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A historical fiction book set in Alaska and the Yukon during the Klondike Gold Rush in 1896. Experience the thrill and peril of the Klondike Gold Rush through the eyes of those who dared to chase dreams amid the unforgiving wilderness of Alaska and the Yukon. With the promise of gold glittering in their minds, a diverse group of hopefuls embarks on a grueling journey filled with both camaraderie and conflict, where every step brings new challenges and revelations. As the protagonists navigate from Seattle to Juneau and onward to the treacherous Chilkoot Pass, they endure physical exhaustion...

A historical fiction book set in England and the Middle East during World War I. In "Secret Plot of WWI," the stakes of war are heightened as Major Richard Hannay embarks on a perilous mission that could change the course of history. Battling his own demons and the scars of recent combat, Hannay must navigate the treacherous waters of espionage and military strategy to thwart a potential uprising led by a charismatic figure threatening to ignite Islamic jihad against the Allied forces. With influences from the past haunting him, Hannay's journey takes him beyond the battlefield, revealing ...

Step into a world of survival, strategy, and resilience with the most engaging read of the season - 'Rations and Resilience.' Tailored for the imaginative and the pragmatic alike, this eBook takes you on an extraordinary journey of preparation and survival, set against the backdrop of an alien invasion. The eBook opens with the hair-raising aspect of understanding a threat most of us have only encountered in the realm of fiction. In its ensuing chapters, 'Rations and Resilience' casts light on critical strategies in resource assessment and preparation for resource preservation. It ...

Nine actors and singers are acting out this wonderful play in Greek, with the back-up of the original music and special effects of the play and they interpret four songs inspired by the adventures of the Little Prince in the performance. Adapted in theatrical form to enable and encourage children and adults to create their own show. Supplied also in the performance extras there is a narrative, in the form of a fairy tale, about the adventurous life of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.

A historical fiction book set in 17th century Netherlands and other vivid geographical locations during the tumultuous era of the mid-1600s. "Cross and Curse" sweeps you off to the small town of Terneuse, situated on the tranquil bank of the Scheldt river. Here, in a forlorn cottage, resides a widow on the descent of her days and her spirited son, Kevin Rosemont. This sweeping saga follows Kevin's journey as he unearths a suppressed family secret linked to an age-old maritime curse - a legacy tied to his father, a sailor believed to have perished at sea. Sail into the Darkness As the plot ...

"The Murderess" by Alexandros Papadiamantis is now available in audio form, thus enabling anyone who wants to "listen" in an expressive way to the context of this magnificent work of the author. 14 actors and narrators personify the heroes of the book attributing to each one the local dialect and accompanied by original musical sounds and effects. In this performance, Papadiamantis takes us to his homeland, the island of Skiathos, back at the time of Ottoman rule.

"When night falls, the moon will come towards you, and I, from the foreign contry I will be follow it every night. I will follow the way of the Moon and will fall in your lap... These thoughts that were never expressed were interrupted by the siren of Queen Mary that sounded for last time. The waters beneath the ocean liner began boiling, while over gunwale hundreds of bodies leaned towards the waterfront, and hundreds of hands waved swinging left and right in a farewell that came from the depths of the soul."

Eight short stories regarding Aegean sea and the life of the Aegean island's inhabitants, with their sorrows and joys, as seen by seamen before tourist crowds and technology's invation.

Curious place Corfu! Civilized, loving but simultaneously explosive. (...) Hunger and dreams,... accompanied by music. Terrific combination that chases away insecurity. Most used word was "berese" i. e. credit. People of Corfu owed their harvest, their job, their existence and their money and they constantly lacked money to buy a new clothe. The only thing they didn't owe to any dealer or lender was the "Holy madness" they carried in their genes and romanticism that illuminated their difficult lives. In this long audio book, the author and famous actors, using the idiomatic language of the island give life to four tragicomic tales of the Eptanisa. The persons in these stories become alive and are given the opportunity to live for a while with us. In addition we have the opportunity to live the local history.

