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Volume 4 of Aunt Jo’s Scrap-Bag contains 12 short stories for children by American writer Louisa May Alcott, author of Little Women. Although the series is named for her famous character from the Little Women series, these stories are not about the March family, but rather about other girls and young women.This volume contains the stories “My Girls,” “Lost in a London Fog,” “The Boy’s Joke, and Who Got the Best of It,” “Roses and Forget-Me-Nots,” “Old Major,” “What the Girls Did,” “Little Neighbours,” “Marjorie’s Three Gifts,” “Patty’s Place,” “The...

The first chapter of a book is often the hook to draw a reader in. It could make you eager for more or realise it isn't for you. Here we offer the 13th "First Chapter Collection" in which readers share the first sections of 16 works of fiction and non-fiction, in English, French, Czech, and Spanish.

Questo podcast raccoglie (speriamo in modo definito, se non proprio definitivo) le letture ad alta voce di Valerio Di Stefano.

The first chapter of a book is often the hook to draw a reader in. It could make you eager for more or realise it isn't for you. Here we offer the 14th "First Chapter Collection" in which readers share the first sections of 16 works of fiction and non-fiction, in English, Hindi, German, Polish, and Spanish.

The first chapter of a book is often the hook to draw a reader in. It could make you eager for more or realize it isn't for you. Here we offer the eleventh "First Chapter Collection" in which readers share the first sections of 16 works of fiction and non-fiction, in English, French, German, and Polish.

The first chapter of a book is often the hook to draw a reader in. It could make you eager for more or realize it isn't for you. Here we offer the twelfth "First Chapter Collection" in which readers share the first sections of 17 works of fiction and non-fiction, in English, Catalan, Polish, German, and French.

A collection of short stories by Louisa May Alcott that were written with the intent to entertain the whole family and to fill children's heads with wonder and delight. (Summary by Jennifer Stearns)

The Shadowy Thing by H. B. Drake. A tale of spiritualism cannot easily win a willing suspension of disbelief in the world of a country squire, in which Dick Bellew has grown up. In his maturity, however, he finds himself surrounded by very attractive, intelligent, and strong-willed characters who challenge his impatience with unconventional ideas. A man of action, Dick has trouble expanding his stunted imagination, but this very quality makes him the ideal narrator of a story of spine-tingling horror. His no-nonsense "I say" or "Now, look here" defy readers to distrust his account—except ...

The Crime of the Congo by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. A Conan Doyle brings the skills of thorough analysis in his documenting of the atrocities occurring in the Congo Free State (an area now known as the Democratic Republic of Congo, the area south of the Congo River basin) following the European Berlin Conference 1884-85. Witness testimonies (chapter 8 and 9 in particular) and reportage is explicit in recounting the killing and torture of indigenous inhabitants , first sanctioned under King Leopold II’s private rule (1885- 1908) and (Doyle evidences) with limited change in structures/...

An unabridged recording of the The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda Volume 6. Read by Team Shravanam.org

In March 1950, Timothy Evans, aged 25, was hanged for the murder of his wife and child. Sixteen years, later the queen was to grant him a full pardon. So why did Timothy Evans confess to murder? Why was John Reginald Christie, his neighbour, not arrested until April Fool’s Day three years later? And what was the gruesome discovery behind the kitchen wall? The shocking truth of the sordid and tragic events that took place behind the doors of number 10 Rillington Place was to horrify the nation.

The King James Version (KJV), commonly known as the Authorized Version (AV) or King James Bible (KJB), is an English translation of the Christian Bible for the Church of England begun in 1604 and completed in 1611.

The World English Bible is a translation of the Bible into modern English. Work on the project began in 1997, but the translation has been released directly into the public domain, free of copyright. It is largely an update of the American Standard Version of 1901, and is intended to be both readable and non-denominational. (Summary by Leon Mire)

Published in 1904, The Twentieth Century New Testament is considered the first translation of the Bible into modern English. It was produced in Britain over a period of 15 years by approximately 20 people -- ministers, housewives, school teachers and businessmen -- who were united by their desire for a New Testament in the language of the people. They were advised by such scholars as J. Rendel Harris and Richard Weymouth so their rendering is quite accurate. In addition they made some effort at rearranging the New Testament books in the order scholars believe they were written -- Mark comes ...

The Holy Bible derived from the American Standard Bible of 1901. - Summary by Winfred Wardell Henson

The World English Bible (WEB) is an English translation of the Bible ......... began in 1994 and was deemed complete in 2020. Created by Michael Paul Johnson with help from volunteers, the WEB is an updated revision of the American Standard Version from 1901. - Summary by Wikipedia

This Revised Testament has been prepared under the auspices of the American Bible Union, by the most competent scholars of the day. No expense has been spared to obtain the oldest translations of the Bible, copies of the ancient manuscripts, and other facilities to make the revision as perfect as possible.The paragraph form has been adopted in preference to the division by verse, which is a modern mode of division, never used in the ancient scriptures. But, for convenience of reference, the numbers of the verses are retained.All quotations from the Old Testament are distinctly indicated, and ...

Mr. Fortune's Practice by H. C. Bailey. Mr. Fortune's Practice is a 1924 collection of seven detective short stories by H. C. Bailey, featuring the amateur sleuth Dr. Reginald "Reggie" Fortune, a surgeon who uses his medical knowledge and keen observation to solve complex crimes, often assisting the police with cases involving sudden deaths, poisonings, and other mysteries. The book, which includes the famous "The Ascot Tragedy," is praised for its ingenious plots and engaging characters, and is considered a classic in the genre.

When Julius Caesar returns to Rome from conquering the Gauls, Cassius and his friends are worried that he will try to seize power and make himself emperor. Cassius must act fast. He gathers Brutus, Cinna, and others to stop Julius Caesar and save the Roman Republic! This play was recorded in two weeks as part of Librivox's celebration of the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death. Summary by Esther ben SimonidesCast List:Narrator: Peter WhyFlavius, Casca, Volumnius: Maria KasperMarullus, Cinna the Poet, Poet, Dardanius: Ray KasperFirst Commoner, Decius Brutus, Fourth Citizen, First Soldier, ...

Henry IV, Part 2 is a history play by William Shakespeare, believed written between 1596 and 1599. It is the third part of a tetralogy, preceded by Richard II and Henry IV, Part 1 and succeeded by Henry V. The play picks up where Henry IV, Part 1 left off. Its focus is on Prince Hal's journey toward kingship and his ultimate rejection of Falstaff. (Summary from Wikipedia)Characters:Rumour the Presenter and Lady Percy: Cecelia PriorKing Henry IV: Mark F. SmithHenry, Prince of Wales, afterwards King Henry V: Max Porter ZasadaPrince John of Lancaster: Brian EdwardsPrince Humphrey of Gloucester: ...