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  The Screwtape Letters

  Anónimo

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  A Masterpiece of Satire on Hell’s Latest Novelties and Heaven’s Unanswerable Answer 
  C.S. Lewis’s The Screwtape Letters has entertained and enlightened readers the world over with its sly and ironic portrayal of human life and foibles from the unique vantage point of Screwtape, a highly placed assistant to “Our Father Below.” At once wildly comic, deadly serious, and strikingly original, C.S. Lewis gives us the correspondence of the wordly-wise devil to his nephew Wormwood, a novice demon in charge of securing the damnation of an ordinary young man. The Screwtape Letters is the most engaging account of temptation—and triumph over it—ever written. 

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  Miracle in East Texas - A Very...

  Dan Gordon

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  Every saint has a past.
  Every sinner has a future.
  
   
  
  
  Based on the movie Miracle in East Texas, this is the story of two aging, fast-talking hucksters: Doc Boyd and Dad Everett. These hard-luck con men make their living swindling widows during the Great Depression by selling them shares in sham oil wells. The truth is that they're selling hope and more romance than the widows they swindle have ever known. Once they've sold about a thousand percent of these fraudulent shares, they declare the well a dry hole and head for greener pastures.
  
  
   
  
  
  Then, miraculously, every lie they tell comes true. They hit not just an oil well but the richest strike in North America. They should cap the well, declare it a dry hole, and make their getaway. But then they would have to walk away from being honest oilmen for the first time in their larcenous lives. What follows is funny and poignant, romantic and inspiring. This tall tale inspired by an absolutely true story comes from a time when bums became billionaires and sinners became saints.
  
  
   

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  3 Horror Stories - About Body...

  W F Harvey, F. Marion Crawford,...

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  There is something about the number 3.    
   
  The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two.   
   
  Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more modern times, three’s a crowd may be too many, except when it’s a ménage à trois.  It seems good things usually come in threes. 
   
  Whatever history and culture says WE think 3, a hat-trick of stories, is a great number to explore themes and literary avenues that classic authors were so adept at creating. 
   
  From their pens to your your ears.

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  Detective Stories – Volume 5 -...

  Anónimo

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  The Detective has been a mainstay of fiction writing ever since we can remember.   
  Their deductive powers, their intuition and fleet-footed grasp of every detail can often turn the unlikeliest situation, or bunch of red herrings, into a breakthrough to capture even the most ingenious and dastardly of criminals. 
  In this series our classic authors explore not only various themes, such as Occult Detectives, Female Detectives, Curious Crimes and a whole host more, but also bring a range and depth to the whole culture of criminality as we send in the Long Arm of the Law to bring justice on behalf of the society it serves. 
   
  01 - The Detective - Volume 5 - An Introduction 
  02 - The Man With No Face by Gertrude Minnie Robins 
  03 - The Stir Outside the Cafe Royal by Clarence Rook 
  04 - The Haverstock Hill Murder by George R Sims 
  05 - The Case of Roger Carboyne by H Greenhaugh Smith 
  06 - Death At 8.30 by Christopher St John Sprigg 
  07 - A Thing That Glistened by Frank R Stockton 
  08 - Madame Ville D'Aubier by Josephine Tey 
  09 - The Stolen White Elephant by Mark Twain 
  10 - The Story of the Green House, Wallington by Allen Upward 
  11 - Richard Bruce - Burglar by Edgar Wallace 
  12 - Cheese - Bait For The Beast by Ethel Lina White 
  13 - The Tragedy On the London and Mid-Northern by Victor L Whitechurch 
  14 - Lord Arthur Savile's Crime - Part 1 by Oscar Wilde 
  15 - Lord Arthur Savile's Crime - Part 2 by Oscar Wilde 
  16 - The Boat Race by David Winser 
  17 - Inquest by Leonara Wodehouse 
  18 - A Busman's Holiday by Francis Brett Young

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  Dead-End Memories - Stories

  Banana Yoshimoto

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  Japan's internationally celebrated master storyteller returns with five stories of women on their way to healing that vividly portrays the blissful moments and the sorrows that surround us in everyday life 
   
   
   
  First published in Japan in 2003, Dead-End Memories collects the stories of five women who, following sudden and painful events, quietly discover their ways back to recovery. 
   
   
    
  Among the women we meet in Dead-End Memories is one betrayed by her fiancé who finds a perfect refuge in an apartment above her uncle's bar while seeking the real meaning of happiness. In "House of Ghosts," the daughter of a yoshoku restaurant owner encounters the ghosts of a sweet elderly couple who haven't yet realized that they've been dead for years. In "Tomo-chan's Happiness," an office worker who is a victim of sexual assault finally catches sight of the hope of romance. 
   
   
    
  Yoshimoto's gentle, effortless prose reminds us that one true miracle can be as simple as having someone to share a meal with, and that happiness is always within us if only we take a moment to pause and reflect. Discover this collection of what Yoshimoto herself calls the "most precious work of my writing career."

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  Twilight of the Idols - How to...

  Friedrich Nietzsche

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  What if the ideas society holds sacred are the very barriers to its progress? How do we break free from the constraints of tradition and embrace the courage to think differently? 
  Twilight of the Idols is Friedrich Nietzsche’s incisive critique of conventional morality, philosophy, and culture. Through sharp aphorisms and fearless analysis, Nietzsche challenges the “idols” of Western thought, including traditional ethics, religion, and the idea of absolute truth. 
  This modern translation adapts Nietzsche’s provocative ideas for contemporary readers, offering clear and accessible insights into his philosophy. Twilight of the Idols is a guide to questioning societal norms, confronting outdated beliefs, and embracing the vitality of life.What You’ll Discover:Challenge Traditional Morality – Understand Nietzsche’s critique of moral values and his call for life-affirming principles.Redefine Truth and Belief – Explore how Nietzsche urges us to question long-held truths and forge our own paths.Philosophy for Modern Challenges – Apply Nietzsche’s ideas to navigate personal and professional complexities with confidence.Inspiration for Self-Empowerment – Learn how Nietzsche’s vision of self-overcoming can help you break free from limitations and achieve greatness. 
  Question outdated beliefs, confront societal idols, and live boldly. 
  Start your journey into Nietzsche’s revolutionary philosophy today. Get your copy now and transform the way you see the world.

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