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A classic of mythology, long prized for its accurate retelling of the principal myths of Greece and Rome, and for its commentary on their origins and significance. The collection begins with myths involving the gods — Jupiter, Apollo, Venus, Mars, others — and ends with the adventures of Ulysses...

This edition contains the English translation and the original text in German. "The Trial" (original German title: "Der Process", later "Der Prozess", "Der Proceß" and "Der Prozeß") is a novel written by Franz Kafka in 1914 and 1915 but not published...

They were separated by 163 years. 1850 - New York City, New York. Katrina Ahmansen, a 22-year old Englishwoman, is embarking on the adventure of a lifetime as the personal assistant to the famous Swedish soprano, Jenny Lind. After arriving in New York for the diva's American tour, each of the singer's...

A special gift and message from his grandmother, gets Jay thinking about his daily actions. Does he really have what it takes to be a superhero? Find out in, A Superhero Surprise. 'A Super Hero Surprise' has been accepted for our 'Books4Kids' program. The 'Books 4 Kids' program is a non-profit...

This anthology is a medley of poems dabbling in all genres. This collection deals with mainly form poetry, restricted by a specified meter and rhyme unlike free verses. However, the limitations of meter and rhyme do not curb the emotions of the poems. They will not fail to enthuse the poetry lovers but would throw a challenge to traditional poetry.

Henry IV, Part 1 is a history play by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written no later than 1597. It is the second play in Shakespeare's tetralogy dealing with the successive reigns of Richard II, Henry IV (two plays), and Henry V. Henry IV, Part 1 depicts a span of history that begins...

The play picks up where Henry IV, Part One left off. Its focus is on Prince Hal's journey toward kingship, and his ultimate rejection of Falstaff. However, unlike Part One, Hal's and Falstaff's stories are almost entirely separate, as the two characters meet only twice and very briefly. Much of the...

Fluffy is a unique mouse who reincarnates several times through historic events such as caveman times, the Titanic, and even the end of the world. But at the end of the world, how can she have an afterlife now? Read on to find out.

Tales of Crime & Violence are a collection of three books of my short, and not so short stories.The ideas and inspiration are many and as varied as each of the individual tales themselves. Although all the stories in these books are about committing crime, or being involved in acts of violence,...

Tales of Crime & Violence is a collective of three books of short, and not so short stories.The ideas and inspiration are many and as varied as each of the individual stories themselves. Although each tales in these books are about committing crime, or being involved in acts of violence, the...

I had much so much fun in creating this story it has encouraged me to venture into writing more tales in the realms of 'Comic book /Pu;p fiction' Science fiction. Mechanical Mike is a fun tale, a modern pulp fictional story of Metal Robotics, Nazi-occupied France and Love. I originally...

The Orb is a fast-paced, urban action, speculative fantasy adventure. After stealing the Orb from the Librarians, she is on her way to meet the Cardinal who has promised to pay fifty thousand pounds to lay his hands on the Orb. But the Librarians what their treasure back and are willing to...

The ideas and inspiration for these stories are as many and as varied as each of the individual tales. They do not contain standard stories of theft, greed and wrongdoings, as one might expect. Far from it.  Tales of Crimes & Violence looks deeper into the human psyche, the mind and spirits...

Three Floors Up is the story of one man's psychosis and its effects on all who enter his world, and why the ones he chooses never leave. This is a tale of dark doings, of murder and distorted perceptions. Not to be read by the faint of heart. This Electric Eclectic book is written...