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The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Runner

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Nine classic short stories portraying the isolation, criminality, morality, and rebellion of the working class from award-winning, bestselling author Alan Sillitoe

The titular story follows the internal decisions and external oppressions of a seventeen-year-old inmate in a juvenile detention center who is known only by his surname, Smith. The wardens have given the boy a light workload because he shows talent as a runner. But if he wins the national long-distance running competition as everyone is counting on him to do, Smith will only vindicate the very system and society that has locked him up. "The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Runner" has long been considered a masterpiece on both the page and the silver screen. Adapted for film by Sillitoe himself in 1962, it became an instant classic of British New Wave cinema.


 


 In "Uncle Ernest," a middle-aged furniture upholsterer traumatized in World War II, now leads a lonely life. His wife has left him, his brothers have moved away, and the townsfolk treat him as if he were a ghost. When the old man finally finds companionship with two young girls whom he enjoys buying pastries for at a cafe, the local authorities find his behavior morally suspect. "Mr. Raynor the School Teacher" delves into a different kind of isolationthat of a voyeuristic teacher who fantasizes constantly about the women who work in a draper's shop across the street. When his students distract him from his lustful daydreams, Mr. Raynor becomes violent.


 


The six stories that follow in this iconic collection continue to cement Alan Sillitoe's reputation as one of Britain's foremost storytellers, and a champion of the condemned, the oppressed, and the overlooked.


 


This ebook features an illustrated biography of Alan Sillitoe including rare images from the author's estate.

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Alan Sillitoe's bestselling debut novel about debauchery, infidelity . . . and the morning after

Arthur Seaton, a ladies' man and factory-worker extraordinaire, has just downed seven gins and eleven pints at his local pub. Thoroughly smashed, he proceeds to tumble down an entire flight of stairs, pass out, and wake up again only to vomit on a middle-aged couple. Luckily Arthur's lover, Brendaa married woman with two kidslets Arthur escape to her bed. Such are Saturdays in this bachelor's life. When Arthur is not romancing Brenda, evading her husband, or drinking himself silly, he is turning up his nose at authority, disparaging the army, and trying to avoid paying too much income tax. Moreover, Arthur's rapscallion ways soon lead him into the bed of Brenda's younger sisterwho is also married.


 


But no matter how much fun there is to be had, every Saturday night has its Sunday morning, replete with hangovers and consequences: A local bigmouth starts gossiping about Arthur's affairs, Brenda gets pregnant, the husbands find out what's been going on, and Arthur suffers a terrible beating. Perhaps the time has come for this playboy to settle down and marry that third woman he has been seeing on the side . . .


 


One of the first books to sell over a million copies in the UK when it was released in paperback, Saturday Night and Sunday Morning has since become a key literary reference of postwar British culture and society, as well as a classic British New Wave film.


 


This ebook features an illustrated biography of Alan Sillitoe including rare images from the author's estate.

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A portrait of individual and communal struggles to maintain authenticity and revolutionary fervor in 1960s England from award-winning, bestselling author Alan Sillitoe

The final installment of the William Posters Trilogy revolves around the plights and foibles of the Handley family commune, which set up camp at the home of the wealthy Myra Bassingfield. There, painter Albert Handley is pursuing a whirlwind existence of art, sex, and chaotic domestic life. Of his seven children, four are giving him particular grief. His eldest son, Cuthbert, has been kicked out of theological college; his eldest daughter, Mandy, is pregnant by her unstable husband; and two of his younger sons, Richard and Adam, are pillaging army manuals for subversive and revolutionary ends. To top it all off, Myra's lover, Frank Dawley, has returned from gunrunning in Algeriaand brought along his wife and two kids from Nottingham to live in the Buckinghamshire kibbutz.


 


Collective cohabitation soon reveals its downfalls. And when a young Spanish anarchist arrives with assassination on her mind, her trunk full of notebooks may condemn Frank for a sin committed in the African desert. As the community hangs by a thread, the very notion of revolution comes under scrutiny, begging the question: Can the fire of life burn, even when its flame is no longer in sight?


 


This ebook features an illustrated biography of Alan Sillitoe including rare images from the author's estate.

