Devil's Gamble

Devil's Gamble
Author: Frank G. Slaughter
Publisher: Speaking Volumes
Total Pages: 340
Release:
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1612328008

A novel of Demonology Among the victims of a devastating plane crash was one of America’s most dangerous criminals—a ruthless ter­rorist and self-proclaimed agent of the devil named Lynne Tallman. Among the survivors was another woman—a dedicated reporter named Janet Burke, for whom the enigma of Lynne Tallman had become much more than just another story.... A miracle had spared Janet Burke's life. And the miraculous skill of a young plastic surgeon had not only repaired her disfigured face but transformed her into a vision of unearthly beauty. But, unknown to either doctor or patient, Janet Burke had undergone another transformation, one that medical sci­ence had no power to reverse. For, at the moment Lynne Tallman's life ended in a scream of terror, Janet Burke had become not merely a pawn in a deadly game of evil and destruction but the principal player in the devil s gamble for world control. A spell-binding tale of suspense and the supernatural from one of America's master storytellers.

Devil's Gamble

Devil's Gamble
Author: Frank Gill Slaughter
Publisher: Doubleday Books
Total Pages: 314
Release: 1977
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780385128513

Spared from death, Janet Burke is transformed into a beauty by the surgeon's knife, but another transformation has taken place that medical science can't reverse.

Outwitting the Devil

Outwitting the Devil
Author: Napoleon Hill
Publisher: Sharon Lechter
Total Pages: 30
Release: 2011
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN:

Originally written in 1938 but never published due to its controversial nature, an insightful guide reveals the seven principles of good that will allow anyone to triumph over the obstacles that must be faced in reaching personal goals.

Gamble in the Devil's Chalk

Gamble in the Devil's Chalk
Author: Caleb Pirtle, III
Publisher: eBookIt.com
Total Pages: 462
Release: 2013-05-22
Genre: History
ISBN: 1456602926

In the mid 1970s, a band of men with little expertise in the oilfield defied the hard ground of Giddings, Texas, to search for oil in a barren, poverty-stricken land that was littered with dry holes, shattered hopes, and empty pockets. Max Williams, the former hot-shot basketball player at SMU, and Irv Deal had been in high-dollar real estate until the real estate market collapsed. Both were facing the wrath of hard times. Pat Holloway was a lawyer who operated drilling funds but had never tested the ill-fated Austin Chalk. He drilled the most and earned the most but lost it all in the shady confines of a Dallas courtroom. Jimmy Luecke was a highway patrolman who stopped Holloway for speeding one night and promised not to take him to jail if the lawyer/oilman would agree to drill on his family's land. Bill Shuford was right out of college and more interested in finding the next beer joint than his next job. Jim Dobos was a constable who used his badge to lease land, struck it rich, and was found with a gunshot in his head. Was it murder or suicide? Clayton Williams was the only big-time oilman in the bunch, but in the beginning, he made the mistake of employing the wrong geologist. Only those who used the geologic genius of Ray Holifield found oil. Holifield had cracked the code of the chalk. Gamble in the Devil's Chalk is the true story of their fights, their feuds, their trials, their tribulations, and their triumphs as they discovered the second largest oilfield in the United States during the past half century. Once they came, Giddings would never be the same again.

Complete Fairy Tales

Complete Fairy Tales
Author: Jacob Grimm
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 791
Release: 2013-04-15
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1135142459

The tale of 'Cinderella' is told wherever stories are still read aloud and everyone is familiar with 'Rapunzel' and 'The Golden Goose', but who has heard all the wonderful stories collected by the Brothers Grimm? Well, here's your chance, for within these covers you will find every one of their 210 tales, in all their enchantment and rapture, terror and wisdom, tragedy and beauty.

