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Short Stories About Trickery & Deception

Tales of manipulation, broken promises and tests of faith

by Rudyard Kipling, Maxim Gorky, Edith Wharton, Saki, O Henry, Georgia F Stewart, John Davys Beresford, H P Lovecraft, Ivan Turgenev, Ella D'Arcy, Perceval Gibbon, Kate Chopin, Mary Mackay writing as Marie Corelli, Samuel Blas, Israel Zangwill, Anatole France, Barry Pain ...

Narrated by Richard Mitchley, Mark Rice-Oxley, Warren Keyes ...

Unabridged

11 hours 13 min

As a general rule we are a trusting lot. You say something and, whilst I might disagree, I believe you are acting in good faith. Of course this may be just the beginning of a ruse. If I trust you I might let down my guard, I might seek to share and to create a bond between us. But, if you can’t be trusted, if you have an ulterior motive I might lose out.In the hands of authors such as Maxim Gorky, ... Read more

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As a general rule we are a trusting lot. You say something and, whilst I might disagree, I believe you are acting in good faith. Of course this may be just the beginning of a ruse. If I trust you I might let down my guard, I might seek to share and to create a bond between us. But, if you can’t be trusted, if you have an ulterior motive I might lose out.In the hands of authors such as Maxim Gorky,
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Social Deviance

by Stuart Henry ...

Series series Short Introductions
The new edition of this popular introduction explores the meaning of social deviance in contemporary society. It traces the path by which we create deviance: how we single out behavior, ideas, and appearances that differ from the “norm,” label them as either offensive or acceptable, and then condemn or celebrate them. The book explains what kinds of behavior are banned and who bans them, exposing ... Read more

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The new edition of this popular introduction explores the meaning of social deviance in contemporary society. It traces the path by which we create deviance: how we single out behavior, ideas, and appearances that differ from the “norm,” label them as either offensive or acceptable, and then condemn or celebrate them. The book explains what kinds of behavior are banned and who bans them, exposing
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Porch Swings, Parlors & Pryin’ Eyes

Gossip, Gumption, and the Glories of Small-Town Life

by Anne Warner, Edna Ferber, Booth Tarkington, Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, O. Henry, Benjamin Stevenson, Mary Stewart Cutting, Madeline Yale Wynne, Katharine M. Roof, Wilbur D. Nesbit0, May McHenry1, James Whitcomb Riley2, William James Lampton3, Thomas Bailey Aldrich4, Carl Sandburg5 ...

Narrated by Meghan Kelly6, Emma Faye7, Alex Picard8, John Hopkinson9, Rebecca Stern0, Shannon Nicole Locke1, A.J. Schuck2 ...

Series Audiobook 5 - A Kaleidoscope of American Storytellers
Unabridged

8 hours 11 min

In the towns where the porch lights glow late, the screen doors creak often, and no secret stays secret for long, life unfolds with charm, chatter, and more than a touch of mischief.Porch Swings, Parlors & Pryin’ Eyes invites you into parlors both prim and peculiar, where romances are whispered behind teacups, rivalries simmer at choir practice, and widows form committees with suspicious speed. ... Read more

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In the towns where the porch lights glow late, the screen doors creak often, and no secret stays secret for long, life unfolds with charm, chatter, and more than a touch of mischief.Porch Swings, Parlors & Pryin’ Eyes invites you into parlors both prim and peculiar, where romances are whispered behind teacups, rivalries simmer at choir practice, and widows form committees with suspicious speed.
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Out in the Cold

by Stuart Wakefield ...

Narrated by Henry Jones ...

Unabridged

1 hour 22 min

Out in the Cold, tells the story of ranch hand Faron Noble and his boss, Marius Tillman.Set in 1887’s Montana, during the ‘Big Die-Up’ that killed thousands of cattle, the two men battle against a brutal winter, injury, and—the most challenging of all—their feelings. ... Read more

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Out in the Cold, tells the story of ranch hand Faron Noble and his boss, Marius Tillman.Set in 1887’s Montana, during the ‘Big Die-Up’ that killed thousands of cattle, the two men battle against a brutal winter, injury, and—the most challenging of all—their feelings.
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The Complete Works of Aristoxenus. Illustrated

The Elements of Harmony

by Aristoxenus ...

Translated by Henry Stewart Macran ...

Aristoxenus of Tarentum was a Greek Peripatetic philosopher, and a pupil of Aristotle.He was the most famous music theorist in antiquity and came to be referred to simply as "the musician."Most of his writings, which dealt with philosophy, ethics and music, have been lost, but one musical treatise, Elements of Harmony survives incomplete, as well as some fragments concerning rhythm and meter. The ... Read more

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Aristoxenus of Tarentum was a Greek Peripatetic philosopher, and a pupil of Aristotle.He was the most famous music theorist in antiquity and came to be referred to simply as "the musician."Most of his writings, which dealt with philosophy, ethics and music, have been lost, but one musical treatise, Elements of Harmony survives incomplete, as well as some fragments concerning rhythm and meter. The
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The Art of Diplomacy

How American Negotiators Reached Historic Agreements that Changed the World

by Stuart E. Eizenstat, James A. Baker III ...

