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Anthology of Classic Short Stories. Vol. 1 (Characters)

The Darling by Anton Chekhov, Alyosha the Pot by Leo Tolstoy, Bartleby, The Scrivener by Herman Melville, The Ambitious Guest by Nathaniel Hawthorne and others

by Anton Chekhov, Guy De Maupassant, Leo Tolstoy, Prosper Mérimée, Mary E. Mann, Herman Melville, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Gustave Flaubert ...

Narrated by Peter Coates ...

Unabridged

6 hours 52 min

This is a collection of stories about interesting, unusual, bright human characters and destinies.Contents:Gusev by Anton ChekhovBoule de Suif by Guy De MaupassantAlyosha the Pot by Leo TolstoyMateo Falcone by Prosper MériméeLittle Brother by Mary E. MannBartleby, The Scrivener by Herman MelvilleThe Lightning-Rod Man by Herman MelvilleThe Ambitious Guest by Nathaniel HawthorneThe Darling by Anton ... Read more

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This is a collection of stories about interesting, unusual, bright human characters and destinies.Contents:Gusev by Anton ChekhovBoule de Suif by Guy De MaupassantAlyosha the Pot by Leo TolstoyMateo Falcone by Prosper MériméeLittle Brother by Mary E. MannBartleby, The Scrivener by Herman MelvilleThe Lightning-Rod Man by Herman MelvilleThe Ambitious Guest by Nathaniel HawthorneThe Darling by Anton
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The Animal Victoria Cross

The Dickin Medal

by Peter Hawthorne ...

Seventy-Four animals have won the Dicken Medal, the highest award for animal bravery. Their inspiring stories are told, for the first time in one book, The Animal Victoria Cross. Four types of animal have been honored, dogs, horses, pigeons and one cat. Simon, the feline, is credited with saving an entire ship's crew. Canine breeds include Alsatians, Terriers, Collies and Spaniels. The majority of ... Read more

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Seventy-Four animals have won the Dicken Medal, the highest award for animal bravery. Their inspiring stories are told, for the first time in one book, The Animal Victoria Cross. Four types of animal have been honored, dogs, horses, pigeons and one cat. Simon, the feline, is credited with saving an entire ship's crew. Canine breeds include Alsatians, Terriers, Collies and Spaniels. The majority of
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The Animal Victoria Cross

The Dickin Medal

by Peter Hawthorne ...

Sixty-three animals have won the Dickin Medal, the highest award for animal bravery. Their inspiring stories are told, for the first time in one book, The Animal Victoria Cross. Four types of animal have been honored, dogs, horses, pigeons and one cat. Simon, the feline, is credited with saving an entire ships crew. Canine breeds include Alsatians, Terriers, Collies and Spaniels. The majority of ... Read more

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Sixty-three animals have won the Dickin Medal, the highest award for animal bravery. Their inspiring stories are told, for the first time in one book, The Animal Victoria Cross. Four types of animal have been honored, dogs, horses, pigeons and one cat. Simon, the feline, is credited with saving an entire ships crew. Canine breeds include Alsatians, Terriers, Collies and Spaniels. The majority of
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Daily Bread

October–December 2023

by Ali Walton, Alison Allen, Ro Willoughby, Steve Silvester, Jo Swinney, Mike Hawthorne, Terry Clutterham, Peter Mead ...

Daily Bread is the Bible reading guide that aims to help you hear from God as you read the Bible. If you've ever asked the question, 'What possible relevance can this verse have for me today?' or 'What difference does this passage make to my life?' then read on... ... Read more

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Daily Bread is the Bible reading guide that aims to help you hear from God as you read the Bible. If you've ever asked the question, 'What possible relevance can this verse have for me today?' or 'What difference does this passage make to my life?' then read on...
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The House of the Seven Gables

by Nathaniel Hawthorne ...

Narrated by Peter Marinker ...

