Bierce: 383 books

Ashes of the Beacon Of the many causes that conspired to bring about the lamentable failure of “self-government” in ancient America the most general and comprehensive was, of course, the impracticable nature of the system itself. In the light of modern culture, and instructed by history,...

Tales of spooks and spirits that have taught generations of readers what it means to be afraid of the dark—by authors from H. G. Wells to Willa Cather.   Before movies, television, and teams of high-tech “ghost hunters” running around darkened houses, there was only one sure-fire way to scare...

A timeless anthology of chilling tales known to torment the mind and stir up nightmarish visions that can never be unseen. Ghosts, murder, demonic possession, and psychological terror: these are just some of the subjects explored by the unparalleled writers in this superb collection. Lovers...

The question "Does civilization civilize?" is a fine example of petitio principii, and decides itself in the affirmative; for civilization must needs do that from the doing of which it has its name. But it is not necessary to suppose that he who propounds is either unconscious of his lapse in logic or...

This is an electronic edition of the complete book complemented by author biography. This book features a table of contents linked to every chapter. The book was designed for optimal navigation on the iPad, Nook, PDA, Smartphone, and other electronic readers. It is formatted to display on all electronic devices including eReaders, Smartphones and other Mobile Devices with a small display.

e-artnow presents to you this meticulously edited thriller collection, formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Excerpt from Content: Arthur Conan Doyle: Sherlock Holmes Series True Crime Stories Edgar Wallace: Four Just Men P.-C. Lee The Angel of Terror…...

¡Este libro contiene un indice interactivo que harán la lectura un verdadero placer! Se desarrolla durante Guerra de Secesión de los Estados Unidos en el Río del Búho al norte del Estado de Alabama. Un hacendado sureño, Peyton Farquhar, se entera por un soldado presuntamente confederado de que...

pubOne.info thank you for your continued support and wish to present you this new edition. Ghosts are the true immortals, and the dead grow more alive all the time. Wraiths have a greater vitality to-day than ever before. They are far more numerous than at any time in the past, and people are more interested...

A masterpiece, written almost as a modern folktale. Follow the tale of the monk Ambrosius as he meets the shunned Benedicta, the local hangman's daughter. Ambrosius becomes embroiled in a dark and twisted tale of love, assault and the sins of the past.

pubOne.info thank you for your continued support and wish to present you this new edition. author of “tales of soldiers and civilians, ” “can such things be? ” “black beetles in amber, ” etc.

The story of a civil war soldier being hung for his conviction in fighting for the other side.  He is freed when the rope breaks and he plunges into the river below.  He struggles for freedom, home and family.  This story is used often times to illustrate a successful story telling technique which includes adding an unexpected twist to the plot.