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With a dynamic spirit, these great English poets made a conscious return to nostalgia and spiritual depth. Each chose a different path, but they are united in a love of moods, impressions, scenes, stories, sights and sounds. In this collection of more than forty poems are some of the finest and most memorable works in the English language.

Born into destitution, Cæ spent his entire life building a better life for himself. He forged himself a humble career, found himself love, and escaped the slums that shackled his destiny. All this, only for an accident to leave him in a coma for half a year. When he woke up, he found that he had lost everything. He had lost everything to a cruel, unjust world that consumed everything. And yet, he had gained a new power.

Haunting forty-year-old injuries. Inexperienced in foreign travel. No Spanish-speaking ability. Yet, the Camino de Santiago whispered its call: Come walk 500 miles across the French Pyrenees and northern Spain. Alone. What could go wrong?

Meet Pepper, swim team captain, chronic overachiever, and all-around perfectionist. Her family may be falling apart, but their massive fast-food chain is booming - mainly thanks to Pepper, who is barely managing to juggle real life while secretly running Big League Burger’s massive Twitter account. Enter Jack, class clown and thorn in Pepper’s side. He works in his family’s deli. His relationship with the business might be love/hate, but when Big League Burger steals his grandma’s iconic grilled cheese recipe, he’ll do whatever it takes to take them down, one tweet at a time.

Once the most notorious rivals in the music scene, pop princess Mackenzie Waters and punk rockstar Sam Blaze electrified audiences as their bands clashed on stage. But behind the scenes, their simmering tension grew into something more—until suddenly both bands fell apart, and the idea of Mackenzie and Sam did, too. Two years later, Sam has traded the rockstar lifestyle for a quiet life raising the son he didn’t know about. Meanwhile, Mackenzie is dealing with a postoperative change in her voice by only singing under a pseudonym.

Because of these brave martyrs, we have a church today; we have a country today; we have a world today. They gave their lives so that our church may survive and spread to the four corners of the Earth. The book covers various martyrs throughout history.

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

Churchill's Legacy describes how Churchill wielded his influence in postwar politics to enable the restoration of Europe through two key speeches in 1946. Having first helped bring victory to the Allies in 1945, Churchill went on to preserve the freedom of the world by gaining the support of the United States in the restoration of Europe. In Fulton, Missouri, Churchill alerted America to the reality of 'Uncle Joe' - a tyrant determined to dominate Europe at any cost.

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Joanna Lord was born on the beautiful island of Trinidad and Tobago as the youngest of six children. She grew up in modest surroundings, fueled by the vibrant and lively spirit of her small village. Her mother’s stories played a pivotal role in shaping Joanna's passion for writing, which began at an early age. She spent much of her youth crafting monologues and skits, performing them at her local church—a creative pursuit she continues to this day.

Explore the enchanting world crafted by Lord Dunsany, a pioneering Anglo-Irish writer and dramatist whose influence on fantasy literature is profound. Born in London in 1878, Dunsany drew inspiration from the evocative poetry of Algernon Swinburne, who famously mused, Time and the Gods are at strife, as well as the whimsical fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen. His unique storytelling style has left an indelible mark on the works of influential authors such as H. P. Lovecraft and Ursula K. Le Guin. The correspondence between Dunsany and Arthur C. Clarke, spanning from...

While he is primarily celebrated for his groundbreaking fantasy works, Lord Dunsany also penned a series of poignant sketches during World War One. This collection of essays, crafted during his time in France in 1916, reveals a deeper, more reflective side of the author—one that captures the somber realities of war with a profound sense of melancholy. - Summary by Alan Winterrowd

Step into the enchanting world of Tales of Wonder, originally published as The Last Book of Wonder, the tenth installment and sixth collection of original short stories by the celebrated Irish fantasy writer Lord Dunsany. Renowned for his profound influence on literary giants such as J. R. R. Tolkien, H. P. Lovecraft, and Ursula K. Le Guin, Dunsanys work captures the imagination like no other. First released in hardcover in London by Elkin Mathews in October 1916, with a Boston edition following shortly after, this collection showcases Dunsany’s preferred title in its American release. ...

Embark on a captivating coming-of-age journey as you follow Don Rodriguez through a swashbuckling road trip set in a mythical golden age of Spain. Excluded from inheriting his familys grand castle, Rodriguez is challenged to win his own estate and bride using his remarkable skills with both sword and mandolin. Along the way, he teams up with the endearing Morano, a Sancho Panza-like servant, and together they navigate a series of whimsical adventures filled with humor and intrigue. Lord Dunsany, a master of fantasy and a significant influence on literary giants like J.R.R. Tolkien and Neil ...

Dive into The Book of Wonder (1912), a captivating collection of fourteen enchanting tales by the legendary Lord Dunsany, a true pioneer of the fantasy genre. Filled with whimsy and wit, these delightful stories have inspired countless writers, including the likes of H.P. Lovecraft, Clark Ashton Smith, and Fritz Leiber. Prepare to be transported to realms of imagination! -Erik

Join me, ladies and gentlemen, if you find yourself weary of London and tired of the familiar world around you. Together, we will explore new realms of imagination and wonder, as inspired by Lord Dunsanys enchanting preface to The Book of Wonder.

Sent forth on a quest to bring magic to the Vale of Erl, the young lord Alveric obtains a sword of thunderbolt iron, and crosses the twilight border into Elfland, returning with the beautiful Princess Lirazel as his bride. But, for two people from different worlds, however much in love, happiness is not guaranteed, and in the fields, we know, where all things are subject to the remorseless march of time, nothing truly lives happily ever after.

After 700 years of being ruled by man, the Parliament of Erl is ready to be ruled by a magical lord. Obeying the immemorial custom, the lord of Erl sends his son Alveric to fetch the King of Elfland’s daughter, Lirazel, to be his bride. Alveric makes his way to Elfland, where time passes at a rate far slower than the real world, wins her hand, and they return to Erl together. Alveric and Lirazel marry and have a son, but marriage between a mortal and a fairy princess is never simple. Lirazel struggles to adapt to the customs of humans.

Moving between journal entry, memoir, and exposition, Audre Lorde fuses the personal and political as she reflects on her experience coping with breast cancer and a radical mastectomy. A Penguin Classic First published over forty years ago, The Cancer Journals is a startling, powerful account of...