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Een veelzijdige collectie geschriften van Louis Couperus, in drie delen gevat in deze e-bundel.‘Proza’ verzamelt een grote diversiteit aan teksten van de grote romanschrijver Couperus: feuilletons en verhalen uit de periode 1908-1920. Deze bevat columns, reisverhalen en fictie, veelal sprookjes en historische verhalen. En af en toe geeft de grote Couperus ook schrijfles, met stukken over ‘Hoe een roman wordt geschreven’, beeldspraak en spelling. Afwisseling in overvloed, kortom, in deze dikke bundel.Louis Couperus (1863-1923) was een Nederlands romanschrijver, columnist en dichter. Hij is de auteur van verschillende onverwoestbare klassiekers: 'Eline Vere' (een bestseller bij verschijnen), 'Van oude menschen, de dingen, die voorbij gaan…' (verfilmd), 'De stille kracht'… Hij woonde o.m. in Frankrijk en Italië en reisde de wereld rond. Of zijn romans zich nu afspelen in Den Haag of Djakarta, het heden of het oude Rome, het noodlot speelt altijd een grote rol. Couperus schreef in een meeslepende, emotionele stijl. Zijn verzameld werk bestrijkt vijftig boekdelen.

Zostawić to, co nie sprawia satysfakcji… Porzucić życie, które nie daje zadowolenia… Wyruszyć do Paryża…Do miasta przepięknego, starego, ale też doświadczonego jak artyści tworzący na Montmartre. To ono było niemym uczestnikiem tylu dziejowych wydarzeń. Na jego brukach rodziły się kultura i historia. W nim powstały najsłynniejsze dzieła sztuki, filozofii oraz literatury… Odkrywać go, odkrywając siebie…Chodzić po starych bulwarach, słynnych muzeach, monumentalnych katedrach. Pić kawę w kawiarniach, w których niegdyś bywali Napoleon Bonaparte, Vincent van Gogh, Simone Beauvoir i inni… Chłonąć całą sobą Paryż, szukać odpowiedzi na wiele pytań. Odnajdywać na nowo sens. Docierać do sedna tego, co najważniejsze – i wołać z utęsknieniem do tego, którego miłość odrzuciła.Magdalena Leszner-Skrzecz - absolwentka historii sztuki oraz studiów podyplomowych z zakresu mody na ASP. Autorka kilku publikacji książkowych. Współpracuje z magazynami oraz portalami, dla których przygotowuje artykuły z zakresu szeroko pojętej sztuki. Recenzuje literaturę. Fascynuje ją średniowiecze ze swoją misternością i duchowością, ujęcie postaci kobiecej u Camille Claudel, a także francuski impresjonizm w swych barwach. Kocha café au lait, którą delektuje się w kawiarniach Paryża i Rzymu.

Hay pocas voces tan inconfundibles como la que una vez poseyó Farrokh Bulsara, mundialmente conocido como Freddie Mercury, y pocos éxitos musicales, tan trasversales y rompedores como los creados por el grupo al que perteneció, Queen, una de las bandas de rock más importantes de todos los tiempos.Freddie Mercury, de origen parsi e indio, era pianista y cantante. Compuso muchos de los éxitos de Queen: «Killer Queen», «Bohemian Rhapsody», «Somebody to Love», «We Are the Champions», «Don't Stop Me Now», «Crazy Little Thing Called Love», «It's a Hard Life» o «Innuendo», y levantaba a multitudes con su poderosa voz y con sus extravagantes puestas en escena.Murió de una bronconeumonía complicada por el sida el 24 de noviembre de 1991, solo un día después de comunicar oficialmente que padecía esta enfermedad.Hoy en día, muchos siguen considerándolo el mejor cantante de rock de la historia y el interés por su personalidad y su vida no ha disminuido.Este audiolibro está narrado en español neutro.

Las revoluciones industriales originaron multitud de avances tecnológicos y uno de los más revolucionarios fue la invención del teléfono de masas.Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922), científico, inventor y logopeda escocés, es mundialmente conocido por contribuir a la popularización de la comunicación telemática. En 1876 patentó el teléfono en Estados Unidos y, a través de su compañía, implantó el teléfono como medio internacional de comunicación de masas.Su figura sigue siendo polémica, sobre todo, después de que la Cámara de Representantes de los Estados Unidos reconociera en 2002 la invención del teléfono a Antonio Meucci, en lugar de a Bell. En cualquier caso, las aportaciones de Bell a la investigación de los aparatos de fonación y locución y a la difusión del teléfono son indiscutibles.Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano

Años después, el mundo de la música sigue llorando la muerte de una de las voces más poderosas y originales del siglo XXI.Amy Jade Winehouse nació un 14 de septiembre de 1983 en el seno de una familia judía del norte de Londres. Con tan solo veinte años debutó como cantante y compositora con su álbum «Frank», que rápidamente se convirtió en un éxito de ventas dentro y fuera de su país. Su segundo álbum de estudio, «Back to Black» (2006), ganó cinco de las seis nominaciones a los Grammy que recibió.Por desgracia, su figura atrajo la atención de la prensa por motivos ajenos a su voz. Su estética, su tormentosa vida sentimental, sus problemas legales, sus adicciones y la presión mediática la arrastraron a un comportamiento autodestructivo.La vertiginosa y breve carrera musical de Amy Winehouse, que comenzó cuando solo contaba dieciséis años, acabó dramáticamente un 23 de julio de 2011, cuando fue encontrada muerta en su apartamento, tras sufrir una intoxicación etílica. Su música, sin embargo, sigue impresionando y emocionando a quien la escucha.Este audiolibro está narrado en español neutro.

