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This little book does not profess to contain anything strikingly original: its aim is to introduce the traveller and the antiquarian (and the two are frequently synonymous) to rarely trodden and most fascinating ground, to the beautiful remains of an architecture and a civilization of 2, 000 years ago, the greater part of which are easily accessible: and to make a humble attempt at awakening, if possible, a greater interest in a part of Ceylon...

If you are the primary provider for your family and we have a recession in 2020, how quickly will your résumé win you interviews, so you can get hired and continue to protect your family? If that question makes your stomach tighten up in a knot, you need this book. ~~~ If you are an employed, high-five-figure, mid-career professional and your career is stalled because decision-makers ignore you for promotions you know you've earned, you need t...

The Angel of Death is real.Eighteen-year-old, Ian Hobart couldn't believe it. Didn't want to believe it.But his parents and older brother were Taken.And the Cleaners want him and his three younger siblings.In desperation, Ian and his siblings escape to the wilds of the Blue Ridge Mountains. They rely on their evasion and survival skills, but with winter approaching food is scarce.When they run out of resources, the mountains are brutal and unf...

She couldn't believe it…Her parents set her up. At twenty-four all she wanted was to live her own life. But it's 1961. The Fellowship Council leads America. And women have few rights.So Miranda makes a break for freedom…And discovers her life was a lie…And her nightmares may be real.Her quest lands her in a re-education prison. Can she escape? Can she defeat her own mother's ruthless ambitions? Will she unravel the truth?And will she avoid the...

Excerpt from The Wild Rose: Operetta for Ladies' Voices in Two ActsJ. F. 81 B. 3910(the maids scamper hurriedly to their tasks of putting the roses in the empty bowls and vases on tables and mantel, leaving Bobbie the center of the stage. He folds his arms in a lordly way, and goes on with his song.)About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a re...

It is 1961 and America's a theocracy.Following the rules isn't optional. At twenty-four all Miranda wants is to live her own life. But the Fellowship Council's eleven tyrannical men lead America. And women have few rights.Miranda makes a desperate break for freedom from her pre-planned life.She discovers her life was a lie…And her nightmares may be real. In the wrong place at the wrong time, she lands in a re-education prison. Is she prepared ...

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Excerpt from A Fairy FrolicChildren's fairy I am called the Children's Fairy because the mortal children are my special care. But where is the Umbrella Fairy? She hasn't been here to tell Curly Head about herself.Umbrella fairy (running out from under a toad stool) - Here I am! Here I am!Children's fairy - Oh, under an umbrella, as usual. DO you never forget that Shower? Tell Curly Head about it.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hun...

Excerpt from Fifty Years in Iowa: Being Personal Reminiscences of J. M. D. Burrows, Concerning the Men and Events, Social Life, Industrial Interests, Physical Development, and Commercial Progress of Davenport and Scott County, During the Period From 1838 to 1888An Unparalleled Wheat Crop in Iowa, Buying It All In at Seemingly Exorbitant Prices, Luck Favors the S peou lator, t e Investment of Sebastopol Causes Enormous Profits, in Sixty Days, E...

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve ...

Excerpt from Dear CyrilCurtain rises, disclosing Maggie, with gingham apron on and head tied up, sweeping ro'om. Door at right opens cautiously and Teddy sticks his head in.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, ...

Excerpt from The Anti-AuntsPhilip - Come on, Victor, play the game! You're so absent-minded these days one would think you were in love.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst...

Excerpt from Jack O HeartsJohn. Well, well but it will seem good to see old Winthrop again. I'm glad I thought of dropping in.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing...

Excerpt from Seasons and HolidaysSusan has questioned great deal whether to invest the (to her) large sum of twenty dollars a year for a telephone or not, but, finally, being a born' gossip, and the agent being wise enough to discern it, she cannot resist, when told that there will be twelve parties on the line, all of whom she knows, and that she can hear what any of them say at any time by simply tak ing down the queer little thing called th...

Excerpt from Their LordshipsDorothy. - Will, you are perfectly horrid. Mrs. Montgomery is a little Odd at times groans from the boys) but she is a very important person, socially, and one must be nice to her. Besides (mischievously) there is Olivia, and I haven't heard you objecting very seriously to her.James - Oh, Olivia is another matter. Couldn't we have had her without the dragon? But I suppose Mama would never consent to her coming alone...

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