Essential Classics

The Essential Classics: Volume 2 brings together 5 of the greatest classics ever written, perfectly read by an esteemed cast including Adjoa Andoh, David Rintoul, Kobna Holdbrook Smith, and Jonathan Keeble. Spanning the Atlantic, this collection includes stories of vampiric horror in Dracula, Poirot's first outing in The Mysterious Affair at Styles, as well as Emily Brontë's timeless tale of love on the moors, and more.

The Essential Classics: Volume 2 brings together 5 of the greatest classics ever written, perfectly read by an esteemed cast including Adjoa Andoh, Rupert Degas, Kobna Holdbrook Smith, Leighton Pugh, and Jonathan Keeble. Spanning the Atlantic, this collection includes stories of vampiric horror in Dracula, Orwell's modern masterpiece, Animal Farm, as well as Emily Brontë's timeless tale of love on the moors, Wutheirng Heights, and more.

The Essential Classics: Volume 3 brings together 5 of the greatest classics ever written, perfectly read by an esteemed cast including Robert G. Slade, Olivia Dowd, Karen Cass, Nathan Osgood, and Peter Noble. Spanning British, German, and American literature, this collection includes stories of the high seas in Moby Dick, Twain's beloved tale of childhood adventure in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, as well love, honour, and betrayal in Far From the Madding Crowd, and more.

The Essential Classics: Volume 4 brings together 5 of the greatest classics ever written, perfectly read by an esteemed cast including Fenella Woolgar, Jonathan Keeble, Lucy Scott, David Rintoul, and Aidan Kelly. Spanning British, Russian, and Irish literature, this collection includes stories of modern Irish life in Dubliners, love and loss on an epic scale in War & Peace, as well as Dickens' tale of heroism in Nichols Nickleby, and many more.

The Essential Classics: Volume 3 brings together 5 of the greatest classics ever written, perfectly read by an esteemed cast including Lucy Scott, Kristin Atherton, Peter Noble, Robert G. Slade, and Olivia Dowd. Spanning British, German, and American literature, this collection includes stories of the high seas in Moby Dick, small town comedy in Queen Lucia, as well love, honour, and betrayal in Far From the Madding Crowd, and more.

The Essential Classics: Volume 8 brings together 5 of the greatest classics ever written, perfectly read by an esteemed cast including Emma Gregory, Lucy Scott, Mark Meadows, and Rachel Atkins. From the quiet introspection of Persuasion, where Anne Elliot faces the complexities of love and second chances, to the thrilling escapades of The Scarlet Pimpernel, this volume offers a diverse array of experiences. The Mysteries of Udolpho will immerse you in gothic suspense, while The Provincial Lady offers a humorous and sharp look at the life of a woman in the early 20th century.

David Hume (1711-1776) was the most important philosopher ever to write in English as well as a master stylist. This volume contains his major philosophical works. A Treatise of Human Nature (1739–1740), published while Hume was still in his twenties, consists of three books on the understanding, the passions, and morals.

In 1976, a mysterious "Inner Voice" spoke to Helen Schucman, dictating what would come to be known as A Course in Miracles - a spiritual classic that would go on to sell over two million copies and influence countless people worldwide. Those who study this 1,333-page course can struggle for years to progress through its resonant but often difficult-to-comprehend truths.

Beware the black cat. Good luck escaping the pit. Don’t go to that party without your masque. Delight in these and many more stories and poems from the master of dark prose, Edgar Allan Poe. This collection has been specially curated and performed by award-winning audiobook narrator Joe Arden. Dive in to the darkness.

This is the gripping tale of Edmond Dantès, a young sailor whose bright future is stolen by treachery. Wrongfully imprisoned in the grim Château d'If, Edmond endures years of despair—until he uncovers the key to unimaginable wealth and a daring escape. Reborn as the mysterious Count of Monte Cristo, Edmond sets out on an extraordinary journey of revenge, using his newfound power and fortune to outwit those who betrayed him. But as his elaborate plans unfold, Edmond must confront profound questions about justice, forgiveness, and the true cost of vengeance. This abridged edition retains ...

Potatoes are Versatile Potatoes are Delicious. Get your copy of the best and most unique Potato recipes from BookSumo Press! Come take a journey with us into the delights of easy cooking. The point of this cookbook and all our cookbooks is to exemplify the effortless nature of cooking simply. In this book we focus on Potato. Easy Potato Dishes is a complete set of simple but very unique Potato recipes. You will find that even though the recipes are simple, the tastes are quite amazing. Besides recipes you will learn about the following: The History of Potato The Potato Family Name and ...

When Mary Lennox was sent to Misselthwaite Manor to live with her uncle, everybody said she was the most disagreeable-looking child ever seen. But this lonely girl's life is transformed when she finds the key to the secret garden.

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Dive into the exhilarating world of cross-country skiing with "Introduction to Cross Country Skiing." This definitive guide is your perfect companion, whether you're taking your first glide across the snow or seeking to refine your skills in this graceful and challenging sport. Crafted with both novices and seasoned enthusiasts in mind, the book begins with an engaging personal anecdote that captures the essence of cross-country skiing. It then seamlessly transitions into an enriching exploration of the sport's history, setting the stage for a deeper appreciation of its nuances. Discover ...

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Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is an American classic, a book that has inspired troves of writers in its wake, and that has sparked generations of discussion and debate. It is noted for its depiction of people and locations along the Mississippi River. One of the first major American novels to employ vernacular English, Adventure of Huckleberry Finn offers a satire on Southern Antebelleum society, particularly regarding attitudes of racism. Told in the first person by protagonist Huckleberry Finn, the book is a direct sequel to The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.

El portentoso talento de Maupassant, discípulo literario de Flaubert y miembro relevante del grupo de jóvenes escritores naturalistas que se formó alrededor de Zola, encontró su forma ideal en el cuento, género que consolidó y renovó, y en el que no tiene rival. Realista, romántico, fantasmagórico, terrorífico, fantástico o poético, Maupassant transitó en sus cuentos por todos los caminos de la imaginación.

The Essential Classics Collection is a continent-hopping, century-spanning collection of five of the greatest novels ever written, and the perfect way to listen to those classics you've always been meaning to try. Read by a cast of incredible narrators including Joanne Froggatt, Stephen Fry, David Rintoul, Nathan Osgood, and Malk Williams.

Originally written in the fifth century, The Art of War is a masterpiece of military strategy and Chinese philosophy that has influenced countless leaders, both on the battlefield and in the boardroom. The exhortations and advice from The Art of War have echoed throughout the centuries as pieces of timeless wisdom, no matter the foe you may be facing.

Throughout his life Kipling never stopped writing. Greatly revered during his own lifetime and recipient of the 1907 Nobel Prize for Literature The Essential Kipling celebrates a truly prolific and varied career; with his poetry and stories interpreted vividly by wonderful actors.