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A sociopolitical misadventure from the award-winning, bestselling author of The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Runner

Frank Dawley is a working-class escapee. After twelve years of spiritual nullification at a factory in Nottingham, five years in an alienating marriage, and two burdensome kids, Frank is finally free. He has quit his job, burned his possessions, and sold his car, and is hitching a ride to wherever the road will take him. Haunting Frank's physical and existential travels is a ubiquitous inscription painted on nearly every street corner in England: BILL POSTERS WILL BE PROSECUTED.


 


Who is this Bill Posters, who is so relentlessly hounded by the authorities? To Frank, Billor Williambecomes a symbol of the servile proletariat, the "put-upon dreg" whose hollow ideologies have bombarded Frank throughout his entire life. As an act of resistance, Frank becomes determined to rejecteven to killthe William Posters that lives inside of him.


 


Ribald misadventures ensue as Frank finds his way from England to Spain to Morocco to Algeriaand into the beds of several married women. En route, he meets a revolutionary American who ends up engaging him in a high-stakes gunrunning mission. The first volume in an epic trilogy, The Death of William Posters sends Frank headfirst into the truth of what he's been running away from all along.


 


This ebook features an illustrated biography of Alan Sillitoe including rare images from the author's estate.

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A New York Timesbestselling author brings Gilded Age New York and Victorian England alive in this "vastly entertaining" saga of a bold American heiress (Publishers Weekly).

 The daughter of one of New York City's brash new millionaires and an impoverished socialite, Christabel Spencer inherited both her father's passionate nature and her mother's beauty and breeding. An American debutante in Paris and London, Chrissie waltzed with European princes and English lords, all of whom found her combination of looks and wealth irresistible. Despite her father's dream of having an English aristocrat for a son-in-law, Chrissie is determined not to marry for social status alone. She cannot live without loveand will find it at any cost.


 


Featuring a cast of unforgettable characters, The Millionaire's Daughter is the heartwarming, surprising tale of a young woman caught in the crosscurrents of ambition and desire.

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This book is part of a series of individual volumes covering Books 1-6 of Vergil's Aeneid. Each book includes an introduction, notes, bibliography, commentary and glossary, and is edited by an Vergil scholar. This is Book One in the series.

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This book is part of a series of individual volumes covering Books 1-6 of Vergil's Aeneid. Each book includes an introduction, notes, bibliography, commentary and glossary, and is edited by an Vergil scholar. This is Book Two in the series.

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Rosamond Kent Spragues translations of the Laches and Charmides are highly regarded, and relied on, for their lucidity and philosophical acuity. This edition includes notes by Sprague and an updated bibliography.

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"The reissue of Guttmann's edition of Rabin's translation is a welcome event. There has long been a need for a readable, judicious edition, for classroom use, of this large and complex work." --Michael L. Morgan, Indiana University

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Moses Maimonides, Daniel H. Frank, Julius Guttmann, Chaim Rabin

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This translation by Tom Simone provides a text that is close to Dantes meter and style as is possible using modern English. In such a way a student gets a feel for the structure and impact of the original, and it could also provide an easy segue to the original Italian. Simone provides an extensive introduction, ample footnotes for references that may not be clear to the reader, and each Canto provides a prose overview of the poetry to follow, all designed to provide the modern student with access to this important work.

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This edition is part of a new series of commentaries on the Aeneid. Each volume is edited by a scholar of Roman epic and designed with the needs of todays college Latin students in mind. A two-volume edition of all books in the Aeneid will be derived from the series.
This is Book Four in the series.

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Vergil, Randall T. Ganiban, James J. O'Hara

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This book is part of a series of individual volumes covering Books 1-6 of Vergil's Aeneid. Each book includes an introduction, notes, bibliography, commentary and glossary, and is edited by an Vergil scholar. This is Book Three in the series.

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Vergil, Randall T. Ganiban, Christine Perkell

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Cuando usted ora, le parece como si dijera las mismas cosas sobre todo lo habitual? Donald S. Whitney, autor del exito editorial Disciplinas espirituales para la vida cristiana, nos ofrece el consejo practico que buscamos y expone un metodo facil de aprender que tiene poder para transformar nuestra vida de oracion: orar con las palabras de la Biblia. Este recurso de orar con la Biblia sencillo pero profundo sera valiosisimo cuando usted procure a diario la comunion con su Padre Celestial. When you pray, does it ever feel like youre just saying the same old things about the same old things? Offering us the encouragement and the practical advice were all looking for, Donald S. Whitney, best-selling author of Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life, outlines an easy-to-grasp method that has the power to transform our prayer life: praying the words of Scripture. Simple, yet profound, Praying the Bible will prove invaluable as you seek to commune with your heavenly Father in prayer each and every day.

