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Lost in Thought
An invitation to readers from every walk of life to rediscover the impractical splendors of a life of learning In an overloaded, superficial, technological world, in which almost everything and everybody is judged by its usefulness, where can we turn for escape, lasting pleasure, contemplation, or connection to others? While many forms of leisure meet these needs, Zena Hitz writes, few experiences are so fulfilling as the inner life, whether that of a bookworm, an amateur astronomer, a birdwatcher, or someone who takes a deep interest in one of countless other subjects. Drawing on inspiring examples, from Socrates and Augustine to Malcolm X and Elena Ferrante, and from films to Hitz's own ex...
Shakespeare's Women and the Fin de Siècle
Sophie Duncan illuminates iconoclastic performances of Shakespeare's heroines in late Victorian theatre, through the celebrity, commentary, and careers of the actresses who played them. Duncan draws on a wealth of archival material to explore the vital ways in which fin-de-siecle Shakespeare and Victorian theatre culture conditioned each other.
Beyond Our Horizon
A thief discovering an affinity with dragons and a university professor being forced to confront his past are just two of the short stories and novelettes in this volume. In July 2012, Wittegen Press gave away a short story, or story part every day to their readers. Each story was only available for one day, but now the 6 science fiction and fantasy stories from The Wittegen Press Giveaway Games have been gathered here into 1 volume. Queen of Heaven by Natasha Duncan-Drake Karla is a princess, Karla is getting married, but first she has to sort out a teensie weensie little problem to do with her betrothed's father being poisoned. To Life Reborn by Natasha Duncan-Drake Tren has been on the st...
Book Of Darkness
Ghosts, zombies and haunted dolls are just a few of the disturbing creatures you will meet in this volume of short stories and novelettes. In July 2012, Wittegen Press gave away a short story, or story part every day to their readers. Each story was only available for one day, but now the 6 horror stories from The Wittegen Press Giveaway Games have been gathered here into 1 volume. Sleep Of The Damned by Natasha Duncan-Drake How would you cope if you discovered your bed was haunted? BFF by Sophie Duncan New school, new best friend, but Karen discovers that Debbie has dark secrets. Just One Day by Sophie Duncan The house was a bargain and Georgie loves it, so she's not going to listen to the ...
Even Stillness Breathes Softly Against a Brick Wall
From the daily grind to lyrical flights, Even Stillness Breathes Softly Against a Brick Wall is a play full of the allure and danger of escape.
Bright Young Things
Meet a university rock band with a lupine secret and an alien with cat ears and a tail, among other young protagonists in this volume of short stories and novelettes. In July 2012, Wittegen Press gave away a short story, or story part every day to their readers. Each story was only available for one day, but now the 5 young adult stories from The Wittegen Press Giveaway Games have been gathered here into 1 volume. Samling Born by Sophie Duncan When his friend is bitten by one of his kind, Luka must reveal his werewolf heritage to his band mates in order to save Ben. Lost Kitty by Natasha Duncan-Drake It's not every day a guy in a loin cloth with cat ears and a tail steps out of your swimming...
The Burning Web
Is it symptoms left from his brain haemorrhage, or a guilty conscience that is making Tristan McCall see things no-one else can? Forced out of the police by scandal and illness, Tris is trying to rebuild his life through the renovation of the home he hopes to share with Xander, his husband. A sprawling Gothic pile, Berwick House is in need of attention, but Tris soon realises the attention is not all one way. Faced with a presence in the house only he can sense, Tris must decide if his damaged brain is playing tricks on him, or if Berwick House really holds a dark and dangerous message from beyond the grave.
Supernature
Discover the touch of the supernatural in this volume of short stories and novelettes. In July 2012, Wittegen Press gave away a short story, or story part every day to their readers. Each story was only available for one day, but now the 5 paranormal romance and paranormal fantasy stories from The Wittegen Press Giveaway Games have been gathered here into 1 volume. The Name Is The Game by Sophie Duncan A new placement, a new start together for orphans Paul and Amanda. However, they soon discover all is not as it seems with the mysterious Miss Torris. Cleave To Until Forever by Natasha Duncan-Drake Paralysed by an explosion, Adam must heal more than his legs when he discovers his wereleopard ...
The Story of the Little Piggy Who Couldn't Say No
A little pig is ready for a big day of swimming—she's packed a huge bag stuffed with toys, books, towels, hats, food, and more. But friends keep stopping the little pig on the way to the water. A dog borrows her flotation ring, a cat needs her sunhat, and a crocodile demands the little pig's sunglasses. A badger even gobbles up all the cookies—and the little pig just can't say no! But when she falls into mud and all the animals laugh at her, the little pig is fed up. She loses her temper and finally shouts NO. Will the friends she helped now help the little pig? And will she ever get to go swimming? The Story of the Little Pig Who Couldn't Say No is perfect for children who find it difficult to stand up to their own friends. Young readers and their parents will giggle at Sabine Wilharm's bright, energetic illustrations and will love Sabine Ludwig's sweet writing, translated by Connie Stradling Morby. This is the perfect book to share with children during lazy summer days or right before bed.
