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The Master and Margarita is one of the most famous and best-selling Russian novels of the 20th century, despite its surreal environment of talking cats, Satan and mysterious happenings. Naxos AudioBooks presents this careful abridgement of a new translation in an imaginative reading by the charismatic Julian Rhind-Tutt. With War and Peace and Crime and Punishment among the Naxos AudioBooks best-sellers, this too promises to be a front title.

The Master of Ballantrae is a dramatic tale of rivalry, betrayal, and vengeance set in 18th-century Scotland. Two brothers—one noble and reserved, the other charming and ruthless—find themselves on opposite sides of history during the Jacobite rebellion. As their fates intertwine, the family is consumed by hatred, leading to a tragic and haunting climax.

The Stephen King Companion is an authoritative look at horror author King's personal life and professional career, from Carrie to The Bazaar of Bad Dreams. King expert George Beahm, who has published extensively about Maine's main author, is your seasoned guide to the imaginative world of Stephen King, covering his varied and prodigious output: juvenalia, short fiction, limited edition books, best-selling novels, and film adaptations.

Talented Gamemasters read speculative fiction to provide advice on how to run games within those worlds, borrow elements from those worlds for your own games, and recommend similar media to inspire your table top games.

Delve into the captivating memoirs of Frances Ridley Havergal, a renowned missionary and hymn composer. This podcast sheds light on her remarkable life and work. - Narrated by PamC.

With more than 50,000 copies sold, AlanFarley’s The Master Swing Trader has becomethe definitive guide for maximizing profitfrom short-term price moves. Now in hishighly anticipated companion volume, TheMaster Swing Trader Toolkit: The MarketSurvival Guide, Farley builds on his provenstrategies and techniques and delivers newtips for consistently beating the markets―today and in the future.The Master Swing Trader Toolkit is a powerfulapplication-oriented handbook that showsyou how to identify and grow wealth fromthe opportunities resulting from the steepmarket crash. Additionally, this ...

With more than 50,000 copies sold, Alan Farley’s The Master Swing Trader has become the definitive guide for maximizing profit from short-term price moves. Now in his highly anticipated companion volume, The Master Swing Trader Toolkit: The Market Survival Guide, Farley builds on his proven strategies and techniques and delivers new tips for consistently beating the markets―today and in the future.The Master Swing Trader Toolkit is a power ful application-oriented handbook that shows you how to identify and grow wealth from the opportunities resulting from the steep market crash. ...

Dive into the criminal underworld of 1883 New York City with Master Hand, a gripping murder mystery penned by Richard Dallas under a pseudonym. This captivating detective story also provides an exquisite snapshot of the era, making it a must-listen for both mystery lovers and history buffs. (Introduction by Delmar H. Dolbier)

In the intriguing world of the unknown and the mysterious, I found my calling. From a young age, the enigmatic and unexplained fascinated me immensely. Fortuitously, personal wealth allowed me to pursue my passion as a profession. Today, I am known among my circles as the unraveller of ghostly mysteries and the solver of haunted house enigmas. In this series, I will share intriguing stories of peculiar events, initially shrouded in mystery and appearing ominous. However, when examined with a scientific mind, they unravel to reveal understandable explanations.

Dive into the intriguing final years of Johannes (John) Gutenberg, the visionary behind the invention of the movable letter press. Set in the backdrop of Mayence, this podcast explores Gutenbergs life of poverty, his allies, adversaries, and the surprising reasons behind his financial struggles. This narrative was meticulously crafted by volunteers at Distributed Proofreaders in just two days, marking their 15th anniversary with the 50,000th published book at Project Gutenberg. (Narrated by Claudia Salto)

Rob, a young inventor, accidentally summons an electric fairy who gives him futuristic gadgets. Traveling the world, Rob encounters pirates, scientists, and danger in this imaginative sci-fi tale full of early tech and adventure.

Master of the World is a gripping techno-thriller by Jules Verne, in which Chief Inspector Strock investigates a series of bizarre incidents—an artificial volcano, an impossibly fast car, and a mysterious sea vessel. As he follows the clues, he discovers the work of a genius inventor who possesses a machine that can travel on land, sea, and air. Can Strock stop this dangerous mastermind before he takes control of the world?

In an unassuming package, a flawless diamond worth millions arrives at the doorstep of a diamond dealer, leaving him stunned. Soon, he discovers a startling truth - identical diamonds have been delivered to other dealers as well. A trail of mysteries unfolds - the origin of these diamonds, the identity of the sender, and the baffling reason behind it all. (Introduction by Dawn)

The Master Mind of Mars follows an Earth soldier who finds himself on Mars, learning the dark arts of suspended animation and brain transplantation. As he fights to rescue his beloved from an evil Martian ruler, he assembles a bizarre team of allies—including a resurrected warrior, a brain-altered beast, and an infamous assassin. A thrilling sci-fi romance filled with action and satire.

This audiobook is a fun and informative compendium for Stephen King fans - interviews, essays, and loads of facts and details about all of his work. Fascinating facts, trivia, and little-known details about the Master of the Macabre’s life and work, plus interviews, essays, and insights for King fans, from the casual to the fanatical!

In this one-of-a-kind guide, Million Breath unveils the secrets of the Japanese language and culture, focusing on expressions and idioms revolving around the concept of "breath." Whether you're a seasoned language enthusiast or a novice in Japanese studies, this book will deepen your understanding of everyday conversations and enrich your learning experience.

9 year old Avi, big fan of Dragon Masters series and Tracey West wanted his fellow Dragon Masters fans to experience and enjoy the series anytime through this audio book.

The new generations are so overwhelmed by new content, that they often do not have the time to appreciate the good old classics. Bram Stoker’s novel, Dracula, is a classic piece of literature. If you were to ask people what comes to mind when they think about vampires, most would be quick to reference Count Dracula or Stoker, his creator. Count Dracula has become an iconic figure in popular culture, and his name is now synonymous with vampire lore, having fully sunk his teeth into the horror genre.

Theft of the Master has been described as the Boys from Brazil meets The Da Vinci Code —Kirkus Private Investigator Al Hershey takes the reader across the globe in his search for a young woman's killer. Hired by the girl's parents to look into her "accidental" death Al finds he is in the middle of a more than a murder investigation. Modern day Nazis and a stolen renaissance sculpture all play a part in this intricate character driven tale of promises and deceit.

Nedward Simmons is living a regular Earth life when he stumbles across an artifact from an alien civilization. Its protective powers are more intriguing than useful to him, until the aliens themselves arrive. Unable to hand over the power he has unwittingly acquired, Ned decides instead to travel with them in an attempt to defeat the Anacron army, which threatens their freedom. But Ned soon learns that his Plasma Crystal is not the only source of mysterious power in the galaxy. Ned and his comrades must deal with a vast space armada, enemy Plasma Masters, and even a monster or two as they ...