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Beginning with A Study in Scarlet and concluding with The Hound of the Baskervilles, this epic project took over 8 years to complete - and this landmark collection contains the extraordinary result. Here is the world's first ever fully dramatised Sherlock Holmes canon: 56 short stories and 4 novels, all made by the same team of directors, producers, dramatists and leading actors, and packed with the high production qualities of a film or TV drama that set it apart.

The Ultimate Horror Collection is a fully-indexed collection of over 60 classic horror stories, read by four Audie-winning narrators. Included here are stories by H.P. Lovecraft; Edgar Allan Poe; M.R. James; Oscar Wilde; Joseph Le Fanu; Bram Stoker; Mary Shelley; Robert Louis Stevenson; and Henry James.

Packed full of fun and adventure with Winnie-the-Pooh and all his friends in the Hundred Acre Forest. This is a wonderful dramatisation of Winnie-the-Pooh by David Benedictus with music composed, directed and played by John Gould.

The Airborne Mafia explores how a small group of World War II airborne officers took control of the US Army after World War II. This powerful cadre cemented a unique airborne culture that had an unprecedented impact on the Cold War US Army and beyond.

Step into the visionary imagination of Ray Bradbury with this powerful collection of classic science fiction and speculative tales that helped define the Golden Age of the genre. The Selected Works of Ray Bradbury brings together seven unforgettable short stories that explore humanity’s hopes, fears, and moral crossroads against the vast backdrop of space, time, and the unknown.

In a distant future where Earth has finally achieved lasting peace, humanity embarks on interstellar journeys not to conquer, but to explore. The third expedition arrives in the Vega system, only to uncover two mysterious worlds teeming with atmosphere and water. To their shock, the crew faces immediate danger as an unknown force attempts to obliterate their ship before they can make contact. After sustaining damage and losing three crew members in the turmoil, the surviving team crash-lands and seeks refuge from this evidently hostile civilization. As they lay their fallen comrades to rest, ...

In the heart of a devastating war that threatens humanitys very existence, an enigmatic group known as the new people emerges. They perform astonishing feats and seem to appear and disappear at will, leaving both sides of the conflict baffled. Kurt Zen, an American intelligence officer, is tasked with uncovering their secrets. Captured in their hidden sanctuary, he faces a dire countdown as the enemy prepares to unleash a super missile‚Aîthe ultimate weapon meant to annihilate all life. If Kurt can unveil the source of the new peoples extraordinary powers, he might just hold the key to ...

With contributions by: William Boyd, Candice Carty-Williams, Imtiaz Dharker, Roddy Doyle, Pico Iyer, Robert Macfarlane, Andy Miller, Jackie Morris, Jan Morris, Sisonke Msimang, Dina Nayeri, Chigozie Obioma, Michael Ondaatje, David Pilling, Max Porter, Philip Pullman, Alice Pung, Jancis Robinson...

Booted from one exclusive school to the next since his foster mom's death three years ago, 16-year-old Seph McCauley knows he's different. But he doesn't understand why he can summon menacing ravens, freeze summer ponds, and torch all he touches. And then Seph makes the mistake of trusting his new headmaster. If you like Harry Potter, you'll love Seph McCauley.

In this Very Short Introduction, Robert Eaglestone provides a clear and engaging exploration of the major themes, patterns, and debates of contemporary fiction. From genre, form, and experimentalism to the legacies of modernism and postmodernism, the relationship between globalization and terrorism, and the impact of technology, Eaglestone examines how works both reflect the world in which we live and the artistic concerns of writers and readers alike.

Just after noon on a spring day in 2006, aspiring singer-songwriter Hilary Williams and her sister Holly - the granddaughters of country legend Hank Williams and daughters of country music star Hank Williams, Jr. - were driving through Mississippi down a rural stretch of Route 61 on their way to their grandfather’s funeral. Suddenly, the front wheel of the truck became caught in one of the many deep ruts and gravel lining the road, causing the vehicle and its passengers to flip over several times, crushing steel and breaking fragile bones as it crashed.

Hi, I’m Charles Martinez, a passionate writer and content marketer dedicated to crafting impactful, engaging, and results-driven content.

Introducing "The Old World Herald: A Warhammer Old World and WFRP Podcast"! Join Robert, Nathan, and Rob as they explore the captivating lore of Warhammer's Old World and WFRP. Uncover hidden tales, epic battles, and unforgettable characters in this immersive journey through the realms. Whether you're a seasoned fan or a curious newcomer, this podcast is your gateway to all things Warhammer. Grab your dice and prepare for an adventure like no other!

A podcast about how to be effective at independent remote work featuring companies like Disney, Basecamp, Convertkit, YNAB, and more.

Two months after disbanding all forms of military, former rapper President Kwest, creates the United Nautical Air Solider Service (UNASS), in which select members from all branches are merged into one. Chief Master Gunny Doom and his team stand the Midwatch (2200-0200) together, telling old military stories and navigating life on board UNASS 1, The Mighty Fowl. Part tank, part ship and part aircraft, this command promises to be the only Big Stick our country needs. But with The Mighty Fowl being our only line of defense, will it be enough to bring former rivaling branch members together to ...

Packed full of fun and adventure with Winnie-the-Pooh and all his friends in the Hundred Acre Forest. This is a wonderful dramatisation of The House at Pooh Corner by David Benedictus with music composed, directed and played by John Gould.

In The Incredible Slingshot Bombs, Robert Moore Williams delivers a suspenseful and darkly imaginative tale from the Golden Age of science fiction. Set in a rural town during the 1940s, the story follows Tommy Sonofagun—a simple, wide-eyed boy who unknowingly wields a weapon of unfathomable power: radioactive pellets flung from a slingshot. When a string of explosions rocks the countryside, suspicion grows, and fear spreads faster than facts.

In Gang Politics, Kristian Williams examines our society's understanding of social and political violence, what gets romanticized, misunderstood, or muddled. He explores the complex intersections between "gangs" of all sorts—cops and criminals, Proud Boys and Antifa, Panthers and skinheads—arguing that government and criminality are intimately related, often sharing critical features.

First published in 1962, Negroes with Guns is the story of a southern black community's struggle to arm itself in self-defense against the Ku Klux Klan and other racist groups. Frustrated and angered by violence condoned or abetted by the local authorities against blacks, the small community of Monroe, North Carolina, brought the issue of armed self-defense to the forefront of the civil rights movement.

New Lamps is a thought-provoking sci-fi story exploring the mysteries of life and existence. When Ronson travels to Mars in search of Les Ro, a being who trades "new lamps for old," he discovers secrets that challenge human understanding. A fascinating mix of philosophy and interplanetary adventure.