"The whole class came to the meeting. There hadn't been such an important meeting at West Point for many a day. The yearling class had been outrageously insulted. The mightiest traditions of the academy had been violated, "trampled beneath the dust," and that by two or three vile and uncivilized "beasts"—"plebes"—new cadets of scarcely a week's experience...." (A Cadet's Honor; or, Mark Mallory's Heroism) Upton Sinclair (1878–1968) was an American author who wrote books in many genres, but in all of them advocating for the moral ethics, better life style for the working people and social justice. Writing during the Progressive Era, Sinclair describes the world of industrialized America from both the working man's point of view and the industrialist. He has also won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1943.

Mallory Grace explains how she and her brothers discover that their new house, a mansion, is really haunted by fairies and related mythical creatures, in a story that is illustrated with clips from the motion picture "The Spiderwick chronicles."

Upton Sinclair's 'On Guard: Mark Mallory's Celebration' is a thought-provoking novel that explores themes of political corruption and social justice. Set in the early 20th century, the book follows the protagonist, Mark Mallory, as he navigates the dark underbelly of a corrupt political system. Sinclair's literary style is characterized by vivid descriptions and a powerful depiction of the struggles faced by the working class. Readers will be drawn into the gripping narrative that sheds light on the harsh realities of the time. As a pioneer of the muckraking movement, Sinclair's writing offers a raw and unflinching portrayal of society's flaws. 'On Guard' captures the essence of a tumultuous era and serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of standing up against injustice. Fans of historical fiction and social commentary will find Sinclair's work both enlightening and compelling.

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Unknown Guests is Clifford D. Simak's collection of alien contact stories. The author tells fascinating stories of human/alien relations both on Earth and distant planets. Empire The World That Couldn't Be Hellhounds of the Cosmos

The entire galaxy relies on a sole energy source owed by one organization. Behind their monopoly stands the desire to dominate all the planets. They seemed unstoppable, however a couple of maverick scientists will stand their way when accidentally develop a completely new form of energy...