Classic Storytelling

In this first Volume of Merlin's Isle, join the prophesied youth, Sir Galahad, and the other knights of the quest as they set out from Camelot to achieve the Holy Grail. The accomplishment of their goal will heal not only the wounded Fisher King, but will bring about the long-hoped for healing of the land itself.

Mastering Photography in a Classic Way by Siu Lun Yuen is a calm, craft-first guide for photographers who want to slow down, see with intention, and create images that last. Blending time-honoured technique with mindful practice, this book teaches you how to work with light, space, and story—without getting lost in gear overload. If you love the look and discipline of classic photography but still shoot digital, this book is your bridge between eras. Across clear explanations, practical exercises, and elegant line-art diagrams, you’ll learn how to translate photographic fundamentals—...

The concept of using storytelling in personal and business applications is not new. The idea of using stories in our daily lives is embedded into the human condition. People are instinctively drawn to hearing stories and telling stories. This is certainly not the first book on storytelling or even the first book on storytelling in business and other situations. However, many of the books on storytelling concentrate on making the case for using stories in business and everyday situations. As the title implies, this book takes a more practical approach to storytelling. The book focuses on the...

Winner of the 2025 Audie Award for Short Stories/Collections Includes an afterword written by Stephen King and read by Sean Patrick Hopkins Includes a bonus story, “The Music Room” NAMED A NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW TOP 10 HORROR BOOK OF 2024 WINNER OF THE GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD FOR HORROR...

A sweeping history of the Greeks, from the Bronze Age to today. “With suave latitude and dependable detail, Beaton takes his readers from a bright prehistoric ‘dawn’ in the Aegean to the heavy skies of contemporary geo-politics.” —The New Criterion More than two thousand years ago, the...

Discover the inimitable genius of Ray Bradbury as he explores the art of writing, the power of creativity, and the timeless appeal of storytelling in this collection of essays that are part masterclass, part memoir, featuring a new introduction by Dan Chaon. In Zen in the Art of Writing, Ray...

A high-stakes Star Trek action-adventure, this original novel thrusts Captain Christopher Pike and the crew of the USS Enterprise into a brutal conflict sparked by war between the Federation and the Klingon Empire. When hostilities erupt between the United Federation of Planets and the Klingon...

Step into the heart of medieval England with this masterful modern translation of Geoffrey Chaucer's immortal Canterbury Tales Journey alongside a colorful band of pilgrims as they travel the road to Canterbury, sharing tales that have captivated readers for over six centuries. This volume presents eight unforgettable stories in clear, accessible modern English while preserving the wit, wisdom, and timeless appeal of Chaucer's original masterpiece. Featured Tales Include: The Franklin's Tale - A revolutionary exploration of marriage, honor, and sacrifice that challenges medieval conventions...

“Few skewer sanctimony quite like Irving at his best. More important: I fell in love, once again, with his people.” —Peter Orner, The New York Times Book Review After forty years, John Irving returns to the world of his bestselling classic novel and Academy Award–winning film The Cider...

History has never been this exciting! Discover epic adventures featuring real historical events, people, and places. The Declaration of Independence is vanishing from history… and only three kids remember it ever existed. When Max Wilder cracks a joke in history class, he doesn’t expect the entire Declaration of Independence to vanish from his textbook. Soon, his best friends Willow and Elliot notice their notes have changed, too. To fix history, the trio must team up with Max’s eccentric Grandpa Leo and his half-broken time machine. Their mission: travel back to 1776, outsmart a ...

“Pure storytelling magic.” —Diane C. McPhail, USA TODAY bestselling author Mad Men meets The Gilded Age in this witty and enchanting novel about a young woman in 1950s Manhattan who resists the conventional future planned for her, spurred on by a group of ghostly relatives who are the...

Most artists spend years chasing better compositions by memorizing rules. But even after learning them all, their images still feel off. Great composition never begins with rules—it starts in the mind. In The Artist Upgrade, educator and artist Tavis Leaf Glover takes you into the hidden principles that master artists use to organize visual information, guide attention, simplify complexity, and create images that feel balanced, intentional, and emotionally engaging. Bypassing superficial tricks, this book uncovers why certain compositions endure while others fall flat. Drawing from ...

The Silver Trumpet was the first children's fantasy story to be published by one of the Inklings. Its early success with the children of Barfield's friend and fellow Inkling, J.R.R. Tolkien, inspired The Hobbit and C.S. Lewis' The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. The fable is at once whimsical...

One of the most successful and beloved Victorian fairy tales... The Princess and the Goblin is the story of Princess Irene and her friend Curdie, who come face to face with the dreaded mountain goblins. This children's fantasy novel was originally published in 1872. It uses subtle layers of symbolism to tell a story of courage and honor.

A celebration of and behind-the-scenes look at Jerry Seinfeld’s groundbreaking Netflix comedy series Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee. In his streaming show, Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, Jerry Seinfeld has engaged with some of the funniest people in history in classic cars, coffee shops...

History is broken and only three kids can fix it. When twelve-year-old Max Wilder opens his history textbook and discovers the California Gold Rush rewritten around a single, all-powerful man named Silas Granger, he knows something is wrong. A time variance has slipped into the past and now history is warping around it. With his friends Elliot and Willow, Max travels back to 1849, into the mud, chaos, and roaring frenzy of the real Gold Rush. Their mission: find a mysterious golden pan before Granger’s impossible luck wipes out the thousands of miners, merchants, and dreamers who shaped ...

The fate of the earth hangs in the balance as H.G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds is transformed from the work of one writer’s imagination into a terrifying reality for all mankind. 1898. New York socialite Emma Harlow agrees to marry well-to-do Montgomery Gilmore, but only if he first accepts...

Thanksgiving is gone. The Mayflower never lands. And history is sinking fast. When a time ripple erases the Pilgrims’ voyage from existence, twelve-year-olds Max, Willow, and Elliot discover that something—or someone—is rewriting the past. The only way to fix it? Step into Grandpa Leo’s time machine and race back to 1620. From the moment they arrive, the trio is thrown into chaos. Trapped aboard a creaking ship on the raging Atlantic Ocean, they face roaring storms, spreading sickness, and fear that grips every soul on board. At the helm stands a ruthless sailor with a glowing ...

“What a delightful, enriching read!” —Rabbi Tzvi Goldstein Step into the world of Rabbi Jacob Kranz, known as the Maggid of Dubno—a beloved storyteller whose parables still echo with timeless wisdom and wit. In this delightful collection, you’ll find 97 stories that bring the teachings of the Torah to life with humor, heart, and unexpected insights. Whether exploring the weekly Torah portion or the lessons of the Jewish holidays, the Maggid's tales make profound truths accessible and relatable. Written in a light, humorous tone, these parables showcase his unique ability to turn ...

At the Riverside Hotel, nothing is missing… until everything is. Black Rock Cove is a place of quiet beauty and refined living—where guests arrive with secrets, and leave with stories. But when valuables begin to vanish without a trace, confusion quickly turns into suspicion… and suspicion into fear. No broken locks. No forced entry. No witnesses. Just the unsettling realization that someone inside the hotel is watching… waiting… and taking. Enter Bridget Flynn. Brilliant. Observant. Uncompromising. When she steps into the case, she knows one thing immediately—this is no ...