Equality
A spark of idealism meets a clear-eyed social vision. Equality invites you to imagine not what is, but what could be, in a late nineteenth america where ideas become policy and people share the work of building a better society. Edward Bellamy's influential utopian fiction unfolds as a persuasive, humane meditation on economic equality, communal living systems, and universal education. The narrative threads a thoughtful balance of work and leisure, charting a society where cooperative endeavour, not competition, guides everyday life. It's rooted in the United States setting yet resonates with universal questions about power, justice, and the common good. This is policy oriented fiction at its most humane: a speculative utopia that invites readers to weigh ideas, not just settings, and to consider how reform can reshape institutions and intimate lives alike. A note on literary and historical significance anchors the book in a broader cultural conversation about social reform fiction. For casual readers, the novel offers a gripping, readable doorway into a transformative vision. For collectors and scholars, it stands as a landmark in the Bellamy utopian novels canon and a cherished milestone in the complete edition collection. Selling points: out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions; restored for today's and future generations; more than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. This edition threads aspiration with clarity, inviting ongoing reflection and lively discussion.
Metropolis
When Allan moves to New York City from Mississippi, his brother, Oliver, who had been living in the city for a few years prior, decides to introduce Allan to an exclusive group of wealthy people. Hoping that it will help Allan's law business, Oliver gets Allan invites to parties and meetings, which quickly grant Allan access to the decadence of the rich. With expensive cars, private trains, thousand-dollar clothing, and gluttonous meals made by servants, these rich elites are living at the height of luxury. Meanwhile, the lower-class citizens of the city are stuck in job with poor work conditions, terrible pay, and unsafe environments. Most even struggled to keep their family fed. Allan is unable to turn a blind eye to the suffering. He launches a court case to help lessen the blight of the poor, but soon realizes that the people he is fighting against are the elite citizens he had met before-the most powerful people in New York. As Allan remembers the drama of the elite, including torrid affairs, issues of alcoholism, venomous gossip, and vicious backstabbing, he knows that he must be careful and clever to survive the shallow values and cruel intentions of the wealthy society. Known as a master of detail, Upton Sinclair depicts a story of high drama with meticulous prose and compelling themes. Set in the exciting scene of New York City in 1907, The Metropolis depicts a duality by showing both the glamourous and obscene lifestyle of the rich and the desolate, difficult life of the poor and working class. This contrast describes the cruelty of the rich, often making the poor victims to their greed and selfishness. With a compelling message, plot twists, and backstabbing, The Metropolis is both an entertaining and enthralling read. This edition of The Metropolis by Upton Sinclair features an eye-catching cover design and is printed in a modern and readable font. With these accommodations, contemporary readers are able to enjoy Upton Sinclair's distinguished novel with style and ease. Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book. With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.
Hidden Order, 12
#1 New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author Brad Thor returns with his hottest and most action-packed thriller yet! The most secretive organization in America operates without accountability to the American people. Hiding in the shadows, pretending to be part of the United States Government, its power is beyond measure. Control of this organization has just been lost and the future of the nation has been thrust into peril. When the five candidates being considered to head this mysterious agency suddenly go missing, covert counter-terrorism operative, Scot Harvath is summoned to Washington and set loose on the most dangerous chase ever to play out on American soil. But as the candidates begin turning up murdered, the chase becomes an all-too-public spectacle with every indicator suggesting that the plot has its roots in a shadowy American cabal founded in the 1700s. With the United States on the verge of collapse, Harvath must untangle a web of conspiracy centuries in the making and head off the greatest threat America has ever seen. This is thriller writing at its absolute best where the stakes have never been higher, nor the line between good and evil so hard to discern.
The Split
First, there was People's Republic, then Indian Country, then Wildfire, and Collapse. Then in Crisis, America split into two nations, red and blue, side by side, and at each other's throats.Now comes The Split, the sixth novel in the bestselling thriller series that began as fiction and every day looks more and more like reality. With the USA ripped apart by the hatred and corruption of the left, red America is building a country based on the principles of the Constitution, while in the People's Republic of North America, the brakes are off as blue America hurtles toward total social justice tyranny. With the election to replace a senile president approaching, political players within the new blue America jockey for power regardless of the cost. Into this maelstrom, Kelly Turnbull is given a simple job - bring out a half-mad mathematical genius whose computer program could control the outcome of the election. But nothing is ever simple. From a mission into Cuba to an infiltration from Canada, from guerilla war in the Adirondacks to an impossible heist in which Kelly must team up with a renegade radio host and pack of Boston mobsters, the action never stops. With his trusty Wilson Combat CQB .45 and his bad attitude, Kelly Turnbull again does what he does best - lay waste to leftists. You don't assign Kelly Turnbull a mission. You unleash him. This time, he's got a score to settle - and he intends to do it with extreme prejudice.
Red War, 17
This instant #1 New York Times bestseller and "modern techno-thriller" (New York Journal of Books) follows covert operative Mitch Rapp in a terrifying race to stop Russia's gravely ill leader from starting a full-scale war with NATO. When Russian president Maxim Krupin discovers that he has inoperable brain cancer, he's determined to cling to power. His first task is to kill or imprison any countrymen threatening him. But when his illness becomes increasingly serious, he decides on a dramatic diversion--war with the West. Upon learning of Krupin's condition, CIA director Irene Kennedy understands that the US is facing an opponent who has nothing to lose. The only way to avoid a confrontation that could leave millions dead is to send Mitch Rapp to Russia under impossibly dangerous orders. With the Kremlin's entire security apparatus hunting him, he must find and kill a man many have deemed the most powerful in the world. The fate of the free world hangs in the balance in this "timely, explosive novel that shows yet again why Mitch Rapp is the best hero the thriller genre has to offer" (The Real Book Spy).
