurse. Against the brutal backdrop of the Italian campaign, their romance deepens, becoming a temporary refuge from the senseless violence of war.The semi-autobiographical story follows Frederic Henry, an American ambula...

Step into the cafes of 1920s Paris and the bullrings of Spain in Ernest Hemingway’s unforgettable portrait of the Lost Generation. These are men and women drifting through a world forever changed by war, searching for meaning and connection.Follow Jake Barnes, a war scarred American journalist, and Lady Brett Ashley, an independent woman torn between longing and freedom. Along with their circle of disillusioned friends, they move through Europe chasing love, escape, and identity.

This book contains the following works arranged alphabetically by authors last names A Royal Prisoner [Marcel Allain] The Man Who Knew Too Much,The Man Who Was Thursday: a Nightmare [G.K Chesterton] The Hound of the Baskervilles,The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes [Arthur Conan Doyle] The Nebuly Coat [John Meade Falkner] The Chestermarke Instinct,The Middle of Things,The Orange-Yellow Diamond,The Paradise Mystery [Joseph Smith Fletcher] Helen Vardon's Confession,The Singing Bone{R. Austin Freem...

The War is just over. In Venice, a city elaborately and affectionately described, the American Colonel, Richard Cantrell, falls passionately in love with Renata, a young Italian countess who has 'a profile that could break your or anyone else's heart'. Cantrell is embittered, war-scarred and old enough to be Renata's father, but he is overwhelmed by the selflessness and freshness of the love she is offering.

The Wallet of Kai Lung by Ernest Bramah is a delightful collection of imaginative tales featuring one of literature's most distinctive storytellers. Set within a richly realized version of ancient China, the book follows the adventures and narratives of Kai Lung, a clever itinerant raconteur whose wit, wisdom, and resourcefulness help him navigate a world filled with unexpected challenges and colorful characters. Through a series of interconnected stories, Kai Lung entertains listeners wit...

Hemingway demonstrates his "flawless . . . mastery of narrative" in this classic autobiographical story of love in the midst of war (Edna O'Brien, The Guardian).During the First World War, Ernest Hemingway volunteered to serve in Italy as an ambulance driver for the Red Cross. His harrowing experience served as the basis and inspiration for his novel A Farewell to Arms, one of the most celebrated works of American literature.Here is the ti...

The "BRITISH MURDER MYSTERIES Boxed Set: 350+ Thriller Classics, Detective Novels & True Crime Stories" is a monumental anthology that brings together some of the most influential works in the history of crime fiction. It reads less like a single collection and more like a grand archive of the British detective imagination—from the birth of the modern mystery novel in the Victorian era to the golden age of detective fiction in the early 20th century. Edgar Wallace: The Four Just Men The Co...

The Harvard's Classics Collection: Complete 71 Volumes is an expansive anthology that masterfully encapsulates the enduring themes of human thought, creativity, and inquiry. From the philosophical musings of Plato and Descartes to the emotive literature of Shakespeare and Goethe, this collection offers a panoramic view of the intellectual landscape from antiquity to the modern era. The selection spans diverse literary styles, including epic poetry, philosophical treaties, dramatic masterpi...