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The Ultimate Modern Classics Collection: Volume One is the first instalment in our classics collection focusing on the most important and iconic novels, stories, and poems of the 20th century. Featuring 18 essential modern classics from Orwell, Hemingway, Fitzgerald, Woolf, and many more, and read by a cast of incredible narrators including Iwan Rheon, Ben Allen, Karen Cass, Nathan Osgood, amongst others, this is an essential addition to your library.

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The Ultimate Ghost Stories Collection is a fully indexed collection of classic ghost stories, read by three Audie-winning narrators. Included here are stories by Henry James, M.R. James, Edgar Allan Poe, Charles Dickens, Edith Wharton and Washington Irving.

Officer Noel Carlson isn't out to anyone in small-town Stratton, Pennsylvania, so a relationship is out of the question. That doesn't stop him from wanting one, though. When a night-shift call brings him face-to-thonged-butt with a hired stripper whose girl-party gig went terribly wrong, Noel takes pity on the guy and lets him go. But he can't get the encounter out of his mind.

Featuring an introduction by President Jimmy Carter The Home Depot cofounder and owner of the NFL's Atlanta Falcons and MLS's Atlanta United shares a vision and a roadmap for values-based business. Arthur M. Blank believes that for good companies, purpose and profit can-and should-go hand in...

At Clean Slate Ranch, the men are rugged, the trails are rocky and lassos aren’t only used for roping horses For Colt Woods, Clean Slate Ranch is home. The dude ranch in Northern California helped him heal from a devastating breakup. So when his ex-Dom, the man who broke his heart, waltzes...

This book collects seven short stories by some of England's best turn-of-the-(last)-century's writers. The collection begins with the humor of J. M. Barrie, of Peter Pan fame. A later and equally humorous story is by Israel Zangwill, also widely known for his exposures of social and economic problems. The immensely popular Marie Corelli’s contribution is the last, and among the most moving. (NB: Though a less prominent writer than some represented here, Corelli was so popular that her literary sales exceeded those of Arthur Conan Doyle, H. G. Wells and Rudyard Kipling – combined.) In short...

A great collection of 12 classic stories about ghosts and the supernatural. Included are stories by Thomas Hardy, Fitz-James O'Brien, and Margaret Oliphant. Recommended for fans of classic ghost stories of yesteryear. - Summary by Phyllis Vincelli

This collection of tales transports the listener to a time when staircases creaked in old manor houses, and a candle could be blown out by a gust of wind—or by a passing ghost. Penned by some of the greatest Victorian novelists and masters of the ghost story genre, each comes to life in this vivid rendition.

A collection of strange and often grisly tales by some of the world's greatest writers, ranging from mildly unsettling to hair-raising.

Seven legendary unproduced screenplays, resurrected and reinvented for BBC Radio 4 The annals of movie history are full of lost treasures – spectacular scripts from world-renowned writers that could have been classics, had they only been made. Now, for the first time, some of these forgotten...

If life with your teen has become a battleground, it's time to take action. This empathic book shows how. Trusted psychologists who have worked with thousands of families give you the tools you need to overcome defiance and get teen behavior back on track. Vivid stories and answers to frequently asked questions help you put the techniques into action. The updated second edition incorporates new scientific research on why some teens have more problems with self-control than others.

First of the famous Rover Boys books by future Hardy Boys creator Edward Stratemeyer (under the pseudonym Arthur M Winfield), this is an introduction to the fun-loving teenage Rover Brothers -- Dick, Tom & Sam. Virtual orphans, they are sent by their prudish Uncle Randolph to a military boarding school and their adventures soon begin! (Summary by BellonaTimes)

This installment in the Rover Boys' Series follows the adventures of the three Rover brothers—Dick, Tom, and Sam—as they embark on a journey down the Mississippi River and into the plains. The story centers around their exploration, thrilling escapades, and encounters with both old foes and new characters, hinting at a mystery to unravel at the Red Rock Ranch. At the start of the tale, the Rover boys are enjoying a leisurely trip on a houseboat, engaging in light-hearted banter and excitement as they navigate the river. Their adventures take a turn when they encounter a lumber raft that ...

This is the sixth book in “The Second Rover Boys Series for Young Americans,” there having been twenty books in the first series. We are now following the adventures of a new generation of Rover boys who had been sent to boarding school, Colby Hall, but then venture out into cowboy country. How about, Bonfire Night, Professor Duke’s Secret, The Cattle Stampede, and The Mountain Lion? - Summary by Larry Wilson Arthur M. Winfield is a pen name used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate for the Rover Boys series.

I present this new Rover Boys story, which tells of the doings of Dick, Tom, and Sam and their friends during an outing on one of our great rivers,—an outing full of excitement and fun and with a touch of a rather unusual mystery. During the course of the tale some of the old enemies of the Rover Boys turn up, but our heroes know, as of old, how to take care of themselves; and all ends well. - Summary by Arthur Winfield Arthur M. Winfield is a pen name used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate for the Rover Boys series.

Rover Boys on Land and Sea takes the brothers from the bustling streets of San Francisco to the vast South Seas. When a series of mishaps leads them to a deserted island, they must rely on their survival skills to make it back home. A thrilling tale of exploration, shipwreck, and adventure.

Rover Boys at Big Bear Lake follows a new generation of Rover Boys as they find themselves in a heated rivalry at summer camp. With wild animals, thrilling rescues, and unexpected twists, this story captures the excitement and challenges of the great outdoors.

Rover Boys Winning a Fortune is a high-energy adventure featuring the mischievous Rover brothers as they chase down a stolen fortune, uncover secrets at sea, and outwit their enemies. With action, humor, and mystery, this installment in the beloved series delivers excitement for listeners of all ages.

While most of his friends have moved on to "real" careers, Jon Buchanan is content skating through life as a part-time waiter and gay porn star. Firmly single thanks to a previous relationship disaster, he focuses his spare time on Henry, a dear friend dying of cancer. And with Henry's happiness paramount, Jon is on a mission to help Henry meet his recently discovered grandson.