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A rich and varied collection of classic short stories by British writers: 'Quality' by John Galsworthy, 'The Mark on the Wall' by Virginia Woolf, 'The Horse Dealer’s Daughter' by D. H. Lawrence, 'The Ticking of the Clock' by Louisa Baldwin, 'The Fiddler of the Reels' by Thomas Hardy, 'The Return' by R. Murray Gilchrist, 'Kew Gardens' by Virginia Woolf, 'Seashore Macabre' by Hugh Walpole, 'Satan’s Circus' by Eleanor Smith, 'The Coffin Merchant' by Richard Middleton....

Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart. They can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. The zenith of Empire is bookended by two catastrophic wars that slaughter vast swathes of humanity. And yet authors manage to record and create fragile libraries of humanity, its talents, its dreams and increasingly its nightmares.

Throughout the long centuries of human history is the want, and the need, to share information, to exchange ideas and for that knowledge and experience, for curiosity and learning, to be the basis of a civil society. In this volume we offer up a small selection of talents whose time has now come again.

The world's most forward-looking CEOs recognize the real challenge facing business today: a fundamental shift in the nature of commerce. While sustainability programs, government action, and nonprofits are all parts of the solution, CEOs and other leaders must focus on social, environmental, and economic benefits - not only because it will make the world a better place but because it will ensure lasting profitability and success in the business climate of tomorrow.

The Coronavirus Bible is what happens when a bunch of Christian comedians get together (virtually) during quarantine to raise money to support those in need. This coronavirus comedy bible will not only raise a laugh, but also raise funds to help those in need. And since laughter is also good medicine, you’ll be helping yourself, too. Honest.

Coffin Blossoms. A reminder that hope does spring eternal. In death itself, there is often beauty, life, and on rare occasions, even humor. The 24 stories in this anthology straddle the line between humor and horror in unique ways. Some wearing a wry smile. Others with tongue firmly in cheek. Ghosts, demons, vampires, myths, monsters, and murderers turned on their heads and shaken ‘til dizzy, then presented for you here, in Coffin Blossoms....

A fascinating collection of classic short stories featuring unusual ways of making a living, including 'The Umbrella-Mender' by Beatrice Harraden, 'The Triumphs of a Taxidermist' by H. G. Wells, 'A Pair of Silk Stockings' by Kate Chopin, 'A Skinful of Trouble' by Arthur Morrison, 'White Magic' by Ella d'Arcy, 'A Deal in Ostriches' by H. G. Wells, and many more.

A brilliant virtuoso of violence, Richard Marcinko rose through Navy ranks to create and command one of this country's most elite and classified counterterrorist units, SEAL TEAM SIX. Now this thirty-year veteran recounts the secret missions and Special Warfare madness of his worldwide military...

Welcome to the On Topic podcast where long time friends Richard and John pick a new topic each episode and take a funny look at it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Richard Marcinko wrote his bestselling autobiography, Rogue Warrior, he and co-writer John Weisman were bound by government restrictions and could only tell a fraction of his incredible story. Now the tales he could not tell, the secrets he could not reveal explode in ROGUE WARRIOR II: RED...

A poetic long-form tale of girls, ghouls, and school dances alongside other horrors of adolescence weave a contemporary twist with Edgar Allan Poe and pop culture references.

The question of Irish home rule was the pivotal political issue in British and Irish politics from the late 1800s to the early 1900s. Published in 1887, this collection showcases compelling articles advocating for the measure. Although Irish home rule was officially sanctioned in 1914, its implementation was postponed until after World War I. The authors aim to address the complex issues surrounding the governance of Ireland with a balanced perspective, offering this volume to the public in hopes of steering thoughtful discussion back to the foundational principles that underpin these matters,...

Dive into a thought-provoking critique of classical socialism through a series of engaging letters addressed to Mr. Smith. Authored by the former editor of the New York-based Common Cause magazine, this work offers insightful commentary and analysis that challenges conventional perspectives. Summary by KevinS.

Join me on an exciting journey as I recount some of the most extraordinary naval battles in history. We’ll start with the legendary Battle of Salamis in 480 B.C., where Themistocles of Athens demonstrated his belief that he who commands the sea commands all. Our voyage will conclude with the dramatic Battle of Tsushima, marking a pivotal moment that shifted the tide of naval supremacy from West to East, echoing the lessons of Salamis more than two millennia prior. While I’ll highlight British naval victories from Sluys to Trafalgar, I’ll also celebrate the skill, bravery, and innovation ...

A podcast where three gay best friends catch up on our dumb gay lives and dish on the latest headlines from politics, pop culture, and entertainment. Join us, won't you?

This book was written over some time, with my father reading through the Bible 80 times before his 80th birthday. It was in those many hours of reading and studying the word that he put down this work of scriptures all connecting and glorifying Jesus. My prayer is it would impact whoever listens to this book and that we all will receive a deeper and meaningful relationship with Christ.

In 1890 W. B. Yeats and Ernest Rhys founded a poetry club. Based mainly at Fleet Street’s immortal ‘Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese’ pub, with occasional appearances at the Domino room in the Café Royal, poets gathered together to dine and drink. Whilst it was based on a core of poets, many others attended on an ad hoc basis including Oscar Wilde, Francis Thompson & Lord Alfred Douglas. The camaraderie, banter and poetry that played out in their dreams, ambitions and for many, their difficult lives led Yeats to call them ‘the tragic generation’.

Lakes might be the most misunderstood bodies of water on earth. And while they may seem commonplace, without lakes our world would never be the same. In this revealing look at these lifegiving treasures, John Richard Saylor shows us just how deep our connection to still waters run.

The Preaching While Black Podcast is a podcast dedicated to the the calling, craft, and content of the Black preaching tradition. In each episode, the show's host, Pastor John C. Richards, Jr. sits down with guests to discuss their own stories as Black preachers.

Pastor Kamarr Richée and Pastor John Richards are two twins who are going to ask hard questions about God, life, and loving others. Well, at least that is the plan, but they can't promise you they won't make jokes and crack up along the way. Luckily, they both have amazing and brilliant wives to keep them in line as they look to create a community of people who simply want to live, laugh and love all in the name of Jesus.