Volpone, Or, The Fox is Ben Jonson's great parable of greed, self-interest and inheritance. Using animal fable to satirize the wealthy and the greedy, it remains one of his most distinctive and compelling dramatic works.Jonson wrote the play for performance in 1606, and orchestrated its publication the following year. In it, the wealthy Venetian Volpone pretends to be on his deathbed, encouraging Voltore, Corbaccio and Corvino-the vulture, raven and crow-to compete for his...

„ALS SIE VERSCHWANDEN“ ist eine Reise zu den verborgenen Ursprüngen unserer Zivilisation. Es stellt die offizielle Geschichtsschreibung infrage und zeigt, dass die Menschheit Teil eines viel älteren, globalen Projekts gewesen sein könnte – ein Projekt, das durch eine kosmische Katastrophe beinahe ausgelöscht wurde. Das Buch verbindet Archäologie, Mythologie und Wissenschaft zu einem faszinierenden Mosaik einer vergessenen Hochkultur, die vielleicht einst die Erde prägte. Es ist keine akade...

The Silver Fox is a captivating anthology that encapsulates the shimmering diversity of late 19th-century Irish literature, weaving together tales rich with humor, drama, and rustic charm. The collection explores the nuanced dynamics of Anglo-Irish society, vibrant with the interplay of tradition and modernity. Through an array of narrative styles, from evocative rural sketches to poignant reflections on societal changes, the anthology offers a profound look into the literary currents prop...

Letters from your favorite leading men, addressed to your deepest fantasies.This audio-only anthology features love letters from some of your favorite book boyfriends, speaking directly to you…performed by voices you already love.Sometimes the letters are sweet, sometimes they’re emotional, sometimes they’re just plain FILTHY.This sultry collection of audio-only shorts is written by bestselling contemporary romance writers and performed by audiobook...

Never trust a man who answers the door wearing nothing more than a pair of low-cut jeans and a panty-melting smirk.Being a romance novelist comes with its perks but when Ethan Rochester enters my life and interrupts my solo writing retreat, my world turns upside down.I write about guys like him for a living—sexy and charming, yet reluctant to get into a serious relationship. His body’s the ultimate temptation, but his condescending personality makes him a notorious heartbre...

When your life is a hot mess at twenty, it's cute. At twenty-seven...well, not so much.It's just that my lofty dreams--making it as a real estate agent, paying rent on time, showering daily--have stayed just that: dreams. Oh, and love? I've decided love might be a little ambitious for me at the moment. Instead, I've settled for the two guys who will never leave me: Ben & Jerry.That is, until Dr. Adam Foxe takes up residence as the town's new vet.With his strong jaw,...