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This foreword is written by the author’s son, Peter. This is a superb collection of 48 short stories my mother wrote in her senior years. There are a few fanciful stories, but the majority are nonfiction accounts. They are accurate recollections of my mother’s young life in Hungary, growing up under German, then Russian occupation. The stories continue through the heroic and tragic Hungarian Revolution, during which my mother left the country of her birth. It was an arduous journey to finally arrive in Canada, her new home, as an immigrant with nothing but the clothes on her back. Yet, ...

This fictional short story that you are about to read is based, in part, on real events that occurred in the 1950’s. Two college students venture to Cuba during the early part of Fidel Castro’s revolution. In their hands is a Letter of Introduction for Ernest Hemingway, from their English professor, who happened to be a Hemingway biographer. They have hopes of meeting the iconic author and interviewing him for their college newspaper. The boys have rough encounters with Hemingway’s wife, Mary, and his housekeeper, Renee. But those become minor bumps in the road compared to what ...

"Kinder, Küche, Kirche" is an award-winning short story, a gripping tale that transcends time, delving into the deep complexities of societal norms and the eternal struggle between pursuing one's aspirations and surrendering to the whims of conformity. In the bustling city of 1930s Zurich, Elsa Walther shatters societal norms as the first woman to rise above the oppressive barriers of a male-dominated university education. Her steadfast determination propels her towards an unconventional dream – to become a triumphant businesswoman, defying the expectations placed upon her by a ...

As a Mere Breath: Short Stories by Markus McDowell is a compelling and thought-provoking collection that delves into the intricate tapestry of human experience, resilience, and redemption. Nine evocative tales offer a unique lens on life’s challenges and triumphs. Drawing inspiration from Psalm 39:5, which reflects on the fleeting nature of existence, the book opens with the haunting “Fishhooks,” a metaphorical exploration of being ensnared by life’s burdens, followed by stories like “You Made Your Bed…,” a poignant look at neglect and self-discovery, • “Train Wreck,” a ...

An epic love story of survival, deception, and forbidden alliances. A noblewoman fleeing an arranged marriage disguises herself as a cabin boy, finding danger, secrets, and love aboard the Armada. In 1588, the mighty Spanish Armada sets sail to conquer England, but aboard one of its grandest galleons hides a secret that could cost lives. Isabella de Avila, a spirited noblewoman, has fled an arranged marriage to a cruel and dangerous Duke. Disguised as a cabin boy, she boards the San Cristobal, hoping to vanish in the chaos of war. But the sea is unforgiving, and so are the men who command ...

CONTRA SANDINO EN LA MONTAÑA, libro de cuentos de Manolo Cuadra, realiza hoy el pensamiento original de la revista Nuevos Horizontes de convertirse en Empresa Editorial de libros nacionales. De entre los que han llegado al papel las incidencias de la última guerra nicaragüense, acaso ninguno es tan calificado como Manolo Cuadra, el inquieto escritor que militó en las filas del Ejército, en la dramática lucha de seis años que éste sostuvo contra Sandino y sus hombres. Él supo de la emboscada en la jungla bravía y húmeda; pudo apreciar los métodos de uno y otro combatiente, ...

Delfín, un joven nacido en la ciudad de Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, en una familia humilde, se ve inmerso en la compleja realidad de una sociedad colonial a finales del siglo XIX, donde las desigualdades sociales son pronunciadas y las oportunidades de progreso se encuentran vedadas para la mayoría. En este contexto, la brecha entre ricos y pobres es abismal. A medida que Delfín crece, comienza a desarrollar una conciencia anarquista, una perspectiva que cuestiona las estructuras de poder y busca la igualdad y la justicia social. Este despertar ideológico lo impulsa a tomar decisiones ...

In Edith Wharton's novel, The House of Mirth, Lily Bart, a beautiful and socially ambitious young woman, is destroyed by the vicious gossip that surrounds her. But what if Lily had learned to wield words like weapons and defend herself against those who sought to sabotage her? What if she had found a way to survive the cruel machinations of the upper class and carve out a place for herself in a world that demanded her downfall? In this short story retelling of Wharton's classic story, we see Lily Bart fight back against the forces that seek to destroy her, discovering resilience and ...

A novella exploring the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, this addictive story offers a mix of comedy, conspiracy and Chicagoans that provides listeners a fresh perspective on a long-held belief. “I love history! And, being a former Girl Scout who sang the camp song about ‘Old Lady O’Leary’ as a little girl, I wondered often if the story was made up or real,” the artistpreneur confesses.