Household Tales

Household Tales
Author: Jacob Grimm
Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand
Total Pages: 1012
Release: 2023-07-09
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

When it was first published in 1812 as Children’s and Household Tales, this collection of Germanic fairy tales contained eighty-six stories and was criticized because, despite the name, it wasn’t particularly well-suited to children. Over the next forty-five years, stories were added, removed, and modified until the final seventh edition was published in 1857, containing 210 fairy tales. Today, the book is commonly referred to as Grimms’ Fairy Tales. These fairy tales include well-known characters such as Cinderella, Snow White, and Rapunzel, as well as many more that never became quite as popular. Over the years, these stories have been translated, retold, and adapted to many different media. This is a collection of Margaret Hunt’s 1884 English translation, originally published in two volumes.

Household Tales

Household Tales
Author: The brothers Grimm
Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand
Total Pages: 648
Release: 2023-08-23
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

"Household Tales" by the Brothers Grimm presents readers with a captivating collection of folktales that have become woven into the fabric of storytelling traditions worldwide. The narrative brings to life a diverse array of tales that explore the realms of fantasy, morality, and the human experience. Set within a world of magic and wonder, the stories within the book introduce readers to characters such as Cinderella, Snow White, and Hansel and Gretel. Through each tale, readers are transported to enchanted forests, royal courts, and mystical landscapes that ignite the imagination. The anthology delves into themes of resilience, transformation, and the dichotomy of good and evil. As characters confront witches, monsters, and challenges, they exemplify virtues of courage, kindness, and the triumph of the human spirit. "Household Tales" is a treasure trove of cultural heritage and storytelling legacy. The Brothers Grimm's mastery of narrative invites readers to explore the realms of the fantastic while also reflecting on the universal themes that continue to resonate through these timeless tales.

Harvard Classics - Complete Collection of the Greatest Works of World Literature

Harvard Classics - Complete Collection of the Greatest Works of World Literature
Author: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 24734
Release: 2023-12-28
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN:

The 'Harvard Classics - Complete Collection of the Greatest Works of World Literature' stands as a monumental anthology that traverses the broad landscape of human thought and artistic expression. Within its pages, readers encounter an array of literary styles from the seminal works of philosophy, poetry, science, and drama. This carefully curated collection spans the epochs, offering an unparalleled glimpse into the intellectual and cultural currents that have shaped our world. Among its myriad offerings, standout pieces delve into the complexities of human nature, the pursuit of knowledge, and the beauty of the natural world, reflecting the diverse and significant contributions of its authors to the literary canon. The contributing authors and editors represent a veritable who's who of literary and intellectual giants across history. From the poetic grandeur of Goethe and the philosophical depths of Plato, to the scientific curiosity of Charles Darwin and the dramatic intensity of Sophocles, each contributor brings a unique voice and perspective to the collection. Bound by a common pursuit of truth and beauty, these works collectively highlight the cultural, historical, and literary movements of their times, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of the human experience as seen through the eyes of some of its greatest observers. This anthology is not merely a collection of great works; it is an invitation to explore the richness of human culture and thought across ages. For scholars, students, and lovers of literature and philosophy alike, the 'Harvard Classics' presents a unique opportunity to engage with the profound ideas and diverse narratives that have shaped human history. Encompassing the profound, the poetic, and the profound, this collection promises to enrich the mind and stir the soul, encouraging a deeper appreciation of the interconnectedness of human endeavor in the pursuit of knowledge and beauty.