Niektóre tajemnice na zawsze powinny pozostać nieodkryte.Zara Dormer, młoda i utalentowana artystka, wyrusza na warsztaty malarskie do zapomnianej przez współczesność posiadłości Debrettów. Ten niezwykły, zabytkowy budynek, pozornie zapomniany przez współczesność, kryje w sobie magię minionych epok, która pozwala Zarze na chwilę zapomnieć o swoich problemach.Jednak to, co z początku wydaje się ucieczką od szarej rzeczywistości, szybko staje się mroczną podróżą w nieznane. Zachowanie dumnych arystokratów zaczyna niepokoić Zarę, a przerażająca prawda, którą odkrywa, może ją kosztować życie.„Posiadłość” to mroczny i trzymający w napięciu thriller, w którym nic nie jest tym, czym się wydaje.Maggie Moon - z zawodu tłumacz, na co dzień zajmuje się również pisaniem artykułów oraz redagowaniem stron internetowych. Do swoich największych inspiracji literackich zalicza Edgara Allana Poe, Colette oraz współczesną amerykańską pisarkę Tess Gerritsen. W swoich powieściach stara się łączyć fascynację wiktoriańską Anglią z elementami literatury sensacyjnej.

Kriminalinspektør Gideon og hans medarbejdere i Scotland Yard er optaget af opklaringen af en lang række alvorlige forbrydelser: En forbryder, som det aldrig er lykkedes for Gideon at få ind bag tremmer, får halsen skåret over, og hans enke er så rædselsslagen, at hun ikke vil udtale sig. Den myrdede har stået i spidsen for en omfattende hælervirksomhed, og mange hælere får travlt med at komme af med de varme tyvekoster.Gideon er overbevist om, at der er en forbindelse til det voksende problem med børn, der bliver oplært som lommetyve. Men hvor ligger denne ”tyveskole”? En ældre mand brænder inde, men meget tyder på at hans husholderske har kvalt ham inden branden, og det viser sig, at hun i løbet af otte år har myrdet mindst 11 af mænd, hun har holdt hus for – og nu er hun forsvundet. Politiet får opklaret det meste, men i sagen, hvor ennygift kvinde springer ud fra 6. sal, er politiet ikke i stand til at bevise, at hendes mand drev hende i døden.Bag pseudonymet J.J. Marric gemmer sig et af den engelske kriminallitteraturs største navne, John Creasey (1908-1973). Af kendere placeres han fuldt ud på linje med Georges Simenon og Erle Stanley Gardner. Serien om kriminalkommissær Gideon er blandt hans største internationale successer. Bogen blev oprindeligt udgivet i 1958.Gideon-serienKrimiserie om kriminalinspektør Gideon fra Scotland Yard.John Creasey (1908 - 1973) var en britisk forfatter. Gennem sit liv skrev han mere end 600 romaner under 28 forskellige pseudonymer, herunder navnet J.J. Marric. Creaseys imponerende bagkatalog rummer primært kriminalromaner, men undertiden udgav han også romance- og westernromaner. Særligt kendt er serien om Commander Gideon fra Scotland Yard, der rummer mere end tyve udgivelser. Serien dannede grundlaget for den britiske tv-serie “Gideon’s way”, der blev vist på britisk TV i årene 1964-66, ligesom adskillige andre af Creaseys værker gennem tiden er blevet filmatiseret.

You’re invited to wander the streets of Victorian London with the nation’s literary greats. Weaving a remarkable collection from the very best writers, tales of love and loss never felt so good…With classics such as Charles Dicken’s ‘Oliver Twist’, you’ll peak behind the scenes at one of the West End’s most loved musicals. You’ll then laugh till you cry at the lives of London’s high society in Thackeray’s ‘Vanity Fair’ and Virginia Woolf’s ‘Mrs Dalloway’.But it’s not all rosy and bright in 18th-century London. In Oscar Wilde’s ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’, we’ll question and query the true worth of excess. And if the streets of London weren’t strange enough, you’ll also be led down a gothic and gory investigation involving Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde…Crafting a rip-roaringly dramatic and vivid portrait of Victorian life in London, this impressive collection is perfect for fans of the silver screen adaptions ‘Oliver!’ (1968) and ‘Dorian Gray’ (2009).Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) was an Irish poet and one of the most popular playwrights in the early 1890s. His works include ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ and ‘The Importance of being Earnest’Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) was a Scottish novelist, essayist, and travel writer. He is best known for ‘Treasure Island’ and ‘Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’.Virginia Woolf (1882-1941) was a hugely influential English writer. A pioneer in the narrative device of streams of consciousness, Woolf’s breathtaking collection spans ‘Mrs Dalloway’, ‘To the Lighthouse’, and the non-fiction title ‘A Room of One’s Own’.William Makepeace Thackeray (1811-1863) was a British author and novelist. He is best known for his satirical works, including ‘Vanity Fair’, ‘The Luck of Barry Lyndon’, and ‘Second Funeral of Napolean’.Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English novelist and social critic, known for creating some of the world’s best-known fictional characters. His works include ‘Oliver Twist’, ‘A Christmas Carol’, and ‘Great Expectations’.

