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Odysseus’s journey from the battlefields of Troy to his home in Ithaca is one of the greatest stories ever told. From the lotus-eaters to the sirens, from Circe to the Cyclops, this is a tale of thrilling adventures, cunning escapes, and enduring devotion. Stephen Fry breathes new life into the ancient poem with humor and pathos.

Guy Montag is a fireman. His job is to destroy the most illegal of commodities, the printed book, along with the houses in which they are hidden. Montag never questions the destruction and ruin his actions produce, returning each day to his bland life and wife, Mildred, who spends all day with her television “family.”

The Mysterious Mansion by Honoré de Balzac is a gothic mystery set in the quiet French town of Vendôme, where a crumbling manor known as La Grande Bretêche hides a chilling secret. Told through the eyes of a curious traveler and an enigmatic innkeeper, the story slowly unravels a tale of betrayal, confinement, and a deadly silence that has haunted the abandoned estate for over a decade.

Sjömannen Ismael mönstrar på valfångstfartyget Pequod som leds av den excentriske kaptenen Ahab. För många år sedan förlorade Ahab sitt ben under ett möte med den vita valen Moby Dick, och har sedan den dagen drömt om hämnd. Driven av galenskap ger han sig ut på jakt efter havsodjuret och får med Ismael och resten av besättningen på äventyret. Ahabs besatthet sätter inte bara hans eget liv på spel utan även alla andras ombord på fartyget. Kaptenen har förklarat krig mot ett av havets mäktigaste odjur och är beredd att offra allt för att få sin revansch.

After witnessing a crime, I ran. For three years, I’ve hid from everyone. I abandoned Birchwoods Spring, my home, my plans, and the life I planned to build. I told myself it was the only way to stay safe. But when my grandmother falls ill, I have no choice but to come back—even if it means confronting the past I tried to escape. The moment I step onto my land, I feel it. The unease creeping in.

Many generations consider Napoleon Hill's books to be life-changing. His books present affordable, tried-and-true plans on how to become rich and successful. They instruct the reader on how to grasp opportunities and act in such a way so as to propel your life onward and upward. After reading and following his advice, you will easily multiply your wealth and gain personal satisfaction while others will be struggling to begin their journey towards success. Think and Grow Rich has long been the standard for motivational literature and is often cited as the classic textbook on self-improvement.

The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway is a landmark novel of the 20th century that captures the disillusionment and aimlessness of the post–World War I generation, often referred to as the "Lost Generation." The story follows Jake Barnes, an American journalist living in Paris, and his circle of expatriate friends—including the charismatic and troubled Lady Brett Ashley—as they travel from the cafés of Montparnasse to the bullfighting arenas of Pamplona.

A Christian Classic, from the Grandfather of Modern FantasyFeaturing a Preface by Malcolm Guite, President of the George MacDonald Society; an insightful introduction by MacDonald Scholar Kirstin Jeffrey Johnson; and illustrations by fantasy artist Gabrielle Ragusi“Books are invitational portals to multidimensional realms,” writes Kirstin Jeffrey Johnson in the introduction to this volume, and none is more so than Lilith, by George MacDonald (1824-1905), the grandfather of modern fantasy fiction. He was revered by G.K. Chesterton and J.R.R.

Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to The Mystery of the Blue Train and experience the compelling world of Poirot.

Hailed by The Times as "Hugely entertaining, marvelously light-footed", in celebration of Jane Austen's 250th anniversary, writer/comedian Alison Larkin brings you an audiobook unlike any other. Larkin's award-winning narrations of Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, Mansfield Park, Emma, Northanger Abbey and Persuasion are followed by Songs from Regency England, Poems, Stories and Plays by a teenage Jane Austen.

This is a short compilation of six tales from Liechtenstein oral tradition developed by Werner von Schleck in his work as philologist of german language.

The unsung story of superb naval ingenuity and heroism that came close to making the battle of Trafalgar unnecessary. If it hadn’t been for a drunken naval officer and a minor earthquake history would have been forever changed. 1803 and the Royal Navy dominate the Caribbean. However, Commodore Samuel Hood is short of ships. Diamond Rock is a small volcanic plug in the sea south of Martinique. Despite his men’s misgivings and against almost insurmountable odds, he lands a garrison and places cannon on the top. The Honourable Mathew Turner is in the Caribbean on a diplomatic mission and ...

In a world shrouded by conformity, where the word "I" is forbidden and individuality is a crime, one man dares to defy the collective. In Ayn Rand's gripping dystopian novella Anthem, Equality 7-2521, a curious and bold thinker, embarks on a perilous journey of self-discovery in a society that demands absolute obedience.

"Pioneira" – um adjetivo amplo que se aplica a muitas das facetas de Antonieta de Barros, escritora, jornalista e política brasileira nascida em 1901 em Florianópolis – então chamada "Desterro". A força de sua escrita segue firme nos dias de hoje, e o ouvinte pode senti-la nessa seleção de crônicas cuidadosamente selecionadas do livro Farrapos de ideias , assinado sob o pseudônima de "Maria da Ilha".

A chave, de Machado de Assis, tem seu enredo devidamente circunscrito no tempo: a história começa em 7 de outubro de 1861. Os banhos de mar era então uma realidade no Rio de Janeiro e a personagem central do conto, Marcelina, tem neles sua entrada na narrativa. De forma torta: apesar de ser excelente nadadora, quase se afoga, sendo salva pelo pretendente Luís Bastinhos. Ela, no entanto, considera outros rapazes – quem teria a chave para abrir seu coração? É ler o conto e deliciar-se com a ironia machadiana aí tão presente!

No conto Almas agradecidas, Machado de Assis se mostra em sua fase menos irônica, ainda mais próximo aos cânones românticos. Por enredo, tem-se o reencontro de dois amigos de infância, agora na idade adulta, Oliveira e Magalhães. Cada vez mais próximos, trocam confidências, e nelas Oliveira conta ao amigo de sua paixão por Cecília, filha do comendador Vasconcelos, bem como de sua enorme timidez. Magalhães se dispõe a ajudá-lo, visitando Cecília para falar bem do amigo. Mas então... É ver para descobrir o resultado dessa intervenção!

Extraído do livro "Prosas bárbaras", o conto O lume faz as vezes de uma História da humanidade narrada sob a perspectiva do fogo. Em tom de lamento, o fogo conta ao ouvinte como seu emprego mudou ao longo do tempo. Se antes protegia o homem, passa a ser utilizado para o mal. Alinhado com o tempo de sua escrita e com o pensamento de Eça de Queirós – por exemplo, em "A cidade e as serras" –, os valores pregados pelo fogo remetem a uma vida simples.

"Pioneira" – um adjetivo amplo que se aplica a muitas das facetas de Antonieta de Barros, escritora, jornalista e política brasileira nascida em 1901 em Florianópolis – então chamada "Desterro". A força de sua escrita segue firme nos dias de hoje, e o ouvinte pode senti-la nessa seleção de crônicas cuidadosamente selecionadas do livro Farrapos de ideias , assinado sob o pseudônima de "Maria da Ilha".

The Call of the Wild by Jack London is not just a book—it's an invitation to dive into the savage heart of nature, where survival isn't a choice, but a law. "The wilderness has rules, and it’s wise to learn them if you want to survive."In this electrifying tale, you'll meet Buck, a domesticated dog whose quiet life in sunny California is shattered when he’s stolen from the comforts of home and thrust into the icy, brutal wilderness of the Klondike during the Gold Rush. What happens next will leave you breathless. This is no ordinary adventure.

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