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Throughout the long centuries of human history is the want, and the need, to share information, to exchange ideas and for that knowledge and experience, for curiosity and learning, to be the basis of a civil society. In this volume we offer up a small selection of talents from the literary landscape of the American male author whose time has now come again.

‘A dime a dozen’ as known in America, is perhaps equal to the English ‘cheap as chips’ but whatever the lingua franca of your choice in this series we hereby submit ‘A Rhyme a Dozen’ as 12 poems on many given subjects that are a well-rounded gathering, maybe even an essential guide, from the knowing pens of classic poets and their beautifully spoken verse to the comfort of your ears.

Lenny Henry used to hate Shakespeare. For over 35 years he avoided anything to do with the Bard – until, in 2006, he decided to find out just what the rest of the world saw in him. In this enthralling collection, we hear how Lenny’s late-flowering passion for the legendary playwright’s works set him on the path that led to his sell-out stage debut as Othello. Bringing together this behind-the-scenes journey with the final result, this collection culminates in Lenny’s standout performance in a dynamic full-cast radio production of Othello.

This group of 19th-century American poets was the first to rival their British counterparts in popularity. Gathered around their New England roots, they were also known as the Schoolroom or Household poets and comprised of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, William Cullen Bryant, John Greenleaf Whittier, James Russell Lowell and Olivier Wendell Holmes, Sr. Occasionally Ralph Waldo Emerson was included, although his poetic philosophy differed in some key aspects.

London’s East End has over the centuries been a magnet for immigration, innovation, culture, crime and a vast spectrum of other things. It is often seen as both part of and yet very distinct from the vast metropolis of London. Today it has been transformed from the often grimy, derelict and overcrowded area, that many of these stories describe, into a landscape of gentrification, sleek and shiny buildings and a booming economy. But here such noted talents as Arthur Morrison, Henry W. Nevinson, William Pett Ridge and Thomas Burke show the East End as it really was.

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 3 we collect together Edward Lear to William Wordsworth.

http://www.adfreebooks.com - 1000+ audiobooks, all ad free!The author, William Henry Doolittle, was an Expert and Patent Solicitor, Ex-Examiner in the Patent Office and Assistant Commissioner of Patents at Washington, Writer of Inventions, etc. He put together this collection to illustrate a period of remarkable advances in technology across the board. -

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In our childhood, we used to play the so-called Legendry Snake game on our simple cell phones. With each passing day, smartphone gaming becomes more and more advanced. Nowadays, smartphone technology is so advanced that the gaming industry is touching the skies. There are so many popular games that revolutionize this adventurous journey by providing ultra-high graphics full of adventures and exciting missions.

Daylight Land is an engaging travelogue in which William Henry Harrison Murray recounts his journey across Canada to Vancouver. Blending adventure, humor, and cultural observations, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into North American landscapes at the turn of the 20th century.

Life-changing wisdom never goes out of style! These eight classic works have truly stood the test of time, selling tens of millions of copies and remaining in constant demand. Now The Secrets of Success, a one-of-a-kind anthology of achievement, reveals why they are every bit as inspiring as they were a century ago.

George R. R. Martin's New York Times best-selling epic fantasy book series, A Song of Ice and Fire, and the HBO television show adapted from it, have earned critical acclaim and inspired fanatic devotion. This book delves into the many philosophical questions that arise in this complex, character-driven series, including: Is it right for a "good" king to usurp the throne of a "bad" one and murder his family? How far should you go to protect your family and its secrets?

John Deane of Nottingham is an epic historical novel about a real-life adventurer who rises from humble beginnings to serve as a captain, merchant, and even a Russian naval officer. Featuring shipwrecks, battles, pirates, and political intrigue, this is a thrilling tale of ambition and survival.

The Last Three Soldiers is a fascinating alternate-history novel set in a world where the Confederacy won the American Civil War. Three young Union soldiers, stranded on a Tennessee mountaintop, must survive in hostile territory while facing bears, avalanches, starvation, and the looming specter of war.

Murray’s Adirondack Tales is a collection of frontier adventure stories set in the untamed Adirondack wilderness. Featuring John Norton, "The Trapper," these tales explore life in the deep woods, justice, and the spirit of the American frontier.

The Three Commanders follows the thrilling naval adventures of three childhood friends who rise through the ranks to become commanders. As they battle slavers off the coast of Africa and face the perils of the Crimean War, their courage and leadership are put to the ultimate test. A swashbuckling tale of friendship, duty, and high-seas adventure that will keep listeners on the edge of their seats.

A young man enlists in the Union Army and finds himself caught up in one of the most daring missions of the Civil War—the Great Locomotive Chase. Tom of the Raiders is a fast-paced historical novel that captures the courage, strategy, and high-stakes drama of wartime espionage. With danger lurking on every track, will Tom and his comrades succeed in their mission, or will the enemy derail their plans? A gripping tale of bravery and adventure set against the backdrop of America’s most turbulent era.

Join 3 cousins talking about life, love, parenting, and general information. Dacion Crabtree is a firefighter, Robert Lee is a HR Consultant, and Kreig Crabtree is an Engineer, all fathers, all have been through various things in life that shape people and thoughts.

Peter LeFroy is fifteen years old, but the tales are anything but adolescent tales. They are hardened sailor tales complete with life and death at every turn. On his adventure, Peter becomes a Pirate—against his will; lives with some Eskimos—who save his life; lives through on-board fires, iceberg disasters, brutal whale hunting, and falls in love with a young girl named Mary. This book is about courage and perseverance. It was one of the first in the YA genre from England and was published the same year as Melville’s Moby Dick.

An anthology of short stories of spaceships, aliens, and the outer worlds by classic Science Fiction authors, from the Golden Age to the New Wave Era. This compilation includes stories by William Bender, Jr., Ray Bradbury, G. Gordon Dewey, Charles E. Fritch, Edward W. Ludwig, James V. McConnell, Stanley Mullen, Robert Silverberg, Jerry Sohl, Henry Slesar, and L.J. Stecher Jr.