Verlag: BookRix
The archeologist Jack Brevier is a man of reason, until he stumbles across a treasure, which is so fantastic, that he starts to question his scientific mind. But he is not the only one, who is fascinated by it. Secret powerful orders are also very keen on using the treasure for their hidden agendas. Please review the book, if you liked it!
The bookshelves of European literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centu-ries of very talented authors. From this continent their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure. Among them is Isaac Babel.Zum Buch
Effektives Sprachenlernen mit Unterhaltungswert! Sprachwelten Hörbücher sind der ideale Begleiter zu Ihrer Sprachenlektüre und helfen Ihnen dabei, Hörverstehen, Wortschatz und Aussprache gezielt zu verbessern. Die Kurzgeschichte entführt Sie nach London und bringt Ihnen Land und Leute näher. Die muttersprachliche Sprecherin sorgt für ein authentisches Hörerlebnis, passend zu Ihrem Sprachniveau. Englisch - Niveau A2 Vicky lebt in der britischen Hauptstadt. Jeden Morgen fährt sie mit der Victoria Line zur Arbeit. Und jeden Morgen sitzt ihr der gleiche Mann mit braunen Haaren und blauen Augen gegenüber. Sie schwärmt für ihn – doch den Entschluss, ihn anzusprechen, fasst sie erst spät. Zu spät?Zum Buch
Leo Tolstoy (1828 – 1910) is one of the most famous Russian writers and thinkers and is considered one of the greatest writers in the world. His work marked a new stage of the development of the Russian and world’s realism and connected the literature of the XIX and the XX centuries. His short stories stated his thoughts on the God, the Good and the Evil and their place in our lives.This story is a parable of a sinner trying to get past the Pearly Gates having no good thing done during his lifetime. As different people answer his knocking on the Gates, he tries to persuade them to let him in facing one refusal after another. But what would be a real reason to let the sinner go into the Garden of Eden? Despite you may disagree, the story will definitely set you thinking.A SmartTouch Media production.Zum Buch
The first short story collection from Matthew Wayne Selznick focuses on revelations of clarity and epiphanies of character in the face of emotional challenges. Also included are brief essays exploring the formative experiences and memories that inspired each short story, making this collection Matthew Wayne Selznick's most personal creative work to date. The Stories: The collection opens with “You Got Me,” wherein the way two people each deal with one particularly rough day might have a lot to do with how they spend their days to come. Next, a musician struggles with expectations and understanding when he travels far from home with his new band for “Gig Number Two.” In the third story, he says it’s “Not My Fault,” but his girlfriend is convinced his distractions will drive them apart. Then comes the most unexpected distraction of all... The final story, “The Days of Wine and Roses by The Dream Syndicate,” provides a mental soundtrack for a reluctant walk through memory and pain on the way to save a troubled damsel in distress one last time. Each of the "Four Stories" explore universal themes of responsibility, relationships, honesty, and how we define character.Zum Buch
In this collection of eleven bittersweet and thought-provoking short stories from Shawe Ruckus, the lives of everyday people intertwine, connecting with unforeseen twists and unexpected surprises. Deftly exploring the inner workings of the human soul, this eclectic collection of modern-day dramatic stories spans genres from mystery and fantasy to science fiction and suspense. Throughout, Ruckus presents joy, sadness, a sense of longing, intrigue, and introspection in this series of stories that will resonate with readers. In this page-turning anthology, readers will join a city worker who unexpectedly receives secret pink envelopes to unusual events. They will accompany a pub-goer who is told a tale of a mysterious couple and their penchant for origami cranes folded from cash. Readers will meet a renowned TV news anchor who is being replaced by an AI version of himself. And finally, they will encounter a mysterious woman who claims to be from the Victorian era and who longs to be reunited with her reincarnated husband. The cast of characters in this collection of short stories for adults live their seemingly unassuming lives, which often intersect in the most surprising ways. Their secrets are told, their lives unfold, and their stories long for an audience. What critics and readers have to say "Overall, Ruckus' sparse, minimalist writing style is succinct and to the point, employing small details to illustrate a bigger picture. A set of skillfully written and thought-provoking tales." – Kirkus Reviews "This book dragged me into its own mood. I felt like taking glimpses into these people's lives." – OnlineBookClub.org "I appreciated the variety and brevity of the stories in the collection." – Readers' FavoriteZum Buch
These Precious Hours is a collection of related and interconnected stories concerning loss and recovery. At the end, many of the characters meet.Declan Mulligan has lost a wife and visits Ireland to connect with a remote past. Dexter Flanagan has lost a beautiful woman to another, but writes a great love song. After a personal tragedy, Sean Dineen joins his ailing ex-wife to see the wedding of their son in Paraguay.About the author: Michael Corrigan holds an MA in English from San Francisco State and attended the American Film Institute. He worked with several theatre artists, including Sam Shepard and Peter Coyote, and was recently nominated for a Pushcart Prize for his story, "Free Fall". Idaho State University Press published his grief memoir, A Year and a Day, dedicated to his late wife, Karen. These Precious Hours is his fifth book.Zum Buch
