Early Fiction

Sir Pelham Grenville Wodehouse was an Englishman who wrote novels, collections of short stories, and musical theatre. He enjoyed enormous success during a seventy career but is known today mostly for his humorous tales of Jeeves and his somewhat dim-witted but rich employer, Bertie Wooster. Wodehouse managed to create multiple layers of comedic complications as Jeeves strove to rescue his "young master" from various entanglements. Five of the earliest and freshest of the Jeeves and Bertie stories are collected in this volume.

A Young Learners Learning English For Kids Book About A Prehistoric Neanderthal Stone Age Family Similar To The Croods And How They Survive When Living In A Dangerous New Wilderness In The Territory Of The Spotted Beast The Caveman Kids first meet the Baby Mammoth on the way home from the Mammoth Hunt. Then the Baby Mammoth saves the Clan from the Big Storm that turns the river into a Raging Wild River. Now the Clan finds a New Cave to Call Home as they walk away from the river in the pouring rain. But the area they have stumbled into is the territory of the Spotted Beast and the Baby ...

How Did Caveman Kids Survive And Thrive Before At The Dawn Of Time When Everything Was Stacked Against Them The caveman kids and grandpa were always at the cave while their parents were out hunting or gathering food. After a successful mammoth hunt they bumped into a little lost baby mammoth and changed history. They were now mobile and they had muscle power. But they were up against nature and sometimes nature turned against them, but this time the baby mammoth sounded a warning, and the whole tribe got out of harms way. As the baby mammoth tried to fit into her new herd she saves the clan...

Special delivery: Danger! When Stanley's mother needs the secret ingredient for a special recipe, Stanley mails himself to Mexico to track down its mysterious maker. But when a band of spies threatens to steal the secret, Stanley's simple trip becomes a race against an opponent that even a flat boy like himself can't slip past!!

Nancy is utterly enchanted by Mrs. DeVine's fancy movie star memorabilia (that means things from the past). So enchanted, that Nancy decides to adapt the movie star lifestyle at home—and everybody knows that movie stars don't go to be early! Will Nancy's lack of beauty sleep get in the way of Mrs. DeVine's surprise the next day?

Nancy absolutely adores stars. She loves how they sparkle in the sky, and she can even name the constellations. When she finds out her class will visit the planetarium she is ecstatic - that's a fancy word for excited. But when it starts to rain Nancy is afraid she might not be able to see the stars. Will the rain keep Nancy from watching stars sparkle?

This is Carl Sandburg's third book of poetry and his largest. It is also the most wide-ranging. The title, Smoke and Steel, suggests the steel industry he knew in Chicago, Gary and Pittsburg, but he writes about many other things as well. His over-arching theme seems to be human life as a struggle in adversity, a struggle for the mere necessities of life - food, clothing, shelter, work - and a struggle for the human soul, a struggle for love, charity, justice, equality.

A mystery novel set in Marsh Quay, England, during the early 20th century. In the tranquil estuary of Marsh Quay, the return of adventurer Percival Fletcher from Africa sparks intrigue and leads to a chilling murder that shakes the small community to its core. As the locals grapple with the shocking news, the investigation reveals a tangled web of deceit and hidden identities that threaten to expose long-buried secrets. Who killed Fletcher, and why? Join the quest for truth in this enthralling tale of betrayal and justice. When Hank Lark, a crew member of a coasting schooner, witnesses the ...

'Gateway of Swords': An Exhilarating Tale of Adventure, Intrigue, and Love A historical fiction book set in India and England during the turn of the 20th century.In the tumultuous period of the early 20th century, 'Gateway of Swords' will transport you into an enthralling world of adventure, politics, and heartwarming romance. Immerse yourself in the thrilling narrative that traverses continents from the bustling hubbub of India to the serene countrysides of England. As you flip the pages, the vivid narrative paints an intricate picture of a world brimming with political unrest and vibrant ...