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Unleashing the Power of Personal and Spiritual Growth

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Bill Purvis had to be left for dead before he discovered that everything he was searching for could be found in Jesus Christ. As a teen, Purvis nearly died when stabbed three times by a pimp during an encounter with a prostitute. With his pericardium sac pierced, liver punctured and his jugular vein completely severed, he cried out to Jesus, who miraculously saved his life. In the more than thirty years since that day, he's built a large church and become a leader and mentor to many.

Make a Break for It is a transformational road map meant to guide you by helping you pinpoint where you need to start and then providing detailed step-by-step guidance on how to successfully and continuously cultivate the transformation God has in mind for you. Your life will truly be transformed as you discover the importance of alone time with God, the secret to keeping your own excuses from holding you back, the significant role mentors play in your success, how to handle betrayal, and how to cultivate traits like integrity and humility. You have all of the tools you need to break out of the mold and begin living the life God called you to!

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When Crickets Cry, Chasing Fireflies, and Wrapped in Rain: A Collection of Heartfelt Southern Stories About Faith and Second Chances

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Featuring three of Charles Martin's most beloved novels--including When Crickets Cry, which has touched the hearts of more than 500,000 readers--this binge-worthy collection will quickly become a favorite.

From New York Times bestselling author Charles Martin comes a trio of stories that capture the beauty of love, loss, and redemption. With his trademark blend of lyrical prose and soul-stirring insight, Martin writes of ordinary people finding extraordinary grace through heartbreak, faith, and forgiveness.

In When Crickets Cry, a man haunted by tragedy meets a young girl whose strength and innocence awaken him to the healing power of love.

In Chasing Fireflies, a journalist in search of his past discovers that belonging often grows from the most unexpected places.

And in Wrapped in Rain, a renowned photographer is forced to confront his painful childhood and the enduring prayers of the woman who raised him.

For fans of Nicholas Sparks and Francine Rivers, this emotionally rich collection offers a tender exploration of faith, family, and the moments that change us forever. Whether you're revisiting a favorite or discovering Martin's work for the first time, these three novels will leave you profoundly moved--and longing for more.

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It took more than forty years of wandering, but finally the nation of Israel was ready to enter the land that God had promised them. However, they knew that arriving at the borders was just the beginning, for many battles and many foes still lay ahead. Yet, as Joshua reminded them, they also knew that the Lord had promised to fight all their battles and defeat their foesthrough His power, and not their own.

In this study, pastor John MacArthur will guide you through an in-depth look at the Israelites' conquest of the Promised Land, beginning with the miraculous parting of the Jordan River, continuing through the victories and setbacks as the people settled into Canaan, and concluding with the time of the judges.

Studies include close-up examinations of Rahab, Ruth, and Samson, as well as careful considerations of doctrinal themes such as "The Sin of Achan" and the role of "The Kinsman Redeemer."

ABOUT THE SERIES

The MacArthur Bible Study series is designed to help you study the Word of God with guidance from widely respected pastor and author John MacArthur. Each guide provides intriguing examinations of the whole of Scripture by examining its parts and incorporates:
Extensive, but straight-forward commentary on the text.Detailed observations on overriding themes, timelines, history, and context.Word and phrase studies to help you unlock the broader meaning and apply it to your life.Probing, interactive questions with plenty of space to write down your response and thoughts.

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The time of the judges were turbulent days in Israel's history, marked by a continuing cycle of sin, oppression, repentance, and deliverance. In time, the people decided they would do better under the leadership of a king, and they demanded that God provide them with one.

Samuel, God's anointed prophet, warned they would be getting more than they bargained for, but they continued to insist. The Lord finally provided a king in the person of Saul, and Samuel's warnings came to pass.

In this study, pastor John MacArthur will guide you through an in-depth look at this historical period beginning with the miraculous birth of Samuel, continuing through Saul's crowning as Israel's first king, and concluding with his tragic death.