‘Tales of Terror and Mystery’ is a volume of 13 short stories from the prolific ‘Sherlock Holmes’ author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Stories in the collection include the mystery of a disappearing train in ‘The Lost Special’ and the surprising science-fiction story ‘The Horror of the Heights’. Full of classic Doyle mystery, this collection also includes some wonderful terror tales from the much-loved author.Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a British author, best known as the creator of the world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes. Born in Edinburgh, he was educated in England and Austria before studying medicine at the University of Edinburgh. It was during his time at university that Doyle began writing short stories, submitting them to magazines and journals. His first Sherlock Holmes novel, ‘A Study in Scarlet’ was written in just three weeks and published in 1887 to favourable reviews, and more Sherlock adventures followed. By 1893, Doyle was growing tired of Sherlock and attempted to kill him off in the story ‘The Final Problem’, but public outcry caused him to resurrect the famous detective. He featured in a total of 56 short stories and four novels along with his trusty sidekick Dr Watson and made Doyle one of the best-paid authors of the time. The stories have been adapted multiple times; most recently in the successful BBC series ‘Sherlock’ starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman. Later literary works included the Professor Challenger series which began with ‘The Lost World’, in which Challenger sets out to find evidence of prehistoric life. The book inspired numerous adaptations, including the films ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Lost World’. In later life Doyle became captivated by the world of spiritualism and the occult and published non-fiction works about his beliefs including ‘The Coming of the Fairies’. Arthur Conan Doyle died at home in 1930.

'Ovington's Bank' is set in 1825 and was published in 1922 but - as the Financial Crisis of 2007 demonstrates - is as relevant today as it ever was.The story follows a run on a private bank and is based on the British Panic that saw 70 banks fail. As the financial fallout lands, the gentry and the business classes scramble to save themselves, while being forced to examine their morals and motives.This pacey narrative features a mugging, a stagecoach dash to London, a theft and a love affair. Who will be the winners and who will be the losers in this game of life?This thrilling, nail-biting novel is perfect for fans of Wilkie Collins and Fergus Hume.Stanley J. Weyman (1855–1928) was an English writer who wrote historical novels in particular. In his day, he was as popular as Charles Dickens and Rudyard Kipling. Many of his works are set in the 16th and 17th centuries. Weyman's best-known works include 'The Cardinal's Cause' and 'The True Nobleman'.

Young Jolyon Forsyte develops a friendship with his cousin Soames' estranged wife Irene. As the friendship blooms into something more, Irene’s divorce is not going as smoothly as hoped. Instead of divorcing his wife Soames embarks on a far more destructive course of action.'In Chancery' (1920) was written by English author and playwright John Galsworthy and is the second novel in his masterpiece, 'The Forsyte Saga'. The Forsyte Saga (1922) is a series of three novels and two interludes published between 1906 and 1921, all of which have been adapted for television.John Galsworthy (1867-1933) was an English novelist and playwright, best known for his masterpiece 'The Forsyte Saga', which won him the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1932. The trilogy depicts an upper-class English family in the years 1886-1926. It was adapted for TV in 2002 for the ITV network starring Damian Lewis, Rupert Graves and Gina McKee.In his stories, Galsworthy addresses social issues, family life, and the upper-middle class, in which he strongly criticised the morals and ideals of Victorian England. Among his other prominent works are 'From the Four Winds', 'The Silver Box', 'The Country House', and 'The Skin Game'.

Explore an epic trio of ‘Masters of Horror’ in this rip-roaring collection of dark, dangerous, and devilish tales.In ‘Frankenstein’, we’ll uncover Mary Shelly’s masterpiece as Victor Frankenstein strives to give life to a being of his own creation.We’ll then be whisked off to Transylvania to ponder over the meaning of good vs. evil as one young lawyer travels to Castle Dracula – and encounters one very peculiar count...Last but not least, you’ll be led down a gothic and gory investigation involving Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde…This dark, dangerous, and daring collection is the perfect companion for fans of Netflix's ´Dracula´ and Marcus Sedgwick's ´The Monsters We Deserve´.Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (1797-1851) was an English novelist, celebrated for her early example of science fiction in her widely read Gothic novel ‘Frankenstein’.Bram Stoker (1847-1912) was an Irish author celebrated for his Gothic horror ‘Dracula’.Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, and travel writer. He is best known for ‘Treasure Island’ and ‘Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’.

