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M R James was a well regarded English scholar who studied the medieval period (he also wrote great ghost stories!). Apocryphal books are ancient literatures about biblical events and characters but these books are not included in the Bible. (Some books regarded as apocryphal by Protestant tradition are included in Catholic, Anglican, and Orthodox Bibles.) They are sources of stories and legends that were elaborated about the beloved biblical narratives. The Preface contains a good explanation of apocryphal literature. In this 1913 book Dr. James has collected and edited eight of those legends....

A steampunk Romantasy set in 1800's Poland, where the nobility are given amazing powers. Jafra Sobieski is given the strongest power in a generation and she'll need it as her country is being invaded the Rus Empire. Her parents are trying to find the best match for her, and she finds herself torn between two princes who want to claim her for themselves, though for different reasons.

In this twisty psychological thriller, a family man’s perfect life splinters into obsession, delusion, and dangerous secrets after the reappearance of his first love—who died eighteen years ago. Hospital exec Ethan Bell has it all: a loving wife, two children, a promising career, and a...

Join us in a journey of two young men in search of adventure as they discover more than they bargained for. - Summary by Linette Geisel(Note: The first two files were discovered in an archaeological dig of the LibriVox servers, were carefully retrieved, and are now presented to the public along with more modern recordings of the rest of the story.) Cast Narrator: Sibella Denton and Foon Robert ‘Bob’ Smith: Jennie Hughes and TriciaG John ‘Jake’ Brown Cori Samuel and Doug Fajardo Edwards: David Barnes and Chuck Williamson Various other roles read by: David Barnes, Phil Chenevert, Cori ...

M. R. L. Sharpe, (Maud Russell Lorraine Carpenter) was Boston socialite and activist for animal rights and vegetarianism. These ethical considerations are the basis for these meatless recipes rather than considerations of health. They cover a wide range of culinary creations from nuts, rice, and eggs through cheese, salads, and desserts. - Summary by Larry Wilson

Where coffee is comfort and secrets run deep, every step is dangerous ground… He walked away from the underworld. She walked away from her future. But some pasts refuse to stay buried. Blaise Calder has made a name for himself as a private investigator with a shadowy past and a ruthless reputation. Once heir to a powerful crime family, he left the life behind—until the sins of the Calder name drag him back in. When a case too personal to refuse lands on his desk, the trail leads him straight to a hospital café... and to her.

A collection of short stories by Pansy, Rev. C.M. Livingston, and other authors. The first eleven stories are about Mary Burton, who, although she is unable to go to Europe like her cousin, decides to visit Britain through books and write letters to her friend of her "travels". - Summary by TriciaG

"Echoes of Love" is a tale that unfolds amidst the serene backdrop of the picturesque town of Willowbrook, where the paths of two souls, Emily and Daniel, intersect in a chance encounter. From the moment they meet, a spark ignites between them, drawing them together in a whirlwind of shared dreams and aspirations.

Deities of Undeath, Blight, and Sorrow. Life, the Moons, and Shadow. By the axe... Deities at war is never a good sign. As long as the mortal lives, however, it seems that the survival of Vallis will continue. For now... FOUR STORIES INTERSECT The Forest Queen's vision granted Dymurin the name of a chosen mortal, taking him far to the north, yet in his absence an ancient evil stirs within the sacred forest. Strange new faces appear at the Scurry Tuck Inn, and a new master takes to the dais. But is this new master amused, or deadly serious? It is Knorlite's responsibility to find out.

The Listener' First, it was a strange array of cats, then an increasingly mysterious, and then terrifying increase in...happenstances and...appearances... 'Number Thirteen' Unlucky for some this room is...on a visit to a Denmark with an ancient presence... 'The Horla' Yes, I believed, that an invisible being lived beneath my roof. How weak our head is, and how quickly it is terrified and goes astray, we immediately imagine terrible mysteries and supernatural powers. 'The Beast with Five Fingers' With murderous vengeance, the beast pursues the two friends. Will secrecy, intense surveillance and...

Frank Willders is a brave young member of the London Fire Brigade - Willie is his mischievous but helpful younger brother. The two of them encounter a cast of unforgettable characters as Frank and his companions perform heroic rescues and fight the never-ending battle against the flames. Meanwhile the mysterious and sinister Gorman is hatching dark plots, lovely Emma Ward has set Willie’s heart on fire, and Mrs. Denman can’t forgive the courageous fireman who carried her out of a burning building in her nightclothes! All these and more come together in a rousing adventure and inspiring ...

🎙 Stronger Together Hosted by Marc Fucarile, a survivor of the Boston Marathon Bombing and amputee, alongside Matt Castelluccio, President of United Spinal Association and a wheelchair user due to spinal cord injury, Stronger Together is a raw and inspiring show focused on overcoming adversity, adaptive sports, advocacy, and building community. Marc and Matt sit down with athletes, leaders, veterans, nonprofit organizations, and changemakers who are proving that disability does not define destiny. The show highlights real-life perseverance, cutting-edge mobility resources, and the ...

A great collection of 12 classic stories about ghosts and the supernatural. Included are stories by Thomas Hardy, Fitz-James O'Brien, and Margaret Oliphant. Recommended for fans of classic ghost stories of yesteryear. - Summary by Phyllis Vincelli

This story surrounds a child waif, a young woman, a young gentleman doctor, and an elderly lady. This tale unfolds the story of a bond that brings these unlikely friends together and merges their separate paths of life into one common path. The bond is "Dumps", or "Pompey", the "doggie". With many twists, turns, and uncertainties, the ending may surprise the reader. All's well that ends well in this doggie "tail". (Introduction by Allyson Hester)

In today’s rapidly changing workplace, the old leadership playbook no longer works. Command-and-control has given way to collaboration and connection. Leaders are expected not just to direct—but to cultivate cultures that engage, align, and thrive. In the style of his previous bestselling book The Imperfect Board Member, Jim Brown returns with a powerful new narrative. Picking up the story of CEO David Slater—now twenty years further into his leadership journey—Brown reveals the real-world challenges of leading through complexity and change.

I'm not a real beaver. I just play one for the Bloomburg Aspens. You'd be surprised how many times I need to clarify that. It's not a traditional job, but between my yoga studio and playing the beaver, it pays the bills. The beaver mascot gig also comes with one rule: Don't reveal my identity to anyone. Which wasn't a big deal until I met this guy at the bar. A hot guy with a shy smile and a huge… wood. Lukas Pine. A hockey player for the Bloomburg Aspens. He was only supposed to be a one-night stand, but we keep finding each other.

The Pirate City follows the three members of the Rimini family on their adventure to the African city of Algier, Algeria. The story begins in the Remini abode in Sicily, where Francisco and his two sons Lucien and Mariano are contemplating their trading expedition to Malta. - Summary by Wikipedia

In this first story in Freaks on the Fells, Mr Sudberry, a successful London merchant takes his family on a Scottish highlands vacation. Over the course of the summer the family has lots of exciting adventures near and around the farm and adjoining fishing stream. - Summary by Linny

Evan Marshall has a target on his back the size of two galaxies. On Earth, the hunt continues, but now there's a new player with their sights set on him. The most dangerous kind of player. One with nothing to lose.

A mortal roams the surface of Vallis; her fate, and the apparent fate of the world, igniting once again the war between creation and annihilation. When the heart of his sacred forest is attacked, Dymurin, the ancient Druid King of the Far’Oak Stride, embarks upon a journey that takes him over the land in search of a mortal holding the key to the world’s survival.