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This selection of essays by Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) demonstrate the varied power of his genius. Compiled from his lecture tours, newspaper articles, essays and epigrams, these writings show that beneath his trademark wit and love of paradox, Oscar Wilde was an original and remarkably modern writer.

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Buy the book on Amazon : https://amzn.to/4p4kAPrOn January 28, 1742, a ramshackle vessel of patched-together wood and cloth washed up on the coast of Brazil. Inside were thirty emaciated men, barely alive, and they had an extraordinary tale to tell. They were survivors of His Majesty’s Ship the Wager, a British vessel that had left England in 1740 on a secret mission during an imperial war with Spain. While the Wager had been chasing a Spanish treasure-filled galleon known as “the prize of all the oceans,” it had wrecked on a desolate island off the coast of Patagonia. The men, after ...

The Kalevala provides a compelling insight into the myths and folklore of Finland. Compiled by Elias Lönnrot in the 19th century, this impressive volume follows a tradition of oral storytelling that goes back some 2000 years, and it is often compared to such epic poems as Homer's Odyssey. However, The Kalevala has little in common with the culture of its Nordic neighbors: It is primarily poetic, it is mythical rather than historic, and its heroes solve their problems with magic more often than violence.

Delve into the "Classic Children's Stories Collection," where timeless favorites meet the charm of engaging narration. This collection introduces kids to beloved tales that have captured hearts for generations, blending fun with moral lessons to encourage creativity and empathy. A must-have collection for parents and young readers alike.

Dan Brown's immensely popular New York Times best-selling The Da Vinci Code is one of the most successful books of recent history. It has captivated millions the world over with its enthralling suspense and its provocative questions about the true nature of Jesus' life.

The ancient Greeks hard-wired a tragic sensibility into their culture. By looking disaster squarely in the face, by understanding just how badly things could spiral out of control, they sought to create a communal sense of responsibility and courage - to spur citizens and their leaders to take the difficult actions necessary to avert such a fate. Today, after more than 70 years of great-power peace, Americans have lost their sense of tragedy. They have forgotten that the descent into violence and war has been all too common throughout human history.

Omar Khayyám (1048–1122) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, and a philosopher who was not known as a poet in his lifetime. Later, a body of quatrains became attached to his name, although not all were his works. These verses lay in obscurity until 1859, when Edward FitzGerald (1809–1883), an English country gentleman, published a free adaptation of this Persian poetry. After its discovery by D. G. Rossetti and others, the verse became extremely popular.

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Free (0.00$) Audiobook on Audible (with membership trial) : https://amzn.to/41LKBJqor Buy the book on Amazon : https://amzn.to/41LKBJqBuilt to Last, the defining management study of the '90s, showed how great companies triumph over time and how long-term sustained performance can be engineered into the DNA of an enterprise from the very beginning.But what about companies that are not born with great DNA? How can good companies, mediocre companies, even bad companies achieve enduring greatness? Are there those that convert long-term mediocrity or worse into long-term superiority? If so, what ...

Bookish picks up where Bookworm left off: at the cusp of teenage, when everything – including the way we read – undergoes a not-so-subtle transformation. Here, Mangan vividly recounts her metamorphosis from young bookworm to bookish adult, from the way GCSE curricula can impact our relationship with literature to the growing pains of swapping the pleasures of re-reading for those of book-hoarding.

1 New York Times Bestseller "Essential Reading For Anyone Interested In Understanding And Treating Traumatic Stress And The Scope Of Its Impact On Society." --Alexander Mcfarlane, Director Of The Centre For Traumatic Stress Studies A Pioneering Researcher Transforms Our Understanding Of Trauma And Offers A Bold New Paradigm For Healing In This New York Times Bestseller Trauma Is A Fact Of Life. Veterans And Their Families Deal With The Painful Aftermath Of Combat; One In Five Americans Has Been Molested; One In Four Grew Up With Alcoholics; One In Three Couples Have Engaged In Physical ...

Beatrix Potter's Gardening Life is the first work to explore the origins of Beatrix Potter's love of gardening and plants and show how this passion came to be reflected in her work.

Fun and informative interviews with the best sapphic fiction writers. We talk about their books, but also about who they are as people. I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoy bringing it to you.

The secrets of the Halo Universe, the mysteries of the deepest parts of the Halo lore, the most hilarious and terrifying fun facts, all being provided by a group of fantastical personalities. Austin, Halo fanatic. James, Covenant enthusiast. Shane, passionate for Halo and its extensive universe. Connor, a deep love for Halo's Gravity Hammers and Brutes. These are your hosts. These are your friends. This is The Library. Join us in TERMINALS for exclusive aftershow content! Support us on Patreon! - patreon.com/jumperscape Check out our website! - jumperscape.com Show support and rate the show!

The White Witch, Aslan, fauns and talking beasts, centaurs and epic battles between good and evil: these have become a part of our collective imagination through the classic volumes of The Chronicles of Narnia. Yet who was the man who created this world? This audiobook attempts to unearth the making of the first Narnian, C. S. Lewis himself.

Drawing together the mythology and tales of England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales, this book is a comprehensive collection of the fascinating gods, goddesses, heroes, and monsters that make up the compendium of Celtic myths and legends. Celtic Mythology offers an accessible exploration of the rich tapestry of stories and characters that define Celtic culture and have fascinated people for centuries.

The world's biggest and most ridiculous War and Peace podcast. British comedians Will and Steve do battle with the greatest book of all time.

Rand takes listeners step by step through the writing process, providing insightful observations and invaluable techniques along the way. She discusses the psychological aspects of writing and the roles played by the conscious and subconscious mind. She talks about articles and books, explaining how to select a subject and theme, how to identify your audience, and how to write the first draft.

एक सर्को माया जिएस पौडेलद्वारा लिखित नेपाली भाषाको एक उपन्यास हो। यो उपन्यास रोजगारीका लागि माल्दिभ्स पुगेका एक जना नेपाली युवकको कथा हो, जो अञ्जानमै कुलतमा फस्दछ र आफू कुलतमा फसेको थाहा पाएर पनि बाहिर आउन सक्दैन्।