Maison d'édition: Diamond Book Publishing
In this gripping collection of World War I stories, author Boyd Cable employs the innovative method of using actual battlefield dispatches as the backbone around which he builds his gritty, unflinching tales of wartime bravery, tragedy, pluck and triumph. Please Note - This is not The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck.
Jude, the brother of James, writes a short letter to his followers preaching against homosexuality and hedonistic lifestyles.Voir livre
In the frozen wastes north of Russia, a lone seaward vessel seeks the elusive Northwest Passage. Suddenly they sight a dog sled with a gargantuan figure in the shape of a man, driving the dogs northward to sure oblivion. The following day, they find another sled. This sled is filled with a European near death, and when asked what he is chasing, he simply replies, "to seek one who fled from me."Voir livre
"The Swineherd" (Danish: Svinedrengen) is a literary fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen about a prince who disguises himself as a swineherd to woo an arrogant princess. The tale was first published December 20, 1841 by C. A. Reitzel in Copenhagen, Denmark in Fairy Tales Told for Children. New Collection. The tale appears to be original with Andersen though similar tales are known. "The Swineherd" has been adapted to various media.Voir livre
Ayn Rand's classic dystopian novel Anthem is about a dark future in which the concept of individuality has been banned in favor of collectivism. People can only refer to themselves as "we," and the concept of "I" is banned. The protagonist of the story is named "Equality 7-2521." Equality is deeply ashamed of having thoughts that are considered heretic in the context of this dystopian society.Ayn Rand is known for her libertarian worldview and her book Atlas Shrugged. Libertarian ideas can be found in Anthem. This narration of Anthem is of high quality and it is unabridged for your enjoyment.Voir livre
Elizabeth lives a charmed life, or so it seems. Despite her noble relations and all the wealth and privileges entailed, there's something missing. During his stay at Netherfield Park in Hertfordshire, Darcy learns of a tragedy that befell the Bennets, a family from a neighboring estate, over a decade prior. One of the Bennet daughters vanished in broad daylight from the streets of Lambton. Will Darcy unravel the mystery behind the disappearance of the second-born Bennet daughter? What if it means losing the one woman who has captured his heart? What Listeners Say: "The narrator, Pearl Hewitt, does a wonderful job of narrating Lady Elizabeth. She has the right tone for Elizabeth and Darcy." "Beautiful story, that I enjoyed very much." "I love Ms. Hewitt's ability to draw you in when speaking Ms. Dixon's heartwarming, engaging dialogue!" "This story was incredibly written and narrated. I am blown away by both. I could not stop listening!" "Pam has done it again! A book that was nearly impossible to put down."Voir livre
" My French master" is a short novel written by Elizabeth Gaskell in 1853. The British author is considered one of the most representative of the Victorian age.Voir livre
