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A wonderful collection of great classic love stories for the incurable romantic in all of us. "The Scrupulous Father" by George Gissing, "The Marquise" by George Sand, "Her Lover" by Maxim Gorky, "A Long-Ago Affair" by John Galsworthy, "A Dill Pickle" by Katherine Mansfield, "Portrait of a Lady" by Jerome K. Jerome, "The Pig and Whistle" by George Gissing, "A Race for a Bride" by H. K. Hales, "The Christmas Tree and the Wedding" by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, "The Girl Who Was Tired of Love" by Leonard Merrick...

This is a collection of remarkable personal accounts of a variety of American Civil War incidents, from both Union and Confederate perspectives. These vivid and absorbing reminiscences provide an inside view of many fascinating events of the time, shedding light on our shared past and illuminating the character and point of view of those who lived through an extraordinary time in our nation's history. Enjoy these excursions back through the mists of time, recounted by those who were there.

Deborah is a British First World War tank that rose from the grave after taking part in one of the most momentous battles in history. In November 1917, she played a leading role in the first successful massed tank attack at Cambrai. Eighty years later, in a remarkable feat of archaeology, the tank's buried remains were rediscovered and excavated, and are now preserved as a memorial to the battle and to the men who fought in it. John Taylor's book tells the tale of the tank and her crew and tracks down their descendants to uncover a human story every bit as compelling as the military one.

The Beatles shed some light and personal insights in these fantastic and previously unreleased interviews from 1964-66, at the height of Beatlemania. Featuring John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison.

Zombies: Survival: The New World, Book 1 is a look into the lives of Tom Boyd and his sister, Kelly Boyd, and their escape from the zombie outbreak in St. Charles County, MO. The Boyds make the choice to travel to their farm in Rolla, MO, in an attempt to survive being consumed by zombies. Along their travels the Boyd family meets uncertainty around every corner. Their lives will never be the same now that the zombies are overrunning their communities and the world. New friendships are formed as the Boyds' paths meet others in their quest to survive.

Eminent scientist, investor of the particle accelerator, Princeton physics professor, and most importantly, inspiration to thousands in the space industry, Gerard K. O’Neill was a remarkable individual whose impact changed the world. Yet, he isn’t as well known as recent space contemporaries Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk.

Unraveling the intricacies of true crime: dedicated to the analysis of true crime cases. Visit our website at: www.twistedpodcast.com

FNH Audio presents an audio version of this book first published in 1908. The true story of witchcraft in old Connecticut has never been told. It has been hidden in the ancient records and in manuscripts in private collections, and those most conversant with the facts have not made them known, for one reason or another. It is herein written from authoritative sources, and should prove of interest and value as a present-day interpretation of that strange delusion, which for a half century darkened the lives of the forefathers and foremothers of the colonial days.

Here's what readers are saying about The New World Series by John Taylor: "The characters Taylor has created for his 4-book series are personable and capable, but they are not super-heroes, and I'm glad they aren't. I cannot relate to the dangers they face, but I can relate to their feelings about what is happening to them, and can almost feel their panic as they face an unknown future. This book in the series creates a new awakening love in the midst of the horrors of friends dying all around them." "These people at their core (before clinging to their lives) seem like anyone you may have ...

Host philosophers Ken Taylor and John Perry invite you to join them in conversation on a wide variety of issues, ranging from popular culture to our most deeply held beliefs about science, morality, and the human condition. Philosophy Talk challenges listeners to identify and question their assumptions and to think about things in new ways.

Change the Box: A Guide to Dream, Incubate, and Scale Your Innovations by John Spencer-Taylor reveals powerful strategies to transform bold ideas into thriving businesses. Drawing from his experience with BrainGu, Spencer-Taylor shares practical advice on balancing creativity with commercial viability. The book also introduces the "Change the Box" mantra, emphasizing small, impactful changes that drive significant results.

Westminster Abbey has seen much during its long, rich history: the coronations of Kings and Queens, the burials of Prime Ministers. However, it is also a church that remembers the men and women of the arts. Dedicated writers and poets who spoke so eloquently that the nation wished to remember them with plaques upon its walls so that all who travelled here could remember, too. Their works are worth remembering, and here, in these volumes, their wise words speak, too, and for us all. In volume 2 we collect together John Clare to DH Lawrence.

A shy only child, Nigel John Taylor wasn't an obvious candidate for pop stardom and frenzied girl panic. But when he ditched his first name and picked up a bass guitar, everything changed. John formed Duran Duran with his friend Nick Rhodes in the spring of 1978, and they were soon joined by Roger Taylor, then Andy Taylor and finally Simon Le Bon. Together they were an immediate, massive global success story, their pictures on millions of walls, every single a worldwide hit. In his frank, compelling autobiography, John recounts the highs and the lows.

Mark van Doren guides you through some of the most brilliant works of poetry in the English language.

Host philosophers Ken Taylor and John Perry invite you to join them in conversation on a wide variety of issues, ranging from popular culture to our most deeply held beliefs about science, morality, and the human condition. Philosophy Talk challenges listeners to identify and question their assumptions and to think about things in new ways.

In Book 2, Zombies: Escape The New World, John, Kelly, Samantha and Mike continue their travels to the farm in Rolla, Missouri. Along the way, they pick up some new friends that were about to be eaten by zombies. Their new friends are now destitute and have nowhere to go. John and his family take them in and provide them with food and shelter. John meets a beautiful young woman who turns out to have the qualities he's been looking for in a woman.

“Dammit!” Lemay exclaimed. “It’s still a BATTLESHIP, Captain!” Presently, Lemay braced himself and they entered the barge which got under way immediately to reach the U.S.S. Missouri anchored in Tokyo Bay. Lemay went to be seated and found Bart Coltrane, Colonel Wild Bill Donovan and Sir Hugh Dalton also on board. “What a pleasant surprise,” Lemay said, as he extended his hand to the three gentlemen. “To what do I owe the honor to have Bart Coltrane and the world’s top spies on my barge?” By 1939 the Second War had already begun in Europe. France and Western Europe ...

Corbett Thomas, a one-hit wonder back in the '90s, now works as the lead sommelier at Napa Valley's hippest restaurant. Better still, Corbett is only an exam away from becoming one of only 250 master sommeliers in the entire world, and finally living the life of stardom and adoration he got a taste for in his youth. But the master somm "sit" is the hardest exam in the world. And Corbett has an unfortunate knack to self-destruct at the exact wrong moment.

John Taylor Gatto wurde mehrfach zum 'Lehrer des Jahres' New York gekrönt und mit Preisen für seinen außergewöhnlich guten Unterricht ausgezeichnet - doch er selbst zieht ein anderes Fazit. Die deutsche Erstausgabe des US-Titels 'Dumbing Us Down - the Hidden Curriculum od Compulsory Schooling', der sich in den USA hunderttausendfach verkauft und die US-Bildungsdiskussion der letzten Jahre entscheidend geprägt hat.

The Boyds and their friends are excited that they may possibly come up with a zombie cure from the help of their super smart scientist friend, Jason. Then it happens... the Grim Reaper comes calling for one of the team. An unexpected, untimely death puts a lot of stress on the group as they deal with the Grim Reaper's decision. Rolla is overrun with zombies and the Boyds face some tough decisions. While dealing with the loss of a close team member, the group presses forward as the clock is ticking.