Abridged

3 hours 57 min

To inherit a great fortune. To inherit a great misfortune.’ These words, from Nathaniel Hawthorne’s notebook, neatly encapsulate the theme of The House of the Seven Gables that of a family whose fortunes are poisoned by its past misdeeds. The sins of the Pyncheon father are visited upon his children over a period of several generations, until such time as one of his descendants unites with a ... Read more

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To inherit a great fortune. To inherit a great misfortune.’ These words, from Nathaniel Hawthorne’s notebook, neatly encapsulate the theme of The House of the Seven Gables that of a family whose fortunes are poisoned by its past misdeeds. The sins of the Pyncheon father are visited upon his children over a period of several generations, until such time as one of his descendants unites with a
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Nature's Frontiers

Achieving Sustainability, Efficiency, and Prosperity with Natural Capital

by Richard Damania, Stephen Polasky, Mary Ruckelshaus, Jason Russ, Markus Amann, Rebecca Chaplin-Kramer, James Gerber, Peter Hawthorne, Martin Philipp Heger, Saleh Mamun, Giovanni Ruta, Rafael Schmitt, Jeffrey Smith, Adrian Vogl, Fabian Wagner, Esha Zaveri ...

Series series Environment and Sustainable Development
This report examines the use of natural capital (natural resources and services) around the world. It finds that most countries are using these resources inefficiently, and closing these efficiency gaps can address many of the world's pressing economic and environmental problems. ... Read more

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This report examines the use of natural capital (natural resources and services) around the world. It finds that most countries are using these resources inefficiently, and closing these efficiency gaps can address many of the world's pressing economic and environmental problems.
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Nature's Frontiers

Achieving Sustainability, Efficiency, and Prosperity with Natural Capital

by Richard Damania, Stephen Polasky, Mary Ruckelshaus, Russ, Rebecca Chaplin-Kramer, James Gerber, Peter Hawthorne, Martin Philipp Heger, Saleh Mamun, Giovanni Ruta, Rafael Schmitt, Jeffrey Smith, Adrian Vogl, Fabian Wagner ...

Series series Environment and Sustainable Development
The great expansion of economic activity since the end of World War II has caused an unprecedented rise in living standards, but it has also caused rapid changes in earth systems. Nearly all types of natural capital—the world’s stock of resources and services provided by nature—are in decline. Clean air, abundant and clean water, fertile soils, productive fisheries, dense forests, and healthy ... Read more

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The great expansion of economic activity since the end of World War II has caused an unprecedented rise in living standards, but it has also caused rapid changes in earth systems. Nearly all types of natural capital—the world’s stock of resources and services provided by nature—are in decline. Clean air, abundant and clean water, fertile soils, productive fisheries, dense forests, and healthy
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Energy Sprawl Solutions

Balancing Global Development and Conservation

by Sharon Baruch-Mordo, Leandro Baumgarten, David Richard Cameron, Laura Crane, Jeffrey S. Evans, Joseph Fargione, Juan Carlos Gonzalez Tamayo, Peter Hawthorne, Mark Hebblewhite, Christina M. Kennedy, Eduardo Klein, Linda I. Krueger, Roger Eduardo Martinez Rivas, Bruce A. McKenney, Daniela A. Miteva, James Ross Oakleaf, Jeff Opperman, Juan Papadakis, Sophie S. Parker, John Randall, Kei Sochi, Heather Tallis, Kevin E. Doherty, Peter Kareiva, Amal-Lee Amin, Graham Watkins, Juan J. Cardenas Lopez, Gert J. Kramer ...

Over the next several decades, as human populations grow and developing countries become more affluent, the demand for energy will soar. Parts of the energy sector are preparing to meet this demand by increasing renewable energy production, which is necessary to combat climate change. But many renewable energy sources have a large energy sprawl—the amount of land needed to produce energy—which can ... Read more

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Over the next several decades, as human populations grow and developing countries become more affluent, the demand for energy will soar. Parts of the energy sector are preparing to meet this demand by increasing renewable energy production, which is necessary to combat climate change. But many renewable energy sources have a large energy sprawl—the amount of land needed to produce energy—which can
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Knowledge Capsule: Start With Why

by Peter Cellier ...

