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A delightful collection of humorous classic tales by some of the world's greatest racconteurs.

In an effort to delay the frailty and isolation that comes with old age, psychiatrist Millard Salter decides to kill himself by the end of the day - but first he has to tie up some loose ends. These include a tête-à-tête with his youngest son, Lysander, who at 43 has yet to hold down a paying job; an unscheduled rendezvous with his first wife, Carol, whom he hasn't seen in 27 years; and a brief visit to the grave of his second wife, Isabelle. Complicating this plan, though, is Delilah, the widow with whom he has fallen in love in the past few months.

A creepy collection of 50 classic ghost, horror and mystery stories which will keep you up all night. 1. "The Well" by W. W. Jacobs; 2. "This Is All" by Barry Pain; 3. "The Beast with Five Fingers" by W. F .Harvey; 4. "The Reticence of Lady Anne" by Saki; 5. "The End of a Show" by Barry Pain; 6. "The Dabblers" by W. F. Harvey; 7. "The Room in the Tower" by E. F. Benson; 8. "August Heat" by W. F. Harvey; 9. "The Idiot" by Arnold Bennett; 10. "The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe...and many more.

Studies show that children who engage in storytelling before bed not only sleep better but also enhance their cognitive development and emotional understanding. It's not just about better sleep; it's about the moments stolen from a fast-paced life to bond, laugh, and wonder– to nurture a love for reading. This collection is a nightly ritual that weaves education and dreaming into your family life.

An absorbing set of stories set in Victorian and Edwardian London. Old Fags by Stacy Aumonier, The One Million Pound Bank Note by Mark Twain, The Omnibus by Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch, A Circular Tour by W. W. Jacobs, The Hired Baby by Marie Corelli, Juxtapositions by Stacy Aumonier, Mixed Relations by W. W. Jacobs, The Inconsiderate Waiter by J. M. Barrie, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson, The Talking Horse by F. Anstey Guthrie, London Street Markets by Henry Mayhew,

Vera Lawson is embroiled once again in the Polt family mystery. The two paintings discovered in the crypt in the garden of the Saint-Pois house, have come under scrutiny from The Louvre Museum’s top investigator, Dr. Lucille Thompson-McLeay. Is the Art theft of the century. Are they real or forgeries?Dr Thompson-McLeay’s unusual interrogation techniques, are causing problems with her employer - Interpol. Put under the protective services of dashing Naval Military Commando Master Sergeant Joseph Perrigaux, Lucille is keeping silent about her past life, but not before Vera Lawson ...

Aspiring novelist Molly MacGregor’s life is strikingly different from a literary heroine’s. Named for one of literature’s least romantic protagonists, Moll Flanders, Molly lives in Edmonton, a city she finds irredeemably unromantic, where she writes university term papers instead of novels, and sells shoes in the Largest Mall on Earth. There she seeks the other half of her young life’s own matched pair.

A History of the U.S. in 20 Movies: an All-Movie History Course / Volume One the First Ten Movies provides an accurate, thorough overview of American history by explaining interesting movies based on American history, all of which are available on Netflix and/or Amazon. This is a fun history course packed into one book and twenty movies. This book will walk you through each movie using virtually every appropriate detail, providing historical context, explaining historical references, pointing out pertinent cinematic devices, and even occasionally tossing-in a tidbit of Hollywood history. ...

Enjoy this collection of origin folktales, also known as pourquoi stories, that explain why things are the way they are. In "Why Alligator Hates Dog", everyone respects M'su Cocodrie, the king of the swamp, except the dogs, who taunt him and make lots of noise.

KC, the Keep Well Kid, lives with her grandfather on the Island of Keytonia (shaped like a giant ancient castle key). When she discovers a tiny critter in the apple tree, Gramp' Andy shares her family's history and the story of the Lost Island of Keytonia where children learn the Secret of Picnic Peak and the "Keys to Good Health."

This is a farce/parody/black comedy ... a takeoff from the Sherlock Holmes genre. Most assuredly, it is pure fun. Read it with your tongue firmly planted in your cheek - and enjoy the wild "ride" as this is a crime that will titillate you!

Do we truly dare to manipulate the genetic code? Do we REALLY know what we are doing? What horrors might we unleash on the world? This is just a taste of such...

Chuckie Chin's Mystery of the Missing Dragon is the first episode in The Chuckie Chin Mystery Series. It is a farce/black comedy/mystery. In this episode, there is a dragon missing (actually 2). Chuckie Chin and his two sons must get to the bottom of this dastardly crime. And you can bet that San Francisco's favorite son will do his best to get his man, with truly entertaining results!

This is a humanistic story, but with a very special twist. Is there ever truly a relief from a life of pain and misery?

A series of truly disturbing murders leads us to a most unusual source and suspect.

In the second case of The Missing Cases of Sherlock Holmes, a truly awful fate has befallen a member of Parliament. Holmes and Watson are drawn into the investigation. After which, the hideous nature worsens and expands. Can Holmes and Watson solve this mystery before all is lost?

Over the past generation, the Democratic and Republican parties have each become nationally coordinated political teams. American political institutions, on the other hand, remain highly decentralized. Laboratories against Democracy shows how national political conflicts are increasingly flowing through the subnational institutions of state politics—with profound consequences for public policy and American democracy.

The Hollow Earth theory has been espoused for many, many years now. Is it true? Is it the last bastion of paradise? Or is it a nightmare that is beyond all imagination?

Chief Inspector, Lord Ralph McGinniss has booked his boat fare to Australia to find his wife, Professor Claire Lane. Then a mysterious cold case file is handed to him from Sgt Pennyworth. British Army Intelligence has requested his help. Can he find Squadron Leader Mike Bristol? Was he last seen leaving The Fur & Feathers Pub in Stow on the Wold on the date stated on the warrant, 30th August 1944? Suspected of murdering two women. A well-known West End Actress Mia Jones and local shopkeeper Mrs Anne Tumbler. The Chief Ralph McGinniss is not convinced. With the war over, the cases of ...

The music teacher was wholly involved or not at all. She was the grandmaster. She scored her teenage male students based on their musical ability and performance value. But that's not quite how it happened. The boys were summoned sequentially. Each chose a piece of music. Each is expected to perform with delicay and skill. The teacher then inquired if they could showcase another style, curious to see their versatility. What she caved was to witness their powerful and captivating performances. the student's exam grading would depend entirely on her expectations. Couls she think her use of ...