At the end of our days our bodies will usually either be cremated and placed in urns or laid out in long rectangular boxes of various materials and prices before being borne to eternal rest. In the case of the latter, our classic authors have made the coffin a feature of many stories. Here, in this volume, talents such as Anton Chekhov, Willa Cather, Alexander Pushkin and others write beautifully on the lives affected by this most macabre of props.1 - The Coffin - A Short Story Col...

"American Murder Mysteries - The Mary Roberts Rinehart Collection" presents an exquisite compilation of Rinehart's most captivating detective narratives, encapsulating the essence of early 20th-century American crime fiction. The collection showcases her hallmark blend of suspense, wit, and psychological insight, drawing readers into intricate plots where domesticity meets danger. Rinehart was a pioneer in the genre, known for her introduction of the 'Had-I-But-Known' style and her deft ma...

The Complete Works of Robert Burns: Containing his Poems, Songs, and Correspondence offers an expansive survey of the profound literary and cultural contributions of Scotland's national bard. This anthology assembles an eclectic range of Burns's poetry, from his impassioned romantic lyrics to incisive social commentaries and richly emotive letters, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of his literary breadth. Rooted in the themes of love, nature, and identity, the collectio...

In 1892 Paris, Julius Stewart painted The Baptism, a Vanderbilt family scene that contains an embarrassing secret. In the present day, art historian Grace Atwood becomes obsessed with the painting and its hidden clues for reasons that have more to do with her personal ghosts. Either her doting husband is trying to make her think she's crazy, or she really is in the early stages of dementia.

In this last book of the Ragged Dick series, Rufus and Rose seem to be on the best path forward following their adventures in our previous story, but an old foe returns intent on destroying all Rufus's work and progress toward a good life.

Every senior leader has sat in that meeting.The strategy is sound.The people are smart.The effort is real.And somehow… nothing moves.Robert Nicklin and Lesley Everett bring decades of complementary experience. Robert leads commercial growth from inside global organizations, and Lesley coaches the executives responsible for deli...

In 1961, twenty-eight-year-old Dr. Judah Folkman saw something while doing medical research in a United States navy lab that gave him the first glimmering of a wild, inspired hunch. What if cancerous tumors, in order to expand, needed to trigger the growth of new blood vessels to feed themselves? And if that was true, what if a way could be found to stop that growth? Could cancers be starved to death? Dr. Folkman had ample reason to be self confident - second in his class at Harvard Medica...

The Golden Age of Science Fiction, Volume IV, a collection of 7 awesome sci-fi classics from seminal authors, presented here on your favorite digital e-reader! Contents of Volume IV include: A Gleeb for Earth, by Charles Shafhauser The Highest Mountain, by Bryce Walton Soldier Boy, by Michael Shaara Tea Tray in the Sky, by Evelyn Smith Alien Minds, by E. Everett Evans Proof of the Pudding, by Robert Sheckley Green Grew the Lasses, by Ruth Wainwright

In "The Greatest Murder Mysteries of Mary Roberts Rinehart," readers are presented with a compelling anthology that highlights Rinehart's mastery in the detective genre. Comprising 25 of her most notable works, this collection showcases her innovative narrative style, characterized by suspenseful plotting and rich character development. Rinehart, often hailed as the "American Agatha Christie," effectively combines elements of gothic literature with early 20th-century societal themes, refle...

This book "A Fleeting Visitor" is a collection of short poems from poets and writers around the globe. A sit back and relax book for poem lovers, book readers, and quality time spenders. A mandatory book to add to your collection and in your libraries. Especially the poems like "Bumpy Road", "Homeless Gifts", "Worry", "The City Roar", and "No Brexit" are some masterpieces that will win your heart for sure.So go ahead, get one today for yourself, or gift your friends, relatives, and...

In "Queen of the Black Coast," Robert E. Howard crafts a vivid and action-packed tale that plunges readers into the dark, vibrant world of Hyboria, where barbarism meets civilization. The narrative follows the legendary hero Conan as he encounters the enigmatic pirate queen Bêlit, a character imbued with fierce independence and complexity. Howard's signature literary style fuses pulp fiction with elements of horror and adventure, creating a rich tapestry of imagery and prose that immerses ...

Jarvis Hilton of Terra, the youngest man yet to be assigned to direct any such tremendous deep–space undertaking as Project Theta Orionis, sat in conference with his two seconds–in–command. Assistant Director Sandra Cummings, analyst–synthesist and semantician, was tall, blonde and svelte. Planetographer William Karns—a black–haired, black–browed, black–eyed man of thirty—was third in rank of the scientific group