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In this world, Earth has been captured and integrated into the mighty Velly Empire. Max has fallen into a time loop that restarts his life each week, deleting everything but his memories of previous loops and his ability to work with energy. However, he isn't the only time traveler. There are others nearby, much more powerful and dangerous, guided by their own goals. He has already run into a couple of them and survived by the skin of his teeth.

A young peasant finds himself confronting a doctor at a hospital with the hopes of convincing him to release his brother. The doctor is not pleased and refuses to release him saying the peasant needs to go to the authorities. He is disappointed by his statement and unsure of where to go. On his way out he comes to meet an old man just outside the hospital gate. He reveals his problem to him and the old man directs him exactly where he needs to head. The peasant is conflicted because it is a long journey....

This volume of Chekhov stories offers a unique selection, each touching upon fundamentally important subjects such as the purpose and value of life, what it takes to be human, eternal life and higher objectives of human life, happiness, guilt and romance.

Publication includes a brilliant short story "Ward No. 6" of brilliant Russian writer Anton Chekhov (1860-1904).

Madame Lyobov Renevsky must sell the dear family estate to a merchant who plans to cut down the beautiful orchard and turn the property into housing lots. But is the loss of her past worth the price?

About Love is the musings of several friends about love and the great mystery surrounding it. After trying to figure out the love existing between an abusive, ugly cook and the lovely girl that doted on him, one of the men, Alehin, begins sharing his story of love and heartbreak. He recounts the tale of his love for the beautiful Anna Alexyevna, a young woman married to his friend. Alehin describes the way in which their relationship developed, returning again and again to the strange mysteries of love.

When Stepan Ivanovitch Kutsyn, the mayor of a town, learns that a Persian magnate is visiting, he instantly becomes intrigued. The mayor had already received various medals and badges, such as the badge of the Red Cross and the badge of the Society of Saving from Drowning. He also had made an impressive looking badge for himself to add to his jacket. The presence of the Persian magnate, Rahat-Helam, created the possibility that the mayor could receive the order of the Lion and the Sun, without having to perform any of the services generally required to receive such an honor.

The inevitable is understood by each and every one of us who faces the final calling. So too are the effects on those left behind. The memories are there but the empty space, the void can never be refilled. It remains a dark, unreliable pit of loneliness. The sadness and often depression, the lack of will to continue may swamp us all. Unquenchable, undeniable. But loss can, after mourning, give the opportunity to reappraise the lost and how we can each move forward. In the literary world an accessible balance can be given.

Anton Chekhov (1860-1904) is generally considered to be among the greatest writers of short stories in history. The Bet is the story of a banker and a lawyer who embark on an insane bet. The banker bets the lawyer two million roubles that he cannot endure 15 years of incarceration. The lawyer agrees and the terms of the imprisonment are set. But during the 15 years each of the characters undergoes various changes and the outcome of the bet is an extraordinary twist in the tale.

Izdanie soderzhit rasskazy i povesti velikogo russkogo pisatelja Antona Pavlovicha Chehova, napisannye 1897-1903gg. Chehov rassmatrival raznoobraznye vidy "lozhnyh predstavlenij" - stereotipnyh zhiznennyh programm, standartov, po kotorym stroitsja vsjo povedenie cheloveka. Pisatel' nashjol dlja jetogo javlenija tochnuju i jomkuju formulu - "futljar".

En La bruja, Saveli Guikin, un sacristán insomne, acusa a su esposa Raisa de ser una bruja capaz de provocar tormentas y atraer a extraños al refugio de su cabaña. Mientras una tormenta desata su furia afuera, llegan dos viajeros perdidos, despertando la paranoia del sacristán. A medida que acusan y discuten, la tensión crece hasta un desenlace incierto, donde las sospechas y las acusaciones desafían la realidad.

For too long, I measured my success by other people’s names. By the people I worked for. By the validation of being in their orbit. But I don’t give a fuck about any of that anymore.

A new urban fantasy featuring a man working on the right side of the law - with talents that come from left field. Psychometry - the power to touch an object and divine information about its history - has meant a life of petty crime for Simon Canderous, but now he's gone over to the good side. At New York's underfunded and (mostly) secret Department of Extraordinary Affairs, he's learning about red tape, office politics, and the basics of paranormal investigation. But it's not the paperwork that has him breathless.

Es ist das Jahr 1312 Neuer Galaktischer Zeitrechnung. Eine dunkle Macht überzieht die friedliebenden Zivilisationen in Andromeda mit Terror und Verwüstung. Gemeinsam mit einer Handvoll treuer Gefährten eilt der Terraner Perry Rhodan zu Hilfe. Doch in der Nachbargalaxis trifft er auf eine Gefahr, die jede Vorstellungskraft übersteigt... Alle sechs Hörbücher in einem Paket - ein Ereignis für alle SF-Fans.

Yesterday’s Tomorrow, the first volume in The Secret Memoirs of Anton Krait, introduces readers to a college professor whose favorite pastime is a complex intellectual game. Drawn into the search for a missing woman, Anton Krait travels to Egypt and finds himself pursued by members of a dangerous religious cult. As Krait and several companions conduct their investigation, they learn the cult is on the verge of an act of terrorism that could result in the loss of millions of lives. Using only his wits, Krait must defeat a formidable enemy in order to save himself and protect the future of ...

Bachata Isn’t Music. It’s Confession. 🎙️ A Permission to Be Powerful Podcast Original By Anton Volney "Worst-case scenario? You learn a f*ck-ton of hot Spanish in 5 minutes or less." This isn’t your average podcast episode. It’s a slow dance between heartbreak and poetry, between masculine yearning and feminine reverence. It’s Romeo Santos, untranslated. In this viral audio essay, Anton Volney—writer, dancer, and unapologetic romantic—dives headfirst into the intoxicating world of Bachata lyrics, revealing what makes this Dominican artform feel less like music… and more...

The spirit populace of Manhattan doesn't appreciate its well-deserved RIP being disturbed, and Department of Extraordinary Affairs Agent Simon Canderous is sent in to do damage control. Meanwhile, his vacationing partner Connor Christos is in a sorry state, and he tells Simon that each night he's being haunted by visions of his long-lost brother at his window. Simon is worried that his partner may be going crazy - or worse, maybe he's not.

Simon Canderous, of the Department of Extraordinary Affairs, is used to fighting vampires and zombies. But the strange murder of a professor has everyone stumped. And it's making some people crazy. Literally.

Modernist and real estate broker, Monique Anton, educates the masses on the wonderful world of mid-century modernism. This isn’t just a style of architecture, it’s a way of being and thinking about the world. Listen in and join others who want to learn about and live in a work of art! If you're interested in buying or selling a modern home, head over to www.modernhomesrealty.com to learn more. Let's Connect! www.mcmwithmonique.com

This book collects a magnificent set of works by Russian classical authors: Alexander Pushkin, Nikolai Gogol, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Anton Chekhov, Leo Tolstoy, Mikhail Bulgakov. Each original story, springing from a common creative heritage, delivers a glimpse of the immortal Russian Soul and has influenced modern literary trends. These stories are interesting to their core and will bring pleasure to readers. Get ready to immerse yourself within these immortal works that have long been counted among the best of classic world literature: Fyodor Dostoevsky.