"The Wild Asses of the Devil" is a novella by H. G. Wells, first published in 1915. Herbert George Wells (1866 - 1946) was a prolific English writer who wrote in a variety of genres, including the novel, politics, history, and social commentary. Today, he is perhaps best remembered for his contributions to the science fiction genre thanks to such novels as "The Time Machine" (1895),"The Invisible Man" (1897), and "The War of the Worlds" (1898). The Father of Science Fiction" was also a staunch socialist, and his later works are increasingly political and didactic. This book is highly...

"The War in the Air" is a science fiction novel written by H. G. Wells, first published in 1908. As with many of Wells' works, it contains prophetic ideas about the future, in this case the profuse use of aircraft on the battlefield and the imminent world war. An entertaining and thought-provoking tale, "The War in the Air" is not to be missed by lovers of classic science fiction. Contents include: "The Dream," "The Wear And Tear Of Episcopacy," "Insomnia," "The Sympathy Of Lady Sunderbund," "Chapter The Fifth," "Chapter The Sixth," "Exegetical," "The Second Vision," "The New World," and "The...

"The Time Machine" is a seminal science fiction novel written by H. G. Wells. At one of his weekly dinner parties, an English scientist reveals that he has devised a machine with the ability to carry a person through time. To demonstrate his invention, he returns at dinner the following week and recounts a remarkable tale. An example of classic science fiction, "The Time Machine" is widely considered as responsible for the popularisation of the concept of purposeful time travel, especially in fiction. It is also in this novel that the term "time machine" was coined by Wells. This book is...

"The Reign of Uya the Lion" is a short story written by H. G. wells. This short but interesting tale will appeal to all lovers of the short story form and is not to be missed by fans and collectors of Wells' fantastic work. Herbert George Wells (1866 - 1946) was a prolific English writer who wrote in a variety of genres, including the novel, politics, history, and social commentary. "The Father of Science Fiction" was also a staunch socialist, and his later works are increasingly political and didactic. Today, he is perhaps best remembered for his contributions to the science fiction genre...

This is H. G. Wells' 1915 novel, "The Research Magnificent." The story is presented as the efforts of one Mr. White to compile, collate, and preserve the life's work of his deceased academic friend, William Porphyry Benham. The tale centres around the recounting of Benham's attempts to live a noble life-an endeavour that brings him into conflict with his friends, his mother, and his wife. "The Research Magnificent is widely considered as being among the top 100 greatest books of all time, making it a must-read for all lovers of literature and a book not to be missed by fans and collectors of...

So taken by Margaret Sanger was H. G. Wells that he based a novel on the time that he spent with her. "Secret Places of the Heart" is a thinly-veiled autobiographical work revolving around Sir Richard Hardy's attempt to remedy his matrimonial problems during a trip around the English countryside with a psychiatrist. Contents include: "The Consultation," "Lady Hardy," "The Departure," "At Maidenhead," "In The Land Of The Forgotten Peoples," "The Encounter At Stonehenge," "Companionship," "Full Moon," "The Last Days Of Sir Richmond Hardy." Herbert George Wells (1866 - 1946) was a prolific...

This is H. G. Wells' 1906 work, "The Future in America." Within it, he explores America's history and its relation to the future. Wells argues that America has evolved from a society that requires individual self-sufficiency into something new, and that what worked - and was indeed necessary - in the past may not be practical in the future. A fascinating insight into America's past, present, and possible future, "The Future in America" is highly recommended for fans and collectors of Wells' work. Contents include: "The Prophetic Habit Of Mind," "Material Progress," "New York," "Growth...

Mr Parham is a traditional academic disappointed with the social trends of his time. Sir Bussy Woodcock is an intelligent but unrefined self-made millionaire. The pair happen to meet one day and form an unlikely relationship; Sir Bussy interested to learn something of culture and Mr Parham looking for funding for a high-quality periodical. "The Autocracy of Mr. Parham - His Remarkable Adventures in This Changing World" is a novel written by H. G. Wells and first published in 1930. Herbert George Wells (1866 - 1946) was a prolific English writer who wrote in a variety of genres, including the...

This volume contains 33 short stories written by H. G. Wells. The stories were specially chosen by Wells as those that he most wanted to reflect his legacy in short story form. The collection includes the title story - his most well-known - and other masterpieces including the chilling revenge story "The Cone" and "The New Accelerator," a masterful example of his early comedic style. Contents include: "The Jilting Of Jane," "The Cone," "The Stolen Bacillus," "The Flowering Of The Strange Orchid," "The Avu Observatory," "Aepyornis Island," "The Remarkable Case Of Davidson's Eyes," "The Lord Of...

This is a biology textbook written by H. G. Wells and first published in 1892. This book is volume one of two. It was later reworked by A. M. Davies in 1898 under the title "Text-book of Zoology," then revised and rewritten by J. T. Cunningham about 1909 and W. H. Leigh-Sharpe around 1932. Contents include: "The Rabbit," "External Form and General Considerations," "The Alimentary Canal of the Rabbit," "The Circulation," "The Amoeba, Cells and Tissue," "The Skeleton," "Muscle and Nerve," "The Nervous System," "Renal and Reproductive Organs," "Classificatory Points," "Questions and Exercises,"...