If you were looking for the definitive Christmas anthology, consider yourself lucky, because you just found it! This book is everything you want Christmas to be — loving, warm and celebratory. Timeless and adorable, beautifully designed, "The Big Book of Christmas" is a great big stocky book — stuffed with novels, novellas, short stories, poems, carols and songs. Inside you'll find: · Novels, novellas and short stories from Charles Dickens, Louisa May Alcott, Hans Christian Andersen, O. He...

Throughout the long centuries of human history is the want, and the need, to share information, to exchange ideas and for that knowledge and experience, for curiosity and learning, to be the basis of a civil society.In literature the ambition is much narrower. In order to be known, to be popular, you had to be published. And for that people had to know you existed and your ideas worth reading. Obviously for most of humanity’s time people couldn’t read and texts couldn’t be publishe...

50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1800s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. More than 29 hours of vintage science fiction. These science fiction short stories were written by some of the most acclaimed, successful and influential authors of the time including, Isaac Asimov, Philip K. Dick, Ray Bradbury, Arthur C. Clarke, Robert A. Heinlein, Robert Silverberg, Harry Harrison, Clifford D. Simak, Murray Leinster, H. G. Wells, Mary Shelley, Leigh Brackett, Margaret...

As John Henry Newman reflected on 'The Idea of a University' more than a century and a half ago, Bradley C. S. Watson brings together some of the nation's most eminent thinkers on higher education to reflect on the nature and purposes of the American university today. They detail the life and rather sad times of the American university, its relationship to democracy, and the place of the liberal arts within it. Their mordant reflections paint a picture of the American university in crisis....

The Mythology and History of Witchcraft presents an expansive exploration of the enduring motifs, diverse narratives, and enigmatic practices concerning witches and witchcraft spanning various cultures and epochs. This anthology captures a complex tapestry of myths, histories, and speculative narratives that reflect humanity's fascination with the mystical and often misunderstood aspects of witchcraft. Within its pages, readers will find a compelling array of literary styles: from historic...

The anthology, 'WITCHCRAFT & MAGIC - Ultimate Collection,' presents a profound exploration of the mystical and often misunderstood realms of witchcraft and magic. This collection delves into the cultural fascination with supernatural practices and beliefs, from the shadowed corridors of medieval spells to the trials of alleged witches in early modern Europe and America. The anthology features an impressive range of literary styles, dramatizing historical accounts, philosophical musings, an...

e-artnow presents to you the greatest Christmas novels, magical Christmas tales, legends, most famous carols and the unique poetry of the giants of literature dedicated to this one and only holiday: The Gift of the Magi (O. Henry) The Holy Night (Selma Lagerlöf) A Merry Christmas & Other Christmas Stories (Louisa May Alcott) A Letter from Santa Claus (Mark Twain) Silent Night The Night After Christmas The Child Born at Bethlehem The Adoration of the Shepherds The Visit of the Wise Men As J...

The anthology, *The True Story vs. Myth of Witchcraft*, presents a comprehensive examination of witchcraft through a tapestry of narratives blending historical analysis, literary exploration, and mythological critique. This collection grants readers an unparalleled journey through the multifaceted world of witchcraft, framed within its literary and historical contexts. The works gathered within this volume each contribute unique perspectives'Äîranging from vivid storytelling to analytical ...

The Mythology and History of Witchcraft is a captivating anthology that traverses the complex tapestry of witchcraft through a literary lens, presenting a diverse assembly of writings that delve into myth, history, and cultural representation. This carefully curated collection showcases a range of literary styles, from vivid narrative accounts to contemplative essays, each chosen for its ability to illuminate the multifaceted nature of witchcraft. Through its broad selection, the anthology...

Delving into the multifaceted enigma of witchcraft, 'The Mystery of Witchcraft - History, Mythology & Art' presents an intricate tapestry woven from historical documents, mythological tales, and artistic interpretations. This anthology offers a captivating exploration into the enduring allure of witchcraft, traversing a range of genres and literary styles from intense historical narrative to evocative prose and insightful analysis. Notable entries dissect the cultural, social, and religiou...

Initially founded as a colony of the American Colonization Society in 1822 and declared an independent republic in 1847, the Republic of Liberia has challenged scholars across disciplines for almost as long as it has existed. Despite its territory being the home of Indigenous peoples for centuries, Liberia was imagined as a plan to relocate people of color primarily from the United States to West Africa as settler colonists. It then became a nation dominated by its original African-America...

1950s Science Fiction 10Nobody Saw the Ship by Murray LeinsterWarning From the Stars by Ron CockingConsignment by Alan E. NourseJames P. Crow by Philip K. DickSolitary by Robert SilverbergCollision Orbit by Clyde BeckCollision Orbit by Katherine MacLeanThe Untouchable Adolescents by Harlan EllisonProject Hush by William TennHomesick by Lynn VenableThe Eel by Miriam Allen DeFord...