Great Classics

When the young orphan called Pip encounters the escaped convict Magwitch, the child's life is altered forever - in ways he cannot even imagine. In the course of his story, Pip encounters such memorable characters as the eccentric Miss Havisham and her beautiful ward Estella - and a mysterious benefactor. This recording includes both of the endings Dickens wrote for this classic novel.

In this set of exciting, dramatized audio stories, you'll enjoy hearing the compelling adventures of Thomas Jefferson, the heroism of Polish social worker Irena Sendler during the Nazi occupation of her country in WWII, the perseverance of the civilian passengers of the sunken ship Zamzam, the compassion of pioneering woman doctor Helena Wink in Dakota territory, and the lifesaving inventions of Garrett Morgan. Enjoy these and other heart-warming stories of courage and character.

The Genius of Johann Sebastian Bach: A Life in Music By Richard Fleischman Primaviolista Press Discover the extraordinary life and enduring brilliance of the man who reshaped music forever. Johann Sebastian Bach wasn’t just a composer—he was an architect of sound, a mathematician of melody, and a storyteller whose music still speaks to the soul centuries later. In The Genius of Johann Sebastian Bach: A Life in Music, music professor, performer, and international lecturer Richard Fleischman takes readers on an inspiring and immersive journey through the life and works of one of ...

Ignoring the opportunity to own a comprehensive guide to one of the world's most creative literary minds would be an Elizabethan tragedy of modern proportions. Elevating your intellect to become a Shakespeare connoisseur has never been easier or this much fun with The Great American Bathroom Book Shakespeare edition!

Like all great metropolises before it, when a city gets big enough, old enough, it must be born; but there are ancient enemies who cannot tolerate new life. Thus New York will live or die by the efforts of a reluctant midwife...and how well he can learn to sing the city's mighty song.

John Keats was largely unappreciated during his lifetime and died in Rome at the age of 26. Most of his 150 poems were written in just nine extraordinary months in 1819. This selection contains some of his finest works, including the principal "Odes", "La Belle Dame Sans Merci", "Old Meg", and "Much Have I Travelled".

You may not have heard of English composer Thomas Tallis, but he was just as important to Renaissance music as Beethoven and Mozart were to the Classical era. He was a pretty interesting chap, too! Did you know: Thomas Tallis’ wrote music for four of the five Tudor kings and queens He had to hide his Catholic faith to avoid persecution by the Church Almost all of his music is written to be sung without instruments In later life, he was one of only two people allowed to print music in England! Find the answers to these and many more questions about one of the greatest composers of early ...

From the strange case of 'The Red-Headed League' to the extraordinary tale of 'The Engineer's Thumb', Sherlock Holmes and his assistant Dr Watson grapple with treachery, murder and ingenious crimes of all kinds. But no case is too challenging for the immortal detective's unique power of deduction.

The Greatcoats are back - and this time it's personal. How do you kill a Saint? Falcio, Brasti and Kest are about to find out, as someone is doing just that, and they've started with a friend. The Dukes were already looking for ways to weasel out of their promise to put Aline on her father's throne - but with Saints turning up dead and Church Inquisitors pushing for control, rumours are spreading that the gods themselves oppose her ascension.

Durant provides an immensely astute, clear, and enjoyable story of philosophy. He focuses not on schools of thought or subdisciplines, but on the most vigorous, powerful, and appealing thinkers in the Western philosophical tradition, starting with the founding figures of Plato and Aristotle, and taking us through Francis Bacon, the prime theorist of present-day scientific thought, and on to Spinoza, whom Durant prizes above all for his earnest effort to live his own philosophy.

Groundbreaking for the time in which they were written, the vampire stories of the 1800s have inspired many modern writers. Enjoy the thrilling stories that originated the genre of vampire fiction.

WHOOSH! Inside the Great Glass Elevator, Willy Wonka, Charlie Bucket and his family are cruising a thousand feet above the chocolate factory. They can see the whole world below them, but they're not alone. The American Space Hotel has also just launched. Lurking inside are the Vermicious Knids - the most brutal beasts in the universe! Can Charlie and Willy Wonka stop them from destroying everything?

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, The Signalman by Charles Dickens, Carmilla by Sheridan Le Fanu, Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson, "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Dracula by Bram Stoker, and a bonus story, "The Monkey’s Paw" by W.W. Jacobs. More than 30 hours of great classic horror is brought to haunting new life by three A-list narrators whose performances are nothing short of electrifying.

No woman in the 20th century demonstrated the restoring and healing power of the holy spirit to more people than Kathryn Kuhlman. She lived what she believed, and what she believed she proclaimed with boldness. "No man or woman need ever be defeated! You are only defeated when you consent to defeat". To non-Christians sickened with their sins, she offered salvation through Jesus Christ as the first step to an undefeated life.

Your Story Hour is proud to present this new set of exciting, dramatized stories. You’ll enjoy hearing the adventures of dynamic Theodore Roosevelt; pioneering scientist like Wilhelm Roentgen, who discovered the X-ray; and Alexander Fleming’s quest for penicillin - plus Russia’s brilliant female mathematician Sonya Kovalevskaya. Enjoy these heart-warming stories of courage and character. Great listening and entertainment for the whole family!

Written in 1923 and originally published in France, The Great American Novel examines the impossibility of writing such work in America. Williams not only writes the novel with poetic satire and pathos but allows us into his writing process, as he strives to define a young America at the end of a World War and the beginning of the “Roaring ‘20s”.

In an elaborate house known as the Cloisters, Maud Wainwright rules supreme. The queen of society in the small town of Beverly, she has a table long enough to seat 100, and she keeps an iron grip on the guest list. Her right-hand woman is Pat Abbott, a local girl who is beautiful, innocent, and kind. Pat has no idea how cutthroat high society can be, but she's about to get a deadly first lesson.

Sophisticated wit and intense emotion, religious fervor and erotic sensuality, delight in life’s pleasures and fascination with death, are all to be found in the paradoxical poetry of John Donne. One of the foremost metaphysical poets, Donne’s ingenious metaphors and inspired use of language has earned him affection and reverence in near equal measure to Shakespeare.

The 200th anniversary of the birth of Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809 - 1892), one of the most popular of poets, is celebrated in 2009. Works such as The Charge of the Light Brigade, Crossing the Bar and Tears, Idle Tears have made him an internationally famous figure, and the second most quoted writer of all time (after Shakespeare).

Unlock the Mysteries of Horror Across the Centuries! Are you ready to delve into the darkest corners of horror history? Introducing the Ultimate Horror Trivia Challenge, a comprehensive quiz book that spans over three centuries of spine-chilling horror. From classic literature to modern films to gothic romance this collection is designed to thrill, educate & bring together fans of the genre from every generation. Why This Book Is a Must-Have for Horror Enthusiasts, Couples & Families: Extensive Content: 666 challenging multiple-choice questions covering a vast array of topics, including ...