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  Bless Me Father

  Louis Saulino

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  “A man of God debates his next course of action when a penitent’s confession reveals startling information regarding a woman’s unsolved murder in this quiet mystery. A Lou Saulino solid crime story sharing the spotlight with a priest’s family and nagging doubts.” - Kirkus Book review 
  BLESS ME FATHER has captured the curiosity and evoked enthusiasm of law enforcement professionals and former Catholic priest. “Bless Me Father is a departure from Lou Saulino’s previous books about growing up with the love of sports. His first crime story hits it out of the ballpark….a great read and definitely a page-turner.” - John E. Sullivan Det. NYPD Ret. 
  “I liked this book. It is a tough, smart, and compassionate story. There are memorable characters. I know of no one who could have written a book like this. Lou has the real-life experience and the heart to give all of us the life-changing thoughts.” - P. Olsinski, Teacher, Counselor, Student of People 
  “Family, families---intertwined by: love and protection of each other, right or wrong; sports, sorrow and guilt, Bless Me Father entertains with a little sports history; but also is thought-provoking ---what, how do you honor faith, a memory and vows to ‘family’. An enjoyable weekend read.” - Cecile T. Woodward, Assistant Police Chief, Phoenix PD Ret

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  Ann Veronica A Modern Love Story

  H. G. Wells

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  "Ann Veronica: A Modern Love Story" is a novel written by H.G. Wells, first published in 1909. The story revolves around the character Ann Veronica Stanley, a young and independent woman who rebels against the societal norms and expectations of her time. The novel explores themes of feminism, women's rights, and the challenges faced by individuals striving for personal and intellectual freedom.

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  Tale of Two Cities A - Audiobook

  Charles Dickens, Classic...

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  A Tale of Two Cities is a sweeping historical novel set against the backdrop of the French Revolution, exploring the tumultuous events that shake both Paris and London. The story follows two very different men—Charles Darnay, a French aristocrat who renounces his privilege, and Sydney Carton, a disillusioned English lawyer—whose lives become intertwined through love, sacrifice, and revolution. At the center of their shared fate is Lucie Manette, a symbol of compassion and renewal.With its famous opening line, "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times," Dickens paints a vivid portrait of societal upheaval, personal redemption, and the violence born from oppression. The novel is a powerful meditation on resurrection—of individuals, nations, and ideals—and it builds to one of the most memorable and moving climaxes in all of English literature.

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  Poems in Prose (Unabridged)

  Oscar Wilde

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  Oscar Wilde (16 October 1854 - 30 November 1900) was an Irish poet and playwright. After writing in different forms throughout the 1880s, he became one of the most popular playwrights in London in the early 1890s.
  POEMS IN PROSE: One evening there came into his soul the desire to fashion an image of The Pleasure that abideth for a Moment. And he went forth into the world to look for bronze. For he could think only in bronze.

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  The Moving Picture Girls

  Laura Lee Hope

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  "From the quiet of the country to the glare of the studio lights—the Hosmer sisters are ready for their close-up!"
  
  Ruth and Alice Hosmer are not your typical turn-of-the-century heroines. When their father, a talented but struggling actor, loses his voice, the family's future looks bleak—until a chance encounter leads them to the "moving pictures." In The Moving Picture Girls, the sisters brave social stigma and technical mishaps to become stars of the silent screen. This isn't just a story of fame; it's an adventure filled with daring stunts, rivalries between film companies, and the mechanical mysteries of the first cameras. Join Ruth and Alice as they navigate the transition from the theatrical stage to the flickering magic of the cinema.
  
  A Window into Cinematic History: Written when the film industry was still in its infancy, this book provides a fascinating historical account of how "flickers" were actually made. From the "cranking" of the camera to the dangers of nitrate film and the lack of artificial lighting, it captures the raw, experimental energy of early Hollywood-style production before it moved to California.
  
  Sisters of Action: While Ruth is the responsible, thoughtful eldest, Alice is the spirited and daring younger sister. Their bond is the heart of the series as they face the "villains" of the film world—dishonest producers and jealous rivals—while proving that girls can be just as resourceful and brave as any leading man.
  
  The "New Woman" of the 1910s: The Hosmer sisters represent a shift in juvenile fiction toward more independent female leads. They travel, earn their own living, and solve problems using their wits and newfound professional skills, making them precursors to later icons like Nancy Drew.
  
  Lights! Camera! Adventure! Purchase "The Moving Picture Girls" today.

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  His Dead Wife’s Photograph -...

  S Mukerji

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  The bookshelves of World literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors.  From their countries and continents their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure.  Among them is S Mukerji.

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