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Sci-Fi: The Definitive Collection is a collection of 29 classic science fiction novels and stories, read by esteemed cast of award-winning narrators. Included here are stories by some of the most iconic science fiction writers of all time, including H.G. Wells; Jules Verne; H.P. Lovecraft; Maragret Cavendish; Yevgeny Zamyatin; and more.

The 19th Century Classics Collection steps into the vibrant world of 19th century Europe, America, and Russia with this rich collection of literary masterpieces that continue to captivate listeners. From the dark allure of Dracula and the tragic romance of Anna Karenina to the moral complexities of Tess of the D'Urbervilles and the thrilling suspense of Wuthering Heights, this collection invites listeners to experience the enduring power of 19th-century storytelling.

Herbert George "H. G." Wells (September 21, 1866-August 13, 1946) was a prolific English writer in many genres. He is sometimes called the “Father of Science Fiction.” His stories have been filmed many times. His best-known classics are The Time Machine (1895), The Invisible Man (1897) and The War of the Worlds (1898).

This book contains the following works: The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allan Poe, The War of the Worlds by Herbert George Wells,The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain, Notes from the Underground by Fyodor Dostoevsky, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle, Animal Farm by George Orwell, The Call of Cthulhu by Howard Phillips Lovecraft, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving, The Great Gatsby by Francis Scott Fitzgerald.

Full-cast dramatisations of six masterpieces from the founding fathers of dystopian fiction Dark and disturbing, provocative and prescient, dystopian literature has long captured our imagination with its nightmarish visions of forbidding future worlds. Included here are six classic novels of...

The London Classics Collection: Stories of the City allows you to step into the heart of London with a curated selection of iconic literary works that explore the soul of one of the world's most fascinating cities. From the smoky alleys of Victorian London to the political upheavals of the 20th century, this collection brings together stories that capture the city's rich history, diverse characters, and unflinching reflections on society.

The Ultimate Classics Collection: Volume One is a continent-hopping, century-spanning collection of 10 of the greatest classic novels ever written, from British, Irish, American, and German authors, read by a cast of incredible narrators including Joanne Froggatt, Stephen Fry, Jonathan Keeble, David Rintoul, and many more.

C'est l'histoire de Griffin, un savant qui, après 15 ans de recherches et des dépenses qui l'ont ruiné, invente une formule pour devenir invisible. Après avoir fait l'expérience sur le chat de sa voisine, il décide d'expérimenter la formule sur lui-même, notamment pour fuir ses créanciers. Il devient alors totalement invisible. Savant déchu, son orgueil démesuré le pousse dans le désir de pouvoir et de domination. Renié par tous, et surtout par ses semblables, il meurt poursuivi par la peur et la haine.

Man has always wanted to travel into the unknown and encounter what he has not, and perhaps cannot, experience in the real world. The early 20th century witnessed an explosion of science fiction literature. Authors studied the wonders of scientific and technological progress and imagined worlds that had developed even greater advances. Jules Vernes' and H.G. Wells' fantastic tales well whetted the public's appetite for adventure tales.

The Cities Classics Collection: London, Paris, New York allows you to step into the vibrant streets of three of the world's most iconic cities through a carefully curated collection of literary masterpieces. From the foggy alleys of London to the grand boulevards of Paris, and the buzzing avenues of New York, these stories bring to life the essence of urban life, capturing the triumphs, tragedies, and timeless experiences of the people who shaped these cities.

Par une soirée amère au cœur de l'hiver, un mystérieux étranger arrive dans le village anglais isolé d'Iping. Tout est étrange autour de lui : son comportement, son isolement, ses nombreux bandages qui cachent son apparence. Quand un premier vol survient dans la bourgade habituellement si calme, les soupçons se tournent vers lui. Mais l'attraper devient très difficile : en se déshabillant, il disparait et devient invisible. Chassé par les habitants, nu pour rester invisible, l'homme sombre dans l'excès et la paranoïa. Il vole, il blesse, il tue même.

