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NBC University Theater initially started in Chicago with a remit to bring adaptations of classic novels, usually Anglo-American, to a radio audience. In its later years, it also included short stories and plays and went on to win the distinguished Peabody award. University Theater relied on excellent distillations of the novels and first-class acting alongside high production values.

Visiting Beijing in January 2020 to see his dying grandfather, the Canadian journalist Ethan Lou unknowingly walks into a state under siege. In his journey out of China and - unwittingly - into other hot zones in Asia and Europe, he finds himself witnessing the very earliest stages of a virus that will forever change the world as we know it.

L'amour fleurit parfois là où on ne l'attend pas. Beaucoup s'accordent à dire que l'amitié fille-garçon n'existe pas. Et pour cause ! Lorsque Loan et Violette se sont rencontrés, ce fut un véritable coup de foudre platonique. À cette époque, Loan était en couple avec Lucie depuis quatre ans, si bien qu'il n'avait d'yeux que pour elle.

Abandonnée, ballottée de famille d’accueil en famille d’accueil et habituée à ses longues discussions avec l’au-delà, Olympe a l’impression qu’au jeu de la vie, elle a tiré les mauvaises cartes. Néanmoins, elle met à profit son don de médium pour aider les victimes de phénomènes de hantise. Jusqu’à ce que l’âme d’un mystérieux défunt la pousse à accepter une mission loin de chez elle. Alors qu'elle intervient auprès d'un couple, une maison abandonnée attire son attention.

Against the backdrop of the Civil War, spirited Quenby Martin despises the monotony and restrictions imposed on women. Then, San Antonio’s most respectable widow befriends her. Unbeknownst to Quenby, her genteel companion harbors a life-threatening secret.

Prince, a charismatic (and lackluster) real-estate agent with a complicated past, gets a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make it to the literal top of the business—fly an advanced spaceship known as “The Kepler” to an alien planet, where he will resume his career as an intergalactic realtor—selling luxury homes to the ultra-rich and live like the king he always knew he was. But when the plan falls short, and Prince discovers the dark forces manipulating his life on Matlitodus, he finds himself in the middle of an intergalactic scheme.

Lucy Hale always wanted to make a name for herself. A name that people would associate with excellence, creativity and fun. She thought she had found her calling in the big city and was on her way to becoming a world-renowned food blogger...Until she got some tragic news that pulled her back to her small town. Can she still make a name for herself in Ivy Creek and survive the the suffocating attention of its citizens who think she's too big for her britches? Will she acquit herself in the court of public opinion and help to find the killer or become the killer's next victim?

Love is in bloom in this inspiring collection of romances. In these seasonal stories, meet a young Loyalist who discovers a wounded patriot hiding in her barn, forcing her to choose between turning him in or first nursing him back to health. When a king issues a one-year challenge between sisters, who will become the next queen and who will find love?

Scarlett steht kurz vor ihrem Ziel, eine der renommiertesten Anwältinnen in Chicago zu werden. Nach nur vier Wochen in ihrem neuen Job scheint alles perfekt - wäre da nur nicht Hudson Rhodes, der charismatische Seniorpartner und ihr direkter Vorgesetzter. Zwischen ihnen herrscht ein erbitterter Wettkampf, der sowohl im Büro als auch im Sitzungssaal tobt. Doch je heftiger ihre Auseinandersetzungen werden, desto mehr knistert es zwischen ihnen. Inmitten von Rivalität und Anziehung stellt sich bald die Frage: Was zählt wirklich im Spiel um Macht und Leidenschaft?

The story is set in a vibrant, lush meadow with tall grass, colorful flowers, and a variety of trees and plants. The meadow is home to many animals, making it a lively and dynamic environment. Sunny's determination to find his balloon shows children the importance of not giving up when faced with challenges.

Empower yourself with 'How Not To Get Caught Up In Unscrupulous Type People TRAPS (A Personal Guide to Being Persistent),' your essential guide to avoiding manipulative individuals and challenging situations. This book provides practical tools and strategies to help you identify red flags, establish firm boundaries, and stay emotionally resilient. Enhance your communication skills, trust your instincts, and seek reliable advice to maintain financial safety and cultivate positive relationships. Navigate life's adversities confidently and persistently protect yourself from evil influences.

In a thoughtful coda to this cautionary tale, the old China hand shares his thoughts about how to deal with the dragon today and in the future. Educating ourselves about the world's only other superpower is essential, he says. Both entertaining and eye-opening, Dancing with the Dragon is an excellent primer for doing just that.

Nach einer turbulenten Trennung hat sich Polizist Matthew Haldon in die Abgeschiedenheit seiner Hütte im tiefen Wald zurückgezogen. Umgeben von der Stille der Natur und seinen treuen Hunden, hat er sich in die Routine seines Jobs geflüchtet, ohne zu ahnen, dass das Schicksal ihm eine unerwartete Wendung bereithält Er rechnet nicht damit, die Liebe wiederzufinden, schon gar nicht mit der Frau, die er während eines Schneesturms am Straßenrand stehen sieht. Als Matt feststellt, dass Holly Cook nirgendwo hin kann, lädt er sie ein, in seiner Hütte zu übernachten.

The Final Frontier is a unique and striking exploration of the consistencies, common elements, and recurring themes associated with the Near-Death Experience. This examination is based on the accounts of 286 people who had the experience. Less than one-third of the respondents associated with this research had any knowledge of NDEs before their experience. Their NDEs' events, descriptions, and sensations do not differ in a meaningful way from those with prior knowledge.

Librarian Emma Baker, a young and childless widow, believes her dream to build a family is over. It’s been two years since a student accidentally stabbed Emma’s husband to death, and her grief has stifled any interest in romance—until she meets Pastor Luke Davis....

In this collection of poems, Mary Lou Kayser guides listeners through some of life's biggest moments. Falling in love. Working through grief. Healing old wounds. Losing someone dear to us. Deciding it's time to move on. Coming home to our truest and most authentic selves. These are some of the greatest human experiences. Each offers new insights into who we are, what we most desire, and how we can live an exceptional life.

Disaster strikes a wagon train en route to Texas, leaving 18-year-old Abby in charge of the survivors—all children younger than her. After an attempted kidnaping, the others convince her to disguise herself as a boy. Initially reluctant, Abby soon realizes life on the trail is much easier without bulky skirts. The disguise allows her to do things as "Abner" she couldn't do as Abby. It's intoxicating.

Livre audio réalisé d'après une adaptation de l'œuvre de la Comtesse de Ségur. « Raconte-moi une histoire de quand tu étais petite ». Ce que réclament si souvent les enfants à leur mère et à leur grand-mère, eh bien, la Comtesse de Ségur, née Rostopchine, l'a fait en publiant en 1859 Les Malheurs de Sophie. Pouvait-elle alors imaginer, dans son château de Normandie, en prenant la plume pour le plaisir de ses petits-enfants et des enfants de cette époque, que les lecteurs succéderaient aux lecteurs, de génération en génération ?

Finding a reason to live again after losing the love of your life, Henry and his beloved wife of almost 50 years, Edith, were preparing for their golden years when the unthinkable happened.

Jadzia Mills never wanted to be a killer, but when war erupts, she’s torn from her family and forced to join the military. When her best friend is killed, she embarks on a perilous cross-country journey, trying to stay ahead of the ones hunting her.