**A riveting retelling of diplomatic history with praise from Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Bertie Ahern (Ireland), Tony Blair (UK), Ehud Olmert (Israel), and more.“A magisterial tome on the international negotiations that shaped modern American history.... Grand in scope and grounded in decades of experience,** The Art of Diplomacy is a compelling work of political history aimed at the ... Read more

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**A riveting retelling of diplomatic history with praise from Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Bertie Ahern (Ireland), Tony Blair (UK), Ehud Olmert (Israel), and more.“A magisterial tome on the international negotiations that shaped modern American history.... Grand in scope and grounded in decades of experience,** The Art of Diplomacy is a compelling work of political history aimed at the
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Fenella

A novel

by Henry Longan Stuart ...

In "Fenella," Henry Longan Stuart crafts a rich tapestry of romance, social commentary, and psychological depth, set against the backdrop of late 19th-century America. The novel intricately explores themes of identity, gender, and societal expectations through the titular character, Fenella, whose life oscillates between personal aspiration and societal constraint. Stuart's lyrical prose and vivid ... Read more

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In "Fenella," Henry Longan Stuart crafts a rich tapestry of romance, social commentary, and psychological depth, set against the backdrop of late 19th-century America. The novel intricately explores themes of identity, gender, and societal expectations through the titular character, Fenella, whose life oscillates between personal aspiration and societal constraint. Stuart's lyrical prose and vivid
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The Travels of Marco Polo (Summarized Edition)

Enriched edition. A Vivid Tapestry of Medieval World Exploration and Cultural Exchange

by Marco Polo, Rustichello of Pisa, Michael Stewart, Michael Stewart ...

Translated by Henry Yule ...

The Travels of Marco Polo (Vol. 1&2) is an unparalleled anthology that captures the vivid tapestry of the medieval world through varied literary forms. Spanning across two volumes, the collection marries narrative, travelogue, and historical recounting to present a world seen through the eyes of the illustrious Venetian merchant and his collaborator, Rustichello of Pisa. Each account weaves ... Read more

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The Travels of Marco Polo (Vol. 1&2) is an unparalleled anthology that captures the vivid tapestry of the medieval world through varied literary forms. Spanning across two volumes, the collection marries narrative, travelogue, and historical recounting to present a world seen through the eyes of the illustrious Venetian merchant and his collaborator, Rustichello of Pisa. Each account weaves
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Essential Criminology

by Stuart Henry, Desiré J. M. Anastasia ...

This significantly expanded edition of Essential Criminology covers the broadest range of criminological theories—the essential criminological theories—from longstanding ones such as classical theory and strain theory to recently introduced ones such as ultra-realism and green cultural criminology. Whether all are “essential” depends on one’s theoretical stance. The value of this text is its ... Read more

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This significantly expanded edition of Essential Criminology covers the broadest range of criminological theories—the essential criminological theories—from longstanding ones such as classical theory and strain theory to recently introduced ones such as ultra-realism and green cultural criminology. Whether all are “essential” depends on one’s theoretical stance. The value of this text is its
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The Fateful Triangle

Race, Ethnicity, Nation

by Stuart Hall ...

Series series The W. E. B. Du Bois Lectures
“Given the current political conditions, these lectures on race, ethnicity, and nation, delivered by Stuart Hall almost a quarter of a century ago, may be even more timely today.”—Angela Y. DavisIn this defining statement one of the founding figures of cultural studies reflects on the divisive, often deadly consequences of our contemporary politics of race and identity. As he untangles the power ... Read more

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“Given the current political conditions, these lectures on race, ethnicity, and nation, delivered by Stuart Hall almost a quarter of a century ago, may be even more timely today.”—Angela Y. DavisIn this defining statement one of the founding figures of cultural studies reflects on the divisive, often deadly consequences of our contemporary politics of race and identity. As he untangles the power
... Read more
The Genesis of Queensland.

Enriched edition. Exploring Queensland's Colonial Roots: A Historical Analysis

by Henry Stuart Russell., Megan Ross ...

In "The Genesis of Queensland," Henry Stuart Russell meticulously chronicles the formation and development of Queensland, Australia, from its earliest days of European exploration to the establishment of a separate colony. Russell's prose is characterized by its engaging narrative style and a scholarly approach, seamlessly intertwining historical facts with personal anecdotes, which bring the ... Read more

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In "The Genesis of Queensland," Henry Stuart Russell meticulously chronicles the formation and development of Queensland, Australia, from its earliest days of European exploration to the establishment of a separate colony. Russell's prose is characterized by its engaging narrative style and a scholarly approach, seamlessly intertwining historical facts with personal anecdotes, which bring the
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Villa Elsa

by Stuart Oliver Henry ...

The novel follows the journey of the protagonist, who finds himself drawn to the charm and beauty of Villa Elsa. As he becomes entangled in the lives of its inhabitants, he uncovers secrets and confronts his own demons. Through a series of encounters and revelations, the characters grapple with their pasts and search for meaning and belonging in the present."Villa Elsa" is praised for its ... Read more

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The novel follows the journey of the protagonist, who finds himself drawn to the charm and beauty of Villa Elsa. As he becomes entangled in the lives of its inhabitants, he uncovers secrets and confronts his own demons. Through a series of encounters and revelations, the characters grapple with their pasts and search for meaning and belonging in the present."Villa Elsa" is praised for its
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