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This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our cont...

Marjory was lying under a tree in the wood beyond her uncle's garden, her head was hidden in the long, soft coat of a black retriever, and she was crying-sobbing bitterly as if her heart would break, and as if nothing could ever comfort her again. "O Silky, " she moaned, "if you only knew, you would be so sorry for me." The faithful dog knew that something very serious was the matter with his young mistress, but he could only lick her hands an...

Marjory was lying under a tree in the wood beyond her uncle's garden, her head was hidden in the long, soft coat of a black retriever, and she was crying-sobbing bitterly as if her heart would break, and as if nothing could ever comfort her again. "O Silky, " she moaned, "if you only knew, you would be so sorry for me." The faithful dog knew that something very serious was the matter with his young mistress, but he could only lick her hands an...

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Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

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Mobster Al "Scarface" Capone, "Machine Gun" Kelly, Robert Stroud, a.k.a. the Birdman: only the most violent, desperate criminals went to Alcatraz Island, often referred to simply as "The Rock." This federal prison's conditions were so harsh that escape, riot, even death, were an inmate's only hope. This gripping true-crime classic was originally written in 1963 and published just weeks after the last prisoner was escorted off Devil's Island, m...

Mobster Al Scarface Capone, Machine Gun Kelly, Robert Stroud, a.k.a. the Birdman: only the most violent, desperate criminals went to Alcatraz Island, often referred to simply as The Rock. This federal prison's conditions were so harsh that escape, riot, even death, were an inmate's only hope. This gripping true-crime classic was originally written in 1963 and published just weeks after the last prisoner was escorted off Devil's Island, marking...

Now you can match wits with world chess champions using this ​guide to key chess strategies—from America's leading chess coach and game strategist for Netflix's The Queen's Gambit.Since 1886, the world chess champion has been determined every few years in dramatic head-to-head competitions. From Steinetz to Karpov, the twelve men who have held the title have shared a desire to succeed and a stunning ability to translate this desire into that m...

Mexican history is as tortured and crooked (in both senses of the word) as an ox cart trail--unexpected turns around every corner, replete with bumps and declivities. The casual reader of general Mexican history will find it difficult keeping up with the list of Mexico's principal characters over the centuries, now expanding, then suddenly contracting due to assassinations, exiles, military defeats, and alliances gone awry. Oaxacan writer Bruc...

Mexican history is as tortured and crooked (in both senses of the word) as an ox cart trail--unexpected turns around every corner, replete with bumps and declivities. The casual reader of general Mexican history will find it difficult keeping up with the list of Mexico's principal characters over the centuries, now expanding, then suddenly contracting due to assassinations, exiles, military defeats, and alliances gone awry. Oaxacan writer Bruc...

Often a man is sitting all alone, depressed, angry, cursing God, feeling inadequate as a man, taking out anger and frustrations on the ones he loves. If the reason for these emotions is a result of suffering from erectile dysfunction, then this book is a must read. The author candidly expresses his personal struggles and solutions to handling this medical condition that strikes millions of men every year. The story is written in a light, humor...

Often a man is sitting all alone, depressed, angry, cursing God, feeling inadequate as a man, taking out anger and frustrations on the ones he loves. If the reason for these emotions is a result of suffering from erectile dysfunction, then this book is a must read. The author candidly expresses his personal struggles and solutions to handling this medical condition that strikes millions of men every year. The story is written in a light, humor...

This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our cont...

F. F. Bruce offers comment on the book of Romans.

For the first time we see through the theological mind of Adomnan the mission of Columba bringing the Kingdom of God to Pict and Scot. The question is, was Adomnan simply following fashion (miracles proved sanctity, and thereby authorized the cult and its politically minded promoters), or did he also have a more sophisticated understanding of the nature and function of these authority-providing marvels that he systematizes uniquely: prophecy, ...

Excerpt from Report on the Scientific Results of the Voyage of S. Y. "Scotia" During the Years 1902, 1903 and 1904, Under the Leadership of William S. Bruce, Vol. 4: Zoology, Part 1. Zoological Log From the start of the Scottish National Antarctic Expedition to its finish the open-air observations of the naturalists on board were recorded daily in this log. The log makes no pretensions to being anything more than a field note-book of the natu...

A hilarious parody for anyone who's going to college, been in college, thinking about college, or knows someone in college.

This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our cont...