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Gertrude Barrows Bennett’s The Citadel of Fear (1918) is one of the greatest dark fantasy classics, a gorgeously written and imaginatively conceived masterpiece. In a career that spanned a mere three years, Bennett published half a dozen books under the pseudonym of Francis Stevens which came to define a number of later genres. She is most popularly known as the woman who invented dark fantasy, but along the way she also invented a new, creepier kind of dystopian sci-fi.

Nightmare was the first in a type of fiction that became known as dark fantasy, and remains a high water mark in the genre. First published in 1916, this debut novel began the three year career in which Francis Stevens became the person that launched entire genres of modern fictions. With her vast imagination and flair for the unusual and exciting, Gertrude Barrows Bennett created a seed that has grown into thousands of great works.

Clayton Barbour, the narrator, is a protected bourgeois son just weak enough to allow himself to be overwhelmed by a sly, dissembling force of evil, just strong enough to be constantly tormented by his weakness. Invited to a séance by a casual acquaintance, Moore, who sees in him a psychic force, he becomes the inadvertent victim of Moore's wife's contact with a channeled malignant force.

In a world where information overload has become the norm, memory is more than just a tool—it’s the essence of who we are. Understanding Memory is not just another guide; it’s your key to unlocking the full potential of your mind.

In this addition to the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture, two well-respected New Testament scholars interpret the Gospel of John in its historical and literary setting as well as in light of the Church's doctrinal, liturgical, and spiritual tradition. They unpack the wisdom of the Fourth Gospel for the intellectual and spiritual transformation of its followers and connect the Gospel with a range of witnesses throughout the whole history of Catholicism.

In 1638, in the first age of modern astronomy, as the starts opened up to us, the scientists of the time found themselves bound into fantastical visions based on their new knowledge. This was perhaps the first 'hard' sci fi, at least based on the cutting edge of knowledge from the time. Drawing on contemporary theories of Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo, and Gilbert, the inhabitants of the Moon in this story are a tall Christian people encountered by a roguish hero who must learn of their lands, and gains items that allow the control of light, heat, and gravity.

Tres crónicas sobre investigaciones tan meticulosas como disparatadas: la búsqueda de familiares de Franz Kafka en Sonora y México, el seguimiento a un adulto que padece de autismo, y el hallazgo de un cuerpo momificado en el Borda, el conocido manicomio argentino.

Hope is the first autobiography in history ever to be published by a Pope. Written over six years, this complete autobiography starts in the early years of the twentieth century, with Pope Francis’s Italian roots and his ancestors’ courageous migration to Latin America, continuing through his childhood, the enthusiasms and preoccupations of his youth, his vocation, adult life, and the whole of his papacy up to the present day.

Tras el éxito de La viajera del tiempo, uno de los libros más vendidos en Amazon, Lorena Franco regresa con un nuevo viaje en el tiempo muy visual y cinematográfico. Perderse entre las páginas de este apasionante viaje será una aventura inolvidable en la que una noche cualquiera condicionará el resto de la existencia de Nora Harris, una nueva viajera en el tiempo. Tras la muerte de su abuela Beatrice, Nora Harris hereda su cafetería, un local con tanto encanto como historias vividas, situado en un tramo tranquilo de Front Street, Brooklyn.

In the heart of faith, amidst trials and tribulations, lies the inspiration of the Eucharistic martyrs—men, women, and children whose love for the Blessed Sacrament led them to the ultimate sacrifice. Martyrs of the Eucharist: Stories to Inspire Eucharistic Amazement is a profound collection of twenty-nine stirring stories, curated into four distinct sections: those who died attending Mass, those who died celebrating Mass, those who risked their lives defending or protecting the Eucharist, and those whose deaths are connected to the Eucharist.

Cora’s move to university suited her well; she was embracing the student life. Zach’s ‘out of sight, out of mind’ attitude was working and helping him forget her. But fate seemed to have other ideas when a surprise meeting sends shockwaves through Cora’s world. Opening up old wounds, the pull towards one another seems stronger than ever. Knowing they are no longer bound as student and teacher, the heat begins to rise between them.

Dante loves nothing more than scoring goals on the football pitch then racing to Shimmer & Shine to ace his pas de chats. But when his football friends start to tease him for his passion, Dante struggles to find the confidence to keep doing the two things he loves most. Will encouraging Miss Diamond to enter their class into a dance competition be just what Dante needs to prove how fantastic dance can be? Will their adaptation of Beauty and the Beast win over his friends? Or will Dante have to put his own modern spin on things to truly shine?

Based on the invaluable advice from the thousands of users of The Lowdown's website, the medical expertise of their in-house team, and the very latest scientific research from scientists around the world, CONTRACEPTION is a book for anyone who wants to take control of their health choices. With zero bias or BS, this book will give listeners the clarity we desperately need.

È un'alba di novembre, e l'Etna ha appena sputato cenere su tutta Catania quando, nel suo appartamento in pieno centro, ritrovano il corpo di Carlo Spadaro, un geriatra sul quale pendeva la più infamante delle accuse: aver abusato della figlia. Dell'omicidio viene imputato il suo datore di lavoro, Damiano Crisafulli, che con la vittima aveva avuto recenti e incendiate discussioni. Dopo alcuni mesi, e per strane vie traverse, ad assumerne la difesa è chiamata Emilia Moncada - "Ilia" per gli amici - una giovane penalista con una passione sincera per la Legge.

Struggling with the demands of caring for a loved one with dementia? Overwhelmed by the challenges and unsure where to turn? This 2-in-1 audiobook bundle is your ultimate guide. Get the best value with this comprehensive resource, designed to support you every step of the way.

In The 12 Keys to A Purpose Powered Life: Unlocking a Life of Freedom and Fulfillment isn't just a book; it's a groundbreaking guide that takes listeners on an empowering quest to discover their life's true purpose. Each of the twelve keys is meticulously crafted toil luminate your path, breaking down barriers and igniting your inner drive. This is not your typical self-help manual it's a revolutionary blueprint for living a life fueled by intention and passion.

In He Is There and He Is Not Silent, Francis Schaeffer—philosopher, popular speaker, and founder of L’Abri Fellowship in the Swiss Alps—addresses some of the most perplexing questions to believers and unbelievers alike: Does God exist? Does it make sense to believe in God? Can we ever know God?

Dans 'L'Art du contre-interrogatoire', Francis L. Wellman nous invite à pénétrer dans l'esprit d'un avocat lors d'un procès. Au-delà de la simple maîtrise juridique, c'est un véritable jeu d'échecs qui se joue en salle d'audience. Chaque question posée est soigneusement calculée pour mettre en lumière les contradictions, les hésitations ou les mensonges du témoin. Wellman nous dévoile les subtilités de cette stratégie, nous montrant comment un interrogatoire bien mené peut influencer le cours d'un procès.

Francis Grierson's, The Valley of Shadows, is truly a lost American classic. Written at the dawn of the twentieth century, the author has remarkably captured his adventures and observations as a child growing up on the prairies of Illinois in the years leading up the Civil War, in a region that was neither North nor South; neither for slavery nor against it; and how their small family farm became an unscheduled stop on the Underground Railroad.

I lost everything. My job. My family. My life…my sanity. How does a man recover from that? How do you right so many wrongs when your choices have inflicted so much pain on those you love? In my determination to prove my strength and unbreakable spirit, I tore my family apart. By refusing the help I desperately needed, I caused irreparable damage to the people I cared about most.