Revered by some, notorious to others, Nathan Bedford Forrest has long been considered one of the greatest soldiers of the American Civil War. Historian Robert Browning introduces readers to the facts and myths thatsurround this controversial man. Responsible for his family at a young age, Forrest scratched out a living on the frontier wilderness of Tennessee and Mississippi. He quickly developed traitsùself-reliance, decisiveness, and assertivenessùthat would later make him famous. Whether he...

A young officer’s insightful, detailed and steadfast devotion to the Union Navy—told in his own words.On May 18, 1862, Henry Willis Wells wrote a letter to his mother telling her in clear terms, “I am fighting for the Union.” Since August 1861, when he joined the US Navy as a master’s mate he never wavered in his loyalty. He wrote to his family frequently that he considered military service a necessary and patriotic duty, and the career that ensued was a d...

50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories 4: More Than 29 Hours of Classic Science Fiction is another extraordinary collection celebrating the imagination and innovation of the greatest science fiction writers of all time. Spanning more than 29 hours, these fifty timeless stories take listeners on unforgettable journeys through strange worlds, distant futures, impossible inventions, and mysteries that continue to inspire generations of science fiction fans.Featuring legendar...

The Turquoise Story Book offers an exquisite tapestry of literary gems from a diverse array of authors, harmonizing an array of styles from the poignant to the sublime. This anthology journeys through rich landscapes of human emotion and contemplation, exploring the fantastical and the ordinary, the past and the present. Capturing the reader'Äôs imagination, standout pieces include tales of romanticism and introspective poetry that echo through time without singling out individual authors,...

An anthology released to raise funds for the NHS and UK Healtcare workers. Fifty-three stories, 253,000 words of fiction, including several pieces that are original to this volume. A treasury of stories from some of the finest writers of science fiction, literary fiction, fantasy, horror, and more.Introduction by Ian WhatesLast Contact – Stephen BaxterSlink-Thinking – Frances HardingeGossamer – Ian WhatesThe Feather Dress – Lisa TuttleThe...

I'm at the end of my rope, but three nights could change my life...JasmineI've clawed my way through life only to end up hours away from being broke and homeless. I can't do it again. Yet I can only balk at the offer brought to my door. What should I do when I know three nights could change my life...ChaseI've had the perfect little coed running through my mind for too long. One look into her life tells me she won't be up for a no strings attached fling, unl...

This holiday, we proudly presents to you this unique collection of the greatest Christmas classics: most beloved novels, tales, legends, poetry & carols - to warm up your heart and rekindle your holiday sparkle: Works by Charles Dickens, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Leo Tolstoy, Willa Cather, Beatrix Potter, Louisa May Alcott, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Hans Christian Andersen, E.T.A. Hoffmann, O. Henry, Mark Twain and many more!

Mystique of the Darkness: 100+ Gothic Classics maps the Gothic imagination across more than a century of supernatural terror, psychological unease, romantic melancholy, and social transgression. Its capacious selection moves among novels, tales, poems, and proto-detective mysteries, tracing ruined castles, haunted houses, spectral doubles, forbidden knowledge, and the unstable boundaries between reason and nightmare. Landmark narratives of vampirism, scientific overreach, ancestral crime, ...

DEEP, DARK & UNSETTLING: 100+ Gothic Classics in One Edition is a masterful curation of the most evocative and haunting tales from the annals of Gothic literature. This anthology offers a rich tapestry of themes, exploring the dark recesses of human nature, supernatural events, and the eerie atmospheres that define the genre. Through diverse styles ranging from the poetic melancholy of Robert Browning to the chilling narratives of Edgar Allan Poe, each piece unveils a different facet of th...

This holiday, we proudly presents to you this unique collection of the greatest Christmas classics: most beloved novels, tales, legends, poetry & carols - to warm up your heart and rekindle your holiday sparkle: Works by Charles Dickens, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Leo Tolstoy, Willa Cather, Beatrix Potter, Louisa May Alcott, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Hans Christian Andersen, E.T.A. Hoffmann, O. Henry, Mark Twain and many more!

More than a million patient safety incidents occur every year, and medical error is the third leading cause of death in the United States. Illuminating the experiences of those affected by medical error—patients, their loved ones, and physicians and other medical professionals—Talking with Patients and Families about Medical Error delves deeply into the challenges of communicating honestly and openly about mistakes in medical practice.ccBased on guidelines from the I...

This volume, the ninth in the series of The Variorum Edition of the Poetry of John Donne, presents newly edited critical texts of 25 love lyrics. Based on an exhaustive study of the manuscripts and printed editions in which these poems have appeared, Volume 4.2 details the genealogical history of each poem, accompanied by a thorough prose discussion, as well as a General Textual Introduction of the Songs and Sonets collectively. The volume also presents a comprehensive digest of the commen...