The Covid Chronicles
"I backed toward the door, shaken by all that he knew about me, the position I put myself in. My family, my reputation, my career, maybe my life, all in the hands of these people. The worst part was that I wanted the same thing they wanted and had sunk to their depths to get it."As coronavirus rages through South Dakota, a newspaper editor blasts the Republican governor's hands-off approach while forming an ethically dubious alliance with a Democratic mayor. When the editor's son joins a potential state champion football team and militia members attack the mayor's policies, the editor is caught in the crossfire, exploring how far he can go before his own freedom is in doubt. THE COVID CHRONICLES, a debut novel by award-winning journalist Stu Whitney, examines political partisanship and pandemic fatigue, probing the question of whether America returning to normal is as appealing as it seems.
Utopia
Utopia is a work of fiction and socio-political satire by Thomas More, written in Latin and published in 1516. The book is a frame narrative primarily depicting a fictional island society and its religious, social, and political customs. In part, Utopia was an attempt to cling to the medieval ideal of the contemplative life - an ideal that the Reformation, which privileged action and change, was 'disrupting', to use the modern coinage. Utopia presents many themes such as wealth, power, slavery, and causes of injustice. The overarching theme throughout the book is the ideal nature of a Utopian society. In Utopia, there is no greed, corruption, or power struggles due to the fact that there is no money or private property.
Crisis
Kelly Turnbull, the hero of PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC, INDIAN COUNTRY, WILDFIRE, and COLLAPSE, is back this fifth novel that tells the story of how America split apart into red and blue. Brought back to the United States to work with an elite group of operators who are seeking to stop the slide to open civil war, Turnbull pursues a leftist terrorist mastermind who will stop at nothing to burn down the country. His odyssey takes him from an attack on Capitol Hill to the "liberated zone" of Minneapolis to a desperate battle in the California desert. Turnbull is once again locked and loaded, with his trusty Wilson Combat .45 and his trademark bad attitude. With action and snarky humor aplenty, CRISIS is torn from the headlines and provides a powerful warning about where the trends we are seeing today could lead our country.
The Big Solution
The World's a Mess. Why Should You Care? Our world is remarkably automated. Resources remain in abundant supply. Life should be so simple. So prosperous. And yet the vast majority of people still aren't making a decent living. America was built on principles of personal freedom, rugged individualism, and self-sufficiency; no country has ever accumulated more power and wealth, abused it less, or used that power more to advance the human condition. However, over the last fifty years our freedoms have been threatened by mounting personal, corporate, and government debt. In this third installment of the Wolfe Trilogy, Jarl Jensen and his cast of deep-thinking heroes explore the shortcomings of today's global financial system in easily understood anecdotes and analogies. Ultimately, they offer up a vision for solutions that could help enable sustainable liberty and prosperity for all.
The Autograph Book
Ireland, Spike Island prison, 1919: Barely an adult, Goorthy is led from battle to a sightless, soundless dungeon, punishment for his bravery in fighting for Ireland's freedom. From there he will plot escape and revenge on British soldiers. And he will collect the thoughts of his compatriots in an autograph book.​​​​​​​This work of historical fiction depicts the words and actions of the real Goorthy, Sean McCarthy, the Irish hero. At age sixteen he fought in the 1916 Easter Rising and he dedicated his life to freeing Ireland. Fate twists Goorthy through war, prison, deportation, and drink. The reader is both drawn to him and repelled. Will he change course before he is ruined? Goorthy's actual autograph book from Spike Island, as well as the understanding of family members, provides insight into the man we come to know through his tale of history: Goorthy, the Irish hero.
The Poetics of International Politics
A cutting-edge contribution to the aesthetic turn in international relations scholarship, this book exposes the role of poetic techniques in constituting the reality of international politics. It has two symmetrical goals: to illuminate the nonempirical fictions of factual international relations literature, and to highlight the real factual inspirations and implications of contemporary international relations fiction. Employing narrative theory developed by Hayden White, the author examines factual and fictional accounts of world affairs ranging from the anarchy narrative, central to mainstream international relations research, to novels by Don DeLillo and Milan Kundera. Chapters analyzing factual literature flesh out its unacknowledged inventions, while those dedicated to fiction explain its political roots and agenda. Throughout, the distinction between factual and fictional representations of international relations breaks down. Social-scientific narratives emerge as exercises in rhetoric: the art and politics of persuasion through language. Artistic narratives surface as real pedagogical lessons and exercises in political activism. The volume challenges the autonomy of academic international relations as an exclusive purveyor of serious knowledge about world affairs and calls for active engagement with literary art. It will be of interest to scholars of International Relations, Political Theory, Historiography, Cultural Theory, and Literary Studies and Criticism.
