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Moby Dick + FREE Audiobook Included

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FEATURES: • Includes beautiful artworks and illustrations • INCLUDES AN EMBEDDED AUDIOBOOK • Active Table of Contents for an easy navigation within the book • Manually coded and crafted by professionals for highest formatting quality and standards Check out ngims Publishing's other illustrated literary classics. The vast majority of our books have original illustrations, embedded audiobook, navigable Table of Contents, and are fully formatted. Browse our library collection by typing in ngims plus the title you're looking for, e.g. ngims Gulliver's Travels. Ebooks on the web are not organized for easy reading, littered with text errors and often have missing contents. You will not find another beautifully formatted classic literature ebook that is well-designed with amazing artworks and illustrations and an embedded audiobook like this one. Our ebooks are hand-coded by professional formatters and programmers. Ebook development and design are the core of what our engineers do. Our ebooks are not the cheap flat text kind, but are built from the ground up with emphasis on proper text formatting and integrity. Moby-Dick, also known as The Whale, is a novel first published in 1851 by American author Herman Melville. Moby-Dick is widely considered to be a Great American Novel and a treasure of world literature. The story tells the adventures of the wandering sailor Ishmael, and his voyage on the whale ship Pequod, commanded by Captain Ahab. Ishmael soon learns that Ahab seeks one specific whale: Moby Dick, a ferocious, enigmatic white sperm whale. In a previous encounter, the whale destroyed Ahab's boat and bit off his leg. Ahab intends to take revenge. Moby-Dick has been classified as American Romanticism. It was first published by Richard Bentley in London on October 18, 1851. Although the book initially received mixed reviews, Moby-Dick is now considered part of the Western canon. (Wikipedia)

Shopaholic to the Rescue

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The #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Party Crasher and Love Your Life returns with another laugh-out-loud Becky Brandon (née Bloomwood) adventure: a hilarious road trip through the American West to Las Vegas. “Sophie Kinsella keeps her finger on the cultural pulse, while leaving me giddy with laughter.”—Jojo Moyes, author of The Giver of Stars and The Last Letter from Your LoverBecky is on a major rescue mission through the American West to Las Vegas! Her father has vanished from Los Angeles on a mysterious quest with the husband of Becky’s best friend, Suze. Becky’s mum is hysterical; Suze is flat-out desperate. Worse, Becky must tolerate an enemy along for the ride, who she’s convinced is up to no good. Determined to get to the bottom of why her dad has disappeared, help Suze, contain the dreaded Alicia, and reunite her fractured family, Becky knows that she must marshal all her trademark ingenuity. The result: her most outrageous and daring plan yet! But just when her family needs her more than ever, can Becky pull it off?Praise for Shopaholic to the Rescue “Full of gags, sparkling dialogue and beautifully drawn characters . . . It’s a real treat to be reunited with the eminently loveable, incredibly ditzy and fiercely loyal Shopaholic protagonist Becky Brandon (née Bloomwood).”—Daily Mail“Will Bex and best friend Suze ever make up? Will Becky’s old nemesis, banker Derek Smeath, finish his memoir? Why can’t our beloved Shopaholic seem to spend any money, even on a $2.50 pencil? . . . This is escapism that will make you giggle out loud.”—USA Today “Readers can’t help but be delighted. Kinsella never once loses Becky’s voice and heart, which is one of the joys of the Shopaholic series.”—Publishers Weekly “Full of Becky’s outrageous ideas, including a heist à la Ocean’s Eleven, this novel does not disappoint. . . . Kinsella adds a mystery and twists and turns at every corner in this latest work while maintaining Becky’s signature voice.”—Library Journal

Miracle Under the Mistletoe

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'Tis the season for second chances? Two years ago ER consultant Sean Fitzgerald left Molly Daniels brokenhearted. Now he's back, and the reception she gives him is frostier than the weather! But he's determined to reveal the truth about his past… Walking away from Molly was the hardest thing Sean's ever done, but now that she's within his reach once more, he never wants to let her go. Could one magical mistletoe kiss be all he needs to melt her heart and finally show Molly he's here to stay?

A Woman of No Importance

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The dramatic rights of ‘A Woman of No Importance’ belong to Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree and to Robert Ross, executor and administrator of Oscar Wilde’s estate

Riders of the Purple Sage

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The first great Western, a story of courage and adventure in Utah canyon countryWhen Jane Withersteen’s father dies, he leaves her in sole possession of the family’s cattle ranch, situated on one of the most valuable pieces of land in Utah. The river that runs through the property gives Jane control of the local water supply—and the great power that comes with it. Coveting the property, a local Mormon leader named Tull tries to force Jane into a polygamous marriage—a fate that she resists. As Jane’s defiance grows stronger, so does the ire of the townsfolk, and the marriage seems all but inevitable until the infamous gunslinger Lassiter rides into town, bringing a quick trigger and frontier-hardened bravery that just may be Jane’s last great hope.Renowned for its rich depiction of the West, Riders of the Purple Sage is an unforgettable adventure story of love, honor, and courage, and perhaps the most popular Western of all time.This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.

