Edward Eggleston (December 10, 1837 - September 3, 1902) was an American historian and novelist. Eggleston was born in Vevay, Indiana, to Joseph Cary Eggleston and Mary Jane Craig. The author George Cary Eggleston was his brother. As a child, he was too ill to regularly attend school, so his education was primarily provided by his father. He was ordained as a Methodist minister in 1856. He wrote a number of tales, some of which, especially the "Hoosier" series, attracted much attention. Among these are The Hoosier Schoolmaster, The Hoosier Schoolboy, The End of the World, The Faith Doctor, and Queer Stories for Boys and Girls. Eggleston was elected a member of the American Antiquarian Society in 1893. His boyhood home at Vevay, known as the Edward and George Cary Eggleston House, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. His summer home, Owl's Nest, in Lake George, New York, eventually became his year-round home. Eggleston died there in 1902, at the age of 64. Owl's Nest was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1971. His daughter, the writer, Elizabeth Eggleston Seelye, was married to Elwyn Seelye, the founder of the New York State Historical Association. (wikipedia.org)

A study of risk, which asserts the benefits as well as the costs of risk-taking. The articles for this book were originally published in the "Wall Street Journal", "Financial Times", "Economic Affairs", and "The Sunday Times". An introduction draws all the articles together.

Using a model of life as a series of lessons, this collection of life-changing experiences, ideas, and perceptions illustrates the author’s transformational technology of self-study—a technique of using life experiences for positive forward growth rather than rehashing experiences and remaining trapped in the past. The affirmation that humans are unique, beautiful, innocent, and capable of growth invigorates every page.

First Published in 1968. Life and Adventures in the Far East is a record of Captain Northwood's adventures into Borneo, Saigon, Singapore, Aden, that of his businesses.

After a trip to Bolivia with a group of college coeds, the author writes about her experiences leading up to, during and after the trip. This is a book of poetry that explores the beauty of travel and how it can change your view of the world.