The story of a young girl raised in isolation in preparation to marry the King of Ulster sounds at first a little outdated.That is until you call it what it is - an arranged marriage and child abuse.These are themes that continue to exist and they give 'Deirdre' a resonance in the 21st century.The girl at the heart of the story eventually falls in love with a young man and they run away to Scotland - cue much relief.There is a nasty twist in the tale, however, when she is lured back to Ireland many years later.The story, which is based on Irish myth and legend, has echoes of the 1993 movie 'The Piano', starring Holly Hunter and Harvey Keitel, in which a mute Scottish woman was sold into marriage by her father to a frontiersman in New Zealand.James Stephens (1880-1950) was an Irish novelist and poet who based many of his works of myth and legend from Ireland's past.Life imitated art when he created his own myth - claiming to have been born on the same day as literary legend James Joyce ('Ulysses', 'Finnegans Wake').His father died when he was two and his mother remarried, leading to his being committed to a boys' school when caught begging on the streets.During time as a solicitor and a registrar at the National Gallery of Ireland, Stephens took up writing.He is best known for 'Irish Fairy Tales' and 'The Crock of Gold', while he also wrote an influential account of the 1916 Easter Rising, describing the death of his friend Thomas MacDonagh.

A reference book for the 19th-century werewolf seeker, Sabine Baring-Gould’s ‘The Book of Were-Wolves’ explores the trying tales and magic myths of werewolves from ancient folklore, Greek and Norse myths.Unpacking the truth behind legendary beliefs, cases of Lycanthropy, and tips and tricks for curing yourself of a werewolf conviction, Baring-Gould deep dives into the dark psychological reasons as to how and why people may believe themselves to be part wolf.Asking the age-old question of how anyone can feel capable of maiming and killing another being, ‘The Book of Were-Wolves’ invites readers to ponder how and why some members of society may harbour secret desires to inflict cruelty on other animals - big and small.Weaving an intoxicating narrative, ‘The Book of Were-Wolves’ is ideal for fans of Netflix’s ‘Werewolves Within’.Sabine Baring-Gould (1834-1924) was a British novelist and Anglican priest. A prolific writer, his bibliography spans more than one thousand publications, including the best-known hymns ‘Onward, Christian Soldiers’, ‘Sing Lullaby’ and ‘Now the Day is Over’.Baring-Gould's interest in folklore led to the publication of one of the most frequently cited studies of lycanthropy, ‘The Book of Were-Wolves’.

You’re invited to wander the streets of Paris with France’s literary greats. Weaving a remarkable collection from the very best romantic writers, tales of love, loss, and laughter never felt so good.With classics such as Victor Hugo’s ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ and Gaston Leroux ‘The Phantom of the Opera’, you’ll peak behind the scenes at some of the West End’s most remarkable musicals.But it’s not all rosy and bright. In 18th-century France, Charles Dicken’s ‘A Tale of Two Cities’ and Émile Zola’s ‘Nana’ portrays the harsh and raw reality for some of society’s most struggling protagonists. This collection will leave you questioning wealth and worth at a time when struggles were rife.Ideal for fans of ‘Les Misérables’ starring Eddie Redmayne, Hugh Jackman, and Anne Hathaway, this unmissable collection is a must-read for French history, art, and culture fanatics.Gaston Leroux (1868-1927) was a French journalist and author of detective fiction. He is best known for writing the epic novel ‘The Phantom of the Opera’, now a musical masterpiece by Andrew Lloyd Weber.Gustave Flaubert (1821-1880) was a French novelist and pioneer of literary realism. His work spans ‘Madame Bovary’, ‘Sentimental Education’, and ‘Three Tales’.Victor Hugo (1802 – 1885) was a Romantic writer and politician. Celebrated for his internationally renowned epic novel, adapted into the Academy Award-Winning film, ‘Les Misérables’, his literary output also includes ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’.Émile Zola (1840-1902) was a French novelist, playwright, and one of the most influential writers of French naturalism. Zola’s best-known works include ‘Germinal’, ‘Nana’, and ‘Work’.Celebrated as one of the greatest novelists of the Victorian era, Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English writer and social critic. His works include ‘Oliver Twist’, ‘A Christmas Carol’, and ‘Great Expectations’.

Poetry is a window to the soul of the writer.In this collection of the poems of W. B. Yeats, the reader gets an insight into how Yeats' personality, priorities and style evolved throughout his life. And it's an incredibly fascinating journey.In this collection of 40 of his works, he writes about Irish legends and the occult, including the beautiful, haunting 'When You are Old' and 'The Lake Isle of Innisfree'. Later poems are less lyrical and more political and realistic, including 'Parnell's Funeral'.This collection of perfect poems is great for fans of Lord Byron and Percy Bysshe Shelley.William Butler Yeats (1865-1939) was an Irish poet, dramatist and writer.A driving force behind the Irish Literary Revival, he also served two terms as a Senator of the Irish Free State. Fellow poet W. H. Auden credited Yeats with having written "some of the most beautiful poetry" of modern times. Many of his early poems featured Irish legends and the occult, while his later verse was more politicised and realistic.He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1923.

