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Firebrands
by Becca Young Shaun SliferCurated by the Justseeds Artists' Collective,Firebrands is 192 pages of art, world history, and dangerous information. These beautifully illustrated mini-poster pages showcase radicals, dissidents, folk singers, and rabble-rousers, from Emma Goldman to Tupac, Pablo Neruda to Fred Hampton. As say editors Shaun Slifer and Bec Young in the introduction, the book "is especially made for anyone who has sat, trembling with frustration and disappointment in history class, or reading a text book heavily edited of anything interesting or useful. It's for all our ancestors, especially for the ones left out of or misrepresented in said textbook, because they were too brown, too female, too poor, too queer, too uneducated, too disabled, or because they felt or thought too much." This is a real people's history, a book packed with dynamite, desire, and, above all, courage.
A History of the United States, Volume 2
by David TrowbridgeA History of the American People Vol. 2 by Trowbridge is an engaging, accessible narrative that makes US history (after 1865) come alive and bridges the gap between academia and your students. This text does more than cover the basic timeline of events students need to be familiar with, it provides opportunities to read about history from a variety of perspectives and appeals to students of diverse backgrounds and abilities. Trowbridge made a concerted effort to reach students where they live, regardless of whether they have already discovered a love for history or they are about to in your class.
Almayer's Folly: A Story Of An Eastern River (Oxford World's Classics)
by Joseph ConradRuled by the greed that proves to be his undoing, Kaspar Almayer, a white settler in Borneo, embarks on a futile search for a hidden goldmine, risking both his life and his family in the process.But while Almayer pursues a dangerous alliance with a local prince, Almayer's native-born wife plots an unforgivable betrayal—one that will cost Almayer everything that he holds dear.Be it mystery, romance, drama, comedy, politics, or history, great literature stands the test of time. ClassicJoe proudly brings literary classics to today's digital readers, connecting those who love to read with authors whose work continues to get people talking. Look for other fiction and non-fiction classics from ClassicJoe.
The Art of War: The Essential Translation Of The Classic Book Of Life (Penguin Modern Classics Series #909)
by Sun TzuAn ancient Chinese military text, The Art of War is a strategic and intellectual examination of the different aspects of warfare, and has served as a foundation of military doctrine from ancient to modern times. With discussions ranging from the use of force to civilian casualties, The Art of War continues to be a relevant and insightful treatise on military engagement.Be it mystery, romance, drama, comedy, politics, or history, great literature stands the test of time. ClassicJoe proudly brings literary classics to today's digital readers, connecting those who love to read with authors whose work continues to get people talking. Look for other fiction and non-fiction classics from ClassicJoe.
Basil
by Wilkie CollinsWhen Basil enters into a secret marriage with a young woman with whom he has fallen in love at first sight, he agrees to live apart for one year, seeing his young wife only in the company of a chaperone, and pining for the day when they may be together. But when Basil discovers his spouse in the arms of another, his reaction has tragic and lasting consequences.
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ.
by Lew WallaceA Jewish nobleman embraces the Christian faith after witnessing the life and death of Jesus Christ. When Judah Ben-Hur is falsely accused of attempting to assassinate a Roman governor, he is imprisoned and enslaved, and his family's property is forfeited to the government. Bent on revenge against his accuser, his childhood friend Massala, Ben-Hur works to attain his freedom, but upon his return journey encounters the Christ, who teaches Ben-Hur the power of forgiveness.
The Call of the Wild
by Jack LondonBuck is a domesticated dog living with his loving family when he is stolen and sold off into the brutal life of an Alaskan sled dog, where must quickly learn how to survive in his new, wild life.
The Case Book of Sherlock Holmes (Collector's Library)
by Sir Arthur Conan DoyleA master of deduction, Sherlock Holmes applies his unique logic and experience to cases as varied as theft, suspected vampirism, and murder.The distinguished partnership between Holmes and Dr. John Watson draws to a close in the final volume of Sherlock Holmes short stories to be penned by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The Case Book of Sherlock Holmes includes "The Adventure of the Sussex Vampire," "The Adventure of the Three Garridebs," and the final short story to be published, "The Adventure of Shoscombe Old Place."Be it mystery, romance, drama, comedy, politics, or history, great literature stands the test of time. ClassicJoe proudly brings literary classics to today's digital readers, connecting those who love to read with authors whose work continues to get people talking. Look for other fiction and non-fiction classics from ClassicJoe.
