Editorial: Carousel Books
A master craftsman brings one of the most fascinating periods in American history to vivid life in these provocative and poignant short stories, which include the masterpieces The Diamond as Big as the Ritz and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.
In Saki's short story "Dusk," the narrative unfolds in a park at twilight, symbolically referred to as the "hour of the defeated." The protagonist, Norman Gortsby, reflects on his own sense of defeat while observing the people around him. His solitude is interrupted by the arrival of two characters: an elderly man and a well-dressed young man who appears troubled.Ver libro
Phobias are defined as an irrational and extreme fear to something. It could be anything as long as it causes an intense and debilitating fear. What happens when these irrational fears/phobias become reality? When the irrational becomes rational and there’s a reason to be scared? Find out in The Pulp Horror Book of Phobias. We’ve created an A to Z phobia list and elevated each one to a new level of fear. These stories come to life in ways that will make you want to sleep with the light on, double check the locks on your door, and think twice before dismissing your fear as irrational.A — A TOUCH OF MADNESS — TIM WAGGONERB — IT CAME FROM THE GRAVE — JAMES PYNEC — ENTWINED — COLLEEN ANDERSOND — DESTINY'S ROAD TRIP — JAY SEATEE — MORBID DREAD OF THE DAWN — PHILIP ATHANSF — MUTUAL POSSESSION — WT PATERSONG — RIGHT OF CROSSING — JAMES CHAMBERSH — PASSING JUDGEMENT — CHAD LUTZKEI — THE CLINIC — ASHER ELLISJ — NOT JUST DESSERTS — JONAH BUCKK — THE MAN WHO FEARED THE SKY — JOHN SKIPPL — CHILDREN OF BLOOD — GREG CHAPMANM — THE YEARNING JADE — HANK SCHWAEBLEN — THE CEMETERY MAN — JG FAHERTYO — WHITE TO BLACK — MICHAEL BAILEYP — THE HUNCH — RICHARD CHIZMARQ — FIVE IN THE SIX — SEPHERA GIRONR — THE TOXIC MAGICIAN — SHERI SEBASTIAN-GABRIELS — FEEDING THE ORISHAS — GABINO IGLESIAST — MUNCHAUSEN — MAX BOOTH IIIU — TRUE CONFESSIONS OF THE HAPPIEST PISTACHIO — MEHITOBEL WILSONV — BEAUTIFUL WOMEN — RAY GARTONW — A BOLT OF LIGHTNING — EDWARD M ERDELACX — HALFPENNY — STEVEN M VANCEY — TOO HOT IN BOILERTOWN — JILL HANDZ — THE CATALYST TO GROW SOME GUTS — KERRY LIPP Read lessVer libro
"Mohandas Gandhi inspired the spiritual and political souls of millions of people. His own personal and political struggles recorded in his autobiography continue to this day to be a source of inspiration to thousands of people. This abridged autobiography has a seamless narrative that provides the backdrop of pre-independent India."Ver libro
"Change is natural—beautiful, cathartic, necessary. But change is also painful, ugly,vdestructive. It’s one of life’s only constants. You can either embrace it or struggle against it. But it’s unlikely you’ll ever stop it. This collection of 29 short stories, poems, and essays will take your breath away, break your heart, and even inspire transformation in your life. Because there’s no time like the present to break out of your shell, spread your wings, and embrace your own metamorphosis. Written by members of The Ohio Writers’ Association. This is their second audio book collaboration with members of the Ohio Audiobook Narrators. """"Wild Animals"""" by James Siegel, narrated by Gretchen LaBuhn """"Upon The Zinnia Petal"""" by Curtis Deeter, narrated by Gary Smith """"The Hidden"""" by Ellen Austin-Li, narrated by Angus Freathy """"The Sisters"""" by Jamie Galioto, narrated by Danielle Muething """"Chaoyangia"""" by Dong Isbister, narrated by Doug McDonald """"A Place For My Brother"""" by Susan Oelbracht, narrated by Doug McDonald """"Spring Forward"""" by Elizabeth Barrickman, narrated by Angus Freathy """"Experiments In Living Chemistry"""" by Kelly Ferguson, narrated by Gretchen LaBuhn """"I Am Gilgamesh"""" by John Graham, narrated by Rob Reider """"On Seeing My Great Granddaughter In The Womb"""" by Robin Mullet, narrated by Becky White """"Lump"""" by Devon Ortega, narrated by Danielle Muething """"Transparent"""" by Heidi Heiby, narrated by Danielle Muething """"Miracle Of The Mass"""" by Charlene Fix, narrated by Angus Freathy """"My Patient, My Aunt"""" by Nadia Ibrashi, narrated by Becky White """"Mystery School"""" by Nadia Ibrashi, narrated by Becky White """"Negala Clouds"""" by Felicia Cameron, narrated by Rob Reider """"The Blown Harp Lesson"""" by Pamela Spence, narrated by Angus Freathy """"The Rift by Timothy Doyle"""" narrated by Doug McDonald """"The Guts That Come With Love"""" by Schyler Butler, narrated by Angus Freathy """"The Sheriff"""" by George Pallas, narated by Doug McDonald Unbecoming"""" by Devon Ortega, narrated by Gretchen LaBuhn """"Red: A Fairy Tale"""" by Jim Hodnett, narrated by Danielle Muething """"The Last Susan"""" by Christina Moore, narrated by Angus Freathy """"Aubade"""" by Karen Schubert, narrated by Becky White """"Grandma Teague And Me"""" by Stella Ling, narrated by Gretchen LaBuhn """"At The Crossing"""" by Kathy Nicklaus, narrated by Doug McDonald """"Eight Billion Wolves"""" by Jeffrey Mckee, narrated by Doug McDonald """"Fair Flip"""" by Charles O'Donnell, narrated by Gary Smith """"On The Way To Proximata"""" by Joseph Graves, narrated by Becky White & Gary Smith "Ver libro
Lord Peter Wimsey investigates the sudden appearance of a naked body in the bath of an architect at the same time a noted financier goes missing under strange circumstances. As the case progresses it becomes clear that the two events are linked in some way.Ver libro
In the backcountry of the Florida Keys, you can see and hear trouble coming for miles in any direction. That is, if you're paying attention. Jesse McDermitt lives in the backcountry and very little happens near him that he's not fully aware of. During a quiet moment, he watches a slow-moving shrimp trawler as it serenely cruises by, barely visible on the horizon at the edge of the three-mile limit. The tranquility of the moment is shattered when the trawler is suddenly demolished in an enormous explosion. What caused the explosion? And why was a woman from Jesse's past on board? To find the answers to these questions and more, Jesse and friends will work from Miami to Key West, then across the water to Fort Myers. When the bad guys hit too close to home, Jesse retaliates. Furiously.Ver libro
