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Poe! is a deliciously gripping sampling of the mad imagination of 19th century gothic master of horror and suspense, murder and mayhem, Edgar Allan Poe. The creepy, breathtaking, and soulful classic tales include: "The Masque of the Red Death," the terrifying and ironic story of a nobleman who attempts to seal himself and his friends away from a terrible plague raging outside, performed by Fionnula Flanagan (Transamerica); "The Pit and the Pendulum," a hair-raising first-person account of a man in a torture chamber during the Spanish Inquisition, performed to a fare-thee-well by Stephen Lang (Avatar); "The Black Cat," in which a man's dead pet comes back to haunt him, performed by Tony...read more
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A vintage collection of some of the greatest short stories ever written.The Fly by Katherine Mansfield, The Mezzotint by M. R. James, The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allen Poe, The Three Strangers by Thomas Hardy, The Jew's Beech Tree by Annette von Droste-Hülshoff, Tobermory by Saki, The Lady or the Tiger by Frank Stockton, B24 by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, The Withered Arm by Thomas Hardy, The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry, The Finest Story in the World by Rudyard Kipling, Cannibalism in the Cars by Mark Twain, The Monk and the Hangman's Daughter by Ambrose Bierce, The Brogue by Saki, The Stalled Ox - Saki, Hunted Down - Charles...read more
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It's 2012 and what happened in 2008 at the controversial Erotic City swingers club in Atlanta is a distant memory. Now, with a second club located in Miami, Milan Kennedy and her heavyweight boxer husband, Lavender Lewis, have moved to Miami to raise his son. Lavender's loony baby's mama is serving time in prison for the attempted murder of Milan. For now all seems quiet, that is until Milan and Lavender are served child custody papers, and also, a test of fidelity arises just as the couple plans to add to their family, and expand their thriving business. Milan questions the very meaning of the lifestyle itself, and doubts the purpose of her own career as a swinger's club owner, providing...read more
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The NRSV first appeared in 1989 and has received the widest acclaim and broadest support from academics and church leaders of any modern English translation. Rooted in the past, but right for today, the NRSV continues the tradition of William Tyndale, the King James Version, the American Standard Version, and the Revised Standard Version. Equally important, it sets a new standard for the 21st Century. The NRSV stands out among the many translations because it is 'as literal as possible' in adhering to the ancient texts and only 'as free as necessary' to make the meaning clear in graceful, understandable English. It draws on newly available sources that increase our understanding of...read more
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A fascinating collection of short stories by great writers that examine aspects of the first world war, from action in the trenches, to the psychological impact of war on individuals and their relationships, to heroic adventure stories, to ghosts and war graves. A wonderful collection! "The King of Ypres", by John Buchan "War", by Sherwood Anderson "A Source of Irritation", by Stacy Aumonier "American Sir!", by Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews "England, my England!", By D. H. Lawrence "The Brothers", by Stacy Aumonier "Two Submarines from Lord Halifax’s Ghost Book"" "The Greater Battle", by Edgar Wallace "When I Was Wounded at Chocolate Hill", by...read more
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A brilliant collection of short stories by some of Russia's best writers: 1. "Twenty-Six Men and a Girl" by Maxim Gorky 2. "The Queen of Spades" by Alexander Pushkin 3. "The Honest Thief" by Fyodor Dostoyevsky 4. "The Long Exile" by Count Leo Tolstoy 5. "The Self-Sacrificing Rabbit" by Nicolai Schedrin 6. "Comrades" by Maxim Gorky 7. "A Candle" by Count Leo Tolstoy 8. "The Nose" by Nikolai Gogo 9. "The Encased Man" by Anton Chekhov 10. "The Pistol Shot" by Alexander Pushkin 11. "The Chorus Girl" by Anton Chekhov 12. "The Old Verger" by Vladimir Korolenko 13. "The Three Hermits" by Count Leo Tolstoy 14. "The Ghost of the...read more
