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John Griffith "Jack" London was an American author, journalist, and social activist. He was a pioneer in the then-burgeoning world of commercial magazine fiction and was one of the first fiction writers to obtain worldwide celebrity and a large fortune from his fiction alone. This collection includes "Love of Life", "A Day's Lodging", "The White Man's Way", "The Story of Keesh", "The Unexpected", "Brown Wolf", "The Sun-Dog Trail", and "Negore, the Coward".

A collection of eight short stories from American author, journalist, and social activist Jack London. Written during his 'Klondike' period, the title story 'Love of Life' follows the trek of a prospector across the Canadian tundra.

From the bestselling author of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet comes a powerful novel, inspired by a true story, about a boy whose life is transformed at Seattle’s epic 1909 World’s Fair. “An evocative, heartfelt, beautifully crafted story that shines a light on a fascinating...

THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITORS' CHOICE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER A haunting, unforgettable collection of tales by Samanta Schweblin, winner of the 2022 National Book Award for Translated Literature and three-time Booker Prize finalist "The stories of “Good and Evil” are...

Reviews: "One of the best reads I've had in ages!" "Spellbinding!" "Fantastic!" "Enthralling!" ........................................ It happens every day – a man leaves his wife for another woman. The wife then walks away (often with her head held high because that’s what society dictates) and starts her life all over again. But what if the husband is worth fighting for? What if he is a one-in-a-million guy who was simply led astray in a weak moment? Would you give up on him? Would you fight for him? Rival Murdoch believes that Bradley is a man worth fighting for. They have children,...

Other Worlds, Some Better A Crescent Moon Academy Collection Shin’yume is a city caught between neon and decay. Between the living and the dead. Between staying and leaving. In this collection of interconnected stories, Ryu walks that in-between line again and again. In Other Worlds, Some Better, a runaway vampire drags him into twilight streets and asks the kind of question that doesn’t have a safe answer: Are there better worlds somewhere else… or are we stuck in this one? In All Work and No Play at Shin’yume-sou, a blizzard traps the onsen in silence while responsibility piles ...

“Musical in structure—the octaves rise when the music calls for it; truths are revealed by the invisible beats of this gorgeous, rich story” –Ann Napolitano, New York Times bestselling author of Hello Beautiful (Oprah’s Book Club Pick) “Riveting, rhythmic, transcendent...a stellar...

Raymond Carver called Anton Chekhov "the greatest short story writer who has ever lived". This unequivocal verdict on Chekhov's genius has been echoed many times by writers as diverse as Katherine Mansfield, Somerset Maugham, John Cheever, and Tobias Wolf. While his popularity as a playwright has sometimes overshadowed his achievements in prose, the importance of Chekhov's stories is now recognized by readers as well as by fellow authors. Their themes - alienation, the absurdity and tragedy of human existence - have as much relevance today as when they were written.

The ‘wild child’ he once knew was now a woman... Michael Griffin had his entire life planned out, step-by-step, from the moment he earned his first woodchip badge. He loved the idea of honor, duty, and country, having grown up in a patriotic home that believed in serving and giving back… until ‘Typhoon Ruby’ crashed into his world. The ‘boy scout’ was now a cadet at West Point… Ruby Merrick always rebelled against what society dictated, thriving on being an original, standing out in the crowd with a purpose. She dedicated her free time to the community, volunteered ...

How I Bossed My Heartbreak: True Breakup Stories That Make You Feel Less Alone By Kel ~ The Ultimate Breakup Coach Breakups can make you feel like you’re the only one in the world falling apart. The silence, the overthinking, the late-night scrolling for answers ~ it’s a lonely place to be. That’s why I created How I Bossed My Heartbreak. This isn’t just another breakup advice book. It’s a collection of real breakup stories to feel understood ~ raw, honest, and deeply relatable. These are the things we don’t always say out loud but desperately need to hear from someone else ...

Thought-provoking, lyrical, and timeless, this collection lingers in the imagination long after the final word. Press play now and let Bliss and Other Stories transport you into a world where every glance, gesture, and thought brims with meaning, subtle revelation, and unforgettable beauty.

Love of Life and Other Stories is a collection of gripping tales about survival in the unforgiving Yukon. From desperate gold miners to struggling animals, these stories showcase Jack London’s masterful storytelling and his deep understanding of human and animal endurance.

DO YOU WISH YOUR MARRIAGE WAS LIKE A LOVE STORY? The truth is most people are very excited to get married but once they get married it seems like the spark fades PRETTY quickly. Along comes kids, work responsibilities and household responsibilities and the excitement of the marriage seems to suffer the most. Have the kids robbed the romance from your marriage? Do you wish you could get back the spark you once had when you first got married? If any of these questions sound like you. Then you are holding the right book in your hands. That's why award-winning author Don nicely and his wife ...

Based on a true story - How do you survive when the person who should have loved you the most, hurts you the hardest? How much would you endure to keep your family together? At 40, Sophie’s life was exactly where she’d dreamt it would be. A house in the country, two young sons and happily married to her soul mate. Anyone on the outside would have said she had it all and up until now, she would have believed them. Then Toby ruined it. He made his worst mistake. He changed everything. Can Sophie find the strength and forgiveness to rescue Toby from his demons and protect the life she ...

“A powerful and provocative debut collection” (The New York Times Book Review) by “a startling talent who can seemingly do anything” (Anthony Marra) that explores the lives of ordinary people in Turkey to reveal how even individual acts of resistance have extraordinary repercussions...

Lisa Rosenberg was widowed at the age of 68 when her husband, Jeff, died suddenly in his sleep beside her. Though she tried to save his life, Lisa was unsuccessful; Jeff had passed away silently during the night. Adventure on Joyland Road is a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit. In this deeply personal memoir, Dr. Rosenberg offers readers a raw and intimate glimpse into the first 18 months of the grieving process after a devastating loss. With her unique blend of compassion, humor, and wisdom, honed from decades of experience as a psychiatric ...

Have you suffered a loss? How was your life changed by the grief you experienced? Did you feel like your grief was properly acknowledged? Mourning is a personal experience and shouldn't be judged. There are no do-overs in death, but there are do-betters. All My Dead Cats is not a book about pet...

Superheroes are our symbols of hope when everything seems hopeless. They possess extraordinary powers and abilities, overcome obstacles and barriers, and defeat our enemies in ways that entertain and inspire us. They battle numerous monsters, protect the innocent, and do so selflessly, morally, and creatively. However, then there is real life. This collection of stories focuses on the latter, featuring everyday heroes and villains, with only a few superheroes sprinkled throughout. Ultimately, these tales are about real people, and struggles we encounter in our daily lives.

This collection explores the theme of relationships, many of which are troubled, including those between siblings, parents, spouses, and friends. These relationships create a fertile ground for conflicts. While there are some uplifting moments and humor throughout the stories, the dominant thread revolves around angst, betrayal, heartbreak, and unhappiness. The settings and time periods vary widely, ranging from Vancouver Island hundreds of years ago to Berlin in the 1930s, France in the 1980s, and contemporary locations such as the Caribbean, New York, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas. The ...

Emily Eason wants to distance herself from her parents' opulent lifestyle in Birmingham, Alabama, and enjoy life in the tiny rural village, Raccoon Creek and her fifties-style home. But after gazing into the little snow globe she purchased from Hardwicke's Drugs and Gifts, she finds herself transported to another time—her grandmother's era. Lance Hardwicke is the pharmacist and owner of Hardwicke's Drugs. Four years of pharmacy school didn't allow for much of a social life. Gorgeous Emily Eason, nurse and resident of Raccoon Creek, has captured his attention more than once. The next time ...