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"A bountiful smorgasbord of classic and lesser known stories by accomplished Kentucky writers who provide a feast for readers of modern short fiction." -Ann Charters, author of The Story and Its Writer
With an introduction by Wade Hall
Morris Grubbs has sifted through vintage classics, little-known gems, and stunning debuts to assemble this collection of forty stories by popular and critically acclaimed writers. In subtle and profound ways,...
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A compelling anthology of Black voices from England, America, Africa and the Caribbean who together reflect Black experience in Britain.
A compelling anthology of Black voices from England, America, Africa and the Caribbean, from people who lived, worked, campaigned and travelled in Britain from the eighteenth to the early twentieth century. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library.
Professor Hakim Adi, shortlisted for the Wolfson history prize,...
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A collection of short stories from such favorites as Wilkie Collins, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Rudyard Kipling are joined by others written anonymously in this anthology which will have you scratching your head and listening just a bit longer to discover the key to the mysteries.
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Four years of Penny Dread Tales have revealed some fantastic talent. In this edition we've collected the cream of the crop. Herein lies the very Best of Penny Dread Tales: fourteen stories of boiler-splitting steampunk with a blend of sci-fi, paranormal, western, and horror. These stories will take you on a thrilling ride and you will love every minute of it! Including stories by: Cayleigh Hickey, Aaron Michael Ritchey, J.M. Franklin, Gerry Huntman,...
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Young fans and reluctant readers can get to know the most iconic heroes from the Skywalker saga! Featuring the vibrant illustration style from the celebrated Galaxy of Adventures animation shorts, this bind-up of level 1 readers includes five stories about Obi-Wan, Leia, Luke, Rey, and the ever-popular droids C-3PO, R2-D2, and BB-8! The World of Reading early readers are designed to offer reluctant readers books they will want to read by featuring...
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Weihnachten – das Fest der Besinnlichkeit und Liebe?! Eher der Hiebe, mit denen verhasste Ehepartner ins Jenseits befördert werden sollen. Aber nicht nur das: ein Banküberfall, ein gestohlenes Pralinenrezept und eine Bombendrohung während des Weihnachtsgottesdienstes sorgen für eine ganz und gar nicht festliche Stimmung. Von Heilbronn bis Ulm wird in der Vorweihnachtszeit und am Heiligen Abend gemordet, Rache geübt und Verrat gewittert. Mit...
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As the title claims, the book is a real collection of the best examples of the American humorous literature. The editor gathers valuable pieces by the prominent authors like Washington Irving, Benjamin Franklin, Mark Twain and many more. It was compiled at the turn of the 19th and 20th century and its aim was to bring relaxing notes into the craze for moral seriousness in all literature, which was characteristic of that period.
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Vroom! George rides in a racecar in this amazing storybook. Based on the hit show airing on Nick Jr.
Peppa and George are inside watching television on a sunny day when Granny Pig sends them outside to play. Grandpa Pig builds George his very own racecar, and Peppa and George soon discover that real-life racing is better than watching it on television! Based on the hit show on Nick Jr. Includes a special sheet about teaching children to be supportive....
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Do your young readers love choose-your-own-adventure books but get confused with all of the page turns? Does your reluctant reader give up when faced with too many storyline options? The Up2U Adventures chapter books have the multiple-storyline feel but aren't as confusing for reluctant readers! Readers follow an engaging, character-driven storyline and then make the last major decision for the character from three options. The ending is Up2U.
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11) Short Stories for Children: Bedtime Stories and Classic Fairy Tales to Help Your Kids Fall Asleep
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If You're Looking for Enthralling, Magical Fairy Tales to Help Your Child Relax and Find Comfort at Night, Then Keep Reading!
Are you looking for a great bedtime routine for your child that will help them wind down after a hectic day of school and play?
Do you want to cultivate your child's creativity and sense of wonder using some of the great classics of our time?
Who doesn't?!
Every parent wants two things for their children: One is to live...
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Uller is a corporate world where the natives (silicon humanoids with four arms and a face like a lizard) are ruled by Terro-Human Company. Natives, who outnumber humans, but aren't as advanced, have had it up with the imperialist Company and start a rebellion which will see many dead on both sides.
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"Ypres and the Battles of Ypres" by Various, Pneu Michelin. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal...
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DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Fifteen Comforts of Matrimony: Responses From Women" by Various. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of...
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The following book is a playing guide to an interactive game using poems. Called 'The Oracle of the Poets', the game starts with the person who holds the book asking a question, for instance, "What is your character?" Then, the individual questioned selects a random number between 1 to 60 under that chapter, such as, for example, No. 3, and the questioner would later read aloud the answer No. 3, which will be the Oracle for this person.
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This book is a collection of letters and poems written by various members of Louisa May Alcott's family to mostly, other members of the family. It reveals a great deal about the type of family life that existed between them and the love they had for each other. It is helpful to add more depth to the characters in "Little Women" because they so closely resemble Alcott's own family.
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DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Folk-Lore and Legends: English" by Various. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
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DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Old New England Traits" by Various. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
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