When he is dishonored Achilles refuses to fight with his fellow Greeks against the Trojans. Then his friend, Patroclus, is killed by Trojan prince Hector, so Achilles rejoins the fighting and kills Hector.

Presents the original text of Shakespeare's play side by side with a modern version, discusses the author and the theater of his time, and provides quizzes and other study activities.

Includes three Sherlock Holmes mystery adventures: "The Red-headed League, " "The Adventure of the Speckled Band, " and "The Adventure of the Copper Beeches."

"Hank Morgan, a skilled mechanic in a nineteenth-century New England arms factory, is struck in the head during a quarrel and awakens to find himself among the knights and magicians of King Arthur's Camelot. What follows is a culture clash of the first magnitude as practical-minded Hank, disgusted with the ignorance and superstition of the people, decides to enlighten them with education and technology. As Hank becomes more powerful and self-righteous,...

The Spoils of Poynton is a novel by Henry James, first published under the title The Old Things as a serial in The Atlantic Monthly in 1896 and then as a book in 1897. This novel traces the shifting relations among three human beings and a magnificent collection of art, decorative arts, and furniture arrayed like jewels in a country house called Poynton. Mrs. Gereth, a widow of impeccable taste and iron will, formed the collection over decades only...

Edmond Dantes has a perfect life. He is engaged to a beautiful woman and has just been named captain of a ship. But when three jealous friends conspire to destroy him, Dantes is locked away for life in the infamous Chateau d'If. In prison, Dantes learns of an island where vast treasure is hidden. He plots a daring escape, then uses the treasure to transform himself into the Count of Monte Cristo. Equipped with power, wealth, and disguise, he seeks...

Naughty Peter Rabbit disobeys his mother by going into Mr. McGregor's garden and almost gets caught.

Squirrel Nutkin would rather ask the old owl riddles than gather nuts with the other squirrels. To celebrate Peter's birthday and the 100th anniversary of the publication of Tales of Peter Rabbit, Frederick Warne proudly announces all 23 of Beatrix Potter's original tales are now available in these special editions. They take the very first printings of Potter's works as their guide, and introduce favorite characters to a new generation. The aim of...

The classic handbook of statecraft written by an Italian nobleman recommends guile and craftiness to attain and maintain political power.