Carthoris tried to support Thuvia, but himself commenced to slide and slip toward the ever-enlarging aperture. Better to cling to the smooth stone he kicked off his sandals of zitidar hide and with his bare feet braced himself against the sickening tilt, at the same time throwing his arms supportingly about the girl. In her terror her own hands clasped about the man's neck. Her cheek was close to his. Death, unseen and of unknown form, seemed close upon them, and because unseen and unknowable infinitely more terrifying. "Courage, my princess," he whispered cheeringly.

This anthology is a thorough introduction to classic literature for those who have not yet experienced these literary masterworks. For those who have known and loved these works in the past, this is an invitation to reunite with old friends in a fresh new format. From Shakespeare s finesse to Oscar Wilde s wit, this unique collection brings together works as diverse and influential as The Pilgrim s Progress and Othello. As an anthology that invites readers to immerse themselves in the masterpieces of the literary giants, it is must-have addition to any library.From Library JournalThis, the fourth in Burroughs's Martian series, is not expected to make B&B rich, but it does appeal to fans like company president Beth Baxter and Burroughs's faithful audience. Stan Winiarski takes on the narration. Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. ReviewCheck out these other great works (hundreds of volumes):Ultimate HandheldBible Library(121 volumes, 1 Million + Links)Ultimate HandheldClassic Library(more than 1000 works)Ultimate BibleStudy Suite(8 volumes, 1 Million + Links)Click here to see Hundreds of titles available from Packard Technologies

This volume in the Megapack series assembles classic Martian science fiction, including the first 5 volumes of Edgar Rice Burroughs' Barsoom saga (A Princess of Mars, The Gods of Mars, Warlord of Mars, Thuvia, Maid of Mars, and The Chessmen of Mars), plus six early Martian novels and stories: Edison's Conquest of Mars, by Garrett P. Serviss; Gulliver of Mars, by Edwin L. Arnold; A Martian Odyssey, by Stanley G. Weinbaum; Valley of Dreams, by Stanley G. Weinbaum; The Man the Martians Made, by Frank Belknap Long; and Black Amazon of Mars, by Leigh Brackett.