This novel had a profound effect on attitudes toward African Americans and slavery in the United States, so much in the latter case that the novel intensified the sectional conflict leading to the American Civil War.Uncle Tom's Cabin was the best-selling novel of the 19th century, and the second best-selling book of that century, following the Bible. It is credited with helping fuel the abolitionist cause in the 1850s. In the first year after it was published, 300,000 copies of the book were sold in the United States alone.?This is probably one of the most beautiful digital version ever made of this story, containing over 90 gorgeous illustrations.?

Krimi, kaland, líra, utazás id?ben és térben a ’30-as évekt?l napjainkig, Argentínától Kanadáig négy ?nálló t?rténetben. Vajon, ha ugyanaz az elk?vet?, miért nem gyilkolt t?bb, mint 30 évig? Hogyan állít csapdát a csend?rkapitány és a rend?rkapitány az aranykez? tolvajnak? Mit keres egy üzletasszony a farkasok k?z?tt? Klaudia felfedi titkát Valentinnak? Kíváncsi vagy? Olvasd el!

This collection of Japanese fairy tales is the outcome of a suggestion made to me indirectly through a friend by Mr. Andrew Lang. They have been translated from the modern version written by Sadanami Sanjin. These stories are not literal translations, and though the Japanese story and all quaint Japanese expressions have been faithfully preserved, they have been told more with the view to interest young readers of the West than the technical student of folk-lore. Grateful acknowledgment is due to Mr. Y. Yasuoka, Miss Fusa Okamoto, my brother Nobumori Ozaki, Dr. Yoshihiro Takaki, and Miss Kameko Yamao, who have helped me with translations. The story which I have named "The Story of the Man who did not Wish to Die" is taken from a little book written a hundred years ago by one Shinsui Tamenaga. It is named Chosei Furo, or "Longevity." "The Bamboo-cutter and the Moon-child" is taken from the classic "Taketari Monogatari," and is NOT classed by the Japanese among their fairy tales, though it really belongs to this class of literature. ? In telling these stories in English I have followed my fancy in adding such touches of local color or description as they seemed to need or as pleased me, and in one or two instances I have gathered in an incident from another version. At all times, among my friends, both young and old, English or American, I have always found eager listeners to the beautiful legends and fairy tales of Japan, and in telling them I have also found that they were still unknown to the vast majority, and this has encouraged me to write them for the children of the West. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Y. T. O. ? MY LORD BAG OF RICE ? "Long, long ago there lived, in Japan a brave warrior known to all as Tawara Toda, or "My Lord Bag of Rice." His true name was Fujiwara Hidesato, and there is a very interesting story of how he came to change his name. One day he sallied forth in search of adventures, for he had the nature of a warrior and could not bear to be idle. So he buckled on his two swords, took his huge bow, much taller than himself, in his hand, and slinging his quiver on his back started out. He had not gone far when he came to the bridge of Seta-no-Karashi spanning one end of the beautiful Lake Biwa. No sooner had he set foot on the bridge than he saw lying right across his path a huge serpent-dragon. Its body was so big that it looked like the trunk of a large pine tree and it took up the whole width of the bridge. One of its huge claws rested on the parapet of one side of the bridge, while its tail lay right against the other. The monster seemed to be asleep, and as it breathed, fire and smoke came out of its nostrils. ? At first Hidesato could not help feeling alarmed at the sight of this horrible reptile lying in his path, for he must either turn back or walk right over its body. He was a brave man, however, and putting aside all fear went forward dauntlessly. Crunch, crunch! he stepped now on the dragon's body, now between its coils, and without even one glance backward he went on his way. .."

Adored by readers of all ages, The Jungle Book tells the story of young Mowgli’s unforgettable adventure. Rudyard Kipling's beloved stories of the boy Mowgli, rescued and raised by a wolf pack in the heart of the jungle. The tales feature such unforgettable creatures such as Bagheera, the graceful black panther; Baloo, the kindly brown bear; and Kaa, the snake with the hypnotic stare.

A strange and terrible tale of the battle between good and evil within a man's soulThe Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde has been a part of modern consciousness since it's publication and smashing success. The split personality of Jekyll and Hyde has disturbed audience and been retold in countless forms. Stevenson's short novel became an instant classic. It was a Gothic horror that originated in a feverish nightmare, whose hallucinatory setting in the murky back streets of London gripped a nation mesmerized by crime and violence. The respectable doctor's mysterious relationship with his disreputable associate is finally revealed in one of the most original and thrilling endings in English literature.

The subject of the world s longest-running musical and the recent Academy Award nominated and BAFTA-winning film starring Hugh Jackman and Anne Hathaway, "Les Miserables"is a genuine literary treasure. Victor Hugo s tale of injustice, heroism, and love follows the fortunes of Jean Valjean, an escaped convict determined to put his criminal past behind him, and has been a perennial favorite since it first appeared nearly 150 years ago. This exciting ebook will be a gift both to readers who have already fallen for its timeless story and to new readers discovering it for the first time.?

Dystopian Short Story where Logan's Run meets The Matrix Faith. Hate. Love. Loss... Will it be enough to save him from death? It is Kel Darnon's 20th birthday and he has been called for Judgement in the Theatre of Death. There he must give the performance of his life, the performance he has been perfecting since he was born. Because the machines have won. And we are their slaves. Kept alive for just one thing... Our ability to entertain.? The Master Algorithms have the power to grant his freedom, but they must be satisfied. Sara, his forbidden love, has already sat upon the Chair of Judgement and the AI's judged her worthy.? Will his faith that he and Sarah will be reunited save him?? Can he use his hate for the machines to his advantage?? Can their forbidden love reunite them?? And can he make the machines understand losing her?? Will it be enough to save him from death? Or will the Theatre of Death claim another token for the Chair of Judgement? Theatre of Death ?is a Dystopian Science Fiction short story about a world where we are enslaved by Artificial Intelligence, and our freedom is dictated by the will of the machines. AN ACID SUITE STORY The Acid Suite is a set of independent short stories that all share one thing in common, fiction that will corrode your mind.?

