The Edge of Anarchy

The Edge of Anarchy
Author: Jack Kelly
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2019-01-08
Genre: History
ISBN: 1250128862

"Timely and urgent...The core of The Edge of Anarchy is a thrilling description of the boycott of Pullman cars and equipment by Eugene Debs’s fledgling American Railway Union..." —The New York Times "During the summer of 1894, the stubborn and irascible Pullman became a central player in what the New York Times called “the greatest battle between labor and capital [ever] inaugurated in the United States.” Jack Kelly tells the fascinating tale of that terrible struggle." —The Wall Street Journal "Pay attention, because The Edge of Anarchy not only captures the flickering Kinetoscopic spirit of one of the great Labor-Capital showdowns in American history, it helps focus today’s great debates over the power of economic concentration and the rights and futures of American workers." —Brian Alexander, author of Glass House "In gripping detail, The Edge of Anarchy reminds us of what a pivotal figure Eugene V. Debs was in the history of American labor... a tale of courage and the steadfast pursuit of principles at great personal risk." —Tom Clavin, New York Times bestselling author of Dodge City The dramatic story of the explosive 1894 clash of industry, labor, and government that shook the nation and marked a turning point for America. The Edge of Anarchy by Jack Kelly offers a vivid account of the greatest uprising of working people in American history. At the pinnacle of the Gilded Age, a boycott of Pullman sleeping cars by hundreds of thousands of railroad employees brought commerce to a standstill across much of the country. Famine threatened, riots broke out along the rail lines. Soon the U.S. Army was on the march and gunfire rang from the streets of major cities. This epochal tale offers fascinating portraits of two iconic characters of the age. George Pullman, who amassed a fortune by making train travel a pleasure, thought the model town that he built for his workers would erase urban squalor. Eugene Debs, founder of the nation’s first industrial union, was determined to wrench power away from the reigning plutocrats. The clash between the two men’s conflicting ideals pushed the country to what the U.S. Attorney General called “the ragged edge of anarchy.” Many of the themes of The Edge of Anarchy could be taken from today’s headlines—upheaval in America’s industrial heartland, wage stagnation, breakneck technological change, and festering conflict over race, immigration, and inequality. With the country now in a New Gilded Age, this look back at the violent conflict of an earlier era offers illuminating perspectives along with a breathtaking story of a nation on the edge.

Edge of Collapse

Edge of Collapse
Author: Kyla Stone
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2020-10-31
Genre:
ISBN: 9781945410567

In the dead of winter, a super EMP destroys the nation's power grid. No electricity. No cars or phones. Worst of all: No heat. The country is plunged into instant chaos. But for twenty-six-year-old Hannah Sheridan, it's the best day of her life. For the last five years, she's been held captive by a sadistic psychopath--until the EMP releases the lock of her prison.Hannah emerges from her underground cell into a hostile winter landscape with no way to call for help, no vehicle that will drive, armed with nothing but the clothes on her back and her own determination to survive.Liam Coleman, cynical loner and former soldier, is headed nowhere fast. He believed he was prepared for any disaster--until the EMP took everything he'd ever cared about in a matter of seconds. When he runs across a desperate woman who will die without his help, he's forced to make a choice.Two hundred frozen, perilous miles stand between them and their destination in rural Michigan. But the lack of power, desperate people, and the treacherous elements aren't the only threats.Hannah's captor isn't about to let her go. He will hunt her to the ends of the earth and beyond, destroying anything and anyone who gets in his way. For she has something he wants--she's nine months pregnant with his child.Edge of Collapse is a gripping post-apocalyptic EMP thriller perfect for fans of Ryan Schow, Grace Hamilton, Harley Tate, Jack Hunt, and Boyd Craven.

On the Edge of Anarchy

On the Edge of Anarchy
Author: A. John Simmons
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2014-07-14
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1400863546

This book completes A. John Simmons's exploration and development of Lockean moral and political philosophy, a project begun in The Lockean Theory of Rights (Princeton paperback edition, 1994). Here Simmons discusses the Lockean view of the nature of, grounds for, and limits on political relations between persons. Originally published in 1993. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

Edge of Defiance

Edge of Defiance
Author: Kyla Stone
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2020-10-31
Genre:
ISBN: 9781945410604

Freedom demands a price... The EMP stole their way of life. Hannah and Liam have survived the brutal cold and violent enemies. But the threat has never been greater. To survive this battle, the residents of Fall Creek may have to sacrifice more than they ever thought possible.This time, it might be too much...Preorder Edge of Defiance now. When the country goes dark, ordinary people find themselves facing the end of the world as they know it. With society collapsing before their eyes, they'll have to risk everything to protect their home and the people they love.Edge of Defiance is a gripping EMP apocalyptic thriller featuring flawed, complex characters and riveting action. An EMP disaster/survival series perfect for fans of Ryan Schow, Grace Hamilton, Harley Tate, Jack Hunt, and Boyd Craven.*Rated PG-13 for mild language and moderate violence*

Edge of Valor

Edge of Valor
Author: Kyla Stone
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2021-03-28
Genre:
ISBN: 9781945410666

Edge of Darkness

Edge of Darkness
Author: Kyla Stone
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020-03-22
Genre: Electromagnetic pulse
ISBN: 9781945410512

A world without power grows dark and deadly...Liam and Hannah continue their dangerous journey home, but their every step is dogged by a deadly adversary. In Fall Creek, Noah struggles to protect his son as the nation runs out of food and fuel amid a brutal winter.

The Lockean Theory of Rights

The Lockean Theory of Rights
Author: A. John Simmons
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 402
Release: 1994-07-25
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 9780691037813

This is a systematic, full-length study of Locke's theory of rights and of its potential for making genuine contributions to contemporary debates about rights and their place in political philosophy. Simmons refers extensively to Locke's published and unpublished works.

Chaos Rising

Chaos Rising
Author: Kyla Stone
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2019-12-23
Genre:
ISBN: 9781945410451

In a heartbeat, everything grinds to a halt...On Christmas Eve, the lights go out. Vehicles stop working. Communications break down.Reclusive former soldier Liam Coleman doesn't want to be anywhere near bustling downtown Chicago the day before Christmas. But his twin brother and his pregnant sister-in-law need him, so he makes the trip.But mere minutes after leaving O'Hare, their car crashes, along with hundreds of other vehicles. When Liam's phone stops working, he begins to suspect something more sinister than a local power outage. But before he can react, the first plane falls from the sky... When a super EMP takes down the nation's power grid, Liam knows it's time to bug out. He's prepared, but he never expected to be caught in the middle of Chicago as chaos erupts. With society collapsing before his very eyes, Liam will have to risk more than he ever thought possible to protect the ones he loves--if it's not already too late. Chaos Rising is the riveting post-apocalyptic EMP survival thriller prequel novella set in the Edge of Collapse universe, a brand new series from bestselling author, Kyla Stone. Includes a six-chapter sneak peek of Edge of Collapse, book #1 in the explosive new post-apocalyptic series.