Castle Rackrent: an Hibernian tale taken from facts and from the manners of the Irish squires before the year 1782
by Maria EdgeworthFaithful family employee Thady Quirk recounts the decline of the Rackrent family who lost their fortune due to their irresponsible and extravagant lifestyle.
Chance: A Tale In Two Parts
by Joseph ConradLeft to depend on the kindness of others when her father, a renowned criminal, is sent to prison, the young and beautiful Flora de Barrel finds herself questioning the motivations of those who claim to be helping her. It is only after she finds security in a marriage to Captain Anthony that she is able to lay claim to her own life and future.Told through the eyes of Charles Marlow, one of author Joseph Conrad's most popular characters, Chance follows Flora through the key years of her life, from her privileged youth through to an adulthood of reduced circumstances.Be it mystery, romance, drama, comedy, politics, or history, great literature stands the test of time. ClassicJoe proudly brings literary classics to today's digital readers, connecting those who love to read with authors whose work continues to get people talking. Look for other fiction and non-fiction classics from ClassicJoe.
The Communist Manifesto: The Authorized English Translation, Edited and Annotated by Friedrich Engels
by Karl Marx Friedrich EngelsOne of the world's most influential political treatises, The Communist Manifesto outlines the base principles of communism as they relate to class struggle, economics, and politics.Originally published in 1848 as the Manifesto of the Communist Party, The Communist Manifesto was foundational to the development of modern communism and socialism.
The Forsyte Saga: Flowering Wilderness (Penguin Classics)
by John GlasworthyA past rift in the wealthy Forsyte clan threatens to destroy the happiness of two young lovers in John Galsworthy's classic novel.Consumed by jealously and power, Soames Forsyte attempts to isolate his young and beautiful wife at his country estate, Robin Hill. But when Irene falls in love with the architect hired by her husband, the repercussions of her affair will have lasting consequences for every member of the Foryste family.Be it mystery, romance, drama, comedy, politics, or history, great literature stands the test of time. ClassicJoe proudly brings literary classics to today's digital readers, connecting those who love to read with authors whose work continues to get people talking. Look for other fiction and non-fiction classics from ClassicJoe.
Futility, Or The Wreck of the Titan: Or, Futility
by Morgan RobertsonWhen the "unsinkable" ship the Titan strikes an iceberg, John Rowland, a former naval lieutenant, heroically saves the life of a young girl as the ship founders and eventually sinks, leaving them stranded in the desolate and frigid North Atlantic.Be it mystery, romance, drama, comedy, politics, or history, great literature stands the test of time. ClassicJoe proudly brings literary classics to today's digital readers, connecting those who love to read with authors whose work continues to get people talking. Look for other fiction and non-fiction classics from ClassicJoe.
Henry IV, Part I: A History
by William ShakespeareAfter overthrowing his predecessor, King Henry IV is acutely aware of the delicate political tensions he must balance to protect his throne. On one hand, he must rein in his son, the mischievous Prince Hal, who has left the court for a life of drinking and pleasure. At the same time, he must put down a rebellion of some of the most powerful families in England. Henry IV, Part I is the second of four connected plays about successive British monarchs, including Richard II, Henry IV, Part II, and Henry V.
Henry IV, Part II: A History
by William ShakespeareAfter defeat at the Battle of Shrewsbury the rebels regroup. But Prince Hal’s reluctance to inherit the crown threatens to destroy the ailing Henry IV’s dream of a lasting dynasty. Shakespeare’s portrait of the prodigal son’s journey from youth to maturity embraces the full panorama of society. Henry IV, Part 2 is believed to have been written between 1596 and 1599. It is the third part of a tetralogy, preceded by Richard II and Henry IV, Part 1 and succeeded by Henry V.
