Editorial: BookRix
This is the second part of the story about the archeologist Jack Brevier, the treasure of Teipses –– a very powerful artifact that could dramatically influence the world –– and his struggle for survival amidst a war that has been waged for decades maybe centuries.
Palgrave's principal contribution to the development of literary taste was contained in his Golden Treasury of English Songs and Lyrics (1861), an anthology of the best poetry in the language constructed upon a plan sound and spacious, and followed out with a delicacy of feeling which could scarcely be surpassed. This book is a delightful one to listen to with family or friends. You're sure to find something to relate to in these wonderful poems. Summary by WoollyBee / Wikipedia.Ver libro
Collection of children’s stories written in 1888, dealing primarily with love and selfishness. These stories are generally sad, with a moralistic message. The collection includes: The Happy Prince, The Nightingale and the Rose, The Selfish Giant, The Devoted Friend, and The Remarkable Rocket. (Summary written by Joy Chan)Ver libro
"Kholstomer" is a work by Leo Tolstoy that has been referred to as "one of the most striking stories in Russian literature". It was started in 1863 and left unfinished until 1886, when it was reworked and published as "Kholstomer: The Story of a Horse". This story prominently features the technique of defamiliarization by adopting the perspective of a horse to expose some of the irrationalities of human conventions. Kholstomer's altruistic life is recounted parallel to that of his selfish and useless owner. At the end of the story horse dies but his corpse gives birth to a new life - that of wolf cubs.Ver libro
Indiana Jones meets Shōgun in All the Tea in China, a searing historical adventure full of treasure, epic thrills, and a ruthless pirate queen … The Duke of Devonshire has given Major William Gunn one last chance to save his daughter’s life. All William needs to do is the impossible. He must travel to China—where merely setting foot on shore is a death sentence for a European—then find a way to break into the impenetrable Forbidden City and steal tea from the Dragon Throne itself. American frontiersman Nathanial Bidwell would never let William face this perilous journey alone. He owes his friend a life debt, which he hopes to finally repay. But just after glimpsing China’s shores, their mission takes an unexpected turn, and they find themselves ensnared in a conspiracy to overthrow the emperor. Their only hope lies in finding an ancient treasure—and in order to do so they must form an uneasy alliance with the notorious and formidable pirate queen, Lin Mai. To recover the treasure, the unlikely trio must learn to work together to capture and sail the fastest ship on earth—or risk being intercepted by their enemies’ combined forces. With an entire civilization in the balance, William, Nate, and Mai must decide: Are they in it for love, money, or All the Tea in China?Ver libro
The Richest Man in Babylon is a timeless financial classic that shares practical principles of wealth-building through engaging parables set in ancient Babylon. Through simple yet powerful stories, George S. Clason illustrates fundamental lessons on saving, investing, and managing money wisely.The book emphasizes key concepts such as paying yourself first, living within your means, and making your money work for you. It also highlights the importance of discipline, financial planning, and seeking knowledge from experienced individuals.Easy to understand and rich in wisdom, this enduring guide provides readers with essential tools to achieve financial independence and long-term prosperity.Ver libro
Bringing new souls into the world is both a great responsibility but can ensure receiving a never-ending gift of love and laughter. But for some people raising and nurturing their young is not where’re they’re at. For these parents the responsibility and needed sacrifices are beyond what they can give, what they can manage. Going forward life for both parent and child is going to be difficult, perhaps too difficult. In this volume our classic authors begin to unravel the complexities of this most pivotal of relationships. 1 - Short Stories About the Effects of Bad Parents - An Introduction 2 - The Doll's House by Katherine Mansfield 3 - A Pair of Silk Stockings by Kate Chopin 4 - Why Herbert Killed His Mother by Winifred Holtby 5 - An Angel in Disguise by T S Arthur 6 - Ben Pitcher's Elly by Mary E MannVer libro
