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An entrancing collection of 50 great short stories by leading classic writers.

A fast-paced and varied collection of captivating short stories ranging from action thrillers to poignant tear-jerkers to the downright weird, including: "Jerry Bundler" by W. W. Jacobs, "The Umbrella Mender" by Beatrice Harraden, "Green Ink" by J. S. Fletcher, "Why Herbert Killed His Mother" by Winifred Holtby, "The Red Mark" by Israel Zangwill, "The White Kid Glove" by J. S. Fletcher, "Sophy Mason Comes Back" by E. M. Delafield, plus many more.

A gripping collection of 30 minute stories by some of the greatest storytellers in the English language....

Seven contrasting short stories, all set at Christmastime: 'Mr. Huffam' by Hugh Walpole, 'A Strange Christmas Game' by J. H. Riddell, 'The Christmas Tree and the Wedding' by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, 'The Snow' by Hugh Walpole, 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry, 'The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle' by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, 'The Cop and the Anthem' by O. Henry.

Promising Forecast is the true story of five men who start out on a well-planned and exciting deep-sea fishing trip that quickly turns into a harrowing experience. Without any warning, their boat suddenly sinks 30 miles offshore. Shocked and disoriented, they find themselves stranded and helpless in the water for almost 19 hours with only lifejackets and a strong will to live. Each man reacts as the realities of danger and death confront them.

Moyen rules the east with an iron fist. Now he wants the west. The evil genius has built an army of flying submarines that shoot killer rays that no armour can stop. Returning to the Americas is Prester Klieg, the best of the west's secret agents. Is he bringing the answer? Has Prester found a way to save the west from Moyen?

A wonderful collection of spine-tingling, imaginative, terrifying but beautifully written tales to keep you hiding under the bedclothes this Halloween.

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,

Bishop Serratelli invites you to journey with those who were with Jesus in His last hours. You may be like Peter one day, and like Judas, Simon, Mary Magdalene, or Our Lady on another. This Lenten book provides a deeper appreciation for God's eternal saving love.

Back to Basics Management explains the difference between business administration and business management, how this distinction has been obscured, and the need to revive the craft of leadership in management. revive the craft of leadership in management. It is an invaluable book for every conscientious manager, detailing the tools used in effective management, and it offers concise and comprehensive guidelines for developing and refining primary leadership skills.

Wenn du die ersten beiden Fragen mit Ja beantwortet hast, dann ist dies das richtige Buch für dich. Wenn du die dritte Frage mit "Ja" beantwortet hast, nun ja... meine Mutter lehrte mich, nicht gemein zu den Leuten zu sein... auch wenn sie es verdient haben!

Anpu hat unsere unerschrockenen Helden damit beauftragt, den nächsten Teil des Verschlingers aus den Tiefen der Verbotenen Hügelgräber zu bergen, aber der Zugang zum Dungeon unterliegt strengen Regeln. Um überhaupt eine Audienz bei den Elfenpriestern zu bekommen, die ihnen ihre Hilfe versprochen haben, muss ausreichend Ansehen erworben werden. Jedoch hält eine große Spielergilde die meisten der verfügbaren Quests zurück, um Ansehen zu erlangen - das wird also eine verdammt harte Sache.

Sie kamen aus der Tiefe... und mit dem ersten großen Inhaltspatch für Sosaku Online. Ein vergessener Kult aus den Tiefen des Ozeans hat die einst glorreiche Stadt Sehkem in Schutt und Asche gelegt und ihr Volk über das ganze Imperium verstreut.

Begleite James, unseren unerschrockenen Abenteurer, Streamer und Bug-Jäger, wenn er sich kopfüber in das erste echte VRMMORPG stürzt und die digitale Realität erforscht, die von den Entwicklern unter Verschluss gehalten wird.

Welcome to the Spotlight Podcast, a new series of conversations with risk specialists both within and external to the Gallagher business. The series takes our subject matter experts on a deep dive into many of the themes covered in the Spotlight thought leadership series, including the evolving risks and opportunities around geopolitics, climate change, technological advancements and regulation.