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A delightful anthology of great works by some of Europe's greatest short story writers: 1. "The Marquise", by George Sand 2. "The Bundle of Letters", by Maurus Jokai 3. "The Pistol Shot", by Alexander Pushkin 4. "The Mad Veteran of Fort Ratonneau", by Ludwig Achim von Arnim 5. "Twenty-six Men and a Girl", by Maxim Gorky 6. "Zodomirsky’s Duel", by Alexandre Dumas 7. "The Mines of Falun", by E. T. A. Hoffmann 8. "Mademoiselle Fifi", by Guy de Maupassant 9."Maestro Niccolo and the Pig", by Gio Sabadino 10. "The Father", by Björnstjerne Björnson 11. "Mons. Cassecrouche’s Inspiration", by George Walter Thornbury 12. "Malachi’s...read more
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This fascinating historical introduction to the Americas, via their first voyagers, reads with all the excitement of a 21st century blockbuster film! From the gripping accounts of Norseman Leif “The Lucky” Ericsson's journey to the “Vinland” with his treacherous sister, Freydis, to the exuberant letter from Columbus announcing his discovery to the Treasurer of Aragon, the suspense is fast-paced. Also included are Amerigo Vespucci's fascinating descriptions of native peoples and wildlife, and John Cabot's sailing from England to the North American coast. Listeners will be delighted with these wonderfully narrated accounts of America's earliest...read more
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A wonderful collection of spine-tingling, imaginative, terrifying, but beautifully written tales to keep you hiding under the bedclothes this Halloween. 1. 'The Room in the Tower', by E. F. Benson 2. 'The Green Light', by Barry Pain 3. 'His Brother’s Keeper', by W. W. Jacobs 4. 'The Bus Conductor', by E. F. Benson 5. 'A Joy Ride', by A. J. Alan 6. 'Query', by Seamark 7. 'The Squaw', by Bram Stoker 8. 'The Dream', by A. J. Alan 9. 'The Dancing Partner', by Jerome K. Jerome 10. 'The Three Sisters', by W. W. Jacobs 11. 'The Black Ferry', by John Galt 12. 'Moon’s Gibbet', by Egerton Castle 13. 'The Tell-Tale Heart', by Edgar...read more
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A rich collection of diverse and fascinating stories by famous classic authors. 1.The Bus Conductor by E. F. Benson 2.The Murderer by Perceval Gibbon 3.The Death Mask by H. D. Everett 4.Caterpillars by E. F. Benson 5.His Brother’s Keeper by W. W. Jacobs 6.The Secret of the Black Bag by William Le Queux 7.A Joy Ride by A. J. Alan 8.The Perfect Murder by Stacy Aumonier 9.The Furnished Room by O. Henry 10.The Squaw by Bram Stoker 11.The Dust Cloud by E. F. Benson 12.The Idiot by Arnold Bennett 13.The Interruption by W. W. Jacobs 14.The Confession of Charles Linkworth by E. F. Benson 15.Fingers of a Hand by H. D....read more
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A gripping collection of classic spy stories by some of the great early masters of espionage fiction. 'The Secret of the Black Bag' by William Le Queux 'How I Became a Secret Agent' by Dr. A. K. Graves 'The Secret of the Smoked Spectacles' by William Le Queux 'The 39 Steps' by John Buchan 'Matahari and Some Other Women Spies' by Sir Basil Thomson 'The Secret of Dr. Vaux's Intrigue' by William Le...read more
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Enjoy the power and clarity of the New Living Translation in this special edition of Bible Alive! featuring Psalms and Proverbs and Emmy Award–winning narrator Stephen Johnson. Bible Alive! is a ground-breaking, dramatized recording of the clear, easy-to-understand New Living Translation. Featuring the brilliant, contemporary voice of Stephen Johnston, Bible Alive! lets you experience the Bible in all of its magnificence and power, inspiration and intrigue. A cast of Tony, Emmy, and Golden Globe Award–winning actors (not present in this offering), dramatic sound effects, and a compelling musical score are combined to create this unforgettable listening...read more
