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Join Philo Gubb, a wallpaper-hanger with dreams of becoming a detective like his idol Sherlock Holmes. Enrolling in a correspondence course, he receives lessons and disguises through the mail, ready to tackle mysteries. However, Philo isn’t exactly the sharpest tool in the shed, nor does he look great in his costumes. Yet, his hapless charm leads him to stumble upon one case after another, ultimately solving each mystery in the most unconventional ways. Each story stands alone, so whether you dive into one or all, youll enjoy the whimsical adventures of Philo Gubb and his delightfully clumsy...

Join us for a delightful romp through the world of advertising, where Perkins and the narrator concoct hilarious promotions for some truly questionable products. This duo targets a gullible public, and rather than facing the typical downfall of con artists, they revel in their success, growing wealthier and more content with every scheme. Experience these amusing tales that turn the notion of morality on its head, as Perkins and Co. thrive in their charmingly dubious endeavors. (Summary by Arnold Banner)

Scarlett Mercer dreams of starting her own publishing company. But with no way to finance university, she might be stuck working in her aunt’s café indefinitely. When a chance encounter leads her to an extreme solution, she’s desperate enough to go through with it. Even if it means marrying a guy she’s only just met. What she doesn’t factor into her plans is how easily she gets overwhelmed. Soon, she’s struggling to navigate university life while living with a guy she barely knows.

American McKenna Manning is thrilled to start her new job as a nanny to an aristocratic family in London. Not only will she get to explore a new country, but she hopes to find a missing piece of herself while on English soil. What she never expected was to get a crush on her employer's brother, the dashing Viscount Brookstone. Of course, when one is rescued by a gorgeous man with a deep voice and British accent, McKenna knows she doesn't stand a chance. As she unpeels the layers behind the serious and scowling viscount, she begins to find her herself - and feelings for Phillip, too.

Chase Steele and Xander Copperfield are down on their luck, as similar as they are different, and ready for a love they didn’t even realize they’d been waiting on their whole lives.

This audiobook is a how-to guide and will provide you with all the information you need to be successful in your project sponsorship. It focuses on the three key areas of project sponsorship: stewardship, decisions, and results.

In this second series of Peacebeams for Kids we take you on a journey that will help you to worry less, smile more, and practice kindness to yourself and others. Designed to be helpful, soothing, and kind, these short meditations will help to lift your spirits, warm your heart, and remind you to smile as often as possible!

Great paying jobs in the Electrical Trade Industry ,with New Technology upgrades.

In a whimsical twist inspired by Lives of the Saints, the slothful and hapless Harvey Redding decides to abandon his junk-collecting ways to pursue a path to sainthood. However, with mounting debts owed to his sister, he has reluctantly placed his son Lem in pawn with her until he can find a way to repay what he owes. Will Harvey find redemption, or will his laziness lead him further astray? (Summary by Dale Barkley)

Liza Pound has pulled on one too many tails. And no-one likes their tail being pulled, especially tigers. In the grand scheme of things, the foxes were never a serious threat. But now there is a real threat, and they've taken notice of who is now their biggest threat.

All Emily wants for her wedding is a low-key celebration with family and friends. But with a best friend like Josie, it’s no surprise that there’s a touch of drama to the day. Meanwhile, Tara is dealing with problems of her own. In a bid to face up to her past, she sets out to make amends with her estranged father and reunite with her half siblings. Thankfully, she has James to support her when times get tough.

They call me the Royal Rebel. As the youngest princess, and daughter of the King's brother, I'm known for pushing boundaries. With fashion. With my family. With men. I don't play by their rules. I make up my own. That changes when I run into Colin Bennick at a wedding reception. With his title and connections, he's everything I've tried to avoid in a man. But with his sexy, dark-haired looks—and the ink on his forearm—he has definitely caught my attention.

Klabauter treiben normalerweise auf Schiffen ihr Unwesen. Doch der wohl berühmteste aller Klabautermänner sorgt in Meister Eders Schreinerwerkstatt für jede Menge Chaos. "Pumuckl und das Telefon"; "Meister Eder bekommt Besuch"; "Pumuckl und der Pudding"; "Pumuckl auf heißer Spur". Die Original-Geschichten stammen aus der Feder von Ellis Kaut. Stefan Kaminski erweckt die Figuren mit seiner einzigartigen stimmlichen Vielfalt zum Leben.

Discover the creative processes and intriguing inspirations behind the work of leading fantasy artist John Howe - conceptual designer on The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy - in this enhanced, immersive audiobook.

Sending his daughter off to college is the proudest day of single dad JaQuan Reynolds’s life. Everything took a back seat to raising her - including his career. He has no idea what comes next, but his newfound freedom is quickly curtailed by a crash deadline at work and the uptight, hovering presence of consultant Matthew Donaldson. He’s surly and insufferably sexy, and Jaq’s ready to check him out and write him off - right up until a work assignment forces them together.

A darkly comic tale about how winning the lottery can ruin your life. And it’s only downhill from there.... A support group for lottery winners? It shouldn’t exist. It was just a PR exercise. An afterthought. Nobody was actually supposed to turn up. Why, after all, would millionaires need support? But turn up they do, every Wednesday in a tired church hall in North London, among them an ex-builder, a model train fanatic, a well-spoken conman and now, downtrodden lawyer, Mark Jones.

The Cricket Library Podcast has the aim of providing a platform for people to share their stories of how the game of cricket has impacted their lives and the lives of others in a positive way. Guests range from people who have had a career in elite level cricket as well as cricket tragics from all walks of life.

Parvana es una chica afgana que acaba de perder a su padre. Sola, emprende la búsqueda del resto de su familia por un país desolado por la pobreza y la guerra. En su camino encontrará a otros dos niños, Asif y Leila, y a un bebé. La historia de Parvana (protagonista, también, de "El pan de la guerra", alandar 8) ofrece una visión honesta y solidaria de la situación en Afganistán, y del coraje y la esperanza de unos niños que luchan en circunstancias muy difíciles.

Dire Wolf Phego has a history. One that haunts him and holds him back in ways even he doesn’t want to admit. A mission for one of his brothers bring changes, though, and he’s going to have to figure out how to deal with his past if he’s ever going to have a future. Michaela likes to be needed. As the doctor of her pack, she’s used to being called out at all hours to assist on everything from accidents to baby deliveries.

There’s no escaping a Dire Wolf on the hunt...Dire Wolf Phego has a history. One that haunts him and holds him back in ways even he doesn’t want to admit. A mission for one of his brothers bring changes, though, and he’s going to have to figure out how to deal with his past if he’s ever going to have a future. Michaela likes to be needed. As the doctor of her pack, she’s used to being called out at all hours to assist on everything from accidents to baby deliveries.