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Childless couple Robin and Wendy have developed an obsession with Mayfield - the model village they've built in their garage. However, running a model village is slightly more complicated than they expected, especially as they live next-door to Derek, a former superstar salesman who is struggling with the erratic side effects of mental health medication, and Maureen, who is always getting involved in get-rich-quick schemes.

On the treacherous streets of Riverside, a man lives and dies by the sword. Even the nobles on the Hill turn to duels to settle their disputes. Within this elite, dangerous world, Richard St. Vier is the undisputed master, as skilled as he is ruthless--until a death by the sword is met with outrage instead of awe, and the city discovers that the line between hero and villain can be altered in the blink of an eye.

Waking in the small hours, Marcel Proust embarks on a retrospective journey, endeavouring to capture the elusive moments that shaped his life. A sip of tea and the taste of a madeleine prompt further recollections, and the floodgates of memory open, pouring forth a torrent of vivid reminiscences.

This wonderful collection of 18 short stories includes work by some of literature's most treasured names, including Mark Twain, Edgar Allan Poe, James Joyce, Virginia Woolf, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Oscar Wilde, and many more. This superlative treasury includes "The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe; "A Piece of String" by Guy Le Maupassant; "The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin; "The Mark on the Wall" by Virginia Woolf; "Nuns at Lunch" by Aldous Huxley, and many more!

This stunning follow-up to Ellen Kushner's cult-classic novel Swordspoint is set in the same world of labyrinthine intrigue, where sharp swords and even sharper wits rule. Against a rich tapestry of artists and aristocrats, students, strumpets, and spies, a gentleman and a scholar will find themselves playing out an ancient drama destined to explode their society's smug view of itself - and reveal that sometimes the best price of uncovering history is being forced to repeat it....

First published as a novel in 1929, All Quiet on the Western Front tells the story of a group of young German soldiers who are enduring, and then coming to terms with, the realities of the First World War. At the age of 19, following the outbreak of the First World War, Paul Bäumer enlists in the German Army. He is deployed to the Western Front, where the experience of life and death in the trenches has an enormous effect on him.

Six men have reached a certain age, their 40-something years, and each has a very different – and sometimes surprising – story to tell, from the brother who receives an unexpected letter to a compulsive philanderer, and a news photographer sent on an unusual assignment. All are funny, touching, and as beautifully observed as would be expected from the author of the phenomenal best sellers Eats, Shoots & Leaves and Talk to the Hand.

The first issue in the second century of Weird Tales features a new HELLBOY story by Mike Mignola and Christopher Golden. Editor Jonathan Maberry has built a collection of cosmic horror that will destabilize your worldview.

Comedian and broadcaster Arthur Smith plays tour guide to fifteen well-known personalities, as they visit places that are meaningful to them and remember pivotal moments in their lives. Through genial chat, humorous banter and gentle probing, he discovers just what made these locations so special and significant—and opens the floodgates to some amazing personal stories.

This inspiring anthology collects enduring and entertaining stories that have enthralled young and old, by the cherished authors whose tales have captivated children for generations. Perfect for the family car trip or at-home listening, these recordings sparkle with the wit and wonder of time-tested storytelling.

Dane ‘Smoke’ Kingsolver and Cat Livingston need to fake a relationship to get her abusive ex off her back. Convincing people their friendship has heated up to scorching levels is unexpectedly easy! But when their red-hot chemistry threatens to ruin everything they’ve ever known, can they go back to what they had before? And do they even want to?

Weird Tales magazine is known for launching a number of sub-genres of fiction—cosmic horror, swords & sorcery, dark fantasy, and others. It has also greatly added to existing genres like science fiction, horror, and—a personal favorite of editor Jonathan Maberry—weird mystery stories. Or, as they became known—occult detective tales.

Amy hat das Wichtigste in ihrem Leben verloren. Sie ist kurz davor, alles aufzugeben, als plötzlich Mian vor ihr steht. Mian ist anders. Er kann spüren, was Amy fühlt. Und er schaut nicht nur bis in den letzten Winkel ihres Herzens, er erkennt auch als Einziger ihren unendlichen Schmerz. Als Amy und Mian mit einer Gruppe von Freunden zu einem zweiwöchigen Segeltrip aufbrechen, entwickelt sich eine tiefe Liebe zwischen den beiden, und Amys Herz beginnt langsam zu heilen. Doch das Glück scheint nur von kurzer Dauer.

In this under-reported and under-taught story of the American Revolution, light is shed on the little-known role Benjamin Franklin played in bringing the Northern and Southern colonies together against corrupt British rule. Along with an “Inner Circle” of British Abolitionists, Franklin worked behind the scenes to help free one American slave, James Somersett; and then, in cooperation with a vast network of colonial allies, set in motion a series of events that provided the impetus for Northern patriots and reluctant Southern slaveholders to join forces.

As we stand at the precipice of an era marked by unprecedented technological advancement, the emergence of superintelligent AI systems heralds both transformative opportunities and profound risks for the future of humanity. In Superintelligence on the Horizon: Navigating the Future of AI Governance and Cybersecurity, Felipe Chavarro Polanía offers a comprehensive and thought-provoking exploration of the complex challenges and possibilities that lie ahead.

Presence, the Play offers a penetrating perspective on the vital role personal presence plays in the essence of life. This timely, captivating novel speaks to a growing hunger for a way of life that’s real and tangible, the opposite of an artificial existence lived in a realm of mediated connectivity.

In diesem Stück, das Horváth unter Mitarbeit des Gerichtsberichterstatters Lukas Kristl schrieb, soll - wie er selbst sagt - am Schicksal eines Mädchens, das in den Selbstmord getrieben wird, "der gigantische Kampf zwischen Individuum und Gesellschaft" gezeigt werden, "dieses ewige Schlachten, bei dem es zu keinem Frieden kommen soll, höchstens dass mal ein Individuum für einige Monate die Illusion des Waffenstillstandes genießt". Bearbeitung: Heinz Huber, Regie: Franz Peter Wirth, Musik: Otto-Erich Schilling.

Seit langer Zeit bewohnen die Whateleys eine einsame Farm im ländlichen Massachusetts. Schon immer erzählt man sich unheimliche Geschichten über diese Familie. Nun findet Dr. Morgan heraus, welche Folgen es haben kann, wenn verbotenes Wissen in die falschen Hände gerät. Ursprünglich erschienen als "Nachtmahr 02 Das Grauen von Dunwich"

Teamgeist, Freundschaft und ein Hauch Magie – die Zauberkicker verwandeln gemeinsam jeden Schuss zum Tor. Wegen einer Namensverwechslung taucht ausgerechnet Bens alter Widersacher im Fußballinternat auf. Nicht Ben sondern Benno hätte zum Probetraining kommen sollen! Nun muss Ben sich beweisen, denn bald fällt die Entscheidung, wer im Internat bleiben darf und wer nicht. Und dann ist da ja auch noch die Magie, die Ben um jeden Preis beschützen muss.

Teamgeist, Freundschaft und ein Hauch Magie – die Zauberkicker verwandeln gemeinsam jeden Schuss zum Tor. Ben hat es geschafft! Nach der Probewoche ist er im Fußballinternat aufgenommen worden! Das heißt: Schulstress und harte Trainings. Zum Glück halten seine Freunde Mika, Robin und der magische Waschbär Pelé immer zu ihm.