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Unbound

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Delve into paranormal realms of magic and danger in this anthology of five new stories from New York Times–bestselling authors.Revisiting the worlds they made famous in their wildly popular fiction, authors Kim Harrison, Jeaniene Frost, Vicki Pettersson, and Jocelynn Drake—plus YA author Melissa Marr with her first adult supernatural thriller—unleash their full arsenal of dark talents in Unbound. Each story in this all-new anthology plunged readers into the shadows where the strange forces stalk the unsuspecting . . . and every soul is a target.The pixy Jenks faces a murderous dryad in Kim Harrison’s “Lay Line Drifter”. In “Reckoning”, Jeaniene Frost’s master vampire is out to stop a ghoulish serial killer. “Dark Matters” by Vicki Pettersson explores a superhero’s illicit affair. Savannah’s vampiric Keeper must solve a perplexing murder in “The Dead, the Damned, and the Forgotten”. And in “Two Lines” a woman must contend with her deadly desires or risk a monstrous transformation.

Holidays Are Hell

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This holiday, spend quality time with family and loved ones—living and dead . . .There's no place like home for the horrordays—unless you'd prefer a romantic midnight walk through a ghost-infested graveyard . . . or a haunted house candlelight dinner with the sexy vampire of your dreams. The (black) magical season is here—and whether it's a solstice séance gone demonically wrong with the incomparable Kim Harrison, a grossly misshapen Christmas with the remarkable Lynsay Sands, a blood-chilling-and-spilling New Year's with the wonderful Marjorie M. Liu, or a super-powered Thanksgiving with the phenomenal Vicki Pettersson, one thing is for certain: in the able hands of these exceptional dark side explorers, the holidays are going to be deliciously hellish!

The Little Mermaid

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"The Little Mermaid" is a fairy tale by the Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersen about a young mermaid willing to give up her life in the sea and her identity as a mermaid to gain a human soul and the love of a human prince.Written originally as a ballet, the tale was first published in 1837 and has been adapted to various media including musical theatre and animated film. - Excerpted from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Los testamentos

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En esta brillante secuela de El cuento de la criada, la aclamada autora Margaret Atwood responde a las preguntas que han cautivado a los lectores durante décadas.Novela ganadora del Man Booker Prize 2019.«Subo y penetro en la oscuridad del interior; o en la luz.»Cuando las puertas de la furgoneta se cerraron de golpe tras Offred al final de El cuento de la criada, los lectores no tenían forma de saber cuál iba a ser su futuro: la libertad, la prisión o la muerte.Con la publicación de Los testamentos, la espera ha terminado.Margaret Atwood recupera la historia quince años después de que Offred se adentrara en lo desconocido, con los testimonios asombrosos de tres narradoras del mundo de Gilead.«Queridos lectores y lectoras: vuestras preguntas sobre Gilead y su funcionamiento interno han sido la fuente de inspiración de este libro. ¡Bueno, casi todo! La otra es el mundo en el que vivimos.»Margaret AtwoodLa crítica ha dicho... «Margaret Atwood no solo es una escritora brillante, es también una de las más premiadas, de más éxito de nuestros tiempos. Se ha convertido en una intelectual a la que muchos recurrimos en busca de respuesta, como una suerte de visionaria.» Sandra Sabaté, El intermedio«No era nada sencillo volver a Gilead, y mucho menos después de que un simplemente esbozado universo fuese asaltado por el detalle pormenorizado de la ficción televisiva. [...] Después de leer Los testamentos, el lector, en especial, aquel lector que durante años mantuvo El cuento de la criada entre sus distopías favoritas, y al que quizá le parezca demasiado todo lo que ha hecho la televisión con ella, se dirá a sí mismo que sí. Que era más que necesario.» Laura Fernández, El País«Una auténtica guía para anticiparse a un mundo inhumano.» Maricel Chavarría, La Vanguardia«El acontecimiento literario del año.»The Guardian