Fool’s Luck
What an unexpected delight. The concept is fresh and original, the writing solid, the story - well, I'm still smiling.Thomas Locke, Bestselling AuthorWhen high school teacher Myles Bradford wins the Powerball lottery, he decides to do something truly unexpected: run for President of the United States.Bradford is eager about the opportunity, but his family clearly is not. With little time to sway them to his side, he's thrust into running a quarter-billion-dollar nationwide campaign, complete with cross-country flights and road trips, expert staff, and armed security. But like most dreams, Bradford soon finds that what he imagined is completely different from what is real.Thrust into the spotlight, he faces attacks from newfound political enemies and false accusations while striving to climb the ladder of success. As Bradford gets closer to achieving his dreams, danger lurks on the home front. As his attention is pulled farther away from the things that matter most, Bradford may learn that even success has its price.Will he be able to have it all? Or will his thirst for power come at a tremendous cost?
Democracy
Democracy: An American Novel (1880) is a novel by Henry Adams. Published anonymously, Democracy: An American Novel draws on Adams' experience as a political journalist in Washington, DC who worked to expose corruption in American government. Although fictional, the novel is viewed as a commentary on the presidential administrations of the 1870s and political atmospheres surrounding each. "For reasons which many persons thought ridiculous, Mrs. Lightfoot Lee decided to pass the winter in Washington. She was in excellent health, but she said that the climate would do her good. In New York she had troops of friends, but she suddenly became eager to see again the very small number of those who lived on the Potomac. It was only to her closest intimates that she honestly acknowledged herself to be tortured by ennui." Madeleine Lee, a young widow from a prominent clerical family, moves from New York to Washington, DC in search of a better life. There, she hosts a popular salon and draws the attention of several suitors. While John Carrington, an honest man from a working-class background, shows true romantic feelings, Silas P. Ratcliffe, an aspiring politician, proves dangerously attractive. As their competition grows heated, Madeleine begins losing interest in the life of fame and fortune she has pursued for herself. This edition of Henry Adams' Democracy: An American Novel is a classic of American literature reimagined for modern readers. Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book. With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.
And to Think I Saw it on MLK Street
In this pro-conservative values homage to the similarly titled Dr. Seuss classic, we follow our modern-minded protagonist as they brave a walk down MLK Street. Every day scenes, wholesome in nature, take on a darker theme as seen through the eyes of our progressive young friend. What you or I might see as normal or wholesome may look different to someone with a alternative background... come along for a walk down MLK Street and see for yourself!
Behind the Throne
Step into a world of intrigue and betrayal with ""Behind the Throne,"" a captivating tale by William Le Queux that has been out of print for decades and is now lovingly republished by Alpha Editions. This restored edition is not just a reprint; it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure, meticulously crafted for today's and future generations of readers. In this enthralling political fiction, Le Queux weaves a rich tapestry of royal court drama, where love stories intertwine with the machinations of power. Set against the backdrop of Victorian society, ""Behind the Throne"" explores the depths of romantic suspense and the complexities of human relationships amidst the chaos of political intrigue. As secrets unfold and loyalties are tested, readers will find themselves drawn into a world where every whisper could change the course of history. This classic literature gem is a must-read for fans of historical romance and those who appreciate the art of storytelling. Le Queux's novels are celebrated for their vivid characters and gripping plots, and ""Behind the Throne"" is no exception. With its blend of love stories and the darker elements of betrayal, this book offers a unique glimpse into the lives of those who navigate the treacherous waters of power and passion. Whether you're a casual reader seeking an engaging escape or a classic literature collector looking to enrich your library, ""Behind the Throne"" promises to deliver an unforgettable experience. Dive into this timeless narrative and discover why Le Queux remains a significant voice in the realm of historical fiction. Don't miss your chance to own this beautifully restored edition-an essential addition for anyone who loves the thrill of royal court drama and the allure of Victorian love stories. Grab your copy today and uncover the secrets that lie behind the throne!
Notes from Underground
Notes from Underground is a fictional collection of memoirs written by a civil servant living alone in St. Petersburg. The man is never named and is generally referred to as the Underground Man. The "underground" in the book refers to the narrator's isolation, which he described in chapter 11 as "listening through a crack under the floor." It is considered to be one of the first existentialist novels. With this book, Dostoevsky challenged the ideologies of his time, like nihilism and utopianism. The Underground Man shows how idealized rationality in utopias is inherently flawed, because it doesn't account for the irrational side of humanity. This novel has had a big impact on many different works of literature and philosophy. It has influenced writers like Franz Kafka and Friedrich Nietzsche. A similar character is also found in Martin Scorsese's Taxi Driver. Notes from Underground was published in 1864 as the first four issues of Epoch, a Russian magazine by Fyodor and Mikhail Dostoevsky. Presented here is Constance Garnett's translation from 1918.
Lieutenant
I never come in second--that's just how my daddy raised me. Except now, I find myself willingly choosing exactly that--being second. Publicly, I might seem to serve at the governor's pleasure, but that's nothing close to the truth. He serves me at mine. Especially the pleasure part. We both serve my husband, Carter. Or, as Owen dubbed him long ago, the bastard extraordinaire. I never knew what I was really getting into when I met Owen and Carter. Maybe it's better I didn't. Maybe I would've run away if I had. Boy, how I love him. Both of them. Somehow, they make being second okay. And in eight years? It'll be my turn. I am Susa Evans, lieutenant governor of the great state of Florida. Book 2 of the Governor Trilogy. This MMF contemporary political romance features friends to lovers, GFY, a secret workplace romance with high political stakes, power exchange, wounded heroes, a cinnamon roll hero, an Alpha hero who will kill to protect his loved ones, and a guaranteed HEA.
