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London 1895 - Im kältesten Januar des Jahrhunderts wird auf der obersten Plattform des Watkins Tower in Wembley die nackte Leiche eines Mannes gefunden. Er wurde mit Handschellen an einen Stahlträger gekettet und ist erfroren. Als der Bruder des Opfers in einer Knabenschule in Blackheath einer spontanen Selbstverbrennung zum Opfer fällt und ein weiterer Verwandter bei einem Flugversuch ums Leben kommt, wird Inspector Swanson klar, dass jemand im Begriff ist, eine ganze Familie auszulöschen.

England 1895 - Oscar Wilde kämpft in London um seinen Ruf und seine Karriere, als sich in Oxford ein brutales Verbrechen ereignet: Ein angesehener Professor für englische Literatur wird in der Bodleian Library erschlagen aufgefunden. War es der Racheakt eines Studenten? Neid unter Kollegen? Oder liegt das Motiv vielmehr in einem alten, geheimnisvollen Buch, das seit dem Mord verschwunden ist? Chief Inspector Swanson und sein Team sind mit einem undurchdringlichen Netz aus Lügen, Verstrickungen und Intrigen konfrontiert.

Excellent biographies have been written about Clara Barton, Sarah Josepha Hale, Julia Ward Howe, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and Harriet Tubman, but their lives have never been looked at together as they intertwined with the Civil War narrative. Plumb compares and contrasts the qualities of the women to discover their common attributes for success and what was unique to each woman. Without leading troops in battle or wielding political power, these five women profoundly influenced the start of the war and its conduct throughout as North and South clashed.

Numerous life changes come with the territory of getting older - as we're reminded every day by anti-aging campaigns - but one change the media doesn't often mention is the need for a shifting approach to personal financial management. Personal Finance After 50 for Dummies, 2nd Edition offers the targeted information you need to make informed decisions regarding your investments, spending, and how to best protect your wealth. You've worked your whole life for your nest egg - why not manage it as effectively as possible?

An urgent, historically-grounded take on the four major factors that undermine American democracy, and what we can do to address them. While many Americans despair of the current state of U.S. politics, most assume that our system of government and democracy itself are invulnerable to decay. Yet...

Ausgangsbeschränkungen lähmen das öffentliche Leben. Die Furcht vor einer Ansteckung schränkt die Bewegungsfreiheit der Menschen ein. Der Feind ist unsichtbar. Er verbreitet sich epidemisch und bedroht die Welt. Bis ein Gegenmittel gefunden wird, bleibt es beim Lock-down. Im eigenen Körper eingeschlossen ist das Opfer im Kurzkrimi "Locked-in". Auch in den anderen vier Hörkrimis verfehlen tödliche Substanzen nicht ihre Wirkung. - Fünf Kurzkrimis für den Weg zur Arbeit, für Pendler in Bus und Bahn, beim Fitnesssport oder bei der Hausarbeit.

We’ve recorded some 400+ stories since 2015 here at HorrorBabble. This collection comprises some of our very favorites. From Blackwood's evocative "The Transfer", through to Smith's terrifying visit to the vaults of Yoh-Vombis, there’s something here to strike fear into the heart of any horror enthusiast....

What if understanding the law didn’t require a law degree? The People’s Law Book: Understanding Your Rights and Duties was written for one purpose: to give ordinary Americans a clear, trustworthy, and practical guide to the laws that shape everyday life.

Dive into a world of whimsical exaggeration with Of All Things, a collection of dry, deadpan humor that brings the everyday experiences of the common man to life. These stories, infused with wit and charm, are a heartfelt tribute to my late father, Michael Earl Sproule (1947-2023). Summary by Aaron Sproule.

Robert Benchley (1889-1945) was a celebrated writer, humorist, and actor who left his mark on the literary scene from the 1920s to the early 1940s. Hailing from Massachusetts, Benchley began his career in New York City, where he worked as an editor, critic, and columnist for many prominent magazines of his time. A notable member of the famed Algonquin Round Table alongside luminaries like George Kaufman, Dorothy Parker, and Harpo Marx, his wit and humor resonated with audiences, leading him to explore careers in radio and film in California later in life. Influencers of humor such as James ...

