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When you react, the event controls you. When you respond, you’re in control. Verbal Judo is the classic guide to the martial art of the mind and mouth that can help you defuse confrontations and generate cooperation, whether you're talking to a boss, a spouse, or even a teenager. For more than a generation, Dr. George J. Thompson's essential handbook has taught people how to communicate more confidently and persuasively in any situation.

In this delightful work of fiction by Herbert Jenkins (1876-1923), we are introduced to one of his most beloved comic characters, the charming Cockney, Joseph Bindle. It is Bindle who hatches the idea of “The Night Club,” a gathering place where individuals from all walks of London life come together on Sunday evenings for a smoke, a drink, and a good yarn. Here, they socialize, reflect on their lives, and share their most entertaining tales and reminiscences. The whimsical proceedings are chaired by Bindle himself and are recounted to us by a member of this unique club. --Lee Smalley

All too often, we hear about the dangers of male friendships in which peer pressure prevails over common sense. But for George Jenkins, Sampson Davis, and Rameck Hunt, strong and supportive male friendship was a powerful antidote to the temptations and pitfalls of street life. It led three boys to make a vow to be there for one another, to encourage one another every step of the way, until they overcame the odds and became doctors.

The Three Doctors, Drs. Sampson Davis, George Jenkins, and Rameck Hunt, discovered early in their friendship that they shared one disturbing trait: as children, they had to navigate life in inner-city Newark without a father's support and guidance. While each young man dealt with the turmoil caused by an absent father, with no male role model to turn to for advice, each veered dangerously close to a life of delinquency, drugs, and crime. But despite great odds, the three overcame the statistics.

Dive into a delightful romantic comedy set in 1918, yet brimming with a contemporary charm. When Patricia Brent overhears her fellow boarders pitying her lack of a suitor, she impulsively declares that she will be dining out with her fiancé the very next night. However, when she arrives at the restaurant, she discovers her peers watching her every move. Determined to avoid embarrassment, she approaches a lone young man at a table and enlists his help in a charade that spirals into a whirlwind of unexpected twists and hilarious escapades. Join Patricia on her journey of love, laughter, and the...

Discover the whimsical world of Mr. Joseph Bindle, Jenkins beloved fictional character who made his debut in a humorous novel in 1916. Celebrated by T. P. OConnor as the greatest Cockney to emerge in literature since Dickens Pickwick Papers, Bindles tales are filled with comedic explorations of life’s ups and downs—at work, at home, and in the delightful adventures that unfold. Join us on this entertaining journey through the trials and tribulations of everyday life with a dash of humor.

"Patricia Brent, Spinster" is a novel by Herbert George Jenkins. Patricia Brent is a "paying guest" at the Galvin House Residential Hotel. One day she overhears two of her fellow "guests" pitying her because she "never has a nice young man to take her out". In a thoughtless moment of anger, she announces that on the following night she is dining at the Quadrant with her fiancé. When in due course she enters the grillroom, she finds some Galvin guests there to watch her.

John Dene arrives in England with an ingenious invention and a mission to shake up the Admiralty. His bluntness and unorthodox approach leave the officials at Whitehall bewildered and uncomfortable, especially as he criticizes the entrenched bureaucrats who, in his eyes, owe their positions to ancestral connections rather than merit. Just when everyone is getting used to his presence, John Dene mysteriously vanishes, leaving the civilised world in shock at the £20,000 reward offered for his return. Chaos ensues as Scotland Yard is inundated with letters and visitors, questions arise in ...

Product text: "The Return of Alfred" is a novel about a man returning from the war, whose identity is mistaken. Excerpt: Direct Action planted James Smith, suit-case, and a raincoat in the middle of the county of Norfolk at ten o'clock one night, with rain imminent. After wandering aimlessly about, he approached a large house and rang the bell. The butler immediately recognized him as Mr. Alfred, the missing son of the house. From that point, "Smith" found himself in for an exciting time.

"Malcolm Sage, Detective" is a novel by Herbert George Jenkins. "'What are you going to do for Mr. Sage, now that Department Z is being demobbed? You know you like him, because you didn't want to ginger him up, and you mustn't forget that he saved your life, ' she added. 'Sure!' 'Don’t say 'sure', John,' she cried. 'You're a British baronet, and British baronets don't say 'sure', 'shucks' or 'vamoose'. Do you understand?' He nodded thoughtfully. 'I like Mr. Sage,' announced Dorothy."

"The Rain-Girl (1919) " by Herbert George Jenkins is a romantic novel about a World War I veteran. After returning from the war, Richard Beresford cannot find his place in society any more. He is not interested in family, work, leisure or pleasure: he sells his belongings and starts wandering. During these wanderings, he meets a kindred spirit: the mysterious but happy Rain-Girl.

In this captivating tale, our hero finds himself adrift and disenchanted after returning from the Great War, longing for a spark in his mundane life. Following a heated argument with his uncle and a railway strike, he unexpectedly lands in the quaint county of Norfolk at ten oclock one fateful night. Seeking refuge in a charming country home, he is instantly recognized by the butler as Mr. Alfred, the long-lost son of the estate. From that moment on, he adopts the alias James Smith and steps into an unexpected adventure. Not only does he gain the company of Mr. Alfreds friends, but he also ...

Delve into the comedic world of Herbert Jenkins’ most renowned creation - Mr. Joseph Bindle. First introduced in a 1916 novel, Bindle is a character who embodies the quintessential Cockney spirit, a feat that has been compared to Dickens Pickwick Papers by T. P. OConnor. The Bindle series revolves around his everyday life - at work, at home, and the amusing escapades he encounters. Bindle, with his trail of cheerful chaos and resilience, is akin to a superhero representing the common man. He is a lover of jests, which he considers as his personal elixir to navigate through the ...

Delve into the intriguing world of Malcolm Sage as this collection of short stories unravels his first year at the helm of his own Detective Bureau. This captivating series serves as a sequel or companion piece to the gripping tale of John Dene of Toronto.