The Russian audio course that jumps right into learning the language with expertly designed structure of the lessons and their thematic organization. This audio book set includes essentials from vol. 1 such as greetings, travelling, numbers, food and drink, shopping, getting around town, business meetings, dating and telling the time. Followed by vol. 2 with more detailed explanation of Russian phonetics, Russian names, birthdays, taking about planet Earth, flying on a Russian space ship a...

O. Henry's story presents a unique narrative arc that explores the complexities of love and sacrifice among two young lovers. Through the protagonists, Della and Jim, readers are presented with an exploration of the power of selflessness in spite of limited resources. By highlighting the characters' choices to purchase gifts for one another despite their financial scarcity, O. Henry effectively illuminates how meaningful acts of kindness can take precedence over monetary wealth. Read in En...

Santa Claus lives in the Laughing Valley, where stands the big, rambling castle in which his toys are manufactured. His workmen, selected from the ryls, knooks, pixies and fairies, live with him, and every one is as busy as can be from one year's end to another. One would think that our good old Santa Claus, who devotes his days to making children happy, would have no enemies on all the earth; and, as a matter of fact, for a long period of time he encountered nothing but love wherever he m...

Vasilisa had not seen her daughter for four years. Her daughter Yefimya had gone after her wedding to Petersburg, had sent them two letters, and since then seemed to vanish out of their lives; there had been no sight nor sound of her. And whether the old woman were milking her cow at dawn, or heating her stove, or dozing at night, she was always thinking of one and the same thing—what was happening to Yefimya, whether she were alive... Read in English, unabridged.

A beautiful Christmas story of love, forgiveness and uneasy life. Set in Chicago on a bitterly cold Christmas night, William, considers stealing both to satisfy his hunger and to find excitement in his dull life, but when a woman drops a parcel he gives it to her instead of running off with it. He feels as if he is a failed thief, in the same manner as he has failed at everything - college, journalism, real estate, performing. He then walks into a house in an attempt to steal the jewellery...

"An Honest Thief" by Fyodor Dostoevsky is a captivating story that follows the life of the narrator, who reluctantly agrees to let a mysterious lodger into his small apartment. The lodger, named Emelyan Ilyitch, is a poor and pitiful man with a drinking problem. Despite his initial reservations, the narrator develops a soft spot for Emelyan and decides to provide him with food and shelter. However, he also feels the responsibility to guide Emelyan towards a better life. As the story unfold...

Christmas is a special time of the year. It brings so many memories of happiness, childhood mischief, reflection and forgiveness. This selection of Christmas stories brings some of the best tales from around the world to share the magic, wisdom and love of Christmas Time. The collection includes: The Heavenly Christmas Tree by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, At Christmas Time by Anton Chekhov, A Kidnapped Santa Claus by L. Frank Baum, The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry, The Burglar's Christmas by Willa ...

A story of a successful farmer Ilyas who grew into one of the wealthiest in the area only to loose it all through series of bad accidents. He finds his happiness however only after loosing all his possessions and achieving peace for himself and his wife. Read in English, unabridged.

The most essential thing in the world to any individual is to understand himself. The next is to understand the other fellow. From this book you are going to learn which of the 5 types you are and how to get the best out of it. The Alimentive type or The Enjoyer is discussed in this volume as well as all key principles of human analysis. Read in English (unabridged).

The first major writing by Turgenev that gained him recognition. The stories in this collection were written based on Turgenev’s own observations while hunting at his mothers’ estate. This work exposed many injustices of serfdom and led to Turgenev’s house arrest and eventual abolishment of serfdom in Russia. A fine example of realist tradition in Russian literature. Read in English (unabridged)

A collection of short stories from one of the most famous writers of very long novels Leo Tolstoy, including: Ilyas, Little Girls Wiser Than Men, The Coffee-House of Surat. 'For man to be able to live he must either not see the infinite, or have such an explanation of the meaning of life as will connect the finite with the infinite.' Read in English, unabridged.

"Fairy Tales for Adults" presents a collection of enchanting stories that go beyond the realm of traditional children's fairy tales. These narratives, crafted by literary masters Anton Chekhov and Oscar Wilde, offer a rich tapestry of strong characters, thought-provoking themes, and profound insights into the mysteries of the soul. Within these tales lie timeless truths that have endured for centuries, captivating readers with their universal appeal and offering both enjoyment and enlighte...