The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells is a science fiction novel about a Martian invasion of Earth. The story is set in England, where large, cylindrical spacecraft land, releasing hostile Martians equipped with advanced technology. Using heat rays and chemical weapons, the Martians decimate human forces and cause widespread panic. The protagonist, an unnamed narrator, witnesses the devastation and struggles to survive in the chaos.The novel explores themes of survival, human frailty, and the potential for humanity's destruction at the hands of superior beings. Ultimately, the Martians are ...

Na opuštěném ostrově kdesi v Pacifiku "šílený vědec" doktor Moreau provádí ďábelské genetické pokusy na zvířatech, které díky svým vědomostem dokáže měnit v poloviční lidi. Mladý námořník Andrew Braddock, se snaží s doktorovou schovankou Marií pomoci ubožákům uprchnout. Téma je vysoce aktuální i v dnešní době genetického inženýrství a klonování. Varuje před nejasnou hranicí mezi etickým vědeckým zkoumáním a vědou, která může nové poznatky zneužít nebo se vědcům zcela vymknout z kontroly.

Stroj času je dílo, které předběhlo svou dobu a ovlivnilo celý jeden literární žánr. Wellsův román nebyl několik desetiletí v češtině publikován, nejspíš pro podobnosti ani zdaleka ne náhodné. Poslechněte si příběh Poutníka, který vynalezl stroj času. Jednoho dne se při práci přenese do světa roku 802 701. První věc, kterou uvidí v hluboké tmě je zářící okřídlená sfinga. Ona je klíčem k jeho minulosti i přítomnosti. Brzy nato zjistí, že lidstvo této doby se dělí na dva typy osobností. Jedni jsou Eloiové, žijí na zemi a bojí se šera. Ti druzí jsou Morloci, procházejí tmou a žijí v podzemí.

Our dystopian future is revealed by H.G.Wells. In this famous story, an unnamed scientist of the 1800s invents a machine to travel through time. Going into the far future he discovers the human race has evolved into two distinct branches that are horrifyingly interdependent. Society, being divided into the upper and lower classes as it was at the time this story was written, has caused this horrifying thing to happen. - Summary by phil chenevert

Příběh odehrávající se v Anglii na konci 19. století barvitě líčí invazi Marťanů na Zemi a popisuje bezmocnost pozemšťanů, neschopných boje s vyspělou marťanskou technikou. Kruté bytosti z vesmíru v pravidelných intervalech ničí všechno živé a do myslí pozemšťanů se vkrádá beznaděj nad neutěšeným stavem. Jak to všechno dopadne? A mají Marťané nějakou slabinu? Existuje na Zemi něco, s čím při plánování invaze nepočítali?!? Byť tento vědeckofantastický román poprvé vyšel už v roce 1898, dodnes fascinuje čtenáře po celém světě svým realistickým popisem invaze mimozemšťanů z Marsu do Anglie.

La historia se centra en un protagonista anónimo que decide pasar la noche en el remoto castillo Lorraine. El narrador pretende descansar en una habitación que se dice está embrujada, en un intento por refutar las diversas leyendas que la rodean.

Herbert George Wells, más conocido como H. G. Wells, fue un escritor y novelista británico. Wells fue un autor prolífico que escribió en diversos géneros: ciencia ficción, docenas de novelas, relatos cortos, obras de crítica social, sátiras, biografías y autobiografías. Es recordado por sus novelas de ciencia ficción.

In Think Differently, Wells covers insights for the ambitious financial professional. Can you envision improving your introduction-to-close ratio by 50 percent? Or increasing your case size by 50 percent? Every giant step forward starts with awareness and vision - and thinking differently. As you merely think about the insights, you will see a change in your perspective and a change in your effectiveness.

Danielle has never met her birth mother. With only a name and an address, and determined to uncover her origin story, she rings the doorbell outside the home of Carol Hunter, the woman who gave her up 15 years ago.