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This is a collection of stories collected over thousands of years by various authors, translators and scholars. They are an amalgam of mythology and folk tales from the Indian sub-continent, Persia, and Arabia. No original manuscript has ever been found, but several versions date the collection’s genesis to somewhere between AD 800-900. The stories are wound together under the device of a long series of cliff-hangers told by Shahrazad to her husband Shahryar, to prevent him from executing her. Many tales that have become independently famous come from the Book, among them Ali Baba and the ...

First published in 1893 by an anonymous author (although often attributed to the nineteenth century writer Oscar Wilde), Teleny, or the Reverse of the Medal is a homoerotic novel set in fin de siècle Paris. It is one of the first pornographic works in the English language that focusses almost exclusively on a queer relationship.

Free talks about recovery from food addiction. More information at: https://www.foodaddicts.org.

Conocido comúnmente como “el Doce y Doce”, Doce Pasos y Doce Tradiciones contiene 24 ensayos fundamentales escritos por Bill W., el cofundador de A.A. ensayos que han ayudado a millones de miembros de A.A. de todas partes del mundo a lograr su sobriedad y mantenerla un día a la vez, y asegurar que su “Comunidad” --Alcohólicos Anónimos en su totalidad-- esté allí para ellos mañana.

Who Will Tell My Story? presents an ordinary existence interrupted by unfathomably seismic and unjust events. On the ground during the first months of the assault on Gaza following the events of 7 October, the author of this diary - first published in The Guardian - maps out the physical and psychological terrain of a life under siege.

El sultan ha sido enganado por una esposa y condena a muerte a cuanta mujer se case con el despues de la noche de bodas. Sherezada aplaza su destino contandole cada noche un cuento que se interrumpe en el momento culminante y hace que el sultan, interesado, le vaya perdonando su vida para que ella continue con la historia.

Written by members of the Chronic Pain Anonymous 12-step fellowship, Stories of Hope presents the tools and principles of the 12 steps as catalysts for emotional, mental, and spiritual transformation. Each of the courageous men and women who contributed to this collection shares their journey from despair to hope.

Dive into the captivating narratives of The Book of Jasher, an ancient text that expands upon biblical stories with rich details and unique perspectives. Explore the lives of iconic figures and discover hidden wisdom that has intrigued readers for centuries.

A delightful children's tale of a tame robin, "supposed to be written by himself" about his domestic life with humans. - Summary by TR Love

One of sport’s leading physiotherapists details the sexual shenanigans, affairs and misbehaviour behind the scenes at training camps and major sports events that she had in her imagination as she was tending to the bodies of the world's most famous sportsmen.

Beowulf is an Old English epic story consisting of 3,182 alliterative lines. It may be the oldest surviving long story in Old English and is commonly cited as one of the most important works of Old English literature. The story is set in Scandinavia. Beowulf, a hero of the Geats, comes to the aid of Hrothgar, the king of the Danes, whose mead hall in Heorot has been under attack by a monster known as Grendel.

Step into a captivating tale from Iceland, set 800 years ago, where dreams intertwine with quarrels and fate. The story unfolds with the birth of the fair Helga, as ambitious souls venture across the northern seas in pursuit of glory. A wounded pride, born from a deep-seated slight, ignites a conflict where words falter and sharp blades take their place. Amidst the turmoil, a falcon brings solace to a wounded heart, while a fair maiden yearns and slowly fades into the shadows of time. - Summary by Fritz

Discover the extraordinary life of Jean-Baptiste-Marie Vianney, commonly known as St John Vianney, a French parish priest who is celebrated in the Catholic Church as a saint and the patron saint of all priests. Known fondly as the Curé dArs, his parish work led to a profound spiritual transformation in his community, making him an internationally recognized figure. His saintly life, dedicated ministry, and ardent devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and to Saint Philomena were all instrumental in this transformation. This brief biography, written before his canonization in 1925, offers a ...

Come Join the host of Barely Legal Album Reviews and Rotten To The Core as he talks about everything The Muppets. From Individual characters to the movies TV shows and everything between as well as some personal stories and memories

This captivating and concise work, believed to have been penned in the 1300s by a member of the lay-religious group known as ‘The Friends of God,’ explores the profound idea that humans can achieve unity with the divine through a life of holiness and selflessness. By aligning our will with Gods, we can embody the teachings exemplified by Christ. Martin Luther famously discovered and published Theologia Germanica in 1516, proclaiming it as one of the most enlightening texts he had encountered, second only to the Bible and St. Augustine. (Summary by Pleonic)

The Book of Jubilees, often referred to as Lesser Genesis (Leptogenesis), is an ancient Jewish religious text comprising 50 captivating chapters. It holds a special place as canonical scripture within the Ethiopian Orthodox Church and among Beta Israel (Ethiopian Jews), where it is known as the Book of Division (Geez መጽሃፈ ኩፋሌ Metshafe Kufale). While it is classified as pseudepigrapha by Protestant, Roman Catholic, and Eastern Orthodox Churches, it is not recognized as canonical in mainstream Judaism outside of the Beta Israel community. - Summary by Wikipedia

This is a collection of stories collected over thousands of years by various authors, translators and scholars. They are an amalgam of mythology and folk tales from the Indian sub-continent, Persia, and Arabia. No original manuscript has ever been found, but several versions date the collection’s genesis to somewhere between AD 800-900. The stories are wound together under the device of a long series of cliff-hangers told by Shahrazad to her husband Shahryar, to prevent him from executing her. Many tales that have become independently famous come from the Book, among them Ali Baba and the ...

This is a collection of stories collected over thousands of years by various authors, translators and scholars. They are an amalgam of mythology and folk tales from the Indian sub-continent, Persia, and Arabia. No original manuscript has ever been found for the collection, but several versions date the collection's genesis to somewhere between AD 800-900. The stories are wound together under the device of a long series of cliff-hangers told by Shahrazad to her husband Shahryar, to prevent him from executing her. Many tales that have become independently famous come from the Book, among them ...

This is a collection of stories collected over thousands of years by various authors, translators and scholars. They are an amalgam of mythology and folk tales from the Indian sub-continent, Persia, and Arabia. No original manuscript has ever been found, but several versions date the collection’s genesis to somewhere between AD 800-900. The stories are wound together under the device of a long series of cliff-hangers told by Shahrazad to her husband Shahryar, to prevent him from executing her. Many tales that have become independently famous come from the Book, among them Ali Baba and the ...

This is a collection of stories collected over thousands of years by various authors, translators, and scholars. They are an amalgam of mythology and folk tales from the Indian sub-continent, Persia, and Arabia. No original manuscript has ever been found for the collection, but several versions date the collection's genesis to somewhere between AD 800 and 900. The stories are wound together under the device of a long series of cliff-hangers told by Shahrazad to her husband to prevent him from executing her. In translating the Nights, R. F. Burton attempted to invent an English equivalent of ...