Colton K-9 Target

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Man's best friend …is this cop's most trusted partner New to the Grave Gulch Police Department, K-9 detective Brett Shea feels like an outsider among its many Coltons. Even Annalise, his dog's trainer, is a Colton! But when she's attacked by a man pretending to be her date, Brett vows to track down the criminal. Though he's sworn off forever love—which is proving harder by the day—Brett will protect her at any cost.From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama.Feel the excitement in these uplifting romances, part of The Coltons of Grave Gulch series:Book 1: Colton's Dangerous Liaison by Regan BlackBook 2: Colton's Killer Pursuit by Tara Taylor QuinnBook 3: Colton Nursery Hideout by Dana NussioBook 4: Colton Bullseye by Geri KrotowBook 5: Guarding Colton's Child by Lara LacombeBook 6: Colton's Covert Witness by Addison FoxBook 7: Rescued by the Colton Cowboy by Deborah Fletcher MelloBook 8: Colton K-9 Target by Justine DavisBook 9: A Colton Internal Affair by Jennifer D. BokalBook 10: Uncovering Colton's Family Secret by Linda O. JohnstonBook 11: Agent Colton's Takedown by Beverly Long

Vengeful

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*NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER**2018 GOOD READS CHOICE AWARD WINNER FOR BEST SCIENCE FICTION CATEGORY*A super-powered collision of extraordinary minds and vengeful intentions—#1 New York Times bestselling author V. E. Schwab returns with the thrilling follow-up to Vicious. Magneto and Professor X. Superman and Lex Luthor. Victor Vale and Eli Ever. Sydney and Serena Clarke. Great partnerships, now soured on the vine. But Marcella Riggins needs no one. Flush from her brush with death, she’s finally gained the control she’s always sought—and will use her new-found power to bring the city of Merit to its knees. She’ll do whatever it takes, collecting her own sidekicks, and leveraging the two most infamous EOs, Victor Vale and Eli Ever, against each other.With Marcella's rise, new enmities create opportunity--and the stage of Merit City will once again be set for a final, terrible reckoning. Entertainment Weekly's 27 Female Authors Who Rule Sci-Fi and Fantasy Right Now“Readers won't be able to put down this dark and riveting tale of power and revenge.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred Praise for Vicious“Schwab's characters feel vital and real, never reduced to simple archetypes...In a genre that tends toward the flippant or pretentious, this is a rare superhero novel as epic and gripping as any classic comic. Schwab's tale of betrayal, self-hatred, and survival will resonate with superhero fans as well as readers who have never heard of Charles Xavier or Victor von Doom.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)"V. E. Schwab's Vicious is the superhero novel I've been waiting for: fresh, merciless, and yes, vicious. Wow."—Mira Grant, New York Times bestselling author of BlackoutVillians#1 Vicious#2 Vengeful"Warm Up" (short story)At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

The Red Badge of Courage Audio Edition

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The Red Badge of Courage Audio Edition, is a text and audio book of Stephen Crane's realistic Civil War novel. This work propelled Crane to stardom, and he soon became one of the foremost voices in the Realism Movement in literature. This selection includes chapter-to-chapter audio, so you can listen and read along.

In the South Seas

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In the South Seas, Robert Louis Stevenson. Revised version of http://ota.ox.ac.uk/id/2199 . In the South Seas Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894 s.n. s.l. 1908 First published in the New York Sun, 1891; first book edition, 1896

Common Sense

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Society, according to Paine, is everything constructive and good that people join together to accomplish. Government, on the other hand, is an institution whose sole purpose is to protect us from our own vices. Government has its origins in the evil of man and is therefore a necessary evil at best. Paine says that government's sole purpose is to protect life, liberty and property, and that a government should be judged solely on the basis of the extent to which it accomplishes this goal.

