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"The triumphant, long-awaited return of a writer of remarkable gifts: in this collection of richly imagined stories?her first new work in twenty years?the master of short fiction delivers a diverse suite of stories about men and women confronting their vulnerabilities in times of transition and challenge. Now, at long last, Tallent returns with a new collection of diverse, thematically linked, and deeply powerful stories that confirm her enduring...
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TALES FOR WISE CHILDREN
Horace, the Crow Who Flew East
Horace, an adventurous crow, stumbles upon a piece of exquisite matcha cake that leaves him craving for more. Determined to discover the origins of this delectable treat, Horace embarks on an epic journey across Europe, tasting its myriad delights along the way. Amidst his adventures, he befriends Lime, a vibrant parrot shunned by a murder of crows due to his unique plumage. Together, with the...
4) London Tube
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London Tube:
Seven different stations take part into seven different stories.
Seven stations that play a significant role to the lives of different passengers.
A trip from the beginning of London tube till nowadays.
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What evil dwells within the pretty lady next door or the ordinary house cat?What happens when you pursue your dreams into the desert after dark?Beware the man borne of your imagination. He could seek vengeance on the one who created him.Visit a bookstore offering a most alluring and sinister service.Journey to the dark side with ten twisted tales of horror, malevolence, and the truly uncanny.
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Precious stones, high-value trades, death threats, bandits, hidden treasure and mineral splendour: eminent journalist and storyteller Richa Goyal Sikri takes us on a rollercoaster ride across the length and breadth of Africa with 24 short adventure stories based on true events spanning the last 60 years and starring some of the most extraordinary personalities ever to walk the face of our planet.
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Future of Errors and Other Stories is a collection of fifteen unique and magical
tales for teenagers that will inspire you like never before. Each story will transport
you to a land of fantasy and inspiration, filling your heart with hope and wonder.
These thrilling adventures, filled with humanity, convey messages of invincible
hope and resilience amid all odds. As you turn the pages and journey through the
worlds of science fiction and...
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In Survivors of War, traverse the gripping journey from the streets of England to far-flung battlefields, spanning the years from 1931 to a post-war Christmas in 1949. This emotionally charged narrative grapples with a poignant question: How can one find joy and fulfilment after witnessing the horror and brutality of war?
The story delves into the psyche of a young man forever changed by the atrocities he encountered during World War II. Explore...
11) Unknown Reasons
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Book 1 in the 10,000 Reasons SerialNo little girl grows up thinking she's going to become an escort, call girl, prostitute-or whatever other kinder names one would call it. That was not on my radar-ever! When my roommate begged me to help her out one evening, I didn't think a simple, "OK" and a huge misunderstanding would change my life...but it did.*******Every boy grows up thinking he's going to become the master of the universe. I was no different....
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Unrequited love. Sounds romantic, doesn't it? But what happens when a stalker falls in love? "The Number of Man" is a short story by New York Times bestselling author J.T. Ellison. It first appeared in the anthology LOVE IS MURDER, edited by Sandra Brown, and later in BASED ON: Words, Notes and Art from Nashville, edited by Chuck Beard (2015).
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A collection of four early reader stories designed for parents and children to enjoy together.Blast off into space with "Chattermaster" as Blake learns to master his urge to talk.Step into fantasy with "Deirdre's Dragon" and imagine what your child might do with their very own dragon!Visit the realm of folklore in "The Fox and The Fleas" as a young kit learns how to deal with the pests.Finally, allow "Mom's Helper" to help you discuss safety concerns....
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This fable is a very humorous story of how a lion with the support of his pride, cleverly worked together to overcome a series of challenges. The challenges included tests of speed, strenght and the ability to climb. The lion was not superior than his rival in these abilities. He was even isulted by other animals that consider themselves better than he was. Nontheless, with help of his pride, he was able to outsmart his rivals to become king.
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Taking place across the Midwest's heartland of America, this collection of short stories offers nuance to the darker aspects of human relationships. Told primarily from the intoxicating beginnings of lust before progressing toward love, the stories fluidly transform into stark realities rather than romantic ideals. Each story provides an intimate look at how commitment and affection can turn into disloyalty or even hatred. With subtle mystery and...
18) Bits and Pieces
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A collection of short stories, each as unique and different from the others as the title suggests. From Bennie to The Cold Shoulder, these stories have refused to go away. Each tale carries an emotional message of hope, compassion, anger, even fear. Like life, the emotions contained within these tales will hit you when you least expect them.
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Hobos became the face of the Great Depression for the people who lived on small family farms in the rural areas of our country. These farms were mostly self-sufficient. The farmers practiced living locally long before it became the fad it is becoming today with things like the hundred mile challenge. They raised their own animals, cows, chickens, pigs; grew their own fruits and vegetables; and heated their homes with woods cut from their own woodlots....
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This delightful collection of 56 very short stories by Coco Legend is perfect for bedtime reading, sending your child to sleep with inspiring, happy thoughts! With separate sections for 'Magical Stories', 'Stories Set in a Zoo' and, for the final part of the year, 'Christmas Stories.' Happy reading, happy dreams!