Four solitary souls. One small town diner. A chain of events that changes everything. Hank Spencer knows what goes on in his diner. He knows which days are best for business and whether the Blue Plate special is selling, and he makes note of the customers who come to drink and make small talk with his servers. Lois is a hardworking waitress pushing fifty who hasn’t forgotten her big city dreams. When opportunity presents itself, she boards the train for Chicago, despite the risks and her boss’s attempts to warn her. Working all the double shifts in the world won’t take care of ...

La Sima transcurre en la ciudad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria en los días siguientes a la Guerra Civil Española donde un joven maestro de escuela, que es afiliado al sindicato anarquista CNT, es secuestrado y torturado por las Brigadas del Amanecer. Después, junto a un grupo simpatizantes de izquierdas, es llevado hacia la Sima de Jinámar para ser ejecutado, pero justamente antes, se tira a la Sima llevándose consigo a uno de sus verdugos. Tiene la inmensa suerte de no morir y que un pastor de la zona, Demetrio, observa toda la secuencia y al día siguiente vuelve y comprueba que está...

Nhella Sza is an ancient bone Queen of Sumeria. She will wreck havoc for revenge.

World Expo, Paris, 1878, is the stage for the ethereal romance of Jed, Venusian guardian, and Marie, our Austrian heroine, who now has a unique connection to the Light. As they reunite amidst the splendors of the event, Marie's haunting dreams of distant travels and healing Light become the backdrop to their love story and the linchpin to events. Jed eagerly anticipates a rendezvous with Marie, the woman who holds the key to his heart. However, a romantic reacquaintance is sidelined by the Tresians, orchestrators of a movement among the priesthood, accusing the Expo of blasphemy and ...

Thames Valley Tales is a light-hearted yet thought-provoking collection of nine stories by Tim Walker. These tales are based on the author's experience of living in Thames Valley towns, and combine contemporary themes with the rich history and legends associated with an area stretching from London to beyond Windsor and Oxford, and then into the heart of rural England.

As the events of our day unfold, all around the world, questions plague the minds of observers in all walks of life. The biggest question of all is, how will it all end? Are we headed for a Bible-styled Apocalypse and Armageddon? With these and similar concerns in mind, the purpose of this book is to provide a glimpse of what the future of our world looks like, from a biblical point of view. While fictitious on the one hand, it is no less Bible-based, and keyed to (more or less), or, rooted in 3 commentaries written by Mr. Alvin Mitchell

El destino del imperio incaico sobre un tablero de ajedrez. ¿Podrá Atahualpa ver el siguiente movimiento de los españoles o sucumbirá por su inocencia? Una de las tradiciones más entrañables de Palma.

Grace wants to set off on a great adventure. March 1944, the US has been in war for two and a half years, preparing for the great invasion to Europe. Grace, a twenty-three-year-old intern nurse from Chicago, chooses to enlist to the army. She wants to take part in the war in Europe. She doesn’t want to stay home behind. In Chicago, back home, she only has a drunk dad and a mom who works from dawn till dusk, and Grace wants more than that, she wants to be a part of the war, she wants to save lives. Leaving her house behind, Grace boards a train that will take her to New York Harbor and the...

Samurai commonly describes a warrior in Japan who serves a lord, using combat skills and living by the code of Bushido. But not everyone followed the code so directly, nor was every samurai so bold and courageous. So while the truth is somewhere between the idealized icon of fidelity and bravery, and bullies with swords, this work features the samurai who lived by their code.

Es war um 1080, an einem stürmischen Herbstabend, als ein Pilger an die Pforten des Klosters zu Ossiach pochte und in der Zeichensprache eines Stummen um Einlass bat. Der Pförtner ließ den Gast eintreten, man reichte ihm Abendbrot und wies ihm ein Nachtlager an. Als man aber am Morgen erwartete, der Fremdling werde seinen Weg fortsetzen, flehte er mit Gebärden den Abt Teucho an, im Kloster bleiben zu dürfen. Zögernd willigte der Abt ein; aber nur zu den Diensten eines Knechtes konnte er den Stummen verwenden.

A Civil War Novella -- Carrie Wilkes, a Northern woman married to a Southern man, has had enough of stares and shunning. Robert Salinger might be handsome and a friend of her dying husband. But why is he either boring his eyes into her or ignoring her? He blames himself for Ben's death. He swears he will look after Carrie and the children, but they go home from the funeral alone. Will that deaf and dumb stranger, Robbie, be any real help to save her farm?