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Although his work has somewhat fallen into obscurity, Alexander Ostrovsky (1823-1886) is considered to be one of the greatest of Russian dramatists. He was one of the pioneers of a realistic style, which later found exponents in celebrated European dramatists like Ibsen and Strindberg. Of Ostrovsky's 47 plays, one of the best known is The Storm, the portrait of an idealistic young woman trapped in a world of crushing and venal orthodoxy. The Storm formed the basis of Janacek's opera, Katya Kabanova.

Let There Be Us is a modern guide to the total understanding of yourself and the next step in your evolution. After understanding you, comprehension of life and others follows. The book is designed for the pragmatic Western mind. It features creative allegories and practical day-to-day examples to help you create your best reality.

A young Lithuanian immigrant, full of hope, arrives in Chicago in 1904 to work in the stockyards. He and his family soon find themselves processed like the very cattle they slaughter, by the system they dreamed would save them.

The second volume of my series on serial killers will introduce you to women who committed serial killings. These evil women are every bit as cruel and ruthless as their male counterparts. I am going to introduce you to a few well-known killers such as Elizabeth Bathory, a.k.a. the Countess of Blood; Aileen Wuornos, the woman who inspired the film Monster; Leslie Van Houten, a woman who committed murder for Charles Manson; Jane Toppan, a nurse, who killed dozens of her patients; and Amelia Dyer, the baby farm murderer.

Happiness is a state of mind, a way of life, and an art that must be practiced daily. In this digest, you will learn the secrets to successful and happy living. The Happiness Memo brings 17 ways in which your heart, mind, and soul come together to create a happier and more meaningful life.

Learning to influence others is a skill that anyone can learn. You do not have to be a certain personality type, or super-confident to be a great influencer and negotiator. This digest provides key insights on how to develop these skills in a short space of time.

A story of a 'space traveler' from the mind of a seven-year-old boy as it was explained to his grandfather. Moreover, it is the love story between the boy and the old man as they both learn and remember valuable lessons in life.

This digest is based on the theory that we are all habitual characters and that our daily habits drive our productivity, our behavior, and ultimately our character. The goal of this digest is to enable people to become super efficient on the small things so that it frees up time for the more meaningful things in our lives such as family and friends, our hobbies, and a better lifestyle.

By creating a productivity mindset, de-cluttering your life, removing needless commitments, and accounting for each minute, you too can be on your path to super success.

We often spend our precious time on things that just do not matter in the long-term, whether that is being consumed by something specific or just our daily activities. The Smart Mindset shows you how to focus on essential items that will accelerate your success and block everything else out. The digest includes easy-to-apply everyday techniques that will propel you forward in your personal and professional life, giving you that competitive edge.

Ashlynn James was a southern Indiana country girl working on an archaeological dig along Hadrian's Wall in the Anglo-Scottish border country when she finds an ancient Roman coin among the rubble. Reading aloud the Latin inscription upon the coin's face, Ashlynn finds herself swept back in time to one of the ancient world's most dangerous empires, Roman occupied Britain.

Do you struggle with weight loss and dieting? If so, this is a great tool to help you on your way. This healthy recipe book contains some of the recipes that helped me lose those first 100 pounds. They are simple easy recipes compiled into this cookbook. I have taste tested each and every recipe and guarantee they are very easy to make. Hope you enjoy my book! Happy listening!

Have you ever felt like you have been gaining weight even though there haven't been changes to your diet? This is only natural as our body's metabolic rate slows down gradually as we age for both men and women which results in the burning of fewer calories. Usually, this appears to be more apparent at the age of 30 and leads to weight gain. What if there was a diet plan where you can eat the food you would normally deny yourself, gain extra muscle and give you and energy boost? Would you be willing to try it out

Lean communication is crucial to getting ahead in business. We live in a world where the average attention span continues to fall. Presenting information in a brief, concise, and clear manner is becoming more and more important to ensure our message has been received.

Lacey Harrison has been dealt an unexpected hand in life: being a single mom. With her father's help and that of the residents at Royal Hills Nursing Home, she thrives and goes on to become a successful baker. She is content with her life but knows that she and her daughter Candy are missing something. Will things change for the better when Trent Childress moves into town and adds some spice to her sugar?

You can't control Jesus! Today's society has become so complex. It's no wonder we can't focus on doing his will and not ours. Christianity has been manipulated to the point where it seems confusing and hypocritical! Our dysfunctional families add to our fears and insecurities. Jesus knows this! He wants us to have "Heaven on earth". He wants us to have peace and contentment. That's his will for us!

Have you given up on your goals and dreams? Are you struggling to be motivated to lose weight? If so, this is the book for you. There are motivational sayings and quotes to help you be inspired and take care of yourself. You only have one life to live, so you need to reach for your dreams with all you have got. Don't stop until you succeed!

This is the first book written by Carol Langkamp. She is very happy with her success but realizes that she is not finished yet. However, she wants to motivate others to follow along this same path and be met with success! Life is too short not to be lived at your greatest potential.

Alice Lange was just another small town college girl trying to find her place in the world. In her last undergraduate semester, Alice enrolls in a class with Indiana's renowned archaeologist, Andrew St. John, and her life is never the same. From the moment St. John enters the classroom Alice's life is plunged into the dangerous waters of his past. For Andrew St. John carries a secret so dangerous it has caused the death of everyone he has ever cared about and Alice Lange has just made it to the top of death's list.

A little boy in a small rural town is more than he seems to be. He speaks frequently and lovingly of his 'other family' from long ago. A college friend of the mom, now a college instructor, convinces the family to allow him to 'revert' the boy back to that earlier point in time with disastrous results.