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This compilation features a wonderful selection of travel stories from public radio's Selected Shorts, an award-winning series of classic and contemporary short fiction read by distinguished stage and screen actors and recorded live at Peter Norton Symphony Space in New York City. Hilarity, suspense and high drama are offered up in this new mix of tales of travel to locales familiar and exotic. Take a trip in a time machine with Madame Bovary, join a father and son on a sailing voyage that...

In 'The Complete Works' by Max Pemberton, readers are immersed in a collection of his most prolific literary pieces, showcasing his versatility in various genres such as fiction, non-fiction, and journalism. Pemberton's writing style is characterized by its vivid descriptions, sharp wit, and insightful commentary on societal issues of the time. This comprehensive volume provides readers with a glimpse into the literary landscape of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, offering a valuabl...

The Family GhostBy: Max BrownThe troubled Darwin family moves to a small New Hampshire town to start their lives over and leave their past behind. They soon discover their beautiful new home is not as empty as it appears. They find they have a ghostly occupant of a teenage boy named Michael Daniels, whose own past mistakes led to his own troubled end. Through his sage advice, words of wisdom, and understanding on the importance of family, the Darwins slowly begin to recover...

Khin's sister Theda has a strange illness and a euthanasia drug locked in a box under her bed. Her doctor thinks her problem is purely physical, and so does she, but Khin is not so sure. He knows what they both went through growing up in Perth – it wasn't welcoming back then for a Burmese-Australian family. With Theda's condition getting worse, Khin heads off to the United States. He needs to sort things out with his ex-partner. Once there, events take a very odd turn, and he finds himself...

Three distinguished scholars draw on critical theory to address the causes and circumstances behind the rise of autocracies and oligarchies.Across the Euro-Atlantic world, political leaders have been mobilizing their bases with nativism, racism, xenophobia, and paeans to "traditional values," in brazen bids for electoral support. How are we to understand this move to the mainstream of political policies and platforms that lurked only on the far fringes through most ...

The Tales of the Thames gathers Max Pemberton's river-centered tales of intrigue, pursuit, disguise, and peril, using London's great waterway as both setting and symbolic artery of empire, commerce, and criminal secrecy. Written in the brisk, atmospheric manner of late-Victorian and Edwardian popular fiction, the collection blends thriller mechanics with action-adventure spectacle: fogbound wharves, sudden reversals, social masquerade, and the uneasy proximity of respectability and danger....

In Max Pemberton's 'Murder Mysteries Boxed-Set: 40+ Books in One Edition', readers are taken on an enthralling journey through a vast collection of gripping murder mysteries. Pemberton's writing style captures the essence of the classic detective genre, with intricate plots, mysterious characters, and unexpected twists that keep readers on the edge of their seats. Each book in this boxed-set offers a unique mystery, bringing to life different settings and time periods, showcasing Pemberton...

The Whumpy Printing Press presents: High Stakes and Bloody BusinessFrom bloodthirsty monsters to misunderstood victims, this anthology brings together thirty vampire stories. The vampires in these stories are sometimes good, sometimes bad, but they're always hungry.So sink your teeth into this collection to satisfy your (fictional) bloodlust.Included authors: Kailey Alessi, Ennis Rook Bashe, Max Browne, Mill Cohen, Alfie Court, Megan Renee Doyle, Booker G. ...

Secrets of the Nameless Ship gathers Max Pemberton's maritime adventure fiction around one of the genre's most enduring fascinations: the sea as a theatre of secrecy, danger, and moral testing. Written in the brisk, suspenseful manner of late-Victorian and Edwardian popular romance, the volume blends nautical peril, criminal intrigue, and imperial-era restlessness. Its style is direct and vividly episodic, designed for readers who relish swift plotting, atmospheric settings, and the revela...

Max Pemberton's 'Premium Edition: 50+ Murder Mysteries & Adventure Books' is a collection of thrilling and suspenseful tales that captivate readers with intricate plot twists and compelling characters. Pemberton's literary style is characterized by vivid descriptions, fast-paced narratives, and cleverly crafted puzzles that keep readers guessing until the very end. Set in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, these stories provide a fascinating glimpse into the Victorian era and the worl...

Over the past few decades, there’s been an exponential rise in the number of books and studies on leadership and what we need to do to ensure organizational success in today’s increasingly complex and interconnected global market. And yet, year after year, we continue to see research that shows employee engagement and morale levels plateauing on the low end of the scale. Why is this? Why are we unable to move the needle and create the kind of working conditions that not only allow our empl...

E. E. Brown's "Life of Oliver Wendell Holmes" offers a comprehensive exploration of the life and career of one of America's most distinguished literary figures and jurists. Utilizing a blend of biographical narrative and critical analysis, Brown's meticulous research sheds light on Holmes' contributions to literature and law, illustrating how these domains intricately intersect. The prose is characterized by its clarity and depth, capturing the philosophical nuances that underpin Holmes' t...