Editora: CDED
Learn the real secrets to living a successful life in Wallace D. Wattles' precursor to "The Science of Getting Rich" series. This practical guide is short and to-the-point and lays out the basic concepts of self-improvement, in a simple, easy-to-understand format that anyone can follow.
A successful man must face the terror of his own mortality in this masterful nineteenth-century Russian novella by the author of War and Peace.In his later years, Leo Tolstoy began to contemplate the inescapable realities of mortality—its terrifying mystery, its many indignities, and the way it forces one to look back on the legacy and regrets of one’s life. The Death of Ivan Ilyich, widely considered the masterpiece of Tolstoy’s late career, is both a deeply insightful meditation on the final months of a man’s life, and an unsparing critique of conventional middle-class life in nineteenth-century Russia. Ivan Ilyich, a prosperous high-court judge, spends his days pursuing social advancement among his peers and avoiding his loveless marriage. But when a seemingly innocuous injury signals the beginning of a terminal illness, Ilyich begins to see the true worth of his life with tragic clarity.Ver livro
Criminal Stories by Charles Kingston Story List: 1) Martha Kupfer, Swindler 2) Madame Guerin, Matrimonial Agent 3) The Murder Of Madame Houet 4) The Bootmaker's Royal Wooing 5) James GreenacreVer livro
The timeless classic that tells of the doomed romance between Cathy and Heathcliff. Judy Holt, an accomplished British TV actress, (Coronation St, At Home with the Braithwaites, Hollyoaks, Emmerdale and many others) brings this wonderful story to life with her authentic Yorkshire accent and dialect.Ver livro
Enter the glamour and decadence of the Jazz Age with "The Great Gatsby (Unabridged Version)", F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic tale of love, aspiration, and disillusionment in 1920s America. Beautifully narrated, this audiobook presents a vivid and memorable picture of life during one of the most vibrant and tumultuous periods in American history.With exceptional clarity and precision, the narrator brings to life the novel's vibrant characters, each brimming with hopes, dreams, and haunting regrets. Every word is skillfully articulated, immersing you in the mysterious world of Jay Gatsby, a man who devoted everything to the pursuit of an ideal. The crisp, clear voice enhances Fitzgerald’s elegantly crafted prose, drawing you further into the glamorous, yet shallow world Gatsby inhabits.This unabridged version remains true to Fitzgerald's original text, allowing you to experience every twist and turn as it was meant to be. The exquisite narration gives a new depth to this timeless story, engaging listeners with its sincerity and authenticity.From the opulent parties on Long Island's North Shore to the desperate underbelly of New York City, this audio journey delivers the ultimate "Great Gatsby" experience. Rediscover the novel that defined a generation, painting a scathing critique of the American dream and the relentless pursuit of wealth and status.Indulge in "The Great Gatsby (Unabridged Version)" and explore the intoxicating allure of the American dream and its ultimate cost. This immersive audio experience is not just a journey into the past, but a mirror held up to our own time.Ver livro
The Secret of the Island is a novel by Jules Verne, published in 1874. The original edition, published by Hetzel, contains a number of illustrations by Jules Férat. The novel is a crossover sequel to Verne's famous Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea and In Search of the Castaways, though its themes are vastly different from those books.During the American Civil War, five Northern prisoners of war escape during the siege of Richmond, Virginia by hijacking a hot air balloon. The escapees are Cyrus Smith, a railroad engineer in the Union army (named Cyrus Harding in Kingston's version); his ex-slave and loyal follower Neb (short for Nebuchadnezzar); Bonadventure Pencroff, a sailor (who is addressed only by his surname; in Kingston's translation, he is named Pencroft); his protégé and adopted son Harbert Brown (called Herbert in some translations); and the journalist Gedéon Spilett (Gideon Spilett in English versions). The company is completed by Cyrus' dog "Top".Ver livro
"The Adventure of the Norwood Builder", one of the 56 short Sherlock Holmes stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, is the second tale from The Return of Sherlock Holmes. The story was first published in The Strand Magazine in 1903 with original illustrations by Sidney Paget. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are visited by "the unhappy John Hector McFarlane", a young lawyer from Blackheath who has been accused of murdering one of his clients, a builder called Jonas Oldacre. McFarlane explains to Holmes that Oldacre had come to his office only a day earlier and asked him to draw up his will in legal language. McFarlane saw, to his surprise, that Oldacre was making him the sole beneficiary and even heir to a considerable bequest, and McFarlane cannot imagine why Oldacre would do so. That business took McFarlane to Oldacre's house in Lower Norwood, where some documents had to be examined for legal purposes. They had been kept in the safe, where the murder allegedly took place. McFarlane left quite late and stayed at a local inn. He claims to have read about the murder in the newspaper the next morning on the train. The paper said quite clearly that the police were looking for him.Ver livro
