Books with author Samuel Richardson

First published in 1748, "Clarissa" is the long and tragic tale of the ever-virtuous Miss Clarissa Harlowe. Though her family, newly wealthy, wishes to enter the aristocracy, they can only do so by marrying Clarissa to an unrefined and loveless man. She is soon offered protection from the selfish motives of her family by Robert Lovelace, who tricks Clarissa into running away with him. Though witty and urbane, Lovelace soon proves himself a villainous rake, eager to strike out at the Harlowes by making sexual advances on their highly moral daughter. Clarissa repeatedly refuses the vague offers of marriage Lovelace gives her, deceiving herself by denying her physical attraction to him, yet holding true to her belief in virtue, even as she grows increasingly ill from the stress of her situation. A masterful epistolary novel, "Clarissa" is a tragic heroine who remains true to her quest for virtue to the very end. Contained in this book is the first of two volumes.

"Oh thou savage-hearted monster! What work hast thou made in one guilty hour, for a whole age of repentance!"Pressured by her unscrupulous family to marry a wealthy man she detests, the young Clarissa Harlowe is tricked into fleeing with the witty and debonair Robert Lovelace and places herself under his protection. Lovelace, however, proves himself to be an untrustworthy rake whose vague promises of marriage are accompanied by unwelcome and increasingly brutal sexual advances. And yet, Clarissa finds his charm alluring, her scrupulous sense of virtue tinged with unconfessed desire. Told through a complex series of interweaving letters, Clarissa is a richly ambiguous study of a fatally attracted couple and a work of astonishing power and immediacy. A huge success when it first appeared in 1747, and translated into French and German, it remains one of the greatest of all European novels.In his introduction, Angus Ross examines characterization, the epistolary style, the role of the family and the position of women in Clarissa. This edition also includes a chronology, suggestions for further reading, tables of letters, notes, a glossary and an appendix on the music for the "Ode to Wisdom."For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

The following History is given in a series of letters, written Principally in a double yet separate correspondence between two young ladies of virtue and honor, bearing an inviolable friendship for each other, and writing not merely for amusement, but upon the most interesting subjects; in which every private family, more or less, may find itself concerned; and between two gentlemen of free lives; one of them glorying in his talents for stratagem and invention, and communicating to the other, in confidence, all the secret purposes of an intriguing head and resolute heart.But here it will be proper to observe, for the sake of such as may apprehend hurt to the morals of youth, from the more freely-written letters, that the gentlemen, though professed libertines as to the female sex, and making it one of their wicked maxims, to keep no faith with any of the individuals of it, who are thrown into their power, are not, however, either infidels or scoffers; nor yet such as think themselves freed from the observance of those other moral duties which bind man to man.

How do you sort through the myriad of "green" advice available to find what works for you and your business? So many small businesses are paralyzed, without guidance on what to do, how decisions impact the environment, and where to even start. In Ethical Profit, Samantha Richardson has done the work for you. Outlining changes from small to large, she provides the "how to" that will break the paralysis and jump start you, and your business, into action. And she does it by destroying the myth that environmentalism is costly. Ethical Profit will revolutionize your business while increasing your profit.Drawing on experiences, interviews, and case studies across industries and geographies, Ethical Profit contains something for everyone. Recognizing there isn't a one-size-fits-all solution, Richardson provides examples and solutions that can be mixed-and-matched to address your business's unique challenges. The time to change is now and Ethical Profit shows you how to do it.

Evil is gathering strength. When she learns the truth, it could cost her life.Las Vegas. Seventeen-year-old Olivia Drake never asked for the mark of Orion on her chest. Training in secret with her two friends after their hard-won victory over the Fallen, she struggles to master her powers and gain respect as the only woman on the team. But their little band of warriors is more well-known than they think when she’s brutally attacked by a demon and left for dead.Although she escapes, Olivia fears the poison dagger used against her can only mean Lucifer is coming for them. And a horrifying family connection will make her more vulnerable than she knows…Can Olivia survive the ultimate betrayal with the fate of humanity on the line?Light of Orion is the second book in the thrilling Guardian of Orion YA Christian Fantasy series. If you like clean-but-gritty stories, jaw-dropping surprises, and age-old battles, you’ll love S. L. Richardson’s epic adventure.Buy Light of Orion to fight the Damned today!

