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On The Rock
This is the call he is always ready for. They’ve had word of a planned attack. That’s why he’s back here, opposite some suit who’s trying to tell him what he needs to do. But he knows exactly what’s required. Four men. Plain clothes. Eyes peeled. Three targets. Two cases. One car. Gibraltar isn’t an ideal location. Too many people. Too many blind alleys. But then again, he’s not the terrorist. Who knows what goes through their minds? Well, he will soon. If everything goes to plan.
The Little One (Quick Read 2012)
An exclusive short story for World Book Day from bestselling author Lynda La Plante. This spooky tale will make you want to sleep with the light on. Barbara needs a story. A struggling journalist, she tricks her way into the home of former soap star Margaret Reynolds. Desperate for a scoop on the actress and her return to stardom, she finds instead a terrified woman living alone in a creepy manor house. A piano plays in the night, footsteps run overhead, doors slam in dark corners. The nights are full of strange noises. Barbara thinks there may be a child living upstairs, unseen. Who looks after her? And why is she kept out of sight? Little by little, actress Margaret's haunting story of broken promises is revealed, and Barbara is left with a chilling discovery.
The Quick-Read Bible
Capture the Essence of the Bible’s Message The Bible is the most important and influential book ever written. It is also massive and sometimes difficult to understand. This fresh retelling of the some of the key passages in Scripture traces the central message of the Bible—that God loves his people so much that he has made a way for them to live with him forever—from the beginning of the Old Testament to the end of the New Testament. Each of the 365 entries includes a summary statement that helps you apply an important insight to your life. The Quick-Read Bible is ideal for seekers, new believers, or for devotional use. Receive daily inspiration from the inspired Word of God.
The Odyssey: A Quick Read edition
The Odyssey is an epic poem that tells the story of Odysseus, king of Ithaca, and his ten-year journey home after the Trojan War. The poem was performed orally by an aoidos or rhapsode and was more likely to be heard than read. The narrative significance of certain groups in the poem, such as women and slaves, is still reflected on by scholars. The poem begins after the end of the Trojan War, from which Odysseus has still not returned because he angered Poseidon, the god of the sea. Accompanied by Athena, Odysseus' son Telemachus departs for the Greek mainland to the household of Nestor. Odysseus encounters many perils during his journey, including the Cyclops, Circe, and the sirens. After r...
Today Everything Changes
Abandoned as a baby, Andy McNab's start in life was tough. He grew up in South London with foster parents, and poverty around him on all sides. Andy attended seven schools in as many years, disillusioned and in remedial classes. It wasn’t long before his life was one of petty crime. By the age of sixteen, he was in juvenile detention. Recruited into the Army from there, it soon became clear that he had the reading age of an eleven year old. The next six months in the Army education system changed the course of his life forever. Today Everything Changes is the inspiring story of when life changed for the better for now best-selling author Andy McNab
Night and Day: A Quick Read edition
Discover a new way to read classics with Quick Read. This Quick Read edition includes both the full text and a summary for each chapter. - Reading time of the complete text: about 15 hours - Reading time of the summarized text: 32 minutes "Night and Day" is a novel by Virginia Woolf that delves into the lives and romantic entanglements of two women, Katharine Hilbery and Mary Datchet, set in Edwardian London. The story explores themes of love, marriage, happiness, and success. The main characters include Katharine, who is engaged to William Rodney but later agrees to marry Ralph Denham, and Mary, who works for women's suffrage and experiences unrequited love for Ralph. William Rodney, a frustrated poet, is initially attracted to Katharine but becomes engaged to her cousin, Cassandra Otway. The novel also features minor characters who appear at various tea parties. Throughout the story, Woolf references the works of William Shakespeare, particularly "As You Like It." The narrative is rich with motifs such as stars, the River Thames, and walks. The novel raises questions about the coexistence of love and marriage and the necessity of marriage for happiness.
Men at Work - Quick Read
Ian Greening loves his job at the Department of Work and Pensions. It might not be the best paid job in the world but it gives him lots of scope for fun. He loves his girlfriend, Emma, too. But when Emma is made redundant, and gets a temping job in Ian's office, he doesn't like it at all. Emma only knows Home Ian - and Work Ian is a different kettle of fish. Spending twenty-four hours a day together is too much of a good thing. But how can he tell her that without hurting her? Ian comes up with a plan to get things back the way they were. But it puts his relationship at risk and forces Ian to decide which really matters most: the job, or Emma. A sweet, funny novel about love and work.
The Old Curiosity Shop: A Quick Read edition
Discover a new way to read classics with Quick Read. This Quick Read edition includes both the full text and a summary for each chapter. - Reading time of the complete text: about 20 hours - Reading time of the summarized text: about 1 hour "The Old Curiosity Shop" is a novel by Charles Dickens, published in 1840-1841, which gained immense popularity. The plot revolves around Nell Trent and her grandfather, who face destitution due to the actions of an evil moneylender. The story is set around 1825 and follows Nell's journey to escape poverty and the pursuit of her villainous relatives. The novel was part of a weekly serial called Master Humphrey's Clock, and it was initially narrated by Mas...
Childhood: A Quick Read edition
"Childhood" is the first published novel by Leo Tolstoy, released in 1852. It is part of a trilogy that includes "Boyhood" and "Youth." Tolstoy wrote the novel when he was just twenty-three years old, and it was an immediate success, earning him recognition from other Russian novelists. The story explores the inner life of a young boy named Nikolenka, using an expressionistic style that blends fact, fiction, and emotions to depict the narrator's moods and reactions. The novel raises questions about whether the innocence, lightheartedness, and boundless desire for love that exist in childhood can ever be recaptured. Overall, "Childhood" is a significant work in Russian literature and showcases Tolstoy's talent at a young age. Interested readers can find the full text of the novel in its original Russian or listen to a public domain audiobook version. Discover a new way to read classics with Quick Read. This Quick Read edition includes both the full text and a summary for each chapter. - Reading time of the complete text: about 4 hours - Reading time of the summarized text: 21 minutes
The Wind in the Willows: A Quick Read edition
"The Wind in the Willows" is a children's novel by British novelist Kenneth Grahame, first published in 1908. The book features the adventures of Toad, Mole, Ratty, and Badger. The novel initially received negative reviews but has since become a classic of British literature. The book contains several independent short stories featuring Rat and Mole. The most popular illustrations are probably by E. H. Shepard. The book has been adapted into several stage productions, TV series, and films. William Horwood created several sequels to the book. The book was the subject of a Channel 4 bookary entitled "Catching a Killer: The Wind in the Willows Murder." The book has been an inspiration for several adventure rides and has been referenced in popular TV shows like "The Simpsons" and "Rugrats. Discover a new way to read classics with Quick Read. This Quick Read edition includes both the full text and a summary for each chapter. - Reading time of the complete text: about 5 hours - Reading time of the summarized text: 7 minutes
