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The 40 legends, fairy tales and folklore stories in this book belong to the Yoruba. They relate the adventures of men and animals, and try to explain the mysteries of Nature—Why Women have Long Hair,...

Herein are 32 Victorian Christmas poems and stories for children compiled from various sources by John Halsted of Abela Publishing. The 16 stories are drawn from that bountiful library of French, Spanish...

A collection of prayers handed down to us from the first centuries of the Christian Church. Early prayers provide a unique insight in Christian worship of the first few centuries after the Crucifixion.

This new anthology of poems, favourites from the nation's longest-running and best-loved request programme for verse, moves with the seasons, following the turning year from John Clare's 'pale splendour...

BBC Radio 4's Poetry Please is the longest-running broadcast of verse anywhere in the world. First aired in 1979, the programme, a request show which broadcasts to two million listeners a week, has become...

'What will survive of us is love.' In this new anthology poets from across the ages lead us on a journey of love in its many forms. From Shakespeare to Rossetti, Keats to Auden, Byron to Browning an...

Great Epochs in American History, Described by Famous Writers from Columbus to Wilson, is an editorial work by American journalist and historian Francis W. Halsey. The aim has been to present striking...

On 24 February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine in a major escalation of the Russo-Ukrainian War, which began in 2014. The invasion has likely resulted in tens of thousands of deaths on both sides and caused...

The TALMUD is a dense and intricate collection of Jewish legal and ethical teachings, anecdotes, and commentary. Dating back to the 3rd to 5th centuries, this text plays a crucial role in interpreting...

Legend Land is a four-volume anthology compiled by G. Basil Barham. It is a collection of some of the old tales told in those western parts of Britain served by the Great Western Railway. Table of Contents:...

In 'The Greatest Eras in American History,' Various Authors offer a comprehensive exploration of key periods that have shaped the American nation. Through a series of well-researched essays, this book...

Geneva Convention — Protocol I is a seminal piece of literature that outlines the guidelines for the protection of victims of international armed conflicts. Written in a clear and concise style, this...

Pariah in Paradise is an anthology of pooled efforts by a new generation of poets coming to the fore with a host of contemporary issues emanating from their resonating voices. This anthology is a gorgeous...

Tupac Shakur is not just a posthumous hip-hop icon. In the years since his September 1996 murder, he has attained a status that led some to coin him 'the Black Elvis'. More successful as a recording artist...

The Talmud is a comprehensive and intricate compilation of Jewish law and tradition that has been studied and revered for centuries. This literary masterpiece is written in a unique style of commentary...

Hawaiian Legends & Myths is a collection of books by William Drake Westervelt, one of Hawaii's foremost authorities on island folklore. It contains five books Westervelt wrote about Hawaiian legends,...

The Douay–Rheims Bible is a translation of the Bible from the Latin Vulgate into English made by members of the English College, Douai, in the service of the Catholic Church. The New Testament portion...

Sometimes it's hard to keep looking up at the stars when the gutter we're in seems so full of sh*t. But isn't that why we need poetry? Oscar Wilde wrote some of his best poetry when he was in prison for...

Savor classic erotic literature from throughout the ages with Erotic Classics I and II. Erotic Classics I includes Vatsyayana’s Kama Sutra, The Memoirs of Fanny Hill by John Cleland, Justine by Marquis...

Savor classic erotic literature from throughout the ages with Erotic Classics I and II. Erotic Classics II includes the anonymously-written The Lustful Turk, The Romance of Lust, and The Way of a Man...

Get lost with five classic tales of castaways. Classic Cast-Away Stories includes Daniel Defoe’s The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe and The Farther Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, The English Hermit...

When the empty house across the way appears to be suddenly occupied, the elderly Sophonisba enlists her equally elderly admirer, Jabez Jarber, and her servant, Trottle, to get to the bottom of the mystery....

Explore the origins of the mystery genre with these seven classic tales of suspense and intrigue from Edgar Allan Poe, Wilkie Collins, John Buchan, and others. Classic Mysteries includes: “The Murders...

Experience the beginning of American literature with these classic stories from authors such as James Fenimore Cooper, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Edgar Allan Poe. Early American Classics includes: The Scarlet...

Immerse yourself in French history and culture with these five classic stories. Selected French Classics includes Alexandre Dumas’ The Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo, Les Miserables and...

April 15, 2012 marks the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, arguably the 20th century’s most famous peacetime sea disaster. Titanic at 100 commemorates the anniversary by bringing together...

This short publication is a collection of thirty poems, generously donated by those who are, or have been, in prison. The author profits from this title will go to support the invaluable work of the Prison...

Our image of Jesus Christ is mostly based upon the tradition which can be found in the New Tes-tament. The four canonical gospels share the same basic outline of the life of Jesus. Preached for centuries...

Our image of Jesus Christ is mostly based upon the tradition which can be found in the New Tes-tament. The four canonical gospels share the same basic outline of the life of Jesus. Preached for centuries...

The International is a groundbreaking anthology that showcases a diverse range of voices from around the world, spanning different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives. Each story in this collection...