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Two of the greatest science fiction classics of all time...in one collection! H.G. Wells (1866 -1946) - the master of the genre - created his "scientific romances" and set the standard for futuristic literature that also teemed with both social commentary and a prescient view of the world to come.

Inside this collection of timeless masterpieces, you’ll find three of Dostoyevsky’s most famous works - the gripping, drama-packed The Brothers Karamazov; a powerful account of a naive prince returning to his homeland and finding a world ready to take advantage of him in, The Idiot; and finally, a deep and thought-provoking novel about an impoverished student who, upon pushing himself to murder to get by, struggles with the guilt and ramifications as his actions and beliefs haunt him in the 1866 novel Crime and Punishment.   

Solve the Egyptian equation, witness the Montague murders, fear the Legend of Loch Logarth, and close Holmes' final chapter. All four original Sherlock Holmes scripts of The Holmes and Watson Series, written and performed in the style of the classic Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce films. Audiobook is further enhanced with atmospheric music and sound effects.

In F. Scott Fitzgerald's first novel, This Side of Paradise, Fitzgerald closely examines post-World War I American culture. Published in 1920, the tale follows Amory Blaine, a Princeton man, and his quest for true love in his adolescence and early adulthood. Blaine leaves the comforts of home to pursue higher education and the affections of Isabelle Borge. However, he soon becomes disenchanted with the tryst and is called to serve in the war overseas. When he returns, he finds himself back in love but playing outside of his league with Rosalind Connage.

This is a summary of The 4-Hour Body, which is is a one-stop shop for attaining the body you've always wanted. Author Tim Ferriss is a Princeton grad, national kick-boxing champion, former owner of a sports nutritional supplements company, and has dozens of friends who specialize in various forms of athletic training, competing, and nutrition. It is very evident that Tim knows what he's talking about when it comes to health and fitness.

This is a summary of Siegel and Bryson's The Whole-Brain Child 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind.

This is an audio summary of the classic book Confessions of an Advertising Man by David Ogilvy, legendary advertising copywriter and businessman. 

If you're into self-help and personal development, you've most likely come across the terms stoicism and stoic philosophy a lot these days. Unlike a fancy-sounding pop psychology trend or personal development quick fix, stoicism is a powerful ancient Greek philosophy concept.

The Art of War remains the most influential strategy text in the world. Originally written by Sun Tzu (a Chinese military strategist), The Art of War is an ancient Chinese military treatise dating from the 5th century BC. Countries from across the world have incorporated aspects of The Art of War into their own military. In modern times, The Art of War is studied and analyzed by people from across the world for insight into strategic leadership and decision-making skills.

Elon Musk, Bill Gates, and Warren Buffett. Though these three men have found immense success at different times and in different fields, their stories share much in common. In this audiobook, we’ll take a closer look at each of these men to see what they believe led to their success.

Written sometime between 120-180 AD by Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, Meditations has had a lasting literary power for centuries. Aurelius explores his personal exploration through Stoicism and how it impacted his time as a warrior and eventual emperor of the Roman Empire. Though his tenure was riddled with challenge, Aurelius found solace in his practice of stoic philosophy. Meditations serve as the personal account of his reflections, philosophy, and commitment to personal and professional contentment.

Congratulations on finding your ultimate travel guide to Hawaii! So you’re going to Hawaii? Lucky you. Your friends and family will sure be jealous because you’re going to one of the best place on earth! As a traveler myself, I’ve been lucky enough to travel to Hawaii, and my goal for this book is to give you all the useful, practical information about Hawaii so you can enjoy your travel to the fullest! With accurate, up-to-date information, this book will take you along the scenic trails of Hawaii to provide you with the best vacation ever. From the most luxurious resorts to affordable albeit comfortable inns, you will discover a plethora of stunning places, including those secret gems that are not normally publicized.

This is a two audiobook book bundle related to C++ programming and learning the Linux Operating System. Two manuscripts for the price of one! What's included in this 2 book bundle manuscript: "C++: Learn C++ Like a Boss. A Beginners Guide in Coding Programming and Dominating C++. Novice to Expert Guide To Learn and Master C++ Fast". "Hacking University Senior Edition: Linux. Optimal beginner's guide to precisely learn and conquer the Linux operating system. A complete step-by-step guide in how the Linux command line works."

David Waterhouse holds one of the highest IQ scores possible…and you’re about to transform yourself into a living Sherlock Holmes with super genius intelligence - fast! 

This is a summary and analysis of "The Myth of Sisyphus". "The Myth of Sisyphus" is a 1942 philosophical essay by Albert Camus. The English translation by Justin O'Brien was first published in 1955. In the essay, Camus introduces his philosophy of the absurd: man's futile search for meaning, unity, and clarity in the face of an unintelligible world devoid of God and eternal truths or values. Does the realization of the absurd require suicide? Camus answers: "No. It requires revolt." He then outlines several approaches to the absurd life.

Do you want to know how the United States became the world power it is today? Hear about the 50 most important events in American history, from the first immigration to the only remaining world power after the Cold War. This book will give you a comprehensive overview of US history. Author James Weber did the research and compiled this huge list of events that changed the course of this nation forever. All the major wars and conflicts from the American Revolution until the Iraq War are included.

The Brothers Karamazov is a passionate philosophical novel set in 19th-century Russia, that enters deeply into the ethical debates of God, free will, and morality. It is a spiritual drama of moral struggles concerning faith, doubt, judgment, and reason, set against a modernizing Russia, with a plot that revolves around the subject of patricide. Dostoevsky composed much of the novel in Staraya, Russa, which inspired the main setting. Since its publication, it has been acclaimed as one of the supreme achievements in world literature.

George Horace Lorimer was an American journalist and author. He is best known as the editor of The Saturday Evening Post. During his editorial reign, the Post rose from a circulation of several thousand to over a million. He is credited with promoting or discovering a large number of American writers, e.g. Jack London. Letters from a Self-Made Merchant to His Son has been widely praised and is full of timeless advice everyone can learn from.

Sam Harris was born Samuel Benjamin Harris on April 9, 1967, in Los Angeles, California. He was born to parents Susan Spivak and Berkeley Harris. His father, Berkeley, was an actor. He appeared in a variety of television and film genres but mostly specialized in Westerns. His most notable film was the 1965 Civil War drama, Shenandoah, which starred Jimmy Stewart. Harris' mother, Susan, worked behind the scenes in television and created a number of shows, including some that became iconic, like The Golden Girls.

The face of Microsoft and a man now worth $92.3 billion, Bill Gates has a lot to teach us about hard work, success, kindness, unkindness, ruthlessness, tenacity, intelligence, and philanthropy - more so than might be apparent from looking at the easygoing, oft-smiling Gates. Now is as good a time as any to try and understand how a geeky kid (said with the utmost respect) from Seattle became such an ambitious and bold revolutionary in the tech world. I will do so by pointing out a few facets that I think are the most important parts of Gates' career and personality.