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From the New York Times Bestselling author of Running With Scissors comes the story of one man trying to out-drink his memories, outlast his demons, and outrun his past. "I was addicted to "Bewitched" as a kid. I worshipped Darren Stevens the First. When he'd come home from work and Samantha...

The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment by Jeremiah Burroughs is a classic work featuring clear and simple instructions on how to be content as a Christian. Burroughs will teach you that contentment lies in subtraction, not addition; that the workings of Christianity are nothing like what you thought them to be; and that once you have learned the way from Christ's word, you will be able to attain contentment as you never before imagined.

Nominated for the 2009 Audiobook of the Year "As a little boy, I had a dream that my father had taken me to the woods where there was a dead body. He buried it and told me I must never tell. It was the only thing we'd ever done together as father and son, and I promised not to tell. But unlike...

Six complete audiobooks for the price of one - six of the finest classic adventures ever written, narrated in full. The Hound of the Baskervilles sends Sherlock Holmes onto the fog-covered moors of Dartmoor to face a centuries-old curse. The Return of Tarzan pulls the jungle lord back into a...

John Carter awakens in an alien landscape, mysteriously transported from Earth to the red planet of Mars. As a former Confederate soldier, he finds himself not just an outsider, but a pivotal player in the fierce political struggles of Martian tribes. Here, towering Thark warriors and elegant Heliumites vie for power, and Carter must navigate a world filled with betrayal, honor, and the thrill of battle.In this gripping tale of adventure and discovery, Carter's journey unfolds as he transforms from a reluctant hero into a legendary swordsman, earning the respect of the Martians and the ...

A Princess of Mars is a science fantasy novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, the first of the Barsoom series. Set on Mars, the story is full of heroic feats and interplanetary romance, against the background of a dying planet with an increasingly arid environment. The humanoid Red Martians who are allies of the protagonist, Carter, control the planet’s system of canals. When Dejah Thoris, the Princess of Helium is captured by the Tharks, Carter recues her.

The case began in New Brunswick, New Jersey, in 1922 and lasted for over a decade. The killer has never been found, and the case continues to fascinate true-crime aficianados. A bon vivant Episcopal minister, a not-so-virginal soprano in his choir. The wealthy wife. Her oddball brother. Their furtive maid. The snooping congregants. The bumbling detectives. And in the denouement, a trial, one of the more notable of America’s Jazz Age, covered by the likes of Damon Runyon, Dorothy Dix and James Thurber. All of it hanging on the dramatic testimony of a single, strange witness.

A New York Times bestseller! “Lively and absorbing. . ." — The New York Times Book Review "Engrossing." —Wall Street Journal “Entertaining and well-researched . . . ” —Houston Chronicle Three noted Texan writers combine forces to tell the real story of the Alamo, dispelling the myths...

In this funny, nightmarish masterpiece of imaginative excess, grotesque characters engage in acts of violent one-upmanship, boundless riches mangle a corner of Africa into a Bacchanalian utopia, and technology, flesh and violence fuse with and undo each other. A fragmentary, freewheeling novel...

A classic of literature and the author's best-known work. Tarzan has been called one of the best known literary characters in the world. Adapted many times for cinema. Now a major motion picture for summer 2016.

For six long Martian months, John Carter has haunted the terrifying Temple of the Sun. Inside the walls of this mysterious revolving tower is his beloved wife, Dejah Thoris, the beautiful princess of Barsoom. Worse yet, his wife is trapped there with the lovely but wicked Phaidor, who has sworn to make John Carter her own - even if it means murder. How can Carter gain access to the Temple, whose doors swing open only once a year? And when he does find his way inside, will he find Dejah Thoris's welcoming embrace - or her corpse?

Soldier and adventurer John Carter tells the story of how he returns to the planet Mars to be reunited with his love, the Martian princess Dejah Thoris. With his great friend Tars Tarkas, mighty Jeddak of Thark, Carter sets out in search of his princess. But Dejah Thoris has vanished. And Carter becomes trapped in the legendary Eden of Mars, from which none has ever escaped alive.

From the creator of Tarzan of the Apes comes a classic interplanetary adventure. Tan Hadron of Hastor takes on a diabolical plot to conquer all of Barsoom. When his heart's desire is kidnapped, Hadron embarks on a planet-wide quest to stop a maniacal Jeddak bent on world domination. He must overcome fiendish science gone mad to prevent the fall of all Barsoom.

For our conversation is in heaven. With this single line, the apostle Paul defines the whole of the Christian life. In A Treatise of Conversing in Heaven and Walking with God, Jeremiah Burroughs unfolds the rich biblical truth that the Christian’s “conversation” – his manner of life...

A princess vanishes. A prince stands accused. Across the red planet, a desperate pursuit begins. When Thuvia of Ptarth disappears, suspicion falls on Carthoris of Helium, son of the legendary John Carter. Determined to clear his name and rescue the woman he loves, Carthoris races across Barsoom...

Фантастико-приключенческий роман классика мирового жанра Эдгара Райса Берроуза, открывающий знаменитый цикл о Пеллюсидаре. Изобретатель Абнер Перри и молодой аристократ Дэвид Иннес отправляются под землю на уникальном стальном кроте-буре и пробивают земную кору, попадая в таинственный подземный мир Пеллюсидар. Здесь нет ночи, солнце вечно видит в зените, а на бескрайних просторах обитают доисторические монстры, птерозавры и разумная раса летающих ящеров — махаров, поработившая дикие человеческие племена.

When Tarzan stumbles upon a hidden civilization of tiny warriors known as the Minunians, he finds himself thrust into a battle for survival and understanding. These fierce little people, with their own customs and conflicts, present both a challenge and an opportunity for the legendary lord of the jungle. As Tarzan navigates their world, he grapples with the balance between power and wisdom, forcing him to confront not only their warlike nature but his own instincts as a protector. Throughout this gripping audiobook, listeners will journey alongside Tarzan as he uncovers the mysteries of the ...

When a renowned archaeologist vanishes while searching for the enigmatic Lost Tribe of the Wiramwazi Mountains, the call for help reaches only one man, Tarzan of the Apes. Raised by the jungle’s fiercest creatures, Tarzan possesses an unparalleled understanding of the wilderness and its secrets. But his journey into Africa's heart reveals more than he bargained for. As Tarzan navigates treacherous terrain, he encounters not only savage tribes and deadly beasts but also a mysterious lost land with twin cities that guard ancient secrets. These cities, steeped in history and legend, hold the ...

When Dick and Doc, two adventurous cousins who look like twins, board a train to visit their cousin Tarzan, they expect a thrilling getaway. But their journey takes a wild turn when the train derails, tossing them into the depths of the uncharted African jungle. As they explore their surroundings, they stumble upon a world teeming with danger, exotic creatures, and hidden mysteries. The jungle is alive with challenges, from fierce predators to ancient tribes, testing their courage and resourcefulness at every turn. With each twist and turn, Dick and Doc must navigate not only the treacherous ...

When a mysterious stranger washes ashore, Tarzan faces an unexpected challenge that will change the course of his life forever. In "Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle," Edgar Rice Burroughs thrusts our hero into a world of lost kingdoms and hidden treasures, where the stakes are higher than ever. This time, Tarzan must protect not only his jungle family but also the very fabric of his existence against invaders who threaten both his home and the secrets of the wild. As Tarzan journeys beyond the familiar confines of his jungle, he encounters powerful foes and unexpected allies. The allure of ancient ...