From the author of "The Scarlet Letter" comes a landmark of American literature, an embodiment of the greed which can compel people to treacherous actions. Hawthorne's "The House of the Seven Gables" is a study of guilt and renewal from generation to generation. At the time of the Salem witch trials[...]
Hailed by Henry James as "the finest piece of imaginative writing yet put forth in the country," Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter reaches to our nation's historical and moral roots for the material of great tragedy. Set in an early New England colony, the novel shows the terrible impact a si[...]
Though most us come from dysfunctional families, this world-famous psychologist stresses that it is still possible to develop positive self-esteem.Self-esteem plays a powerful role in the key choices and decisions that shape our lives. But how can we tell whether the power of self-esteem is working [...]
This anthology explores Rastafari religion, culture, and politics in Jamaica and other parts of the African diaspora. An Afro-Caribbean religious and cultural movement that sprang from the streets of Kingston, Jamaica, in the 1930s, today Rastafari has close to one million adherents. The basic messa[...]
It is 1814 and Napoleon has abdicated as Emperor of the French. King Louis XVIII is brought out of his English exile and escorted back to France by an Allied squadron commanded by the Duke of Clarence. The Great War is at en end and Europe prepares to celebrate the return of legitimate monarchy. But[...]
It is 1843 and Captain Nathaniel Sir Drinkwater embarks on the paddle-steamer Vestal for an inspection of lighthouses on the west coast of England. Bowed with age and honors, the old sea officer has been drawn from retirement on half-pay to fulfill his public duty. The following day, tragedy strikes[...]
Celebrating generations of foam power and propulsion systems, POW , an imprint of powerHouse Books, is delighted to announce "NERF: The Ultimate Blaster Book." The first-ever official NERF blaster book produced under license from Hasbro, Inc.'s epic NERF franchise, this is a stunning visual guide to[...]
Learning Self-Therapy Through Writing: an experience in Creative Journaling is a book designed for self-discovery and self-empowerment. The journal explores three basic questions, who am I, what can I do, and what do I want to do? Then the book challenges you to get started today. The journal is [...]
What love is, why love is born, why it sometimes grows, and why it sometimes dies.
Have you ever wondered how romantic love evolves? What the difference is between mature and immature love? What role sex plays in romantic love, and whether love necessarily implies sexual exclusivity? And, most [...]
Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter is a dark tale of love, crime, and revenge set in colonial New England. It revolves around a forbidden act of passion that alters the lives of three members of a Puritan community: Hester Prynne, who is forced to wear the letter "A," bears the punishment of [...]
"The Scarlet Letter," by Nathaniel Hawthorne, is part of the "Barnes & Noble Classics"" "series, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted extras. Here are some of the remarka[...]