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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.

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.

This book contains the following works: Edgar Allan Poe: The Gold Bug, William Shakespeare: Romeo And Juliet, Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe: Faust, Mark Twain: Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Leo Tolstoy: The Death of Ivan Ilyich (Translator: Constance Garnett), Arthur Conan Doyle: The Lost World, Henry James: The Turn of the Screw, Antoine de Saint-Exupery: The Little Prince (Translator: Marina Zhigalova), Oscar Wilde: The Picture of Dorian Gray, Kate Chopin: The Awakening.

This captivating 1926 collection features sixteen thought-provoking essays on religion by prominent figures of the early 20th century, primarily authors. Originally published in The London Daily Express, the anthology includes the insights of notable writers such as Arnold Bennett, Hugh Walpole, and Rebecca West, alongside esteemed personalities like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Israel Zangwill. Join us on a reflective journey through their diverse perspectives on faith and spirituality, as compiled by David Wales.

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of the Broads of Norfolk and Suffolk, a remarkable natural ecosystem born from medieval peat excavations. Join us as we explore this unique landscape, teeming with diverse flora and fauna, some found nowhere else on Earth. Guided by the book’s author—a self-taught naturalist and the celebrated voice behind the pen name John Knowlittle—we’ll journey through the changing seasons of the Broads, discovering the vibrant life that thrives here. Tune in for an auditory stroll along these beautiful waterways, where well share captivating stories and ...

Published in 1907, Wild Life on a Norfolk Estuary by Arthur Henry Patterson stands as a testament to the seasonal beauty and rich natural history of the Norfolk Broads. This defining work is divided into two sections the first vividly captures the life around Breydon Water and the Broads through the changing seasons, while the second builds upon Patterson’s earlier work, Notes of an East Coast Naturalist. Known for his warmth, enthusiasm, and deep understanding of the region’s natural world, Patterson fostered connections with numerous fellow naturalists, including the avid ornithologist ...

Join us on a captivating journey through the Broadland region as we explore the remarkable insights of Arthur Henry Patterson, a self-taught naturalist with an extraordinary understanding of the local flora and fauna, particularly around Great Yarmouth and Breydon Water. A prolific author and a cherished contributor to the county newspaper under the pen name John Knowlittle, Patterson dedicated over 25 years to meticulously documenting the wildlife of the Broads. This book distills those extensive observations, showcasing the Norfolk Broads—the largest protected wetland in Britain—teeming ...

Arthur Henry Patterson, a passionate self-taught naturalist, dedicated his life to exploring and documenting the natural wonders of the Norfolk Broads, particularly around Breydon Water near his hometown of Great Yarmouth. Spanning approximately 75,000 acres (117 sq miles / 303 sq km), the Broads represent the largest protected wetland in Britain. AHP authored numerous books on Broadland and contributed articles to various nature societies and journals. He was also a beloved regular contributor to the local newspaper under the pen name John Knowlittle. The chapters of his book, *Through ...

Join Arthur Henry Patterson on a captivating adventure as he navigates the tranquil waterways of Broadland aboard his charmingly clumsy boat, The Walrus. Acquired for just £2 from His Majestys Custom House, this leaky vessel has been transformed into a beloved companion. As Arthur sails through the scenic beauty of the Broads, he shares enchanting tales of the wildlife and landscapes that surround him, engaging in delightful conversations with a riverside philosopher and even the ghost of St. Benets Abbey. A self-taught naturalist and writer, Arthur, also known by his pen name John Knowlittle...

Join Arthur Henry Patterson on an enchanting journey through the picturesque waterways of Broadland aboard his charmingly clumsy boat, The Walrus. Acquired for just £2 from His Majestys Custom House after the unfortunate sinking of the coal-ketch Crocus, this leaky vessel becomes the heart of Arthurs maritime adventures. As he navigates the serene waters, Arthur shares captivating stories of the flora and fauna that surround him, engaging in delightful conversations with a riverside philosopher and even the ghost of St. Benets Abbey. A self-taught naturalist and passionate chronicler of his ...

DES MEURTRES IMPOSSIBLES ! 9 nouvelles ou courts romans célèbres, mettant en scène des meurtres commis dans des lieux hermétiquement fermés. 9 énigmes qui sont autant de défis aux capacités de déduction et d'imagination de l'audiolecteur.

While we tend to think of the great thinkers as hailing from Ancient Greece, the 19th century has had more than its fair share of sharp minds. ‘500 Quotations from the Great Philosophers of the 19th Century’ is a collection of reflections, insights, and observations from some of the best brains of that era. A superb book for dipping in and out of, this makes a great gift for anyone with an interest in history or philosophy.

The Golden Age Restored is a stunning piece of alchemical work that is vivid in its descriptions and a Jungian utopia for dream analysis and analogy of the individuation process.

Familiarize-se com os filósofos mais importantes do século XIX através de uma cuidadosa selecção de 500 citações, introduzindo as suas principais ideias e delineando com clareza a estrutura do seu trabalho. Descubra novos aspectos ou aprofunde-se nos pensamentos de Henry-David Thoreau, Arthur Schopenhauer, Friedrich Nietzsche, Soren Kierkegaard, Ralph Waldo Emerson, para expandir a sua mente e conhecimento sobre a nossa cultura.

London’s East End has over the centuries been a magnet for immigration, innovation, culture, crime and a vast spectrum of other things. It is often seen as both part of and yet very distinct from the vast metropolis of London. Today it has been transformed from the often grimy, derelict and overcrowded area, that many of these stories describe, into a landscape of gentrification, sleek and shiny buildings and a booming economy. But here such noted talents as Arthur Morrison, Henry W. Nevinson, William Pett Ridge and Thomas Burke show the East End as it really was.

One of the most enduring themes in great literature is the eternal struggle between good and evil - often embodied in such devices as the werewolf, the doppelganger and the evil twin. This anthology presents a selection of the greatest short stories whose tension and drama revolves around the conflict of good and evil.

This is the audio program to play at home over Christmas or during the car journey to see relatives. Dylan Thomas, "The Little Match Girl," and "The Nutcracker" are read by Jenny Agutter with accompanying Tchaikovsky's music - this is a must for Christmas. It contains new recordings as well as some of the finest tracks from the Naxos AudioBooks catalogue.

A fresh look at the only president to serve nonconsecutive terms. Though often overlooked, Grover Cleveland was a significant figure in American presidential history. Having run for President three times and gaining the popular vote majority each time -- despite losing the electoral college in...

Bli bekant med de viktigaste filosoferna från 1800-talet genom ett noggrant urval av 500 citat som introducerar deras stora idéer och avgränsar strukturen i deras arbete med klarhet. Upptäck nya aspekter eller fördjupa dig i tankarna hos Henry-David Thoreau, Arthur Schopenhauer, Friedrich Nietzsche, Soren Kierkegaard, Ralph Waldo Emerson, för att utvidga ditt sinne och din kunskap om vår kultur.

It is human nature to create and compete. Both of these are brought together in sport. Many games began in distant eons and gradually adapted and became codified to those we know today. In this volume we celebrate, through the verse of so many well-known poets, sports of all kinds. Sports for the rich, sports for the poor and all manner in between. As Henry Newbolt would say, ‘Play up, play up, and play the game'.