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In Cross-Training, author and poet Dennis Marden Clark has the audacity to imagine the life of Jesus of Nazareth during the period between his time in the temple listening to and amazing the elders, the "bearded ones," and the start of his ministry, usually pegged either to his baptism by John the Baptist, or to his turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana. This is unexplored territory, although not neglected by the bearded ones. It is all the more inviting for the silence with which they have greeted it. Clark has managed to write this opus in four-stress alliterative verse, modified by the demands of contemporary English, but all the better for his wrestling with the form. Clark has let his imagination have free reign, from having the young Jesus learn how to build a boat, for which he pays Saul of Tarsus a princely fee to make a sail, to learning how to sail against the wind and the current, with practice runs up the Nile, before setting off for Tarshish, then Tzór, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, then Belerion and Aberfala, and finally sailing towards a fire in the night sky, headed for the site of the Garden of Eden. To get there, he must follow the promptings of a breath of the spirit and learn to walk on water, and when he finally reaches Eden, he befriends Camael, one cherub guarding the tree of life, and Jophiel, the other cherub, after having sailed against the muddy currents of Misi-ziibi, the father of waters. Finally, Clark has the audacity to introduce programming into this imagined world, after he has cut down Etz Hayyim to provide wood for his cross, in order to make his journey back to the Roman world, and into the house of his parents.

Wrongfully imprisoned for 13 years, Edmond Dantès escapes and reinvents himself as the mysterious and wealthy Count of Monte Cristo. He returns to 19th-century Marseilles with a plan for revenge against the three men who conspired to put him in jail-Mondego, Danglars, and Villefort.As the count insinuates himself into the French nobility, no one suspects his true identity or the secret manipulations he undertakes to ruin his enemies. One by one, he enacts his clever vengeance, leading his victims to financial, familial, and personal destruction. But the count's quest for justice comes at a high cost, leading even those dear to him to question whether the man they once knew still exists inside the persona he has created.Alexandre Dumas' grand historical adventure explores the timeless themes of injustice, betrayal, and an intricate web of consequences stemming from every action. Propelled by revenge and an unquenchable thirst for redemption, The Count of Monte Cristo remains one of literature's most riveting tales of comeuppance.

American Trout-Stream Insects, written by Louis John Rhead more than a century ago, is the first American book of its kind. Still a useful guide today, it covers such topics as:Why It Is Best to Copy NatureSystem and ClassificationTrout Flies of April: When Insects First AppearTrout Insects for MayThe Best Trout Insects for JuneTypical Insects of JulySome Trout Insects for AugustSix Best Flies for Each MonthThe Making of an Artificial FlyNew Artificial Nature LuresPrinted on acid-free, archival-quality paper, this edition is a beautifully produced facsimile of the original, including illustrations in both color and black and white. Written with deep passion and an intimate knowledge of angling, American Trout-Stream Insects is an essential reference book for all trout-fishing enthusiasts.

A pilgrim tries to climb a mountain of skulls. A dying woman bequeaths her rival a sinister legacy. A ghostly beauty leaves the spirit world to visit her samurai lover. In Ghostly Japan collects Lafcadio Hearn's writings on the supernatural tales and ghostly lore of old Japan. Drawing on ancient legends passed down through generations, Hearn paints a vivid portrait of spirits, demons, and mysteries that haunt the Japanese imagination. In his characteristically captivating prose, he brings to life phantoms and visions, exploring the country's rich tradition of otherworldly beliefs along with Buddhist proverbs, haiku translations, and the ritual uses of incense. This spine-tingling collection offers a fascinating glimpse into the unseen realms of the Japanese world as envisioned by one of the great chroniclers of Japanese culture who was also a master of the macabre.

