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Carmilla is a Gothic novella by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu first published in 1872. It tells the story of a young woman's susceptibility to the attentions of a female vampire named Carmilla. Carmilla predates Bram Stoker's Dracula by 25 years. Although Carmilla is a lesser known and far shorter Gothic vampire story than the generally-considered master work of that genre, Dracula, the latter is heavily influenced by Le Fanu's short story.

A tormented boy. A cursed man. A love so dangerous it will change them both...forever. Yue-ren is a young boy, confused about his identity and trying to find his place in the world. Ignored by his mother, who wished for a girl, Yue-ren decided to become one. He succeeded too well. Cain has been a vampire for as long as he can remember. He has seen much, seduced many and killed more. He has never known love. Until he meets Yue-ren. An obsessive love, threatened by those around them, Cain and Yue-ren will have to fight to be together.

The labour leader Eugene V. Debs (1855-1926) was sentenced to ten years’ imprisonment for sedition after giving this speech on June 16, 1918 in Canton, Ohio. The speech denounced the First World War and the military draft.

Heartache. Betrayal. Forgiveness. Redemption...It's time to head back to Magdalena, New York, and spend a little time with the people we love to love and even a few we love to hate.

Hear the voices of all-time tennis greats, including Althea Gibson, Don Budge, and Bill Tilden.

I couldn't resist putting together all those little ideas that have popped into my mind, then out onto paper as the years have flown. Most have fallen by the wayside into the history bin of "oh my," but some stayed, and here they are.

What is found within the depths of the human soul? Does wickedness linger, as if the Devil's thumb is ready to pluck the strings of certain choices? And with the strumming, just how far will Evil spread?

Money is a leading cause of divorce, and many couples think they are alone with their financial struggles, or have given up. Marlow and Chris have the stories to prove they are NOT alone! Couples Money discusses the financial dynamic of a partnership from the perspective of a married couple in the financial services industry. After seeing the financial reality of thousands of couples of all walks of life, they felt they must share their insights to what they believe is the cure for "financial cancer".

J.C. Holderfield brought law and order to the lawless frontier of Texas in the mid-eighteen hundreds and became known far and wide as “The Town Tamer.” His reputation for cleaning up a town was backed up by his fast gun and made him sought after by the law-abiding citizens and feared by those that would prey on them.

Jack Benny continues to get the laughs with this collection of six spoofs that highlight both fairy tales and classic radio shows. This hysterically humorous collection is a must-have for any comedy or Jack Benny fan. A brilliant, talented comic, Benny continues to captivate audiences of all ages with his laugh-out-loud situational comedies and parodies.

This classic encounter matches world welterweight champion Carmen Basilio and defending world middleweight champion Sugar Ray Robinson, greatest fighter, pound-for-pound in all boxing history. A truly great fight - one of boxing's classics and Ring's 1957 Fight of the Year.

A beautiful young woman is dead, her husband convicted of the murder. In seeking a new trial for the husband, defense attorney Victor Carl must confront not only a determined prosecutor and a police detective who might have set up his client, but also a strange little busybody named Bob.

Don Watson takes us on a journey of indignation and how it has been expressed in his forebears. His ire towards US politicians has a new moving target: Donald Trump. The US President's primary pitch had less to do with giving people money or security than it was about vengeance. Trump exploited the anger we feel when we are slighted or taken for granted, turning the politics of a sophisticated democracy into something more like a blood feud.

This book will teach you about Tibetan Buddhism, their beliefs, practices, and how to begin the journey to end your own suffering. In just a short space of time, you will discover wisdom that has the ability to change your life. This book is a great guide for beginners who want to learn about the ancient teachings of Buddhism. It can also act as a refresher for those who have been studying Buddhism for a long time.

Dive into the mind of a real serial killer! Jack Stipen has long waited to be reunited with the love of his life. There is only one problem: She isn’t available. Jack has created some sunken treasure to try and soothe his longings for Clarissa, but it just isn’t working. His urge to be with her is too strong. Ghalem Hill and Aya Miura go in to investigate Aya’s apartment. Her ex-boyfriend Cormac Hayes left it in shambles after their breakup. Aya trusted him to take care of business. Unfortunately, the new couple find themselves in a whirlwind of murder, lies, and investigation.

In Wink, you will learn to communicate more deeply and effectively than ever before through authenticity, listening, and play: the secrets of clown! Whether you deliver status updates at work, plan to lead a wedding toast for your best friend, or simply communicate on a day-to-day basis, Wink: Transforming Public Speaking with Clown Presence will help. In Wink, Blue Man, touring theatrical clown, and professional speaker Don Colliver explains simple, practical, research-based tips for preparation, nervousness, perfectionism, humor, and more.

For millenniums, the elites have had access to knowledge that was out of bounds from the common folk. The knowledge was only known by those at the top of ruling hierarchy and was passed down to the next generation only. This knowledge enabled them to continue being at the top of hierarchy and rule those who are beneath them, establishing their stronghold over positions of power and influence. Ninety percent did not know anything about them and speculated about their lives and ideologies. They pondered and thought of conspiracy theories.

Oluwaseun Oyeniran reveals how to define a vision, how having a vision can simplify life, and the benefits of dreaming big. After examining an immense trove of data, including articles, inaugural speeches, biographical reports, historical records, autobiographies, and almanacs, Oluwaseun Oyeniran explores how anyone can become extraordinary in life. With many feeling that their life lacks purpose and passion, this is a critical audiobook at a critical time.

Countee Cullen was already a prominent literary figure when he published Color, his auspicious debut collection of poetry. In deceptively simple verse, and in harmony with lyric tradition rather than rebellion against it, Cullen covered such complex terrain as race, faith, mortality, sexuality, and identity. Cullen may be less well known today than his contemporaries, but his emotional candor, creative ambition, and impudent humor retain an unforgettable spark.

The Music of The Statler Brothers is an in-depth look at the musical career of The Statler Brothers's 40-year reign as country music's premier group. Lead singer, Don Reid, writes about each song ever recorded by the Grammy Award-winning foursome and gives backstage insight to the writings and the selections of each composition. A songwriter with 250 recordings of music by his own hand and a member of both the Country Music and Gospel Music Halls of Fame, Reid gives meaningful and often humorous insight into the day-to-day workings and trials of the music industry.