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Thirteen bibliomysteries by best-selling and award-winning authors are contained in this first of volume of a must-listen collection.

A glittering collection of some of the world's finest short stories.

A highly unsettling collection of macabre stories in which death and the dead are key themes. Moon’s Gibbet by Egerton Castle, A Strange Goldfield by Guy Boothby, The Withered Arm by Thomas Hardy, The Pistol Shot by Alexander Pushkin, The Premature Burial by Edgar Allan Poe, The Dead Hand by Wilkie Collins, The Famous Race between the Hearse and the Steamroller by Sidney Keyes, The Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allan Poe, Nine O’Clock by Wilkie Collins, The Queen of Spades by Alexander Pushkin.

Fifty of the world's greatest classic short stories: 1.The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant 2.The One Million Pound Banknote by Mark Twain 3.The Phantom Rickshaw by Rudyard Kipling 4.The Fly by Katherine Mansfield 5.The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe 6.My Favorite Murder by Ambrose Bierce 7.The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allan Poe 8.One Thousand Dollars by O. Henry 9.Regret by Kate Chopin 10.The Nose by Nikolai Gogol 11.The Mezzotint by M. R. James 12.The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry

Collection includes the most famous horror stories of all time from the pens of genius' of the genre: Edgar Allan Poe and Bram Stoker.

Discover the power of the magnetic mindset and revolutionize the way you influence and persuade others! Unlock the secrets to transforming your interactions and becoming a master at winning hearts and minds, in both your professional and personal life.

In today's digital world, personal branding is no longer optional. We all have a personal brand, whether or not we are aware of it. It's how the world sees us and can significantly impact our careers and lives. This workbook is designed to guide you through the process of creating a personal brand that truly reflects who you are and what you stand for. Welcome to your journey toward creating a powerful, authentic personal brand. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a professional looking to advance your career, or an individual seeking to understand and articulate your unique value, this ...

Death is a subject that few of us talk about, but many think about and more than a few of us dread. Whether it is the actual end of our life’s journey or merely a transit point to heavenly glory, its actual point of impact is, obviously, life-changing. But what do poets think of it? How do their minds tangle with the subject and make sense of this? That’s what we wondered too. Poets as rich and diverse as Tennyson, Hardy, Shelley, and Poe here share their words, thoughts and visions with us.

Three fine writers have created three gloriously chilling tales that will cut you to the quick. Will you be able to listen and turn out the light? Great stories, simply told with fresh voices.

A vintage collection of some of the greatest short stories ever written

Read the best mystery and adventure short stories. Be it cozy, historical, detective or murder mystery stories; our collection includes them all: The Red-Headed League by Arthur Conan Doyle, The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle by Arthur Conan Doyle, The Arrow of Heaven by G. K. Chesterton, The Sign of the Broken Sword by G. K. Chesterton, The Purloined Letter by Edgar Allan Poe, The Master of Mystery by Jack London.

Poetry can capture the imagination in a few short lines but narrative verse or poetry takes the form of telling a story, whether it be simple or complex in a longer form. Among the most ancient forms of poetry, it has widespread roots through almost every culture. In Volume 3 we bring you the classics 'Goblin Market' by Christina Rosseti; 'The Wreck of the Hesperus' by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow; 'The Raven' by Edgar Allan Poe; 'Morte D'Arthur' by Alfred Lord Tennyson; and from 'Horatius' by Thomas Babington Maculay.

Man sieht sich immer zweimal, lautet ein altes, bekanntes Sprichwort. Henry Collins muss das am eigenen Leib erfahren. Denn seine Vergangenheit als gefürchteter Gunman und skrupelloser Geschäftsmann aus den Tagen des Goldrauschs in Kalifornien droht ihn einzuholen. Jemand will sich an ihm rächen. Nur wer? Auguste Dupin versucht es herauszufinden, gerät aber plötzlich selber zwischen die Fronten und droht in einem unerbittlich geführten Kampf den Kürzeren zu ziehen.

Es ist ein schönes Jubiläum, das die beliebte Reihe mit dieser 50. Folge feiern kann. Thomas Birker hat sich zu diesem Anlass für eine Anthologie entschieden und den Klassiker "Das Fass Amontillado" stellvertretend für die Klassikautoren des Grusels vertont sowie vier seiner liebsten Autorinnen und Autoren für exklusive neue Geschichten gewinnen können. Tony Ballard-Autor A. F. Morland zeigt uns mit seinem Beitrag "Tod nach dem Tod" was es bedeutet, einen Blick ins Jenseits zu werfen.

Stories from the masters of the fantasy genre, George MacDonald, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, Edgar Allan Poe, and Thomas Hood. Tales of fairies, ghosts, and hauntings. These stories have never lost their magic.

Chi non è curioso di scavare nelle allucinazioni, in quei sogni psicotropi dove panico e orrore assumono la forma di quel che non vogliamo vedere? O di scoprire le origini letterarie dei vampiri, la loro prima apparizione su carta e inchiostro? O ancora, di leggere di assassini, presagi di morte, cuori pulsanti, pendoli e corvi neri — chi, insomma, non desidera indagare nelle proprie paure? In questo volume, quattro storie tra le più classiche del genere, racconti che hanno influenzato cultura pop e letteratura, cinema e televisione.

Wettstreit der Magier: Eine höchst merkwürdige Gruppe findet sich in einem heruntergekommenen Gasthaus an der Seine zusammen. Der Beste aus ihren Reihen soll das Erbe des alten Zaubermeisters Blanchard antreten. Unter ihnen befindet sich auch der junge Entfesselungskünstler Houdini. Das plötzliche und mysteriöse Verschwinden zweier Wettbewerbsteilnehmer aus ihrem Zimmer stellt den Polizeipräfekten vor ein unlösbares Rätsel. C. Auguste Dupin und Edgar Allan Poe übernehmen den Fall, bei dem sich zusehends die Grenze zwischen spielerischen Zaubertricks und tödlichen Gefahren vermischt.

A scintillating collection of tales with unexpected endings.

Effective leadership isn’t just about strategic decisions and management skills; it’s about truly understanding the intricacies of the human brain. Neuroleadership reveals how neuroscience can revolutionize leadership approaches, enhancing team dynamics, productivity, and overall workplace harmony. If you’re seeking an edge in leadership that harmonizes science with strategy, this is an exploration you cannot afford to miss. Discover how the very fabric of our cognition can reshape organizational success. Who should read this book? Business leaders, startup founders, and aspiring ...

A treasure chest of the most popular classic crime stories from the 19th century. •The Purloined Letter by Edgar Allan Poe •A Terribly Strange Bed by Wilkie Collins •Murder under the Microscope by William Russell •The Three Strangers by Thomas Hardy •The Murders in the Rue Morgue by Edgar Allan Poe •The Mystery of Marie Roget by Edgar Allan Poe •Mr. Higginbotham’s Catastrophe by Nathaniel Hawthorne