France's master comic playwright has a field day with the subjects of hypochondria and our blind obedience to doctors. Molière’s witty attack on the medical profession has more than a little resonance today. Translated by John Wood, adapted by Beth Milles.Recorded before a live audience at the Doubletree Guest Suites, Santa Monica in December 1997.Directed by Beth MillesProducing Director: Susan Albert LoewenbergAn L.A. Theatre Works full-cast recording, sta...

"American Notes" by Charles Dickens is a vivid travelogue depicting the author's journey to the United States during the 19th century. Dickens offers a detailed account of his experiences and observations, sharing insights into American society, customs, and cultural aspects of the time. The audiobook provides a fascinating perspective on his encounters, impressions, and reflections while exploring the landscape, cities, and people of America.

Experiments with Alternate Currents of High Potential and High Frequency by Nikola Tesla: Dive into the world of electrical engineering and innovation with "Experiments with Alternate Currents of High Potential and High Frequency" by Nikola Tesla. This collection of experiments and research findings showcases Tesla's pioneering work in electrical science.Key Aspects of the Book "Experiments with Alternate Currents of High Potential and High...

Black Heart and White Heart, is a story of the courtship, trials and final union of a pair of Zulu lovers in the time of King Cetywayo.

Oliver Tressilian was a distinguished gentleman hailing from Cornwall, renowned for his pivotal role in aiding the English forces during the monumental conflict against the Spanish Armada. His gallant deeds, however, were overshadowed by treachery, as he fell victim to the ruthless machinations of his half-brother, who betrayed him in a bid for power and wealth.Fleeing the dangers of his homeland and seeking solace from his brother’s malevolence, Oliver journeyed to the exotic land...

Shamela is a bawdy, spirited and hilarious response to Samuel Richardson’s hugely popular 1740 novel, Pamela. In this pointed satire, Shamela (which transpires to be the real name of Richardson’s Pamela) reveals the ulterior motives behind the events that took place in Pamela. Shamela is unlike the virtuous young lady portrayed in Richardson’s novel and she takes command of her master, Squire Booby. Our heroine has planned it all out from the start and she is determined to entrap her maste...

A glittering collection of 36 short stories by Edwardian satirist Hector Hugh Munro, who wrote under the pseudonym "Saki". Beasts And Super-Beasts includes many of Saki's best loved tales, exemplifying his witty and multi-layered storytelling, satirizing the habits and morals of British society of his day. "The She-Wolf", "Laura", "The Boar Pig", "The Brogue", "The Hen", "The Open Window", "The Treasure Ship", "The Cobweb", "The Lull", "The Unkindest Blow", "The Romancers", "The Schartz-Me...