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Listen to a collection of classic stories by the world’s most beloved writers. Here are the complete stories, unabridged, for you and your family to enjoy together this Christmas and for many Christmases to come. Family favorites and remembered treasures are in this collection, as well as a few light-hearted surprises.A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, Read by Tom Casaletto The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry, Read by Dick Hill Is There a Santa Claus? (Yes, Virginia…) by Frank P. Church, Read by J. Charles A Visit from Saint Nicholas (‘Twas the Night Before Christmas) by Clement C. Moore, Read by Bill Weideman A Winter Walk by Henry David Thoreau, Read by Jean...read more
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Discover that each angel is like no other, as unique as the person who needs protection. But no matter what form the angels take, their message is always the same: You Are Loved! That message is the theme running through The Best Angel Stories 2015 and is at the heart of every story shared in this feast of remarkable true accounts, each one uplifting and joyous. Wonder awaits you in chapters including . . . “Guarded by Angels” — amazing rescues in times of danger “Safe in Their Care” — guardian angels who offer inexplicable protection “Angels in Disguise” — when God sends animals to comfort us “Mysterious Messengers”...read more
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1. EL MISTERIO DE LA AMANTE EGIPCIA 2. EL ROSTRO ILUMINADO POR LA LUNA 3. EL ENIGMA DEL CHAL MORADO 4. LAS CRUCES DE QUICHE? 5. EL SE?PTIMO ESCALON 6. EL PASAJERO A LA...read more
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"Habi?a una vez..." ¿Quie?n no conoce los cuentos que, noche tras noche, Scheherazade le contaba al rey? La bella joven concibio? un ingenioso medio para mantener candente el intere?s de su esposo y distraerlo de sus sanguinarios designios. Simbad el Marino y Ali? Baba? y los 40 Ladrones son dos de esos relatos, reunidos en una coleccio?n de cuentos persas, a?rabes e indios llamada Las Mil y Una Noches. Escritos en a?rabe hace ma?s de 500 an?os, han sido traducidos a muchi?simos idiomas. Otro de ellos, Aladino y la La?mpara Maravillosa, se encuentra en el cassette titulado "Cuentos para Nin?os" del sello Nueva...read more
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A treasure chest of the written and spoken word, this collection is read by brilliant actors who make this audio anthology a genuine treat for the listener. This audio recording includes the following short stories: “Reginald on House Parties” by Saki, read by Nigel Hawthorne“The Sphinx without a Secret” by Oscar Wilde, read by Martin Jarvis“Tobermory” by Saki, read by Barbara Leigh-Hunt“On Being Idle” by Jerome K. Jerome, read by Hugh Laurie“For Better or Worse” by W. W. Jacobs, read by Joanna David“The Model Millionaire” by Oscar Wilde, read by T. P. McKenna“The Garden of Truth” by E. Nesbit, read by Harriet Walker“The Cat That Walked by Himself” by...read more
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Revel in the in the magic of the holiday season with three classic Christmas tales. From the birth of Christ to a visit from Santa Claus, these family favorites will be enjoyed over and over again. Titles include: The Christmas Story; Twas the Night Before Christmas; and Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa...read more
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The Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, is a work of enormous proportions. Setting out with the simple goal of offering "American households a mass of good reading", the editors drew from literature of all times and all kinds what they considered the best pieces of human writing, and compiled an ambitious collection of 45 volumes (with a 46th being an index-guide). Besides the selection and translation of a huge number of poems, letters, short stories and sections of books, the collection offers, before each chapter, a short essay about the author or subject in question. In many cases, chapters contemplate not one author, but certain groups of works, organized by...read more
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The multilingual Christmas Short Works Collection 2008, containing public domain short stories, essays, poems, hymns, and scripture passages recorded by a variety of LibriVox...read more
