13 plays and dramatisations of the works of the influential playwright, novelist and essayist J. B. Priestley - plus bonus programmesJ. B. Priestley was one of Britain's most significant writers. His output was prodigious: in his lifetime, he penned 26 novels, 39 plays and hundreds of essays. He enjoyed great success on stage, notably with Dangerous Corner, Time and the Conways and An Inspector Calls, which experimented with narrative str...

This Handbook offers an array of internationally recognized experts’ essays that provide a current and comprehensive examination of all dimensions of international population policies. The book examines the theoretical foundations, the historical and empirical evidence for policy formation, the policy levers and modelling, as well as the new policy challenges. The section Theoretical Foundations reviews population issues today, population theories, the population policies’ framewo...

This book contains the following works arranged alphabetically by authors last names- Little Women [Louisa May Alcott]- Sense and Sensibility [Jane Austen]- Peter Pan (Peter and Wendy) [J.M. Barrie]- Cabin Fever [ B. M. Bower]- The Secret Garden [Frances Hodgson Burnett]- A Little Princess [Frances Hodgson Burnett]- Alice's Adventures in Wonderland [Lewis Carroll]- The King in Yellow [Robert William Chambers]- The Man Who Knew...

The Giants of Literature: Series 2 gathers a capacious canon of Western writing, moving from the epic scale of antiquity to the psychological, social, fantastic, and naturalist concerns of the modern age. Its selections place heroic narrative beside realist fiction, Gothic speculation, detective intrigue, children's nonsense, regional tragedy, and tales of adventure. The volume's significance lies in this range: elemental quests, morally intricate domestic worlds, uncanny experiments, and ...

This 2nd volume contains the following 50 works, arranged by authors' last names: Pride and Prejudice [Jane Austen] Beauty And The Beast [Barbot de Villeneuve, Gabrielle-Suzanne] The Law [Frédéric Bastiat] Cabin Fever [B. M. Bower] Jane Eyre [Charlotte Brontë] The Way of All Flesh [Samuel Butler] Discourse on the Method [Descartes] Sister Carrie [Theodore Dreiser] The Three Musketeers [Alexandre Dumas] A Simple Soul [Flaubert] The Good Soldier [Ford Madox Ford] North and South [Elizabeth C...

The Greatest Books of All Time Vol. 5 contains the following 10 Masterpieces :Jude the Obscure - Thomas HardyKidnapped - Robert Louis StevensonLittle Women - Louisa May AlcottOthello - William ShakespeareThe Call of the Wild - Jack LondonThe Moonstone - Wilkie CollinsThe Rainbow - D. H. LawrenceThe Thirty-Nine Steps - John Buchan

With A to Z Classics, discover or rediscover all the classics of literature.Contains Active Table of Contents (HTML)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.This book contains the following w...

The Greatest American Short Stories (Vol. 1) is a captivating anthology that weaves together the rich tapestry of American literature through an expertly curated selection of short stories. Spanning from the introspective to the adventurous, from the gothic to the realist, this collection showcases a diverse array of styles and themes that have defined the literary landscape of the United States. Each story stands as a testament to the cultural and emotional complexities of its time, with ...

The American Classics Collection – Volume One is an expansive and captivating anthology featuring more than forty novels, short stories, and poems by some of the most celebrated voices in American literature. This carefully curated volume brings together a rich diversity of styles and genres, showcasing the evolution of storytelling across generations. Readers will encounter the dark imagination of Edgar Allan Poe, the warmth and moral insight of Louisa May Alcott, and the bold, thought-pr...

The Greatest Bed-Time Stories is a rich tapestry of timeless tales woven from the threads of whimsy, adventure, and wisdom, making it a cherished anthology of literary and cultural significance. This collection brings together a wide range of narratives, from fantastical adventures to moral fables, blending diverse storytelling styles and themes. The anthology contains standout pieces that evoke imagination and introspection, capturing the essence of tales that have been passed down throug...

The Wonderful Land of Bed-Time Stories is a diverse tapestry woven from the enchanting threads of literary whimsy and timeless wisdom. Spanning centuries of storytelling excellence, this anthology brings together a stunning array of narratives, offering readers a kaleidoscopic view of childhood fantasies and moral tales. From the whimsical land visited by Lewis Carroll to the poignant, introspective fables reminiscent of Aesop's, this collection showcases an impressive range of styles'Äîfr...

The Greatest Bed-Time Stories gathers a capacious international tradition of children's literature: fairy tale, animal fable, nonsense, fantasy, moral parable, adventure, and dream vision. Its range moves from folktale-derived enchantment and talking animals to whimsical miniature worlds and darker, psychologically charged wonder tales. Familiar figures of princesses, tricksters, beasts, dolls, and lost children coexist with memorable voyages and transformations, revealing bedtime reading ...