"John E. Woods is revising our impression of Thomas Mann, masterpiece by masterpiece." -The New Yorker"Doctor Faustus is Mann's deepest artistic gesture. . . . Finely translated by John E. Woods." -The New RepublicThomas Mann's last great novel, first published in 1947 and now newly rendered into English by acclaimed translator John E. Woods, is a modern reworking of the Faust legend, in which Germany sells its soul to the Devil. Mann's protagonis...

Gambling addiction ruins the lives of millions of people worldwide. If you want to Stop Gambling this Audiobook can help you.After 30 years of gambling addiction, John Woods placed his last bet on January 5th, 2017. Here, he tells the brutally honest story of a lifetime of gambling, and the pain and misery it caused, not just to John, but to those closest to him.Most importantly, he shares all he has discovered since stopping gambling and beginning recovery:· What i...

From one of Germany’s finest writers comes a wonderfully light and humorous novel set during the tumultuous events of 1989. A wobbling Hungary has just opened its borders to Austria enabling a flood of refugees to escape, the Berlin Wall is on the cusp of falling, and, yet, seemingly sheltered from this onrushing new world in their idyllic East German home are Adam, a tailor and dressmaker who enjoys a life of dressing (and undressing) his appreciative clientele, and Evelyn, Adam’s restles...

The star Mira was unpredictably variable. Sometimes it was blazing, brilliant and hot. Other times it was oddly dim, cool, shedding little warmth on its many planets. Gresth Gkae, leader of the Mirans, was seeking a better star, one to which his "people" could migrate. That star had to be steady, reliable, with a good planetary system. And in his astronomical searching, he found Sol. With hundreds of ships, each larger than whole Terrestrial spaceports, and traveling faster than the speed ...

Nobodaddy's Children is a trilogy of novels that traces life in Germany from the Nazi era through the postwar years and into an apocalyptic future. Scenes from the Life of a Faun recounts the dreary life of a government worker who escapes the banality of war by researching the exploits of a deserter from the Napoleonic Wars nicknamed The Faun. Brand's Heath deals with the chaos of the immediate postwar period as a writer joins a small community of "survivors" to ...

Embark on an enchanting exploration of mystical traditions with *The Great Book of Witchcraft*, a diverse anthology comprising works by luminaries such as Bram Stoker, Jules Michelet, and Margaret Murray. This collection masterfully spans the spectrum of literary styles from historical narratives to imaginative tales, immersing readers in the rich tapestry of witchcraft lore and its myriad interpretations across eras and cultures. With historical treatises juxtaposed with evocative folklor...

Famous Adventures and Prison Escapes of the Civil War offers a riveting exploration into the untold exploits and daring escapes that punctuated the American Civil War. This anthology melds a diverse array of literary styles'Äîranging from firsthand narratives to recollections and analyses'Äîproviding a panoramic view of the resourcefulness and resilience exhibited during this tumultuous period. Through thrilling accounts, readers are tantalized with tales of ingenuity and valiance, each st...

The alien spaceship was unthinkably huge, enormously powerful, apparently irresistible. It came from the void and settled on Earth, striking awe into the hearts of all who saw it. Its burden, however, was not conquest -- but a call for help! First contact was a job for the brilliant team of scientists, Arcot, Wade, and Morey,explorers of the Islands of Space. And what they learned was an offer of an alliance against an invading foe so powerful that no known force could turn them back!

From hot girlfriend to hotter wife...Carly is the new girl in town looking for a man who can handle a real woman's desires.Hank is the senior football player looking for an easy lay.Neither of them know how much their lives are about to change-- especially after she invites his two best friends from the team to join the party.A party that has only just begun.This super-sized 350-page novel explores one couple's journey into the extre...

Madison & Adams Press presents the Civil War Memories Series. This meticulous selection of the firsthand accounts, memoirs and diaries is specially comprised for Civil War enthusiasts and all people curious about the personal accounts and true life stories of the unknown soldiers, the well known commanders, politicians, nurses and civilians amidst the war. "Famous Adventures and Prison Escapes of the Civil War" is a collection of seven narratives gathered and edited by the first modern sou...

John Woods presents a theoretical approach and practical suggestions for mental health practitioners working therapeutically with young people who have abused. Drawing on his long-standing experience, he has developed an integrated theory that bridges the gap between existing cognitive behavioural and psychoanalytic approaches. He shows how this individual treatment model can be applied in a range of contexts including residential settings, group and family work, as well as in individual w...

In a forgotten part of Middle America, a defiant act leaves one man dead and one teenage girl faced with a stark decision that could mean losing everything.Amy Wirkner, a high school senior in Barnesville, Ohio, is a loner, nicknamed “Chevy” for her size. She’s smart, funny, and absolutely determined to escape from her small town in the Ohio Valley, a place poisoned by fracking. She does well in school despite the cruelty of her classmates and has her eyes on a col...