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In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, unique tales inspired by traditional literary forms appeared frequently in socialist-leaning British periodicals, such as the Clarion, Labour Leader, and Social Democrat. Based on familiar genres, these stories were meant to entertain readers of all ages - and some challenged the conventional values promoted in children’s literature for the middle class. Acclaimed critic and author Michael Rosen brings together more than 40 of the best and most enduring examples of these stories in one beautiful volume.

Herr Taschenbier ist ein ängstlicher Mensch. Er fürchtet sich vor seiner Zimmerwirtin, vor seinem Chef und überhaupt vor allen Leuten, die schimpfen und befehlen - bis ihm eines Samstags ein Sams über den Weg läuft und kurzerhand beschließt, bei ihm zu bleiben. Das Sams ist ein furchtloses, ja beinahe respektloses Wesen, das sich von nichts und niemandem einschüchtern lässt, das überall freche Bemerkungen macht und zurückschimpft, wenn andere schimpfen. Herrn Taschenbier ist das anfangs furchtbar peinlich und er versucht auf alle möglichen Arten, das Sams wieder loszuwerden.

Explore the profound depths of human psychology and morality with The Fyodor Dostoyevsky Collection: Signature Classics. This beautifully illustrated anthology brings together some of Dostoyevsky's most iconic works, offering timeless reflections on the complexities of the human condition. Included in this collection are masterpieces such as Notes from the Underground, a gripping exploration of alienation, free will, and existential despair, and The Dream of a Ridiculous Man, a powerful allegory of redemption and the transformative power of love.

Lucas Carr went to Glenbury Hall, an old country manor house turned hotel. He signed in at reception, took his key, and went upstairs to his room. But he never got there. Somehow he vanished along the way, with not a single clue to suggest what might have happened to him. Lucas belonged to the same mysterious organization that employs Ishmael and Penny, so they are sent in to solve the mystery. But when they arrive at grim and isolated Glenbury Hall, they discover it has a reputation as one of the most haunted old houses in England.

Kahlil Gibran was a Lebanese-American writer, poet, activist, and visual artist. Deeply thoughtful and spiritual, Gibran was also considered a philosopher although he rejected the title. Gibran is celebrated as a literary hero in Lebanon. He is widely considered the single most important influence on Arabic poetry and literature during the first half of the twentieth century. Contents: Sand and Foam, The Prophet, The Madman, His Parables And Poems.

Contents: Napoleon Hill. Think and Grow Rich (The text is reproduced from the original publications of 1937) George Samuel Clason. The Richest Man In Babylon (The text is reproduced from the original publications of 1920-1924) ; James Allen. As A Man Thinketh ; James Allen. Out from the Heart ; Kahlil Gibran. The Prophet ; Sun Tzu. The Art of War ; Lao Tzu. The Tao Te Ching ; Confucius. Analects ; Benjamin Franklin. The Way to Wealth

This audio collection includes: Shiloh: Marty will do anything to save his new friend Shiloh in this Newbery Medal–winning novel from Phillis Reynolds Naylor. When Marty Preston comes across a young beagle in the hills behind his home, it's love at first sight—and also big trouble. It turns...

Der berühmte Dichter Leonard Quinton hat sich das Leben genommen. Aber war es wirklich Selbstmord? Welche Rolle spielt der geheimnisvolle Fakir, der im Haus der Quintons wohnt? Pater Brown und sein Freund Flambeau gehen der Sache nach, denn merkwürdigerweise ist der gute Mr. Quinton kurz nach einem Gespräch mit ihnen verschieden.

Aus dem ehemaligen Meisterdieb Flambeau ist durch Pater Browns Hilfe ein ehrbarer Privatdetektiv geworden. Als Flambeau dem Pater stolz sein neues Büro in London präsentiert, geschieht ein grausames Unglück, bei dem eine junge Frau ihr Leben verliert. Aber vielleicht war es gar kein Unglück? Und was hat Flambeaus Hausgenosse, ein Priester der "Kirche des Apoll", mit dieser Sache zu tun?