Jolyon Forsyte may be an old man and the new owner of the Soames house, but he has struck up an unlikely friendship with young Irene. Over a long summer, he slowly falls in love with her and makes decisions that will send shockwaves through his family.'Indian Summer' (1918) was written by English author and playwright John Galsworthy, and is the first interlude in his masterpiece 'The Forsyte Saga'.The Forsyte Saga (1922) is a series of three novels and two interludes published between 1906 and 1921, all of which have been adapted for television.John Galsworthy (1867-1933) was an English novelist and playwright, best known for his masterpiece 'The Forsyte Saga', which won him the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1932. The trilogy depicts an upper-class English family in the years 1886-1926. It was adapted for TV in 2002 for the ITV network starring Damian Lewis, Rupert Graves and Gina McKee.In his stories, Galsworthy addresses social issues, family life, and the upper-middle class, in which he strongly criticised the morals and ideals of Victorian England. Among his other prominent works are 'From the Four Winds', 'The Silver Box', 'The Country House', and 'The Skin Game'.

Deep dive into one of the greatest coming-of-age stories by the master novelist of the Victorian era, Charles Dickens.Charting young Pip’s experiences of poverty, prison, and fights to the death, ‘Great Expectations’ follows the entwined fates of wealthy spinster Miss Havisham, the beautiful but aloof Estella, and unsophisticated yet kind blacksmith Joe.As Pip journeys through life, his expectations are shaped and shunned by the people around him. Weaving the ultimate tale of good over evil, he must question love and loss at a time when social struggles are rife.The novel has been adapted into countless films and stage adaptations, most notably the 2012 blockbuster hit ´Great Expectations´, starring Ralph Fiennes and Helena Bonham Carter.Challenging our preconceived judgements, social standing, and moral cues, ´Great Expectation´ is ideal for fans of Dev Patel’s ‘The Personal History of David Copperfield’ and fans of West End’s ‘Oliver!’Celebrated as one of the greatest novelists of the Victorian era, Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English writer and social critic, known for creating some of the world’s best-known fictional characters. His works include ‘Oliver Twist’, ‘A Christmas Carol’, ‘David Copperfield’, and ‘Great Expectations’.Exploring the hypocrisy of British society at a time when social struggles were rife, Dickens' work probe the institutions, rules, and social codes that formed the bedrock of society as we know it today. Articulated with wit, charm, and plenty of human insight, his work is firmly embedded in modern culture today.

Deep dive into this crackling collection of ‘Classic Christmas Stories’ from the very best writers around the world!We’ll start by dissecting Dickens’ moral message in the famous and festive ‘A Christmas Carol’, before whisking away to Russia as one man attempts to secure his fortune and fate at a party in ‘A Christmas Tree and a Wedding’.We’ll then encounter elves, demons, and dungeons in ‘A Kidnapped Santa Claus’ while witnessing two troubled couples attempt to give it all in ‘The Gift of the Magi’. Lastly, we’re all invited to ‘Christmas at Thompson Hall’ as one unsuspecting woman is forced to face the festive season with her long-lost ex-lover.There are family feuds, festive fights, and plenty of personal politics in this crackling collection of ‘Classic Christmas Stories’. Perfect for fans of ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’.L Frank Baum (1856-1919) was an American author best known for his children’s books, particularly ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’ and its sequels.Fyodor Dostoyevsky (1821-1881) was a Russian novelist and journalist. His works include ‘Crime and Punishment’, ‘The Idiot’, and ‘The Brothers Karamazov’.Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English writer and social critic, known for creating some of the world’s best-known fictional characters. His works include ‘Oliver Twist’, ‘David Copperfield’, and ‘Great Expectations’.Anthony Trollope (1815-1882) was an English novelist and civil servant of the Victorian era. His works include the ‘Chronicles of Barteshire’, ‘The Macdermots of Ballycloran’, and ‘The Warden’.O. Henry, the pen name of William Sydney Porter (1862-1910), was an American writer, celebrated for his short stories. His works include ‘The Gift of the Magi’, ‘The Duplicity of Hargraves’, and ‘The Ransom of Red Chief’.

The first werewolf story written by a female, Catherine Crow’s ‘A Story of a Weir-Wolf’ depicts the horrors of one man’s deadly secret - and fight for survival.Banished by those who loved him, he must now learn to manage the devil in his mind. And stop the horrors of his heart from awaking once the full moon rises...Reprinted in ‘The Best Werewolf Short Stories 1800-1849: A Classic Werewolf Anthology’, ‘A Story of a Weir-Wolf’ will delight fans of Netflix’s ‘Werewolves Within’.Catherine Crow (1803-1876) was an English novelist, children’s writer, and playwright. On stage, her writings reflect the trials and tribulations of family love and life, with ‘Aristodemus’ and the melodrama ‘The Cruel Kindness’.On the page, however, Crow turned to German gothic writers, leading to her supernatural works ‘A Story of a Weir-Wolf’ and ‘The Night-Side of Nature’ - the latter of which influenced the likes of Charles Baudelaire.Meanwhile, her children’s stories span ‘ Uncle Tom's Cabin’, ‘Pippie's Warning; or, Mind Your Temper’ and ‘The Adventures of a Monkey’. Crow remains today the first female author of werewolf fiction.