A historical adventure book set in New York City during the late 19th century. In the heart of New York City, Victor Easton’s life is about to change forever. A wealthy young man, he finds himself irresistibly drawn to the thrilling world of Wild West exhibitions, where the line between adventure and peril blurs. When he seizes a moment of courage to ride a wild stallion in front of a captivated audience, Victor unknowingly sets off a chain of events that will unravel his family's closely guarded secrets and challenge everything he thought he knew about love, honor, and his own identity. ...

A Historical Novel Set in Wapping, London, During the Late 19th Century"Along the Thames" is a historical novel set in Wapping, London, during the intriguing era of the late 19th century. This riveting narrative expertly weaves history with fictional characters to paint an engaging picture of the challenging life and times experienced by the ordinary folk of London's East End. The StorylineNarrated through the eyes of young Stephen, the plot centers around his life with his grandfather Nat Huber, a pub owner in Wapping. The story begins with Stephen recalling his idyllic past, the premature...

A Romance Novel Set in Wessex's Gibraltar during the Late 19th Century"Loves of a Stony Heart" is a gorgeously crafted romance novel teeming with evocative tales of unrequited love, longing, and the relentless pursuit of individual identity. Set against the quaint yet mystifying rural backdrop of Wessex's Gibraltar in the late 19th century, the narrative eloquently captures the stark contrast between burgeoning urban life and timeless rural traditions. Delicate Bonds and Complex Love TrianglesHighlighted by the complicated and contrast-filled relationships between London-bred sculptor ...

A mystery novel set in New York City during the summer of 1965. Step into the sweltering heat of July 1965, where ambition runs rampant and jealousy threatens to boil over in the heart of New York’s publishing world. When Naomi Malcolm, a powerful editorial director at Clifford-Malcolm Publications, is found murdered in her office, the shockwaves ripple through the bustling corridors, laying bare the dark secrets and rivalries lurking beneath the surface. As her colleagues scramble to make sense of the tragedy, they become entangled in a web of suspicion, fear, and hidden motives, ...

In these uncertain times of disruptions, vast technological and collective world changes, knowing how to be open to what is and being flexible is a critical skill. When you approach life with an open stance, you can clearly observe what is present without collapsing from stress or blaming others or yourself. An open stance will allow you to choose actions that will expand possibilities and bring you more vitality and joy.

The collection "Men-Things-Beings" by the subversive writer Petros Argyriou goes back to our birthplaces. Goes to the places of soul and sentiments. As "Historian" of a future without authors and books, he creates ten short stories that describe and satirize the present of the human species. The author "creates" the conditions of a future world without wars, discrimination, superconsumption and environmental destruction. The only value is Men, Things and Beings.

Margarita didn't live her pregnancy like it was a gift from the heavens. Locked up in a conformist society in Athens, she can't breathe. One day, she decides to leave everything behind to become a writer. In Paris where she now lives, she must deal with the fact that she abandoned Maria (Massa), her daughter, to be able to write. Meanwhile, Massa creates the image of her mother, through stories that she imagines. This book, Parallel Worlds, is the place where they meet.

An adaptation of the beloved classic story dramatized by seven actors. Jack lives meagerly with his mother in a house away from the city. Their small fields are dry. The little vegetables that grow are eaten by birds and their cow, Jenny, does not have any more milk. Nevertheless, Jack is still smiling and optimistic. Until one day his mother falls ill and Jack goes into town to sell the cow in order to buy medicines. But instead of money Jack brings back a handful... of magic beans. And the adventure begins.

What may be hiding behind the closed doors of a house? What is the true relationship of family members? How people face their fellow human beings who have a disabilities? What is right and what is wrong? In the early '70s, Zoe, looks after her son Stavros who was born with mental retardation in an era without social support and possibilities of integration and special education.