Henry V: A History
by William ShakespeareHenry V is Shakespeare’s most famous “war play”; it includes the storied English victory over the French at Agincourt. Some of it glorifies war, especially the choruses and Henry’s speeches urging his troops into battle. But we also hear bishops conniving for war to postpone a bill that would tax the church, and soldiers expecting to reap profits from the conflict. Even in the speeches of Henry and his nobles, there are many chilling references to the human cost of war.
Henry VI, Part I: A History
by William ShakespeareAfter the death of King Henry V, King Henry VI must ascend to the throne amist the chaos of the Hundred Years' War and internal struggles closer to home that threaten the British monarchy.
Henry VI, Part II: A History
by William ShakespeareKing Henry VI's reign is beset with infighting among the nobility as the War of the Roses breaks out in full and the king faces open rebellion as the Duke of York makes a claim for the throne .
Henry VI, Part III: A History
by William ShakespeareKing Henry VI is now on the run, defending his crown from the Yorkists in a conflict that will determine the fate of the British monarchy.
Henry VIII: The Famous History of the Life of King Henry the Eighth, A Tragedy
by William ShakespeareKing Henry VIII risks both his realm and his immortal soul when he divorces Katherine of Aragon in favour of Anne "Bullen". With a cast of characters that includes Cardinal Wolsey, Thomas Cranmer, the dukes of Norfolk and Suffolk, and Sir Thomas Cromwell, Shakespeare explores one of the most fascinating periods in English history, which was still shaping and influencing his world under Henry's daughter, Elizabeth I.
Jacob's Room (Oxford World's Classics)
by Virginia WoolfA young man's life during the early years of the twentieth century is examined through the eyes of those closest to him. As Jacob Flanders grows from childhood to adulthood, the events and people that influence his life are examined solely through the perspectives of others, leading to an incomplete understanding of who Jacob really is.Virginia Woolf's third novel Jacob's Room is a character study that ponders how well any person can be known. Following the author's more conventional novels The Voyage Out and Night and Day, Jacob's Room is as an important modernist text, demonstrating Woolf's progression as a writer of modernist literature.Be it mystery, romance, drama, comedy, politics, or history, great literature stands the test of time. ClassicJoe proudly brings literary classics to today's digital readers, connecting those who love to read with authors whose work continues to get people talking. Look for other fiction and non-fiction classics from ClassicJoe.
Jane Eyre
by Charlotte BrontëA masterpiece of nineteenth-century English Literature, Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre follows the titular character as she attempts to rise from humble beginnings to find independence and love. Jane is a passionate and intelligent woman who struggles in life until she secures the job as governess for the wealthy, kind Edward Rochester. At Thornfield Hall, Rochester's estate, Jane finds herself falling for her employer, and though the feelings are reciprocated, Rochester also has a terrible secret that threatens their future together. Jane Eyre is not only a classic romance, but has been praised for its penetrating depiction of Jane's inner moral and intellectual struggles, and is still read widely to this day.
A Journal of the Plague Year
by Daniel DefoeA London narrator recounts both the personal and the political happenings of a single year during the Great Plague in the seventeenth century.
Julius Caesar: A Tragedy
by William ShakespeareBased on events in Roman history, Shakespeare explores themes of justice and morality in Julius Caesar. Brutus, convinced by Cassius, kills Caesar in the Senate. The conspirators, believing they are acting in the best interest of Rome, refuse to flee—until Mark Antony sways public opinion with his infamous speech. His words sparks the battle to that drives the conspirators from Rome and leads the play to its dramatic conclusion.
Kim: Rudyard Kipling (Reading & Training Ser.)
by Rudyard KiplingThe orphaned son of impoverished Irish parents, Kimball O'Hara is making his living on the streets of British-occupied India when he befriends a lama who is undertaking a pilgrimage to find the River of the Arrow.When Kim's British parentage is discovered, he is taken from the lama's custody and sent to school in England, where is trained as a spy before being returned to India. Undertaking one last trip with the lama, with whom he has remained close, Kim must choose between a life of subterfuge and one of enlightenment.Be it mystery, romance, drama, comedy, politics, or history, great literature stands the test of time. ClassicJoe proudly brings literary classics to today's digital readers, connecting those who love to read with authors whose work continues to get people talking. Look for other fiction and non-fiction classics from ClassicJoe.