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Rising to fame with her 1936 novel Ballet Shoes, Noel Streatfeild soon became one of the most popular authors of her day. She was one of the first winners of the Carnegie Medal and was awarded an OBE in 1983. She died in 1986, but her stories continue to captivate children today. Included here are three of her very best - Ballet Shoes, The Growing Summer and When the Siren Wailed.

Step into the heart of history with the War Omnibus: Volume I from History Nerds, a sweeping exploration of five monumental wars that reshaped the world. From Napoleon’s rise and fall in the Napoleonic Wars, to the epic clashes of the Crimean War and American Civil War, this collection traces the struggles that defined nations.

Classic Fantasy Tales of Robert E. Howard gathers some of the most powerful and influential tales of sword-and-sorcery ever written, showcasing Conan the Cimmerian at the height of his mythic legend.

Enter the strange, whispering world of Algernon Blackwood, one of the most influential masters of supernatural and cosmic horror. The Collected Short Stories of Algernon Blackwood brings together some of his most enduring and unsettling works—stories where nature itself becomes conscious, hostile, and profoundly unknowable.

Step into the golden age of speculative imagination with Classic Science Fiction: Selected Short Stories, a masterfully curated collection from some of the most influential voices in science fiction history. This volume brings together visionary tales by Philip K. Dick, Murray Leinster, William Tenn, Robert Sheckley, Lynn Venable, E. E. Smith, and Fredric Brown—authors who shaped the genre with bold ideas, sharp wit, and unforgettable concepts.

Step into the visionary imagination of Ray Bradbury with this powerful collection of classic science fiction and speculative tales that helped define the Golden Age of the genre. The Selected Works of Ray Bradbury brings together seven unforgettable short stories that explore humanity’s hopes, fears, and moral crossroads against the vast backdrop of space, time, and the unknown.

Is the top still spinning? Was it all a dream? In the world of Christopher Nolan's four-time Academy Award-winning movie, people can share one another's dreams and alter their beliefs and thoughts. Inception is a metaphysical heist film that raises more questions than it answers: Can we know what is real? Can you be held morally responsible for what you do in dreams? What is the nature of dreams, and what do they tell us about the boundaries of "self" and "other"?

How can you be sure you’ve found “the one”? How do you know when it’s time to leave a relationship that’s turning toxic? Godly Dating 101 answers these questions and more in a practical guide that will help young Christians develop authentic and healthy dating relationships. With more...

Enter the unsettling imagination of H. P. Lovecraft with The Selected Short Stories of H. P. Lovecraft, a chilling collection that showcases the full range of his cosmic horror and dark fantasy. These tales explore forbidden knowledge, ancient forces, and humanity’s fragile place in an indifferent universe—hallmarks of Lovecraft’s enduring influence on modern horror and speculative fiction.

I never planned on selling weed to make ends meet while juggling medical school. I certainly didn’t plan on catching feelings for Jordin "Mercy"—a street-smart charmer with a past darker than his flawless caramel skin. He’s got power, money, and enemies, yet somehow, his world feels safer than my own. But loving a man like Jordin isn’t simple. It’s a tightrope walk between devotion and destruction, secrets and survival.

Joyce Carol Oates' hilarious take-off on a classic Southern play begins when liberated Hedda arrives home to visit the family estate, ruled by the family’s tyrannical patriarch, “Tiny” Culligan. Tiny doesn’t know what to make of Hedda’s intellectual boyfriend, Saul. But then, Saul doesn’t know what to make of Hedda’s sister, the slinky Maggie, who finds Jewish professors very sexy indeed. A full cast L.A. Theatre Works performance featuring: Charles Durning, Arthur Hanket, Gary Kroeger, Marsha Mason, Priscilla Pointer, William Schallert and JoBeth Williams.

Contrary to what supplement manufacturers will tell you, you don’t need any expensive shakes or teas to detox your body. Remember that your body is a complicated, yet intelligent system capable of cleansing itself if you allow it to. Today, many people are rediscovering autophagy and intermittent fasting, amazing dietary interventions which offer loads of benefits when done correctly. This audiobook offers easy-to-understand explanations and steps for how to lose weight, look younger, and achieve a healthier lifestyle with these methods.

On November 11, 2004, security guards stormed into the Cambridge University Law Faculty Library and pushed Christian Kim out in an act of official coercion. There was no justifiable cause. Due process was bypassed. A serious act of injustice was carried out along with much humiliation. In this audiobook, Christian Kim shares his thoughts on the experience, particularly in light of the historical struggles of people of color. Christian Kim discusses the implications of such acts of official coercion for individual rights and institutional discrimination.

What happens when a son of Baltimore has to become the man of his family? Ask Gregory Steen known as G to his family, and Baltimore Blue to his adversaries.

PoeticExpressionism is a mix of poetic prose with urban sensibility. Every piece is a unique representation of the human experience in concrete and abstract form. You will be taken on an emotional roller coaster of story, word play, truth, and meaning. Charles creatively and uniquely expresses his thoughts and feelings about life and the world he lives in poetic form. PoeticExpressionism is about being yourself, taking the good with the bad, speaking your truth and being the full expression of living poetry.

On the cusp of what some have called the “New Age of Terrorism,” three brothers must come to terms with an unthinkable reality that invades their well-ordered existence. An ingenious, powerful, and untraceable stealth weapon, designed by a gifted and resourceful young man, is placed in the hands of a secretive and elite council comprised of some of the most powerful men and women in the world.