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The Rose and The Ring is a satirical work of fantasy fiction written by William Makepeace Thackeray, originally published at Christmas 1854 (though dated 1855). It criticises, to some extent, the attitudes of the monarchy and those at the top of society and challenges their ideals of beauty and marriage. Set in the fictional countries of Paflagonia and Crim Tartary, the story revolves around the lives and fortunes of four young royal cousins. ...

Oliver Herford (2 December 1860 - 5 July 1935) was an English writer, artist, and illustrator. He was born in Sheffield, England on 2 December 1860 to Rev. Brooke Herford and Hannah Hankinson Herford. Oliver's father, Brooke, was a Unitarian minister who moved the family to Chicago in 1876 and to Boston in 1882. Oliver attended Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio from 1877 to 1879. Later he studied art at the Slade School in London and the...

Horatio Alger, Jr. (January 13, 1832 - July 18, 1899) was an American writer. He wrote magazine stories and poems, a few novels for adults, and 100 plus boys' books. His boys' books were hugely popular. Alger was born in Massachusetts, and attended Harvard College. He became a Unitarian minister, but his career as a clergyman was brief. It ended when his congregation charged him with child molestation. Criminal charges were not placed against ...

The Happy Prince and Other Tales (or Stories) is a collection of stories for children by Oscar Wilde first published in May 1888. It contains five stories: "The Happy Prince", "The Nightingale and the Rose", "The Selfish Giant", "The Devoted Friend", and "The Remarkable Rocket". In a town full of suffering poor people, a swallow who was left behind after his flock flew off to Egypt for the winter meets the statue of the late "Happy Prince", wh...

Namibia, un país lleno de encantos naturales y con grandes oportunidades de inversión. El potencial turístico de Namibia es inconmensurable. La información que he tenido la oportunidad de publicar en este libro motivará a personas de todo el mundo a descubrir Namibia, un verdadero santuario de vida silvestre. Área: Namibia cubre 824, 292 kilómetros cuadrados (318, 259 millas cuadradas). Ubicación: Situada en la costa suroeste de África, Namibi...

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This book offers hope to anyone disappointed in their christian growth. No spiritual growth formula is promoted. Biblical teaching on daily lifestyles of mature christian leaders is presented, and personal applications provided.

Sober Thoughts is an interactive book that offers readers 90 days of inspirational and empowering nuggets to ponder on the recovery journey. It offers wisdom nuggets and also allows the reader to express personal experiences, explore unproductive thoughts and answer the tough questions that produce positive change.

No Bigger Than a Minute is a true story about learning to have faith in the most hopeless situation. Sheri Gentry's testimony, including photos, comes to life in a story that must be cherished and shared with others.

Kayla Marie is an eleven-year-old girl that likes school, has fun with her friends, and attends many extracurricular activities, and even earns a spot in a commercial. Kayla shares her thoughts about all the different things she does, how she wants to empower herself to be successful, and even her interactions with other children and her mother. Kayla explores her daily activities but also her thoughts and fears as she navigates her busy day. ...

Exatio is an amazing read. Hsieh has written the most important book you can read right now. Beautiful." Mark Victor Hansen, NYT Bestselling Author Chicken Soup for The Soul About the Author: Julie has always looked at things a little differently. Instead of asking why she asks why not. Julie graduated from the UCLA School of Dentistry in 1995. She lives in Calabasas California and is married and has 3 adult children. Julie swims e...

Lavender, the curious unicorn, wanders into the deep dark forest to explore it. What adventures will await? Will Lavender find the way home again?

Bipolar Sagacity Volume 11 continues with the theme of the first book: Bipolar Sagacity and underscores the profound bipolar spiritual, social, psychological and vocational struggles a person of introspection experiences as he/she travels throughout the stages of the adult life cycle. This life, both past and present, witnesses to the fact that many people of astute perceptual skills, religious faith, and intellectual knowledge live lives of g...

The series Forever Yours Book 1, How It All Began and Book 2, Broken Promises, is a real life experience between Tahleea Layton and Andre Hassan. The novels depicts the trials and tribulations of their relationship from dating to marriage with children. Tahleea Danielle Layton entered college on a full athletic scholarship. She never had time for friends because she was too busy being a student athlete. She takes her mother's advice to enjoy...

Brett is contemplating his upcoming sixty-fifth birthday when his life is suddenly ended in a horrific car accident. As he begins the transition from Earth to the afterlife, Brett receives a visit from his English spirit guide. When Ashley presents him with a choice to either stay in the hereafter or return to Earth, Brett must make an agonizing decision without knowing what awaits him. Brett, who was adopted at birth, chooses to return for on...

This is a book for those deconstructing their religious, nationalistic, socioeconomic, and occupational identities, and the subsequent stories we've come to believe about what kind of world we live in. For those searching for meaning in the here and now, to those ready to rediscover and redefine what it means to be human. From ancient mythology to neuroscience, this book attempts to grapple with the human experience across culture, politics, a...

Eye 5: A Journey with Many Paths is really a book about love. It's about love because it encourages people to give grace and space to imperfections that we all have. It also provides different perspectives about life through anecdotes, opinions and reflections that are silly, serious and relatable to those willing to admit life can be messy.

ABOUT THIS BOOK No mater how painful our trials may seem, the last chapter of our lives has not been written. God will yet turn all things around for your good. One day we shall see that all has truly been worthwhile. Life can be viewed as a tapestry woven in strands. Now we see only the reverse side. All the strands of our lives are crisscrossed, there is neither rhyme nor reason to the mixture of colors. But one day the tapestry will be com...

As an educator, Emily noticed a deep need in children to know not only the "what" behind friendship, but the "why" and "how." Blending poems of the abstract concepts of human interaction with concrete actions displayed through illustrations, "The ABC's of Being a Good Friend" is the kid-friendly manual for building healthy relationships that will benefit children and adults alike.