The Sweetness of Forgetting

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The “beautifully complex” (Woman’s Day) classic that made Kristin Harmel a superstar follows a woman who must travel from Cape Cod to Paris to uncover a family secret for her dying grandmother that could change everything. Updated with a new author’s note and recipes for this 10th anniversary edition!At thirty-six, Hope McKenna-Smith is no stranger to bad news. She lost her mother to cancer, her husband left her, and her bank account is nearly depleted. Her own dreams of becoming a lawyer long gone, she’s running a failing family bakery on Cape Cod and raising a troubled preteen.Now, Hope’s beloved French-born grandmother Mamie is drifting away in a haze of Alzheimer’s. But in a rare moment of clarity, Mamie realizes that unless she tells Hope about the past, the secrets she has held on to for so many years will soon be lost forever. Tantalizingly, she reveals mysterious snippets of a tragic history in WWII Paris. Armed with a scrawled list of names, Hope heads to France to uncover a seventy-year-old mystery.What follows is “an immersive and evocative tale of generations struggling to survive” (Publishers Weekly) as Hope pieces together her grandmother’s past bit by bit. Uncovering horrific tales of the Holocaust, she realizes the astonishing will of her grandmother to endure in a world gone mad. And to reunite two lovers torn apart by terror, all she’ll need is a dash of courage, and the belief that God exists everywhere, even in cake.“Kristin Harmel is a powerful and dazzling voice in historical fiction.” —Patti Callahan, New York Times bestselling author of Surviving Savannah

True Story of My Life

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My life is a lovely story, happy and full of incident. If, when I was a boy, and went forth into the world poor and friendless, a good fairy had met me and said, "Choose now thy own course through life, and the object for which thou wilt strive, and then, according to the development of thy mind, and as reason requires, I will guide and defend thee to its attainment," my fate could not, even then, have been directed more happily, more prudently, or better. The history of my life will say to the world what it says to me--There is a loving God, who directs all things for the best.

A Hero of Our Time

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A Hero of Our Time is an example of the superfluous man novel, noted for its compelling Byronic hero (or antihero) Pechorin and for the beautiful descriptions of the Caucasus. According to the Byronic tradition, Pechorin is a character of contradiction. He is both sensitive and cynical. He is possessed of extreme arrogance, yet has a deep insight into his own character and epitomizes the melancholy of the romantic hero who broods on the futility of existence and the certainty of death. The novel has influenced the likes of famous authors like Albert Camus and Ian Fleming and is a beloved Russian classic.

Falling Into History

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It isnt easy travelling with an extraterrestrial fl ower, especially an intelligent Martian one who has the power of thought and speech. Being pursued through time by homicidal maniacs hardly makes it any easier. Space ethicist Kim Hawthorne and our long-suffering narrator Ishmael Starbuck join Hymoliga Eight on a wild ride through history, to the Gold Rush, where time travelling robbers are stealing all the gold, to ancient Ephesus, where they become involved in a plot to kill Saint Paul, and to Pompeii, on the eve of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. But for Hymoliga Eight, the pressing question is: can he tell a story well enough to persuade Jonathan Swift to accept him into a famous 18th century writers club?

The History of the Life of the Late Mr Jonathan Wild the Great

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This book is a satire of Walpole that draws a parallel between Walpole and Jonathan Wild, the infamous gang leader and highwayman. He implicitly compares the Whig party in Parliament with a gang of thieves being run by Walpole, whose constant desire to be a "Great Man" (a common epithet for Walpole) should culminate only in the antithesis of greatness: being hanged.

Wish List

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A movie star trades in Hollywood for trucking in a novel of midlife mayhem and second-chance romance by the #1 New York Times bestselling author. A brilliant movie career, two adoring husbands—none of it is enough to erase the memory of Ariel Hart’s one true love. Back when she was plain, shy Aggie Bixby, a dark-eyed young man named Felix touched her heart . . . then vanished from her life. Now, she’s about to do something shocking and outrageous—sell her house and leave Hollywood behind. Making her new home in the quiet town of Chula Vista, she meets Lex Sanders, a wealthy rancher and breeder of Arabian horses. Ariel sees something familiar in his smoldering eyes—something that triggers long-buried memories of a love so pure and so perfect, it couldn't possibly last . . . “A wild and crazy heroine and slapstick humor aren’t what one expects from a Michaels novel, but they make for a memorable reading experience.” —Publishers Weekly Praise for Fern Michaels “Prose so natural that it seems you are witnessing a story rather than reading about it.” —Los Angeles Sunday Times “Michaels’ Danielle Steel-like fun read has more plot twists than a soap opera, and will keep readers on tenterhooks for the next in the series.” —Booklist “Michaels just keeps getting better and better with each book . . . She never disappoints.” —RT Book Reviews

