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Stories From The Shadows – Madness

Embrace the darkness

by Nikolai Gogol, Anatole France, Valery Bryusov, H P Lovecraft, Barry Pain, Leo Tolstoy, Guy de Maupassant, Arthur Conan Doyle ...

Narrated by Richard Mitchley, David Shaw-Parker, Michael Lyons ...

Unabridged

6 hours 45 min

An author’s talents may seem obvious and indisputable as they move words and ideas into gathered phrases and stories.But where do these ideas and stories come from? A lonely thought that suddenly gathers form? An inspiration from a Muse? A suggestion from an everyday event?Perhaps in the case of their darker, more malevolent stories, other forces are at work. They help to nourish single words into ... Read more

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An author’s talents may seem obvious and indisputable as they move words and ideas into gathered phrases and stories.But where do these ideas and stories come from? A lonely thought that suddenly gathers form? An inspiration from a Muse? A suggestion from an everyday event?Perhaps in the case of their darker, more malevolent stories, other forces are at work. They help to nourish single words into
... Read more
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Foundations of Fiction, The - The Murder Mystery

The stories that created one of the most popular genres in fiction

by Ambrose Bierce, Amelia Edwards, Baroness Emmuska Orczy, Charles Dickens, D K Broster, Edgar Allan Poe, Edith Stewart Drewery, Frank R Stockton, Fredric Brown, H G Wells, Hugh Walpole, J M Barrie, Jack London, Móritz Jókai, Robert Louis Stevenson, Ryunosuke Akutagawa, Saki, Susan Glaspell, T F Powys, W F Harvey ...

Narrated by Christopher Ragland, Richard Mitchley, David Shaw-Parker ...

Unabridged

13 hours 11 min

In this series we turn the pages of classic short stories to put together the literary building blocks of how a particular genre or theme began, how it built its foundations to become the well-loved and well-worn genre that it is today.Do authors have the same ideas at more or less the same time? Or can they sniff out an opportunity as to which way the tastes of an audience are moving.Success ... Read more

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In this series we turn the pages of classic short stories to put together the literary building blocks of how a particular genre or theme began, how it built its foundations to become the well-loved and well-worn genre that it is today.Do authors have the same ideas at more or less the same time? Or can they sniff out an opportunity as to which way the tastes of an audience are moving.Success
... Read more
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Dark Masters, The - Volume 4

Washington Irving to Gustav Meyrink

by Washington Irving, W W Jacobs, M R James, Franz Kafka, W G Kelly, Rudyard Kipling, Perceval Landon, Sheridan Le Fanu, Alfred Lichtenstein, Jack London, F G Loring, Jean Lorrain, H P Lovecraft, Arthur Lynch, Arthur Machen, Niccolo Machiavelli, R H Malden, Richard Marsh, Guy De Maupassant, Gustav Meyrink ...

Narrated by Richard Mitchley, Christopher Ragland, David Shaw-Parker ...

Unabridged

12 hours 2 min

Life is to be lived. Experiences gained, pleasures sampled. But, troublingly, when you are a classic author your thoughts sometimes lean towards darker thoughts. Within the space of a few paragraphs these literary masters shape a new world; more difficult experiences, darker pleasures. Life becomes uneasy, a queasy feeling, perhaps a repulsion here, a disgust there and very soon what was cosy, ... Read more

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Life is to be lived. Experiences gained, pleasures sampled. But, troublingly, when you are a classic author your thoughts sometimes lean towards darker thoughts. Within the space of a few paragraphs these literary masters shape a new world; more difficult experiences, darker pleasures. Life becomes uneasy, a queasy feeling, perhaps a repulsion here, a disgust there and very soon what was cosy,
... Read more
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3 Stories About - Dead Women Returning as Ghosts

A trio of classic tales perfect for a commute, walk or quiet night in

by Rudyard Kipling, H Rider Haggard, The Vision of the Dead Creole ...

Narrated by Richard Mitchley, David Shaw-Parker ...

Unabridged

1 hour 24 min

There is something about the number 3.The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two.Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more modern times, three’s a crowd may be too many, except when it’s a ménage à trois. It seems good things usually come in threes.Whatever history and culture says ... Read more

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There is something about the number 3.The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two.Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more modern times, three’s a crowd may be too many, except when it’s a ménage à trois. It seems good things usually come in threes.Whatever history and culture says
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Once Upon a Time in Texas

A Liberal in the Lone Star State

by David Richards ...

Series series Focus on American History Series
A prominent lawyer colorfully recounts a lost and lamented era in Texas politics: "Fascinating . . . Vivid, insightful commentary." — Houston ChronicleOnce upon a time in Texas, there were liberal activists of various stripes who sought to make the state more tolerant (and more tolerable). David Richards was one of them.In this fast-paced, often humorous memoir, he remembers the players, the ... Read more

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A prominent lawyer colorfully recounts a lost and lamented era in Texas politics: "Fascinating . . . Vivid, insightful commentary." — Houston ChronicleOnce upon a time in Texas, there were liberal activists of various stripes who sought to make the state more tolerant (and more tolerable). David Richards was one of them.In this fast-paced, often humorous memoir, he remembers the players, the
... Read more
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Satirical Short Stories

Wit and satire used for amusement or even to critique society

by Oscar Wilde, Oscar Wilde, Nikolai Gogol, Mark Twain, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, D H Lawrence, Anton Chekhov, James Fenimore Cooper, Hristo Smirenski, Stacy Aumonier, E M Delafield0, Sadat Hasan Manto1, J M Barrie2, Nathaniel Hawthorne3, Jerome K Jerome4 ...

Narrated by Richard Mitchley5, Hubert Gregg6, David Shaw-Parker7 ...

