Early Work

Andrew Martin’s serio-comic debut audiobook, Early Work, follows an aspirational author desperately seeking his muse in all the wrong places—only to find it in an adventurous woman with a unique perspective on life and love. For young writers of a certain temperament—if they haven’t had...

A practical action guide for financial independence and early retirement from the popular Our Next Life blogger. In today's work culture, we're expected to hustle around the clock. But what if you could escape the traditional path and get on one that doesn't require working full-time until age...

Founders at Work: Stories of Startups' Early Days is a collection of interviews with founders of famous technology companies about what happened in the very earliest days. These people are celebrities now. What was it like when they were just a couple friends with an idea? Founders like Steve Wozniak (Apple), Caterina Fake (Flickr), Mitch Kapor (Lotus), Max Levchin (PayPal), and Sabeer Bhatia (Hotmail) tell you in their own words about their surprising and often very funny discoveries as they learned how to build a company.

"Love and Friendship" is a short epistolary novel by Jane Austen, written in 1790, when Austen was just 14 years old. The story is told through a series of letters between the characters, primarily the protagonist, Laura, and her close friend, Isabel. The novel is a satirical take on the romantic fiction of the time, with Laura's escapades and misadventures serving as a critique of the societal norms of the day. The story follows Laura's attempts to navigate the social scene and find a suitable husband, which leads to a series of humorous and ridiculous situations.

Zora Neale Hurston is best remembered today for her work as a novelist, but she was also an accomplished dramatist, short story writer, and folklorist. That range of interests and styles is on full display in this collection.

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE The brilliant and chilling first novel Stephen King ever wrote tells the tale of the contestants of a diabolically cruel competition where 100 boys start the “long walk” and there is only one winner—the one that survives. In a dystopian near-future, America has...

Master storyteller Stephen King (writing as Richard Bachman) presents this gripping and remarkable New York Times bestselling crime novel about a damaged young man who embarks on an ill-advised kidnapping plot—a work as taut and riveting as anything he has ever written. Once upon a time, a...

About This Book EYFS Framework Scheme of Work: 2-3 Years This comprehensive resource is designed to support early childhood educators in implementing a robust and engaging curriculum aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework for children aged 2-3 years. It builds upon the foundation established in the 0-2 years scheme of work, providing further guidance on supporting children's development and learning. The scheme covers the 7 subjects (Learning & Development Areas) broken into 3 Terms, Sample Timetable, Synthetic Phonics & Weekly Progress Trackers. Key Features: Age-...

Twenty thousand years ago, women were making and wearing the first clothing created from spun fibers. In fact, right up to the Industrial Revolution the fiber arts were an enormous economic force, belonging primarily to women. Despite the great toil required in making cloth and clothing, most books on ancient history and economics have no information on them. Much of this gap results from the extreme perishability of what women produced, but it seems clear that until now descriptions of prehistoric and early historic cultures have omitted virtually half the picture. 

This volume continues to trace the development of Madhyamaka Buddhist philosophy in India after its initiator, Nagarjuna. It consists of translations of Sanskrit texts into easily readable English for the general educated public interested in Buddhism or philosophy. Notes and separate Essays dealing with the philosophical content are also included. Presented in this volume are the central philosophical writings of the last two prominent Indian Madhyamikas and two Madhyamaka critiques of the idea of a creator God. Parts of two texts by Chandrakirti are presented: Chapter 6 of Entering the ...

Uncover the Secrets of Genesis: Philo’s Vision of Creation and Humanity Discover the wisdom of Philo of Alexandria in the first volume of The Works of Philo: A Modern Translation, a newly translated four-volume series. Modern, Readable English – Faithful to the Greek text, this translation makes Philo’s ideas accessible without requiring knowledge of ancient languages. Genesis Through a Philosopher’s Eyes – Explore Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, Noah, and the giants in thought-provoking allegorical readings. Ethics, Virtue, and the Human Soul – Learn how Philo interprets moral ...

A Foundational Voice of Early Christian Apologetics—Newly Translated for Modern Readers This volume presents a clear, modern English translation of the principal surviving works attributed to Justin Martyr, one of the most important Christian thinkers of the second century. Modern English translation from the Greek text of Patrologia Graeca vol. 6 Includes both First and Second Apology addressed to Roman authorities Features the full Dialogue with Trypho, a landmark Christian–Jewish debate Includes lesser-known apologetic treatises to Greek audiences Translated for accuracy, clarity, ...

Are you a parent navigating the wonderful, wild world of toddlerhood? Do you wish for your little one (ages 1-3) to grow into a strong, adaptable individual, ready to face life's challenges? This book is your compassionate, science-backed guide to raising a resilient toddler. Forget generic advice; 'Raising a Resilient Toddler' dives deep into age-appropriate strategies specifically designed for these crucial early developmental stages. You'll discover how to foster emotional intelligence, build confidence, and equip your child with coping skills, all while embracing the unique joys and ...

When you first heard the words Down syndrome, your world shifted. Maybe you felt love and fear in the same breath. Maybe you were handed a stack of medical information but very little hope. Maybe you’ve spent late nights wondering what your child’s future will truly look like. This is not a book about limitations. Down Syndrome Parenting: The Joy, The Advocacy & The Real Work is a strengths-based, honest, and deeply encouraging guide for parents raising a child with Trisomy 21 in a world that’s still learning. Inside, you’ll discover: How to approach early intervention without ...

Jenny and Scout: Two tough and tumble Revolutionary War-era adolescents face primitive conditions, dangerous people, and physical and social hardships. As different as two young people can be, it doesn’t take long for them to realize they were meant to be in each other's lives. Forever. Was it destiny? Or had Jenny seen it coming with her Second Sight? Jenny was orphaned twice - first by her parents, then by her two guardian brothers. The spirited blonde had enough pluck to survive anything, though - even an assault by the thieving phony British officer and his minions. Half-Cherokee ...

Charlotte, Emily, and Anne examine life on the moors, romance, and death in a series of lyric poems that were written in their early years.

"Love and Freindship" [sic] is a juvenile story by Jane Austen, dated 1790. From the age of 11 until she was 18, Austen wrote her tales in three notebooks. These still exist, one in the Bodleian Library and the other two in the British Museum. They contain, among other works, "Love and Freindship", written when she was 14, and "The History of England", written when she was 15.

In the early decades of the sixteenth century, mariners from across Europe forged a vast seasonal fishery along the coasts of the northwest Atlantic. Long before there was Newfoundland or Canada, Europeans called this floating colony Terra Nova, and they laid the foundation for a history of extracting food and fuel that extended into the twentieth century. Once one of the largest European colonies in the Atlantic basin, Terra Nova has never before been considered in its historical entirety or in a wider Atlantic context.

"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is today." - What is this book about? This book will teach you how to achieve financial independence in the shortest amount of time possible. It profiles people who have achieved financial independence and retired early. Sometimes VERY early. Why does this book exist? The traditional concept of retirement is a weird one. At some point, society decided everyone should spend their younger and healthier years trading their time for money with the hope that maybe someday you will have enough money so you don't need to work ...

Publishers Weekly’s Top Ten Fall 2024 Poetry Books From Harlem Renaissance poet Langston Hughes, a stunning collection of early works written from 1921-1927 and curated by award winning poet and National Book Award finalist, Danez Smith. Before Langston Hughes and his literary prowess became...