Benson: 1173 books

‘His body was pressed against the wall at the head of the bed, and the face was a mask of agonised horror and fruitless entreaty. But the eyes were already glazed in death, and before Francis could reach the bed the body had toppled over and lay inert and lifeless. Even as he looked, he heard a...

The Rubicon by E. F. Benson.  AUTHOR OF DODO. Published by D. APPLETON AND COMPANY in 1894.Edward Frederic Benson was an English novelist, biographer, memoirist and short story writer, known professionally as E.F. Benson. His friends called him Fred.

This early work by E. F. Benson was originally published in 1912 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography as part of our Cryptofiction Classics series. 'Caterpillars' is a short story about a man haunted by dreams of enormous caterpillars. Edward Frederic Benson was born...

E. F. Benson is a master of the supernatural story, this collection is a must read for any fan of well written, memorable ghost stories from the 19th . We are republishing these stories together with a new introductory biography of the author.

This dual edition includes E.F. Benson's beloved QUEEN LUCIA and its sequel, MISS MAPP.  Emmeline Lucas, known to her friends as Lucia, is the undisputed social leader of the town of Riseholme.  She is married to Phillip, writer of prose poems. Risholme is also home to an eclectic band of characters which Queen Lucia and Miss Mapp consort with on a regular basis.

With her acclaimed novels The Plague Tales and The Burning Road, Ann Benson has carved out a unique place on the literary landscape with her fascinating alchemy of mystery, history, and psychological terror. Now this gifted storyteller returns with an astounding tale of two crime waves separated by...

THE HOLY SPIRIT BAPTISM WHAT IT IS, THE POWER, THE BENEFITS AND HOW TO RECEIVE IT The baptism of the Holy Spirit is such an indispensable gift from God for every believer. The baptism of the Holy Spirit is like a spiritual key God has given us to unlock and open doors of divine opportunities,...

Tobacco Capitalism tells the story of the people who live and work on U.S. tobacco farms at a time when the global tobacco industry is undergoing profound changes. Against the backdrop of the antitobacco movement, the globalization and industrialization of agriculture, and intense debates over immigration,...

With the paradigm shift toward local and homegrown food, gardeners and foodies have come to relish beautiful vegetable gardens and beautiful meals. Author Matthew Benson writes that beauty inspires behavior, and he believes that we can and will eat better, be healthier, and live more sustainably when...

Why is it important to prepare your heart for Holy Communion? Holy Communion (also known as the Lord's Supper, service of Word and Table, or Eucharist) is an act of worship that Christians are called to offer to God, Robert Benson believes. "[The observance of Communion] is a critical...

A compelling combination of advice and inspiration, Dancing on the Head of a Pen will challenge and encourage writers, artists, musicians, painters—anyone drawn to a life of artistic expression. Digging deeply into his own writing habits, failures, and successes, Robert Benson helps you choose...

17 Complete Works of Arthur Christopher Benson At Large Escape and Other Essays Essays Father Payne From a College Window Hugh Joyous Gard Memoirs of Arthur Hamilton Paul the Minstrel and Other Stories The Altar Fire The Child of The Dawn The Isles of Sunset The Silent Isle The Thread of Gold The Upton Letters Water Springs Where No Fear Was  

     In his work, author Vern Benson defines the smoking problem, illuminating the reasons why resisting the urge to smoke is so often doomed to failure. He presents his program that is meant to guide the physical and mental machinery of the body, explaining how an individual...

E. F. Benson’s beloved Mapp and Lucia novels are sparkling, classic comedies of manners set against the petty snobberies and competitive maneuverings of English village society in the 1920s and 1930s. The Worshipful Lucia (1935; published in the UK as Lucia’s Progress) and Trouble for Lucia...