Handsome, popular and much in demand in the Social world, Alstone, the Duke of Windlemere is bored with life and, seeking entertainment, he is drawn into a foolhardy wager with his friend Sir Hugo Benson.The bet concerns whether they can successfully replicate the experiment in George Bernard Shaw’s play, Pygmalion, in which Eliza Doolittle is taken from the flower market in London and trained to pass as a ‘lady’ in Society.Unbeknown to her, Sir Hugo’s niece, the beautiful, i...

I got my bike at a police auction. I thought it looked like a fantastic piece of machinery! The cops had said it was abandoned, but I couldn't believe it! Why in the world would anyone abandon an incredible bike like this?A few days later I found out the answer to that question. Let me tell you what happened.Found out about this strange, terrifying bike in this scary ghost story.Ages 9 and up.LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing read...

The spirit of the season has hit Riverdale—in a big way! An act of kindness from Betty & Veronica spreads Christmas cheer and the idea of giving to everyone in town—resulting in some very unlikely friendships! Get into the spirit of the season in the 4-part holiday story “The Great Crashers”!

Dolly Rebecca Parton' (born January 19, 1946) is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, female actor, writer and benefactor, finest familiar for her work in country tunes.This book is your ultimate resource for Dolly Parton. Here you will find the most up-to-date 218 Success Facts, Information, and much more.p>In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know about Dolly Parton's Early life, Career and Perso...

Your child knows the material, but does the test format trip them up?The Iowa Assessments use audio-led questions and a specific pace. Without realistic practice, even strong students can get lost in the mechanics. This book closes that gap with full-length tests built in the real exam's format and difficulty.More Than Just Questions: A Complete Test-Ready SystemThis guide delivers 21 full-length practice tests, each ...

Retina Assessments, Disease, and Treatments, Volume Two explores retinal disease, assessment, and treatment for rehabilitation of visual function. Focusing on major retinal diseases and clinical assessments, including neuroimaging and electrophysiology, this volume highlights new restorative therapies such as gene therapy, stem cell therapy, retinal prosthetics, and novel tools to assess retinal function. - Provides a deep dive into the clinical aspects related to retinal therapy - Identif...

A stretch of arid desert highway yawns ahead of Paul, farther than it ever should. As he pushes his truck on, a chilling realization hits. There's something wrong with this road.This horror short story was originally published in Tumbleweird Magazine in August 2025.

Moonfleet is a small village near the sea in the south of England, where village legend tells of the notorious Colonel John “Blackbeard” Mohune who is buried in a family crypt under the church. He is said to have stolen and hidden a diamond from King Charles I. His ghost is said to wander at night looking for the diamond, and the mysterious lights in the churchyard are attributed to his activities.One night a bad storm floods the village. While attending the Sunday service at churc...

Clarkesworld is a Hugo and World Fantasy Award-winning science fiction and fantasy magazine. Each month we bring you a mix of fiction, articles, interviews and art. Our November 2024 issue (#218) contains:* Original fiction by Resa Nelson ("LuvHome™"), Claire Jia-Wen ("Mirror Stages"), D.A. Xiaolin Spires ("Luminous Glass, Vibrant Seeds"), A. W. Prihandita ("Negative Scholarship on the Fifth State of Being"), E.N. Auslender ("Duty of Care"), Oliver Stifel ("The Slide"), Raahem Alvi...

The failure of the Maginot Line shocked the world and lead to the sudden collapse of organized French resistance against Germany.Constructed throughout the 1930s, the Maginot Line was supposed to form the ultimate defence against a German invasion of France. However, different sections of the line were built at different times and the strength of various sections varied widely. During their Blitzkrieg invasion, the Germans were able to identify these weak points an...

THE Second Punic War has rightly been regarded by ancient and modern writers alike as the greatest in the history of Rome. The deep insight of Polybius, who lived to see Rome undisputed mistress of the Mediterranean, has noted and recorded how the issue of the struggle inaugurated a new era in Europe. A unity of ancient history begins, with Rome as the focus, which ends only when the Roman Empire split into two halves. The military history of the war down to Cannae and the outstanding pers...

Pray Your Way into Marital Breakthrough is a 21-day personal prayer and fasting programme designed to help participants seek the face of God for MARITAL BREAKTHROUGH. The prayer points assigned for each day are heaven-provoking and testimony-bringing. It is also an opportunity to discipline and rid yourself of any bad habits. By the end of these 21 days, we expect your testimony. For this 21-day endeavor to be successful, you must have faith and determination. Therefore, prepare your heart...