Títulos en Antologías y relatos breves

A series of fast-paced escapades which lead some kids into changing their traditional playground of gangs into something positive. These stories follow their adventures from negative situations to a positive outcome.

"മാധവികുട്ടി രചിച്ച കടൽ മയൂരം, രാത്രിയുടെ പദവിന്യാസം, ആട്ടുകട്ടിൽ എന്നീ കഥകൾ അടങ്ങുന്ന സമാഹാരമാണ് ഇത്.

Der kleine Drache Grünschuppe ist verwirrt: Von einem Tag auf den anderen ist die Welt unter einer weißen Decke verschwunden. Ob das der Schnee ist, von dem immer alle erzählen? Vorsichtig wagt Grünschuppe sich aus seiner Höhle, doch der Schnee schmilzt, sobald der Drache ihn berührt. Dabei würde er so gern in ihm toben, wie die anderen Tiere es machen. Ein Plan muss her! Eine drachenstarke Vorlesegeschichte mit 15 Illustrationen von Tabea Meinecke.

"Jackals and Arabs" is a short story by Franz Kafka, written and published in 1917. The story was first published by Martin Buber in the German monthly Der Jude. A European traveler from the North, accompanied by Arab guides, is camped in the desert. When night falls, and the Arabs are at a distance, the traveler is accosted by talking jackals. The jackals speak of an age-old hatred for Arabs, whom they associate with uncleanliness. They relate a belief passed down from their ancestors, that a man such as the protagonist would be the one to "end the quarrel which divides the world in two".

The handsome Inspector Shamik finds himself undercover at a speed-dating event, much to his annoyance. He is there to apprehend a serial shoplifter who was notorious for escaping the clutches of the police. However, when he meets her, his gut tells him that she is not a shoplifter. He wonders if...

The wind has mysteriously stopped in the township of Shinvik; a remote settlement located in the far-off Western Isles. A young explorer, Elara, is tasked with investigating the strange meteorological phenomenon. Instructed by the town’s authorities, Elara uses her nature magik to traverse a perilous mountain pass. It is a passage no one has ever returned from.

After the loss of her beloved sister and both of her parents, overworked talk show assistant Olivia Banks sets off on a Paris adventure to fulfill the dreams she and her sister once had as little girls. Olivia only has one day to devote to the City of Light before she must return to her demanding job back in Manhattan. But when she steps out of the cab onto the cobblestoned streets of Montmartre and meets a sexy boulanger who wants to help her make all of those dreams come true, Olivia realizes that Paris may have more in store for her than she ever could have imagined.

The challenge ahead for Ryan Jordan is to rise above the tragic memories that still haunt him. He sets out on a long uphill climb of Africa’s highest mountain, Kilimanjaro with a group camping their way through East Africa. It will be three days and nights up into ever-thinning air and cold, forcing himself to go slow to acclimate and ensure success.

The story features a mind altered smog concocted by an evil villain who calls himself, the Phantom King. But Prince Animus is a holy man! As is his team. A beautiful sorceress who commands fire, a peaceful ninja with excellent karma, Alberstein the alchemist who is sardonic and grumpy, and finally my personal favorite, Carbo Brusto!

In Hunted, a chilling blend of thriller and horror, Dr. Cassandra Stokes leads a team deep into the unforgiving wilderness on a mission not just about scientific discovery, but personal revenge. A series of brutal killings in the northern forests has left the locals terrorised, their whispers filled with tales of wolves, wolves, not quite wolves.

Marine archaeologist Dr. Evelyn Price has spent her life uncovering the mysteries of the deep ocean. But when a violent storm uncovers an ancient timber circle off the coast of England, she faces a discovery that will challenge everything she knows.

In der schriftlich fixierten Sprachanwendung ist Albert Ehrenstein den meisten zeitgenössischen Autoren um Lichtjahre voraus, dennoch ist er bis heute nahezu unbekannt. Gepaart mit herrlicher Situationskomik und einem großartigen Verständnis für Menschen und Gesellschaftsstrukturen entsteht so eine bemerkenswerte Prosa, welche ihren poetischen Glanz auf diesem Hörbuch erstrahlen lässt. Unicum erzählt von zwei portugiesischen Forschern, die in Afrika eine sensationelle Entdeckung machen. Der Parasit eines Riechtieres löst beim infizierten Menschen einen unbegrenzten Arbeitseifer aus.

Dracula's Guest is a short story by Bram Stoker. "Dracula's Guest" follows an Englishman (whose name is never mentioned, but is presumed to be Jonathan Harker) on a visit to Munich before leaving for Transylvania. It is Walpurgis Night, and in spite of the hotelier's warning to not return late, the young man later leaves his carriage and wanders toward the direction of an abandoned "unholy" village. As the carriage departs with the frightened and superstitious driver, a tall and thin stranger scares the horses at the crest of a hill.

If we look back at our life, what would we want to change? To what length shall we go to do so? These are the questions that face Gregg in “A Highway Runs Through It” and Sharon, in “New Hope” Following their journeys, you may find yourself wondering what second chances you might wish for, if you were to look back on your own life. But would you be willing to pay their price?

The Breaking of the Chain is a historical adventure story by Robert E. Howard, best known for his creation of Conan the Barbarian and other iconic characters of pulp fiction. In this short tale, Howard delves into a more grounded, historical setting, evoking themes of rebellion, freedom, and the relentless struggle against oppression. The story is set during an unspecified time of turmoil, featuring a protagonist who rises against the chains of tyranny. True to Howard's signature style, the narrative is rich with vivid descriptions of battle, grit, and human resilience.

In diesem Band sind zahlreiche kleine, sehr früh entstandene Geschichten enthalten, die die Keimzellen für nachfolgende größere Reiseerzählungen bildeten. Später weltberühmt gewordene Figuren wie Winnetou, Old Firehand, Sam Hawkens und andere treten hier in ihrer ursprünglichen Gestaltung auf.

Tauchen Sie ein in die faszinierende Welt der Jagd mit Bertram Graf von Quadt, einem passionierten Jäger und Geschichtenerzähler. In diesem Hörbuch versammeln sich ausgewählte Erzählungen aus sieben seiner Werke, die den Hörer auf eine Reise durch Wälder, Wiesen und Berge mitnehmen. Mit einer tiefen Verbundenheit zur Natur und einem feinen Gespür für die besondere Stimmung des Augenblicks beschreibt Graf v. Quadt unvergessliche Jagdabenteuer, die von Spannung, Respekt und Bewunderung für die Wildnis geprägt sind.

In this volume, the girls are braving strange new waters as they are off on vacation in the paradise that is the Svanire Archipelago. Only for them to come across an ages old myth for which only their curiosity must seek out. Field Trips, such a wonderful and insightful time for the young middle school age girls. After countless time raising funds for them to spend the weekend away along with the rest of their sixth-grade classmates, but what may happen should three get left behind?

A collection of aviation short stories, Hangar Tales takes you on wild rides and crazy aviation adventures. Aviation is full of colorful characters that create and tell the best stories. During my career as "The Flying Salesman" I have been fortunate to meet many of these wonderful people. They have shared these stories with me and I have written them down so that others may enjoy them.

Do you recognize uniquely hillbilly shinola when you hear it? Does your mouth go off long before your brain fully engages? Do you easily get exquisitely simple things bollixed up beyond reasonable repair? Are you a veritable storehouse of meaningless and insignificant information? If so, you’ll feel right at home with the retired redneck geezers who regularly gather around the wood stove at the Gatesville General Store. Set in the hills of southern Indiana, the store is the old boys’ high church for general tomfoolery and otherwise misguided prattle, and their beloved heater is their altar.