Pater Brown ist zum Pfarrfest nach Glastonbury eingeladen worden. Im Schlepptau: ein ganzer Bus voll Waisenkinder. Es ist ein herrlicher Sommertag, der für alle die besten Versprechungen bereithält. Doch dann ereignet sich auf einem nahen Landsitz ein schlimmes Unglück - Feuer bricht aus. Und trotz aller Suche bleibt der reiche Mr. Carroll verschwunden. Zusammen mit der Waisen Billie und dem Sohn des Dorfpolizisten begibt sich der versierte Hobby-Kriminologe auf Spurensuche.

Ist der Sträfling Oscar Rian wirklich der, für den er sich ausgibt? Oberinspektor Greywood Usher von der Polizei in Chicago hat daran seine Zweifel. Wie gut, dass der Inspektor einen Lügendetektor hat. Leider hat er aber auch den neugierigen Pater Brown am Hals, der zufällig gerade einen Studienfreund in Amerika besucht. Und der Pater hat so seine Zweifel, ob eine Maschine wirklich die Wahrheit herausfinden kann.

Dramatisations of some of Kipling’s finest fiction for adults, including ‘The Man Who Would Be King’ and The Light That Failed Well-known for his poems and stories set in India during British Imperial rule, Rudyard Kipling was the first English author to win the Nobel Prize for Literature...

When David Conway attends a birthday party for his beautiful fiancée Pat, he expects a few drinks and a good time, but what he discovers is that his beloved is in fact in terrible danger. Following the clues, and a tip off about her missing bracelet, David and Pat are led first to a steel works then a circus, but instead of finding the bracelet they uncover both a body and a realisation that they have enemies - enemies who will stop at nothing to get what they want...

My name is James Jackson, and I enjoy spanking naughty girls of all ages. Ivy is my wonderful and very understanding wife who encourages me to spank whoever I want, as long as there's no intercourse.

In this audiobook, I will tell you about my honeymoon with Mary in Spain and the lovely little maid we both spanked while we were there. When we came back, I had to spank all the members of the women’s group.

Arcadia descends into chaos as old villains return to town and new ones are born! While X faces down suicidal psychos, superstitious mobsters, and thrill-junkie assassins, Leigh uncovers the secrets of his past . . . before he locked on his mask and became X!

Tango’s gang was a handful, but the Archon and his army, the Chosen, are more powerful than any enemy X has ever faced! Betrayed or abandoned by his allies, X must face Arcadia’s newest threat the old-fashioned way: alone!

Who controls our stories? Christopher Chen’s expectation-defying new play takes an unpredictable trip into the ways storytelling can reshape what we believe about ourselves and others. The play starts with a series of intriguing and seemingly unconnected creative conversations. It then takes a sharp turn when Sylvia - host of the popular interview program, Art Beat - goes missing and her listeners are left to wonder, is this also an art piece? The journey continues and the mysteries multiply in this mind-bending audio play that investigates the very nature of reality.

Martin Taschenbier ist der Viertkleinste in der Klasse und der Zweitschwächste. In puncto Schüchternheit nimmt er sogar den ersten Platz ein. Dabei wäre er so gern wie die anderen. Aber Martin traut sich einfach nichts. Bis er nach den Weihnachtsferien mit der Klasse zum Skilaufen fährt und das Sams kennen lernt, ein vorlautes, respektloses Wesen, das sich von nichts und niemandem einschüchtern lässt und auf geheimnisvolle Weise Wünsche erfüllen kann.

Kylara had to leave a bright future as a military cadet and was thrown into the brutal world of off-world trading. This subsequent career in the family business was tough: marked by war, mutiny, and attempted assassination. But then her home was attacked and her parents killed - their trading empire left in ruins. Now she must save what is left of the family and the business, with few friends and too few assets.