Sacred
One hall pass--redeemed. In college, I made the mistake of falling in love with Ward, who was deep in the closet and terrified to come out to his conservative, religious family. He called me Master. Said he loved me. Said he'd be mine forever. I guess he lied, because he ghosted and didn't even attend graduation. It broke my heart and f*cked my head. Eventually, I moved on, married a great guy, and became a US senator. Guess who just showed up as a freshman senator? And guess who's my hall-pass f*ck? Did I say I moved on? I guess I lied. Ward can't run from me now. This MMM contemporary political romance features older main characters, a second-chance at first and lost love, power exchange, pining, frenemies to lovers, a secret workplace romance at the highest levels of our nation's government, political intrigue, and a satisfying HEA. Book 1 of the Devout Trilogy, a standalone spin-off trilogy set in the world of the Governor Trilogy, the Devastation Trilogy, and others.
Make Russia Great Again
In "the Trump satire we've been waiting for" (The Washington Post), award-winning and bestselling author of Thank You for Smoking delivers a hilarious and whipsmart fake memoir by Herb Nutterman--Donald Trump's seventh chief of staff--who has written the ultimate tell-all about Trump and Russia.Herb Nutterman never intended to become Donald Trump's White House chief of staff. Herb served the Trump Organization for twenty-seven years, holding jobs in everything from a food and beverage manager at the Trump Magnifica to being the first general manager of the Trump Bloody Run Golf Course. And when his old boss asks "his favorite Jew" to take on the daunting role of chief of staff, Herb, spurred on by loyalty agrees. But being the chief of staff is a lot different from being a former hospitality expert. Soon, Herb finds himself deeply involved in Russian intrigue, deflecting rumors about Mike Pence's high school involvement in a Satanic cult, and leading President Trump's reelection campaign. What Nutterman experiences is outrageous, outlandish, and otherwise unbelievable--therefore making it a deadly accurate account of being the chief of staff during the Trump administration. With hilarious jabs at the biggest world leaders and Washington politics overall, Make Russia Great Again is a timely political satire from "one of the funniest writers in the English language" (Tom Wolfe).
Golden Apple
By late summer of 2020, the COVID pandemic is in full swing and Marie has already adjusted to losing her partner to the cult of trumpism and her career to fickle market interests. With few options left, she moves to a neglected mobile home park near Saratoga Lake where she plans to adopt a dog and wait out the end of civilization.It doesn't take long for drama to erupt as Marie finds herself trying to co-exist with a trump-loving bully, a rebellious teenager, a woman whose chronic denial has led her from NXIVM to QAnon, a sarcastic aging hippie obsessed with the Goddess Discordia, a mysterious girl who takes her rabbit for walks in a wagon, and an even more mysterious Caretaker. But no one suspects that as the 2020 election nears, a sinister plan is underway.Marie and her neighbors don't know it, but they're pawns in a deadly game being orchestrated by the leader of a rapidly growing online hate group. During a year of epic change and unprecedented turmoil, things are about to take an unimaginable turn.
Who’ll Stop the Rain
The conflict between society's "Haves" and "Have-nots" is not based on race, sex, religion or other excuses provided by men and women with agendas. It is based on each person's ability to master knowledge & technology, then profit from it. Many Americans are not given equal opportunity to acquire that knowledge--but that is a political decision made by our elected representatives. Since they are chosen by us, "we the people" share the blame. The same technology that changed all our lives and created so much wealth can and will be taken away in the blink of an eye, thereby turning the world upside down in an instant. This story is about life after technology and how it will affect everyday Americans. The story is fiction but the outcome could be inevitable. Those who now rule may very well become the ruled.
Barry Wynn; Or, The Adventures Of A Page Boy In The United States Congress
Step into the vibrant world of American politics with ""Barry Wynn; Or, The Adventures Of A Page Boy In The United States Congress,"" a captivating tale by George Barton that has been out of print for decades and is now lovingly republished by Alpha Editions. This restored edition is not just a reprint; it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure, meticulously crafted for today's and future generations. Join young Barry Wynn, a spirited page boy, as he navigates the bustling halls of the United States Congress. This coming-of-age story is more than just an adventure novel; it's a thrilling political fiction that immerses readers in the heart of American history. Through Barry's eyes, experience the excitement, challenges, and political satire that define the era, as he encounters influential figures and witnesses the inner workings of government. Barton's narrative is rich with humor and insight, making it a delightful read for both casual readers and classic literature collectors. The young protagonist's journey is not only an exploration of personal growth but also a reflection on the complexities of political life, making it a timeless piece that resonates with today's audience. This edition of ""Barry Wynn"" stands out for its unique literary significance, offering a rare glimpse into the past while remaining relevant to contemporary discussions about politics and society. Whether you're a fan of political adventure or simply seeking an engaging story that combines history with youthful exuberance, this book promises to captivate your imagination. Don't miss your chance to own this restored classic that bridges generations. Dive into the page boy adventures of Barry Wynn and discover why George Barton's work deserves a place on your bookshelf. Embrace the spirit of adventure and the essence of American history with this remarkable literary gem!
