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“Adventure,” L. Ron Hubbard said, “I well know, is in the heart, not in the view.” In his stories, which were uniquely drawn from true-to-life experiences, including then-rare voyages to Asia and the South Pacific, he adventured grandly, carrying readers into the cold, storm-swept sea, or the heat of a vast desert or the wild currents of the air. A member of the famed Explorers Club, Mr. Hubbard delivered in these stories a sharp jolt of reality with a healthy dose of pulse-pounding bold adventure.

The Olmecs knew things – mysterious secrets and powerful spells. Unbeknownst to modern man, this ancient culture conquered the rainforest’s defense system, enabling the Olmecs to build within the jungle. But while the Old Guardians were once defeated, they never gave up. For millions of years, they have waited for their chance to return and drive away the human invaders.

The Rising: Selected Scenes from the End of the World is a collection of short stories set in the world of The Rising, examining the history of the Siqqusim, the arrival of the first zombie, the fall of mankind, and the terrifying events that occur after City of the Dead's conclusion.

The Legends of King Arthur & His Knights is an enthralling audio book read in an easily digestible format. Bringing together the many tales of the legend of King Arthur into one audio book, Sir James Knowles' descriptive narrative will transport you to times gone by.

Samuel Hansson är en ung man som arbetar med kryonik – konsten att bevara människor genom nedfrysning i hopp om att väcka dem till liv i en bättre framtid. Han drivs av en vilja att skapa en rättvisare värld, men upptäcker snart att ideal och verklighet sällan går hand i hand. Att...

Typhoon is the story of a steamship and her crew beset by a tempest and of the captain whose dogged courage is tested to the limit. Captain MacWhirr was an ordinary man. However, when his steamer Nan-Shan blunders into a hurricane, he and his crew must pull together to survive. The steadfast courage of an undemonstrative captain and the imaginative readiness of his young first mate becomes a partnership vital to human survival as they are challenged from without by the elements, and from within by human doubts and fears.

Dubliners is a collection of fifteen short stories by James Joyce, first published in 1914. They form a naturalistic depiction of Irish middle class life in and around Dublin in the early years of the 20th century. The stories were written when Irish nationalism was at its peak, and a search for a national identity and purpose was raging; at a crossroads of history and culture, Ireland was jolted by various converging ideas and influences.

Face raw wilderness survival and off-grid solitude in this gritty historical adventure of man against nature. Perfect for those seeking an escape from modern society, these interconnected short stories thrust you into the harsh, breathtaking reality of the untamed frontier. Whether you are...

The myth of Babel wasn't a story of divine punishment. It was a suicide pact. Dr. Elias Thorne sacrificed his magic to save the world, only to find the true war had just begun. Now a "Null"—stripped of his synesthetic connection to the earth and permanently deafened by a subterranean trap—Elias is a fragile scholar trapped in a silent void. But he is also the only man alive who can read the math of the apocalypse. Alongside elite Israeli operative Dr.

Plunge into gripping survival stories where ordinary people test human endurance against impossible odds. Perfect for an intense commute or a weekend of immersive listening, these ten harrowing narratives strip away the comforts of modern life. Feel the visceral sting of freezing air and the...

Edgar Allan Poe (1809- 1849) war ein US-amerikanischer Schriftsteller. Er prägte entscheidend die Gattung der Kurzgeschichte sowie die Genres der Kriminal-, Horror- und Schauerliteratur. Einzelne Erzählungen haben spätere Autoren der Science-Fiction wie Jules Verne beeinflusst. Seine Lyrik, in Europa u. a. von Charles Baudelaire rezipiert, wurde zum Fundament des Symbolismus und damit der modernen Dichtung.

Der Handlung gehen essayistische Bemerkungen voran, mit denen der Erzähler seine eigene Geschichte einleitet und bekräftigt. Grauenvolle Themen ließen sich nur da literarisch darstellen, „wo Ernst und Majestät der Wahrheit sie heiligen“. Er zählt eine Reihe von Katastrophen wie das Erdbeben zu Lissabon und die Große Pest von London auf, um schließlich zu konstatieren, dass das „furchtbarste Unheil […] den Einzelnen, nicht die Gemeinschaft“ treffe.

Atticus, captain of one of the ships of Rome's small, coastal fleet, is from a Greek fishing family. Septimus, legionary commander, reluctantly ordered aboard ship, is from Rome, born into a traditionally army family. It could never be an easy alliance. But the arrival of a hostile fleet, larger, far more skilful and more powerful than any Atticus has encountered before, forces them to act together.

In the mountains of West Virginia, chaos is never far away—especially when the Beechy Hollow Great Outdoors Club gets involved. Join small-town reporter Rob Greenwood and a cast of offbeat characters as they prove that the best outdoor adventures are the ones that fall completely off the rails. From camping and fishing trips gone sideways to eerie trailside encounters, these stories celebrate friendship, mischief, and the untamed spirit of Appalachia. Includes the novella, "The Evil Psychic Mule of Devil Ridge," because no backwoods saga is complete without a demon mule on the loose.

Miguel Rivera had it all: best-selling author status, a doting publisher, and the world at his feet. Until his girlfriend left, and with her, his will to write. Now, trapped in what feels like a fatal case of writer's block, Miguel is on the brink of losing everything. A grim message from his agent, Jonathan Harper, confirms his worst fears: he has until Monday to pitch a new novel, or he's out. Seeking a desperate last chance, Miguel retreats to a secluded cottage away from the Miami distractions. His initial attempts to find a story are fraught with setbacks.

"The Necklace" is a short story about Mathilde Loisel, a middle-class woman who dreams of a luxurious life. She borrows a diamond necklace from her wealthy friend, Madame Forestier, to wear to a ball, where she feels glamorous. However, after losing the necklace, Mathilde and her husband spend ten years in poverty to repay the debt incurred to replace it.

Short Stories for Seniors: 30 Inspiring and Interesting True Stories of Ordinary People in History Whose Inventions Made Everyday Life Better (Includes Surprising Trivia)

When an aircraft piloted by Ben's former army comrade Nick Chapman crashed off the Cayman Islands killing everyone on board, the official line was that Chapman committed suicide. But things don't add up, and soon unfolding events point to something far more sinister going on. Following the trail...

James Bond meets Jason Bourne, with a historical twist Twelve-year-old Carl Hunter has been snatched at gunpoint from his home on Jersey. He and his kidnapper have vanished without a trace. Enter Ben Hope, now working freelance to rescue kidnapped children. But as Ben begins his search for Carl...

كتاب أدبي يجمع قصصاً وحكايات عن كرم وسخاء الأجواد والمحسنين، يبرز فيه مآثرهم الطيبة ومكارم أخلاقهم، ويُعتبر مرجعاً في باب الجود والكرم في الأدب العربي، ويُلحق به غالباً كتاب "فضل العطاء على العسر" و"الدرر المنضود".