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  • The Lost Weekend

    by Charles Jackson ...
    The classic tale of one man’s struggle with alcoholism, this revolutionary novel remains Charles Jackson’s best-known book—a daring autobiographical work that paved the way for contemporary addiction literature.It is 1936, and on the East Side of Manhattan, a would-be writer named Don Birnam decides to have a drink. And then another, and then another, until he’s in the midst of what becomes a five ... Read more

    $9.99 CAD

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  • The Fall of Valor

    by Charles Jackson ...
    Charles Jackson (1903-1968) achieved international success with his first book, The Lost Weekend (1944), a groundbreaking novel about alcoholism that sold more than 600,000 copies and was adapted for an Academy Award-winning film version. Jackson followed this triumph with a novel that was even more daring, The Fall of Valor (1946), arguably the first major American novel to deal openly with the ... Read more

    $12.35 CAD

  • The Fall of Valor

    by Charles R. Jackson ...
    In "The Fall of Valor," Charles R. Jackson crafts a poignant exploration of the human psyche under the strain of war and its aftermath. Set against the backdrop of World War II, the novel delves into the complexities of identity, valor, and the conflicting emotions that arise from duty and survival. Jackson's evocative prose and keen attention to psychological detail illuminate the struggles of ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Sunnier Side and Other Stories

    by Charles Jackson ...
    A masterful collection of short stories exposing the seamy undercurrents of small-town American life from Charles Jackson, celebrated author of The Lost Weekend.A selection of Jackson’s finest tales, The Sunnier Side and Other Stories explores the trials of adolescence in America during the tumultuous years of the early twentieth century. Set in the town of Arcadia in upstate New York, the stories ... Read more

    Was $9.99 CAD Now $6.99 CAD

  • The Lost Weekend (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. A Psychological Descent into Alcoholism, Shame, and Wartime New York

    by Charles Jackson, Maeve Westcroft ...
    Charles Jackson's The Lost Weekend is a harrowing study of Don Birnam, a failed writer whose five-day alcoholic binge through wartime New York becomes a descent into shame, self-deception, and psychic disintegration. Published in 1944, the novel stands at the intersection of mid-century realism and modern psychological fiction, using close interior narration, claustrophobic urban detail, and ... Read more

    Was $2.99 CAD Now $1.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • I AM ALIVE!

    A United States Marine's Story of Survival in a World War II Japanese POW Camp

    by Charles R. Jackson, Bruce H. Norton ...
    The postcard came with the words Imperial Japanese Army printed at the top. On it were written three simple words: I AM ALIVE! And with this, Charles R. Jacksons wife knew that her husband, a US Marine Sergeant Major, had survived the Japanese capture of Corregidor and could only hope he would continue to survive the hell that came with being a Japanese prisoner of war.Held prisoner for three ... Read more

    $6.99 CAD

  • The Fall of Valor

    Enriched edition. A Tale of Redemption and Moral Turmoil in Post-War Society

    by Charles R. Jackson, Jenna Whitmore ...
    In "The Fall of Valor," Charles R. Jackson masterfully weaves a poignant narrative that explores the psychological complexities of his characters against the backdrop of World War II. With a gripping prose style that seamlessly integrates lyrical observations and stark realism, Jackson immerses readers in the trauma endured by soldiers and civilians alike. The novel not only captures the harrowing ... Read more

    Was $2.99 CAD Now $1.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Lost Weekend

    Enriched edition. A Harrowing Journey Through Addiction and Despair

    by Charles Jackson, Noah Sterling ...
    In "The Lost Weekend," Charles Jackson delves into the harrowing world of alcoholism through the immersive lens of the protagonist, Don Birnam. The narrative unfolds over a tense weekend, capturing the visceral struggle between the compulsion for drink and the desire for redemption. Jackson's prose reflects the disorienting effects of addiction, employing stream-of-consciousness techniques ... Read more

    Was $2.99 CAD Now $1.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Was This Fate?

    by Charles R Jackson ...
    What was supposed to be a birthday celebration, turns into a homicide, creating a storm. But in the storm there is peace and an assignment is uncovered. In, "Was This Fate?", Charles learns about patience and perseverance. More importantly, he uses his experience to become a powerful agent of change. ... Read more

    $5.39 CAD

  • The Band Director's Book of Secrets

    by Charles R. Jackson ...
    The start of each new school year welcomes graduates from music education programs across the country as they enter the work force after completing an undergraduate degree. These novice educators depart their undergraduate schools with confidence, ready to share the gift of music with the world. Prior to graduation, these students are heavily involved in searching for teaching positions. Then ... Read more

    $13.73 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Lost Cove

    by Charles Jackson ...
    The story takes place between the years 1926-1946 and is written in the language of the mountain people of that time and those with the beautiful Southern drawl from the Deep South that moved into the area. It is a return to the times that use to be, but will never be again. Two families, the Kidwells from Alabama and the Wilsons from Tennessee and Ohio move into a small town deep inside the Great ... Read more

    $11.19 CAD

  • The Men Who Shot Liberty: 60 Rip-Roaring Westerns in One Edition

    Cowboy Adventures, Yukon & Oregon Trail Tales, Gold Rush Adventures: Riders of the Purple Sage…

    by Zane Grey, Max Brand, Owen Wister, James Fenimore Cooper, B. M. Bower, J. Allan Dunn, Robert E. Howard, Bret Harte, Mark Twain, Jack London, O. Henry, James Oliver Curwood, Emerson Hough, Willa Cather, Andy Adams, Charles Alden Seltzer, Jackson Gregory, Washington Irving, R.M. Ballantyne, Frank H. Spearman, Charles Siringo, Stephen Crane, Grace Livingston Hill, Robert W. Chambers, Frederic Remington, Frederic Homer Balch, Will Lillibridge, Dane Coolidge, Marah Ellis Ryan, Forrestine C. Hooker ...
    In 'The Men Who Shot Liberty: 60 Rip-Roaring Westerns in One Edition,' readers are transported into the rugged landscapes and tumultuous periods of the American frontier, captured through the diverse pens of thirty prolific authors. This anthology spans a vast array of literary styles, from the classic romanticism of pioneer tales to the stark realism of settler narratives. Including masterpieces ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus