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The half millennium between the creation of the English nation in around 550 and the Norman Conquest in 1066 was a formative one. This groundbreaking series rediscovers the Anglo-Saxons through vivid portraits of thirty incredible men and women, as told by their contemporary admirers. Nobel...

THE PERFECT NIGHTTIME READ - DESIGNED TO CALM YOUR MIND FOR A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP *Introduced by Lucy Mangan* Recommended by RED magazine * 'Dreamy' STYLIST 'Calm and restore an anxious mind before sleep... the most beautiful book that will, without a doubt, put you in the mood for some ZZZZs.'...

Major Rodger Y. Murphy should have died when his helicopter crashed off the coast of Mogadishu in November, 1993. Instead, he woke up in August, 2125, in a binary star system 152 light years from home. Without any memory of the otherworldly abductors who spirited them away in cold sleep, Murphy and 100 other “Lost Soldiers” have been retrieved and awakened by officers of the Consolidated Terran Republic. Promising to return to the 55 Tauri B system after completing a distant mission, they leave the twentieth century castaways with a daunting objective.

Classic vintage highlights from the much-loved radio soap The world's longest-running drama, The Archers has delighted audiences ever since its launch on 1 January 1951. Today, over five million fans across generations and across the world tune in, hooked on the epic saga of everyday life in the...

The nine narrative episodes of Volume Four of the Emmy® Award-winning Netflix Original series Love, Death + Robots. Featuring bestselling authors and screenwriters from all over the globe, curated by filmmakers Tim Miller and David Fincher, and Supervising Director Jennifer Yuh Nelson. Introduction by John Scalzi, with stories by John Scalzi, Stant Litore, Siobhan Carroll, Bruce Sterling, John McNichol, Dave Hutchinson, Marc Laidlaw, and Robert Bisi & Andy Lyon.

Up Close with Lee Kuan Yew gathers some of the vivid memories of 37 people who have worked or interacted closely with Lee Kuan Yew in some way or other, from when he was at Raffles College in 1941 right up to his demise in 2015. Among these are his 13 Principal Private Secretaries and Special Assistants who lived and breathed Mr Lee for a few years each, and Mdm Yeong Yoon Ying, his Press Secretary of over 20 years.

Gathering ten modern masters of the strange and unsettling, Unquiet Guests sets fire to the blueprints and reimagines the haunted house from the foundations up. From dreamlike visions of an abandoned future mansion to a sentient building grown tired of its owners, these rooms echo with whispers of the disenfranchised and the lost.

This edition encompasses the best short fiction ever written for children. The beloved, enchanting fairy tales, such as of Cinderella and the Sleeping Beauty, thrilling stories packed with the adventures of Sindbad and Aladdin, excerpts from iconic works such as Oliver Twist and Gulliver’s Travels—all this and many more stories that inform, educate, entertain, and enthral children and fill them with wonder and fire up their imagination, have been included in this covetable collection.

A Word Is Not A Sparrow is a diverse anthology of stories set amid Russian repression through the centuries; personal narrator testimony about the impact in America of immigrant grandparents from Ukraine and elsewhere; powerful fables and allegories that deliver universal messages about displacement, migration, and human connection; and classic Cossack folk tales that are a touchstone of Ukrainian culture. Listen as we let these words fly out around the world.

“Torah”, the Hebrew word for instruction or law, is the collective name for the first five Books of the Tanakh, or Jewish Bible: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy. They first appeared widely in written form among English-speaking Christians with the Geneva Bibles of the 16th century. This 21st century modernization of that text is called the Revised Geneva Translation. It is intended to make the Received Text as actionable as possible to a modern audience.

In Discourses on the First Decade of Titus Livius, the posthumous work of the renowned author of The Prince, Machiavelli delves into the valuable lessons history offers for contemporary governance. This insightful exploration focuses on the first ten books of Livys Ab urbe condita, which chronicles Romes growth from the mythical reign of Romulus to the conclusion of the Third Samnite War in 293 BCE. Comprising three books and 142 numbered chapters‚an intriguing parallel to Livy‚s own extensive history‚Machiavellis analysis sheds light on the internal dynamics of Rome shaped by public ...

Dive into Volume 3 of the Reformation Collection, where we begin with John Calvins insightful summary of the Bibles contents from the preface to the Geneva Bible. We also explore Catherine Parrs poignant Prayers or Meditations, a Protestant counterpart to Thomas à Kempis The Imitation of Christ. The volume recounts gripping accounts of trials and martyrdoms, including the last martyr of Scotland, Walter Mill, and John Bradfords anonymous testimony of Protestants during the reign of Mary I. Hear about the courageous examination of Hugh Latimer in his old age and the execution of Henry Grey, ...

Dive into the Coffee Break Collection with our latest theme, Love and Relationships. This curated selection features 20 engaging short stories, each ranging from 3 to 15 minutes—perfect for your work breaks, commutes, workouts, or any moment when you crave a complete tale in a flash. Explore the many facets of love, including romance, marriage, family ties, friendships, workplace dynamics, and even the unique bonds we share with animals. [Summary by Rosie]

In The Lords of the Housetops, the enigmatic world of cats unfolds through the imaginative narratives of 13 talented authors. This thoughtfully curated collection of stories captures the complexity, charisma, and cleverness of felines, making it as delightful and intricate as the creatures themselves. (Summary by Amy Larch Gramour)

Dive into the eighth installment of our delightful coffee break series, featuring a curated collection of public domain works that range from 3 to 15 minutes in length. Perfect for those moments when you need a quick escape—whether during a work break, commute, workout, or any time you crave a complete story in just a few minutes. This animal-themed collection showcases enchanting tales and essays about the diverse creatures that inhabit our world, from land to sea and sky! [Summary by Rosie]

Join us on a journey through heartwarming tales that celebrate the bond between humans and their beloved dogs. Each story captures the essence of companionship, loyalty, and the adventures that unfold on lonely trails. - Summary by David Wales

Dive into the enchanting world of Birds and Nature, a captivating monthly publication from the Nature Study Publishing Company of Chicago. Between 1897 and 1907, this magazine delighted readers with a delightful mix of short poems, engaging anecdotes, and fascinating descriptions of birds, animals, and various natural wonders, all beautifully illustrated with vibrant color plates. Experience the charm of nature through the eyes of J. M. Smallheer as he brings to life the wonders of the natural world.

In interviews ranging from 1963 to 2009, Shirley Bassey talks about her childhood in Tiger Bay; being a tomboy, and how she began her singing career. As well as clothes, concerts and controversially performing in Sun City (South Africa) she also talks in detail about her long career in show...

Remember frolicking outside during the long, jubilant days of summer? This vibrant collection invites listeners to breathe deeply and return to that “carefree” season. From riding bikes with friends through the neighborhood, to hopping the ferry to Boblo Island, catching catfish along the river, dancing on warm nights to Afrobeats and jazz music, and cooling off in the Swimmobile, those sun-drenched memories were often clouded by racism for the Detroiters in this evocative anthology.

A brand new collection of short stories featuring the legendary great detective Sherlock Holmes and penned by ten of the most acclaimed authors writing today. In 1887 A Study in Scarlet was published by a then little-known author called Arthur Conan Doyle. Doyle had almost given up on writing...