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  It's a Wonderful Christmas

  Philip Van Doren Stern

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  In this unique compilation of song and narration, legendary entertainer Andy Williams offers a charming retelling of Philip Van Doren Stern's "The Greatest Gift"— the short story which inspired the 1946 film classic It' s a Wonderful Life. This very special recording also features Williams' performance of the perennial Christmas song, "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year," which became a top 5 hit more than fifty years after it was first released.

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  Robert Barr - A Short Story...

  Robert Barr

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  Robert Barr was born in Glasgow, Scotland on the 16th September 1849.  Five years later the family emigrated to a farm near Muirkirk in Upper Canada.  
   
  His early years were uneventful as the family settled into their new lives and Barr began his education. 
   
  A career path as a teacher opened up for him and, by 1874, he had been appointed as headmaster at the Central School at Windsor.  Concurrently he also wrote travel and humourous articles for magazines.  Within two years their success in the regional periodicals encouraged him to change careers to become a reporter and columnist. 
   
  In August 1876, at age 27, he married Eva Bennett and they began a family. 
   
  A half decade later he was the exchange editor of the ‘Free Press’ but decided to relocate to London to establish an English edition and to write fiction, which both met with much success. 
   
  Over the years he was a prolific writer and in 1892, along with Jerome K Jerome, he established ‘The Idler’ magazine and, just after the turn of the century, became its sole proprietor. 
   
  Although a number of his crime novels and short stories are parodies on Sherlock Holmes and other best-selling detectives of the time, he also wrote short stories across a whole range of subjects and genres usually with intriguing ideas and many laced with wit and humour. 
   
  Robert Barr died at his home in Woldingham, Surrey of heart disease on the 21st October 1912.  He was 63. 
   
  1 - Robert Barr- A Short Story Collection - An Introduction 
  2 - Purification by Robert Barr 
  3 - The Vengeance of the Dead by Robert Barr 
  4 - The Sixth Bench by Robert Barr 
  5 - Within An Ace of the End of the World by Robert Barr 
  6 - An Alpine Divorce by Robert Barr

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  21 Futures: Financial Fallout

  21 Authors

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  Currencies debased. Privacy under attack. Cash goes underground. The crushing weight of debt. We were never prepared. Welcome to a system designed to keep us poor. The harder we work, the less we gain. And as we struggle, the noose only tightens. And then, when we have nothing left to lose, we turn on those who rigged the game. We stand and fight. These 21 stories portray unfortunate yet brilliant heroes fighting the powers that triggered financial fallout. Money is broken, but hope is not lost.

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  Cousin Mary - From their pens to...

  Mary Russell Mitford

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  The bookshelves of British literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors.  From these Isles their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure.  Among them is Mary Russell Mitford.

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  The Story of Room 03

  Katarina Ranković

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  Based on a true event, The Story of Room 03 tells of a fraught encounter between an artist and a haughty exhibition space in a former Georgian home in East London. With only 10 days to go until the scheduled art exhibition, artist and room cannot see eye to eye on creative matters and risk having nothing to show to the public. With the artist's reputation, the room's dignity, and the visitor's satisfaction at stake, unlikely intimacies develop between the three in this love letter to making room.

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  The Unparalleled Adventures of...

  Edgar Allan Poe

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  The Unparalleled Adventures of One Hans Pfaal by Edgar Allan Poe, narrated by Christopher Mireider, is an extraordinary tale of science fiction and adventure, blending Poe’s gothic style with imaginative exploration. The story follows Hans Pfaal, a daring adventurer who embarks on an unprecedented journey to the moon in a hot air balloon. As Pfaal narrates his fantastic voyage, filled with both mystery and danger, the reader is taken on an imaginative ride through the stars, filled with scientific speculation and elements of the unknown. 
  Christopher Mireider’s narration masterfully captures the sense of wonder and curiosity in Poe’s writing. His voice brings to life the thrill of Pfaal’s adventure while highlighting the underlying tension and eeriness that is signature to Poe’s work. Mireider’s performance immerses listeners in a story that is both whimsical and haunting, combining the excitement of discovery with Poe’s characteristic atmosphere of suspense. 
  Perfect for fans of Edgar Allan Poe, classic science fiction, and adventurous tales, this audiobook offers a unique and captivating blend of 19th-century imagination and gothic mystery. The Unparalleled Adventures of One Hans Pfaal is an essential listen for those who enjoy speculative fiction and the timeless allure of space exploration.

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