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Birds and Nature, Vol. XI, No 5, May 1902 (Unabridged)

by Anonymous Anonymous ...

Narrated by David Ramos, Reuben Oneil, Frances Shaw ...

Unabridged

1 hour 54 min

Delve into the captivating world of ornithology with "Birds and Nature, Vol. XI, No. 5, May 1902." This meticulously preserved volume offers an unparalleled glimpse into the avian realm, featuring in-depth articles, stunning illustrations, and captivating accounts of bird behavior. From the vibrant plumage of tropical species to the intricate nesting habits of migratory birds, this literary ... Read more

$7.99 CAD

Delve into the captivating world of ornithology with "Birds and Nature, Vol. XI, No. 5, May 1902." This meticulously preserved volume offers an unparalleled glimpse into the avian realm, featuring in-depth articles, stunning illustrations, and captivating accounts of bird behavior. From the vibrant plumage of tropical species to the intricate nesting habits of migratory birds, this literary
... Read more
THE DARKEST DECADE

America and the Great Depression, 1929–1941

by Frances Millicent Shaw ...

The complete narrative history of the Great Depression, 1929–1941 — Black Tuesday, the New Deal, FDR, the Dust Bowl Okies, and the human cost of America's darkest decade. On October 29, 1929, 16.4 million shares changed hands on the New York Stock Exchange. General Electric lost $1.7 billion in a single day. Radio Corporation of America fell from $505 per share to $26 before the year was out. ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

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The complete narrative history of the Great Depression, 1929–1941 — Black Tuesday, the New Deal, FDR, the Dust Bowl Okies, and the human cost of America's darkest decade. On October 29, 1929, 16.4 million shares changed hands on the New York Stock Exchange. General Electric lost $1.7 billion in a single day. Radio Corporation of America fell from $505 per share to $26 before the year was out.
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THE DARKEST DECADE

America and the Great Depression, 1929–1941

by Frances Millicent Shaw ...

On October 29, 1929, American markets collapsed in a single day, wiping out fortunes and triggering a decade of suffering. Frances Millicent Shaw traces the full arc of the Great Depression — from the structural causes of the crash through Hoover's failed response, FDR's Hundred Days, the alphabet agencies, and the human cost statistics cannot capture. The book covers the banking crisis and the ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

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On October 29, 1929, American markets collapsed in a single day, wiping out fortunes and triggering a decade of suffering. Frances Millicent Shaw traces the full arc of the Great Depression — from the structural causes of the crash through Hoover's failed response, FDR's Hundred Days, the alphabet agencies, and the human cost statistics cannot capture. The book covers the banking crisis and the
... Read more

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THE DARKEST DECADE

America and the Great Depression, 1929–1941

by Frances Millicent Shaw ...

Narrated by Kevin Rothberg ...

Unabridged

5 hours 26 min

THE DARKEST DECADE — Audiobook · Narrated by Kevin Rothberg. Listen time: 5 hours 26 minutes The complete narrative history of the Great Depression, 1929–1941 — Black Tuesday, the New Deal, FDR, the Dust Bowl Okies, and the human cost of America's darkest decade. On October 29, 1929, 16.4 million shares changed hands on the New York Stock Exchange. General Electric lost $1.7 billion in a single ... Read more

$13.99 CAD

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THE DARKEST DECADE — Audiobook · Narrated by Kevin Rothberg. Listen time: 5 hours 26 minutes The complete narrative history of the Great Depression, 1929–1941 — Black Tuesday, the New Deal, FDR, the Dust Bowl Okies, and the human cost of America's darkest decade. On October 29, 1929, 16.4 million shares changed hands on the New York Stock Exchange. General Electric lost $1.7 billion in a single
... Read more

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Three Plays by Brieux

With a Preface by Bernard Shaw

by Eugène Brieux ...

Translated by Charlotte Frances Shaw, St. John Hankin, John Pollock ...

Eug√®ne Brieux's "Three Plays by Brieux" is a poignant exploration of social issues through the lens of drama, reflecting the cultural anxieties of late 19th and early 20th century France. The collection features plays such as "The Simons," "Damaged Goods," and "The Trust", each revealing the complexity of human relationships against the backdrop of moral dilemmas, hidden desires, and societal ... Read more

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Eug√®ne Brieux's "Three Plays by Brieux" is a poignant exploration of social issues through the lens of drama, reflecting the cultural anxieties of late 19th and early 20th century France. The collection features plays such as "The Simons," "Damaged Goods," and "The Trust", each revealing the complexity of human relationships against the backdrop of moral dilemmas, hidden desires, and societal
... Read more
Woman on Her Own, False Gods and The Red Robe

Three Plays By Brieux

by Eugène Brieux ...

Translated by Bernard Miall, James Bernard Fagan, Charlotte Frances Shaw ...

In his compelling trilogy, "Woman on Her Own, False Gods and The Red Robe," Eug√®ne Brieux delves into the complexities of societal norms, the role of women, and the often contentious intersection of personal ethics and societal expectations. Each play employs a naturalistic style, reflective of the late 19th-century literary movement that sought to depict life accurately and truthfully. Brieux's ... Read more

$2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

In his compelling trilogy, "Woman on Her Own, False Gods and The Red Robe," Eug√®ne Brieux delves into the complexities of societal norms, the role of women, and the often contentious intersection of personal ethics and societal expectations. Each play employs a naturalistic style, reflective of the late 19th-century literary movement that sought to depict life accurately and truthfully. Brieux's
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A Hero of the Pen

Enriched edition. Revolutionary Literary Tales of 19th-Century Europe

by E. Werner, Scott Berry ...