Magic and mayhem collide on the foggy streets of 19th century London in Robert Louis Stevenson's wildly entertaining stories "The Suicide Club" and "The Rajah's Diamond." Serialized when originally released, these two cleverly linked tales recount the thrilling adventures of Prince Florizel of Bohemia and his sidekick Colonel Geraldine. Disguised as common London gentlemen, this noble duo forays into secretive societies and seedy criminal underbellies in pursuit of excitement, romance and heroics.Stevenson's signature wit and inventiveness breathes new life into the Arabian Nights storytelling tradition through his gaslit romantic capers. In "The Suicide Club," Florizel infiltrates the bizarre club of the title, whose macabre membership commits ritualistic murder. In "The Rajah's Diamond," Florizel pursues the jewel thief Catherine Bedford and becomes entangled in a dangerous game of deception. Blending humor, suspense and offbeat characters reminiscent of his classic "Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde," Stevenson reinvented Arabian fantasy fiction for the Victorian era in his episodic page-turner, New Arabian Nights.Newly designed and typeset, printed on archival-quality, acid-free paper

The year is 2073, sixty years after a devastating global pandemic known as the Scarlet Plague has wiped out most of earth's population. James Smith is one of the few survivors, living in the ruins of what was once San Francisco. He tells his grandsons of what life was like before the plague, when advanced technology and complex societies flourished.But civilization was unable to defend itself against the rapid spread of the airborne Scarlet Plague. Within days, millions were dead. Those spared eventually resorted to primitive, survivalist behavior as global infrastructure collapsed.Sixty years later, Smith and his family struggle for subsistence, haunted by fading memories of the once great world they lost. And now, the signs of a second outbreak are looming. The Scarlet Plague, Jack London's 1912 post-pandemic vision, dramatizes both the fragility and the tenacity of human society in the face of biological devastation-perhaps a warning of what could actually come to pass.Newly designed and typeset, printed on archival-quality, acid-free paper

R.U.R., or Rossum's Universal Robots, is a play written in 1920 by Karel ¿apek, a Czech writer who authored many plays and novels, many with science-fiction and dystopian themes. R.U.R. is perhaps the best known of these works because it brought the word robot into the English language. Robot is derived from the Czech word meaning "worker."The play is set in the island headquarters of the R.U.R. corporation. The corporation has been manufacturing artificial beings that resemble humans but are tireless workers. They can be mass-produced in large numbers and are being adopted as laborers in many countries. In the play's first scene, they are visited by a young woman, Helena Glory, who aspires to relieve the lot of the robots, whom she sees as oppressed. However, in what must be the fastest seduction scene in all of drama, she is wooed by and agrees to marry Harry Domin, the factory manager she has just met. She still aspires to improve the life of robots and find a way to give them souls. Ultimately, however, this admirable desire leads to disaster for humankind.The play was translated into English and slightly abridged by Paul Selver and Nigel Playfair in 1923. This version quickly became popular with both British and American audiences and was well received by critics.The play is wildly entertaining, a delight to read. But it also foreshadows many of the issues we face in the widespread use of automation and artificial intelligence. What could possibly go wrong?

It is the early 20th century and the mysterious oligarchy known as "The Iron Heel" has risen to power in the United States, establishing a brutal authoritarian regime. Fearless activist Avis Everhard attempts to alert an incredulous public to the creeping danger of the emerging plutocracy and its plans for complete subjugation of the working classes.As Everhard and her fellow socialist revolutionary Ernest rise to prominence, a violent political struggle erupts, with the Iron Heel ruthlessly determined to protect its grip on power at any cost. Everhard risks her life to document the truth as militant unions and guerilla forces take up arms against the brutal capitalist dictatorship.But defeating the technology-enabled Iron Heel proves a far greater challenge than anticipated. Despite bloody repression and fabricated propaganda, the grinding wheels of dictatorship tighten inexorably as the regime's figurehead "Oligarchs" are revealed as puppets of a shadowy elite.Jack London's 1908 novel blends politics, technological speculation, action, and romance while offering his chilling vision of a dystopian American future under the boot of a fascistic one-percent-a seminal work of political speculative fiction that foreshadows many of the issues we face in our modern age.Newly designed and typeset, printed on archival-quality, acid-free paper

