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Crocker spends his summers at Asquith, a fictitious lakeside resort. He is surprised to see his old friend the Celebrity, who has also decided to vacation in Asquith. The Celebrity has decided to travel incognito in order to lessen the burden of his celebrity. He goes by the name Charles Wrexell Allen, which he stole from a man in Boston who resembles the Celebrity enough to be his doppelganger. Farquhar Fenelon Cooke, a wealthy Philadelphian who is buying up timber lands in the area, is another newcomer to Asquith. He's too loud and unrefined for stuffy old Asquith, and he parties too hard, so he decides to build his own resort nearby called Mohair. The two gentlemen start courting two beautiful women. The Celebrity's assumed name causes a case of mistaken identity, and his escape from this sticky situation is thorny. Churchill was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and attended Smith Academy in Missouri and the United States Naval Academy, where he graduated in 1894. He joined the Army and Navy Journal as an editor after graduating. In order to pursue a writing career, he left the American Navy. He was appointed managing editor of the Cosmopolitan Magazine in 1895, but he left that position in less than a year to devote more time to writing. He was a published poet and essayist in addition to being a famous author. Some of his famous works include The Celebrity (1898), Richard Carvel (1899) The Crisis (1901), Coniston (1906), Mr. Crewe's Career (1908), A Modern Chronicle (1910), The Inside of the Cup (1913), A Far Country (1915) and The Dwelling-Place of Light (1917).

The Crisis is a historical novel published in 1901 by the American novelist Winston Churchill. It is about the events leading up to the American Civil War. The story is set in the author's hometown of St. Louis, Missouri, which was the site of pivotal events in the Civil War's western theatre, with historically prominent citizens sympathising with both Northern and Southern forces. Churchill was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and attended Smith Academy in Missouri and the United States Naval Academy, where he graduated in 1894. He joined the Army and Navy Journal as an editor after graduating. In order to pursue a writing career, he left the American Navy. He was appointed managing editor of the Cosmopolitan Magazine in 1895, but he left that position in less than a year to devote more time to writing. He was a published poet and essayist in addition to being a famous author. Some of his famous works include The Celebrity (1898), Richard Carvel (1899) The Crisis (1901), Coniston (1906), Mr. Crewe's Career (1908), A Modern Chronicle (1910), The Inside of the Cup (1913), A Far Country (1915) and The Dwelling-Place of Light (1917).

This phonics workbook Is designed to help young learners develop strong reading skills. It features engaging exercises and activities that Jocus on phonetic sounds and word recognition. It also Includes QR codes that allow children to hear real-time sounds. This Innovative feature makes learning to read even more engaging and Interactive, as children can listen to the sounds they are learning and practice their pronunciation. Whether your child Is a beginner reader or just needs some extra help, our phonics workbook Is the perfect resource to help them unlock the power of reading.

Winston Churchill's novel The Inside of the Cup was published in 1913. It sparked a national debate about Christianity's role in modern life. The incidents in the book, with few exceptions, take place in one of the largest cities in the United States of America, and of that portion known as the Middle West, a city once conservative and provincial, and rather proud of these qualities; but now outgrown them, and linked by lightning limited trains to other teeming centres of the modern world: a city recently overtaken by the plague which has swept our country from the Atlantic to the Pacific.

Winston Churchill's play Dr. Jonathan depicts a New England mill owner attempting to prevent his son from going to war, only for him to disobey his wishes and return with shell shock. "This play was written during the war. But because several managers politely declined to produce it, it has not appeared on any stage. Now, perhaps, its theme is more timely, more likely to receive the attention it deserves, when the smoke of battle has somewhat cleared." ¿ From the PREFACE

The 1917 novel The Dwelling-Place of Light focuses on labour unrest in a mill town in Massachusetts. The book's portrayal of the mill's subpar working conditions and the violent nature of the workers' rage is startlingly accurate. Churchill also had a keen eye for home affairs, as seen by his insightful portrayals of love and marriage. Churchill was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and attended Smith Academy in Missouri and the United States Naval Academy, where he graduated in 1894. He joined the Army and Navy Journal as an editor after graduating. In order to pursue a writing career, he left the American Navy. He was appointed managing editor of the Cosmopolitan Magazine in 1895, but he left that position in less than a year to devote more time to writing. He was a published poet and essayist in addition to being a famous author. Some of his famous works include The Celebrity (1898), Richard Carvel (1899) The Crisis (1901), Coniston (1906), Mr. Crewe's Career (1908), A Modern Chronicle (1910), The Inside of the Cup (1913), A Far Country (1915) and The Dwelling-Place of Light (1917).

