One of the supreme masterpieces of Romantic fiction and Scottish literature,  The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner  is a terrifying tale of murder and amorality, and of one man's descent into madness and despair. James Hogg's sardonic novel follows a young man who, falling under the spell of a mysterious stranger who bears an uncanny likeness to himself, embarks on a career as a serial murderer. The memoirs are presented by a narrator whose attempts to explain the story only succeed in intensifying its more baffling and bizarre aspects. Is the young man the victim of a psychotic delusion, or has he been tempted by the devil to wage war against God's enemies? The authoritative and lively introduction by Ian Duncan covers the full range of historical and religious themes and contexts, offers a richer and more accurate consideration of the novel's relation to Romantic fiction than found elsewhere, and sheds new light on the novel's treatment of fanaticism. Copious notes identify the novel's historical, biblical, theological, and literary allusions. _______________________ It is Scotland in the early 18th century. Fear and superstition grip the land. Robert Wringhim, a boy of strict Calvinist upbringing, is corrupted by a shadowy figure who calls himself Gil-Martin. Under his influence he commits a series of murders which he regards as "justified" by God under the tenets of his faith. Hogg's book is a brilliant portrayal of the power of evil, and a scathing critique of the organized religion. Superbly crafted and deftly executed, it resists any easy explanation of events; is this stranger a figment of Robert's imagination or the devil himself? Review "One of the great works on that sinister border between the supernatural and the psychological."  —Philip Pullman "A work so moving, so funny, so impassioned, so exact and so mysterious, that its long history of neglect came as a surprise which has yet to lose its resonance."  — Times Literary Supplement About the Author James Hogg  (1770-1835) was born near Selkirk in the Scottish Borders. From a young age he was determined to be a poet like Burns. He became friends with Walter Scott and in 1810 he went to Edinburgh to seek a literary career. His most well-known work,  The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner  made little impact when it first appeared (anonymously) in 1824. He continued to publish poetry and prose until his death.

"Shh! You are now a member of the Pink Locker Society. More details to come. Shh!"Welcome to the Pink Locker Society. Membership is a high honor, but Jemma and her two best friends can't tell anyone about their secret office, the work they do, or how they always manage to skip study hall. Behind pink doors, the trio of teens (plus Bet, the new girl) have been asked to take on a mysterious mission at Margaret Simon Middle School. They're supposed to help other girls by answering their questions about the PBBs. Can Jemma, Piper, Kate, and Bet think fast and think pink?Visit the Pink Locker Society at PinkLockerSociety.org.Look on page 27 to learn what the PBBs are!

Another winning Jean Ure story for younger readers, about one small puppy in need of some love... One small puppy just needs a loving home... Ginger and James are two of a kind! Both just want to be loved and cared for... even if one is just a puppy, and one is a boy who just wants a puppy.When Ginger's young owner gets fed up with caring for him, and James' gets fed up with his parents caring for the new baby, they both take drastic action. But will their paths cross in time for them to find what they need in each other?

Though she does her best to be happy as a small town waitress, nineteen-year-old Scarlett can’t help longing for something different in her life. To her surprise, that something different turns out to be a handsome cowboy named Colton, in town for the bull-riding event in a local rodeo.Scarlett’s introduction to Colton is an embarrassing one—he spanks her soundly after a careless attempt to pet a rodeo horse almost gets her hurt—but despite the shameful punishment, his smooth drawl and old-fashioned manners leave her heart racing and her body aching for more of his touch. Lunch together the next day quickly turns into a date, and when Colton tells her that a firm daddy is exactly what she needs, she finds herself agreeing to try being his little girl.But when Colton discovers that Scarlett has been lying to him and pretending to be sick to avoid telling him the truth about a former boyfriend’s threatening behavior, he decides to make sure she learns to be truthful with her daddy in the future. After taking her temperature the way naughty little girls have it taken, he punishes her bottom thoroughly, both inside and out, leaving her blushing crimson and promising never to lie to him again.Scarlett soon realizes that she is more in love with Colton than she ever dreamed possible, but when her ex’s behavior becomes even more alarming will her cowboy daddy act quickly enough to protect his little girl?Publisher’s Note: Her Cowboy Daddyis an erotic romance novel that contains spankings, sexual scenes, age play, anal play, elements of medical play, and more. If such material offends you, please don’t buy this book.