At the close of the 19th century, Japan remained a mysterious, isolated land to much of the Western world. In 1889, Greek-Irish writer Lafcadio Hearn became one of the first Westerners to document life in Meiji Era Japan firsthand when he settled in the country to teach English. In Glimpses of Unfamiliar Japan, Hearn captures his fascinating early impressions of Japanese culture, traditions, and remarkable people. He recounts details both quaint and surprising-paper windows, communal bath houses, the lives of dancers, feather artisans, and blind masseurs-with poetic observation and insight gained from integrating into Japanese society as his perspective gradually shifts from that of a Westerner abroad to a Japanese local.From musings on Shinto death rituals to tales of vengeful ghosts, Hearn entrances readers with Japan's unique spiritual relationship to nature, ancestry, and the supernatural. At times displaying Western attitudes, yet more progressive than many of his era, Hearn develops an affectionate appreciation of Japan. His vivid travel writing captures striking aspects of a nation slowly emerging from centuries of isolation into the 20th century.Glimpses of Unfamiliar Japan was originally published in two volumes; this edition presents the entire work in one, including the author's explanatory footnotes. The text is newly designed and typeset, printed on archival-quality, acid-free paper with case-laminate binding for durability and long use.

The early twentieth century was the golden age of illustration for children's books, featuring the brilliant work of such artists as Arthur Rackham and Edmund Dulac. One of the finest creations to emerge from this era was East of the Sun and West of the Moon, a jewel of children's literature featuring 25 color plates and 21 monochrome images by Kay Nielsen, a young Danish artist who studied in Paris before moving to England in 1911. The collection included fifteen fairy tales gathered by Norwegian folklorists Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Engebretsen Moe on their journeys across nineteenth-century Norway. Translated into English by George Webbe Dasent, the stories-populated by witches, trolls, ogres, sly foxes, mysterious bears, beautiful princesses, and shy country lads turned heroes-were praised by Jacob Grimm himself for having a freshness and fullness that "surpasses nearly all others."This edition has been newly designed and typeset with all of the dazzling color illustrations and line drawings of the original. It is printed on large-format, 70-pound, acid-free, archival-quality paper with a case-laminate binding for durability and long use-by both children and adults. As C. S. Lewis wrote, "When I was ten, I read fairy tales in secret and would have been ashamed if I had been found doing so. Now that I am fifty I read them openly. When I became a man I put away childish things, including the fear of childishness and the desire to be very grown up." This collection of classic Northern tales is for readers of all ages to enjoy.

Originally created as a stage play, Children's Blue Bird is an enchanting and very strange story of a brother and sister who help a little girl whose illness can only be cured by the magical Blue Bird of Happiness. To find the bird, Mytyl and Tyltyl quest through the Land of Memory to the Palace of Night, a frightening place where nothing is as it seems. Can they find what they seek and return in time to help their friend? With help from the good fairy Bérylune, the children may actually succeed.

1984. Brave New World. A Clockwork Orange. These are the dystopian novels we know. But before these was the Russian masterpiece We, the novel that foreshadowed and influenced them all. In a glass-enclosed city of absolute straight lines, ruled by the all-powerful "Benefactor," the nameless citizens of OneState live without passion or creativity, regulated and watched by their totalitarian masters. Without such order, their leaders claim, happiness is impossible. Freedom brings misery. And the collective "we" is all that matters. But one day, D-503, a mathematician who dreams in numbers, makes a discovery: he has an individual soul.

The Velveteen Rabbit (or How Toys Become Real) is a British children's book written by Margery Williams and illustrated by William Nicholson. It chronicles the story of a stuffed rabbit's desire to become real through the love of his owner. The story was first published in Harper's Bazaar in 1921 and has been republished many times since.The Velveteen Rabbit was given the International Literacy Association's Children's Book Council (United States) Children's Choice award. Based on a 2007 online poll, the National Education Association voted the book #28 on the "Teachers' Top 100 Books for Children." Although the story is simple, its message is memorable and powerful: It is love that makes our lives meaningful and worthwhile.This edition is a replica of the original, including the color illustrations, and is printed on acid-free, archival-quality paper in a case-laminate binding for long life and durability.