Dive into this joyous collection of classical children’s books from some of the best writers for little hearts and young minds.Uncover the magic of childhood classics from ´Anne of Green Gables´, ´The Wind in the Willows´, and ´The Secret Garden´ to ´The Velveteen Rabbit´ and ´The Wonderful Adventures of Nils´.Follow one girl's search for belonging, go on thrilling adventures with our favourite furry friends, discover a magical garden, learn about love and reality with a toy rabbit, and join one boy as he embarks on fantastical farmland adventures!Weaving a touching and intoxicating collection of coming-of-age tales, this ‘Classic Children's Books Collection’ is the perfect companion for fans of Netflix’s ‘Anne with an E’.Lucy Maud Montgomery (1874-1942) was a Canadian author and poet. Best known for her novel ‘Anne of Green Gables’, it remains one of the best-selling books worldwide and has been adapted for both stage and screen.Kenneth Grahame (1859-1932) was a British writer born in Edinburgh, Scotland. He is most famous for the children’s classics ‘The Wind in the Willows’ and ‘The Reluctant Dragon’.Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849-1924) was a British-American novelist and playwright. Best known for her celebrated children’s novels, Burnett’s work spans ‘Little Lord Fauntleroy’, ‘A Little Princess’, and ‘The Secret Garden’.Selma Lagerlöf (1858-1940) was a Swedish author and the first woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. Her work spans ‘The Saga of Goesta Berling’, ‘The Wonderful Adventures of Nils Holgersson’, and ‘Jerusalem’.

Penny-pinching bookseller Henry Earlforward harbours a desperate love for his neighbour and customer Violet. After he succeeds in wooing and marrying her, their marriage begins to fall into ruins as Violet’s spending clashes with Henry’s miserly nature. As Henry’s health begins to decline, their loyal maid Elsie attempts to keep the household afloat, secretly waiting for her shellshocked love, Joe, to return for her. Set in Clerkenwell, London, Arnold Bennett’s ‘Riceyman Steps’ (1923) is a bittersweet tale that marked a significant departure from his other works. Fans of heart wrenching love stories will enjoy this early 20th century classic that reads like a cross between Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’ and Jojo Moyes’ ‘Me Before You’.Enoch Arnold Bennett (1867 – 1931), better known as Arnold Bennett, was an English writer of novels, short stories and plays. The eldest of six children, Bennett grew up in Staffordshire as part of a cultured artistic family. His first novel, ‘A Man From The North’, was published in 1898 to critical acclaim but little commercial success. However, his prolific output soon made him a successful author, and by the time of his death at 63 he was a household name with many published classics. Bennett is best remembered for his novels ‘Anna of the Five Towns’ (1902), ‘The Old Wives’ Tale’ (1908), ‘Clayhanger’ (1910) and ‘Riceyman Steps’ (1923). His work frequently dealt with real-life issues and have been loved for their relatability and the keen insight they offer into the everyday. Posthumously recognised as a literary genius, Bennett’s works have had frequent comparisons to those of his contemporaries such as H.G. Wells and John Galsworthy.

Do you like Stieg Larsson's 'Millennium', James Bond and dystopian dramas like 'The Man in the High Castle'? The 1903 spy thriller 'The Riddle of the Sands' has elements of all three - and then some. Ken Follett, author of 'The Pillars of the Earth', called 'The Riddle of the Sands' the "first modern thriller".It centres on a suspected plot by the German Empire to invade Britain. The plot proved to be almost prophetic, bearing in mind what was to follow in the First World War and the Second World War in the coming decades. Minor civil servant Carruthers and his friend, Davies are the men investigating the plot while on a yachting holiday in the Baltic Sea. They are drawn into an intricate story that includes secret treasure, a British traitor and a race against time to save Britain from the grip of the Kaiser.In 1979 'The Riddle of the Sands' was made into a spy thriller movie, starring Michael York, Jenny Agutter and Simon MacCorkindale.Childers' technique of including a great deal of detail that could be verified was later used by authors including: John Buchan, who wrote 'The Thirty-Nine Steps'; 'James Bond' author Ian Fleming and John Le Carré.Erskine Childers (1870-1922) was an Anglo-Irish writer whose only true literary success came with 'The Riddle of the Sands'.Instead, he found infamy through his political activism. Having been a prospective Liberal parliamentary candidate, he left the party and took up the cause of Irish Republicanism. He smuggled guns into Ireland on his yacht, but was executed during the Irish Civil War. His son, Erskine Hamilton Childers, became the 4th president of Ireland.

One is kind, well-respected, and intelligent.The other is evil, selfish and, oh-so-immoral.But what if I told you that they were both the same person?And what would you think if I revealed that scientific endeavours, gory investigations, and malicious meanderings were behind this strange case of dual personality?‘The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’ is a tense and thrilling read for fans of Netflix’s gloriously gothic ‘Wednesday’ series.Celebrated for his rip-roaring adventure tales and gothic fiction, Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, and travel writer. He is best known for ‘Treasure Island’, ‘Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’, and ‘Kidnapped´.

