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1872. Marguerite has fled to London, leaving behind a traumatic past in Paris. When she is offered work as a cook for mysterious French widow Madame Riel, she seizes the chance to start afresh. But as soon as Marguerite arrives, she is stifled by the tension in the house and before long she comes to resent her stingy and volatile employer, as well as her unfriendly housemaid. Just as Marguerite is about to resign, Madame Riel’s beautiful actress daughter Julie returns to the house and charms her into staying.

Author Jay Vickers would like nothing more than to be left alone so he can finish his next book. But "there's something strange going on," as his peculiar neighbor, Horton Flanders, says. The market is filling with new inventions that supposedly last forever-cars, razors, cigarette lighters, and more. Individuals and whole families are disappearing. Soon, even Mr. Flanders vanishes-but not before leaving Vickers a note.

Forestry student Jerry Conklin is fly-fishing when something huge lands on his car, crushing it into the earth. It looks like a big black box-about fifty feet high and two hundred feet long-and the object stirs up quite a commotion among the townspeople of Lone Pine, Minnesota. One of them even shoots at it-and quickly pays for it with his life.

No margin--no mission! What does it take to bring financial justice to communities of color? Cliff Rosenthal, shaped by the movements of the 1960s, fought for decades against government indifference and systemic bias finally seeing change come after the death of George Floyd. Michael McCray, a renowned whistle-blower, led an unprecedented court challenge to the unjust federal termination of his fraternity's Kappa Alpha Psi Federal Credit Union.

Since the dawn of mankind, immortality has been the ultimate reward. But by the year 2148, it requires no act of faith to believe in an afterlife. Forever Center promises to bring people back to a life beyond death. Now everyone spends their lives in poverty, giving all their money to Forever Center to ensure their happiness and comfort in the next eternal life.

and in the end… No matter what, It’s All Mishegoss!

Das nur zur Tarnung existierende Literarische Büro von Romney Pringle erhält seinen ersten Auftrag: Ein Pfarrer bittet Romney Pringle darum, einen Stellvertreter für ihn zu suchen, damit er in den Schottischen Highlands auf Recherchereise für ein Buch gehen kann. Statt nach einem echten Geistlichen zu suchen, übernimmt Pringle diese Rolle kurzerhand selbst und lernt als Prediger Charles Courtley den Maharajah von Satpura kennen, der gerade in der Region zu Gast ist.

Beginning with the unforgettable title story—a wry and chilling horror tale about cloning and alien invasion that inspired the classic teleplay "The Duplicate Man" from the television series The Outer Limits—Simak propels the listener on a breathtaking journey across the galaxies and into the future. He then enthralls us with the strange chronicle of twin siblings, one tied to the Earth, the other drawn to the stars; imaginings of a volatile reunion of two former enemies who must join forces on Jupiter's moon or face extinction; and the story of a house in the middle of nowhere.

On the heels of a divorce, a mid-list mystery writer returns to his hometown in Central Connecticut and is dragged back into a decades-old unsolved case involving former missing classmates to expose the horrific secrets of a quaint, idyllic New England town. Fusing the modern domestic psychological thriller with popular unsolved mysteries (Girl on the Train meets In Cold Blood), this meta blend of true crime and fiction plays with expectations and perspective before its mind-blowing conclusion.

No science fiction author was more highly regarded than Grand Master Clifford D. Simak, winner of numerous honors. One of the genre's premier literary artists, Simak explores time travel and time engines; examines the rituals and superstitions of galactic travelers who have long forgotten their ultimate purpose; and even takes fascinating detours through World War II and the wild American West in a wondrous anthology that no science fiction fan should be without.