In this complete collection of Green Meadow stories, beloved storyteller Thornton W. Burgess takes young readers to the Green Meadow to enjoy the adventures of Happy Jack the squirrel, Mrs. Peter Rabbit, Bowser the Hound, Old Granny Fox, and other woodland friends. The chapters are generally short-the perfect length to read as a bedtime story. For older readers looking for something different to share with children, or for new readers beginning to tackle "chapter books," these tales provide excellent practice in reading that will leave children begging for more.Thornton W. Burgess was a conservationist who wrote thousands of stories reflecting his fascination with wildlife and concern for nature, teaching generations of children gentle lessons about life, ecology, and respect for the environment, all based on his own real-life observations of the animals around him. His engaging tales offer a fascinating look into a complex and beautiful place that any child may then want to explore more fully. As humanity faces the daily loss of animal species, stories that encourage young readers to learn about and respect the creatures of the natural world deserve our renewed attention and respect.

"Mysticism is the art of union with Reality. The mystic is a person who has attained that union in greater or less degree; or who aims at and believes in such attainment." So writes Evelyn Underhill, author of Practical Mysticism. In this little book, she explains precisely what that means and how we can put it to use in everyday life.In surprisingly timeless terms but under the guise of "Christian Mysticism," Underhill describes in 1914 what could rightly be called "secular mindfulness" today. She doesn't use much Christian terminology, instead preferring words that may be considered "new age," which allows readers to explore the mystical aspects of their own worldview without betraying their deeply held beliefs.Practical Mysticism is not a guidebook for mystical practice, although it does provide some tips along the way. What it does give is an introduction for the sufficiently motivated; those who see (or want to see) the world in a different way.

Full of adventure, wonder, mischief, and magic, The Arabian Nights has enthralled readers for centuries. These are the tales that saved the life of the beautiful and clever Shahrazad, whose husband, the king, executed each of his wives after a single night of marriage. Beginning an enchanting story each evening, Shahrazad always withheld the ending, and the king spared her life for one more day so he could learn what happened. A thousand and one nights later, her life was spared forever.Folklorist Andrew Lang's rendition of these classic tales has been a favorite for more than a hundred years. Some of the best-known tales include those of the Merchant and the Genii, the Fisherman, Haroun-al-Raschid, Blind Baba Abdalla, Aladdin and his Wonderful Lamp, and, of course, the seven voyages of Sinbad the Sailor. Andrew Lang's retelling of these wonderful stories makes them suitable for children as well as adults to enjoy.

Created by the CDC (the U.S. Centers for Disease Control), Operation Outbreak is an exciting graphic novel designed to educate young readers about the spread of infectious diseases and the public health risks they pose. In this story, several concerned students join forces as the Junior Disease Detectives, a group of investigators who are determined to find the source of a deadly flu outbreak and stop it before it takes more lives.The CDC writes, "[We hope] that this story helps to encourage youth interest in the many different career paths available in public health at the local, state and federal levels. . . . We at CDC hope that readers are inspired to become the next generation of real life disease detectives and public health superheroes."The book also includes Ask a Scientist: How Do People Become Infected with Germs? and Ask a Scientist: How Does My Body Fight Disease? It is beautifully printed in full color on 70-pound, acid-free, archival-quality paper for long life and durability.

These beloved tales of Pooh Bear, with his friends Piglet, Eeyore, Owl, Rabbit, Tigger, and more, have enchanted readers young and old for decades. Their adventures are timeless treasures of childhood, presented with the freshness that distinguishes true storytelling, and enhanced by the whimsical, wonderful illustrations of E. H. Shepard. The House at Pooh Corner is a true classic of children's literature.

We live in a world that is filled with misinformation and disinformation. In our precarious digital environment, the need for awareness about this risk is greater than ever.In Bug Byes, investigator Ava Williams uses her wits and journalism skills to uncover a disinformation campaign set to damage critical American communications infrastructure. With help from a few allies along the way, Ava races to expose the web of lies being spun online.Created by the CISA (the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency), Bug Bytes is the second graphic novel in the Resilience Series, which was created to illustrate the threat that inaccurate information (fake news) can have on important events that shape the future of our democracy. Yes, the threat is real, and very dangerous. Everyone needs to understand how it works and how to recognize the truth. This exciting and entertaining little book can help.