The Complete Harvard Classics - 71 Volumes

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In an age dominated by digital distractions, the Harvard Classics stand as a testament to the enduring power of great literature. Conceived by Harvard University President Charles W. Eliot, this 71-volume collection, including the Harvard Classics and the Harvard Classics Shelf of Fiction, was designed to provide a comprehensive liberal education through a curated selection of the world's most significant works. Spanning epochs and genres, this anthology invites readers to engage with the profound thoughts and creative expressions of humanity’s greatest minds. From the epic poetry of Homer to the revolutionary theories of Darwin, each volume offers a journey through the rich tapestry of human history, philosophy, and art. The Harvard Classics are more than just a collection of texts; they are a gateway to deeper understanding and reflection. Each work within these pages has been selected to challenge, inspire, and expand our intellectual horizons. In an era where the clamor of the immediate often overshadows timeless wisdom, this collection offers a space to pause, reflect, and connect with the enduring themes that unite us across time and culture. As you embark on this journey through the Harvard Classics, may you find enlightenment, inspiration, and a renewed sense of wonder. Welcome to a treasure trove of knowledge and a timeless companion for the curious mind.

The Art of War

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With A to Z Classics, discover or rediscover all the classics of literature.Contains Active Table of Contents (HTML)The world’s most influential treatise on strategyThe Art of War' is an ancient Chinese military treatise dating from the 5th century BC and is attributed to the ancient Chinese military strategist Sun Tzu. The text is composed of 13 chapters, each of which is devoted to one aspect of warfare and it is commonly thought of as a definitive work on military strategy and tactics. It was placed at the head of China's Seven Military Classics upon the collection's creation in 1080 by Emperor Shenzong of Song, and has long been the most influential strategy text in East Asia. It has had an influence on Eastern and Western military thinking, business tactics, legal strategy and beyond.

Pulphouse Fiction Magazine Issue #20

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The Cutting Edge of Modern Short FictionA three-time Hugo Award nominated magazine, this issue of Pulphouse Fiction Magazine offers up twenty fantastic stories by some of the best writers working in modern short fiction.No genre limitations, no topic limitations, just great stories. Attitude, feel, and high-quality fiction equals Pulphouse."This is definitely a strong start. All the stories have a lot of life to them, and are worthwhile reading." —Tangent Online on Pulphouse Fiction Magazine, Issue #1Includes:"A Game of Virgins" by Lisa Silverthorne"Fancy Names for Blue" by Rob Vagle"All About the Ball" by Ray Vukcevich"The Tiger in the Tub" by Kent Patterson"It's Not What You Know" by O'Neil De Noux"Making Excuses" by Ezekiel James Boston"Time Map" by Robin Brande"Cryptodraconis" by Stefon Mears"Saucermen and Silk Scarves" by Loren L. Coleman"There Was Enough of Her" by Scott William Carter"Drawing Dead" by David H. Hendrickson"Friends of Steel" by Jason A. Adams"Dogsurfing" by Olivette Devaux"Scents of Compulsion" by Jerry Oltion"The Lunar Council Cares" by Ron Collins"The Case of the Shorted Circuit" by J. Steven York"Eternal Bond" by R. W. Wallace"Eating It Too" by Kristine Kathryn Rusch"Disco Dani and the Bad Penny" by Annie Reed"Show Me Yours" by Robert Jeschonek

Wedding Ring

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"Richards pieces together each woman's story as artfully as a quilter creates a quilt... Transcendent, endowed with warmth and compassion."—Booklist Three generations of women discover the healing gift of family, memories and loveNeeding time to contemplate her troubled marriage, Tessa MacRae agrees to spend the summer helping her mother and grandmother clean out the family home in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley. But the three women have never been close. Helen, the family matriarch, is domineering and sharp-tongued. Nancy, Tessa's mother, appears to be little more than a social climber. And Tessa herself is in turmoil following a family tragedy that has affected them all.Now, with the gift of time, Tessa's eyes are opened, and she begins to see her mother and grandmother for the flawed but courageous women they are. As she restores a vintage wedding ring quilt pieced by her grandmother and quilted by her mother, the secrets that have shadowed their lives unfold at last. And each woman discovers that sometimes you have to clean house to find the things you thought were lost forever.Previously published

The Snow Queen

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The Snow Queen is a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. It is his longest story and is considered by many as his best work.