Hopi est un tigre en peluche anthropomorphisé, un robot-nounou comme il en existe tant d’autres. Il n’en avait pas vraiment conscience avant de découvrir une boîte rangée dans le grenier. Celle dans laquelle il est arrivé lorsqu’il a été acheté des années auparavant, celle dans laquelle il sera jeté une fois que l’enfant dont il s’occupe, Ezra Reinhart, huit ans, n’aura plus besoin de nounou. Tandis que Hopi réfléchit à son avenir soudain incertain, les robots commencent à se révolter, bien décidés à éradiquer l’Humanité qui les tient en esclavage.

We are being watched. That this statement no longer shocks is itself shocking. Post-Snowden, we know that the government - everywhere - has been reading our emails, listening to our phone calls, and watching whatever we do on the Internet. The only thing concealed is the nature of our watchers. In Watchlist, some of today's most prominent and promising fiction writers from around the globe respond to, reflect on, and mine for inspiration the surveillance culture in which we live.

Several years ago, Shalene Roberts sat with her two young children under the age of three, wrestling with thoughts about motherhood and wondering why it was so desperately hard. Pulling out her phone, she poured out her thoughts in a blog post entitled "When Mothering Is Hard and No One Sees."...

Afghanistan. Hitze, Staub – und Verrat. Wir schreiben das Jahr 2010: Der deutsche Offizier und Gebirgsjäger Kris Jäger begleitet eine Einheit der afghanischen Armee als Berater. Doch ein scheinbar routinierter Einsatz eskaliert, als einer der afghanischen Soldaten das Feuer auf seine deutschen Ausbilder eröffnet – ein tödlicher „Green on Blue"-Angriff. Bald steht fest: Der Angreifer handelte nicht allein. Es gibt ein Leck in den eigenen Reihen – ein Maulwurf, der sensible Informationen an die Taliban verrät.

Praying in Pine Straw immerses listeners in the raw, rollicking, and deeply human world of Alabama's camp meetings—a Southern tradition where fire-and-brimstone preaching echoed through pine forests and where faith was often accompanied by contradiction. From "treeing the Devil" to "holy laughter," these revivals blended heartfelt worship with all the complications of human nature. 

Dive into the enchanting world of Robert C. Leslie (1826-1901), an artist and writer whose deep-seated passion for the sea blossomed during the Great Age of Sail, long before steamships transformed maritime travel. In this captivating narrative, Leslie reflects on his journey of love for the ocean, navigating from wave to wave and boat to boat. He recalls the early days of single-handed small boat sailing, a time when many amateurs hesitated to venture out alone. When I first began boating in the early forties [1840s], what is now called single-handed cruising was almost unknown among amateurs...

A new audiobook from the #1 New York Times bestselling author that reveals the secrets to successful lifelong weight loss Millions of followers already know that the Atkins Diet really works . . . and new, important studies from leading universities agree. Where, in the past, the Atkins Diet has...

In Winning through Failure, by C. Robert Banovac, listeners dive headfirst into the author’s candid and relatable journey, riding the rollercoaster of highs and lows in both life and business. Infused with wit and wisdom, each chapter offers practical insights and hard-earned lessons from the author’s personal experiences, providing readers with inspiration and actionable takeaways to apply in their own lives. Winning through Failure serves as a navigational tool through life’s unpredictable terrain with resilience and optimism.

Exzellent recherchiert und erschreckend real – Dieser Thriller entführt Sie in die unsichtbare Welt deutscher Spezialeinheiten! Das Autorenduo C. A. Roberts schuf dank seines Insiderwissens über die Bundeswehr, Polizei und Nachrichtendienste die hyperrealistische Vision einer Bundesrepublik Deutschland am Abgrund. Nur die Veteranen und Scharfschützen Kris Jäger und Griffin MacDonald können noch verhindern, dass eine Terrororganisation die Kontrolle über Teile Berlins an sich reißt. Nach Jahren als „Contractor“ in Syrien und anderen Krisengebieten, freut sich der langjährige Veteran Kris Jäger auf seine Rückkehr nach Deutschland.

In the tradition of Robin Cook, Michael Crighton, and Samuel Shem, The Long White Coat is a story of medicine’s power, arrogance, and fallibility, based on real and painful clinical experience, told with humor and compassion. One editor, James O’Shea Wade, said, “The Long White Coat may convince the appalled and enthralled listener to never, ever go near a hospital again unless, like all the patients and doctors in this compelling narrative, they have no choice.