Thoughtlessthought


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From the complex, colorful, and sometimes harsh world of New Orleans comes a collection of poetry centered on life in all its facets. Irish, tough, and eloquent, poet Alton channels his experiences growing up the Big Easys St. Thomas Projects into hard-hitting, honest verse. Altons poetry encompasses us allparents, siblings, friends, and even strangers. While greed, hate, anger, death, and sadness are part of the natural order of nature, Alton also believes love and kindness, peace and life, and all the good and bad things that co-exist in our world are also natural. With unique rhythms and soul-stirring prose, these poems touch on the wide breadth of experiences in our lives. From encouraging us to live each day to the fullest in Living Out Loud to the ramifications of hate-filled actions in Right to Bleed, Alton presents both sides of life and forces us to see them both for their true colors. Dedicated to all people and the world we share, Thoughtlessthought will challenge, inspire, and delight.




Wasted Pretty


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Wasted Pretty is about a sixteen-year-old girl who has to deal with wanted and unwanted attention when she inadvertently goes from blending in to standing out.




The Nesting Place


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Create the home--and life--you've always wanted with the help of popular blogger and author of Cozy Minimalist Home Myquillyn Smith (The Nester) as she helps you free yourself to take risks and find beauty in imperfection. Myquillyn Smith is all about embracing reality--especially when it comes to decorating a home bursting with kids, pets, and all the unpredictable messes of life. In The Nesting Place, Myquillyn shares the secrets of decorating for real people--and it has nothing to do with creating a flawless look to wow your guests and everything to do with making peace with the natural imperfection and joy of daily living. Drawing on her years of experience creating beauty in her 13 different homes and countless seasons of life, Myquillyn will show you how to think differently about the true purpose of your home, and simply and creatively tailor it to reflect you and your unique style--without breaking the bank. Full of simple steps, practical advice, and beautiful, full-color photos, The Nesting Place gives you the tools you need to: Cultivate a home that works for you and your family Transform your home into a place that's inviting and warm for family and friends Discover your own personal style There is beauty in embracing the lived-in, loved-on, and just-about-used-up aspects of our homes and our daily lives--let Myquillyn show you how. Praise for The Nesting Place: "This book made me look at every room in my house differently, with a new lens of creativity and beauty and possibility. It inspired me to reclaim my home as sacred space, ripe with opportunities to celebrate and create memories and moments." --Shauna Niequist, New York Times bestselling author of Present Over Perfect and I Guess I Haven't Learned That Yet "This highly personal account about embracing imperfection and finding contentment in your home is like sitting down with a good friend and talking about the stuff that really matters. The Nesting Place is full of approachable ideas, encouragement, and a whole lot of heart." --Sherry Petersik, home blogger; bestselling author of Young House Love




My Side of the Story


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Jarold, aka, Jazz, is a typical sixteen year old boy. He lives at home with his two remarkably un-divorced parents, his holier-than-thou sister, and his overbearing grandmother. It's a life straight out of a TV show. Or so it seem The truth is that Jazz's life is anything but picture perfect. He's seeing a shrink because his mom and dad found out he's gay; his schoolmates torment him every day; and he keeps bumping into his high school teacher at a local gay bar. To make matters worse, his best friend, Al, keeps pulling him into trouble. Jazz knows he has to keep everything together, at least through finals, so he can get away from this life once and for all. But, in his haste to leave everything behind, he comes to find out that the only thing he can't escape is himself. Witty, sardonic, and incredibly funny, My Side of the Story is the perfectly rendered portrait of a precocious, troubled teenager faced with the awkward process of growing up and coming out.




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Adam Bede


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Adam Bede by George Eliot is a timeless classic that delves into the complexities of rural life, love, and morality in 19th-century England. Set against the backdrop of a fictional Midlands village, Eliot weaves a poignant tale centered around the honest and hardworking carpenter, Adam Bede. The novel unfolds with the tragic love triangle between Adam, the beautiful Hetty Sorrel, and the charismatic but unreliable Captain Arthur Donnithorne. The characters, vividly drawn and deeply nuanced, grapple with moral dilemmas and societal expectations, creating a rich tapestry of human experience. As Adam Bede navigates the challenges of love, betrayal, and redemption, Eliot's masterful prose captures the essence of a bygone era while addressing themes that remain relevant today. GEORGE ELIOT, pseudonym for MARY ANN EVANS [1819-1880], was an English novelist. Several of her works are considered among the most important in British literature within the realistic novel tradition. They often unfold in the English countryside and are characterized by a deeply empathetic psychological portrayal that was ahead of its time.




