The brutally brilliant prequel to Diary of an Oxygen Thief.Shame is an acquired taste. Nobody knows this better than the young anonymous narrator subjected to repeated instances of sexual abuse, parental beatings and gleefully administered psychological cruelty. After some formative missteps in Zambia and France he arrives in London where he finds the perfect enabler for his shame habit. A career in advertising. Brilliant, depraved and unexpectedly sophisticated The Sh...

The Wordsworth Erotica Collection includes some ofthe finest Victorian and Edwardian examples of the genre.About this book:A Weekend Visit is the sequel to The Way of a Man with a Maid, also published by Wordsworth Editions.In it, Jack, the narrator both of this and the earlier book, is invited to stay in the country with the beautiful young widow of a deceased friend, her handsome mother Mrs Bell and Mrs Bell's lovely eighteen-year-old war...

The Wordsworth Erotica Collection includes some of the finest Victorian and Edwardian examples of the genre.About this book:One of the most inventive, bizarre and erotic novels to emerge from the Victorian underground, First Training recounts the sexual coming-of-age of a young English lady. Under the tutelage of her imperious stepmother, the voluptuous Clara learns how to make all around her cater to her every whim.

A young man's sexual fantasy comes true when he meets an older lady he has been chatting with online at her house.Join him as he explores CFNM, exhibitionism, and submission for a lady he has just met in person for the first time.

Who Am I? Why Am I Here? What Is Reality Really All About? Throughout mankind's history our perceptive reality has led us to question who what and why we are here. What is this universe we perceive around us? These questions have been the driving force of our survival and have contributed to the evolution and proliferation of man's existence. While there have been many disciplines of thought which have attempted to answer these questions the truth seems to elude us thereby indicating a lac...

The chronicles of the Sassanids, the ancient Persian kings who extended their empire into India, the neighbouring islands and far beyond the Ganges, as far as China, inform us that there was once a king of this powerful kingdom whose family was considered the most perfect prince of his time. As much feared by his neighbours for his velvet and disciplined soldiers as he was loved by his subjects for his wisdom and prudence. He had two sons; the elder Shier-ear, the worthy heir of his father...

"The Hermetic Arcanum" seems to suggest a connection to Hermeticism, an ancient philosophical and esoteric tradition attributed to the legendary figure Hermes Trismegistus. Hermeticism encompasses a wide range of spiritual and metaphysical teachings, including alchemy, astrology, and mystical philosophy.If "The Hermetic Arcanum" is a real text, it could fall within the genre of occult literature and might explore various esoteric subjects related to Hermeticism, alchemy, and spiritual tran...

"Miss Coote's Confession" tells the story of a young woman named Miss Ethel Coote, who pens a candid and detailed account of her sexual experiences and desires. The novel delves into themes of female sexuality, pleasure, and societal expectations surrounding women's behavior during the Victorian era.The narrative takes the form of a personal confession, where Miss Coote openly discusses her sexual encounters, including her relationships with various lovers and her exploration of different ...

The Wordsworth Erotica Collection includes some ofthe finest Victorian and Edwardian examples of the genre.About this book:When the handsome and aristocratic commander of a gunboat is shipwrecked on the coast of Morocco, he is rescued by nine beautiful ladies, the Pasha's concubines. Each of them is of a different nationality, and Lord George Herbert has just twelve hours to enact his wildest fantasies.The clandestine advertisement for the first edition of t...

"The Book of Aquarius" refers to the astrological sign of Aquarius, which is associated with themes of transformation, renewal, and spiritual awakening. In the context of the book, Aquarius symbolizes a period of great change and spiritual growth.The book presents itself as a guide to spiritual development, claiming to provide esoteric knowledge and practices that can lead to profound inner transformation. It draws on alchemical symbolism and metaphors to explore the process of transmutati...

Adaptive Reader Modern Editions: Bringing Classics to All ReadersBeowulf - Simplified for Easy ReadingAt Adaptive Reader, we aim to open the world of classic literature to everyone, regardless of their reading proficiency. Our modern adaptation of "Beowulf" preserves the core of this timeless epic, yet simplifies the language for enhanced readability. This edition is ideal for parents and teachers assisting hesitant readers, individuals rea...

Adaptive Reader Modern Editions: Bringing Classics to All ReadersBeowulf - Adapted for Struggling ReadersOur goal is to make classic literature accessible to readers of all abilities. Adaptive Reader's modern editions of "Beowulf" maintain the essence of the original while adapting the language for greater accessibility. Whether you're the parent or teacher of a reluctant reader, someone reading below your grade level, or are just seeking a...