The Marionette of Death
It is the timeless story of humankind everywhere. It has a strong evil that never gives up and never wanes; it has little and gentle goodness being crushed in between. You will live the events of an eternal war between the dominating atrocity of Man and that weak light that is almost invisible. You will notice these mysterious strings that have been and still controlling the puppet. So, you can realize that the most critical dangers of war are the lack of choices for a human being. This is an imaginary novel that includes some real events, which I have personally experienced. I am introducing to you a novel that's not only interesting but also has a purpose, which is highlighting the most dangerous threat to humanity, which is man's brutality. It is time to redirect ourselves to the right path. Dear reader, while reading this novel, remember that in this small world, some people need a drop of peace to quench their great thirst due to the perpetual raging war.
Release
She doesn't know how to give up...Off-limits.Boss.Married.But now...There's a jungle of pain to carve through first, though, and I don't know if I'm strong enough.All I know is I'm willing to try, if they are.I suspect if we can make it through to the other side that we'll be unstoppable.It's the journey that's a bitch, though.So buckle up, buttercup. It's going to be a wild ride.(Devastation Trilogy, book 3, political romance, MMF, 106k words. A standalone trilogy set in the world of the Governor Trilogy.)
Cli-Fi Plus
Cli-Fi Plus is a climate fiction anthology with an emphasis on genre and theme crossovers. Each short story combines elements of cli-fi with elements of more established genres and themes in sci-fi and literary fiction. The result is an entertaining read that keeps you on the edge of your seat and leaves you wondering what will come next in the real-life climate crisis. What does a cli-fi alien story look like? What does a cli-fi robot story look like? What does a cli-fi zombie story look like? What does a cli-fi time travel story look like? What does a cli-fi political thriller look like? What does literary cli-fi look like? Find the answers to these questions and more in Cli-Fi Plus!
Governor
(Book 1 of the Governor Trilogy, mmf, political romance.)I kneel for only one man--Carter Wilson, my best friend, chief of staff, and bastard extraordinaire.It's a price I willingly pay to be owned by Her.His wife.Who is also, as of when we were sworn in this morning, my lieutenant governor.I am Owen Taylor, governor of the great state of Florida.
Solace
He doesn't know how to give in...I'm in way over my head. I'm waiting for someone to point a finger at me and call me an imposter.I don't belong here.Yet I can't think of anywhere I'd rather be.I don't know what the hell this is between us, but even while I hate it, I crave it, like a damn drug.I need it.I need them.And I'll do whatever it takes to stay here, even if it means giving up who I am.(Book 2 in the Devastation Trilogy. MMF, Political Romance. A standalone trilogy set in the world of the Governor Trilogy.)
Y-R-U-N-D-C
Y-R-U-N-D-C: Power and Greed of the Human SpeciesBy: Bobby BergeronAfter noticing and comparing the living standards of today, Bobby Bergeron has seen many changes in today's economic welfare, and the well-being of Americans have been politically compromised. If you believe this to be fiction, this story will be entertaining. But if you happen to find truth in this, you may find it to be disturbing.About the AuthorBobby Bergeron lives in a small community where family is important. He loves spending time with his wife and granddaughters. Bergeron has written poems and other types of writing for his family.
The Metropolis
When Allan moves to New York City from Mississippi, his brother, Oliver, who had been living in the city for a few years prior, decides to introduce Allan to an exclusive group of wealthy people. Hoping that it will help Allan's law business, Oliver gets Allan invites to parties and meetings, which quickly grant Allan access to the decadence of the rich. With expensive cars, private trains, thousand-dollar clothing, and gluttonous meals made by servants, these rich elites are living at the height of luxury. Meanwhile, the lower-class citizens of the city are stuck in job with poor work conditions, terrible pay, and unsafe environments. Most even struggled to keep their family fed. Allan is unable to turn a blind eye to the suffering. He launches a court case to help lessen the blight of the poor, but soon realizes that the people he is fighting against are the elite citizens he had met before-the most powerful people in New York. As Allan remembers the drama of the elite, including torrid affairs, issues of alcoholism, venomous gossip, and vicious backstabbing, he knows that he must be careful and clever to survive the shallow values and cruel intentions of the wealthy society. Known as a master of detail, Upton Sinclair depicts a story of high drama with meticulous prose and compelling themes. Set in the exciting scene of New York City in 1907, The Metropolis depicts a duality by showing both the glamourous and obscene lifestyle of the rich and the desolate, difficult life of the poor and working class. This contrast describes the cruelty of the rich, often making the poor victims to their greed and selfishness. With a compelling message, plot twists, and backstabbing, The Metropolis is both an entertaining and enthralling read. This edition of The Metropolis by Upton Sinclair features an eye-catching cover design and is printed in a modern and readable font. With these accommodations, contemporary readers are able to enjoy Upton Sinclair's distinguished novel with style and ease.
The Corn Siege
Average Americans were told, "You will own nothing, and be happy." They are not happy, but now they have nothing, so have nothing left to lose. But what to do? A mysterious 'Corn King' proves to be the catalyst. The 'Corn King' explains how activist-soldiers like Saul Alinsky have targeted them, and reveals how Americans can turn the tables on their oppressors using the same tactics that were used against them.Individuals are tired of being chewed up and spit out in the progressive's bid to create a 'perfect society, ' but is it too late to do anything about it? In The Corn Siege, America finally ruptures, the rage spreading from 'fly over' country in a great wave that ultimately reaches the coasts, threatening to drown them.The Corn Siege is satirical fiction, not prophecy. It glories in skewering the people who believe we don't need farms because we have grocery stores. It mocks the people who believe you can plant a cow and harvest lettuce. In The Corn Siege, people get what they deserve: the harvest of the kinds of seeds they intentionally planted.
