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The fifth volume in CSA Word's massively popular complete and unabridged ‘Short Stories’ collection is bound to please. With something for everyone this collection of classic stories read by only the best-suited and most established readers will delight the ears as a vintage wine excites the gullet; The Vintage Collection is audible gold. Features eye-catching typographical series design.

David Tennant, Catherine Tate and Michelle Ryan are the narrators of this exclusive collection of original audio adventures. Join the 10th Doctor on journeys in time and space in these stories: 'Pest Control', 'The Forever Trap', 'The Nemonite Invasion', 'The Rising Night', 'The Day of the Troll', 'The Last Voyage' and 'Dead Air'. Written by Peter Anghelides, Dan Abnett, David Roden, Scott Handcock, Simon Messingham and James Goss.

John Barrowman, Eve Myles and Gareth David-Lloyd star in three Torchwood radio adventures from the Lost Files, each set before the TV story Children of Earth. The Devil and Miss Carew sees Gwen and Rhys involved in a nursing home mystery. Submission finds the Torchwood team heading for the bottom of the sea – the Mariana Trench – after they intercept a distress call. The House of the Dead sees a special séance being held at the most haunted pub in Wales.

Most people think the way to write a best seller is to have a lot of talent and even more luck. As you will learn, there is a recipe for success, and luck may be the least important ingredient in creating a best seller. No one has cracked the code better than James Scott Bell. A best-selling author himself, and the author of the number-one best seller for writers, Plot & Structure, Mr. Bell has been teaching the principles of best-selling fiction for over 20 years, principles that apply to any genre or style.

Why do well-intentioned plans for improving the human condition go tragically awry? Author James C. Scott analyzes failed cases of large-scale authoritarian plans in a variety of fields. Centrally managed social plans misfire, Scott argues, when they impose schematic visions that do violence to complex interdependencies that are not - and cannot - be fully understood. Further, the success of designs for social organization depends upon the recognition that local, practical knowledge is as important as formal, epistemic knowledge.

Seven minutes past midnight on March 10, 1945, nearly 300 American B-29s thundered into the skies over Tokyo. Their payloads of incendiaries ignited a firestorm that reached up to 2,800 degrees, liquefying asphalt and vaporizing thousands; sixteen square miles of the city were flattened and more than 100,000 men, women, and children were killed. Black Snow is the story of this devastating operation, orchestrated by Major General Curtis LeMay, who famously remarked: "If we lose the war, we'll be tried as war criminals."

Rivers, on a long view, are alive. They are born; they change; they shift their channels; they forge new routes to the sea; they move both gradually and violently; they can teem (usually) with life; they may die a quasi-natural death; they are frequently maimed and even murdered. It is the annual flood pulse—the brief time when the river occupies the floodplain—that gives a river its vitality, but it is human engineering that kills it, suppressing the flood pulse with dams, irrigation, siltation, dikes, and levees.

These iconic works explore the depths of human suffering, identity, and transformation, showcasing some of the most profound voices of the 20th century. From the haunting reflections on war in All Quiet on the Western Front and A Farewell to Arms to the poetic expression of inner conflict in the works of Owen, Rosenberg, and Brooke, this collection provides a window into the world of writers who grappled with the aftermath of trauma and the search for meaning.

The Ultimate Modern Classics Collection: Volume One is the first instalment in our classics collection focusing on the most important and iconic novels, stories, and poems of the 20th century. Featuring 18 essential modern classics from Orwell, Hemingway, Fitzgerald, Woolf, and many more, and read by a cast of incredible narrators including Iwan Rheon, Ben Allen, Karen Cass, Nathan Osgood, amongst others, this is an essential addition to your library.

There is one sure-fire way of improving your novel fast...You may know the fundamentals of how to write fiction. You may be more than competent in plot, structure and characters. But if your dialogue is dull it will drag the whole story down...Don't sabotage your chances of selling your work to readers or publishers because the dialogue is unexceptional. Dazzle them with what the characters say. How to Write Dazzling Dialogue will give you the tools to do it.

World News Thread is the official podcast of worldnewsthread.com, your trusted hub for real-time global news headlines and in-depth analysis. Each episode transforms the fast-moving news bulletin into a clear, connected story revealing how politics, technology, economics, and society intersect across the world. From breaking developments in geopolitics to cultural shifts shaping tomorrow, the World News Thread Podcast follows every strand of the world news bulletin to help listeners see the bigger picture. Whether it’s a major international crisis or a quiet revolution in innovation, our ...

Thirty-Two Advanced Strategies for Advanced Learning: The Ultimate Guide to Learning How to Learn takes listeners on a fascinating intellectual trip through the intricate processes of the human mind. He creates an intriguing road map for mastering the art of learning by fusing the most recent scientific advancements with age-old wisdom. This audiobook teaches you how to analyze the learning process, comprehend its workings, and customize it to fit your own learning preferences.

This inspiring book is a guide for children on how they can make a difference in the world and help save the environment. The book covers a wide range of topics, including reducing waste, conserving water, protecting wildlife, and using renewable energy. Children will learn about the different ecosystems and the impact of human actions on the environment. They will also discover simple, everyday actions they can take to help reduce their carbon footprint and protect the planet.

Tessi is a spunky electric car who's on a mission to change the world. When she's adopted by a new family, Tessi knows that she's meant to do more than just take them from point A to point B. She's determined to educate the world about the benefits of electric cars and renewable energy.

Former CIA Russia expert Max Geller is recovering from an intense mission while lying low in Australia, enjoying his sudden wealth in the company of his new girlfriend. But his beachy bliss is short-lived when Max, while relaxing by the ocean, is ambushed by the CIA.

Mike Romeo is an ex-cage fighter living off the grid in LA. Running from a dark guilt that dogs him, he's finally found a place where he can rest and even heal. Then a church blows up. And with it all of Romeo's hopes to be left alone. When he stops to help an injured woman whose kids are missing, someone decides to put a target on his back.

Fernando the Frog Loves Tacos is a children's book about a frog named Fernando who has a love for tacos. The story follows Fernando's adventures as he discovers different types of tacos and the joy they bring him. He is a curious and adventurous frog who has a love for tacos.

Follow the White Rabbit is an imaginative and exciting children's book that takes listeners on a journey into a world of magic and adventure. The story follows a curious young hero as they set out to follow a mysterious white rabbit, leading them down a rabbit hole and into a strange and wondrous world filled with curious creatures and unexpected twists and turns.

In the park, there lived a ball named Billy who was very excited to play with the other balls. But there was one problem: Billy couldn't bounce. The other balls laughed at him, and Billy felt sad and left out. One day, Billy met a wise old tree who taught him that he didn't have to bounce to be a part of the game. The tree encouraged him to try new things, make new friends, and have fun along the way.

A tiger cub named Love is a young tiger who is just starting to explore the world around it. It is small, playful, and curious. The story of the tiger cub named Love could serve as a reminder of the importance of love and compassion in our lives. Also could show that even in the face of challenges and difficulties, love and the support of others can help us to overcome them.