This comprehensive eBook is spiced with numerous illustrations, rare and forgotten texts, concise introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Bierce's life and works.* Concise introductions to the collections and other texts* The rare novella THE DANCE OF DEATH appears here for the first time in digital print* ALL the short story collections, with individual contents tables* Featuring 475 tales, many appearing for the first time in digital print* Images of how the books were first printed, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts* Excellent formatting of the texts* Famous works such as COBWEBS FROM AN EMPTY SKULLare fully illustrated with their original artwork* Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the poetry, essays and the short stories* Easily locate the works you want to read* The complete non-fiction, with many scarce essays and newspaper articles* Includes Bierce's letters - spend hours exploring the author’s personal correspondence* Special criticism section, with essays evaluating Bierce’s contribution to literature* Also provides a unique ‘Biercian Texts’ section with interesting articles on the works and disappearance of Ambrose Bierce* Features a bonus full-length biography - discover Bierce's literary life* Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genresCONTENTS:The NovellasTHE DANCE OF DEATHTHE MONK AND THE HANGMAN’S DAUGHTERTHE LAND BEYOND THE BLOWThe Short Story CollectionsTHE FIEND’S DELIGHTCOBWEBS FROM AN EMPTY SKULLPRESENT AT A HANGING, AND OTHER GHOST STORIESIN THE MIDST OF LIFE: TALES OF SOLDIERS AND CIVILIANSCAN SUCH THINGS BE?FANTASTIC FABLESNEGLIGIBLE TALESTHE PARENTICIDE CLUBTHE FOURTH ESTATETHE OCEAN WAVEKINGS OF BEASTSTWO ADMINISTRATIONSMISCELLANEOUS TALESThe Short StoriesLIST OF SHORT STORIES IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDERLIST OF SHORT STORIES IN ALPHABETICAL ORDERThe Poetry CollectionsBLACK BEETLES IN AMBERSHAPES OF CLAYFABLES IN RHYMESOME ANTE-MORTEM EPITAPHSTHE SCRAP HEAPThe PoemsLIST OF POEMS IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDERLIST OF POEMS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDERThe Non-FictionTHE SHADOW ON THE DIAL, AND OTHER ESSAYSTHE DEVIL’S DICTIONARYWRITE IT RIGHTASHES OF THE BEACON“ON WITH THE DANCE!”: A REVIEWA CYNIC LOOKS AT LIFETANGENTIAL VIEWSBITS OF AUTOBIOGRAPHYMISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES AND REVIEWSUNCOLLECTED ESSAYSThe EssaysLIST OF ESSA

    But he soon finds himself struggling to keep the peace between three feisty fellow judges who have very different views about how to do their job, and about how Charlie should do his.And as if that’s not enough, there’s the endless battle against the ‘Grey Smoothies’, the humourless grey-suited civil servants who seem determined to drown Charlie in paperwork and strip the court of its last vestiges of civilisation.No hope of a quiet life then for Charlie, and there are times when his real job – trying the challenging criminal cases that come before him – actually seems like light relief. If you like Rumpole of the Bailey, you'll love Walden of Bermondsey Praise for Walden of Bermondsey 'No one writes with more wit, warmth and insight about the law and its practitioners than Peter Murphy. He has no equal since the great John 'Rumpole' Mortimer' - David Ambrose'Though his exasperation is sometimes palpable, what triumphs over everything is his sense of humour. And it is the humour that makes Walden of Bermondsey such a delightful read. Think of him as what Rumpole would be like if he ever became a judge, and you get some idea of his self-deprecating wit and indomitable stoicism. Add a dash of Henry Cecil for his situation and AP Herbert for the fun he has with the law, and you get a sense of Peter's literary precedents' - Paul Magrath