The Victorious Attitude is a book by American inspirational author Orison Swett Marden, first published in 1916. The book highlights the importance of a good attitude to achieve success in any endeavour and establishes that controlling our minds and our thoughts is the key to success. It is a wonderful and effective self-help book for anyone who wishes to instil confidence in himself.

Glimpses of Bengal comprises of exerpts derived and collected from Rabindranath Tagore's letters about various places and areas in Bengal.""Since these letters synchronise with a considerable part of my published writings, I thought their parallel course would broaden my readers' understanding of my poems as a track is widened by retreading the same ground. Such was my justification for publishing them in a book for my countrymen. Hoping that the descriptions of village scenes in Bengal contained in these letters would also be of interest to English readers, the translation of a selection of that selection has been entrusted to one who, among all those whom I know, was best fitted to carry it out."" -RABINDRANATH TAGORE

Mashi and Other Stories (1918) is a collection of short stories by Rabindranath Tagore. Published after Tagore received the 1913 Nobel Prize in Literature, Mashi and Other Stories contains some of the author's most beloved works of short fiction, including "Mashi," "The Skeleton," "The Postmaster," and "The River Stairs."Rabindranath Tagore (7 May 1861 - 7 August 1941) was a Bengali short-story writer, poet, musician, composer, playwright, essayist and painter from India who was instrumental in transforming Indian art, especially Bengali literature and music, by introducing contextual modernism and new verses and prose. Both his prose and poetry were on varied topics and were considered to be magical and spiritual as visible in some of his noted works such as Gitanjali, Gora and Ghare-Baire. Referred to as the 'Bard of Bengal', his compositions were chosen as national anthems by India and Bangladesh while the Sri Lankan national anthem was inspired by his work. He became the first non-European to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1913.

"Sadhana - The Realisation of Life" is a collection of spiritual discourses given by Rabindranath Tagore. A repository of the timeless wisdom of the East, Sadhana is one of the most profound books on spirituality.Compiled and translated by Tagore from his Bengali lectures, the book consists of eight essays, in which Tagore answers some of the most profound questions of life: Why did God create this world? Why would a Perfect Being, instead of remaining eternally concentrated in Himself, go through the trouble of manifesting the Universe? Why does evil exist? Do love and beauty have a purpose?Tagore masterfully brings the spiritual truths behind these profound questions to light, with his lucid explanations of the Sanskrit verses of the Upanishads (Indian spiritual texts dating to ~800 B.C.) and the eternal teachings of Lord Jesus and Buddha.

Rabindranath Tagore was the first non-European writer to win the renowned Nobel Prize in literature. Today, he continues to be one of the most important and influential voices in World literature. The King of the Dark Chamber was first published in Bengali in 1910 with the title "Raja" and was later published inEnglish in 1914. This play is regardedd as the first problem play in Bengali literature. It was also the first of Tagore's plays in the allegorical-symbolical genre. The story is adapted from a Buddhist tale of King Kush from Mah¿vastu.

After ten years of reflection following his legal emancipation in 1846 and his break with his mentor William Lloyd Garrison, ex-slave Frederick Douglass's second autobiography catapulted Douglass into the international spotlight as the foremost spokesman for American blacks, both freed and slave. My Bondage and My Freedom, written during his celebrated career as a speaker and newspaper editor, reveals the author of the Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass (1845) as more mature, forceful, analytical, and complex, with a deeper commitment to the fight for equal rights and liberties.

How They Succeeded, first published in 1901, is a classic self-help book by American writer Orison Swett Marden to help its readers achieve success and lead a fruitful life. The book focuses on business and money matters, discussing principles and virtues that make for a well-rounded, successful life.

First published in 1897, Architects of Fate is a classic self-help book written by Orison Swett Marden. It focuses on character-building and achieving success. It motivates readers who lack a definite aim or ambition.It inspires self-culture, to a full and rich manhood and womanhood, by most invigo-rating examples of noble achievement. The Author's aim has been largely through concrete illustrations which have pith, point and purpose.

Ambition and Success is a classic self-help book written by Orison Swett Marden that focuses on helping the reader better themselves through the understanding and utilisation of ambition and motivation. First published in 1919, this book enlightens the readers by providing a remarkable outlook on achievements in life. Some people have a strong will to succeed but do not have the ambition to authorize their power, while others have ambition or dreams, but they do not possess a strong will. The author assures that by acknowledging their belief, readers are bound to succeed irrespective of all limitations and hurdles.