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11 hours 3 min

Satire. That form of wit that ridicules all those shortcomings and flaws in individuals, society and its institutions in an effort to shame and mock them into a change of behaviour. And words in the hands of such talents as Oscar Wilde, Mark Twain, Jerome K Jerome and very many others are the mightiest weapons of such persuasion.01 - Satirical Short Stories - An Introduction02 - Lord Arthur Savile ... Read more

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Satire. That form of wit that ridicules all those shortcomings and flaws in individuals, society and its institutions in an effort to shame and mock them into a change of behaviour. And words in the hands of such talents as Oscar Wilde, Mark Twain, Jerome K Jerome and very many others are the mightiest weapons of such persuasion.01 - Satirical Short Stories - An Introduction02 - Lord Arthur Savile
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3 Stories About - Cannibals

A trio of classic tales perfect for a commute, walk or quiet night in

by H P Lovecraft, M R James, The Brothers Grimm ...

Narrated by Richard Mitchley, David Shaw-Parker, Elliot Fitzpatrick ...

Unabridged

1 hour 12 min

There is something about the number 3.The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two.Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more modern times, three’s a crowd may be too many, except when it’s a ménage à trois. It seems good things usually come in threes.Whatever history and culture says ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

There is something about the number 3.The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two.Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more modern times, three’s a crowd may be too many, except when it’s a ménage à trois. It seems good things usually come in threes.Whatever history and culture says
... Read more
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Stories From the Shadows - Black Magic

Embrace the darkness

by H P Lovecraft, George Eliot, Louisa May Alcott, Hanns Heinz Ewers, Thomas Hardy, W W Jacobs, Ion Luca Caragiale, Violet Mary Firth, Sax Rohmer, F Marion Crawford, Louisa Baldwin, Violet Hunt, Arthur Gray, William Hope Hodgson, Mary E Wilkins Freeman, R Ellis Roberts, D K Broster, William Hunt ...

Narrated by Richard Mitchley, David Shaw-Parker, Elliot Fitzpatrick ...

Unabridged

11 hours 2 min

An author’s talents may seem obvious and indisputable as they move words and ideas into gathered phrases and stories.But where do these ideas and stories come from? A lonely thought that suddenly gathers form? An inspiration from a Muse? A suggestion from an everyday event?Perhaps in the case of their darker, more malevolent stories, other forces are at work. They help to nourish single words into ... Read more

$29.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

An author’s talents may seem obvious and indisputable as they move words and ideas into gathered phrases and stories.But where do these ideas and stories come from? A lonely thought that suddenly gathers form? An inspiration from a Muse? A suggestion from an everyday event?Perhaps in the case of their darker, more malevolent stories, other forces are at work. They help to nourish single words into
... Read more
The Myth of Treasury Control

Public Spending in an Incoherent State

by David Richards, Sam Warner, Diane Coyle, Martin J. Smith ...

In an era of fiscal constraint, rising public demand, and fragmented governance, the UK's approach to public spending is under unprecedented strain. At the centre of this system sits HM Treasury, long regarded as the most powerful department in British government yet questioned for its ability to deliver effective financial control in an increasingly complex and fragmented policy landscape. This ... Read more

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In an era of fiscal constraint, rising public demand, and fragmented governance, the UK's approach to public spending is under unprecedented strain. At the centre of this system sits HM Treasury, long regarded as the most powerful department in British government yet questioned for its ability to deliver effective financial control in an increasingly complex and fragmented policy landscape. This
... Read more
Becoming One with Christ

The Lessons of King David

by David Richards ...

A lifetime journey. A test of faith. A calling to a deeper love. This is more than a book; it's a heartfelt testament to resilience, devotion, and discovering love's true meaning through the eyes of King David.In Becoming One with Christ, I share my journey--a lifetime of seeking spiritual depth and strength, which was put to the ultimate test during the pandemic. During that turbulent time, I ... Read more

$9.99 USD

A lifetime journey. A test of faith. A calling to a deeper love. This is more than a book; it's a heartfelt testament to resilience, devotion, and discovering love's true meaning through the eyes of King David.In Becoming One with Christ, I share my journey--a lifetime of seeking spiritual depth and strength, which was put to the ultimate test during the pandemic. During that turbulent time, I
... Read more
The Lighthouse Keeper

A Story of Mind Mastery

by David Richards ...

Sam knows how the life he's currently living ends. It isn't the life, or the ending, he wants. He makes a choice to try his hand as a lighthouse keeper's apprentice. The life of a lighthouse keeper promises responsibility. Adventure. He will find adventure, the likes of which he could never have imagined. The journey that unfolds before him promises to change his life...if he can only survive. ... Read more

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Sam knows how the life he's currently living ends. It isn't the life, or the ending, he wants. He makes a choice to try his hand as a lighthouse keeper's apprentice. The life of a lighthouse keeper promises responsibility. Adventure. He will find adventure, the likes of which he could never have imagined. The journey that unfolds before him promises to change his life...if he can only survive.
... Read more
Cargo Claims

The Essential Guide

by David Richards ...

Series series Maritime and Transport Law Library
Cargo claims are the most frequent form of third-party liability incurred by carriers by sea and their P&I insurers. They are the bread-and-butter work of ship operators and P&I clubs, with each club handling thousands of cargo claims every year. This new book examines every aspect of cargo claims from a legal and practical perspective and complements other legal textbooks which specialise in ... Read more

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Cargo claims are the most frequent form of third-party liability incurred by carriers by sea and their P&I insurers. They are the bread-and-butter work of ship operators and P&I clubs, with each club handling thousands of cargo claims every year. This new book examines every aspect of cargo claims from a legal and practical perspective and complements other legal textbooks which specialise in
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