    Works include:Le Monsieur De La Petite DameSurly Tim, A Lancashire StoryThe Dawn of a To-morrowEmily Fox-SetonBeing ''The Making of a Marchioness'' and ''The Methods of Lady Walderhurst''EsmeraldaA Fair BarbarianThe Head of the House of CoombeHis Grace of OsmondeBeing the Portions of That Nobleman's Life Omitted in the Relation of His Lady's Story Presented to the World of Fashion under the Title of 'A Lady of Quality'In Connection with the De Willoughby ClaimIn the Closed RoomA Lady of QualityThe Land of the Blue FlowerThe Little Hunchback ZiaLittle Lord FauntleroyA Little PrincessLittle Saint Elizabeth and Other StoriesLoduskyThe Lost PrinceMère Girauds Little DaughterMy RobinOne Day At ArleThe Pretty Sister of JoséRacketty-Packetty HouseAs told by Queen CrosspatchRobinSara Crewe, or, What Happened at Miss Minchin'sThe Secret GardenSethThe ShuttleT. TembaromThat Lass O' Lowrie'sTheo, A Sprightly Love StoryVagabondiaThe White People

    2: AmericanThen he saw, an indefinite distance beyond him, burning like red-hot iron through the darkness, a little scarlet or crimson gleam, as of a lighted cigar.

    At the end of each text there are links bringing you back to the respective contents tables. I have also added an alphabetical index for the poems and a combined one for all the essays, lectures, articles, and reviews.Contents:THE PLAYS.Vera or the Nihilists, The Duchess of Padua, Lady Windermere’s Fan, A Woman of No Importance, An Ideal Husband, The Importance of Being Earnest, Salomé (the French original and Bosie’s translation, and the fragments of La Sainte Courtisane and A Florentine Tragedy.THE NOVEL.The Picture of Dorian Gray.THE STORIES.All the stories and tales from The Happy Prince and Other Tales, Lord Arthur Savile’s Crime and Other Stories (incl. The Portrait of Mr. W.H.), and A House of Pomegranates.THE POEMS.The Collected Poems of O.W.THE ESSAYS etc.The four essays from ‘Intentions’, The Soul of Man under Socialism, De Profundis (the unabridged version!), The Rise of Historical Criticism, the lectures (The English Renaissance in Art, House Decoration, Art and the Handicraftsman, Lecture to Art Students)

    But as he continues his lawsuit, he begins to realize that the very people he's fighting with are the very people who rule New York. He must be wily and careful if he is to survive this pursuit of justice.

    This volume assembles 2 novels and 4 shorter works -- almost 500 pages of classic fiction -- by 3-time Hugo Award-winner Clifford D. Simak. Included are:TIME QUARRY [novel]EMPIRE [novel]THE STREET THAT WASN'T THERE [short story]THE WORLD THAT COULDN'T BE [novelet]HELLHOUNDS OF THE COSMOS [short story]PROJECT MASTODON [short story]If you enjoy this book, search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press Megapack" to see the more than 100 other entries in the series, covering science fiction, modern authors, mysteries, westerns, classics, adventure stories, and much, much more! (Sort by publication date to see the most recent entries.)

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    The resonance of this image grows through each section of the book as Hahn skillfully employs theme and variation, counterpoint and mirroring techniques. The ibis first appears as part of an illusion, the disappearing object in a magician’s trick, which then evokes the greatest disappearing act of all—death—where there are no tricks to bring about a reappearance. The rich complexity multiplies as the second section focuses on a disappearing lady and a dramatic final section brings together the bird and the lady in their common plight—both caged by their mortality, their assigned time and role.  All of the illusions fall away during this brilliant denouement as the two voices share a dialogue on the power of metaphor as the very essence of poetry. bird trick iv It’s all about disappearance. About a bird in a cagewith a mirror, a simple twiston the handle at the sidethat makes it come and go at the magician’s insistence. It’s all about innocence.It’s all about acceptance.It’s all about compliance.It’s all about deference.It’s all about silence. It’s all about disappearance.

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    The works in the series are suitable for ages eight and up. The books are simple, retellings of the great literary classics which remain faithful to the original text.

