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  Letters from the Earth -...

  Mark Twain

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  Penniless and downtrodden at the loss of his wife and one of his daughters, Samuel Clemens turned to writing. The short stories and essays in Letters from the Earth find Clemens—under the pseudonym of Mark Twain—at perhaps his most quizzical and questioning state ever. Written as diary entries, Twain penned a series of letters from the point of view of a dejected angel on Earth who observes the many curious natures of man. These pieces, gathered by Twain's literary executor, feature sharp takes on the inconsistencies and illogic of Christianity and farcical criticisms of American life. Deemed too irreligious and controversial to see the light of day when Twain wrote them, their publication occurred more than fifty years after his death. A brilliant treasure trove of satirical and witty observations of humankind, Letters from the Earth showcases Twain's his true range as an author.

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  Jonathan Swift's A Modest...

  Jonathan Swift

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  "A Modest Proposal" is author Jonathan Swift's infamous and shocking satirical essay in which he suggests that the plight of the poor in Ireland could be eased if they simply agreed to sell their children to the elites of society to be used as food.   
  Swift, disgusted by the apparent disdain and apathy exhibited by the ruling classes over the sufferings of the poor in Ireland used this essay to lampoon and attack the Protestant leaders, whose anti-Catholic policies were causing hardship and famine in his own country. A classic use of Juvenalian satire (wherein the objects of the satire are made to appear monstrous and heartless), "A Modest Proposal" has become such a famous treatise that the title itself has become a synonym for such satire today.   
  Swift's brilliant and hard-hitting essay is presented here in its original and unabridged format and includes a brief biography of Jonathan Swift.

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  Zuleika Dobson - An Oxford Love...

  Max Beerbohm

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  Max Beerbohm crafts a delightful satire set in the hallowed halls of Oxford. The enchanting yet unremarkable Zuleika Dobson entrances the university's elite, igniting a whirlwind of romantic obsession among the young men, including the Duke of Dorset. As infatuations turn to comically tragic extremes, Beerbohm explores themes of beauty, vanity, and the folly of love in this whimsical tale that deftly skewers Edwardian society.

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  Victim in the Violets

  Dale Mayer

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  Book 22: Lovely Lethal GardensRiches to rags. ... Old cases never die. ... Love spans decades, ... even if unrequited!With her estranged husband still pestering her, Doreen is looking for a new case to keep her interest and to help her dodge Mack and his brother’s scoldings. So she decides to delve deeper into the Bob Small case, especially since it pertains to Nan’s now-deceased friend.Only to have the case suddenly connect to a current friend and Rosemoor resident. When this woman’s sister ends up murdered, and there’s a connection to Bob Small, Doreen and her animals are off on the trail, … much to Corporal Mack Moreau’s disgust.Anything to do with Bob Small is big. He was linked to dozens of unsolved murder cases, and no way will Doreen do anything private on this case. However, even she isn’t prepared for the ending that suddenly shows up—with gun in hand and a story for the ages …

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  Christmas Books

  Charles Dickens

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  Step into the enchanting world of Charles Dickens with his timeless 'Christmas Books.' Immerse yourself in the warmth of festive tales that have become holiday classics. From the heartwarming transformation of Ebenezer Scrooge in 'A Christmas Carol' to the whimsical adventures in 'The Chimes' and 'The Cricket on the Hearth,' Dickens captures the spirit of Christmas like no other. These stories are a celebration of generosity, compassion, and the joy of the season. Join Dickens on a literary journey that will transport you to Victorian London and fill your heart with the magic of Christmas.

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  480 Codorus Street Book II -...

  Sandra L. Kearse-Stockton

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  480 Codorus Street Book II, Trials and tribulations is a continuation of 480 Codorus Street Book I - Surviving Unpredictability's. The life of a young Negro girl whose life started in York, Pennsylvania in the 1940s. This book covers the continued challenges that she faces during her life from 1973 to 1988. These years would test Sandra's ability to survive unpredictability's . This book too, is not a book of fiction but, a true mental collage of a 19 year old widowed girl with four children, finding her way through the personal storms that life takes one through.

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