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Dive into a captivating anthology of short mystery tales, each penned in distinctive styles by a unique lineup of eight diverse authors. This collection is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. - Summary by Carolin

Explores imaginative and futuristic themes, presenting stories that challenge perceptions and delve into the unknown realms of science and technology.

Explores imaginative and futuristic themes, presenting stories that challenge perceptions and delve into the unknown realms of science and technology.

Delve into the intriguing world of TikTok with our comprehensive collection of reports. Crafted for the Congressional Research Service, these reports illuminate the U.S. legislative debate around TikTok, exploring its history, operation, and the ongoing contention over its ban. Get an in-depth look at the legal aspects and legislative proposals concerning TikTok, and contemplate the potential consequences of its ban. Our oldest report dates back to June 30, 2023, while the most recent one was released on April 25, 2024. Join Elsie Selwyn on this enlightening journey.

Explores imaginative and futuristic themes, presenting stories that challenge perceptions and delve into the unknown realms of science and technology.

Presents tales filled with suspense and intrigue, each episode unraveling mysteries that keep listeners engaged and guessing until the end.

Dive into the captivating world of The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes, an iconic British TV series from the 70s that brought to life stories penned during the same era as Sir Arthur Conan Doyles Sherlock Holmes tales. This collection features twelve out of the thirteen narratives adapted into episodes for the inaugural season. Unfortunately, The Missing Witness Sensation by Ernest Bramah is not available due to copyright restrictions in the U.S., but you can find it in the Max Carrados Mysteries anthology. (Summary by Nullifidian)

Presents tales filled with suspense and intrigue, each episode unraveling mysteries that keep listeners engaged and guessing until the end.

Whilst Europe endured the Dark Ages in the 6th & 7th Centuries, devotees of Shiva and Vishnu in Southern India were creating the Bhakti Movement. Some of these exponents, as in our volume, were bestowed with the title of saint but some had the additional title of sant, swami or goswami. Broadly speaking, Bhakti poetry, as in Hinduism itself, is divided into ‘Nirguna’, the idea that the divine is formless as exampled by Kabir and ‘Saguna’, which interprets the divine as having physical form as captured by Mirabai.

Zizzle is a new short story bookazine for young minds. We have a unique taste in kids' fiction. As C. S. Lewis put it, "A children's story which is enjoyed only by children is a bad children's story. The good ones last." We believe all kids can develop a discerning taste for fine fiction. We pick stories that dive deep into meaning and defy category. We publish the type of kids' fiction that we grownups like to read ourselves.

The Gospel of Mark: Juliet Stevenson reads St Mark's account of the life and teachings of Jesus. Specially composed music is included. The readings were part of BBC Radio 4's series of 341 daily episodes of the Bible, broadcast in 1991 and 1992. Abridged by Michael Jones.

Offers dramatic narratives that delve into human emotions and experiences, each story crafted to resonate with listeners on a personal level.

Offers dramatic narratives that delve into human emotions and experiences, each story crafted to resonate with listeners on a personal level.

Offers dramatic narratives that delve into human emotions and experiences, each story crafted to resonate with listeners on a personal level.

A compilation of humorous shows ranging from slapstick sketches to witty banter and family sitcoms. This series highlights the timeless appeal of laughter and character-driven comedy.

A phonograph cylinder that plays on a loop for eternity, casting out ghostly spectres of violence; a centuries-old stew made of severed body parts; a bigoted woman working at an ossuary, the bones she watches over her only remaining friends; three siblings who set out to scatter their father's ashes, a man none of them could stand; and a hag stone sitting in the pocket of a witch. Uncanny and unsettling, wild and wyrd, the ten stories in this collection showcase the best of folk horror.

A compilation of humorous shows ranging from slapstick sketches to witty banter and family sitcoms. This series highlights the timeless appeal of laughter and character-driven comedy.

A compilation of humorous shows ranging from slapstick sketches to witty banter and family sitcoms. This series highlights the timeless appeal of laughter and character-driven comedy.

The Losses We Keep is a deeply moving collection of personal stories from women who have faced the heart-wrenching journey of pregnancy loss, IVF struggles, and the uncertainty of not knowing why they can't conceive. Jami, alongside eight other courageous women, shares her story and theirs, offering a raw and honest look at the emotional and physical challenges they have endured. This book is a beacon of hope, a source of solidarity, and a reminder that no woman facing these trials is alone.

Birds, Strangers and Psychos is a thrilling anthology that brings together the biggest names in mystery and crime fiction to pay homage to Alfred Hitchcock, the legendary filmmaker whose name is synonymous with suspense. Acclaimed editor Maxim Jakubowski curates 24 original short stories, each inspired by the mood, tension, and style that defined Hitchcock’s groundbreaking work.