Translated by Frances A. Shaw ...

E. Werner's "A Hero of the Pen" is a captivating exploration of the interplay between creativity and heroic ideals in the world of literature. Set against a backdrop of societal conflict and personal struggle, the novel weaves a rich tapestry of characters who grapple with their aspirations amid adversity. Werner's vivid prose and masterful narrative structure create a compelling reading ... Read more

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E. Werner's "A Hero of the Pen" is a captivating exploration of the interplay between creativity and heroic ideals in the world of literature. Set against a backdrop of societal conflict and personal struggle, the novel weaves a rich tapestry of characters who grapple with their aspirations amid adversity. Werner's vivid prose and masterful narrative structure create a compelling reading
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Lessons from Literature - Stories Exploring Women's Choice in Marriage

Learn from the oldest form of communication and education - storytelling

by F Scott Fitzgerald, Kate Chopin, D H Lawrence, Aphra Behn, Khalil Gibran, Alice Dunbar Nelson, Elizabeth Gaskell, Ellen Glasgow, Bithia Mary Croker, Anton Chekhov, O Henry, Amy Levy, William James Lampton, Tod Robbins, Mary E Wilkins Freeman, Frances Watkins Harper ...

Narrated by David Shaw-Parker, Richard Mitchley, Kelly Burke ...

Unabridged

8 hours 28 min

Being curious, learning from all of our experiences, is one of our most pleasing traits as human beings.In this series we examine particular facets of ourselves and, with the aid of many classic authors, delve into characters and stories that not only entertain us, but inform us on how short stories can help us both deal and understand issues that touch and weave into our lives with the words and ... Read more

$42.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Being curious, learning from all of our experiences, is one of our most pleasing traits as human beings.In this series we examine particular facets of ourselves and, with the aid of many classic authors, delve into characters and stories that not only entertain us, but inform us on how short stories can help us both deal and understand issues that touch and weave into our lives with the words and
... Read more
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Lucifer

From their pens to your ears, genius in every story

by Anatole France ...

Narrated by David Shaw-Parker ...

Unabridged

15 min

François-Anatole Thibault was born on the 16th April 1844 in Paris, France, the son of a bookseller and bibliophile.He studied at the Collège Stanislas, a private Catholic school, and after graduating joined his father in the bookstore, which specialised in works on the French Revolution. Several years later he secured a position as cataloguer at Bacheline-Deflorenne and at Lemerre before being ... Read more

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François-Anatole Thibault was born on the 16th April 1844 in Paris, France, the son of a bookseller and bibliophile.He studied at the Collège Stanislas, a private Catholic school, and after graduating joined his father in the bookstore, which specialised in works on the French Revolution. Several years later he secured a position as cataloguer at Bacheline-Deflorenne and at Lemerre before being
... Read more
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3 Stories About - Having Visions That Lead to Madness

A trio of classic tales perfect for a commute, walk or quiet night in

by Vernon Lee, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Anatole France ...

Narrated by David Shaw-Parker, Vincent Marzello ...

Unabridged

2 hours 46 min

There is something about the number 3.The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two.Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more modern times, three’s a crowd may be too many, except when it’s a ménage à trois. It seems good things usually come in threes.Whatever history and culture says ... Read more

$14.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

There is something about the number 3.The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two.Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more modern times, three’s a crowd may be too many, except when it’s a ménage à trois. It seems good things usually come in threes.Whatever history and culture says
... Read more
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Anatole France - A Short Story Collection

Nobel prize winning mutli talented French author

by Anatole France ...

Narrated by David Shaw-Parker, Elliot Fitzpatrick, Richard Mitchley ...

Unabridged

2 hours 3 min

François-Anatole Thibault was born on the 16th April 1844 in Paris, France, the son of a bookseller and bibliophile.He studied at the Collège Stanislas, a private Catholic school, and after graduating joined his father in the bookstore, which specialised in works on the French Revolution. Several years later he secured a position as cataloguer at Bacheline-Deflorenne and at Lemerre before being ... Read more

$16.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

François-Anatole Thibault was born on the 16th April 1844 in Paris, France, the son of a bookseller and bibliophile.He studied at the Collège Stanislas, a private Catholic school, and after graduating joined his father in the bookstore, which specialised in works on the French Revolution. Several years later he secured a position as cataloguer at Bacheline-Deflorenne and at Lemerre before being
... Read more
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Stories From The Shadows – Driven to Madness

Embrace the darkness

by Barry Pain, Nikolai Gogol, Guy de Maupassant, Anatole France ...

Narrated by Ian Holm, David Shaw-Parker, Richard Mitchley ...

Unabridged

4 hours 2 min

An author’s talents may seem obvious and indisputable as they move words and ideas into gathered phrases and stories.But where do these ideas and stories come from? A lonely thought that suddenly gathers form? An inspiration from a Muse? A suggestion from an everyday event?Perhaps in the case of their darker, more malevolent stories, other forces are at work. They help to nourish single words into ... Read more

$28.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

An author’s talents may seem obvious and indisputable as they move words and ideas into gathered phrases and stories.But where do these ideas and stories come from? A lonely thought that suddenly gathers form? An inspiration from a Muse? A suggestion from an everyday event?Perhaps in the case of their darker, more malevolent stories, other forces are at work. They help to nourish single words into
... Read more