The podcast 'The Controversial Morning Show', hosted by Kaya Clifford, is a weekly podcast with episodes aired in the morning. The show talks about "controversial topics", which can mean anything depending on the listener. But, in general, a "controversial topic" would be a topic that could be debatable or one-sided that could potentially upset some people out there in the world. But on this show? We don't care. Don't get us wrong, it can be controversial, but we are always open minded and willing to learn and be educated. The host, Kaya Clifford, offers personal insight and analysis. Enjoy :)

Ollie Tucker, a recent college graduate and student of philosophy, is obsessed with truth and the source of knowledge, questioning the validity of everything he hears from his parents, his girlfriend, and even the voices inside his head. In pursuit of the truth and life’s deeper meaning, he invents an alter ego, Oliver, who lives the adventurous and exotic existence Ollie cannot. But Ollie has another problem—a repressed memory of his uncle Scotty that threatens to derail his life, his relationships, and his sexuality. But the memory is a blur.

Welcome to Meant For More, the world’s most empowering Movement leading millions of heart-led purpose-seekers, like you, from feeling insignificant to invincible.I believe that millions of people are waking up every morning knowing they were made for more. They are fed up of watching others achieve their dreams and feel like they are just killing time, which is killing their dreams, killing their confidence and it’s killing them… but it doesn’t have to be this way. As a result of empowering thousands of leaders and CEO’s over the last 20 years to change their lives, I realised it ...

Welcome to Meant For More, the world’s most empowering Movement leading millions of heart-led purpose-seekers, like you, from feeling insignificant to invincible.I believe that millions of people are waking up every morning knowing they were made for more. They are fed up of watching others achieve their dreams and feel like they are just killing time, which is killing their dreams, killing their confidence and it’s killing them… but it doesn’t have to be this way. As a result of empowering thousands of leaders and CEO’s over the last 20 years to change their lives, I realised it ...

In this breathtaking adventure, featuring colorful characters from showbusiness alongside royalty, the IRA and even Pablo Escobar, Clifford Thurlow reveals Keith Cheeseman's incredible true story for the first time.

Making and maintaining lasting changes in nutrition and fitness is not easy for anyone. Yet the communication style of a health professional can make a huge difference. This audiobook presents the proven counseling approach known as motivational interviewing (MI) and shows exactly how to use it in day-to-day interactions with clients.

Romney Pringles alter Bekannter John Windrush besucht ihn in seinem Büro und bittet um seine Hilfe: Eine seiner Cousinen steckt in Schwierigkeiten, weil sie einen Brillant-Stern als Pfand verliehen hat. Damit ihr Ehemann das Fehlen nicht bemerkt, erhielt sie eine geradezu perfekte Nachbildung aus Simili-Brillanten. Doch als die echten Brillanten gestohlen werden, droht das diskrete Pfandgeschäft aufzufliegen und sie in Erklärungsnot zu geraten. Romney Pringle macht sich also auf die Spur des Brillanten-Diebs – und die führt ihn auf eine Fähre nach Rotterdam.

After a night out on the town, Parker Graves returns home to life-threatening danger. The science reporter for the local newspaper barely misses a bear trap sitting on his doorstep. Then, the object transforms into what looks like a bowling ball and rolls off into the night all by itself. He begins to obsess over the question—Who put the trap there? And why? The following day, there is strange news floating around at the newspaper office. Someone with limitless funds is buying up hundreds of homes and businesses, only to close them up and tear them down.

Romney Pringle wird im Urlaub an der englischen Ostküste von einem alten Mann für einen gewissen Herrn Coatbridge gehalten, dem er zum Verwechseln ähnlich sehen soll. Als Pringle erfährt, dass ein guter Freund dieses Herrn Coatbridge in eine Heilanstalt gebracht wurde, weil er dem Wahnsinn verfallen sein soll, wird er neugierig. So macht er sich in der Rolle seines Doppelgängers auf, die Geheimnisse dieser Heilanstalt zu erforschen – und bestenfalls selbst Profit aus der Geschichte zu schlagen.

Experience the heartwarming humor of "The Aldrich Family," a classic radio series that captures the joys and challenges of family life. Follow the hilarious adventures of Henry Aldrich and his family as they navigate everyday situations with charm and wit. Perfect for fans of vintage comedy and wholesome entertainment, each episode offers a delightful glimpse into the golden age of radio. Discover why "The Aldrich Family" remains a beloved favorite.