The first three stories in the Matt Ransom series have been gathered together for the first time in this exciting and explosive collection. The Velvet Sea, The Tender Shore, and the powerful The Gentle Tide await readers just past the shore…

Historical Adventure Novel A science fiction adventure book set in an imaginary, uncharted region south of the Antarctic during the early 20th century. Step into a world of lost civilizations and bold explorers with "The Quest for Adlaz: A Science Fiction Journey Through Uncharted Lands." Join King Minos, his bride Lady Memene, and their brave companions on a quest through forgotten realms where danger and wonder lurk around every corner. The saga begins aboard the cruiser Minnetonka, as King Minos of Sardania and Lady Memene embark on a journey towards a new life in America following the ...

An exciting tale of self-discovery, this is the story about an exclamation mark. It's about fitting in and standing out, and with the help of others, finding your way. We all have an inner exclamation mark - the qustion is how to find it!

A Tale of Early Miami is a historical fiction book set in Miami, Florida, during the early 20th century. Immerse yourself in our vivid depiction of a town transformed from a desolate outpost into a buzzing, vibrant city. Our protagonist, Ethan Nash, a destitute wanderer, captures the spirit of the age. His journey brings him face-to-face with charismatic preachers, eccentric beachcombers, and mysterious characters concealing dangerous secrets. The Journey Begins Nash's adventure starts with an impassioned sermon, a meeting with a mysterious woman and an encounter with a run-away collie. ...

The only thing Abi ever wanted was a proper family. So when she falls pregnant by an Australian exchange student in London, she cannot pack up her old life in Croydon fast enough, to start all over in Sydney and make her own family. It is not until she arrives, with three-week-old Jude in tow, that Abi realises Stu is not quite ready to be a father after all. And he is the only person she knows in this hot, dazzling, confusing city, where the job of making friends is turning out to be harder than she thought.

The world of Shalistar has reached the climax of its final age. Magic and sorcery, a forbidden art, have taken root in the hearts of its inhabitants. The outcome of this wickedness has come in the form of “The Messenger,” a cruel being who offers power and prestige. Those who accept the gift are granted unnatural abilities, but find themselves a slave to Baelor, the unmerciful master of “The Messengers.” Born within this world of darkness is a group of warriors, known as The Order of the Elect.

Since its inception in the 19th Century photography has been a trusted source capturing both truth and reality. It cannot lie. Our eyes may deceive us, but the camera cannot. In this volume whilst our classic authors are at the early edge of photography’s development, they use it in ways that are both innovative and atmospheric as very often the camera and the photographer become a central part in many fascinating stories.

Danger lurks everywhere as he travels alone across the continent. Strange mannerisms, frightening movements, sudden screaming—all involuntary—set him apart. Out of step with everyone, Pieter experiences a crisis of faith and eventually leaves his family, church and community to set off on his own. The French Indian conflict with the British is beginning to gather momentum. At nineteen, Pieter is swept up into the maelstorm of war. By 1757, the British and the French are in a race to claim the Great Sea of the West for their respective countries. The British capture Pieter, now a young ...

Children will love learning to read with this New York Times-bestselling picture book—adapted for audio—starring an irresistible dog named Rocket and his teacher, a little yellow bird. Follow along as Rocket masters the alphabet, sounds out words, and finally . . . learns to read all on his own!

One mistake cost him everything. Building a new life might give him a second chance at love. Thomas Bray came to Gloucester to escape his disgrace in Plymouth Colony, not to find his future. The skilled carpenter seeks redemption through hard work until he meets Mary Wilson—a founding family's daughter who sees beyond his painful past. As Thomas builds a canal vital to the settlement's future, Mary challenges the barriers around his heart. But when a wealthy merchant pursues her and whispers from Plymouth resurface, Thomas must decide: retreat again or finally fight for the love he ...

Mitchell Tucker has come back to the small Texas town of Gila Rock looking for something Julianne Boyce has no intention of giving him: forgiveness. It's been eight years since Mitch went to jail for starting a fire that claimed her husband's life...and longer still since Juli and Mitch fell into a forbidden first love that their feuding families brought to an end. She's lost too much because of his thoughtlessness to let herself fall under that familiar spell again.