The labyrinth collapsed.Iris Vale walked through it and survived.That should have been the end.It wasn't.Something new has taken hold—something quieter, colder, and far more dangerous. It does not chase. It does not attack. It studies, adapts, and removes. Not bodies. Not walls.You.Memories fade before they settle. Faces move without identity. Patterns no longer repeat—they are rewritten. What was once control has become subtraction, a force ...

Shakespeare’s timeless story of revenge, corruption, and murder is considered one of the greatest works in the English language. Prince Hamlet sets out to avenge his beloved father's death at the hand of his uncle Claudius - but Hamlet's spiral into grief and madness will have permanent and immutable consequences for the Kingdom of Denmark. Composed over 400 years ago, Hamlet remains one of the theater’s most studied and performed works, and is presented here in a stunning, sound-rich full...

This timeless comedy of manners is considered one of Molière’s most probing and mature works. While it’s still an exemplar of 16th century farce, Molière went beyond his usual comic inventiveness to create a world of rich, complex characters, especially in the cynical title character Alceste, played here by the Tony Award-winning actor Brian Bedford.Lead funding for this production is provided by the Sidney E. Frank Foundation.This recording also includes an interview with ...

1993In this rollicking take on modern diplomacy, a Norwegian social scientist and his diplomat wife are determined to try a new tactic to break the long-standing deadlock of the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. A secret back channel in Norway leads to unexpected breakthroughs as negotiators find common ground. When the political becomes personal, relationships are forged that offer a chance to alter the course of history.Includes a conversation about the ...

In the rain-slicked streets of Aethelgard, where neon lights bleed into an acidic mist, Ethan Ross lives as a ghost. Known only as Echo to the desperate souls of Sector Gamma-7, he spends his days repairing broken circuits and his nights outrunning a past he burned to the ground.Aethelgard is a city of towering monoliths and crushing depths, a place where identity is as fluid as the holographic advertisements dancing in the smog. For Ethan, every reflection in a rain puddle is a re...

Picture this: "A most extraordinary painting in which a young girl wearing a short blue smock over a rust-colored skirt sat in profile at a table by an open window." Susan Vreeland imagined just such a humble domestic scene, suggested it was created in 17th-century Holland, and attributed it to Jan Vermeer. Then she wrote a beguiling novel about this canvas, which so closely resembles the 35 extant works of the Dutch master that it might as well be one of his--long, lost, finally found, an...

A story of the Dakotas in the 1870s, depicting one of the Indian uprisings that were so frequent and so terrible in those days. It is strong in plot, vivid in action, and of great interest. Seth is a character no one can fail to admire.Included in this edition of the 1909 version of "The Watchers of the Plains" is the original frontpiece by J. C. Leyendecker, rejuvenated, and 10 additional, Native American illustrations that are unique to this edition of the book. Also included is ...

The bicycle has been described as the most perfect of human inventions and its ability to inspire cannot be underrated after all, Einstein claimed that the theory of relativity came to him whilst cycling. And so bicycling and philosophy create the perfect tandem; both teach us to confront realities about the world and ourselves, and to pursue lofty ideals. Investigating the connections between the intellectual and physical sides of cycling, this book rides over important philosophical terr...

The terrors of a young soldier come to life in shocking, almost hallucinatory detail in a powerful first novel that follows in the footsteps of The Red Badge of Courage and A Farewell to Arms.

Set against the backdrop of the Yukon during the Klondike Gold Rush, "The Triumph of John Kars" likely follows the adventures of its protagonist, John Kars, in the rugged and unforgiving wilderness of the Canadian North. The Yukon during the gold rush era was a place of great opportunity and danger, attracting fortune seekers from around the world.In the novel, John Kars may face various challenges and obstacles as he navigates the harsh terrain, encounters rival prospectors, and confronts...

In Die Pfad der Axt erzählt Ridgwell Cullum die Geschichte eines entschlossenen Vormanns im kanadischen Grenzland, der zwischen rivalisierenden Holzunternehmern, riskanten Flussfahrten und Loyalitäten seinen Kurs behaupten muss. Die Axt fungiert als Signum von Arbeit, Rechtsetzung und latenter Gewalt; Natur und Witterung treten als Kräfte auf. Stilistisch verbindet der Roman straffes Abenteuerplotting mit plastischen Landschaftsbildern und Details zu Holzeinschlag, Lagerorganisation und Fl...

In "The Triumph of John Kars," Ridgwell Cullum crafts a compelling narrative set against the backdrop of the Canadian wilderness in the late 19th century. This adventure novel combines rich descriptive prose with a compelling plot, unfolding the journey of John Kars, a man emboldened by aspiration and implicitly driven by themes of resilience and redemption. Cullum's adept use of local color and vivid imagery invites readers into a rugged landscape filled with challenges that mirror Kars' ...