    This is the COMPLETE WORKS of Wilkie Collins, with every novel, short story - even the very rare ones – published play, non-fiction text and much, much more. Now you can truly own all of Collins’ works on your Kindle, and all in ONE well-organised file.Please note: we aim to provide the most comprehensive author collections available to Kindle readers. Sadly, it’s not always possible to guarantee an absolutely ‘complete’ works, due to copyright restrictions or the scarcity of minor works. However, we do ensure our customers that every possible major text and a wealth of other material are included. We are dedicated to developing and enhancing our eBooks, which are available as free updates for customers who have already purchased them.CONTENTSThe NovelsANTONINABASILHIDE AND SEEKTHE DEAD SECRETA ROGUE'S LIFETHE WOMAN IN WHITENO NAMEARMADALETHE MOONSTONEMAN AND WIFEPOOR MISS FINCHTHE NEW MAGDALENTHE LAW AND THE LADYTHE TWO DESTINIESTHE FALLEN LEAVESJEZEBEL’S DAUGHTERTHE BLACK ROBEHEART AND SCIENCE"I SAY NO"THE EVIL GENIUSGUILTY RIVERTHE LEGACY OF CAINBLIND LOVEThe Novellas and Shorter FictionOVER 40 TITLES AND THREE SHORT STORY COLLECTIONSThe PlaysNO NAMETHE FROZEN DEEPNO THOROUGHFAREBLACK AND WHITENO NAME:THE WOMAN IN WHITETHE NEW MAGDALENMISS GWILTTHE MOONSTONEThe Non-FictionMEMOIRS OF THE LIFE OF WILLIAM COLLINS ESQ., R.A.RAMBLES BEYOND RAILWAYSA PICTORIAL TOUR TO ST. GEORGE BOSHERVILLE.THE EXHIBITION OF THE ROYAL ACADEMYCONSIDERATIONS ON THE COPYRIGHT QUESTIONMAGNETIC EVENINGS AT HOMEBOOKS NECESSARY FOR A LIBERAL EDUCATIONHOW I WRITE MY BOOKSREMINISCENCES OF A STORY-TELLERTHE CRUISE OF THE TOMTITTHE NATIONAL GALLERY AND THE OLD MASTERSA FAIR PENITENTTHE DEBTOR'S BEST FRIENDDEEP DESIGN ON SOCIETYTHE LITTLE HUGUENOTTHANKS TO DOCTOR LIVINGSTONESERMON FOR SEPOYSDRAMATIC GRUB

    After serial publication in Spirou the complete story was published, along with the Marsupilami short story Touchez pas aux rouges-gorges, in a hardcover album in 1957.

    But they should never have stolen Levon’s Ride.Levon Cade returns in this relentless novella of retribution.Levon and his daughter Merry are on the run. When their SUV is taken off a mall parking lot, it’s up to Levon to find it. The car means nothing to him but the million dollars in cash and uncut diamonds that are hidden in it mean freedom for Levon and his little girl. He uses his skills and courage to uncover a widespread network of thieves and invite the wrath of a local gang.More of the remorseless violence and high-speed action that readers have come to expect from Chuck Dixon. Includes five illustrations by legendary comic book artist and illustrator Butch Guice.Jaye Manus, Editor

    Rider Haggard's Quatermain series, including 'King Solomon's Mines' and 'Allan Quatermain.' Includes an active table of contents for easy navigation.Contents:King Solomon's MinesAllan QuatermainAllan's WifeMaiwa's RevengeMarieChild of StormAllan the Holy FlowerFinishedThe Ivory ChildThe Ancient AllanAllan and the Ice-GodsMagepa the BuckA Tale of Three LionsHunter Quatermain's StoryLong OddsHenry Rider Haggard (1856-1925) was an English writer of adventure novels set predominantly in Africa, and a founder of the Lost World literary genre. Haggard is most famous as the author of the novels KING SOLOMON'S MINES and its sequel ALLAN QUATERMAIN, and SHE and its sequel AYESHA, swashbuckling adventure novels set in the context of late 19th century Africa. Hugely popular KING SOLOMON'S MINES is one of the best-selling adventure books of all time.This unexpurgated edition contains the complete text, with minor errors and omissions corrected.