Anton Chekhov is widely regarded as one of the greatest writers of short stories. He constructs stories where action & drama are implied rather than described openly & which leave much to the readers imagination. This collection contains some of the most important of his earliest & shortest comic sketches as well as examples of his great mature works. Throughout the doctor-turned-writer displays compassion for human suffering & misfortune but is always able to see the comical even farcical aspects of the human condition. ...

'I was jealous of her writing. The only writing I have ever been jealous of.' Virginia Woolf Virginia Woolf was not the only writer to admire Mansfield's work: Thomas Hardy D. H. Lawrence & Elizabeth Bowen all praised her stories & her early death at the age of thirty-four cut short one of the finest short-story writers in the English language. This selection covers the full range of Mansfield's fiction from her early satirical stories to the subtly nuanced comedy of ' The Daughters of the Late Colonel' & the macabre & ominous 'A Married Man's Story'. The stories that pay what Mansfield calls 'a debt of love' to New Zealand are as sharply etched as the European stories & she recreates her childhood world with mordant insight. Disruption is a constant theme whether the tone is comic tragic nostalgic or domestic echoing Mansfield's disrupted life & the fractured expressions of Modernism. This new edition increases the selection from 27 to 33 stories & prints them in the order in which they first appeared in the definitive texts established by Anthony Alpers. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up-to-date bibliographies for further study & much more. ...

Collecting the most incisive & influential writings of one of Romes finest orators Ciceros Selected Works" is translated with an introduction by Michael Grant in " Penguin Classics". Lawyer philosopher statesman & defender of Romes Republic Cicero was a master of eloquence & his pure literary & oratorical style & strict sense of morality have been a powerful influence on European literature & thought for over two thousand years in matters of politics philosophy & faith. This selection demonstrates the diversity of his writings &

Includes:: letters to friends & statesmen on Roman life & politics; the vitriolic Second Philippic Against Antony; & his two most famous philosophical treatises " On Duties" & " On Old Age"
- a celebration of his own declining years. Written at a time of brutal political & social change Ciceros lucid ethical writings formed the foundation of the Western liberal tradition in political & moral thought that continues to this day. This translation by Michael Grant conveys the elegance of Ciceros writings. His introduction describes their social & political background while maps genealogical charts timelines & a glossary place the works in context. Marcus Tullius Cicero (106-43 BC) Roman orator & statesman was born at Arpinium to a wealthy local family. Having been educated in Rome by 70 BC he had established himself as a leading barrister & was beginning a successful political career. Cicero received honours usually reserved only for the Roman aristocracy & was one of the greatest Roman orators. If you enjoyed " Selected Works" you might like Suetonius " The Twelve Caesars" also available in " Penguin Classics"."


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Lord Jim first published in 1900 confirmed Conrads place in literature as one of the first modernists of English letters. Set in the Malay Archipelago not only does the novel provide a gripping account of maritime adventure & romance but also an exotic tale of the East. Nostromo is the only man capable of the decisive action needed to save the silver of the San Tome mine & secure independence for Sulaco Occidental Province of the Latin American state of Costaguana. Is his integrity as unassailable as everyone believes or will his ideals like those which have inspired the struggling state itself buckle under economic & political pressure? The Secret Agent Conrads story of espionage & anarchists tells of Winnie Verloc & her devotion to her peculiar & simple-minded brother Stevie. Its savagely witty themes of human absurdity & misunderstanding are written in an ironic style that provokes both laughter & unease. This volume also

Includes:: a selection of Conrads matchless short stories
- Youth Typhoon Heart of Darkness The End of the Tether & The Shadow-Line.


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Thirty-five beautiful girls. Thirty-five beautiful rivals... It's the chance of a lifetime & 17-year-old America Singer should feel lucky. She has been chosen for The Selection a reality TV lottery in which the special few compete for gorgeous Prince Maxon's love. Swept up in a world of elaborate gowns glittering jewels & decadent feasts America is living a new & glamorous life. & the prince takes a special interest in her much to the outrage of the others. Rivalry within The Selection is fierce & not all of the girls are prepared to play by the rules. But what they don't know is that America has a secret
- one which could throw the whole competition...and change her life forever.
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Selena the Sleepover Fairy makes sure that sleepovers are full of fun & games for everyone! But when Jack Frost's naughty goblins steal her magical sleepover objects all sleepovers are in danger of being ruined including the giant sleepover that Rachel & Kirsty are attending! ...

Kristin Neff Ph D is a professor in human development whose 10 years of research forms the basis of her timely & highly readable book. Self Compassion offers a powerful solution for combating the current malaise of depression anxiety & self criticism that comes with living in a pressured & competitive culture. Through tried & tested exercises & audio downloads readers learn the 3 core components that will help replace negative & destructive measures of self worth & success with a kinder & non judgemental approach in order to bring about profound life change & deeper happines. Self Compassion recognises that we all have weaknesses & limitations but in accepting this we can discover new ways to achieve enhanced self confidence contentment & reach our highest potential. Simply easily & compassionately. Kristin Neffs expert & practical advice offers a completely new set of personal development tools that will benefit everyone. ...

Essential guide for everything you need to know to keep relaxed through every day life Repackage of the phenomenally successful guide to dealing with nervous illness
- Self Help for Your Nerves. This guide offers the most comprehensive insight & advice into coping with nervous stress. Sufferers of nervous illness regard Self Help for Your Nerves as their bible
- many believe that if they had found it earlier they would have been saved years of unnecessary suffering. Dr Claire Weekes looks at: How the Nervous System Works What is Nervous Illness Common factors in the development of nervous illness Recurring Nervous Attacks Plus important chapters on depression sorrow guilt & disgrace obsessions sleeplessness confidence loneliness & agoraphobia. The book also shows the Dr Claire Weekes method a practical programme on learning to take your place among people without fear.

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Most of us believe that we possess a self
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The 6 essays & one address in this volume outline the great transcendentalists moral idealism as well as hinting at the later scepticism that colored his thought. In addition to the celebrated title essay the others included here are History " " Friendship " " The Over-Soul " " The Poet" & " Experience " plus the well-known & frequently read Harvard Divinity School Address." ...