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Kipling’s classic tale taken from the Just So Stories. When all the other animals are learning their place in the world, the crab sneaks off and plays his own game. The havoc which ensues can only be put right with the help of a powerful magician.

Kipling’s classic tale taken from the Just So Stories. How a butterfly's dispute with his wife catches the attention of a sultan, who in solving the insect's dilemma, manages to sort out a problem of his own too.

When a carousing Englishman disgraces the consecrated effigy of Hanuman, a leprous "Silver Man" marks him with a hideous curse. The ensuing night brings new terrors to the house of the doomed man.

Kipling’s classic tale taken from the Just So Stories. Neolithic cave girl Taffy tries to send a pictorial letter home when her father breaks his fishing spear, but her message is hilariously misinterpreted, and a series of misunderstandings follows.

Kipling’s classic tale taken from the Just So Stories. Neolithic cave girl Taffy and her father work out a new way of passing on messages - and find that they have invented the alphabet.

Kipling’s classic tale taken from the Just So Stories. The stickly prickly hedgehog and the slow solid tortoise devise an exercise regime which will enable them to avoid becoming lunch for the painted jaguar. The effects surprise everyone, especially the painted jaguar.

Kipling’s classic tale taken from the Just So Stories. The whale likes to eat anything and everything in the sea, but when he attempts to swallow a shipwrecked mariner he finds himself outwitted. The mariner not only tricks the whale into giving him a free ride home, he also ensures that never again can he swallow anything larger than tiny plankton.

Kipling’s classic tale taken from the Just So Stories. Leopard is having trouble finding the other animals in the forest because they have camouflaged themselves. But he soon learns the advantages of having a patterned hide.

Brave little Rikki Tikki Tavi is a mongoose who finds himself the target of the deadly cobra Naga. Can the courageous little critter protect himself and the family he loves from the fearsome bite of the cobra?

Orphaned as a baby, human-boy Mowgli is adopted by wolves, befriended by Baloo the bear, and educated in the wonders and dangers of the Indian jungle. But the adventures of The Jungle Book don't end with the young man-cub and his unusual new family. Through tales of Kotick the White Seal, Rikki-tikki-tavi the mongoose, and others, listeners learn about courage and survival, rules and order, principles and morals, coming-of-age, and the thrill of self-discovery.

റുഡ്യാർഡ് കിപ്ലിങ്ങിന്റെ 'ദി ജംഗിൾ ബുക്ക്' എന്ന കഥയിലെ മുഖ്യകഥാപാത്രമാണ് മൗഗ്ലി. ബാല്യത്തിൽ കാട്ടിൽ...

റുഡ്യാർഡ് കിപ്ലിങ്ങിന്റെ 'ദി ജംഗിൾ ബുക്ക്' എന്ന കഥയിലെ മുഖ്യകഥാപാത്രമാണ് മൗഗ്ലി. ബാല്യത്തിൽ കാട്ടിൽ...

Detective stories existed for centuries before the concept of the detective itself—amateur or professional— was fully formulated, and tales of mystery and intrigue have been thrilling readers since ancient times. The Lock and Key Library is the classic overview of the history of the mystery genre, at once a rousing listen for fans of the unsolved and unknown as well as an essential literary resource for those seeking to understand the roots of modern pulp fiction. This volume is sure to delight and enthrall armchair detectives and fans of classic mysteries alike.

Un cucciolo d'uomo è l'unico superstite scampato all'attacco della temibile tigre Shere Khan. È accolto e protetto da una famiglia di lupi coraggiosi che lo si prendono cura di lui e lo amano come un figlio. Lo chiamano Mowgli. Da quel momento il cucciolo d'uomo entra a far parte del branco e impara a vivere secondo le leggi della giunga, anche per merito di due tutori speciali: un orso grigio, Baloo e la pantera più nera della giungla, Bagheera. Ma un brutto giorno, Shere Khan torna per rivendicare la sua preda!

Long ago, in the Time of the Very Beginnings, when the Eldest Magician was still setting the world in order, every animal was given its place and its play. The elephant shaped the mountains, the cow grazed the forests into deserts, and the turtle scattered islands across the sea. But one creature slipped away before his turn came. Pau Amma, the great King Crab of all crabs, crept sideways into the deep ocean and chose to play his own game.

Dive into a captivating collection of short stories from the renowned author of The Jungle Book, Kim, and Just So Stories. Each tale is accompanied by a thought-provoking poem, making this a delightful read for those who enjoyed If. Join us on this literary journey that blends narrative and verse seamlessly. - Summary by Stav Nisser.

Join Major George Cotter as he navigates the trials of public school, the rigors of Sandhurst, and the challenges of military life in India. Beyond the battlefield, he uncovers a captivating dream world that beckons him with extraordinary adventures. Experience his journey through two realms, both filled with excitement and discovery. (Summary by Liam Neely)

Dive into this captivating collection that features additional stories by Rudyard Kipling, spotlighting the beloved characters from Stalky & Co. While these tales were mysteriously left out of the original book, they offer delightful insights and humor reminiscent of adolescent life and the timeless struggles against adult authority. Among the highlights is Stalky, the inaugural story penned in 1898, which perfectly encapsulates the charm and wit of Kiplings portrayal of young boys. Regulus also delivers a hearty dose of humor, though it may feel more challenging to modern readers unfamiliar ...

In Bridge Builders, we explore a captivating tale of vengeance from the earth itself, embodied by Mother Gunga, the Goddess of the River Ganga. This narrative weaves together the story of humanitys attempts to confine her power and the subsequent fallout. As engineers set out to construct a bridge across the sacred River Ganges, a deeper vision unfolds—one that reveals the fading presence of the Gods as scientific progress takes their place. Within this opium-induced dream, Brahma awakens to a world where the divine may be dying, or perhaps, transforming. Join us on this enchanting journey ...

Published in 1890, this poignant novel follows the life of Dick Heldar, a passionate painter navigating the complexities of love, friendship, and the pursuit of his art. Set primarily in London, with significant events unfolding in Sudan and India, Dicks journey begins in his childhood and weaves through his experiences in war, his romantic entanglement with Maisie, and the challenges he faces as an independent man grappling with impending blindness. The story highlights the resilience of the human spirit as Dick confronts the trials of life and the inevitability of change. (summary by ...