180 Masterpieces of World Literature (Vol.1)

180 Masterpieces of World Literature (Vol.1)
Author: Jules Verne
Publisher: DigiCat
Total Pages: 19145
Release: 2023-11-16
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Invest your time in reading the true masterpieces of world literature, the great works of the greatest masters of their craft, the revolutionary works, the timeless classics and the eternally moving poetry of words and storylines every person should experience in their lifetime: Leaves of Grass (Walt Whitman) Siddhartha (Herman Hesse) Middlemarch (George Eliot) The Madman (Kahlil Gibran) Ward No. 6 (Anton Chekhov) Moby-Dick (Herman Melville) The Picture of Dorian Gray (Oscar Wilde) Crime and Punishment (Dostoevsky) The Overcoat (Gogol) Ulysses (James Joyce) Walden (Henry David Thoreau) Hamlet (Shakespeare) Romeo and Juliet (Shakespeare) Macbeth (Shakespeare) The Waste Land (T. S. Eliot) Odes (John Keats) The Flowers of Evil (Charles Baudelaire) Pride and Prejudice (Jane Austen) Jane Eyre (Charlotte Brontë) Wuthering Heights (Emily Brontë) Anna Karenina (Leo Tolstoy) Vanity Fair (Thackeray) Swann's Way (Marcel Proust) Sons and Lovers (D. H. Lawrence) Great Expectations (Charles Dickens) Little Women (Louisa May Alcott) Jude the Obscure (Thomas Hardy) Two Years in the Forbidden City (Princess Der Ling) Les Misérables (Victor Hugo) The Count of Monte Cristo (Alexandre Dumas) Pepita Jimenez (Juan Valera) The Red Badge of Courage (Stephen Crane) A Room with a View (E. M. Forster) Sister Carrie (Theodore Dreiser) The Jungle (Upton Sinclair) The Republic (Plato) Meditations (Marcus Aurelius) Art of War (Sun Tzu) Candide (Voltaire) Don Quixote (Cervantes) Decameron (Boccaccio) Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass Dream Psychology (Sigmund Freud) The Einstein Theory of Relativity The Mysterious Affair at Styles (Agatha Christie) A Study in Scarlet (Arthur Conan Doyle) Heart of Darkness (Joseph Conrad) The Call of Cthulhu (H. P. Lovecraft) Frankenstein (Mary Shelley) The War of the Worlds (H. G. Wells) The Raven (Edgar Allan Poe) The Wonderful Wizard of Oz The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn The Call of the Wild Alice in Wonderland The Fairytales of Brothers Grimm The Fairytales of Hans Christian Andersen

90 Masterpieces of World Literature (Vol.I)

90 Masterpieces of World Literature (Vol.I)
Author: Jules Verne
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 19155
Release: 2023-12-17
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN:

90 Masterpieces of World Literature (Vol.I) is an expansive anthology that traverses the landscape of global literary achievement, offering readers a comprehensive survey of seminal works that have shaped the ethos of world literature. This collection is marked by an incredible diversity of genres, styles, and themes, reflecting the wide-ranging experiences and historical contexts of its authors. From the existential questions pursued by Dostoevsky and the introspective journey of Proust, to the pioneering adventures penned by Verne and the critical social commentary of Dickens, this anthology showcases the multifaceted nature of human thought and expression. Standout pieces within the volume capture the essence of their time while also speaking to universal themes of love, struggle, freedom, and morality, making the anthology a vibrant tapestry of human experience. The contributors to this volume represent a whos who of historical literary giants, each bringing their unique voice to the collective table. Authors such as Jane Austen and Charlotte Brontë offer keen insights into the gender dynamics of their time, while the visionary science fiction of H.G. Wells and the dark romanticism of Edgar Allan Poe present radical departures from the realist tradition, challenging readers to explore new psychological and societal frontiers. The anthology, thereby, not only aligns with various historical, cultural, and literary movements but also weaves a dialogue between these movements, highlighting the evolution of narrative and thought across ages and geographies. These varied voices together enrich the readers understanding of the broad spectrum of human expression and the complexity of the human condition. 90 Masterpieces of World Literature (Vol.I) is an essential volume for anyone seeking to explore the depth and breadth of literary genius across the ages. It offers a unique opportunity to delve into the works that have not only defined but also continuously reshaped the landscape of world literature. Readers are encouraged to immerse themselves in the richness of this collection, discovering within its pages a world of ideas, stories, and perspectives that are at once enlightening, provocative, and boundlessly imaginative. This anthology serves as both a gateway and a guide for those eager to embark on a comprehensive literary journey, making it an invaluable addition to any personal library.