Great Classics

A fascinating collection of short stories by great writers that examine aspects of the first world war, from action in the trenches, to the psychological impact of war on individuals and their relationships, to heroic adventure stories, to ghosts and war graves. A wonderful collection!

Will you be: Marie, Madam Mouserinks, the dreaded Mouse King, or The Nutcracker, himself?! The Nutcracker like you have never experienced it before; quick, fun, and easy to understand. Designed for 9-28+ actors, kids of all ages, or anyone who wants to enjoy and perform Hoffmann and Dumas' holiday classic. That's right, it was a book BEFORE it was a ballet! The Nutcracker for Kids is a play versatile enough for sibling fun, classes, drama groups, homeschool groups, or backyard performances. It's appropriate and fun for all ages! Plays range from 15 to 25 minutes. Which character will you be...

Perennials are the backbone of the garden - a low-maintenance, long-growing mainstay that the garden revolves around. I've worked with perennials for 20 years, as a manager in the perennials section at the local nursery, and then as a municipal horticulturist in charge of more than 20 gardens around the city. I've grown perennials from seed, potted them bare-rooted, divided them, deadheaded them, treated them for diseases and pests. Everything I've learned over the years I share here in this book - Perennial Classics.

A collection of four short stories by Nathaniel Hawthorne, the common theme of which is New Hampshire's White Mountains. Consists of: "The Great Stone Face", written in 1850 and revolves around the "Old Man of the Mountain" (Cannon Mtn.) in New Hampshire which sadly collapsed on May 3, 2003; "The Ambitious Guest", written in 1835; "The Great Carbuncle", written in 1837; and "Sketches From Memory", written sometime prior to "The Great Carbuncle" as will become obvious.

In the shadow of World War One and set against the backdrop of the Roaring Twenties, "The Great Gatsby" is F. Scott Fitzgerald's magnum opus. In it, he explores the themes of decadence, idealism, social class, and the mystery of human identity.

Pip is a poor orphaned boy who lives together with his sister and her husband. Pip is not educated but has great dreams of the future. He is determined to get out of the low class and seek progress in the higher class. One day a lawyer appears. Pip has suddenly received a large fortune from a secret benefactor and he has to get to London to start his education. Pip’s life changes in a second. But he is ready to embark on his next journey.

Experience one of Poe’s classics with crisp, clear audio. Listen to our collection of Poe’s top stories: "The Black Cat", "The Cask of Amontillado", "The Raven", "The Tell-Tale Heart", "The Pit and the Pendulum", and "The Fall of the House of Usher". Orange Island Book Shop is proud to present Edgar Allan Poe’s classic tales like you’ve never heard them before.

A gripping collection of 30 minute stories by some of the greatest storytellers in the English language....

One of Dickens’ most fascinating novels, Great Expectations follows the life of an orphan, Pip, from childhood. The novel traces the journey of our young protagonist as he manouveurs various obstacle and characters along his journey, along with a secret benefactor, from the marshes in Kent to the busy, commercial London. He encounters some extraordinary characters along the way, one Miss Havisham, who is locked up with her unhappy past and living with her ward, the arrogant and beautiful Estella.

Another great audiobook classic from the world’s most prolific and prestigious new company, Icon Audio Arts. Presented by actor author Geoffrey Giuliano, here is an exciting "listen while you learn" audio production which promises to entertain, enlighten, and enliven the listener. Icon productions offers a daring, fresh perspective on the hundreds of perennial favorite tales which have inspired generations and imbued a deep love of literature and art in millions over time.

In this unflaggingly suspenseful story of aspirations and moral redemption, humble, orphaned Pip, a ward of his short-tempered older sister and her husband, Joe, is apprenticed to the dirty work of the forge, but dares to dream of becoming a gentleman. And, indeed, it seems as though that dream is destined to come to pass - because one day, under sudden and enigmatic circumstances, he finds himself in possession of "great expectations."

على الرَّغم من أنَّ هذه الرواية تصنَّف اليوم كأحد أهمّ الروايات التي أرّخت لفترة العشرينات بكامل صخبها وألقها في العالم، إلّا أنّها لم تلقَ نجاحًا عند نشرها أول مرة عام 1925 وقد مات مؤلفها سكوت فيتزجيرالد وهو ما زال يعتقد بأنّها أسوء ما كتب.

A double adventure written at the end of the 19th century, somewhat in the theme of Jules Verne’s Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea and Journey to the Center of the Earth, telling of a submarine trip in the year 1947 to reach the North Pole and a project to examine the center of the Earth by boring a deep shaft. What they find at the core of the planet surprises the enterprising explorers.

William Shakespeare, long hailed as history's greatest dramatic writer, has been lauded for his mastery of poetic expression, his insight into the human condition, and his deep exploration into the psyche and motivations of his characters.

The immortal lessons to leadership and power - now in a special condensation. Here is history’s greatest guide to personal power and mastery of your environment, abridged and introduced by PEN award-winning historian and New Thought voice Mitch Horowitz.

Old English legends have been around for centuries, and few are more popular than the stories of Arthur, Merlin, and the Lady of the Fountain. In this collection, we dive into all three stories and the history behind them. Let the words hypnotize you into a soothing sleep with each story's unique sleep induction. You'll feel relaxed, quiet your mind, and get a deep sleep that will last all night long.

A German advocate of the Kaiser discovers he is a facial/physical match for young Englishman Everard Dominey, who is near death after harrowing experiences in Africa. The remarkable doppelgänger resemblance leads Major-General Baron Leopold Von Ragastein to infiltrate the UK in perfect disguise. He wants to lead his country’s efforts as Europe is racing toward war. Part of the plan is to murder Dominey and have the Baron take his place in English society.

This book is a short encyclopedia of philosophy and metaphysics. The book includes the teachings and sayings of the greatest gurus and philosophers in history. This book is a game changer as it includes summaries of the lives and teachigns of 15 great philosophers along with analysis of several different philosophies including Stocism, Buddhism, Taoism and others. Comparing many great gurus for the history of the world we come to a conclusion. From Buddha to Jesus, from Kant to Hegel, from Marcus Aurelius to Benjamin Franklin, the common denominator is subjective but the same and that is, ...

The Great Gatsby is a 1925 novel by American writer F. Scott Fitzgerald. Set in the Jazz Age on Long Island, the novel depicts narrator Nick Carraway's interactions with mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby and Gatsby's obsession to reunite with his former lover, Daisy Buchanan. A youthful romance Fitzgerald had with socialite Ginevra King, and the riotous parties he attended on Long Island's North Shore in 1922 inspired the novel.

The Great Gatsby is a triumph of descriptive prose, and has entered into the annuls of fame of both American literature as well as Americana. The story transcends time, and while set in the Roaring Twenties, describes the human psyche—its needs, desires, obsessions—in both detail and depth. A must listen for anyone wanting to gain a deeper understanding into the mindset of that time, as well as perhaps modern-day America.