A New YA Supernatural Fantasy packed with Action and Adventure!If you like sinister demons, warrior angels, supernatural powers, ancient lineages, with a twist of deception and ruthless revenge... then you don't want to miss this new exciting page-turning series!Three Teens…Three Fallen…Humanity's future is at stake. Seventeen-year-old Olivia has seen some wild things living in Las Vegas—but never a demon—until one attacks but fails to kidnap her. Left with a celestial mark on her chest, Olivia sets out on a treacherous journey with two friends who share in her mystical lineage, only to find herself blindsided by the unwelcomed return of her absent father. Now, she must unravel her parent’s deceit and grapple with her painful past all the while unlocking the powerful secrets that will forever change her world.Except she’s also fighting her growing attraction to one of her friends while thrust into the unending war between the Fallen and Archangels. When the Fallen maliciously strike against her and plot revenge upon those she loves, Olivia finds herself faced with an impossible mission.Can she leave her life behind and enhance her powers to master the supernatural skills needed to slay the Fallen while guarding the secrets of Orion?Of course. Not a problem. Except if she fails, the balance between Heaven and Hell will shift—leaving mankind at the mercy of the ultimate evil and his bloodthirsty horde.Mark of Orion is the first book in a YA fantasy series, Guardians of Orion, by author, S. L. Richardson. If you like fantasy with sinister demons, warrior angels, supernatural powers, ancient lineages with a twist of deception and ruthless revenge… then you won’t want to miss this exciting page-turning series.Discover Mark of Orion to unlock this adventure today! Order now!

How do you sort through the myriad of "green" advice available to find what works for you and your business? So many small businesses are paralyzed, without guidance on what to do, how decisions impact the environment, and where to even start. In Ethical Profit, Samantha Richardson has done the work for you. Outlining changes from small to large, she provides the “how to” that will break the paralysis and jump-start you, and your business, into action. And she does it by destroying the myth that environmentalism is costly. Ethical Profit will revolutionize your business while increasing your profit. Drawing on experiences, interviews, and case studies across industries and geographies, Ethical Profit contains something for everyone. Recognizing there isn't a one-size-fits-all solution, Richardson provides examples and solutions that can be mixed-and-matched to address your business's unique challenges. The time to change is now and Ethical Profit shows you how to do it.Read Chapter One here: www.ethicalprofitbook.comADVANCED PRAISE:"Ethical Profit is the business book we need. Richardson's pragmatic approach to sustainability for SME's is filled with information, strategies and tools you can apply immediately. Over 98% of companies in the world are SMEs, yet they are the most challenging to engage in sustainability initiatives. This books fixes that dilemma. Its plethora of real-world examples will help SMEs see that smart sustainability strategies give them a competitive advantage. If every small business adopted just a few of these ideas, the effects would be world-changing." - Bob Willard, Author and Founder, Sustainability Advantage "Many business managers and owners want to the right thing, while also doing well. That is, they want to do their part to make the world a better place – including producing products that don’t harm the planet, ensuring that all the people in their supply chain are treated fairly, and being a good place to work – while also turning a profit. It’s such a radical departure from “business as usual,” that it requires a whole new approach to how to do business. But if applied well, the ideas in this book can help businesses be more successful – including financial success. Samantha Richardson takes this transformation and makes it manageable, practical and attainable." Carl Friesen, Author, “The Fame Game” and “Your Firm’s Expertise Edge”

Book 2 Light of Orion Releasing July 2020! A New YA Supernatural Fantasy packed with Action and Adventure!If you like sinister demons, warrior angels, supernatural powers, ancient lineages, with a twist of deception and ruthless revenge... then you don't want to miss this new exciting page-turning seriesThree Teens...Three Fallen...Humanity's future is at stake.Seventeen-year-old Olivia has seen some wild things living in Las Vegas-but never a demon- until one attacks but fails to kidnap her. Left with a celestial mark on her chest, Olivia sets out on a treacherous journey with two friends who share her mystical lineage, only to find herself blindsided by the unwelcome return of her absent father. Now she must unravel her parents deceit and grapple with her painful past all the while unlocking the powerful secrets that will forever change her world.Except she's also fighting her growing attraction to one of her friends while thrust into the unending war between the Fallen and Angels. When the Fallen maliciously strike against her and plot revenge upon those she loves, Olivia finds herself faced with an impossible mission.Can she leave her life behind and enhance her powers to master the supernatural skills needed to slay the Fallen while guarding the secrets of Orion?Of course. Not a problem!Except if she fails, the balance between Heaven and Hell will shift-leaving mankind at the mercy of the ultimate evil and his bloodthirsty horde.Mark of Orion is the first book in a YA fantasy series, Guardians of Orion, by author S.L. Richardson.Read Mark of Orion to unlock this adventure today! Order now!