The Essential Romance Classics


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Musaicum Books presents to you this warm and meticulously edited collection for these stressful times: Romeo & Juliet by William Shakespeare (Play) Romeo & Juliet (Prose Version) Evelina (Fanny Burney) Camilla (Fanny Burney) Pride and Prejudice (Jane Austen) Sense and Sensibility (Jane Austen) Mansfield Park (Jane Austen) Emma (Jane Austen) Persuasion (Jane Austen) The Sorrows of Young Werther (Goethe) Jane Eyre (Charlotte Brontë) Villette (Charlotte Brontë) Wuthering Heights (Emily Brontë) The Tenant of Wildfell Hall (Anne Brontë) The Red and the Black (Stendhal) Lorna Doone (R.D. Blackmore) Dangerous Liaisons (Pierre Choderlos de Laclos) The Portrait of a Lady (Henry James) The Wings of the Dove (Henry James) Scarlet Letter (Nathaniel Hawthorne) Adam Bede (George Eliot) Anna Karenina (Leo Tolstoy) Far from the Madding Crowd (Thomas Hardy) Tess of the d'Urbervilles (Thomas Hardy) North and South (Elizabeth Gaskell) Wives and Daughters (Elizabeth Gaskell) The Age of Innocence (Edith Wharton) Little Women (Louisa May Alcott) An Old-Fashioned Girl (Louisa May Alcott) The Lady of the Camellias (Alexandre Dumas) The House of a Thousand Candles (Meredith Nicholson) Great Expectations (Charles Dickens) The Phantom of the Opera (Gaston Leroux) A Room with a View (E. M. Forster) The Beautiful and Damned (F. Scott Fitzgerald) Jennie Gerhardt (Theodore Dreiser) Ann Veronica (H. G. Wells) The Enchanted Barn (Grace Livingston Hill) The Girl from Montana (Grace Livingston Hill) The Miranda Trilogy (Grace Livingston Hill) Marcia Schuyler Phoebe Deane Miranda The Agony Column (Earl DerrBiggers) The Bride of Lammermoor (Walter Scott) Night and Day (Virginia Woolf) Affairs of State (Burton Egbert Stevenson) Jill the Reckless (P.G. Wodehouse) The Black Moth (Georgette Heyer) The Transformation of Philip Jettan (Georgette Heyer) And Both Were Young (Madeleine L'Engle) Penny Plain (O. Douglas) The Awakening (Kate Chopin)




The Complete Novels of George Eliot - All 9 Novels in One Edition


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This carefully edited collection has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Contents: Adam Bede (1859) The Lifted Veil (1859) The Mill on the Floss (1860) Silas Marner (1861) Romola (1863) Brother Jacob (1864) Felix Holt, the Radical (1866) Middlemarch (1871/72) Daniel Deronda (1876) Mary Ann Evans (1819 – 1880), better known by her pen name George Eliot, was an English novelist, journalist and translator. She was one of the leading writers of the Victorian era. Her novels, largely set in provincial England, are well known for their realism and psychological insight.




Novels of George Eliot


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Love, Lust & Heartbreak: 50 Romance Classics in One Collection


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Love, Lust & Heartbreak: 50 Romance Classics in One Collection stands as a monumental tribute to the enduring power and complexity of romantic literature. This anthology spans centuries and continents, weaving together an intricate tapestry of narratives that explore the many facets of love, from the unbridled passion of youthful desire to the profound grief of lost affection. The collection boasts an impressive array of literary styles, including the tragic romanticism of the Brontë sisters, the sharp societal critiques and humor of Jane Austen and William Shakespeare, and the exploratory psychological depth of Henry James and Virginia Woolf. The selection not only highlights the timeless struggle and beauty found in love stories but also showcases the evolution of the romance genre across differing cultures and epochs. The authors featured in this collection bring with them a myriad of backgrounds and perspectives, allowing for a rich and varied exploration of romantic themes. Esteemed for their contributions to literature, figures like Dickens, Eliot, Tolstoy, and Wharton provide readers with an intimate glimpse into the social mores and individual quests for love and meaning within their respective societies. This confluence of authors, spanning the Romantic period to the Modernist era, exemplifies the multifaceted nature of romance literature and its symbiotic relationship with historical, cultural, and literary movements. The anthology serves as a panoramic vista of loves iterations, challenges, and triumphs, as seen through the lenses of some of literatures most celebrated authors. Love, Lust & Heartbreak: 50 Romance Classics in One Collection is a seminal work that beckons readers to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of romantic literature. It provides a unique opportunity to engage with the diverse narratives of love that have captivated hearts and stirred passions across generations. This collection is an essential addition to the libraries of literature aficionados, offering a comprehensive understanding of the romance genres evolution and its pivotal role in exploring the human condition. Readers are invited to delve into this anthology, not only as a pursuit of entertainment but as an educational journey through the landscapes of love, loss, and desire that define our collective human experience.