Hello, Slavery
In this controversial and highly inappropriate book, the setting is an alternate universe where the United States is now the United States of Dick. In this society, men are the masters and own women as slaves and treat other nationalities as second class citizens. The main character is Dick Van Cock. He is the Dictator's son and at 18, he is living the life, and has no problems. His life changes when he meets Nina Hill, the new black girl in his school. They quickly fall in love, but with love comes drama and responsibility. This is a modern version of Romeo and Juliet that will both shock and enrage the reader and also make them think.
Mmeza Fupa
Riwaya ya Mmeza Fupa ni riwaya iliyoshinda an kupewa tuzo ya Mabati-Cornell ya Fasihi ya Afrika kwa mwaka 2017. Katika tangazo la ushindi wa riwaya hii jopo la majaji lilitoa sifa zifuatazo: Si mno mtu kukutana na riwaya ya Kiswahili ambayo mwandishi wake amejidhihirisha kuwa ni mbuji wa lugha fasaha na ya kisanii, inayotiririka kitabia kwa hiari yake, na bila ya kuonesha dalili zozote kwamba imelazimishwa. Wahusika wake wote wamebuniwa kwa ustadi, na kupewa kazi muwafaka za kuziwakilisha tanzu na matabaka mbalimbali ya jamii - pamoja na mikinzano na mazingira yao ya kihistoria, ya kisiasa, ya kisaikolojia, ya kitamaduni, ya kimjini au ya kijijini. Licha ya kwamba matukio ya riwaya hii yanatokea katika kisiwa cha kubuni, maswala yanayojadiliwa humu ni miongoni mwa yale maswala sugu yanayoendelea kulisumbua bara la Afrika kisiasa, kijamii na kiuchumi. Riwaya hii inatudhihirishia mandhari mapya ya utanzu huu wa Fasihi ya Kiswahili.Uzito wa mivutano ya karne na migongano ya zama hubebwa migongoni mwa mwanadamu. Huchuana na wakati, katika kupapatuana na tsunami ya matendo ya mwanadamu. Ndivyo alivyoibuka Bi. Msiri kwenye joto la visasi, akaponea chupuchupu kumezwa na chatu-binadamu. Siku ya kuteketezwa kwa familia yake yeye alikuwa mtoni kufua. Aliporudi nyumbani alipokewa na simanzi nzito na rekecho la harufu ya damu. Hapo hapakumweka, huo ukawa mwanzo wa yeye kuwa mfungwa huru, akalimeza fupa ndani ya mapito ya karne mbili zilizompitia utosini. Kwa kuwa kwake mgubia chumvi nyingi chini ya jua, aliyajua mengi yaliyotiwa kapuni wakati ule. Akaweza kuja kuyasimulia wakati mwengine kwa vijana wengine aliowaamini.
Us Marines in the Congo-Beni War
A US marine sent to the Congo by the Pentagon to be part of a team of military instructors selected to train a battalion of Congolese Special Forces boarded a UN plane in Goma. He was travelling to the training center in the city of Kisangani, in the DR Congo. However, the aircraft crashes in the middle of the jungle. The crew perishes in the accident. The Marine and other passengers survive, only to be attacked and captured by merciless Simba militiamen. However, the Marine, a captain who had fought in Iraq and Somalia, succeeds in subduing their captors, helped by a CIA agent who was a former Marine, a Congolese army lieutenant, and a child-soldier. They escape through the Congolese jungle until they reach the city of Beni. The previous night, the city had been devastated by ferocious rebels who abducted an American missionary. The Marines team up with valiant Congolese soldiers, pursue the rebels, and uncover "blood gold" transactions linked to money-laundering by Islamist terrorists' partners based in Kampala and Nairobi. The Marines and the Congolese soldiers engage in a breathtaking battle against Ugandan Special forces in the town of Mutwanga in the Beni terrtory. They overwhelm their foes and expose the involvement of some rogue Congolese and Ugandan top army officers in these "blood gold" deadly dealings. The Congolese government has to make a bold decision...
Us Marines in the Congo-Beni War
A US marine sent to the Congo by the Pentagon to be part of a team of military instructors selected to train a battalion of Congolese Special Forces boarded a UN plane in Goma. He was travelling to the training center in the city of Kisangani, in the DR Congo. However, the aircraft crashes in the middle of the jungle. The crew perishes in the accident. The Marine and other passengers survive, only to be attacked and captured by merciless Simba militiamen. However, the Marine, a captain who had fought in Iraq and Somalia, succeeds in subduing their captors, helped by a CIA agent who was a former Marine, a Congolese army lieutenant, and a child-soldier. They escape through the Congolese jungle until they reach the city of Beni. The previous night, the city had been devastated by ferocious rebels who abducted an American missionary. The Marines team up with valiant Congolese soldiers, pursue the rebels, and uncover "blood gold" transactions linked to money-laundering by Islamist terrorists' partners based in Kampala and Nairobi. The Marines and the Congolese soldiers engage in a breathtaking battle against Ugandan Special forces in the town of Mutwanga in the Beni terrtory. They overwhelm their foes and expose the involvement of some rogue Congolese and Ugandan top army officers in these "blood gold" deadly dealings. The Congolese government has to make a bold decision...