Ez Fabius Petronius Secundus római legionárius és centurió – valamint hadvezére, Scipio Aemilianus – felemelkedésének t?rténete: a makedónok elleni els? csatájától, amely megpecsételi Nagy Sándor birodalmának sorsát, az ?szak-Afrikában vívott, mindenre kiterjed? háborúig és Karthágó ostromáig. Scipio sikerei csodálatot és tiszteletet váltanak ki, de egyben kapzsiságot és féltékenységet is fialnak – legszorosabb sz?vetségeseit?l legelkeseredettebb ellenségeiig. ?s ott van még Julia is, a Caesar családból – a kiszámíthatatlan lány, aki Scipiót szereti, de annak vetélytársával, Paulusszal jegyzeték el –, aki csúf viszály kiváltója lesz. Végül Scipiónak egyetlen kérdésre kell csak válaszolnia: mi mindent képes feláldozni a látomásért, amit Rómáról alkotott?

R?MA ELESTE CSAK A KEZDET VOLT. EGY ?J BIRODALOM BONTOGATJA SZ?RNYAIT. AD 439: A Római Birodalom az ?sszeomlás szélére sodródik. Hispánia és ?szak-Afrika római provinciáin egy vandál sereg zúdul át megd?bbent? gyorsasággal, leigázza Karthágót, és Rómának a F?ldk?zi-tenger feletti uralmát fenyegeti. ?m ennél is nagyobb veszély k?zeledik keletr?l, egy barbár hader? ?zsia zord sztyeppéir?l, páratlanul vérszomjas harcosok, akik mindenkit els?p?rnek, aki hódítás utáni vágyuk útjában áll – Attila, a hun serege.Római katonák és egy titokzatos brit szerzetes alkotta kicsiny csapat az egyetlen, amely a római császárok züll?ttsége és gyengesége f?lé emelkedik, és a római sereg évszázadokkal korábbi dics? napjaiba nyúl vissza, hogy a t?rténelemb?l merítsen er?t. Hogy végül olyan megd?bbent?en pimasz tervvel rukkoljon el?, ami magába a s?tétség szívébe repíti ?ket, a legrettegettebb harcos-király er?djébe, akit a világ valaha is ismert. Az elk?vetkez? leszámolásban, a legnagyobb ütk?zetben, amelyet Róma valaha is vívott, a gy?zelem azoké lesz, akik a háború leghatalmasabb jelképét, amelyet valaha is kovácsoltak, a magasba tudják emelni – Attila szent kardját.

Cursed in love death was coming for her once again...? Sexy, smart and career ambitious,? South African Detective Scarlet Anne Martins get's the career opportunity of her life -? working for the NYPD on The Special Crimes Unit.? After landing a high profile case involving the escape of a notorious serial killer, her career jumps from NYPD freelancing detective to consulting for the FBI.? But never had she imagined how quickly those dreams could slip through her fingers when she meets her new partner Agent Blade, who appears to have a vendetta against killer she's assigned to bring down.??? At a shocking turn of events, Scarlet finds?herself a fugitive in a foreign country after being framed for a fatal bombing and?aiding the escape of a Serial Killer. She starts to suspect her new partner was put on her path as a distraction, that is?until he saves her life. Despite?herself she can no long deny her feeling for Agent Blade, and her desperation to save him will ultimately be what? could kill them both.?

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***Only 99 cents for a limited time to celebrate the launch of book 3, TRICKSTER***As the High Prince of the demon-fighting thrax, Lincoln knows he must marry for political gain. Not that he minds. For all of his eighteen years, Lincoln’s been bound to his duty. Then the prince glimpses Myla, a part-demon girl, and everything changes. What happens when a woman you’ve never met upends your life completely? Lincoln’s about to find out."Lincoln is so dreamy!'?- Smada's Book Smack"Fantastic read from Lincoln's POV!”?- BooksAPlenty"A great novella! Amazing!"?- Nose in YA BooksAngelbound Lincoln SeriesStories from the perspective of Mister the Prince1. Duty Bound,?a 20,000+ word novella that takes place before Lincoln meets Myla face-to-face2. Lincoln3. Trickster4. Baculum5. Angelfire

Thousands of years have passed since the Earth was invaded by gods, demons, and foreign species with capabilities far beyond that of most humans. Reality collapsed, disaster having become so widespread that hope was ultimately forgotten. Humankind was backed into a corner and forced to either evolve or submit; the world erupted into a never-ending war that resulted in new cultures, superior technology, and great division among living beings. This is the tale of the assassin, Tavon, whose ambition drove him to explore past his simple upbringing in the slums of the Citadel in order to become one of the most notorious killers in the universe.

A szerz? r?vid, haikuszer? verseinek, verskezdeményeinek gy?jteménye.

Mai has everything. Friends, a job, and a loving man in her life. But just when she thinks she has it all, Jake pops the question. Suddenly, everything changes.? The minute Jake declares his undying love, their journey begins. Swept up in a sea of adventure, Mai will travel to Norway to meet the most dreaded of all creatures- The Inlaws. Along the way, Mai and Jake will battle all manner of supernatural creatures to get to the altar, only to find?out that this is just the beginning. Life as they know?it will never be the same.

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