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William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic prose and verse read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly remastered stories are now available to download for the first time...

This, the fourth of 5 volumes containing Poe's works, contains 22 of his short stories. Warning: Section 7, "A Predicament," contains some racial stereotypes and a word describing the race of one of the characters that is unacceptable in today's society. (Summary by TriciaG)

You'll Never Work in This Town Again is a limited podcast series by Silda Collins exploring the story behind the novel of the same name.Each episode begins with an exclusive reading from the book before diving into the characters, their astrology, archetypes, and relationships, along with the real-life experiences that inspired the story. Part author commentary, part creative workshop, and part exploration of ambition, desire, workplace power, and transformation, this series reveals how fiction can illuminate the lives we actually live.Whether you've already read the novel or are discovering ...

This is the podcast portion of the lecture/discussion series, The Work: Straight Talk on Craft and Method, which looks at the history of today's wellness, fitness and performer-training methods. In between times, artists of all stripes, spots and zigzags drop in to chat about their take on craft and method. www.mariameindl.com

Comment travaille un artiste ? Où puise-t-il son inspiration ? Pourquoi certaines oeuvres occupent-elles une place à part dans une carrière ? Chaque mercredi, un artiste reconnu revient sur la création d'une oeuvre, une oeuvre en particulier, qui a marqué sa carrière. Chaque épisode prend la forme d'un récit intime, au coeur du processus de création. Pour cette 1ère saison, Sophie Lecerf vous emmène à l'Opéra de Paris.Un podcast produit par Cult Media, en partenariat avec l'Opéra National de Paris. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Col. Ingersoll, a renowned trial lawyer and known as "the Great Agnostic", was one of the most sought after Toastmasters of his day, invited to many banquets, parties and gravesides of famous persons, filling huge lecture halls before, during, and after the Civil war, amassing 12 volumes of collected essays and speeches he gave on the lecture circuit. Volume 12 houses the collected papers that didn't fit into the previous 11 volumes, including these tributes to celebrities of his era, to Benjamin W. Parker, Henry Ward Beecher, Walt Whitman, Anton Seidl, and many others. These tributes were not...

Jay Sherer wants to learn everything about storytelling. He interviews screenwriters, novelists, directors, literary agents, producers, and anyone else who knows about the business of storytelling. Plus he studies screenwriting, prose, writing, and the business models driving film, television, and novels. Learn along side Jay about How Stories Work--not just how to write them, but also how to sell them and get them made. Join the network of storytellers trying to improve, grow, and make valuable connections!

2019 collection of items with a Christmas theme containing traditional stories, Christmas traditions, Christmas cakes. We hope you will enjoy it.

As we approach Christmas 2024, we invite you to join us in some heart-warming tales and uplifting carols and poems. We wish you compliments of the season.

In this autobiography, written when the author was 82 years old, Ida Tarbell looks back at her life and remarkable career as an investigative journalist. Ms. Tarbell is best known for her 1904 work, "The History of the Standard Oil Company," which was a significant factor in the dissolution of the Standard Oil monopoly. She was a noted writer and lecturer, served on two presidential committees, and is considered by her actions to be an important feminist (although she was critical of the feminist movement). - Summary by Ciufi Galeazzi

As we approach Christmas 2025, we invite you to join us in some heart-warming tales and uplifting stories, nonfiction, and poetry. We wish you compliments of the season.

"But it is not for those who heard the call in the later months so much as in memory of those early heroes of Mons, who knew the bitterness of a valiant retreat, the horror of forced marches along parched roads, with only the prod of the next man's bayonet to keep him awake, and only a flap cut from the tail of his shirt between the pitiless sun and the dreaded delirium that would leave him a prey to the Huns' barbarities; in memory of these it is that I take up the pen to run the gauntlet of a thousand critical eyes on a way fraught with difficulties." ~ Kate John Finzi

Dive into the haunting world of Edgar Allan Poe with this first volume of a five-part series. Inside, youll discover eight of his captivating short stories, along with insightful reflections, critiques, and heartfelt eulogies penned by others who have been inspired by his timeless work.

Dive into a world of love, murder, and insightful social commentary as you explore Mrs. Gaskells masterful storytelling. Originally serialized by Charles Dickens, this novel reflects the authors unique ability to eschew melodrama in favor of rich psychological realism. Experience a poignant narrative that navigates the complexities of human connections across class divides, all brought to life by the talented Beth Thomas.

Creators at Work is a podcast about the real process behind creative work — the discipline, routines, struggles, and decisions that shape artists, writers, podcasters, filmmakers, and makers of all kinds. Each episode features grounded conversations with creators who take their work seriously, exploring how ideas turn into finished projects and what it takes to stay consistent when motivation fades. Rather than focusing on fame or growth tactics, the show centers on craft, identity, and the realities of creative work over time. Creators at Work is for listeners who care about the process, ...

Welcome to Work Words, a fortnightly poetry podcast. Poetry can be found anywhere and the inspiration for the poems in this podcast is taken from the world of work – specifically the offices and call centres so many of us call home. Join me for poems about things that most office and call centre workers will be all too familiar with – including such things as team building days, good (and also terrible) managers, what it’s like to work in sales, the horrible impact of redundancy and the perils of recruiting the wrong person or blaming everything that goes wrong on the training.

Each week Speech Debelle brings a new podcast, cooking up a brunch for guests inspired by their early food memories, and discovering what else fuels them to keep doing ‘The Work’ they do. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Work In Progress Podcast, hosted by Ed Porter and Conor O' Donohoe.On this Podcast we delve into the transformational moments of life – from monumental highs to heartrending lows, and everything in between. Each episode illuminates the journey of an individual in the aftermath of a significant experience that left a profound imprint on their psyche.We explore diverse stories that span from filming a blockbuster movie, navigating viral fame, surviving a tragedy, to the intensity of a sporting career or the thrill of theEurovision. These aren't just stories of fleeting moments ...

Audio works of Kip Gleam, author of The Existential Handbook and The Spiral System of Suicidal Progression. Visit www.kipgleam.com for artwork, merch, and more!

In this fourth Woodville series title, Noddy Newman goes from misguided youth to noble young man through faith, friendship, and sea-bound adventure. A moral tale of transformation.