Baccara Spezial Band 6

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NUR EINEN KUSS VOM TOD ENTFERNT von CASSIE MILESErst wird Emilys Wagen brutal von der Straße gedrängt, dann auf sie geschossen, schließlich ein Giftanschlag verübt - jemand möchte sie tot sehen. Sie und Connor, ihr bester Freund und Beschützer, müssen den Täter finden. Denn Emily will eine Zukunft - und zwar mit Connor!DER SCHÖNE GEIST VON KILLER COVE von CARLA CASSIDY Ihre Schwester kann Savannah nicht mehr lebendig machen. Aber um den Mörder zu entlarven, spukt sie als Shellys Geist in Lost Lagoon. Dazu nutzt sie ein unterirdisches Tunnelsystem - wo sie eines Nachts von Deputy Josh Griffin, mit dem sie früher heiß geflirtet hat, überrascht wird …WIE EIN SCHUSS INS HERZ von BEVERLY LONGMegan steht kurz vor der Eröffnung ihrer Boutiquenkette. Doch irgendwer will das Event mit allen Mitteln sabotieren. Weshalb Megan den athletischen Seth Pike als Bodyguard einstellt. Ihre Geschäfte sind nun hoffentlich aus der Schusslinie - aber was ist mit ihrem Herzen?

Selected Klondike Short Stories

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Selected Klondike Short Stories, Jack London. Revised version of http://ota.ox.ac.uk/id/1819 . Selected Klondike Short Stories London, Jack, 1876-1916 Library of America New York 1982 Taken from the original type-setting tapes used by the Library of America: 1911-1918

James

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Em James — vencedor do National Book Award 2024 —, o autor reimagina o clássico As aventuras de Huckleberry Finn, de Mark Twain, a partir da perspectiva de Jim, o homem escravizado que acompanha o menino na viagem pelo rio Mississippi. Nesta releitura, Jim é James, um indivíduo inteligente e letrado que esconde sua educação por trás de uma fachada de subserviência. Mais do que a reimaginação de um clássico, este livro recupera a identidade de um personagem marginalizado, confrontando verdades desconfortáveis sobre as histórias que escolhemos contar.

Imajica

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John Furia Zacharias, Judith Odell y Pai'oh'Pah prosiguen su viaje por dimensiones desconocidas, en busca de la verdad que se oculta en algún lugar de la misteriosa Imajica. Un universo poliédrico y oscuro, regido por leyes más allá de nuestro conocimiento; lejano pero, a la vez, a nuestro alcance. Una historia donde el erotismo y la pasión se entrelazan con el terror y la ambición.

Savor Me Slowly

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HALF HUMAN, HALF MACHINE...ALL WOMAN Mishka Le'Ace was created to be an undercover operative...literally. Her beautiful body has been mechanically augmented to give her superhuman strength -- strength she's going to need. Her latest mission sends her to rescue Alien Investigation and Removal agent Jaxon Tremain from torture and death. With him, she discovers a passion unlike any other. A passion she was forbidden to know.... From the moment they meet in a darkened cell, Jaxon craves her touch. But the machine half of Le'Ace forces her to do things she doesn't always want to do. Even betray him...and ultimately destroy him. Now Jaxon must battle the man controlling Le'Ace, and even Le'Ace herself, to at last claim the woman he's come to love.

Les Chemins de Katmandou (Nouvelle édition)

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" Ceux qui se rendront à Katmandou ne reconnaîtront pas ce qui est écrit dans ce livre.[...] Ce livre ne cherche pas à donner une idée de la réalité, mais à s'approcher de la vérité.Celle de Jane, et celle d'Olivier, dont il raconte l'histoire. "René Barjavel Olivier, étudiant en mai 1968, a décidé de fuir la capitale, ses rêves et ses utopies pour conquérir pouvoir et fortune dans le sillage de son père, un homme d'affaires qui organise des voyages pour milliardaires à Katmandou, au Népal. En chemin, il rencontre la jolie Jane, hippie britannique un peu paumée, à la recherche, comme tant d'autres, d'un idéal de vie communautaire dans la ville sacrée. Ils tombent amoureux l'un de l'autre...Amours, drogues, illusions perdues. Il est des chemins pour se perdre ou pour se retrouver : les chemins de Katmandou.Un grand classique de Barjavel.

Criaturas extraordinariamente brilhantes

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Tova, uma viúva septuagenária em luto. Marcellus, um polvo-gigante-do-Pacífico que vive em um aquário. Um ensaio sobre como a solidão pode ser transformada e superada com o toque sutil de outra criatura. "Uma cativante e sensível obra de estreia sobre a sensação de ter o amor roubado de si, apenas para reencontrá-lo no lugar mais inesperado… Memorável e delicado." — Washington Post "Cada protagonista é profundamente humano, com falhas e excentricidades desenvolvidas com cuidado. Mas o que deixa o romance de Van Pelt mais charmoso e divertido é a amizade carinhosa entre espécies e as formas como Tova e Marcellus tornam um ao outro mais extraordinários e brilhantes." — BookPage "Para além da amizade inesperada, o romance de estreia traz uma reflexão completamente original acerca da perda e dos laços que nos motivam a seguir em frente."

