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It's 1918. The war in Europe grinds on, and the Spanish flu seems to be on an insatiable killing spree. But in the small fishing village of Parrsboro, Nova Scotia, a more confined drama-harrowing and provocative-slowly unfolds. It begins when Elizabeth Frame murders her husband hours after their wedding and thrusts the revolver into the blowhole of a beached whale.

Celephaïs fue creado en un sueño por Kuranes (que es su nombre en sueños) como hijo de la nobleza terrateniente inglesa. Un hombre de cuarenta años, solo y desposeído en el Londres contemporáneo, lo sueña de nuevo una y otra vez, buscándolo, se desliza lentamente hacia el mundo de los sueños.

Recent events have struck terror into the heart of the Pentagon, and America is in a state of emergency. With conventional methods useless, out of fear, the White House turns to a top secret, unorthodox ghost team to stop a global threat. This exhilarating sequel casts the listener further into the furious depths of espionage, unpredictable deceit, and intense warfare. As the deadly vendetta between the skillful operatives somersault out of control, a frightful undercover agenda that even the operatives themselves are not aware of is revealed.

Before writing the Conan stories, Robert E. Howard wrote an alternate history of the world that included the origins of the various races and countries that formed the background of his most famous heroic character. This history shows where the Cimmerians originated and the tribes they fought to establish their kingdom. How did the backward skin-wearing Picts overrun an empire? The answers are here. Fans of the Conan stories will enjoy this grand view of the history of the Hyborian Age.

“There’s a book I recommend for everybody: It’s Howard Gardner’s Frames of Mind. It has helped me immensely.” – Robert Greene, author of The 48 Laws of Power What do we mean when we call someone smart? That they are good at math and got a high score on the SAT? That they learn...

La cosa en el umbral (The Thing on the Doorstep) es una historia corta de terror del escritor estadounidense H. P. Lovecraft, formando parte del universo de los mitos de Cthulhu. Fue escrita en agosto de 1933 y publicada por primera vez en la edición de enero de 1937. El relato nos habla de Edward Derby, un extraño nigromante casado ya mayor con una mujer tan bella como misteriosa, Asenath. El narrador se dedicará a desgranar la personalidad de Edward y a explicarnos los motivos de su boda y su paulatina degradación física y psicológica.

THE CLASSIC NATIONAL BESTSELLER ""A wonderful, splendid book—a book that should be read by every American, student or otherwise, who wants to understand his country, its true history, and its hope for the future."" –Howard Fast Historian Howard Zinn’s A People’s History of the United...

Lucid Dreaming - conscious awareness during the dream state - is an exhilarating experience. Because the world you are experiencing is one of your own creation, you can do the impossible and consciously influence the outcome of your dreams.

How would you like to join one of America's leading Jesuits in a retreat you can experience whenever and wherever you desire? These 12 presentations from internationally renowned Rev. Howard Gray SJ are designed for prayer.

From Oscar-winners and cult favorites, big budget blockbusters and indie darlings, this captivating series takes you on a deep dive into the pivotal projects that defined the careers of six extraordinary filmmakers—Cameron Crowe, Natasha Lyonne, Ron Howard, Amy Heckerling, Richard Linklater, and Chloé Zhao. Through candid anecdotes and behind-the-scenes stories, these artists reflect on the formative experiences, creative breakthroughs, and personal inspirations that gave rise to their most iconic work.

“La cosa en el umbral”. Todo se desarrolla en la famosa ciudad ficticia de Arkham (lugar lleno de terrores cósmicos y ocultismo, muy conocida en el universo de Lovecraft). La historia se adentra en el horror de posesiones y los mortales peligros que conlleva profundizar demasiado con fuerzas que están más allá de la comprensión humana. Daniel Upton nos narra la terrible historia de su gran amigo Edward Derby, un hombre con débil personalidad fuertemente atraído, entregado e interesado en prácticas prohibidas que tendrá consecuencias espeluznantes.

Un hombre descubre las notas de su difunto tío y se ve envuelto en una conspiración que involucra a un antiguo dios oceánico y sus violentos seguidores.

Increase intimacy, connection, and love with this “critical” (Vanessa Van Edwards, bestselling author of Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People), science-based guide to creating meaningful and lasting relationships. When it comes to building a better relationship with your partner...

Único superviviente de una feroz batalla, el joven Conan ve de pronto ante sí una extraña aparición: en medio de la nieve, indiferente al mordisco frío y feroz de la ventisca, una hermosa joven lo reta a seguirla al tiempo que se burla de él con su risa cantarina. Conan acepta el reto, sin saber que quizá no salga con vida del desafío.

Thirty years ago, four teenagers disappeared while exploring an abandoned military bunker. Their story become a local legend in Gravesend, and when Devin and Cece come to visit their dad for the summer, they’re dared to go inside. But something strange happens to Devin when he enters the old fort…. Soon, things in Gravesend are changing. In order to stop the effects from spreading, Devin, Cece, and their friends have to figure out what happened to the group of kids who vanished. If they don’t hurry, they’ll become the bunker’s next victims.

Er nimmt den Reichen und gibt den Armen: Robin Hood, der König vom Sherwood Forest. Als Rebell vom Sheriff von Nottingham verfolgt, geliebt von der schönen Marian, erlebt der Rächer der Rechtlosen zusammen mit seinen Freunden gefährliche und auch lustige Abenteuer.

Conan est l'un des personnages de fiction les plus connus au monde. Robert E. Howard l'a créé en 1932 et avec lui, l'heroic fantasy. Ce héros, ainsi que la puissance évocatrice de l'écriture de son auteur, a eu et a toujours une influence majeure, au moins égale à celle de Tolkien, sur l'imaginaire occidental. Pourtant, les nouvelles du Cimmérien n'ont jamais été publiées telles que son auteur les avait conçues. Elles ont été réarrangées, réécrites, modifiées, artificiellement complétées après sa mort.

In 2020, socialism has emerged as an ideology that is embraced by millions of Americans, even though few are aware of its meaning and implications. Socialism Under the Microscope is a historical, critical analysis of socialism that answers the most pressing questions about the subject.

This set includes five tales of extraordinary heroism, marvelous intrigue, and exceptional courage that have inspired and amazed people for generations.

The first two editions of Finnish Lessons described how a small Nordic nation built a school system that provided access to a world-class education for all of its young people. Now available in 30 languages, this Grawemeyer Award-winning book continues to influence education policies and school practices around the globe. In this third edition, Pasi Sahlberg updates the story of how Finland sustains its exemplary educational performance, including how it responds to turbulent changes at home and throughout the world.