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Six hilarious satires from the ingenious Molière, France’s original master of comedies: "The Imaginary Cuckold", "The School for Husbands", "The School for Wives", "Tartuffe" and "The Misanthrope".

Hailed by Arthur Miller as ‘the mad inventor of modern theatre’, Johan August Strindberg was a Swedish playwright, poet and novelist whose groundbreaking works mingled naturalism and psychology and paved the way for Expressionist drama. A prolific writer – penning over 60 plays, 19 novels and nine autobiographies – his turbulent life was marked by emotional conflict. This wide-ranging collection brings together 13 of his most important dramas and a semi-autobiographical ‘occult diary’, enhanced through stunning soundscapes and music composed by Strindberg himself.

This timeless comedy of manners is considered one of Molière's most probing and mature works. While it's still an exemplar of 17th century farce, Molière went beyond his usual comic inventiveness to create a world of rich, complex characters, especially in the cynical title character Alceste, played here by the Tony Award-winning actor Brian Bedford.

USA Today Bestselling Author, Lexy Timms, shares a holiday romance that'll warm the heart and having you wishing on love—or beating it with a marshmellow! The box set includes the complete series!

It was only supposed to be one night. Except making out with your boss when his girlfriend walks into his office, doesn’t sound as innocent as it seems. Maybe Jimmy’s ex-girlfriend has a bit of a grudge against them. Maybe running into them a week later out together only fuels the fire and her determination to take them down. And if not them, at least Jimmy’s company.

One night love affair. It was only supposed to be one night. Ashley’s just a low step on the ladder of her company’s success. The company party was always a big to-do. Jimmy Sheldon, the CEO and found of Big Steps always made sure his employees had a good time. He should, he worked them hard, expected more than they thought they could give, but he always rewarded their efforts. It’s what made him a great boss and the owner of a million-dollar company. He knew how to make things work. And boy, did he.

It's Christmas, and the family is together. Alex spent all of December home, and their relationship has never been better. But he's going back to work soon, and it's casting a dark cloud over everything for Jamie. It's silly but suddenly she's terrified of being alone again.

It's Halloween and Jamie and Alex are getting ready to celebrate it with their kids. The twins and Markie are excited to go Trick or Treating in their outfits and baby Rosie looks adorable in the suit Jamie made her. Everything is perfect. Except, someone is messing with their family. Again

Every firework begins with a spark. It's a year down the line and Jamie and Alex have made it through the worst, together. And come out stronger on the other side. They want nothing more than to keep moving forward. But, somehow, the past seems to be catching up with them. Jamie learns that her mother is being released on parole and her fears of the dangers that it poses for her family return in full force. Struggling with the pain of the past, Alex and Jamie have to decide if they want to go ahead with their planned fourth of July party.

Abigail Thompson can’t wait for this year to be over. After losing her job, her boyfriend, and her apartment, she’s ready to go home for a much-needed break and to regroup. But when her plane is grounded because of a snow storm, she has to find another way. She makes her way to the car rentals only to find the last car has just been given to a tall, dark, sexy man. Definitely not Santa, his name is Colin Murphy. When Colin finds out they’re headed in the same direction, he offers her a lift. It’s nearly Christmas, after all.

Mark Reid, billionaire Alex Reid's brother, is full of cheesy valentine quotes. He's got a wonderful Valentine's weekend planned for Erica. He's going to whisk her away to a resort and spa - which includes a romantic Valentine's Day dinner, complete with black tie and formal invites. He's arranged everything to a tee, even dropped his baby daughter Emily off at Alex and Jamie's for the weekend.

It was only supposed to be one night. Ashley’s just a low step on the ladder of her company’s success. The company party was always a big to-do. Jimmy Sheldon, the CEO and founder of Big Steps, always made sure his employees had a good time. He should - he worked them hard, expected more than they thought they could give, but he always rewarded their efforts. It’s what made him a great boss and the owner of a million-dollar company. He knew how to make things work. And boy, did he.

Childless couple Robin and Wendy have developed an obsession with Mayfield - the model village they've built in their garage. However, running a model village is slightly more complicated than they expected, especially as they live next-door to Derek, a former superstar salesman who is struggling with the erratic side effects of mental health medication, and Maureen, who is always getting involved in get-rich-quick schemes.

Initially banned in France by King Louis, Molière's celebrated social satire Tartuffe exposes false piety and hypocrisy in the Catholic Church. When a pious fraud worms his way into a wealthy family and manipulates the patriarch into giving up his fortune, it’s up to his family to expose the truth before they end up in the poorhouse!

The hottest guy I’ve seen in forever is giving me an offer I can’t refuse. No really, I can’t refuse it because I slammed my Kia into his Lamborghini, and now, I’m in deep shit. Apparently, his mother is on his back about settling down, and he thinks I’m just the girl for the job. I can’t say I’m not intrigued about how far this might go. He’s got another thing coming if he thinks I’m sleeping with him. I’m not that type of girl. Not yet, at least.

Auf einer Lichtung, auf der vor Jahrhunderten Druiden finsteren Göttern ihr Blutopfer darbrachten, möchte der junge Kirk Dugan sein "Drive-In"-Kino zu Halloween eröffnen. Ein Vorhaben, das bei den Alten im nahegelegenen Ort nicht gerade auf Gegenliebe stößt. Doch Kirk und seine Freunde schlagen alle Warnungen trotz einiger unheimlicher Vorzeichen in den Wind. Und so nimmt das Verhängnis seinen Lauf.

Während New Orleans weiter von einer mysteriösen und grauenhaften Mordserie erschüttert wird, unternimmt Dracula einen Versuch, in den Schlangentempel einzudringen, der gerade erst in den trockengelegten Sümpfen entdeckt wurde. An seiner Seite befindet sich Bastien Lavache, der von Zweifeln geplagte Sonderermittler. Beide folgen sie den Spuren eines Wesens, über das in der Stadt nur mit vorgehaltener Hand gesprochen wird: der weiße Wurm! Während es oben in den Straßen nicht mehr sicher ist, tauchen Dracula und Lavache in die Unterwelt ab.

James Moriarty ist zwischen die Fronten einer erbitterten Familienfehde geraten. Er kann nicht verhindern, dass das Anwesen der Lockwoods in New Jersey bis auf die Grundmauern niederbrennt. Aber dies ist erst der Anfang. Christine Lockwood ist seit diesem Anschlag verschwunden, und Moriarty bleiben nur 24 Stunden, wenn er Schlimmeres verhindern will. Er begibt sich in die Abgründe eines Drogenhändlerrings und findet schließlich eine neue Spur. Sie führt in das Sanatorium des dubiosen Doktor Lorraines. Moriarty taucht ein in eine Welt, die nur ihren eigenen brutalen Gesetzen gehorcht.

James Moriarty ist in den Vereinigten Staaten von Amerika im Hause der Familie Lockwood untergekommen und beginnt von dort aus, seine verbrecherischen Fäden zu spinnen. Dabei stolpert er jedoch in einen heiklen Entführungsfall, der schon bald mehrere Tote nach sich zieht. Moriarty begibt sich auf die Suche nach dem vermissten Norman Lockwood und gerät dabei zwischen die Fronten zweier verfeindeter Familien, die eines gemeinsam haben: Sie alle handeln skrupellos und kennen keine Gnade.

Based upon the short story of the same title by Juliana Horatia Ewing, this full-cast dramatization follows the life of a child whose wonderment of the Christmas holiday is formed by the beauty of Christmas Trees.