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A treasure chest of timeless short stories by some of the world's greatest authors.

Dive into the captivating realm of science fiction, a genre that transcends the boundaries of our reality and invites you to explore worlds limited only by the imagination. Here, the rules are dictated by the author, allowing for endless possibilities that spark creativity and inspire scientific advancements. Science fiction not only ignites a passion for the sciences but also serves as a catalyst for many aspiring scientists. It offers a vibrant playground for examining social themes, envisioning future possibilities, and embarking on extraordinary adventures that delve deep into the ...

Tales to soothe tired souls. A nighttime companion for frazzled adults, including calming stories and poems for a good night's sleep. This cheering audiobook of best loved short tales, extracts and poems will calm and restore an anxious mind before sleep. A good night's sleep is essential for our well-being and our health, but in our busy lives sleep is often poor and overlooked. Now is the time to stop a while and find consolation and wonder in other worlds where all is well.

Skinwalkers at the Pentagon unmasks the massive scope of the Pentagon’s landmark UFO study that ran from the Defense Intelligence Agency in Washington, DC. The Advanced Aerospace Weapon System Applications Program or AAWSAP investigated the “Tic Tac” and other “nuts and bolts” UFO events, analyzed intrusions of UFOs onto US military bases, as well as probed the plethora of bizarre phenomena that government investigators encountered on Skinwalker Ranch.

The American Classics Collection is a century-spanning collection of 17 classic novels, short stories, essay, and poetry by American authors, read by a cast of incredible narrators including Kobna Holdbrook-Smith; Nathan Osgood; Robert G. Slade; Jonathan Keeble, and more. Included here are stories by some of the greatest writers of all time, including Ernest Hemingway; Mark Twain; F. Scott Fitzgerald; Edith Wharton; Frederick Douglass; and H.P. Lovecraft, amongst a host of others.

The Starship Atlantis takes you on an unforgettable journey through the extraordinary. From alien civilizations and rogue AI to desperate missions on the brink of collapse, these stories will transport you across the stars into the heart of the unknown. This anthology features six never-before-published novellas and short stories, plus two exclusive bonus tales.

The Khuddaka Nikāya is different in character from the other four Nikāyas of the Sutta Pitaka in the Theravada Pāli Canon in that rather than being a single work it is, as its customary translation ‘Minor Anthologies’ suggests, a collection of independent works.

At bedtime, in the car or just for fun! This enchanting collection brings to life eight traditional fairy tales as full-cast recordings. Created with music, sound effects and all the expertise of the BBC, these much-loved stories will thrill a new generation of children. The classic stories in this collection are Sleeping Beauty, Jack and the Beanstalk, Hansel and Gretel, Little Red Riding Hood, The Ugly Duckling, The Little Mermaid, The Emperor's New Clothes and The Tinder Box.

Join lauded marine biologist Dr. Sarika Cullis-Suzuki for an intimate tour of the wild heart of the nation. From the Tombstone Mountains of the Yukon Territory to the glowing grasslands of Saskatchewan, each episode is alive with the buzzes, warbles, and howls of Canadian wildlife. Cullis-Suzuki is your guide, painting a picture of the landscapes around you while letting you in on the wilderness stories unfolding.

Barb Cook and 14 other autistic women describe life from a female autistic perspective, and present empowering, helpful and supportive insights from their personal experience for fellow autistic women. Michelle Garnett's comments validate and expand the experiences described from a clinician's perspective, and provide extensive recommendations. Autistic advocates including Liane Holliday Willey, Anita Lesko, Jeanette Purkis, Artemisia and Samantha Craft offer their personal guidance on significant issues that particularly affect women, as well as those that are more general to autism.

Dive into a enchanting collection of fairy tales and fables from 1919, where timeless narratives come alive with charm and wonder. These delightful stories, filled with imagination and adventure, are perfect for both modern children and adults alike. Summary by Carolin.

Major Rodger Y. Murphy should have died when his helicopter crashed off the coast of Mogadishu in November, 1993. Instead, he woke up in August, 2125, in a binary star system 152 light years from home. Without any memory of the otherworldly abductors who spirited them away in cold sleep, Murphy and 100 other “Lost Soldiers” have been retrieved and awakened by officers of the Consolidated Terran Republic. Promising to return to the 55 Tauri B system after completing a distant mission, they leave the twentieth century castaways with a daunting objective.

Dive into the delightful world of The Wit and Humor of America, a captivating 10-volume series. In this ninth installment, youll discover a rich collection of 37 short stories and poems from 31 talented authors, each guaranteed to bring a smile to your face and a chuckle to your heart. Join us for an entertaining journey through the humorous landscape of American literature! (Summary by Linette Geisel)

Dive into the delightful world of American wit and humor with the fourth volume of this captivating 10-volume series. Featuring 40 engaging short stories and poems from 33 talented authors, this collection promises to entertain and amuse listeners with its rich tapestry of comedic narratives. (Summary by Linette Geisel)

Dive into the delightful world of American wit and humor with Volume 10 of this captivating series. Featuring an engaging collection of 62 short stories and poems from 42 talented authors, this volume promises to entertain and amuse listeners of all ages. Join us for a journey filled with laughter and insight! (Summary by Linette Geisel)

Dive into the delightful world of American wit and humor with this second volume of our captivating 10-part series. Featuring 44 charming short stories and poems from 31 talented authors, this collection promises to entertain and bring a smile to your face. Edited by the renowned American humorist Marshall Pinckney Wilder (1859 - 1915), this volume is a treasure trove for lovers of humor and storytelling. (Summary by Linette Geisel)

Dive into the delightful world of The Wit and Humor of America, a captivating 10-volume series. In this third installment, youll find a collection of 45 engaging short stories and poems from 33 talented authors. This volume promises to entertain and amuse listeners with its rich tapestry of humor. Edited by the renowned American humorist Marshall Pinckney Wilder (1859 - 1915), this series is sure to bring a smile to your face. (Summary by Linette Geisel)

Daily Strength, a year-long devotional, walks Christian men through Scripture passages that speak to their most pressing issues. Featuring content from the ESV Men's Devotional Bible, each daily devotion features a short summary of a Bible passage with a thought-provoking message from from one of more than forty contributors. Arranged canonically from Genesis to Revelation with short introductions to each Bible book, Daily Strength encourages and enlightens men throughout the year while equipping them for moral and spiritual transformation.

Stories of famous monsters in a new horror anthology featuring Joe R. Lansdale, F. Paul Wilson, Jonathan Maberry, Ramsey Campbell, and many others.

The sixteen stories and two screenplays that make up Volume One of the Emmy® Award–winning Netflix Original series Love, Death & Robots.