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A delightful collection of humorous classic tales by some of the world's greatest racconteurs.

Seven strange stories of intriguing optical illusions. The Diamond Lens by Fitz James O'BrienThe Devil's Spectacles by Wilkie CollinsThe Secret of the Smoked Spectacles by William Le QueuxMy Black Mirror by Wilkie CollinsThe Man who was Blind by Edwin PughA Coincidence by A. J. AlanTitbottom’s Spectacles by George William Curtis.

Red Door audiobooks presents 46 classic tales of the strange from some of the greatest writers of all time. 1. A Joy Ride by A. J. Alan 2.The Death Mask by H. D. Everett 3. Query by Austin Small 4 . The Dancing Partner by Jerome K. Jerome 5. The Furnished Room by O. Henry 6. The Squaw by Bram Stoker 7. The Interruption by W. W. Jacobs 8. The 19 Club by A. J. Alan 9 . The Giraffe Problem by Barry Pain10. The Man who Stole a Meeting House by John Townsend Trowbridge 11. The Lightning-Rod Man by Herman

Frank Wilkes kills a prostitute in self-defense after she tries to rob him but the town folk don't see it his way. After he gets injured trying to escape from the brothel, a blood thirsty posse is determined to finish the job. Frank's only hope is Marshal Bill Sacks, a man he has known for years, but never considered a friend.

From Story Idea to Reader is an easily accessible guide to writing fiction. Whether you are brushing up on your writing skills or starting out, this book will take you through the whole process from inspiration to conclusion. No matter if you are looking to submit your work for publication, enter a competition, or want to self-publish, this practical guide will help you every step of the way.

Alkaline dieting is synonymous to healthy eating. Unlike many crash diet programs that promote starvation or the use of dieting pills, the alkaline diet program promotes awareness in eating the right kinds of food that sustain the nutritional needs of our body. Eating correctly is accompanied by following an exercise routine that suits your body condition and staying away from unhealthy habits like smoking and excessive drinking.

How to effectively lose weight with the proven methods of low-carb dieting! The existence of the low-carb diet has been recorded throughout history. Before, it was thought that a low-fat diet was the most direct and effective tool to losing or maintaining weight. Fat contains most of a food's flavor. Low-fat diets forced people to consume low-fat foods with enhanced sugar content. In fact, all processed low-fat foods contain added sugar.

By current standards the world over, unschooling is a radical educational practice based on radical philosophical concepts. Should children really be given the freedom to pursue their own academic interests? The unschooling dads who have written for this book answer that question with a concerted "YES"! Discover their reasons for choosing this most unconventional of approaches to education for their children.

The purpose of this book is to question the "virtues" of human relations based on violent coercion and to promote instead human relations based on mutual consent. For it is under one type or the other that human interaction in all arenas of life necessarily fall.

Green smoothies are a delicious way to improve the overall health of your body, while also getting rid of unwanted toxins. They are made up of fruits, greens, and water, which makes them fast and easy to prepare. Many people are afraid to try them because they do not like the taste of greens, but, to tell the truth, you can barely taste the greens in the smoothie. Consuming green smoothies on a regular basis offers a host of different health benefits.

When Michael Collins decided to become a surgeon, he was totally unprepared for the chaotic life of a resident at a major hospital. A natural overachiever, Collins' success in college and medical school led to a surgical residency at one of the most respected medical centers in the world, the famed Mayo Clinic. But compared to his fellow residents, Collins felt inadequate and unprepared.

In No Sugar, No Problem, you will discover the reasons why sugar can contribute to weight gain. Knowing the concept first will help you understand the whole process.

Since they were first discovered in the caves at Qumran, in 1947, the Dead Sea Scrolls have aroused more fascination - and more controversy - than perhaps any other archaeological find. They appear to have been hidden in the Judean desert by the Essenes, a Jewish sect that existed around the time of Jesus, and they continue to inspire veneration and conspiracy theories to this day. John Collins tells the story of the bitter conflicts that have swirled around the scrolls since their startling discovery, and sheds light on their true significance for Jewish and Christian history.

Recent studies have shown that the more fat a person carries around their midsection, the more likely he or she is to develop such life-threatening conditions as heart disease and strokes. This is another reason why many experts believe that all wheat and products with wheat and whole grains in them should be removed from a person's diet.

Former St. Louis City policeman Charles Wilson Merritt is now robbing banks with his cohort, Monty Pruegger. The plan was simple: just a couple of easy, small town jobs, where no one gets hurt, so they could obtain the money to buy their own saloon. When two prostitutes enter their lives with the power to love them or destroy them, things begin to change, making Charlie question what is right and wrong. After a robbery goes bad and two tellers are killed, the law is after them and closing in fast..

Where did our modern notions about God, science, and humanity come from? Begin in the Mediterranean world of late antiquity, with the decline of Rome and the ascent of Christianity. Explore vigorous Christian debates over the appropriation of pagan thought along with the implications of these debates for medieval thinking. Follow the lively arguments over the origin of the cosmos, the laws of nature, and the extent of God's direct role in natural changes and miraculous events.

In his acclaimed first memoir, Hot Lights, Cold Steel, Collins wrote passionately about his four-year surgical residency at the prestigious Mayo Clinic. Blue Collar, Blue Scrubs turns back the clock, taking listeners from his days as a construction worker to his entry into medical school, expertly infusing his journey to become a doctor with humanity, compassion, and humor.

Two tales from the golden age of supernatural fiction.

Throughout history and infinite dimensions, there exists a secret group of supernatural investigators operating on the fringes of society, lurking in the shadows, working strange cases with little reward. They are hardboiled zombies and ghosts, mythological creatures, ass-kicking vampires, tortured humans, and uncanny sleuths whose normal is the bizarre and weird.

Learning to Float is a life preserver when you find yourself adrift in the midst of your faith journey. When waves of doubt and anxiety threaten to rise above your head, or when you simply find yourself weary of swimming in the midst of unending waters, this book is your buoy. It's the gentle arms of friends holding you up so that you can breathe, even as currents of questions continue to sweep you up and move you along. It's the comforting whisper in your ear when you need it the most: "It's okay; I've got you. You're not alone."