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Jerome Klapka Jerome (1859-1927) was an English writer and humourist. The Cost of Kindness is an ironic tale about a congregation desperate to see the back of their cantankerous and highly unpopular vicar. Fortunately the dreadful man has agreed to leave and is preparing a vituperative final sermon admonishing his ungrateful flock for ousting him. But then the churchwarden's wife decides it would be only Christian to show the horrid man some sympathy....

A colourful palette of short stories featuring artists and their love of paintings. "Rose Rose" by Barry Pain, "The Cat" by E. F. Benson, "The Model Millionaire" by Oscar Wilde, "A Queer Night in Paris" by Guy de Maupassant, "Portrait of a Lady" by Jerome K. Jerome, "Miss Harriet" by Guy de Maupassant, "The Oval Portrait" by Edgar Allan Poe, "My Adventure at Chislehurst" by A. J. Alan, "The Stalled Ox" by Saki, "The Room in the Tower" by E. F. Benson.

A wonderful collection of classic stories on the theme of love. A must-listen for the incurable romantic.

There are certain stories which stand out from the crowd owing to the unique creativity of the plot and the skill with which the author unfolds his tale. This selection contains 50 of the most ingenious short stories ever written. Includes: 'The Lighthouse on Shivering Sand' by J. S. Fletcher; 'The Umbrella' by Arnold Bennett; 'The Lovely Lady' by D. H. Lawrence; 'The Lake' by W. F. Harvey; 'A Tiger’s Skin' by W. W. Jacobs; and 'The Strange Case of Mr. Todmorden' by F. Britten Austin.

A German toymaker seeks to oblige his daughter's friends by building the perfect dancing partner. He can dance all night, never treads on your feet, always says the right thing. At the ball the dancing partner is a great success...at first. But the waltz gets faster and faster...and the scene quickly turns to one of horror.

A wonderful selection of some of the most bizarre and unsettling stories ever written.

An enchantingly sentimental tale of a traveller who finds a very beautiful miniature portrait of a young woman in his temporary lodgings. Seeking to learn more about the beauty, he eventually comes across some personal papers which reveal the tragedy of her life. Now all he needs to do is find out her identity....

The golden age of the short story was in Victorian and Edwardian times, when authors made a living by contributing to literary magazines and journals. These popular journals threw up such literary greats as Dickens, Conan Doyle, Rider Haggard, and Jerome K. Jerome. Many of the great writers are undeservedly neglected by modern audience...but what a pleasure it is to rediscover the literary treasures that delighted our great grandparents!

Genuinely chilling narratives of paranormal phenomena, the returning dead, uncanny apparitions, sinister happenings and inexplicable events which make your blood run cold. Listen in the dark... if you dare!

The Commented Bible: Book 35 - Habakkuk is a series of writings on the complete writings of the Bible. This book in the series is Book 35, and it covers the Bible book of Habakkuk, covering every verse, with commentary, extensive cross-references and study questions for each verse. It will serve as a learning tool and continuing study reference throughout one's life. It is a valuable reference for Christians who want to study deeply the true teachings of the Bible, which writings are the basis of all true faith.

The Commented Bible – Book 42C – Luke is 9th in a series of writings on through the Gospels in 13 parts. This book in the series is Part 9, and it covers the Bible book of Luke Chapters 13-18, covering every verse, with commentary, extensive cross-references and study questions for each verse. It will serve as a learning tool and continuing study reference throughout one's life.

The Commented Bible: Book 26F - Ezekiel is part of a series of writings on the complete writings of the Bible. This book in the series is Book 26F, and it covers the Bible book of Ezekiel Chapters 38-48, covering every verse, with commentary, extensive cross-references and study questions for each verse. It will serve as a learning tool and continuing study reference throughout one's life. It is a valuable reference for Christians who want to study deeply the true teachings of the Bible, which writings are the basis of all true faith.

The Commented Bible: Book 24C – Jeremiah is part of a series of writings on the complete writings of the Bible. This book in the series is Book 24C, and it covers the Bible book of Jeremiah Chapters 21-30, covering every verse, with commentary, extensive cross-references and study questions for each verse. It will serve as a learning tool and continuing study reference throughout one's life. It is a valuable reference for Christians who want to study deeply the true teachings of the Bible, which writings are the basis of all true faith.

The Commented Bible – Book 23G – Isaiah”, is part of a series of writings on the complete writings of the Bible. This book in the series is Book 23G, and it covers the Bible book of Isaiah Chapters 61-66, covering every verse, with commentary, extensive cross-references and study questions for each verse. It will serve as a learning tool and continuing study reference throughout one's life. It is a valuable reference for Christians who want to study deeply the true teachings of the Bible, which writings are the basis of all true faith.

The Commented Bible: Book 59 - James is one in a series covering James’ complete writings. This book in the series is Book 59, and it covers the Bible book of James, covering every verse, with commentary, extensive cross-references, and study questions for each verse. It will serve as a learning tool and continuing study reference throughout one's life. It is a valuable reference for Christians who want to study deeply the true teachings of the Bible, which writings are the basis of all true faith.

A selection of ghost stories which make your blood run cold.

The Commented Bible: Book 61 - 2 Peter is volume 2 in a series of writings on the Apostle Peter's complete writings in 2 parts. This book covers the Bible book of 2 Peter, covering every verse, with commentary, extensive cross-references, and study questions for each verse. It will serve as a learning tool and continuing study reference throughout one's life. It is a valuable reference for Christians who want to study deeply the true teachings of the Bible, which writings are the basis of all true faith.

The Commented Bible: Book 64 - 3 John is the third in a series of writings on the Apostle John's complete letters, in three parts. This book in the series is Part 3, and it covers the Bible book of 3 John, covering every verse, with commentary, extensive cross-references and study questions for each verse. It will serve as a learning tool and continuing study reference throughout one's life. It is a valuable reference for Christians who want to study deeply the true teachings of the Bible, which writings are the basis of all true faith.

The Commented Bible – Book 40D – Matthew, is second in a series of writings on the Gospels, in 13 parts. This book is Part 4 in the series, and it covers the Bible book of Matthew Chapters 22-28, covering every verse, with commentary, extensive cross-references and study questions for each verse. It will serve as a learning tool and continuing study reference throughout one's life.

The Commented Bible – Book 41B – Gospel of Mark, is 6th a series of writings on the Gospels, in 13 parts. This book in the series is Part 6, and it covers the Bible book of Mark Chapters 9-16, covering every verse, with commentary, extensive cross-references and study questions for each verse. It will serve as a learning tool and continuing study reference throughout one's life.