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「私はダニエル・アプトン。親友エドワード・ダービィの死について、真実を語ろう。私たちふたりのあいだには、様々のことが起こり、確かに私は親友の頭に六発の弾丸を撃ち込んだ。だがそれでも私はこの告白によって、彼を殺したのは私でないことを示したい。」H・P・ラヴクラフトが源流を作った「クトゥルー神話」の一部と見なされる短編。(C)PanRolling

私が大学生であったとき、それはフランスのとある街での出来事。下宿の天井の向こうから、エーリッヒ・ツァンの奏でる不思議な調べを聴いた。やがて私は彼の部屋に入ることになる。今でも思い出すがもう見つからない。私にとって何だったのだろうか。あの時期は、あの街は、あの部屋は、そしてあの調べは…。 人間心理の奥深くに、何とも説明不可能な感覚を与えるラヴクラフトの狂騒の旋律をお楽しみください。

This is a summary of the book, “The 7 Habits of Highly EffectivePeople”, written by author Stephen R. Covey. As you make your way through this summary, uncover a transformative guide to personal and professional success, using Covey's timeless principles.

The Pleasure of Finding Things Out is a magnificent treasury of the best short works of Richard P. Feynman, from interviews and speeches to lectures and printed articles. A sweeping, wide-ranging collection, it presents an intimate and fascinating view of a life in science - a life like no other. From his ruminations on science in our culture to his Nobel Prize acceptance speech, this book will delight anyone interested in the world of ideas.

Ancient Egypt wasn't all pyramids, sphinxes and gold sarcophagi. For your average Egyptian, life was tough, and work was hard, conducted under the burning gaze of the sun god Ra. During the course of a day in the ancient city of Thebes (modern-day Luxor), Egypt's religious capital, we meet 24 Egyptians from all strata of society - from the king to the bread-maker, the priestess to the fisherman, the soldier to the midwife - and get to know what the real Egypt was like by spending an hour in their company.

The New York Times bestseller, which for 10 years has been a must-have for women in business, is now completely revised and updated. In this new edition, internationally recognized executive coach Lois P. Frankel reveals a distinctive set of behaviors-over 130 in all-that women learn in girlhood that ultimately sabotage them as adults. She teaches you how to eliminate these unconscious mistakes that could be holding you back and offers invaluable coaching tips that can easily be incorporated into your social and business skills.

From the author of the landmark Secret Teachings of All Ages comes two classic works on the mysterious origins and unique mission of America: The Secret Destiny of America and America’s Assignment with Destiny. Focusing on often-forgotten moments in history, Manley P. Hall proposes that there was a Great Plan put forth 1,000 years before our nation’s founding: Humanistic and mystical organizations wished for the continent to be the location for an experiment in self-government and religious freedom.

The American Classics Collection is a century-spanning collection of 17 classic novels, short stories, essay, and poetry by American authors, read by a cast of incredible narrators including Kobna Holdbrook-Smith; Nathan Osgood; Robert G. Slade; Jonathan Keeble, and more. Included here are stories by some of the greatest writers of all time, including Ernest Hemingway; Mark Twain; F. Scott Fitzgerald; Edith Wharton; Frederick Douglass; and H.P. Lovecraft, amongst a host of others.

The first volume of Wodehouse's brilliant complete and unabridged short stories. Originally a semi-novel, this version contains self-contained stories which are nonetheless linked, often by Bingo Little, an endearingly hopeless chap and a serial romancer.

Revenge, death, and destruction abound in this early short story by H.P. Lovecraft. The story follows Antoine, a count who is last in line to die at the age of 32 due to a curse put on his family hundreds of years prior. His ancestor, being responsible for the death, brought about the curse, and Antoine was left to watch all his family, including his manservant, die an early death. But when his time comes and he is exploring the castle in wait, he manages to successfully end the curse by deflecting the fatal blow of Charles - the son of the man who was killed so many years ago.

廃人同然となって療養中の刑事トマス・F・マロウン。このような状態になったのは、人種入り混じるニューヨークのレッド・フック地区で起こった奇妙で説明の付かない怪事件のためである。謎につぐ謎の果て、強制捜査に踏み込んだマロウンを待ち受けたものとは!?ホラーの奇才H・P・ラヴクラフトによる短編作品。 我々の周囲には、神聖なる誓いがあるのと同様、邪悪なる誓いというものも存在する。私の考えでは、我々が生活をしているのは未知なる世界であり、その地には洞窟があり、影があり、また薄闇の住人もいる。人が時として進化の道筋を逆行することもあろうし、恐ろしい言い伝えはまだ死んでいないと私は信じている。 アーサー・マッケン…。

This pamphlet is an essay enabling individuals to distinguish between "black" and "white" magic, thereby avoiding practices and disciplines which may be detrimental to character and dangerous to physical health. As Paracelsus noted centuries ago, the invisible realms of nature are governed by immutable laws which cannot be violated with impunity. In recent years researchers in many fields have been exploring the hidden side of life and nature, but few of them have given serious consideration to the moral and ethical responsibilities associated with their labors.

In this seventh installment of the Jeeves series, the unflappable butler once again must apply his cleverness to rescue Bertie Wooster—this time from being arrested, lynched, and engaged by mistake! Chaos ensues when Aunt Dahlia demands that Bertie help dupe an antique dealer into selling her an 18th-century cow creamer. Complications grow as Bertie's pal Gussie Fink-Nottle is more interested in studying the effects of a full moon on the love life of newts rather than marrying Madeline Bassett.

世界中のビジネス系メディアで大反響！
バランスをとるなんて無理。
むしろアンバランスな方が人生はうまくいく。

In 1915, The Birth of a Nation casts a spell across America, swelling the Klan's ranks and drinking deep from the darkest thoughts of white folk. All across the nation they ride, spreading fear and violence among the vulnerable. They plan to bring hell to Earth. But even Ku Kluxes can die.

One person talks; the other listens. It's so basic that we take it for granted. Unfortunately, most of us think of ourselves as better listeners than we actually are. Why do we so often fail to connect when speaking with family members, romantic partners, colleagues, or friends? How do emotional reactions get in the way of real communication? This thoughtful, witty, and empathic book has already helped over 100,000 people break through conflicts and transform their personal and professional relationships.

In this chilling tale of exploration and existential dread, H.P. Lovecraft takes listeners to the frozen wastes of Antarctica—where ancient horrors lie buried beneath the ice, waiting to be unearthed.

This is a summary of the book, “Tuesdays with Morrie”, written by author Mitch Albom. As you make your way through this summary, you can embrace some of life's profound lessons, as Morrie imparts wisdom on love and mortality—inspiring us all to live fully and cherish the relationships that truly matter.

This is a summary of the book, “How to Win Friends And Influence People”, written by author Dale Carnegie. As you make your way through this summary, uncover timeless principles for effective communication and building strong relationships.

忌々しい夜の闇の中で不気味な光を放つ北極星。雲が出て北極星がその姿を隠したときにだけ私は眠りにつくことができる。そして夢の中で私は不思議な都市を目にする。次第にその都市に惹かれていった私は、ついにその地で肉体を手にする。 夢と現実の狭間、天空で不気味に睨みつける北極星が邪悪な言葉を囁く。今私が絶望に打ち震えているこの場所は、夢であるのか現実であるのか。それはまるで、北極星に私の眠りと夢を支配されているかのように。 「夢の国」を舞台に広がる、奇才H・P・ラヴクラフトによるファンタジー掌編。