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À la faveur d’une conversation vive et contradictoire, Diderot glisse deux récits—et les démonte aussitôt. Écrit en 1772, ce faux conte joue du paradoxe: raconter pour mieux contester les leçons toutes faites. Tour à tour, des épisodes où s’entrelacent sentiments, intérêt et vertu allument la dispute: qui a raison? qu’est-ce qu’un bon acte? peut-on juger sans tout savoir?

Die Schriften der französischen Prosa-Ikone Anatole France wurden zu Beginn des letzten Jahrhunderts vom Vatikan auf den Index verbotener Bücher gesetzt. Ob bei den offiziellen europäischen Gottes-Profis inzwischen ein Umdenken stattgefunden hat ist zu bezweifeln. Jedenfalls zeugen die Erzählungen des Anatole France von einem großartigen Verständnis der praktischen Welt und einem sehr gutem Verständnis der menschlichen Natur – wahrscheinlich deswegen für den Vatikan unverständlich.

All I ever wanted was to explore new worlds, but when my sister vanished during a battle with a ruthless alien horde, my mission became clear—find her at all costs. My search for her leads me to join forces with a desperate blonde princess seeking help. Now, we’re both caught in a war that threatens not just her empire, but the entire galaxy.

After losing his fiancée 18 months ago, he finds solace in the mysterious notes coming from the printer late at night...

A brand new collection of four standalone spicy military romances featuring your favorite tropes! Listeners asked for it, so we've packaged the first four novellas in the Veteran K9 Team series together. Mine to Cherish: What happens when the guy fostering my dog while I'm deployed turns out to be my one-night-stand from the night before I left town? Mine to Crave: What happens when the confirmed bachelor and K9 veteran falls for the one woman who has no intentions of ever settling down?

Heresies exist to awe you, so kindly embrace Heresies. Amalricianism exists to awe you, so kindly embrace Amalricianism. When you need assistance embracing Heresy, Ms. Amalricianism has arrived. When you need assistance embracing Amalricianism, Ms. Amalricianism has arrived. Kindly welcome Ms. Amalricianism. When you want to embrace Heresy and Amalricianism, kindly choose this book.

Arriving on the Isle of Harris with swash and bluster, three young American students are set to run a marathon the islanders know nothing about.

Carina is a widow whose only focus is raising her young son. The last thing she needs is adventure. But when a mysterious bard comes to town, that is exactly what finds her. Because while he seems to hold the entire town in a spell, the Piper's focus is entirely on her. Just because adventure is the last thing Carina needs doesn't mean it's not what she longs for. And whether it wants her or not, it is coming for her. Because where the Piper goes, danger follows . . .

A brand new collection of four standalone spicy military romances featuring your favorite tropes! Listeners asked for it, so we've packaged the last four novellas in the Veteran K9 Team series together. Mine to Covet: What happens when the veteran—who is secretly from a famous and affluent Hollywood family—covets a dog treat baker whose ex-fiance uses money to control her?

You need Dystheism, because Dystheism improves lives. Yet where do you find Dystheism? You find it where you find Ms. Dystheism. Ms. Dystheism brings the solution of Dystheism to you. So kindly step up to receive the Fulfillment of Dystheism. When you want to embrace Dystheism, kindly choose this book. 26 pages.

In the language of the Lakota Sioux, the word "Sunka Wakan", means "horse". The English translation of Sunka Wakan, is "Sacred Dog". This story is about the epic life of one such sacred dog whose fight for survival in the brutal high deserts of Nevada leads him on an unbelievable journey. Live the incredible experiences of "Son of Banshee", as he leads his herd of wild mustangs through the unforgiving wilds of Nevada. At every turn, his life is a battle against not only the brutal land in which he and his herd lives, but a relentless struggle also to elude the capture of man.

In a quiet Southern town where time drifts as slowly as the heat, Jim Powell has earned a name—and not a flattering one. They call him a “Jelly-Bean.” A man who idles. A man who watches life pass him by. Once tied to a respected family, Jim now lingers on the edges of society—haunting garages, street corners, and pool halls—until one unexpected invitation pulls him into a world he no longer belongs to. At a glittering country club party, beneath soft lights and the hum of music, Jim comes face to face with everything he’s lost… and everything he never had.

At 42, Brody has spent almost half his life in prison. He’s kept busy, though. He’s tutored many men and filled notebooks with fiction. He knows he’ll never be a free man, but his skills have not gone unnoticed. He’s about to get a transfer to a new prison, where the inmates he’ll tutor are young women. And he’ll have to discover new methods of getting them to learn.

Welcome to Bloodhaven, where each night a new nightmare unfolds. Abandoned carnivals that should be avoided, zoos with the strangest of occupants, duffle bags that are best left unopened. An assortment of chilling short stories await—bite-sized horrors told in a gripping, "true story" style that will make you question the quiet towns around you.

Brought to you by Penguin. From the author of the New York Times bestselling REAL AMERICANS comes a playful, richly inquisitive collection exploring the connections and disruptions which define us. Throughout MY DEAR YOU, normal people go through extraordinary transformations. A government...

A quiet encounter… with something that refuses to be forgotten. In A Ghost, Guy de Maupassant delivers a chilling and atmospheric tale that blurs the line between reality and the supernatural. What begins as a simple request soon leads to an eerie and unforgettable experience—one that...

Now in a convenient audio value bundle, here are the final three books in Jill Ramsower’s international bestselling Byrne Brothers series. Based in the Irish mafia underworld of New York City, each interconnected standalone novel is perfect for dark romance fans who crave possessive alphas, intoxicating steam, and a well-earned happily ever after.

Dive into "Erotica for Women," a collection of tantalizing tales crafted to awaken your deepest desires and fantasies. This sultry anthology is designed to captivate and arouse, offering a diverse array of erotic stories that celebrate the beauty of human intimacy in all its forms.

The Norwegian writer, Knut Hamsun (1859–1952), is often remembered for his contribution to the renewal of the novel, and his modern view of the mind. However, in Norway it his common touch, and his vivid and humorous descriptions local culture that has endeared him to the public. Michael...

A grandfather involved in money laundering, a bureaucrat with short stature and of no importance, and neighbors who place their bets on roulette. These are merely a handful of the numerous uplifting narratives that emerge from the richly woven tapestry of human existence.