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December - the 12th and closing month in the Gregorian calendar. Winter is upon the land, and the poets, including such as Keats, Shelley, Tennyson, Shakespeare, and Stevenson, share their views and thoughts.

Along with historical narrative, hear rare recordings of some of the most iconic people in history, including Robert Browning, Kenneth Landfrey, Florence Nightingale, Sir Henry Morton Stanley, PT Barnum, Sir Arthur Sullivan, Edwin Booth, General Nelson Miles, William Jennings Bryan and Garret A. Hobart. Recording obtained and published by Rick Sheridan.

Este relato comienza con los terribles forcejeos de Kent, que intenta defenderse de un grupo de hombres que quiere lincharle. Kent, que se niega a dejarse matar, logra tirarse al agua; desde allí, consigue subirse a una canoa, y empieza a remar alejándose a toda velocidad de la orilla. Uno de sus atacantes dice a los demás:- No os preocupéis; se dirige a la Llave del Dolor. De esa isla no ha vuelto nadie vivo.

Un joven periodista que trabaja para el Manhattan Illustrator se queja a un compañero de las exigencias de su jefe, al que llama el viejo gato capón, que además de hacerle trabajar todas las horas del día sólo le da reportajes tontos y vacíos. El último que le ha encargado tener listo para el día siguiente es sobre los animales del zoológico.

Unos investigadores descubren en tierras bretonas un cementerio lleno de calaveras, y encuentran el rastro de una antigua maldición que, según parece, fue hecha para intentar destruir a una familia. Hay un personaje del que nadie quiere hablar: el sacerdote negro, que perteneció a la familia maldita y murió en muy extrañas circunstancias.

Mientras pinta a la bella Tessie, el pintor contempla al trabajador de un cementerio que está enfrente de su estudio. Scott empieza a sentir como si, por solo mirarle, estuviera influenciando su pintura, que en vez de reflejar una sonrosada y lozana Tessie, empieza a mostrarla con la piel pálida y enfermiza. Tessie le cuenta que tiene un sueño recurrente sobre un coche fúnebre que conduce el trabajador del cementerio, y en el ataúd está... Pero el extraño símbolo amarillo da a entender que, posiblemente, no fue un sueño.

El protagonista de este relato visita la iglesia londinense de San Bernabé, y empieza a tener una sensación de miedo, que acaba descartando ante la belleza del templo. Empieza a escuchar el órgano, cuando de repente el organista se vuelve, le mira con una expresión de odio inimaginable, y después desaparece... ¡y, sin embargo, la música sigue sonando!Ya camino de su casa, intentando olvidar el absurdo episodio, siente un escalofrío cuando oye una voz salida de ninguna parte, de alguien que decía llamarse el Rey de Amarillo, susurrando a su alma.

El narrador empieza diciendo que quiere explicar todo lo que sabe de Yue-Laou y de Xin. Un poco más tarde se encuentra en una joyería con su amigo Godfrey. Mientras conversan se dan cuenta que una extraña criatura está saliendo del bolsillo de la chaqueta de Godfrey y asombrados especulan sobre su origen, pareciéndoles extraño que dios haya dado vida a un ser que parece inacabado.

The United States has July 4th, Ireland St Patrick’s Day and France Bastille Day. Most Nations celebrate a particular day as ‘theirs’. That day is when they turn to themselves; to reflect on the past, to revel in the present and to look forward to the future. For England 23rd April is St George’s Day. St George, a hero from bygone days, who slays dragons and pursues other mythic deeds, is part of childhood. But for modern times, for modern nations, a greater purpose is needed. For England St George is best now described as a principle.

Romanticism was a new movement in philosophy and the arts that began in the late 18th century when major political events shook the world, such as the French Revolution and American independence. It marked a distinct contrast to the prevailing Enlightenment ideals and in poetry represented a more personal intuitive, emotional and meditative expression with a back-to-nature imperative. It subsequently altered the way in which we perceive poetry and beyond as well as defining our own modern sensibilities to the arts.

The word still echoes in Wayne’s mind—like a whisper from the dark. That October day never left him. The day the screaming started. The day Bad Arnold took his friends for the abandoned mine. Now, decades later, the past is clawing its way back up from the dirt. If Wayne wants peace, he’ll have to face what waits below.

The Miraculous Prophecies, Predictions, and Strange Visions of Sundry Eminent Men is an old English book which explores various mysteries, and the visions and predictions of seers like Nostradamus.

A philosopher, a physician, a recovering addict, a poet, a dreamer, a believer. Here are my poems. Listen to them, and you may find answers to life's big questions, as I did.

Im Gefängnis erhalten die Daltons Post von einem Notar: Das Gaunerquartett soll sich um "Junior", einen entfernten Neffen, kümmern! Unser Held lehnt die Aufgabe zunächst rundheraus ab, doch die Chance, Junior womöglich zu einem guten Menschen zu erziehen, reizt ihn am Ende doch. Und so begleitet er Junior und die Daltons nach Texas, wo sie in einem feudalen Haus unterkommen, das Juniors Mutter angemietet hat. Hier entpuppt sich der Kleine als wahrer Satansbraten, und auch Joe Dalton hat keine Lust, sich Luke unterzuordnen.

For centuries England has always had a leading and admired reputation for its poets and poetry. In this volume we explore those born in the East of England who created such revered, enduring and respected verse.

For centuries England has always had a leading and admired reputation for its poets and poetry. In this volume we explore those born in the North-West who created such revered, enduring and respected verse.

You’ve tried the productivity hacks. You’ve read the playbooks. You’ve chased the next big thing—only to find yourself stuck, burned out, or still searching for the missing piece. Next Level Self is not another advice book. It’s a blueprint for transformation, told through the stories of real entrepreneurs who reinvented themselves by doing less, aligning more, and finally building businesses that felt like them. In this powerhouse collection, ten growth-minded experts reveal the moment everything changed—the pivot that unlocked clarity, confidence, and sustainable success.

Conversación con una momia, El corazón delator, El sistema del Dr Tarr y el profesor Fether (Poe). Del más allá, El modelo de Pickman (Lovecraft). El ladrón de cadáveres, Markheim (Stevenson) El caballo invisible, La habitación que silbaba, La puerta del monstruo (Hodgson)

Buckle up for an explosive ride into the heart of battle with 'Contested Landing' – the ultimate anthology of military science fiction that'll leave you on the edge of your seat! Get ready to dive headfirst into the fray as fearless defenders clash with relentless invaders in heart-pounding actions across the cosmos. From pulse-pounding firefights to jaw-dropping heroics, these adrenaline-fueled tales will thrust you into the heart of interstellar conflict like never before.

In the aftermath of a devastating EMP blast, Lloyd and Al face a world plunged into chaos and darkness. Amidst this turmoil, a relentless blizzard adds to their ordeal as they navigate a lawless city, determined to reunite with their families. Battling ruthless gangs and braving the savage wilderness, their journey is a profound testament to resilience and courage. In a land where survival amidst the cold, merciless grip of winter is the ultimate victory, their relentless pursuit to find their loved ones becomes a beacon of hope.