Eclectic School Readings, first published in 1904 is a brilliant book by American writer Orison Swett Marden. The book helps motivate and inspire its readers to live their best lives by outlining various life stories from the lives of great historical figures to show that regardless of their circumstances or birth, they can lead remarkable lives.

Upon the request of her mother's dying wish Georgia has made a pilgrimage to Portovenere, an iconic place in Cinque Terre where poets and artists visited and where her mother spent time in the 1920s. With her ashes and a box of memorabilia, Georgia hopes to solve her mother's enigmatic behaviour towards her and especially towards her father. From the halcyon days of the twenties to contemporary time, in English grand estates and Fleet Street, the salons of Paris, in Rome, Florence and Portovenere, relationships will be tested and questioned. A tragic outcome will change lives forever and when secrets are revealed there will be an unexpected and surprising ending.

Rabindranath Tagore was the first non-European writer to win the coveted Nobel Prize in literature. He wrote novels, essays, short stories, travelogues, dramas, and thousands of songs. Of Tagore's prose, his short stories are perhaps most highly regarded. They focus on people, or rather humanity at large, their nature and lived experience. The themes and characters of Tagore's short stories are as varied as his oeuvre. The stories shed light on uncharted territories. Today, he continues to be one of the most important and influential voices in World literature. His works instill a vivid stimulation of the imagination in his readers across the world.

M. K. Gandhi, popularly known as Mahatma Gandhi is a world renowned figure. He is known for his diligent yet peaceful fight against the British rule in India. Entitled 'Father of the Nation', Gandhi has been a leading figure for thousands of men and women across globe. He himself led a disciplined life and followed the principle of Ahimsa (non-violence) and Truth. But his teachings are not limited to political thought. In this book he has discussed in detail the meaning of health, how to live a healthy life and has also suggested some simple treatments for common ailments. It is a practical guide to health for all.

Written by Christopher Marlowe, The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus was written sometime between 1589 and 1592. It is based on German stories about the title character, Faust in which a man sells his soul to the devil for power and knowledge.The play narrates the story of a highly intelligent and ambitious German scholar who decides that he wants more from life than he currently has. He feels he has learned all he can about medicine, law and logic and that the only way forward for him is to learn magic. The play ends with a brief funeral for Faustus and a moral ending by the chorus that warns audiences to beware of Faustus's fate.Doctor Faustus was first performed in 1592 and is considered one of Marlowe's most significant plays. It includes a number of themes, symbols and other literary devices and is generally seen as a blend between a tragedy and a cautionary tale.

M. K. Gandhi, popularly known as Mahatma Gandhi is a world renowned figure. He is known for his diligent yet peaceful fight against the British rule in India. Entitled 'Father of the Nation', Gandhi has been a leading figure for thousands of men and women across globe. He himself led a disciplined life and followed the principle of Ahimsa (non-violence) and Truth. Hind Swaraj or Indian Home Rule is the first definitive writing of Mahatma Gandhi, and which continues to evoke critical interest the world over even now, literally means 'self-rule in India'.

Rabindranath Tagore was the first non-European writer to win the coveted Nobel Prize in literature. Today, he continues to be one of the most important and influential voices in World literature. His works instill a vivid stimulation of the imagination in his readers across the world. Chitra is a one-act play written by Rabindranath Tagore, first published in English in 1913. The play adapts part of the story from the Mahabharata and centers upon the character of Chitrangada, a female warrior who tries to attract the attention of Arjuna. The play has been described as "the crown of this first half of the poet's career."

Keep watch, India.Bring your offerings of worship for that sacred sunrise.Let the first hymn of its welcome sound in your voice and sing""Come, Peace, thou daughter of God's own great suffering.Come with thy treasure of contentment, the sword of fortitude,And meekness crowning thy forehead."" ' - Tagore (From this book)Rabindranath Tagore was the first non-European writer to win the renowned Nobel Prize in literature. Today, he continues to be one of the most important and influential voices in World literature. Tagore's Nationalism is a collection of essays written during a time when the lives of people in India and the world had become absolutely chaotic. Written in the backdrop of the First World War and the Swadeshi movement in India, Nationalism emphasizes Tagore's political and philosophical views on human understanding and its weakness for power and material hoardings. Packed with erudition and analysis, it expounds the idea of a moral and spiritual growth for human welfare.

