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Toby Stephens stars in this BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation of Raymond Chandler’s second Philip Marlowe mystery.Fast-talking, trouble-seeking private eye Philip Marlowe is a different kind of detective: a moral man in an amoral world. California in the ’40s and ’50s is as beautiful as a ripe fruit and rotten to the core, and Marlowe must struggle to retain his integrity amidst the corruption he encounters daily.In ‘Farewell My Lovely’, Marlowe has a chance encounter with a not-so-gentle giant outside Florian’s nightclub.

Arguably the greatest comedy duo in show business history, Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy delighted filmgoers and theatregoers for over 30 years. The public not only found Laurel's serene simpleton and Hardy's pompous buffoon hilarious, but they also thought of them as friends. Laurel and Hardy may have been nitwits, but they were loveable nitwits.

Down-and-out drunk Terry Lennox has a problem: his millionaire wife is dead and he needs to get out of LA fast. So he turns to his only friend in the world: Philip Marlowe, Private Investigator. He’s willing to help a man down on his luck, but later, Lennox commits suicide in Mexico and things start to turn nasty. Marlowe finds himself drawn into a sordid crowd of adulterers and alcoholics in LA’s Idle Valley, where the rich are suffering one big suntanned hangover. Marlowe is sure Lennox didn’t kill his wife, but how many more stiffs will turn up before he gets to the truth?

Mastering vocabulary doesn't have to be overwhelming. Even if you've faced hurdles before, you'll discover that expanding your vocabulary is simpler than you might think. Recent studies have shown that those who engage in structured, consistent vocabulary exercises significantly improve retention and communication efficiency.

Having thousands of followers is a good thing in Hollywood…unless they want to eat you. The infection rages on, spreading faster than a viral tweet as our ragtag group of celebrities struggle to find a way out.

In a noisy world of free templates and copycat marketing, looking and sounding like everyone else can literally destroy your business. What you need is a paradigm shift that positions you with not only what to do, but also why it works. If you want high-value clients, you need to build high-value, authentic relationships. The Big-Ticket Clients framework will give you the clarity and tools you need for that task.

In The Serpent Fire, Raymond A. Bernard, PhD, explains the ins and outs of kundalini, with an eye towards its many rejuvenating benefits for modern men and women.

A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK A “thoroughly captivating biography” (The San Francisco Chronicle) of American icon Arthur Ashe—the Jackie Robinson of men’s tennis—a pioneering athlete who, after breaking the color barrier, went on to become an influential civil rights activist and...

Where did writing, culture, and agriculture begin? The Middle East is the cradle of civilization - where humankind once roamed in small groups of hunter-gatherers and foraged for food and shelter, then learned to plant crops and build structures. Today, we are an advanced civilization that has conquered the skies, oceans, and even the moon. To understand how this transformation occurred, take a brief trip back into the history of the Middle East, where it all began.

During their colorful careers battling crime and villainy, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson encountered the most bizarre mysteries. In this latest volume, they set out to solve three of the most unique puzzles ever put before them. Two bodies are unearthed during the excavations beneath an old church and Holmes soon determines both are the victims of foul play, one recently and the other well over 100 years prior.

A brand new BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation of a classic Raymond Chandler mystery featuring private eye, Philip Marlowe. Marlowe is now married, living in the resort town of Poodle Springs. Once again, he sets himself up as an investigator and soon finds himself in the middle of blackmail and murder....

Serial Innovators: How Individuals Create and Deliver Breakthrough Innovations in Mature Firms zeros in on the cutting-edge thinkers who repeatedly create and deliver breakthrough innovations and new products in large, mature organizations. These employees are organizational powerhouses who solve consumer problems and substantially contribute to the financial value to their firms.

The saga of the Freedom Riders is an improbable, almost unbelievable story. In the course of six months in 1961, 450 Freedom Riders expanded the realm of the possible in American politics, redefining the limits of dissent and setting the stage for the civil rights movement. In this new version of his encyclopedic Freedom Riders, Raymond Arsenault offers a significantly condensed and tautly written account.

Take back control of your life with the revolutionary power of cognitive behavioral therapy! Are you sick and tired of your mind? Do you often find yourself worrying too much? Are you searching for profound psychological tools to help you begin reshaping the way you think? Then this book is for you.

Trabajar con la Ley presenta un enfoque práctico y espiritual para alcanzar el éxito y la realización personal mediante la comprensión y aplicación de leyes universales. Holliwell sostiene que la mente humana, al alinearse con principios como la Ley del Pensamiento, la Ley de Atracción y la Ley de Abundancia, puede transformar la realidad del individuo. A través de ejemplos claros y enseñanzas accesibles, el autor guía al lector a descubrir cómo sus actitudes, creencias y hábitos mentales determinan su experiencia vital.

Buku ini akan memberikan cara pandang yang benar tentang investasi saham, cara-cara analisis saham, serta strategi yang dapat diterapkan oleh investor. Semua akan dijelaskan secara ringkas serta padat dengan bahasa yang sederhana. Tiga strategi yang sangat penting untuk dimiliki oleh investor...

Musicians in progressive rock bands in Chicago are being murdered-one by one. The local police have no clues, but several of the musicians who fear they're next on the hit list claim that the killer is a ghost from the past-a woman who was reported missing and presumed dead for over thirty years! The Rockin' Security team is called into action. Spike and his partner, Suzanne, travel to Chicago to investigate the case, only to find that no one wants to talk. As Spikedigs deeper, he begins to unearth a lode of deadly secrets involving sex, psychedelic drugs, and, of course, rock ‘n' roll.

What's in your hand right now? God isn't looking for perfection - He's looking for your willingness to say YES! Just like Moses' simple staff became a tool for miracles, your ordinary gifts can become extraordinary in God's hands. You already have what it takes! #WhatsInYourHand #GodsCall #OrdinaryToExtraordinary #FaithChallenge #Moses #Exodus4 #ServeGod #ChurchLife #Faith #Trust #GodsWill

Surviving the harsh winter, the Wally’s Club group finds themselves split apart once again. Some find a community full of smiling faces, offering food, shelter and the promise of security. But is it a sanctuary…or a prison? Others find themselves on the run, seeking shelter from the infected while fighting for their own health and safety. One of them, however, battles something far more sinister.

This audiobook will show you how you can learn to declutter your life on many levels to achieve greater success and happiness in your life. It will show you how to declutter all the excess baggage in your life. It would also teach you the importance of contentment.