Straight Talking

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Meet Tasha—single and still searching. A producer for Britain’s most popular morning show working under a nightmare boss, Tash is well-versed in the trials and tribulations of twenty-first century dating. She and her three best friends certainly haven’t lived the fairy tale they thought they would: there’s Andy, who’s hooked on passion, but too much of a tomboy to have moved much beyond the beer-drinking contest stage; Mel, stuck in a steady but loveless relationship; and Emma, endlessly waiting for her other half to propose. Their love lives are only complicated by the sort of men who seem to drift in and out: Andrew—suave, good-looking and head over heels in love . . . with himself; Simon, who is allergic to commitment but has a bad-boy nature that’s impossible to resist; and Adam—perfectly attractive, but too sweet to be sexy. The bestselling first novel that launched Jane Green, one of the brightest stars in contemporary women’s fiction, Straight Talking sets the record straight regarding the real world of dating, and follows the adventures of Tash and her friends as they search for fulfillment and the right kind of love. Funny, flirty, and ultimately tender, Straight Talking gets at the heart of modern romance.

Christmas Shopaholic

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The #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Party Crasher and Love Your Life returns with a festive Shopaholic adventure filled with holiday cheer and unexpected gifts.“Sophie Kinsella keeps her finger on the cultural pulse, while leaving me giddy with laughter.”—Jojo Moyes, author of The Giver of Stars and The Last Letter from Your Lover’Tis the season for change and Becky Brandon (née Bloomwood) is embracing it, returning from the States to live in the charming village of Letherby and working with her best friend, Suze, in the gift shop of Suze’s stately home. Life is good, especially now that Becky takes time every day for mindfulness—even if that only means listening to a meditation tape while hunting down online bargains. But Becky still adores the traditions of Christmas: Her parents hosting, carols playing on repeat, her mother pretending she made the Christmas pudding, and the neighbors coming ’round for sherry in their terrible holiday sweaters. Things are looking cheerier than ever, until Becky’s parents announce they’re moving to ultra-trendy Shoreditch—unable to resist the draw of craft beer and smashed avocados—and ask Becky if she’ll host this year. What could possibly go wrong?Becky’s sister demands a vegan turkey, her husband insists that he just wants aftershave (again), and little Minnie needs a very specific picnic hamper: Surely Becky can manage all this, as well as the surprise appearance of an old boyfriend–turned–rock star and his pushy new girlfriend, whose motives are far from clear. But as the countdown to Christmas begins and her bighearted plans take an unexpected turn toward disaster, Becky wonders if chaos will ensue, or if she’ll manage to bring comfort and joy to Christmas after all.Praise for Christmas Shopaholic“Funny, charming, and the perfect read to get into the holiday spirit.”—PopSugar“Kinsella’s popular heroine, Becky Bloomwood Brandon, is back for a delightful ode to shopping, in the engaging eighth Shopaholic novel, this time with a Christmas theme. . . . Becky is as whimsical and wonderful as ever. . . . Kinsella delivers a solid and laugh-out-loud funny installment that longtime readers and new fans alike will gleefully devour.”—Publishers Weekly

The Wedding Planner

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In this captivating novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle Steel, a wildly successful, unmarried wedding planner leads her clients to happily ever after.Faith Ferguson is New York’s most in-demand wedding planner, an arbiter of taste for elegant affairs, lavish ceremonies, and exclusive fêtes. She appreciates a simple celebration as much as a dazzling event, for she knows that a dream wedding is not necessarily the most expensive one. As much as Faith enjoys her work, her two failed engagements leave her with no desire to get married herself. She finds fulfillment in her close relationship with her twin sister, Hope, her role as a mentor for her assistant, Violet, and her career. This year, new clients have flocked to her, and she signs up an extravagant reception, a mid-sized gathering, and an intimate soirée, in addition to her mother’s next marriage and Violet’s modest ceremony. Faith finds herself forming bonds with her new clients and their loved ones—most notably the handsome brother of one of her grooms. But weddings are not always all champagne and roses, and in no time, Faith is grappling with private quarrels, unplanned pregnancies, family scandals, dark secrets, and the possibility of cancelled ceremonies. Through her own journey, Faith will prove once and for all that there is not just one path to happily ever after. In The Wedding Planner, Danielle Steel presents an enchanting story about the winding road to love and the many ways to find joy while staying true to oneself.

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