The Post Office is a 1912 play by Rabindranath Tagore. Rabindranath Tagore was the first non-European writer to win the renowned Nobel Prize in literature. Today, he continues to be one of the most important and influential voices in World literature. The play revolves around the life of a child, Amal who is confined to his adoptive uncle's home by an incurable disease. The construction of a new post office nearby prompts the imaginative Amal to fantasize about receiving a letter from the King or being his postman. The village headman mocks Amal, and pretends the illiterate child has received a letter from the king promising that his royal physician will come to attend him. Will the physician arrive? Is Amal going to keep waiting? Read this beautiful heart-warming piece and find out for yourself.

This is a collection of some of the best American humorous short stories into one volume. The truly great American storytellers are represented in this volume. Edgar Allan Poe who is known primarily for his horror stories is represented here with his story The Angel of the Odd. Edward Everett Hale's My Double: And How He Undid Me, A Visit to the Asylum For the Aged and Decayed Punsters written by Oliver Wendell Homes, and Jumping Frog of Calaveras County by Mark Twain find place in this collection. There are twenty other stories to delight the readers.

M. K. Gandhi, popularly known as Mahatma Gandhi is a world renowned figure. He is known for his diligent yet peaceful fight against the British rule in India. Entitled 'Father of the Nation', Gandhi has been a leading figure for thousands of men and women across globe. He himself led a disciplined life and followed the principle of Ahimsa (non-violence) and Truth. Mahatma Gandhi's quest to bring about Indian self-rule without resorting to violent means was best symbolised by the Charkha, or domestic spinning wheel.

The Duchess of Malfi is a Jacobean revenge tragedy written by English dramatist John Webster in 1612-1613. It was first performed privately at the Blackfriars Theatre, then later to a larger audience at The Globe, in 1613-1614.Published in 1623, the play is loosely based on events that occurred between 1508 and 1513 surrounding Giovanna d'Aragona, Duchess of Amalfi (d. 1511), whose father, Enrico d'Aragona, Marquis of Gerace, was an illegitimate son of Ferdinand I of Naples. As in the play, she secretly married Antonio Beccadelli di Bologna after the death of her first husband Alfonso I Piccolomini, Duke of Amalfi.The play begins as a love story, when the Duchess marries beneath her class, and ends as a nightmarish tragedy as her two brothers undertake their revenge, destroying themselves in the process. Jacobean drama continued the trend of stage violence and horror set by Elizabethan tragedy, under the influence of Seneca. The complexity of some of the play's characters, particularly Bosola and the Duchess, and Webster's poetic language, have led many critics to consider The Duchess of Malfi among the greatest tragedies of English renaissance drama.

Confidence can be learned, practiced, and mastered just like any other skill. Once you master it, everything in your life will change for the better.WHAT CAN YOU DO TO TAKE BETTER CARE OF YOURSELF? HOW DO YOU LET GO OF NEGATIVITY? WHAT CAN YOU DO RIGHT NOW TO FEEL BETTER AND TAKE POSITIVE ACTION?The book provides the key to self-improvement. It will guide you through building trust, self-esteem, positive thinking and self-love.Find the solutions for a happier and brighter life. Find your confidence!

The Prophet is a book of 26 prose poetry fables written in English by the Lebanese-American poet and writer Kahlil Gibran. The prophet Al Mustafa has lived in the city of Orphalese for 12 years and is about to board a ship which will carry him home. He is stopped by a group of people, with whom he discusses topics such as life and the human condition. The book is divided into chapters dealing with love, marriage, children, giving, eating and drinking, work, joy and sorrow, houses, clothes, buying and selling, crime and punishment, laws, freedom, reason and passion, pain, self-knowledge, teaching, friendship, talking, time, good and evil, prayer, pleasure, beauty, religion, and death.

The Romance of Lust, or Early Experiences is a Victorian erotic novel written anonymously in four volumes during the years 1873-1876 and published by William Lazenby. The novel is told in first person, and the protagonist of the novel is Charlie Roberts. Charlie possesses virility, and a seemingly insatiable sexual appetite. The novel begins with "There were three of us-Mary, Eliza, and myself." Charlie describes his sexual initiation as an adolescent-as he is "approaching fifteen". He catalogs his sexual experiences including incest with his sisters Eliza and Mary, sex with his governesses, and his later sexual exploits with various male and female friends, and acquaintances. Besides incest, the book deals with a variety of other sexual activities. Taboo subjects such as homosexuality, incest, and pedophilia are common themes in the novel.