"Moby-Dick" tells the adventures of wandering sailor Ishmael, and his voyage on the whaleship Pequod, commanded by Captain Ahab. Ishmael soon learns that Ahab has one purpose on this voyage: to seek out Moby Dick, a ferocious, enigmatic white sperm whale. In a previous encounter, the whale destroyed Ahab's boat and bit off his leg, which now drives Ahab to take revenge.

"The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain is an 1876 novel about a young boy growing up along the Mississippi River. It is set in the 1840s in the fictional town of St. Petersburg, inspired by Hannibal, Missouri, where Twain lived as a boy. In the novel Tom Sawyer has several adventures, often with his friend Huckleberry Finn." -Wikipedia description More readable version of "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" from the Gutenberg library.

The Art of War is a Chinese military treatise that was written during the 16th century BC by Sun Tzu. Composed of 13 chapter, each of which is devoted to one aspect of warfare, it has long to been praised as the definitive work on military strategies and tactics of its time. The Art of War is one of the oldest books on military strategy in the world. It is the first and one of the most successful works on strategy and has had a huge influence on Easters and Western military thinking, business tactics, and beyond. Sun Tzu was the first to recognize the importance of positioning in strategy and that position is affected both by objective conditions in the physical environment and the subjective opinions of competitive actors in that environment. He taught that strategy was not planning in the sense of working through a to- do list, but rather that it requires quick and appropriate responses to changing condition. Planning works in a controlled environment , but in a competitive environment,

Morgan, the second-born son of a prominent family, ventures to court to find a bride. He's aided by Liam, a charming rake who may not be what he seems. *** Morgan Winslow arrives at Mothshire Court for the summer marriage market, recently heartbroken and eager to carry on his family's legacy. He has every intention of finding a wife, despite his true desires. But as rumours swirl that he enjoys the company of other men, his prospects look poor. This prompts his stepmother to enlist the help of notorious rake Liam Danmore to rehabilitate his image. But Liam might not be the womanizer he appears, and Morgan's will to conform may not be as strong as he thought. The court of Queen Ainsley is a progressive one, with a proclamation in place that allows men to marry if they give up their inheritance. But members of the conservative elite who disagree with these policies (including Liam's father) plot to install the prince over his twin sister as the queen's health fails. As Liam and Morgan grow closer, they discover more and more of the secret underground of the summer palace. The conspiracy against the queen threatens the reforms she ushered in along with the very existence of the underground itself. There are more than a few obstacles in their path, and powerful figures working against them. But one thing is certain: if they want to be together, they'll have to fight for it.

Fantine is a fictional character in Victor Hugo's 1862 novel Les Misérables. She is a young orphaned grisette in Paris who becomes pregnant by a rich student. After he abandons her, she is forced to look after their child, Cosette, on her own. Originally a pretty and naïve girl, Fantine is eventually forced by circumstances to become a prostitute, selling her hair and front teeth, losing her beauty and health. The money she earns is sent to support her daughter. Fantine became an archetype of self-abnegation and devoted motherhood. Possibly due to her status as an orphan, Hugo never labels her with a surname. She has been portrayed by many actresses in stage and screen versions of the story and has been depicted in works of art. Cover by: @Theygotgone

The Four Types Of Human Behavior and How to Communicate with Each

Ever wondered why we do the things we do? Why some people always seem to know what you're thinking, or how your mind can trick you into believing something that isn't real? Dive into a collection of fascinating psychological facts that unravel the mysteries of the human mind. From love and relationships to habits and emotions, discover truths that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about yourself and others. Perfect for curious minds and lovers of thought-provoking insights!

One's past would forever remain a part of themselves, no matter how many years have passed. For Fei Du, the memories of a certain villa from a certain point in his life would continue to haunt him to the end of his days. In that place, a man tortured his wife and tempered his son in cold blood. In that place, a woman ended her life on the day her son came to visit. In that place, a child was stripped of his innocent and witnessed the most twisted aspects of a human being. The villa was bright and grand, but no one knew the shadow creeping behind its magnificence. But one day, without him knowing it, a true glimmer of light saved him from this freezing darkness.

A broken home and traumatic past had given Fei Du a complicated view of love and family. For the first time in his life, he needed to learn what it means to have someone who cherished him, to have parental figures who protected him, and a family that showers him with unconditional love. To Fei Du, this was nothing less than a foreign concept he'd never seen before. But ultimately, he was made to understand that he no longer lived alone in the dark when a near-fatal accident almost took Luo Wenzhou away from him in a single night.

(Soulmate AU, Angst, Romance) [Completed] Summary: Luo Wenzhou and Fei Du bear the same unique birthmark-a sign that they were destined to be together. But Luo Wenzhou doesn't believe in soulmates, and Fei Du doesn't believe in love. Yet, no matter how much they resist, their lives keep intertwining in ways that feel impossible to ignore.