The Mouse and Elephant’s Awkward Dilemma
The Mouse and Elephant Trilogy is speculative satire / dystopian comedy / alternate history set in Canada and the USA in the near future. These books are filled with hope for future generations. Warning: Do not read these books if you would: start a war to enrich your company's shareholders; or rape the planet's resources and leave a polluted mess in your wake; or, if you own more than two rapid fire automatic assault weapons with bump stocks. If that's not you- then read away. These books have hockey socks full of great ideas to save our planet for future generations- politically, environmentally, economically....The suggestions and proposals in the books will work: we just need to find the moral courage to demand change. I wrote these books because what we are doing now in developed western nations is not sustainable or defendable. The books are a road map to effective governance, and a survival guide for the eventual Trumpocalypse. Currently, the majority of elected officials of all political stripes in developed nations serve only their corporate masters. The Mouse and Elephant Trilogy explains how we can transfer Power to the People!Mark PiperThe Mouse Who Poked an Elephant (2017), Mouse, Bear and Elephant Games (2019), and The Mouse and Elephant's New Neighbours (2021) are now available wherever fine books are sold.
The Survivor, 14
The #1 New York Times bestselling novel that picks up where the "tight, right, and dynamite" (Star Tribune, Minneapolis) The Last Man left off, The Survivor is a no-holds-barred race to save America...and Mitch Rapp's finest battle. When Joe "Rick" Rickman, former golden boy of the CIA, steals a massive amount of the Agency's most classified documents in an elaborate betrayal of his country, CIA director Irene Kennedy has no choice but to send her most dangerous weapon after him: elite covert operative Mitch Rapp. Rapp quickly dispatches with the traitor, but Rickman proves to be a deadly threat to America even from beyond the grave. In fact, mysterious tip-offs are appearing all over the world, linking to the potentially devastating data that Rickman managed to store somewhere only he knew. It's a deadly race to the finish as both the Pakistanis and the Americans search desperately for Rickman's accomplices, and for the confidential documents they are slowly leaking to the world. To save his country from being held hostage to a country set on becoming the world's newest nuclear superpower, Mitch Rapp must outrun, outthink, and outgun his deadliest enemies yet in this heart-pounding adventure that proves that Vince Flynn "is a master--maybe the master--of thrillers in which the pages seem to turn themselves" (Bookreporter).
Democracy
Democracy: An American Novel (1880) is a novel by Henry Adams. Published anonymously, Democracy: An American Novel draws on Adams' experience as a political journalist in Washington, DC who worked to expose corruption in American government. Although fictional, the novel is viewed as a commentary on the presidential administrations of the 1870s and political atmospheres surrounding each. "For reasons which many persons thought ridiculous, Mrs. Lightfoot Lee decided to pass the winter in Washington. She was in excellent health, but she said that the climate would do her good. In New York she had troops of friends, but she suddenly became eager to see again the very small number of those who lived on the Potomac. It was only to her closest intimates that she honestly acknowledged herself to be tortured by ennui." Madeleine Lee, a young widow from a prominent clerical family, moves from New York to Washington, DC in search of a better life. There, she hosts a popular salon and draws the attention of several suitors. While John Carrington, an honest man from a working-class background, shows true romantic feelings, Silas P. Ratcliffe, an aspiring politician, proves dangerously attractive. As their competition grows heated, Madeleine begins losing interest in the life of fame and fortune she has pursued for herself. This edition of Henry Adams' Democracy: An American Novel is a classic of American literature reimagined for modern readers. Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book. With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.
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When we see evil, when it is thrust in our face, it's easy to recognize. But when it sneaks up behind us and whispers in our ear, it is almost impossible to identify. When those in authority, even our own heroes tell us we're not seeing evil, we grow bitter and strike out in defiance. For if we do not question the narrative we're being given, we cease to be part of the human race. Danny and Billie MacDougal want only to have peace; to begin their lives together. They soon realize they have no hope in attaining true peace unless they stand up and defend the most vulnerable among us, our children.
A Senate Journal 1943-1945
Allen Drury (Advise and Consent) is perhaps the greatest political novelist of the 20th century. A young and idealistic Drury was assigned as a reporter to the U.S. Senate for three of the most turbulent years in our history. He was an eyewitness to World War II, FDR's New Deal, attempts to pack the Supreme Court, and bitter partisan divides in the face of global war. Drury's astute observations and insights bring history and politics to life in this truly remarkable account.
The Ultimate Londoner
A 51-year-old pub landlord from Hammersmith, a DJ from Lambeth, a prize-winning novelist influenced by Charles Dickens and Iain Sinclair, a young British intelligence officer: just four of the ten contenders in 2018's truly fabulous 'Ultimate Londoner' competition! With a 瞿5 million prize-pot and an awards ceremony on the top floor of The Gherkin, it's the last word in up-to-the-minute kudos. Or perhaps not. To begin with, no one has the faintest idea where it came from. Or how it garnered so much publicity. And not even the 'candidates' themselves know how they were selected. For the intelligence officer, John Mordred, its unsolicited exposure is profoundly unwelcome. So far, so irritating. But then the candidates start dying. As Mordred investigates, the truth slowly emerges. And it's stranger and more shocking than anyone could possibly have imagined.
