Elizabeth Keckley reveals the hardships of slavery and the changing political climate in Washington amongst the country's most powerful couple, Abraham and Mary Lincoln. Keckley had unpr...więcej »
When Mr. Leicester decided his Alaskan trip was too dangerous for his daughter, he encouraged Betty to pick her own location to summer in. Having been to many countries and cities, Betty had to ...więcej »
The 21st century world went tumbling down in red ruin as foretold by the mysterious Arahm Tuit. Survivors gathered and forged new civilizations. Centuries later, led by a clan chief and a scout nam...więcej »
Josephine Brown presents a detailed biography of her father, William Wells Brown, who was born on a plantation but escaped to become a successful abolitionist. Biography of an American Bondm...więcej »
A small party near a creek quickly turns ugly as Jay and a pair of friends stumble across a sinister figure disposing of a corpse near the flowing waters. They attempt to follow the figure, falling...więcej »
Botchan (1906) is a novel by Natsume Soseki. Inspired by his experience as a teacher on the island of Shikoko, Soseki composed a beloved tale of growth and moral decency that continues to...więcej »
A trip across the Pacific turns into a life or death scenario when the crew of the HMS Bounty stages a revolt against their commander. The Bounty Mutiny tells the controversial sto...więcej »
A Boy's Will (1913) is a collection of poems by American poet Robert Frost. Published in London and dedicated to the poet's wife, Elinor, A Boy's Will, which received enthusiastic ...więcej »
Bracebridge Hall, written by the esteemed author, Washington Irving, is a collection of location-based character sketches, detailing the lives and personalities of the occupants of a co...więcej »
Brewster's Millions is a story that has entertained generations of readers and movie goers. This new adaptation for the stage has been based on the original novel and is set in the roaring thirties...więcej »
A fun book full of puzzles and quiz questions about British Birds. Sections include Migration, Bird names, True or False, Birds in the Arts, Warbler Word-Search.więcej »
Bronze (1922) is a collection of poetry by Georgia Douglas Johnson. As Johnson's second published volume, Bronze is an invaluable work of African American literature for scholars a...więcej »
The Burning Wheel (1916) is a collection of poems by English author Aldous Huxley. Published when the poet was only twenty-two, The Burning Wheel captures the mind of an artist at ...więcej »
Calvinism is a term often used to describe the system of belief of those who hold to Calvin's teaching on predestination; not everyone exactly understands Calvinism, beyond the fact they know they ...więcej »
A series of vignettes exploring African American life as it relates to social, political and family dynamics. For many, Cane is considered a literary masterpiece from visionary writer,więcej »
Despite multiple warnings, Horace B. Otis and his family move to Canterville Chase, a sprawling English manor with a dark history and a lingering guest. From the brilliant mind of Oscar W...więcej »
This Anthology celebrates the incredible work of the students at Cardiff Metropolitan University. Our collection includes various pieces of artwork, poetry and prose. In this anthology, you will fi...więcej »
Carmilla (1872) is a novella by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu. Published twenty-six years before Bram Stoker's Dracula, Le Fanu's work of Gothic horror and mystery is considered an important ea...więcej »
A new translation of Casina by Plautus. The play was first produced at the end of the third century or early second century BC.
An old man and his son are each in love with Casina, a slave girl. ...więcej »