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This anonymously penned version of a late 18th-century story tells of the life of Margery Meanwell, a poor orphan who flourishes through the kindness of loving benefactors and her own sterling character. Despite enduring a series of trials and misfortunes, she exemplifies a virtuous and wholesome life through her kind deeds to people and animals. A classic moral fairy tale.

Step into a world of secret appetites, carnal longing, and dark cravings with this erotic collection set in the Victorian era. From achingly tender to utterly taboo, these ten historical stories will stir and entice every desire . . .

Lady Pokingham first appeared as a serialized novel in several issues of The Pearl, an underground magazine of erotica that was published during the Victorian age.

Written by members of the Chronic Pain Anonymous 12-step fellowship, Stories of Hope presents the tools and principles of the 12 steps as catalysts for emotional, mental, and spiritual transformation. Each of the courageous men and women who contributed to this collection shares their journey from despair to hope.

From the finest Victorian texts to the scandalous adventures of celebrities, from initiations into the pleasures of sex to the most notorious of all erotic confessions, this compilation offers a peephole into the most famous works of European erotic literature. It includes excerpts from The Diary of Mata Hari, Flossie, Pauline the Prima Donna, Memoirs of a Young Don Juan, Confessions of an English Maid, and The Loins of Amon. Each of these works was once banned for its explicit treatment of sexuality.

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Matthew Perry was a man who brought joy to millions while quietly enduring unimaginable pain. To the world, he was the quick-witted Chandler Bing, whose one-liners became iconic in television history. But behind the laughs and the charm was a man waging a relentless battle against addiction, self-doubt, and the weight of fame. Matthew Perry: The Tragic Final Act presents a deeply moving exploration of his life—a story of triumph, vulnerability, betrayal, and the legacy he left behind.

Groomed. Gaslighted. Ghosted. They thought they'd found their soulmate. They had no idea he was spying on them. These five motivated, independent women each thought they'd met their perfect partner - someone who shared their values, ambitions and goals. But after a while, in some cases years later, the men started to behave strangely. They disappeared for weeks at a time, saying they needed to go away to clear their heads. Small details about their lives didn't quite fit. Then they vanished, leaving a note saying that the relationship was over.

Dive into the enchanting world of The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night, a captivating collection of tales woven over centuries by a tapestry of authors, translators, and scholars. This anthology brings together a rich blend of mythology and folklore from the Indian subcontinent, Persia, and Arabia. Although no original manuscript exists, the origins of these tales are believed to trace back to between AD 800 and 900. Narrated through the clever storytelling of Shahrazad, these cliff-hanger tales serve to delay her fate at the hands of her husband, Shahryar. Among the many beloved ...

Dive into the enchanting world of A Thousand Nights and a Night, a mesmerizing collection of stories woven together over centuries by a diverse array of authors, translators, and scholars. This rich tapestry of mythology and folklore spans the Indian subcontinent, Persia, and Arabia, with its origins believed to date back to between AD 800-900. At the heart of these tales is the clever Shahrazad, who captivates her husband, Shahryar, with cliff-hanger stories to save her life. Among the many beloved narratives that have emerged from this compilation are the adventures of Ali Baba and the Forty...

Dive into the enchanting world of the Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night, a captivating collection of stories that have been woven together over centuries by numerous authors, translators, and scholars. This rich tapestry of mythology and folklore draws from diverse cultures, including the Indian subcontinent, Persia, and Arabia. While no original manuscript exists, the collection is believed to have originated between AD 800-900. The tales are artfully framed by the clever Shahrazad, who spins cliff-hangers to delay her fate at the hands of her husband, Shahryar. Among the timeless ...

Dive into the enchanting world of A Thousand Nights and a Night—a mesmerizing anthology of tales that have captivated audiences for centuries. This rich collection weaves together mythology and folklore from the Indian subcontinent, Persia, and Arabia, all brought to life through the artful storytelling of Shahrazad. As she spins her captivating narratives to delay her fate at the hands of her husband, Shahryar, youll encounter iconic stories such as Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves and the daring voyages of Sinbad the Sailor. This edition features the second of sixteen volumes translated by ...

Dive into the enchanting world of Arabian Nights, a mesmerizing collection of stories that have captivated audiences for centuries. This compilation, woven together through the artful storytelling of Shahrazad, features a rich tapestry of myths and folklore from the Indian subcontinent, Persia, and Arabia. Despite the absence of an original manuscript, this timeless collection is believed to have originated between AD 800-900. Among its many treasures are the iconic tales of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves and the adventures of Sinbad the Sailor. This volume is part of the renowned ...

Dive into the enchanting world of the Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night, a mesmerizing collection of stories that have been woven together over millennia by various authors, translators, and scholars. This rich tapestry of mythology and folklore hails from the Indian subcontinent, Persia, and Arabia. Though no original manuscript has ever been uncovered, the tales are believed to have originated between AD 800 and 900. The narrative unfolds through the clever storytelling of Shahrazad, who captivates her husband Shahryar with cliff-hangers to save her life. Within this volume, discover ...

Dive into the enchanting world of A Thousand Nights and a Night, a captivating collection of stories that have been woven together over centuries by a myriad of authors, translators, and scholars. This treasure trove of mythology and folklore originates from the Indian subcontinent, Persia, and Arabia, with its roots tracing back to around AD 800-900. The narrative unfolds through the clever storytelling of Shahrazad, who spins her tales to delay her fate at the hands of her husband, Shahryar. Among the many beloved stories are the adventures of Ali Baba and the legendary voyages of Sinbad the...

Dive into the enchanting world of the Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night, also known as Arabian Nights. This captivating collection features tales that have been woven together over centuries by a diverse array of authors, translators, and scholars. With roots tracing back to the Indian subcontinent, Persia, and Arabia, these stories blend mythology and folklore into a rich tapestry. Although no original manuscript exists, the collection is believed to have originated between AD 800-900. The narrative unfolds through the clever storytelling of Shahrazad, who uses cliffhangers to captivate...

This TAN Books edition of St. Michael and the Angels features the complete text of the title, along with a supplemental section entitled Catholic Prayers.

Beowulf, a masterpiece of ancient literature, reminds us of a world prior to the scientific revolution, where things were dark and monsters roamed in swamps and dragons hoarded gold in mountains. Beowulf is a character to be admired yet not without caution. Timeless, this oft-translated piece of old English literature will be sure to delight and teach you something.

In this captivating final volume of Middle Eastern tales, originally penned in Arabic, the clever Scheherazade weaves enchanting stories to captivate her husbands attention and secure her own fate. With each tale, she draws him deeper into a world of wonder and intrigue, fighting for her life with every word. - Summary by Gillian Hendrie

In this enchanting collection of tales, the main narrative follows King Shahryar and his new bride, Scheherazade. After discovering his ex-wifes betrayal, the king vows to marry a virgin each night only to execute her the following morning, believing all women to be unfaithful. However, Scheherazade, clever and resourceful, marries him and begins to weave a captivating tapestry of stories each night, leaving them unfinished to prolong her life and intrigue the king. As the nights unfold, readers are treated to a myriad of adventures, some nested within others, featuring beloved tales such as ...

Step into the whimsical world of Lazarillo de Tormes, a timeless tale from the Spanish Golden Age that has influenced literary giants like Cervantes in Don Quixote. This charming yet poignant collection of stories follows the life of young Lazarillo, a homeless street urchin driven to seek out various masters after his father’s arrest and his mother’s poverty leave him alone in the world. Each master proves to be more unscrupulous than the last, forcing Lazarillo to rely on his cunning and resourcefulness to survive. With a sharp eye for the absurdities of society, this clever boy ...