Green Mansions: A Romance of the Tropical Forest by WH Hudson Summary of the Book Green Mansions: A Romance of the Tropical Forest is a novel written by W.H. Hudson in 1904. It is set in the Amazon jungle of Venezuela and tells the story of Abel, a young man from Europe who is searching … Read more
Gypsy Sorcery and Fortune Telling by Charles Godfrey Leland Gypsy Sorcery and Fortune Telling by Charles Godfrey Leland is a classic of nineteenth-century literature and a pioneering work in ethnography, folklore and the occult. Written in 1891, it is a comprehensive and detailed account of the ancient and mysterious practices of Romani and Gypsy magic, … Read more
Shaken: A Story of Emotional Abuse and Depression by Kerry Connelly Summary of the Book Shaken: A Story of Emotional Abuse and Depression is a book written by Kerry Connelly that tells the story of her journey through emotional abuse and depression. The book is divided into three parts: part one focuses on the emotional … Read more
The Mind Spa Ignite Your Inner Life Coach by Malti Bhojwani The Mind Spa Ignite Your Inner Life Coach by Malti Bhojwani is an inspiring and practical book that helps readers move in the direction of their dreams. The book provides a clear roadmap for personal transformation and helps readers gain clarity about what they … Read more
The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain by Betty Edwards (1999) Summary of the Book The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain by Betty Edwards is an update to her classic book of the same name, first published in 1979. The book is a guide to learning how to … Read more
Prayers of the Early Church The book Prayers of the Early Church is a collection of prayers from the first five centuries of Christianity. Written by Donald S. Armentrout and Robert Boak Slocum, it is a comprehensive guide to the history and development of Christian prayer during this period. It includes translations of a wide … Read more
A Journey to the Centre of the Earth by Jules Verne A Journey to the Centre of the Earth is an 1864 science fiction novel by French author Jules Verne. It tells the story of German professor Otto Lidenbrock who believes there are volcanic tubes going toward the centre of the Earth. He, his nephew … Read more
Bradford’s History of ‘Plimoth Plantation’ by William Bradford William Bradford’s History of Plimoth Plantation is a powerful and important document that chronicles the early days of the Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts. Published in 1651, the book is an essential primary source for understanding the earliest days of the colony and the lives of the people … Read more
The Plymouth Express Affair by Agatha Christie The Plymouth Express Affair is a novel written by Agatha Christie, the Queen of Crime and one of the most successful authors of all time. Published in 1928, it is one of the few books in the railway detective subgenre, meaning that the plot revolves around a crime … Read more
Aesop’s Fables by Aesop (-560) Introduction Aesop’s Fables, written by Aesop of Ancient Greece, is a collection of stories and fables which have been adapted and re-told for centuries. The stories are about animals and other creatures and the lessons they impart. The book is considered one of the most important sources of moral and … Read more