Originally published in 1961. This book gives the layman a better understanding of the nature of nuclear power and explains some of the major problems which have to be overcome in making practical use of it. It is concerned mainly with the different kinds of nuclear reactors - their underlying principles are explained and illustrated by reference to particular plants or design studies. Interested readers will find that the discussion of principles is full enough, and the range covered wide...

The author of Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer enjoys an unexpected fantasy as a nineteenth-century Yankee finds himself whisked back in time to an age of chivalry and knighthood with some unusual consequences.

Originally written for children in 1881, The Prince and the Pauper relates the hilarious adventures of Tom Canty, a ragged street urchin who bears a striking resemblance to Edward VI, son of Henry VIII. Longing to experience the fun and excitement of the outside world, the young prince persuades Tom to exchange clothes, and in doing so, the two exchange places in society.

"The human race has one really effective weapon: laughter."This collection of unabridged recordings of Mark Twain's non-fiction includes his five great travelogues together with the memoirs of his time working as a pilot on the Mississippi, the profound essay written to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria, and other short pieces of non-fiction.The titles included here are:Old Times on the MississippiLife on the Mississ...

"Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness."From the dusty silver mines of Nevada to the ancient ruins of the Holy Land, and from the misty peaks of the Alps to the bustling ports of colonial India, this collection of unabridged recordings comprises the five travelogues that transformed the traditional travel journal into a masterclass of satire and established Mark Twain as one of the world's sharpest—and funniest—observers of human nature.The tit...

Originally published in 1875, Editorial Wild Oats is a collection of early journalistic writings by Mark Twain that showcases his sharp wit and insightful commentary through a series of articles and sketches.The essays included here are:My First Literary VentureMy First Literary VentureJournalism in TennesseeNicodemus Dodge PrinterMr. Bloke's ItemHow I Edited an Agricultural PaperThe Killing of Julius...

Step back in time to the era of the American Revolution with Washington Irving's classic tale, "Rip Van Winkle," brought to life by the engaging narration of Anthony Pica. This timeless story follows the adventures of Rip Van Winkle, a kind but idle man who escapes the troubles of his nagging wife by wandering into the mountains. There, he encounters mysterious figures who offer him a drink that leads to an extraordinary slumber.Rip awakens twenty years later to find that everythin...

In this charming retelling of the classic picaresque story, Pinocchio is a puppet who comes to life, a rascally character who has one adventure after another. Of course, being the curious, yet naive boy that he is, all these events lead him into a series of misfortunes all of his own doing. But in the end, his last adventure redeems him, and he becomes what he has always wished to be, a real living boy with his father Geppetto.

The Railway Children is the magical children's classic that has charmed readers for over a century. Follow the adventures of three siblings as they begin a new life in the countryside and discover the wonders of the railway behind their home.After their father suddenly disappears, Bobbie, Peter, and Phyllis are forced to leave their London home and move to the countryside with their mother. Discovering the wonders of the railway behind the...

Experience the heartwarming tale of "The Velveteen Rabbit," a beloved classic by Margery Williams, beautifully narrated by Brian Pederson. This enchanting story tells the tale of a simple, velveteen rabbit who longs to become real through the love of a child.In the cozy setting of a child’s nursery, the velveteen rabbit learns that becoming real isn’t about how you look on the outside, but about the love and affection you receive. As the rabbit's adventures unfold, this timeless st...

A Time Best YA Book of All Time (2021)Run away to the Metropolitan Museum of Art with E. L. Konigsburg’s beloved classic and Newbery Medal–winning novel From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler.When Claudia decided to run away, she planned very carefully. She would be gone just long enough to teach her parents a lesson in Claudia appreciation. And she would go in comfort-she would live at the Metropolitan Museu...

One of the Time 100 Best Fantasy Books Of All TimeThe Newbery Honor–winning second novel in the renowned Earthsea series from Ursula K. Le GuinIn this second novel in the Earthsea series, Tenar is chosen as high priestess to the ancient and nameless Powers of the Earth, and everything is taken from her—home, family, possessions, even her name. She is now known only as Arha, the Eaten One, and guards the shadowy, labyrinthine Tombs of Atuan.Then a wizard, Ged Sparrow...