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Without a Paddle: Poems of Alaskan Resilience A powerful and moving collection of poems by renowned Alaskan author Don Rearden.Don Rearden, acclaimed author of the riveting novel "The Raven’s Gift" hailed as a Washington Post Notable Selection for Fiction, delves into the soul-stirring realm of poetry with his latest masterpiece, "Without a Paddle." As a Professor and Chair of the Department of Writing at the University of Alaska Anchorage, Re...

A transcription of the manuscript Dublin, Chester Beatty Library, Biblical papyrus III, also known as P47 (Gregory-Aland numbering).

New in an allegedly haunted town, and already the target of the local hero, Brom Bones, Ichabod Crane must overcome his own superstitions and awkward nature to compete for the love of Katrina Van Tressel. Set in the spooky countryside of Sleepy Hollow, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is a gothic tale about an odd man named Ichabod Crane. Ichabod’s presence in town is mostly unassuming until he sets his eye on Katrina Van Tressel, the town’s most e...

Songs of Innocence and of Experience is a collection of poems with bold and competing motifs. One of William Blake¿s most celebrated works, it tackles purity and corruption as they relate to worldly living. Published in 1789 and 1794, each set offers a vibrant commentary on nature and morality.

A lowly Munchkin with a forbidden gift joins forces with an exiled king in order to conquer the land of Oz. In The Magic of Oz, the penultimate installment of L. Frank Baum’s classic series, the reader returns once more to a land of wonder that is as much an escape as it is a reflection of the world we live in.

An explicit account of one of the most speculated events to occur on the open seas. The Bounty Mutiny examines the notorious voyage of the HMS Bounty under Commanding Lieutenant William Bligh. With so many theories about its origins and betrayal, this offers an insightful look at the fateful trip.

When Heloise, a brilliant young woman, goes to study under a widely respected scholar, Peter Abelard, a forbidden and passionate romance blossoms. Set in 12th century France, The Letters of Abelard and Heloise, written by Peter Abelard and Heloise, depict a real-life romance between a teacher and his student. Quickly forbidden by Heloise’s uncle, Fulbert, Abelard and Heloise must find ways to nurture their love and overcome scandal.

The Happy Prince and Other Tales(1888) is an enormously popular collection of classic short stories from Oscar Wilde. This timeless volume, enthralling both adults and children since its publication, includes five delightful stories and features The Selfish Giant one of the most beloved fairy tales in all of literature.

Lady Susan Vernon has arrived at the country house of Charles and Catherine Vernon, her brother- and sister-in-law. Known to many as an unconventional woman, Lady Susan uses her charm and beauty to her own advantage, and always to the detriment of unsuspecting men. When her daughter Frederica arrives, disrupting Lady Susan’s endeavors, the complex play of romantic, familial, and purely selfish interests that ensues threatens the moral and soci...

A middle-aged American millionaire from San Francisco takes his wife and daughter on a long vacation. They travel around the world, eventually coming to Naples. Disheartened by inclement weather and the decrepit state of the city, they decide to travel to the beautiful island of Capri¿where he dies, and a different story emerges. The Gentleman from San Francisco and Other Stories is a brilliant collection of Nobel laureate Ivan Bunin¿s short f...

Sarrasine, a young sculptor, wins a competition before traveling to Rome, where he attends an opera performance starring the beautiful Zambinella. He falls in love with her immediately and becomes increasingly obsessed with courting her and idealizing her body, unaware of the secret she lives with. Sarrasine is a novel of romance and mystery by Honoré de Balzac.

Trapped in a loveless marriage, Victomtesse de Beauseant lives her life as a recluse, until Gaston, a young man recovering from illness, falls in love with her. Set in a small, provincial town in Normandy, France, The Deserted Woman by Honoré de Balzac depicts the touching, but tragic love story of a young man and a woman stuck in a marriage.

When Henri, a young, rich man, becomes riddled with a grotesque passion for a mysterious young woman, his obsession leads to an affair filled with lust, jealousy, deceit, and chaotic emotion. The Girl with the Golden Eyes is a thrilling romantic novella within Honoré de Balzac¿s La Comédie Humaine series, which sought to depict a compelling and complete portrait of society.

George Manville Fenn’s Young Robin Hood (1899) is a classic tale of friendship from one of Victorian England’s most prolific authors. When Robin, the son of the sheriff of Nottingham, is lost in the woods he is taken in by Robin Hood and his men. This unusual spin of the legend is a true gem.

Principles of Human Knowledge is one of George Berkley¿s most famous works. The philosopher uses the text to explore realism, idealism and metaphysics as well as immaterialism. Initially, his interpretation was poorly received. But years later, Berkley¿s writings would be revered as an essential philosophical work.

Both a collection of vampire tales and a rigorous history of vampirism, Vampires and Vampirism, from one of the world¿s leading experts on the occult, is a classic text for readers interested in learning more about one of history¿s most enduring legends. Perfect for reading alone or for sharing around a campfire, Dudley Wright¿s Vampires and Vampirism is guaranteed to satisfy anyone¿s craving for horror.

Separated from his love and sold into slavery, Oroonoko, an African prince, risks everything to take back his freedom. Oroonoko: or The Royal Slave is a work of short, historical fiction written by the prolific and pioneer writer, Aphra Behn. Presented in both third- and first-person point of view, Oroonoko: or The Royal Slave follows the life, love, enslavement, and rebellion of Oroonoko.

The titian Prometheus, the daughters of Danaus, a conquered king, and rivaled brothers are the protagonists of this eclectic collection of tragedies. Prometheus Bound and Other Plays is a collection from the work of Aeschylus, and features four plays, The Suppliants, The Persians, Seven Against Thebes, and Prometheus Bound. With stories of forced marriages, a defeated empire, a cursed family, and a titian that pays dearly for his advocacy for ...

Transposing English aristocratic society onto the world of the gods, Alexander Pope’s The Rape of the Lock is the story of a grave offence against the natural order of the universe: the theft of a lock of hair.