Narrated by Michael Hawthorne, Michael Watkins ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Start With Why
Unabridged

19 min

Knowledge Capsules capture the core patterns, principles, and insights from powerful books and ideas, distilled into clear, actionable wisdom you can absorb in minutes. Each capsule breaks down how great thinkers, leaders, and innovators operate — revealing the mindsets and methods that drive real impact. With these concise learning units, anyone can understand and apply transformative concepts ... Read more

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Knowledge Capsules capture the core patterns, principles, and insights from powerful books and ideas, distilled into clear, actionable wisdom you can absorb in minutes. Each capsule breaks down how great thinkers, leaders, and innovators operate — revealing the mindsets and methods that drive real impact. With these concise learning units, anyone can understand and apply transformative concepts
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Audiobook

The Сlassic Collection of Nathaniel Hawthorne. Novels and stories

The Scarlet Letter. The Ambitious Guest. Roger Malvin's Burial. The Christmas Banquet

by Nathaniel Hawthorne ...

Narrated by Emma Gibson, Peter Coates, Mark Bowen, Trevor O'Hare ...

Unabridged

8 hours 56 min

The Classic Collection of Nathaniel Hawthorne: Novels and Stories presents a timeless selection of works by one of America's most celebrated literary masters. Known for his deep psychological insight, moral complexity, and rich symbolism, Hawthorne's writing explores themes of sin, redemption, human nature, and the mysteries of the past. This collection features The Scarlet Letter, his most famous ... Read more

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The Classic Collection of Nathaniel Hawthorne: Novels and Stories presents a timeless selection of works by one of America's most celebrated literary masters. Known for his deep psychological insight, moral complexity, and rich symbolism, Hawthorne's writing explores themes of sin, redemption, human nature, and the mysteries of the past. This collection features The Scarlet Letter, his most famous
... Read more
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The Scarlet Letter

by Nathaniel Hawthorne ...

Narrated by Donada Peters ...

Unabridged

6 hours 56 min

Introduction by Kathryn HarrisonCommentary by Nathaniel Hawthorne, W. D. Howells, and Carl Van DorenA stark tale of adultery, guilt, and social repression in Puritan New England, The Scarlet Letter is a foundational work of American literature. Nathaniel Hawthorne’s exploration of the dichotomy between the public and private self, internal passion and external convention, gives us the ... Read more

$18.99 USD

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Introduction by Kathryn HarrisonCommentary by Nathaniel Hawthorne, W. D. Howells, and Carl Van DorenA stark tale of adultery, guilt, and social repression in Puritan New England, The Scarlet Letter is a foundational work of American literature. Nathaniel Hawthorne’s exploration of the dichotomy between the public and private self, internal passion and external convention, gives us the
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The Marble Faun (Unabridged)

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by Nathaniel HAWTHORNE ...

Narrated by Harold Cisneros, Peter Maiden, James Good, Patrick Reynolds ...

Unabridged

16 hours 1 min

The Marble Faun is Hawthorne's most unusual romance. Writing on the eve of the American Civil War, Hawthorne set his story in a fantastical Italy. The romance mixes elements of a fable, pastoral, Gothic novel, and travel guide. In the spring of 1858, Hawthorne was inspired to write his romance when he saw the Faun of Praxiteles in a Roman sculpture gallery. The theme, characteristic of Hawthorne, ... Read more

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The Marble Faun is Hawthorne's most unusual romance. Writing on the eve of the American Civil War, Hawthorne set his story in a fantastical Italy. The romance mixes elements of a fable, pastoral, Gothic novel, and travel guide. In the spring of 1858, Hawthorne was inspired to write his romance when he saw the Faun of Praxiteles in a Roman sculpture gallery. The theme, characteristic of Hawthorne,
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Anthology of Classic Short Stories. Vol. 1 (Characters)

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