First published in Germany in 1844, Struwwelpeter ("shock-headed Peter")is a wonderful, horrible book about naughty children and the outlandish consequences of their bad behavior. Written and illustrated by Heinrich Hoffmann, it includes ten rhyming tales with hilarious, alarming illustrations, including "The Dreadful Story about Harriet and the Matches," "The Story of Little Suck-a-Thumb," "The Story of Fidgety Philip," and more. You can read these as cautionary tales with your kids, but they'll probably laugh more than they learn. And so will you!

In 2014, simplicity expert Leo Babauta published his masterwork, Zen Habits: Mastering the Art of Change. Then, in 2015, he published a new, abridged version, Essential Zen Habits: Mastering the Art of Change Briefly, aimed at readers who didn't care about the underlying theory laid out in the first book but just wanted the basic steps needed to quit bad habits, deal with life struggles, and practice mindfulness-a compact series of instructions with no fluff whatsoever.The author explains: "This is a concise guide to changing habits and dealing with struggles. I made it intentionally brief so you don't have to dig for the 'tell me what to do' bits. It's meant to get to the point, quickly, with no stories and not many explanations-the 'just do this' book you've been wanting to help you take action."What does this book cover? Here are the key topics: ¿ How to change a habit, using a six-week process.¿ How to troubleshoot changes if you're having difficulties.¿ How to change a bad habit (advanced topic).¿ How to deal with life struggles.¿ How to develop mindfulness in everyday life. The author writes: "I dive into some deeper topics than just the mechanics of habit change, but they're the most useful ideas I've ever come across in all my years of writing about habit change and mindfulness and happiness. I hope you find this useful! I've written it for you with love."

A book about training your mind. And shifting your focus. And dealing with struggles. And changing your habits. It shows how mindfulness is the key to changing everything in your life. And it helps you train to use mindfulness to deal with any difficulty you face. This short book includes exercises that will teach you what you need to know to start mastering the basic concepts of mindfulness.The author writes: "I've written this for absolute or near beginners, who would like to bring mindfulness into their lives . . . or who are struggling with:· Procrastination· Creating better habits· Frustration, disappointment, feeling stuck· Relationship problems· Being content"I've found that mindfulness is the fundamental skill to deal with any of these struggles. And in this short book-which you can read in one sitting if you feel like it-I not only talk about why this is true, but I also share some simple exercises for developing the skills to deal with any of these struggles."I don't promise miracles, and you'll have to do the exercises to get decent at these skills. But they work, in my experience, and I hope they help you."

Cultivate depth of purpose, mindfully work with the habitual patterns that hold you back, and practice a courageous willingness to be with whatever fears, patterns, and resistance that arise.When we experience the groundlessness of our uncertain lives, we form habitual patterns to deal with it. Those patterns include: ¿ Procrastination¿ Putting off healthy habits like exercise, flossing, and meditation¿ Trying to control a situation by planning, lists, systems, and routines¿ Grasping anxiously for control and feeling anxiety¿ Lashing out at others in frustration and anger¿ Perfectionism¿ Complaining, seeing things as burden or chore¿ Seeking distractions when you're overwhelmed¿ Staying in busywork instead of focus¿ Trying to exit when it's uncomfortable¿ Judging, feeling superior¿ Taking on too much, wanting to do everything¿ Constantly worrying about missing out¿ Ignoring a problem¿ Avoiding playing a bigger game¿ Eating comfort foods, watching TV, playing games¿ Smoking, biting nails, porn The book teaches you how to shift these patterns by mindfully recognizing and letting them go.

It's just you, and the life you love-without clutter getting in the way.You live experiences, you do things you're passionate about, you spend time with people you love.You don't live through objects, you're not passionate about things, you don't spend time with possessions.You live, and the clutter that has built up over the years has been stripped away to the bare essentials.This book will help you:· Examine and deal with the emotional issues that keep your life cluttered.· Deal with the "just in case" syndrome, and sentimental clutter.· Figure out what's important in your life.· Get started decluttering.· Clear out your closets, your kitchen, your living room, and more.· Create a clutter-free work space.· Deal with kids' clutter.· Declutter your schedule.· Maintain your clutter-free status once you've created this new life.The author writes: "This is my life, so much better now that I'm clutter-free. I'd love to help you get there if you need that help."