American Short Stories

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Sharp Ink presents you the export product America is best known in the world of literature, the unique American short stories, ranging from satire, social injustice, horror, adventure and psychological turmoil. This edition includes: The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County (Mark Twain) The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg (Mark Twain) To Build a Fire (Jack London) A Piece of Steak (Jack London) An Odyssey of the North (Jack London) The Gift of the Magi (O. Henry) The Ransom of Red Chief (O. Henry) The Cop and the Anthem (O. Henry) A Retrieved Reformation (O. Henry) The Fall of the House of Usher (Edgar Allan Poe) The Tell-Tale Heart (Edgar Allan Poe) The Black Cat (Edgar Allan Poe) The Birthmark (Nathaniel Hawthorne) Rappacini's Daughter (Nathaniel Hawthorne) Rip Van Winkle (Washington Irving) The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (Washington Irving) The Call of Cthulhu (H. P. Lovecraft) At the Mountains of Madness (H. P. Lovecraft) The Shadow over Innsmouth (H. P. Lovecraft) An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge (Ambrose Bierce) Chickamauga (Ambrose Bierce) The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (F. Scott Fitzgerald) Bernice Bobs Her Hair (F. Scott Fitzgerald) The Turn of the Screw (Henry James) Daisy Miller – A Study (Henry James) Bartleby the Scrivener (Herman Melville) Benito Cereno (Herman Melville) Desiree's Baby (Kate Chopin) The Open Boat (Stephen Crane) The Luck of Roaring Camp (Bret Harte) A White Heron (Sarah Orne Jewett) Out of Season (Ernest Hemingway) The Revolt of 'Mother' (Mary Wilkins Freeman) The Yellow Wallpaper (Charlotte Perkins Gilman) Christmas Every Day (William Dean Howells) Ethan Frome (Edith Wharton) Paul's Case (Willa Cather) The Abbot's Ghost (Louisa May Alcott) The Wife of His Youth (Charles W. Chesnutt) Barn Burning (William Faulkner) The Lost Phoebe (Theodore Dreiser)

Baccara Gold Band 3

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MEIN SEXY CHEF von BANKS, LEANNEEmma soll ihrem neuen Chef Damien Medici hinterherspionieren, doch der attraktive Unternehmer macht es ihr schwer. Seine intensiven Blicke wecken ihre tiefste Sehnsucht. Nachts träumt Emma nur noch davon, seine Lippen auf der Haut zu spüren und - Nein! Das kommt gar nicht infrage - oder doch?NÄCHTE VOLLER LEIDENSCHAFT von CHILD, MAUREENAls Eileen dem Finanzexperten Rick Hawkins nach langer Zeit wieder gegenübersteht, spürt sie nur eins: knisternde Erotik! Dabei arbeitet sie nun für ihn! Voller Lust finden sie während der ersten Geschäftsreise zueinander. Eine Nacht, die Folgen hat …LIEBESGLUT IN MEXIKO - MIT DEM CHEF? von GARNIER, REDMarcos Allende weiß, was er will. Seine Assistentin Virginia soll ihn nach Mexiko begleiten und seine Geliebte spielen - während er dort ein Unternehmen übernimmt. Aber dann verkörpert Virginia ihre Rolle so überzeugend, dass Marcos nur noch an ihre aufregend sinnlichen Körper denken kann …

The Underground City, or, the Child of the Cavern

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Les Indes noires (literally The Black Indies) is a novel by the French writer Jules Verne, serialized in Le Temps in March and April 1877 and published immediately afterward by Pierre-Jules Hetzel. [1] The first UK edition was published in October 1877 by Sampson Low, Marston, Searle and Rivington as The Child of the Cavern, or Strange Doings Underground. Other English titles for the novel include Black Diamonds and The Underground City.

Much Ado about Nothing

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LEONATO. I learn in this letter that Don Pedro of Arragon comes this night to Messina. MESSENGER. He is very near by this: he was not three leagues off when I left him.

Aventuras de Robinson Crusoe

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Nací en 1632, en la ciudad de York, de una buena familia, aunque no de la región, pues mi padre era unextranjero de Brema1 que, inicialmente, se asentó en Hull2. Allí consiguió hacerse con una considerablefortuna como comerciante y, más tarde, abandonó sus negocios y se fue a vivir a York, donde se casó conmi madre, que pertenecía a la familia Robinson, una de las buenas familias del condado de la cual obtuvemi nombre, Robinson Kreutznaer. Mas, por la habitual alteración de las palabras que se hace en Inglaterra,ahora nos llaman y nosotros también nos llama mos y escribimos nuestro nombre Crusoe; y así me han llamadosiempre mis compañeros.

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