Studies include close-up examinations of Hannah, Eli, Saul, David, and Jonathan, as well as careful considerations of doctrinal themes such as "Slaying a Giant" and "Respecting God's Anointed."

ABOUT THE SERIES

The MacArthur Bible Study series is designed to help you study the Word of God with guidance from widely respected pastor and author John MacArthur. Each guide provides intriguing examinations of the whole of Scripture by examining its parts and incorporates:
Extensive, but straight-forward commentary on the text.Detailed observations on overriding themes, timelines, history, and context.Word and phrase studies to help you unlock the broader meaning and apply it to your life.Probing, interactive questions with plenty of space to write down your response and thoughts.

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David is known as Israel's greatest king, but he was not a super-hero. He had to fight many battles to establish his throne, and when he did become king, he committed murder, adultery, and brought disaster on his family. He was a man with human failings, yet he was also a man after God's own heart. David depended on God's grace for forgiveness when he stumbledthe same grace that is available to us today.

In this study, pastor John MacArthur will guide you through an in-depth look at the historical period beginning with David's struggle to establish his throne, continuing through his sin and repentance, and concluding with the tragic rebellion of his son Absalom.

Studies include close-up examinations of Joab, Amnon, Tamar, Absalom, and others, as well as careful considerations of doctrinal themes such as "Obedience and Blessing" and being a "Man After God's Own Heart."

ABOUT THE SERIES

The MacArthur Bible Study series is designed to help you study the Word of God with guidance from widely respected pastor and author John MacArthur. Each guide provides intriguing examinations of the whole of Scripture by examining its parts and incorporates:
Extensive, but straight-forward commentary on the text.Detailed observations on overriding themes, timelines, history, and context.Word and phrase studies to help you unlock the broader meaning and apply it to your life.Probing, interactive questions with plenty of space to write down your response and thoughts.

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1 Kings 1 to 11, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes

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Solomon is known as the wisest man who ever lived. His writings in the Old Testament range from practical, pithy proverbs to beautiful romantic poetryand all are filled with his knowledge and insights. Yet behind those writings stood a flawed man who was conflicted between deep wisdom and tragic folly.

Sadly, the king who warned against so many sins did not follow his own advice, and he wound up leading Israel into idolatry. Nevertheless, his life and writings provide valuable lessons for us today in the twenty-first century.

In this study, pastor John MacArthur will guide you through an in-depth look at the historical period beginning with Solomon's ascent to the throne and continuing through his tragic end. Studies include close-up examinations of the vital importance of wisdomwith portraits of the wise woman, the foolish sluggard, and others in the book of Proverbsand careful considerations of doctrinal themes such as "True Wisdom from God" and "A Time for Everything."

ABOUT THE SERIES

The MacArthur Bible Study series is designed to help you study the Word of God with guidance from widely respected pastor and author John MacArthur. Each guide provides intriguing examinations of the whole of Scripture by examining its parts and incorporates:
Extensive, but straight-forward commentary on the text.Detailed observations on overriding themes, timelines, history, and context.Word and phrase studies to help you unlock the broader meaning and apply it to your life.Probing, interactive questions with plenty of space to write down your response and thoughts.

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Cada una de las figuras que cambiaron el mundo presentes en estas paginas: Juana de Arco, Susana Wesley, Hannah More, Maria Skobtsova, Corrie ten Boom, madre Teresa, y Rosa Parks, es un modelo ejemplar de la verdadera feminidad. De adolescente Juana de Arco siguio el llamado de Dios y libero a su pais, teniendo una muerte de un martir heroico. Susanna Wesley tuvo diecinueve hijos y dio al mundo su evangelista mas importante y el mas grande escritor de himnos, sus hijos John y Charles. Corrie ten Boom, detenido por ocultar a judios holandeses de los nazis, sobrevivio a los horrores de un campo de concentracion para asombrar al mundo perdonando a sus verdugos. Y el profundo sentido de justicia, la dignidad inquebrantable y fe de Rosa Parks ayudo a lanzar el  mas grande movimiento social del siglo XX.Escribiendo en su caracteristico estilo atractivo y conversacional, Eric Metaxas revela como las otras mujeres extraordinarias en este libro lograron su grandeza, inspirando a los lectores a vidas moldeadas por la verdad del evangelio.