Frederic Henry Balfour's novel 'Austin and His Friends' is a compelling narrative set in the Victorian era, exploring the themes of friendship, love, and social class dynamics. The book is written in a descriptive and engaging style, immersing the reader in the lives of the characters and the society they inhabit. Balfour captures the essence of the period through his vivid portrayal of the characters' interactions and the societal norms of the time. The novel is a classic example of Victorian literature, showcasing the complexities of human relationships and the power dynamics at play in a rigid social structure. Balfour's attention to detail and nuanced character development make 'Austin and His Friends' a captivating read for those interested in the Victorian era and its literature. Frederic Henry Balfour, a prolific writer and scholar of Victorian literature, drew inspiration from his own experiences and observations of society to create 'Austin and His Friends'. His keen insight into human behavior and social dynamics shines through in the novel, providing readers with a rich and authentic glimpse into the past. Balfour's deep understanding of the Victorian era and his skillful storytelling make 'Austin and His Friends' a standout work in his literary repertoire. I highly recommend 'Austin and His Friends' to readers who appreciate well-crafted historical fiction and are intrigued by the complexities of human relationships in a bygone era. Balfour's masterful storytelling and insightful commentary on Victorian society make this novel a must-read for fans of classic literature.

Austin was a 16-year-old boy born with 'power leukemia', a disease that makes mortal humans have powers. But that is not awesome. Evil is rising! Maddox, a villain, is raising an army of monsters to destroy the Earth. Can Austin, Jake and Sylvia stop him by using their powers and survive the wrath of evil? Read to find out.

The Religious Society of Friends and its service organization, the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) have long been known for their peace and justice activism. The abolitionist work of Friends during the antebellum era has been well documented, and their contemporary anti-war and anti-racism work is familiar to activists around the world. Quaker Brotherhood is the first extensive study of the AFSC's interracial activism in the first half of the twentieth century, filling a major gap in scholarship on the Quakers' race relations work from the AFSC's founding in 1917 to the beginnings of the civil rights movement in the early 1950s. Allan W. Austin tracks the evolution of key AFSC projects such as the Interracial Section and the American Interracial Peace Committee, which demonstrate the tentativeness of the Friends' activism in the 1920s, as well as efforts in the 1930s to make scholarly ideas and activist work more theologically relevant for Friends. Documenting the AFSC's efforts to help European and Japanese American refugees during World War II, Austin shows that by 1950, Quakers in the AFSC had honed a distinctly Friendly approach to interracial relations that combined scholarly understandings of race with their religious views. In tracing the transformation of one of the most influential social activist groups in the United States over the first half of the twentieth century, Quaker Brotherhood presents Friends in a thoughtful, thorough, and even-handed manner. Austin portrays the history of the AFSC and race--highlighting the organization's boldness in some aspects and its timidity in others--as an ongoing struggle that provides a foundation for understanding how shared agency might function in an imperfect and often racist world. Highlighting the complicated and sometimes controversial connections between Quakers and race during this era, Austin uncovers important aspects of the history of Friends, pacifism, feminism, American religion, immigration, ethnicity, and the early roots of multiculturalism.

All little Growl Bear can say is “Grr...grrr.” And though he doesn't mean to, he scares away all the other animals in the forest. What is Growl Bear to do? Originally published as a picture book in 1951 and recently reillustrated, this simple, reassuring story of love and friendship is now available in a board book format'just right for preschoolers. All little Growl Bear can say is Grr...grrr. And though he doesnt mean to, hes scaring away all the other animals in the forest. What is Growl Bear to do? Then Old Owl has a wise idea, and soon Growl Bear finds all the friends a little bear could ever want.This simple, reassuring story, which shows that there are always friends around if you just keep looking for them, was originally published in 1951. Now best-selling artist David McPhails charming, warm illustrations bring this book to a whole new generation of readers.

For fans of bestselling WWII fiction comes a powerful novel from Lynn Austin about three women whose lives are instantly changed when the Nazis invade the neutral Netherlands, forcing each into a complicated dance of choice and consequence. Lena is a wife and mother who farms alongside her husband in the tranquil countryside. Her faith has always been her compass, but can she remain steadfast when the questions grow increasingly complex and the answers could mean the difference between life and death? Lenas daughter Ans has recently moved to the bustling city of Leiden, filled with romantic notions of a new job and a young Dutch police officer. But when she is drawn into Resistance work, her idealism collides with the dangerous reality that comes with fighting the enemy. Miriam is a young Jewish violinist who immigrated for the safety she thought Holland would offer. She finds love in her new country, but as her family settles in Leiden, the events that follow will test them in ways she could never have imagined. The Nazi invasion propels these women onto paths that cross in unexpected, sometimes-heartbreaking ways. Yet the story that unfolds illuminates the surprising endurance of the human spirit and the power of faith and love to carry us through.

It's better to be the hunter than the hunted. A horrific bombing rocks the quaint streets of London's West Brompton neighborhood and Max Austin finds himself the target of an international manhunt the likes of which the world hasn't seen since the hunt for Osama bin Laden. The former KGB assassin must put his fight against the consortium on hold while he seeks redemption.As Max chases the bomber from the gritty streets of London through the lush Spanish countryside and into the treacherous mountains of Chechnya, he's plunged into a game of cat and mouse with a wily MI6 agent determined to catch Max at all costs.Can Max find the terrorist and clear his name before it's too late?The Attack is the third installment in The Russian Assassin adventure thriller series that pits Max Austin against his arch-enemy, the shadowy consortium of international criminals that will stop at nothing to kill Max and his family. If you like heart-pounding, page-turning thrills, grab this adventure starring Jack Arbor¿s grim hero, the ex-KGB assassin-for-hire, Max Austin.