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A complete chronicle of the literature of the British Isles, from "Beowulf "to the beginning of the third millennium. This classic work of literary history not only provides an encyclopedic survey, but also a personal, chronological interpretation of the English tradition with an emphasis on the con... More

An adventure novel with deep psychological insights, Lord Jim vividly draws on Conrad's first-hand experience in the Far East and as a ship officer. The master story teller captures the enthralling life of seamen and their life and agony, dwelling on the true story of Jim, the chief mate on the poor... More

This compelling text explores the development of China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam from their traditions and commonalties in 1600, through industrialization and state building, to each country's response to modernization in a global environment. This author team combines strong research with extensiv... More

The Secret Agent is the unsurpassed original of a long series of twentieth-century novels and films which explore the confused motives that lie at the heart of political terrorism. In its use of powerful psychological insight to intensify narrative suspense, it set the terms by which subsequent wor... More

The Best Strategies for Investing in the Power Industry The face of the utilities industry has changed dramatically since the deregulation laws were passed. And, in many ways, this has affected no one more than investors in this industry. How can you, as a sophisticated individual investor, take ad... More