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The voyages of an Englishman carry him to a land of people six inches high, a land of giants, an island of sorcerers, and a land where horses are masters of human-like creatures.

A monster assembled by a scientist from parts of dead bodies is scorned for being ugly and swears revenge on his creator and the human race.

A collection of speeches and writings by Albert Einstein, originally published in 1954, in which he offers his insights and opinions on a wide variety of topics including the meaning of life, freedom, religion, education, politics, the Jewish people, and science.

In turn-of-the-century San Francisco, McTeague opens a quack dental parlor, but his wife's former suitor is jealous and exposes his malpractice.

The story of a man's way through the torment of Hell in his search for Paradise.

Contains fifteen of Kafka's best-known and most typical short stories.

Examines the arts, fashions, manners, and thought of Italy between 1350 and 1550.

Contains thirty-eight stories from the author's mellow, humorous, and ironic moods.