Talonpoika Matti on lupaava urheilijanalku. Hän harjoittelee jopa maalaistalon töiden ohella ja laittaa samalla muut ihmettelemään, miten poika voi jaksaa niin paljon raskaan raatamisen lisäksi. Matti miehistyy sodan aikana ja harjoittelee olympiakisojen maratonjuoksuun noutaakseen maalleen kunniaa ja mainetta. Ihana neiti Salmi sekoittaa kuitenkin kisoihin valmistautumista juurta jaksain... Voiko tavallinen, tuiki tuntematon poika tosiaan voittaa olympialaisten maineikkaimman lajin?Matti Lassilan kiltin kuoren alla piilee aimo annos perisuomalaista sisua, joka mitataan lopulta 1920-luvun Pariisissa mahtikisoissa. Samalla vuosikymmenellä Paavo Nurmi loisti olympialaisten pitkänmatkanjuoksussa ja toi Suomelle yhteensä viisi kultaa.Kirjailijanimi Juho Poutasen takana on kirjailija Viljo Kojo. Viljo Kojo (1891 - 1966) oli tuottelias suomalainen kirjailija, toimittaja ja monipuolinen kuvataiteilija. Hän syntyi Laatokan rannalla Kaukolassa ja kirjoitti monia karjalaisaiheisia romaaneja. Niiden lisäksi Kojo julkaisi boheemiromaaneja ja runoja, ja kuvataiteilijana hän kuului ekspressionistiseen Marraskuun ryhmään. Kojo sai valtion kirjallisuuspalkinnon kuudesti (1919 - 1957), Pro Finlandia -kunniamerkin (1948) ja Aleksis Kiven palkinnon (1949).

One secret. One cult. One cosmic being.When his uncle dies, it’s up to Francis Wayland Thurston to finally uncover the family secret. For too long, recounts of dreams becoming reality had cast a sombre shadow over the family. And it seems these dreams didn’t die with the uncle.But when Francis discovers hidden notes of a mysterious cult, the truth turns darker than anyone could have ever imagined. A monster is on the rise. But one that is worshipped by those touched by evil, rather than feared. Can Francis break the curse and save those around him? Or will the curse and cult break him?Weaving a dark and chilling tale, H. P. Lovecraft’s ‘The Call of Cthulhu’ remains one of the earliest examples of cosmic horror literature. Leaving a rip-roaring influence on the likes of Stephen King, ‘The Call of Cthulhu’ is the perfect tale for fans of Netflix’s ‘Stranger Things’.Howard Philips Lovecraft (1890-1937) was an American writer of science-fiction, fantasy, and horror. Virtually unknown and only published in pulp magazines before he died in poverty, he is now regarded as one of the most significant 20th-century authors in his genre.Lovecraft achieved posthumous fame through his influential works of horror fiction, particularly ‘The Call of Cthulhu’, which influenced writers such as Stephen King, Ramsey Campbell, Bentley Little, Joe R. and Lansdale Alan Moore.Beyond direct adaptation, Lovecraft and his stories have had a profound impact on popular culture, from rock and heavy metal music to the tabletop board game ‘Call of Cthulhu’.

Fast-paced and fun, ‘The Thief in the Night and Other Stories’ is a collection of six tales from the pen of one of the 20th Century’s most prolific writers.The title story follows Inspector Jack Danton as he investigates a proliferation of poison pen letters and thefts to and from wealthy young debutantes.Other novelettes, such as ‘Findings are Keepings’ and ‘The Compleat Criminal,’ are laced with Wallace’s trademark wit and critical appraisal of life in the upper echelons during the early 20th century.A superb read for fans of Wallace's body of work.Born in London, Edgar Wallace (1875 – 1932) was an English writer so prolific, that his publisher claimed that he was responsible for a quarter of all books sold in England.Leaving school at the age of 12, Wallace made his first steps into the literary world by selling newspapers on the corner of Fleet Street.He worked as a war correspondent after joining the army at age 21, which honed his writing abilities. This led to the creation of his first book, ‘The Four Just Men.’Wallace is best remembered as the co-creator of ‘King Kong,’ which has been adapted for film 12 times (most notably directed by ‘Lord of the Rings’ director, Peter Jackson, and starring Jack Black and Naomi Watts).However, he leaves behind an extensive body of work, including stories such as ‘The Crimson Circle’ and ‘The Flying Squad’.

Een tussenpartij inschakelen bij de zoektocht naar een partner – dat doet de mens al sinds het begin der tijden. Vroeger waren het priesters, opperhoofden en wanhopige moeders die het geluk een handje hielpen, of waagden singles een poging via een zoekertje in de krant. Onze eenentwintigste-eeuwse variant daarvan? Online dating!Maar wie doet er eigenlijk precies aan online daten, hoe daten ze, en welke lessen kunnen we trekken uit hun ervaringen? 'Online dating: the good, the bad and the ugly' brengt het (liefdes)leven van de online dater in kaart. Aan de hand van hun verhalen én wetenschappelijk onderzoek ontdek je hoe je een succes kunt maken van jouw eigen onlinedatingverhaal.Maar ook voor zij die zich liever niet op de onlinehuwelijksmarkt begeven, is het een must-read: dit boek bevat namelijk een schat aan informatie over hoe relaties in de eenentwintigste eeuw tot stand komen, en hoe je als ouder kunt omgaan met kinderen die net in de dating scene duiken.Laura Hallam behaalde in 2019 haar doctoraat in de Sociale Wetenschappen, domein Communicatiewetenschappen. Ze werkte zes jaar aan een proefschrift waarin ze de verschillende onderdelen van online dating onder de loep nam. Momenteel werkt ze als gastprofessor aan de Universiteit Antwerpen en als onderzoeker and de AP Hogeschool.

