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Opening with the poem that made Poe a household name overnight, this collection of his short works includes the narrative poem "The Raven", the short story "The Fall of the House of Usher", and the first of Poe's "ratiocination" tales: "The Murders in the Rue Morgue", featuring the first of the fictional detectives: C. Auguste Dupin.

The Wind in the Willows is a children's novel by Kenneth Grahame, first published in 1908. Alternately slow-moving and fast-paced, it focuses on four anthropomorphised animals in a pastoral version of Edwardian England. The novel is notable for its mixture of mysticism, adventure, morality, and camaraderie, and celebrated for its evocation of the nature of the Thames Valley.

When invalid barrister Phillip LeFrank visits his cousin's farm in America, he's hoping for a quiet convalescence. He is to be seriously disappointed, finding the farm to be a hotbed of jealousy, spite, hidden passions...and apparently murder. Is his cousin, Ambrose, as innocent as his betrothed claims? Is she?

From the creator of the Wizard of Oz comes this short festive tale of Santa Claus and how, on one snowy Christmas eve, he runs afoul of four daemons. This story is narrated by Michael Ward and is a companion piece to the illustrated Kindle edition.

This quintessential classic: the famous tale by Washington Irving of Ichabod Crane, schoolmaster of Sleepy Hollow and his chance encounter with the spectral fiend, the Headless Horseman!

In this groundbreaking tale by H. G. Wells, a Victorian-era time traveller explores a distant and dystopian future populated by fragile Eloi and bestial Morlocks underground....

This short story of Francis Scott Fitzgerald depicts the strange and curious life of Benjamin Button, born an old man and aging backwards. Narrated by Michael Ward

This famous classic of Jules Verne details the grand adventure of the French valet Passpartout and his unflappable master, one Phileas Fogg, in their journey around the world in 80 days, with Mr. Fogg's whole fortune at stake.

The timeless Dickens classic, narrated by Michael Ward.

The continued adventures of Sherlock Holmes, covering such classics as: "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle", "The Adventure of the Speckled Band", "The Adventure of the Engineer's Thumb", "The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor", "The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet", and "The Adventure of the Copper Beeches". This is an HCR104fm audiobook.

Selected adventures of Sherlocks Holmes as collected by his resolute companion Dr. Watson, as narrated by Michael Ward.

Sit back, turn the lights down low, and get ready for the scare of your life with 5 Short Stories from 31 Horrifying Tales from the Dead by Drac Von Stoller. Immerse yourself in some of the best horrifying short stories ever told, including "Guillotine", "Killington Axe Murders", "Scared to Death", "Vampinstein", and "Witch Finder General's Curse". Read by Michael Ward.

Just off in the distance stood a little town called Killington - a town so small that was hard to locate on a map. In fact, this town only had a population of about 50 people, which could explain why nobody knew about it. That was all about to change with the arrival of Jason. Jason would end up turning the town upside down, making Killington a famous tourist attraction for all the wrong reasons.

Every Halloween the town of Deadsville holds their annual "Circus of Horrors" that brings in tourists from all over the world. This was the only real money maker for the town of Deadsville. Deadsville had one post office, one church, one store, etc., so there wasn't very much excitement in this little town. Though the town of Deadsville wasn't totally dead, hence the name. Just like everything this world has to offer in everyday life. Things can get rather boring unless you can think up new ideas that will stand out.

It all began around the 15th century when a man by the name of Henry Von Schmidt's obsession for grave robbing got out of control. Henry stumbled onto a grave with a pentagram etched into the tombstone and noticed writing on the tombstone. It read: "Whosoever desecrates Richard Valence III's final resting place will surely die!" Henry laughed it off, "Hogwash! Some children probably wrote those words and made up a story so the townspeople would think the cemetery was haunted.

On a bright sunny day in a public park two security officers encounter problems, tragedy and someone with psychic abilities.

Former child star turned detective A. Gordon Grant is working way at the bottom of investigations food chain as a "shopper" or retail investigator, riding around with a partner and doing tests on cashiers at various retail store in the Los Angeles area. Gordon and his new partner Cindy, a drop-dead beautiful Blonde with secrets of her own, discover a damsel in distress and risk their jobs to set things right. Even if they keep their jobs can they keep the cashier's jealous husband from murdering her boss?

Navigating the complex and dynamic field of healthcare is akin to sailing in uncharted waters. The shifting tides of technological advancements, policy changes, and patient needs require an ever-adapting strategy. At the forefront of this challenging yet rewarding journey are clinical microsystems, where care is delivered in its most raw and profound form. This book, "Navigating the Helm: Leading Clinical Microsystems", offers an insightful guide into the intricate workings of these pivotal healthcare units.

In this honest and inspiring blend of memoir and creative guide, E.H. de la Espriella shares the personal journey behind his decades-long career in graphic design and creative leadership. From his early childhood in Panama to navigating life-changing moments of loss, reinvention, and cultural transformation, E.H. weaves together a story of resilience, curiosity, and creative discovery.

Noah and Alex James might have saved Christmas for one year, but the battle for the North Pole is just beginning. After a quiet year at home, the James brothers are feeling a little let down. They haven’t heard from Santa, their magic crystal has stopped working, and it feels like life has gone back to normal. But things are about to heat up.