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This collection contains six classic Christmas radio productions from the '30s, '40s, and '50s.

Now, for the first time in audio, Blackstone presents seven great plays in one volume: Euripides' Medea, Shakespeare's The Tempest, Moliere's The Imaginary Invalid, Dumas' Camille, Ibsen's An Enemy of the People, Shaw's Arms and the Man, and Chekhov's Uncle Vanya. These productions illustrate the development of European drama from ancient times to the threshold of the modern theater.

With more than 80 of the most popular and loved poems in the English language, this collection is one of the most comprehensive anthologies of its kind. It covers a remarkable range, from the striking visions of Blake and Shelley and the insights of Keats to lighter but equally memorable verse by Tennyson.

The office grump is paired up with Yours Truly for a restoration project. Who would have imagined he would find the blueprint to my heart? My big break has arrived with the restoration of the historic DuPont Hotel. This is my chance to prove my worth to my hard-nosed boss and finally snag that promotion. But suddenly out of nowhere, BAM! My boss drops a wrecking ball, pairing me up with Miles Nelson, aka the ultimate office grump, complete with his irksome suit and obnoxious bow tie. At least it’s back home in Cranberry Creek, where I’m getting time with friends and family. But now ...

Discover a world of heroes and villains, suspense and intrigue. This riveting and comprehensive collection brings together some of the best crime writing of all time. Ruth Rendell and Frances Hegarty spearhead the modern genre, moving through the popular and rarely recorded Graham Greene, to Edgar Wallace and G.K. Chesterton and his master detective Father Brown. And that's not all.

As an artist, I seek beauty everywhere. Who would have imagined I would find it in my brooding billionaire next door? When flames devour my home and art studio, I find an unlikely sanctuary in Cranberry Creek’s most mysterious and wealthiest resident, Robert Wellington. The notorious but misunderstood billionaire, whose mere presence and beastly temper incite whispers and speculation around town, is now my landlord. Though Robert is scarred, both physically and emotionally from a fatal accident, I’m beginning to discover the beautiful soul beneath his harsh facade. In the quiet of his ...

The Irish have always had a knack for telling wonderful stories, and their fantastic ability has been recognized from early Gaelic times. For centuries, stories of all kinds have been offered to friends and strangers alike as a form of entertainment and communication. Today in Ireland, the short story is revered even above the novel. Hearing these magnificent stories, we become aware of more than just the humor and travail of a small island.

My nemesis is back. Now I’m stuck as his partner for our high school reunion challenges. Kiernan McGill. The boy who found every way to taunt, prank, and humiliate me, so long as he came out winning. Just the sound of his name boils my blood and sends lightning bolts down my spine. Now he’s back, teaching and coaching football at our Alma mater. I try hard to keep my distance, but we keep running into each other. Then he rescues my pup from danger and disarms me with warm glances and kind gestures. Now I’m finding it hard not to notice that the king of pranks may have actually changed...

Contents: The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli, The City of the Sun by Tommaso Campanella, The New Atlantis by Francis Bacon, Utopia by Thomas More, Utilitarianism byJohn Stuart Mill, On Liberty by John Stuart Mill, An Answer to the Question What is Enlightenment by Immanuel Kant, The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran, A Confession by Leo Tolstoy, Orthodoxy by G.K. Chesterton, The Madman, His Parables and Poems by Kahlil Gibran, On the Duty of Civil Disobedience by Henry David Thoreau.

I vowed never to fall in love again. But then fate throws me together with Sheriff Will Knight…who has every reason to hate my guts. Balancing life as a single Mom and successful news anchor is challenging, but I wouldn’t trade it for the world. When a local bride goes missing, this story could easily catapult me to the prestigious nightly news position. But when stern, stubborn, and heartbreakingly handsome Sheriff Will Knight steps in, he throws me off my game. Will’s distrust in reporters isn’t surprising for a cop… but little does he know, I was the matchmaker behind the ...

This selection of stories relates the many experiences and complexities of womanhood; sometimes joyful, sometimes sad but always enriching. With stories by Edith Wharton, Katherine Mansfield and Elizabeth Gaskell - it includes 'Ladies in Lavender' by William J. Locke, the inspiration for the film of the same name starring Judi Dench and Maggie Smith.

Join Rob Zacny, Natalie Watson, Ali Acampora, and Austin Walker as they dive headfirst into the fall of the Galactic Republic, debate which Jedi is messiest, and dig into the themes and politics of The Clone Wars. Cover Art by @XeeceeVEVO on Twitter. Email us questions for our Patreon Q&As at: amorecivilizedage@gmail.com!

One dance with a masked mystery man, and I’m utterly smitten. But when the mask comes off, he’s none other than my family’s sworn enemy. Love at first sight? What a ridiculous idea - and it’s certainly never going to happen to me! But then, like magic … it does. Luca and I are drawn together by an unstoppable, magnetic force. Suddenly, nothing in my life has ever made more sense than he and I, together, forever. What a beautiful happily-ever-after we could have - if we belonged to other families! As we struggle to keep our love secret, the feud between our families deepens, but ...

Thomas More (1478-1535) opposed King Henry VIII's separation from the Catholic Church, and refused to acknowledge Henry as Supreme Head of the Church of England. While awaiting execution for refusing to betray his faith, More wrote this fictional dialogue set in 16th century Hungary. The dialogue takes place between a young man, Vincent, and his wise old uncle, Anthony. Vincent fears a Turkish invasion which could force him to either betray his faith or die a martyr.

For those who dare, things often go wrong on the sea. Deep Blue offers some of literature's greatest stories about the ocean and the people who risk its wrath. Castaways, pirates, and victims of shipwreck all fight to survive in far-flung places and under harrowing circumstances. Together, these works offer a convincing reminder of the sea's dangers and mysteries.

Interviews with Christian authors, leaders, and thinkers.

Discover soccer’s most powerful stories—from global legends to everyday heroes—in one unforgettable book for kids 8–12. Does your child dream of scoring like Messi or leading like Rapinoe? Epic Soccer Stories takes readers on a world tour of true tales of passion, grit, leadership, and inclusion—from Pelé’s joyful beginnings and blind athletes breaking barriers to Bolivia’s sky-high pitches and Toronto’s BMO Field preparing for World Cup 2026.

This collection is a short-story lover's dream. Included are 17 classic works, representing the finest American writers in the genre. Included are "Bartleby the Scrivener" by Herman Melville, "The One Million Pound Bank Note" by Mark Twain, "The Pit and the Pendulum" by Edgar Allan Poe, and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by Washington Irving.

Little by Little is a weekly video series by Called to More in collaboration with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. Fr Columba Jordan CFR brings you quality Catholic content with new episodes every Thursday at 9pm Irish time (4pm Eastern / 1pm Pacific).

Within Utopia, the listener is taken to an island where there is an idealistic community with complete social harmony. In Utopia, the community owns all property and everyone works and contributes to society which has a balance of religious and social tolerance. Throughout history, Thomas More's Utopia has been the inspiration of many social movements. Although many of More's critics believe this type of utopia to be unachievable in human societies, his work does paint a picture of what life could be like if it were possible.