The wrath of Achilles, the fall of heroes and the will of the gods – The Iliad is Homer's towering epic of the Trojan War, published here in Alexander Pope's celebrated verse translation.Set in the final weeks of the ten-year siege of Troy, The Iliad follows the Greek champion Achilles, whose quarrel with his commander Agamemnon drives him from the battlefield and sends the war spinning toward the duel that will decide the fate of Hector and of Tr...

This version is the American Standard Version of the Bible, containing both the complete books of the Old and New Testaments. Released in 1901, this version has been meticulously converted to the Kindle format and includes the following features: SEARCH EVERY VERSE NAVIGATION No matter where you are in the Bible, quickly jump to a verse by typing the book's three-letter abbreviation and chapter and verse. For instance to jump to John 3:16, simply type "joh3.16". Easy as that! ALWAYS KNOW W...

Greatest Love Stories brings together timeless tales that explore love in its many forms—romantic, tender, tragic, passionate and quietly transformative. These stories move beyond simple romance to capture the emotional complexity of love: its hope, its ache, its misunderstandings, its sacrifices and its lasting power.The collection offers readers a rich literary journey through desire, longing, devotion and heartbreak. Some stories celebrate the sweetness of affection, while others...

Luckily for humanity, scientist Marie Curie applied her brilliant mind and indomitable spirit to expanding the frontiers of science, but what if she had instead drifted toward the darkness?At the cusp of between child- and adulthood, at the crossroads between science and superstition, a teen Marie Curie faces the factual and the fantastic in this fabulous collection of stories that inspire, delight, and ask the question: What if she had used her talents for diaboli...

Abortion in the United States - Judicial History and Legislative Battle offers a documentary and analytical account of one of the most contested questions in American constitutional life. Tracing the issue through landmark court decisions, statutory initiatives, political campaigns, and public controversies, the book situates abortion within the broader histories of privacy, bodily autonomy, federalism, religion, and civil rights. Its style is sober, evidentiary, and juridical, resembling ...

A true nightmare...Baker's Dozen, Club Vampire, and Daddy's Little Girl as well as an all-new Eve: Vampire Diva short. Featuring stories from Mark Poulton, Stephen Sistilli, Dexter Weeks, and many more. Velvet Rope is sure to make a killing at the box office! (Warning: Explicit)

The Oxford Book of English Verse, 1250-1900 is an anthology that meticulously compiles a rich tapestry of English poetry spanning over six centuries. Including works from celebrated poets such as Geoffrey Chaucer, John Milton, and Elizabeth Barrett Browning, this volume showcases a diverse range of themes, styles, and forms, reflecting the evolution of English literature. The selections highlight the interplay between historical context and artistic expression, emphasizing the transitions ...

This book features a table of contents linked to every story. The book was designed for optimal navigation on the iPad, Nook, PDA, Smartphone, and other electronic readers. It is formatted to display on all electronic devices including eReaders, Smartphones and other Mobile Devices with a small display. Translated by Thomas SeltzerTABLE OF CONTENTS:The Queen of Spades By Alexsandr S. Pushkin The Cloak By Nikolay V. Gogol The District Doctor By Ivan S. Turgenev The Christmas Tree and the We...

THOSE THINGS FORGOTTEN REMEMBER YOU STILLSliced Up Press proudly presents twenty-one visions of peculiar monsters and weird phenomena from around the world, and beyond. Familiar or not, you'll soon learn to fear what lurks within, whether it's music stolen from the dead, ravenous beasts of burden, inexplicable bodily growths, or dreadful things slipping through your letterbox. Plus much more!With all-new poetry & prose from:

THOSE THINGS FORGOTTEN REMEMBER YOU STILLSliced Up Press proudly presents twenty-one visions of peculiar monsters and weird phenomena from around the world, and beyond. Familiar or not, you'll soon learn to fear what lurks within, whether it's music stolen from the dead, ravenous beasts of burden, inexplicable bodily growths, or dreadful things slipping through your letterbox. Plus much more!With all-new poetry & prose from:

The Bible is a collection of sacred texts and scriptures that hold significant religious and philosophical meaning for millions of people around the world. Comprised of 66 books written by various authors over centuries, it encompasses a wide range of genres including poetry, history, prophecy, and teachings. The literary style of the Bible varies from poetic and metaphorical in the Psalms to historical and narrative in the Gospels. The contextual significance of the Bible lies in its infl...

Waxkeep has compiled some of the greatest mystery novels and short stories ever written and combined them in an easy to navigate collection with a linked table of contents.