Verlag: Charles River Editors
Zane Grey was an American author best known for writing Western fiction. With books such as Riders of the Purple Sage and Betty Zane, Grey is perhaps the most famous writer of Westerns with many of his books being adapted into movies and TV shows. This edition of Grey’s The Last Trail includes a table of contents.
Miskatonic University, Arkham, 1908. Professor Nathaniel Peaslee collapses in front of a class of students, only coming to his senses five years later. Horrified to discover that his body has been far from inactive during the intervening period - and plagued by unsettling and outlandish nightmares - Peaslee attempts to piece together the truth behind the missing years of his life. A chilling journey through time, space and the recesses of the mind, this adaptation gives terrifying from to one of H.P. Lovecraft's final talesZum Buch
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (commonly shortened to Alice in Wonderland) is an 1865 novel written by English author Charles Lutwidge Dodgson under the pseudonym Lewis Carroll. It tells of a young girl named Alice falling through a rabbit hole into a fantasy world populated by peculiar, anthropomorphic creatures. The tale plays with logic, giving the story lasting popularity with adults as well as with children. It is considered to be one of the best examples of the literary nonsense genre.Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (commonly shortened to Alice in Wonderland) is an 1865 novel written by English author Charles Lutwidge Dodgson under the pseudonym Lewis Carroll. It tells of a young girl named Alice falling through a rabbit hole into a fantasy world populated by peculiar, anthropomorphic creatures. The tale plays with logic, giving the story lasting popularity with adults as well as with children. It is considered to be one of the best examples of the literary nonsense genre.Zum Buch
The Happy Prince and Other Tales (sometimes called The Happy Prince and Other Stories) is a collection of stories for children by Oscar Wilde first published in May 1888. It contains five stories: "The Happy Prince", "The Nightingale and the Rose", "The Selfish Giant", "The Devoted Friend", and "The Remarkable Rocket". Welcome to a special edition of a renowned classic.Zum Buch
The original American dramatization as broadcast on National Public Radio.War rages in the west—a titanic battle of will and strategy between the great wizard Gandalf and Sauron, the Dark Lord. Meanwhile, eastward in Mordor, Frodo and Sam approach the end of their improbable quest, bearing the One Ring ever closer to the Cracks of Doom—and to a final confrontation with the very essence of evil. While the evil might of the Dark Lord Sauron swarmed out to conquer all Middle-earth, Frodo and Sam struggled deep into Mordor, seat of Sauron’s power. The way is impossibly hard and, weighed down by the compulsion of the Ring, Frodo is weakening.The awesome conclusion of J.R.R. Tolkien’ The Lord of the Rings, beloved by millions of readers around the world.Zum Buch
Two adventurers discover a lost city in the Mexican jungle. One is taken over by an evil god while the other falls in love with a woman from Tlapallan. Back in the states, the possessed man begins to use magic to mutate civilians. The other walks away, but the pair must duel in the end.Zum Buch
"Rainbow Valley" centers around the adventures of the Blythe children - Jem, Walter, Nan, Di, and Shirley - and their imaginative play in the enchanting Rainbow Valley. Living with their father, the new minister of Glen St. Mary, the Blythe kids befriend the Meredith children, whose father is a widower and often absent. Together, they create a world of fun and mischief, while also navigating the challenges of growing up. Lucy Maud Montgomery's exquisite storytelling and her vivid portrayal of childhood innocence and imagination have endeared "Rainbow Valley" to readers of all ages. Lucy Maud Montgomery, born on November 30, 1874, in Clifton, Prince Edward Island, Canada, was a prolific and cherished Canadian author best known for her novel "Anne of Green Gables." Drawing inspiration from her own experiences and rural upbringing, Montgomery created the spirited and imaginative character of Anne Shirley, who quickly became an iconic figure in children's literature. Montgomery's enchanting storytelling, vivid descriptions of Prince Edward Island's landscapes, and her ability to capture the nuances of human emotions endeared her to readers across the globe. Throughout her career, she wrote numerous novels, essays, and short stories, leaving an indelible mark on the literary world. Her timeless works continue to resonate with readers of all ages, inspiring generations to find wonder and beauty in the simplest of things.Zum Buch
