Originally published in 1963 and authored by the then Editor of the Dancing Times, this was a pioneer work discussing not only the origins and development of many social dance forms from early times, but also relating these forms to their environment. As well as its role in social history, the book analyses the role of dance as a prime creative power in Renaissance spectacles which depicted and celebrated diplomatic, military and regal occasions. After a wide-ranging introductory ...

More than 80 books and over 6 million copies of the Stalker book series have sold in Russia and in Germany.The official S.T.A.L.K.E.R book series has taken on a new image — graphic novels that will immerse you in the world of the Zone where dangerous anomalies lie in wait for the Stalkers at every turn and where hideous mutants and zombies are on a continuous hunt for man. A Swedish tourist named Max Cotten vanishes without a trace during the European Footba...

Life was never easy for Einar Thorson. His father, Knute, Norse royalty and Thane of Holgar, was killed in a raid by the subhuman Wendol, and went to Valhalla. Einar was a mere stripling and too young ascend to his rightful heritage as Thane. His cowardly uncle Stig usurped his title and sent Einar with the raiders in the hopes that he would be killed and no longer be a problem. Odin smiled on him and Thor protected him; Einar was invincible in battle with his enchanted sword and became fa...

Updated second edition: "A bold and imaginative book which moves our thinking about narratives of illness in new directions." — Sociology of Heath and IllnessSince it was first published in 1995, The Wounded Storyteller has occupied a unique place in the body of work on illness. A collective portrait of a so-called "remission society" of those who suffer from illness or disability, as well as a cogent analysis of their stories within a larger frame...

Arthur Frank has been the leader of writers groups for about eight years and has taught fiction writing at the collegiate level for several years. He is a member of Mystery Writers of America. He used to be in the consumer magazine business after leaving a corporate career in labor relations behind. He has seen any number of aspiring writers struggle incredibly trying to carve out a career in the literary world.He struggled with many of these concerns himself, finding out that the ...

Since it was first published in 1995, The Wounded Storyteller has occupied a unique place in the body of work on illness. Both the collective portrait of a so-called "remission society" of those who suffer from some type of illness or disability and a cogent analysis of their stories within a larger framework of narrative theory, Arthur W. Frank's book has reached a large and diverse following, including the ill, medical professionals, and scholars of literary theory.Drawi...

Stories accompany us through life from birth to death. But they do not merely entertain, inform, or distress us—they show us what counts as right or wrong and teach us who we are and who we can imagine being. Stories connect people, but they can also disconnect, creating boundaries between people and justifying violence. In Letting Stories Breathe, Arthur W. Frank grapples with this fundamental aspect of our lives, offering both a theory of how stories shape us and a useful method...

Back in the day radio was the medium; and its message was entertainment!Whatever you craved, radio delivered. Detectives, Mysteries, Westerns, Sci-Fi, Literature.This Golden Age really was crammed full of exciting, thrilling and downright brilliant programmes.These classic radio hours serve up a wide range of genres, stars, stories, and yes, entertainment.Let's jump right in.

The anthology "British Murder Mysteries - The Ultimate Collection" delves into the heart of detective fiction, offering a rich tapestry of intrigue, suspense, and cleverly woven narratives that have captivated readers for generations. This collection explores the many facets of the murder mystery genre, capturing the tension between clarity and confusion, the known and unknown, all within the fog-laden streets and countryside of Britain. The diverse range of styles—from gritty realism to g...

This book, newly updated, contains now several HTML tables of contents that will make reading a real pleasure! The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook) lists the titles of all novels included in this volume. By clicking on one of those titles you will be redirected to the beginning of that work, where you'll find a new TOC that lists all the chapters and sub-chapters of that specific work. 1. Little Women (Louisa May Alcott) 2. The Divine Comedy (Dante Alighieri) 3....

Un asesinato en una tranquila mansión inglesa, un mensaje cifrado y la amenaza del siniestro Profesor Moriarty. Sherlock Holmes se enfrenta a un caso que lo llevará desde los salones británicos hasta los rincones más oscuros del crimen organizado en América. Con su inigualable ingenio, Holmes deberá desentrañar una red de secretos y venganza que se remonta al pasado más violento de la víctima.

Un tren especial, contratado exclusivamente para un grupo de importantes empresarios, desaparece misteriosamente en medio de un trayecto rutinario. La prensa y el público claman por respuestas, pero la policía está completamente perpleja. Sherlock Holmes y su fiel compañero, el Dr. Watson, siguen una serie de pistas que los llevan a descubrir un plan de sabotaje cuidadosamente planeado. A lo largo de esta investigación, Holmes debe aplicar toda su habilidad deductiva y su profundo conocimi...