Financial Indepence, Retire Early.Een goede financiële planning zorgt voor financiële vrijheid. De lage rentes op ons spaargeld, de hoge inflatie, de onzekerheid over ons pensioen en de ratrace waarin we ons bevinden, maken dat belangrijker dan ooit.Voor velen is geld nog een taboe, waardoor men weinig kennis en vaak een verkeerde mindset over geld heeft. Toch is het net een goede financiële achtergrond die de hoogste return on investment heeft. Financiële gezondheid is immers even belangrijk als fysieke of mentale gezondheid, ongeacht jouw budget of inkomen.In 'FIRE' legt Charlotte aan de hand van haar eigen verhaal uit hoe je de weg naar financiële vrijheid plant. ‘FIRE’ staat voor Financial Independence, Retire Early. Dankzij dit boek zal jouw relatie met geld verbeteren: je leert een slim financieel plan uitstippelen en succesvol beleggen, sparen en investeren. Hierdoor word je financieel onafhankelijk en kan je, met wat geluk, vroeger dan voorzien met pensioen.Charlotte Van Brabander stond lang bekend als de Belgische gamegirl. Ze was de eerste Belgische gesponsorde pokerspeelster en speelt nu bij GGPoker. Vanuit die achtergrond focust ze zich nu op beleggen en de FIRE-beweging. Ze richtte het platform Slim Sparen op, dat coaching aanbiedt voor mensen die hun eerste stappen op de beurs willen zetten.

'Dit boek zal je nachten voorgoed veranderen.' - Prof. Dr. Manuel Schabus, hoofd Slaaplabo, Universiteit van SalzburgDe slaap is wellicht de spannendste fase waarin ons brein zich kan bevinden. Maar waarom slapen we? En wellicht nog belangrijker: waarom slagen we er soms niét in te slapen?Wereldvermaard professor neurologie Steven Laureys duikt in het slapende brein en legt uit waarom een goede nachtrust zo belangrijk is. En ook: hoe jijzelf aan een betere, diepere slaap kunt werken.Over het fenomeen slaap wordt al duizenden jaren gespeculeerd, maar dankzij hypermoderne scantechnieken kunnen we tegenwoordig de hersenen ook tijdens de slaap onderzoeken. Die inzichten leren ons ontzettend veel bij over de verschillende soorten slaap én over slaapproblemen.'Een prachtige mix van wetenschappelijke nauwkeurigheid, persoonlijke anekdotes en klinische ervaring, dit boek spoort je aan om meer te dromen en te slapen.' - Prof. Dr. Claudio Bassetti, Universiteit van Bern'Onmisbaar op je nachtkastje.' - Evi Hanssen, TV-presentator'Een nieuw perspectief op de fascinerende wereld van de slaap. Steven Laureys toont aan dat een goede nachtrust een essentiële pijler is van onze mentale en fysieke gezondheid.' - Prof. Dr. Charles M. Morin, Université LavalProf. Laureys is auteur van meer dan 600 wetenschappelijke artikelen over de studie van de menselijke geest, gedachten, percepties en emoties met behulp van hersenscans bij hersenbeschadiging, bijna-doodervaringen, anesthesie, hypnose en meditatie. Steven is ook erg geapprecieerd als conferencier en is auteur van de internationale bestseller ‘Het no-nonsense meditatieboek’ (met bijhorend ‘oefenboek’, waarin hij het heeft over zijn onderzoek bij boeddhistische monniken - waaronder Matthieu Ricard (vertaler van de Dalai Lama) en lama Zeupa (directeur van het Tibetaans Instituut in Hoei).Prof. Laureys is onderzoeksdirecteur bij het Belgisch Fonds voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek (FNRS), directeur van het “Centre du Cerveau” en GIGA Consciousness onderzoekseenheid aan het UZ en de universiteit van Luik en professor aan het CERVO Brain Research Centre, van de universiteit van Laval in Canada. Hij is een pionier in het overbruggen van contemplatieve praktijken en wijsheid met geavanceerde neuro-technologie en hersenwetenschappen. Als actief lid van Mind & Life Europe en de Belgische Koninklijke Academie van Geneeskunde is hij een voorstander van meditatie op school en is medeondertekenaar van de Cambridge-verklaring over bewustzijn bij dieren (2012). Prof. Dr. Laureys heeft vele prestigieuze prijzen ontvangen van o.a. de Europese Academie van Neurologie, de Amerikaanse Society of Cognitive Neuroscience, de Francqui prijs en de Generet prijs van de Koning Boudewijnstichting. Hij is een wereldautoriteit in zijn vakgebied en zelfs een kandidaat-Nobelprijswinnaar.