This book is a volume in the Penn Press Anniversary Collection. To mark its 125th anniversary in 2015, the University of Pennsylvania Press rereleased more than 1,100 titles from Penn Press's distinguished backlist from 1899-1999 that had fallen out of print. Spanning an entire century, the Anniversary Collection offers peer-reviewed scholarship in a wide range of subject areas.

Think Bigger. About Who You Are. And What You Offer the World. Stand for something before someone stands on you. Revolt against the play-it-safe, don't disturb the peace, cynical and silenced society that, more often than not, buries big thoughts. Michael Port, bestselling author and creator of ThinkBigRevolution.com, knows it's not always easy to think big. But big thinking must happen now; today, tomorrow, and forevermore. At this very moment, you are the change you want to see in the world should you choose to accept personal responsibility. Devour every word of The Think Big Manifesto. It is the handbook to your personal revolution. You are more than you know. And you can do more with less than you think... Unhook from the guru track Learn how to be comfortable with discomfort Join people doing powerful things Be one of the big thinkers that others rave about This book, and life, is not a conceptual, theoretical experiment in how to do big things. No, this is just what you need if you're on, or want to be on, the path to doing big things and are willing to invest in your future. Join or incite a worldwide revolution that inspires others to follow. All it takes is one big thought and the revolution is unleashed. One thought, one person at a time, quickly followed by another soon big thinking becomes the norm. Your big thoughts enable you to achieve greatness, be remarkable, and create a better world. Are you a member of the Think Big Revolution? If so, this is your Manifesto.

Selected Work of Jerome K Jerome (Woodbarrow Farm/ The Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow/ Tea-Table Talk) (Set of 3 Books) Vol-1 by Jerome K Jerome: Woodbarrow Farm: Join Jerome K Jerome in his delightful rural escapades in "Woodbarrow Farm." Through humorous and insightful anecdotes, Jerome shares his experiences and encounters with the countryside, farm life, and the quirky characters he meets along the way. The Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow: In this witty and humorous collection of essays, Jerome K Jerome muses on various topics, from the joys of laziness to the absurdities of everyday life. With his unique brand of humor, he offers amusing observations and lighthearted reflections that resonate with readers of all ages. Tea-Table Talk: Sit down with Jerome K Jerome for a delightful session of "Tea-Table Talk." This book features engaging conversations, witty banter, and amusing dialogues, showcasing Jerome's talent for humor and clever wordplay. This set of three books by Jerome K Jerome presents a delightful collection of his works, offering readers a glimpse into the author's witty and comedic mind. Jerome's charming narratives and humorous observations have earned him a special place in the hearts of readers worldwide. Whether you are seeking light-hearted entertainment or a dose of laughter, this collection promises to entertain and uplift your spirits. Discover the timeless humor and literary brilliance of Jerome K Jerome as you delve into the pages of "Woodbarrow Farm," "The Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow," and "Tea-Table Talk."

When last we saw the boy Papa in The Devil’s Backbone, he had finally learned the fate of his missing Momma and his vicious daddy, Old Karl. But hardly has he concluded that quest before another one is upon him. Now a white-haired man with a hangman’s noose around his neck and death in his eye—o’Pelo Blanco—is coming. And he means to hang Papa. In The Devil’s Sinkhole, the master storyteller Bill Wittliff takes us on another enthralling journey through wild and woolly Central Texas in the 1880s. When Papa and his o’amigo Calley Pearsall confront Pelo Blanco before he can ambush Papa, the encounter sets them on a pursuit with a promise of true love at the end, if only they can stay alive long enough for Calley to win the beautiful Pela Rosa, the captive/companion of Pelo Blanco. But before they can even hope to be united with Pela and Annie Oster, Papa’s plucky sweetheart, Papa and Calley have to defeat not only Pelo Blanco but also the evil, murdering Arlon Clavic and deliver Little Missey, the mysterious Wild Woman a’the Navidad, to the safe haven of the Choat farm. With dangers and emergencies around every bend, it’s a rough ride to the Devil’s Sinkhole, where this world and the next come together, bringing Papa and Calley, Pelo Blanco and Arlon to a climax that will leave readers clamoring for the next adventure.

From National Book Award-nominated authors Laura and Tom McNeal Audrey and her two best friends have just transferred to Jemison High from their tiny private school. They're a nerdy little trio, so everyone is shocked when the handsome new guy, Wickham Hill, asks Audrey out. Audrey is so smitten that she doesn't pay much attention to The Yellow Paper, a vicious underground school newspaper...until it threatens to tell a tale that could change everything.

Dean Koontz’s first ever nonfiction book, the deeply moving story of his life with his good dog Trixie