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"The Figure in the Carpet" is a short story (sometimes considered a novella) by American writer Henry James first published in 1896. It is told in the first person; the narrator, whose name is never revealed, meets his favorite author and becomes obsessed with discovering the secret meaning...

A HISTORY OF THE EARLY PART OF THE REIGN OF JAMES THE SECOND CHARLES JAMES FOX [ZHINGOORA BOOKS]

There are two main threads to the book: a modern crime story and the recollections of an 85-year-old woman with dark secrets in her past. Set during the British General Election of 1997 when Tony Blair swept to power, the story bounces back to the 1930s when another charismatic leader rose in Europe....

THE EIGHT PILLARS OF PROSPERITY [Annotated, Unabridged Deluxe Edition]  The Complete James Allen Classic Including BONUS Entire Audio Narration ** Featuring Dynamic Chapter Navigation & Top Quality Professional Formatting for a Premium Reading Experience. ABOUT THIS BOOK IN...

At Home Abroad is a stunning autobiography of Nancy Henderson-James's youth in Africa. Heart-wrenching is her uprooting at age 15 when the war for independence began, from Angola, whose natural world, people, customs, languages she so loved. Nancy bravely and articulately recounts a true saga of personal...

Literary Thoughts edition presents Black John of Halfaday Creek by James B. Hendryx ------ "Black John at Halfaday Creek" is an adventure fiction novel, written in 1936 by James B. Hendryx (1880-19??), telling the story of the small town Halfaday Creek during the Yukon gold rush. Black John,...

James Willard Schultz (1859–1947) was an author, explorer, and historian known for his historical writings of the Blackfoot Indians in the late 1800s, when he lived among them as a fur trader. His work is important because it contains first-hand accounts from Native Americans which he recorded and...

Containing the Old Testaments translated out of the original tongues and with the former translations diligently compared and revised by his majesty's special command. Appointed to be read in churches.

In the summer of 1998, just days after her divorce was final, author Theresa James’ ex-husband, John, broke into her home and murdered their three children before killing himself. James didn’t share her tragic story for almost twenty years. Now, as a means to inspire and encourage others, she...

A SONG OF AWAKENING by Roby James is a monumental, richly romantic historical with a subtle touch of fantasy. Born into the 13th century's turmoil and warfare, Briana of Flint is a lady of legend. Myrrdin, the greatest bard in Wales, prophesied at her birth that she would "rise from fetters...

Mysteries, romance, futuristic tales, comedy, teen angst and part memoir where the names have been changed to protect the . . . well, you be the judge. Reminisce the wild teens and travel back in time to the era of black-and-white Saturday cinema, and tales of the awkwardness of growing up. Filled with...

From the internationally bestselling author of Beautiful Malice comes a captivating novel of psychological suspense about love and friendship, loyalty and betrayal—perfect for readers of S. J. Watson and Lisa Unger. Tim Ellison feels lucky when he finds a cheap place to rent in his dream...

Crestwood’s grapevine, The Beast, is fed through SPArkles Salon, much to owner Daphne Arden’s disgust. Daphne grew up in her grandmother’s beauty-parlor, after her mother Jolie, the Summer Lake wild child, disappeared mysteriously over twenty years ago. The Beast chewed on Jolie and speculated...

James Allen may truly be called the Prophet of Meditation. In an age of strife, hurry, religious controversy, heated arguments, ritual and ceremony, he came with his message of Meditation, calling men away from the din and strife of tongues into the peaceful paths of stillness within their own souls....