Dubliners is a collection of fifteen short stories by James Joyce, first published in 1914.They form a naturalistic depiction of Irish middle class life in and around Dublin in the early years of the 20th century.The stories were written when Irish nationalism was at its peak, and a search for a national identity and purpose was raging; at a crossroads of history and culture, Ireland was jolted by various converging ideas and influences. They centr...

Ralph Waldo Emerson issued a call for a great poet to capture and immortalize the unique American experience.In 1855, an answer came with Leaves of Grass.Today, this masterful collection remains not only a seminal event in American literature but also the incomparable achievement of one of America’s greatest poets—an exuberant, passionate man who loved his country and wrote of it as no other has ever done. Walt Whitman was a singer, thinker, visionary, and citizen extraordi...

One of the greatest challenges facing humanity is to achieve sustainable and inclusive growth. In addition to public and state financial resources, policymakers leverage private companies to promote sustainable growth through green investments and innovations, encouraging private initiatives and financial activities. In this context, SMEs play a crucial role not only at the European level but also as economic actors implementing and pursuing policy goals. This book focuses on the capital a...

The Picture of Dorian Gray begins on a beautiful summer day in Victorian era England, where Lord Henry Wotton, an opinionated man, is observing the sensitive artist Basil Hallward painting the portrait of Dorian Gray, a handsome young man who is Basil's ultimate muse. While sitting for the painting, Dorian listens to Lord Henry espousing his hedonistic world view, and begins to think that beauty is the only aspect of life worth pursuing. This prompts Dorian to wish that the painted image o...

Deliver great business value by adopting the virtualization platform VMware vSphere 6.5, from the design to the deployment Key FeaturesThis new edition is based on vSphere 6.5 and has described new features in different areas, including management, security, scalability, availability and so on.Design, deploy and manage VMware datacentersImplement monitoring and security of VMware workloads with ease.Book DescriptionVMware vSp...

Learn the ABCs through cute, quirky mash-ups of animals and food, from Apricat to Zebrussels Sprout!A is for Apricat is a fun, creative way for kids to learn their ABCs. Combining photos of fresh fruits and vegetables with cute illustrations of animals, illustrator Mauro Gatti has created a whole new kind of critter! The Apricat has the round, fuzzy body of a real apricot, with the adorable whiskers and face of a kitten. And the Turkale ma...

A delectable comedy about an imploding social media star, an Italian bakery, the treachery of fame, and the pink-frosted pastry at the heart of it all.YouTuber Sabine Rose is a star about to go supernova. Her baking channel attracts millions, her production team agonizingly crafts her every moment, and her agent has nearly landed her a television series. But Sabine’s rise to superstardom needs a final push, and she has the perfect idea to get herself there: a well-...

A savagely smart, darkly comic literary debut, New World Monkeys exposes the false idols of marital tranquillity, small-town idyll, and corporate Darwinism in the dazzling voice of a major new talent.Duncan and Lily, young and adrift in a prickly marriage and lackluster careers, flee Manhattan for the peaceful allure of a recently inherited crumbling Victorian home. But the two are left with little time to ponder the traditional "he said, she said" failings of a relationsh...

Looking for a great kid's book that can be used for a wide age range?Looking for one of the best children's book to talk about selfishness and love?Looking for family book to read together about a common life issue?Looking for illustrated kid's book that shows kids humor and humiility?Looking for a children's book to put at the top of your reading list?Welcome to Mr. Nate Books!Mr. Nate Books is a kids bo...

There's no doubt that law enforcement comes with its immense stress. Sometimes it feels like our world is nothing but chaos; chaos at home due to stressors at work, chaos at work due to the stressors at home, but mainly the chaos we make for ourselves from unnecessary, falsely perceived stress. But what if you could control all that by simply adopting the virtues of the stoic philosophy? Stoicism teaches how to find inner peace amid the chaos of our perceived external world. With a mixture...

Are you a senior ready to embark on a journey to enhanced health and vitality, whether a beginner or an experienced fitness enthusiast? This guide is an invaluable resource, blending the gentle art of Pilates with age-appropriate fitness techniques to offer a comprehensive approach to a more active and fulfilling lifestyle.This book provides an innovative fitness approach suitable for all levels. It was designed with an acute understanding of seniors' unique challen...

This wonderful collection is full of the witty anecdotes and stories told by and about Abraham Lincoln. Here's an example:SORRY FOR THE HORSESWhen President Lincoln heard of the Confederate raid at Fairfax, in which a brigadier-general and a number of valuable horses were captured, he gravely observed:"Well, I am sorry for the horses.""Sorry for the horses, Mr. President!" exclaimed the Secretary of War, raising his spectacles and throwing himself back in his c...