Let's Kill the Teacher
In its readiness to listen in on the speech of a wide variety of ordinary, working people, and to give us insights into the texture of their daily lives, Dent's writing is not merely unfashionable, it is like very little that is currently being written (or anyway published.) It does however remind me of that fine, scandalously neglected American writer, Nelson Algren. Like Algren, Dent's socialism, while never reductive, is integral to his vision of what life is and what it could be. And like Algren, he makes satisfying stories out of what happens to happen to the kind of people whose existence, when it's noticed at all, is for the most part caricatured or sentimentalized. In other words, Dent testifies to the value of Camus's claim that art is nobody's enemy, because it opens the prisons and gives voice to the sorrows and joys of all. John Lucas
The New Europeans
London, 2016, and the lead-up to the EU referendum. The liberal consensus in Europe is breaking down and no one knows exactly what will replace it. As always, there are those with an eye on the main chance. In the course of investigating the disappearance of a prominent Eurosceptic MP, MI7 agent John Mordred finds himself under hostile scrutiny from obscure figures within his own organisation. It quickly turns out that his investigation and theirs may not be entirely independent of each other. Behind all the intrigues, arguments and accusations, much greater, darker forces are coming into play. Forces whose existence hardly anyone suspects. ... Yet. And the stakes are high enough to make even MI7's best agent dispensable. Set (and written) in the run-up to the 2016 UK referendum on EU membership, The New Europeans deals with the shifting global power-balance in the second decade of the 21st century.
World War O
"World War Offshore" - no one knows how it started, or who's behind it, but one thing's for certain: it's the biggest anti-capitalist demonstration the world has ever seen. Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators, spread across six continents, demanding an end to the "non-accountability of the 1%", re-regulation of the world's financial services, and a new era of social justice. MI7 takes the view that it's a problem best left to the appropriate law enforcement agencies - with the exception of one little detail. In order to get off the ground so effectively, its organisers had to bypass GCHQ in Britain, and the NSA in America. A breathtakingly impressive achievement, and possibly an ominous one. Next time, whoever does that may not be so benign. Agent John Mordred is assigned to investigate.
Our Woman in Jamaica
Jamaica, 1980. With a general election looming, the left-of-centre People's National Party stands to win a third term of radical social reform. Ties with Russia and Cuba will be strengthened. The IMF will be shown the door. Newly hatched revolutionary movements, like the Sandinistas in Nicaragua, and the JRG in El Salvador, will be encouraged. Neither London nor Washington wants any of that. Unfortunately, however, the only person who could conceivably do anything about it is someone the Brits would rather not acknowledge. Ruby Parker's just twenty-five, but she and MI6 already have a shared history. And she's been written off by everyone there who matters. Written as a prequel to the other books in the Tales of MI7 series, Our Woman in Jamaica can be enjoyed by old and new readers alike.
Little War in London
After an acrimonious US election whose outcome Moscow may or may not have influenced, can it really be that a few maverick intelligence agents from Russia and the United States are fighting a discreet battle-to-the-death on some of London's back streets? And that the corpses are piling up, out of sight of the British police? Or is that just more "fake news"? ... Well, luckily, no it isn't. Not yet, anyway, because the media still hasn't heard about it. But that could change. When MI7 agent John Mordred is assigned to investigate, he uncovers a veritable Schr繹dinger's Cat state of affairs in which the relevant facts are neither wholly present nor entirely absent. And where some of the evidence lies closer to home than is comfortable. Along the way, he is forced to address one of history's oldest questions. Just what is the truth anyway, and why do we care?
The Social Magus
Everyone knows UK general elections aren't what they used to be. British politics - Westminster in particular - is mired in an integrity crisis. Enter Real Alternative, a bold new party with a youthful, charismatic leader and a radical manifesto. True, it stands to win very few seats, but what really matters is that it has galvanised the young and apathetic. And it apparently has the establishment running scared. Yet there may be more to it than meets the eye. For a start, who's funding it? No one quite knows. If its backers are foreign, that would constitute a clear breach of electoral commission rules - which would please a lot of people in Whitehall.Agent John Mordred is assigned to investigate. And what looks at first like a routine probe soon becomes anything but.
The Square Mile Murder
After a chance skirmish with an armed killer in central London, agent John Mordred ends up in hospital, condition critical. Six weeks and a full recovery later, he's persuaded it's purely a police matter, one he should forget about. But nothing in MI7 is ever that simple. There's more to this particular incident than meets the eye and unnamed people in high places want it investigating. They believe Mordred's the man for the job. Add to the mix five missing IMF officials, the kidnapping of a top British financier in Venezuela, evidence of a related cover-up in Whitehall, a young and unpredictable London Lord Mayor with acute delusions of grandeur, plus - most bizarrely - persistent rumours of local UFO sightings. Things threaten to spin radically out of control.
The Kramski Case
When someone starts assassinating paparazzi in three countries, MI7 sits up. Apparently, the killer is none other than Dmitri Vassyli Kramski, retired SVR field-operative and former Kremlin prot矇g矇. True, the Cold War is long finished, but everyone knows Vladimir Putin is as unhappy for Russia to play second fiddle on the international stage as even the most strident of his Communist predecessors. In 2010 therefore, East-West relations remain as tortuous as ever.Kramski's trail leads deep into London's 矇migr矇 community, forcing his pursuers into conflict with an unknown organisation bent on protecting him. Bit by bit, he begins to look less like a professional assassin and more like someone plotting to scupper the foundations of Western democracy itself. To compound matters, the Russians are as baffled by him as anyone.