Originally published in 2014 in a limited edition of 3,500 copies, Zen Habits is the masterwork of simplicity blogger and author Leo Babauta, who explains how to master the art of changing your life-how to get rid of unwanted habits, deal with major life events, overcome frustrations with others, and much more.In 2015, the author published a new, much-shortened version of the book in a compact, "just do this" format called Essential Zen Habits. As valuable as that is, it lacks the depth and detail you'll find in this, the original, full-length edition.The author writes: "What you'll learn from this book isn't how to make yourself a better person-it's how to remove the things that get in your way. When we do that, we have happiness, peace. We no longer feel anxious, we don't need to procrastinate, we let go of anger and resentment, and we can fully live in this moment, enjoying it."With the skills of accepting discomfort and uncertainty, we'll learn to form mindful habits that will make us good at any change we want to make and learn the flexibility we need to stick to that change for the long term. We'll learn to deal with stress and anxiety, with frustration with ourselves and others, with procrastination and debt, and more. We'll become masters of change. This is the Zen Habits Method."

"The primary Imagination I hold to be the living Power and prime Agent of all human Perception, and as a repetition in the finite mind of the eternal act of creation in the infinite I AM." -Samuel Taylor ColeridgeIn his Biographia Literaria, Coleridge explains his theory of poetry as a creation of the "self-sufficing power of absolute Genius," which he claimed was as different from talent as "an egg [from] an egg-shell." Fusing autobiography, literary criticism, and religious and philosophical theory, Biographia Literaria is a supreme work of literary criticism and one of the classics of English literature.Coleridge insisted on sound sense and clear reference in phrase, metaphor, and image. He discouraged literary "embroidery," along with conventional similes and stale poetic diction, aiming to write in natural language that spoke to the heart as well as the intellect. Critical of the rhetorical excesses in poetry of the time, he joined Wordsworth in promoting "natural thoughts with natural diction."Biographia Literaria was the most important work of literary criticism of the English Romantic period, combining philosophy and literary criticism in a new way. It remains an incomparable source of informed reflection on the brave new literary world whose birth pangs Coleridge attended. This edition, newly designed and typeset, includes the complete text (originally published in two volumes) along with all of Coleridge's voluminous explanatory footnotes. It is printed on acid-free, archival-quality paper with a hardback case-laminate binding for long life and durability.

Flatland is uniquely both a social critique and a primer on multi-dimensional geometry. Written in two parts in 1884 by Edwin A. Abbott, an English mathematician and theologian, it tells the story of a square living in Flatland: a two-dimensional realm. After a dream of a restrictive one-dimensional existence and the difficulties this poses, he is visited by a sphere from a three-dimensional space who wishes to enlighten him into the ways of "Upward, yet not Northward."Edwin A. Abbott wrote other theological fiction and non-fiction (including several biographies), but he is best remembered for Flatland. While it was mostly forgotten after publication, it received a revived interest from the 1960s onwards, and has more recently had several sequels and film adaptations.Complete and unabridged, with the original illustrations by the author. Newly designed and typeset. Printed on acid-free, archival-quality paper for durability and long life.

A Christian devotional book dating to the early 15th century, The Imitation of Christ was originally written anonymously but popularly attributed to Thomas à Kempis. A beloved piece of religious literature since it was first circulated, the work is divided into four books that instruct the reader to care for the soul, follow Christ, seek internal consolation, and receive the sacrament of Communion, all to attain spiritual peace. Admired by Christian theologians and mystics over the centuries, it is today considered to be the most-read Christian devotional work besides the Bible. For all who seek the spiritual life, The Imitation of Christ is an essential and foundational work, to be read again and again.

Teach your child to read in the simple, reliable, old-fashioned way, using McGuffey's First Eclectic Reader (revised edition). This book continues reading instruction from McGuffey's Eclectic Primer. The book includes "slate exercises" of the script alphabet and charming vintage illustrations to enhance the lessons. The McGuffey Readers are among the best-known schoolbooks in the history of American education, having sold more than 120 million copies since their first publication in 1836. They are still in use today. This is a photographic facsimile of the original edition, printed on acid-free, archival-quality paper with a hardback case-laminate binding for long life and durability.