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Benny, a young boy of three, lies on the kitchen floor bleeding profusely. This was no accident, but the first assassination attempt. The assassins are not from Earth, sent from The Third Plane of Kalamar to kill the young child. Benny is no ordinary child. He is one of The Chosen, hidden on earth to escape the evil lord of darkness.

Three of the ever-popular Sheridan’s finest plays Born in Dublin in 1751, Richard Brinsley Sheridan was a theatre impresario, statesman and the most celebrated playwright of his time. His brilliantly witty comedies of manners have become part of the literary canon, and are frequently performed...

Die Gruselkabinett Box 42 beinhaltet die Hörspiele Die Toten vergeben nichts, Das alte Kindermädchen erzählt, Bisclavret, Flaxman Low - Der Fall Hammersmith.

A disturbing, darkly funny fictionalization of the life of Fred A. Leuchter, the garage tinkerer turned execution authority who became a darling of the neo-Nazi movement, and subject of the Errol Morris documentary, Mr. Death. He comes to fix your photocopier, but really, Fred’s an inventor...

“He was born with a gift of laughter and a sense that the world was mad … “So begins this historical tale of romantic adventure. Andre-Louis Moreau is an orphan and cousin of the beloved Aline. He is raised by his godfather, the Lord of Gavrillac, and matures into an educated lawyer—while Aline sets her mind on marrying the rich but dishonorable Marquis de la Tour d’Azyr. But when Moreau’s closest friend is killed by the Marquis in a duel, Moreau vows vengeance. After publicly denouncing the aristocracy and stirring up the crowds, Moreau is forced to go into hiding.

Cunning. Corrupt. Charismatic. The degenerate characters in this collection shun conventional morality, and will stop at nothing to get what they want... These five sensational dramas, set in locations ranging from 16th century Venice to Victorian England, revolve around their unscrupulous actions – and the devastating consequences of the choices they make.

Introducing "The Midnight Whistle: 50 Epic Bedtime Stories From The World Of Soccer" – the ultimate bedtime companion for soccer enthusiasts! Here's why this book is an absolute must-have for a soccer fan! Immersive Adventures: Dive into 50 captivating tales set in the thrilling world of soccer, where every match is a chance for heroes to rise and legends to be born.

Step into the gripping world of intrigue and betrayal with "Eve Of Ides," an immersive audio drama that delves into the untold story behind the night preceding Julius Caesar's fateful assassination. Join Caesar, Brutus, and Antony at a feast where secrets are unveiled, and destinies are sealed. March 14, 44 BC. Elected Dictator of Rome, Caesar is about to embark on a new war in the East to avenge an old friend. With just one meeting of the Senate standing between him and his foes, Caesar attends a farewell dinner.

We are going back to Spain on holiday! What are we going to see and learn next? What a great opportunity to meet new people and to learn some new words and phrases. On this holiday we’re going to be going to beach, enjoying some tasty food, and learning more about Spanish culture. This interactive adventure is written to help young children confidently learn new language skills, while having some fun along the way. During the course of this action-packed hour children will learn further Spanish skills focusing on buying and ordering, as well as making new friends.

Some would say the Market is the last authentic part of the city centre. This northern city has reinvented itself as a business and financial centre, bristling with designer shops and bars. A cosmopolitan, twenty-four hour city. Yet slap bang in the centre the Victorian City Market remains what it has always been; a place where you can get anything and see anything - a place teeming with life. The market is the real face of the city - mucky, multicultural and magnificent.

In the sultry heart of New Orleans, a city haunted by the legacy of Jack the Ripper’s reign of terror in London, a new menace emerges. The year is 1918, and the Axman of New Orleans prowls the cobblestone streets, targeting the city’s large population of Sicilian immigrants. Retired detective Giancarlo Rabito is reluctantly drawn into the shadows, entangled in the pursuit of the Axman, challenging the wide-spread belief that the Mafia is responsible.

A Family Obsession is the fascinating result of Harry and Jamie sitting round the kitchen table, where they discuss, debate, select and celebrate all aspects of the game that have inspired them. Who are the men who impacted their careers and fired that all-consuming passion for football? This is a deep dive into the matches, the players, the managers and the changes that have spanned their two generations.

DCI Suzanna McLeod is a fighting fit and highly intelligent detective with brilliant analytical talents, who’s been favourably compared to Sherlock Holmes. Her Edinburgh-based team is legendary for being the UK’s best, so she has a reputation to live up to and a team to lead. Suzanna’s under pressure to catch the armed robbers before their success tempts them to more ambitious and dangerous missions. But she has to juggle two investigations when her magnifying glass is stolen. The Glass is a cherished heirloom entrusted to her care by her late great-great-uncle.

Sir Callan Clanmor of Glenarchy has lost himself in war to forget a wife he does not love and douse the pain of love for another who can never be his. But as events unfold around him he is forced to confront both his memories and pain... The Old Woman of the Stones is a romantic fantasy novelette set in a fictional world comparable to fifteenth-century Scotland with mythic elements based in Scottish folklore.

"Green Pastures: Ordinary Means of Grace for Ordinary Believers" is an introduction to the ordinary means of grace: the Word, baptism, the Lord’s Supper, and prayer.

Der berühmte Entfesselungskünstler Harry Houdini entgeht nur knapp einem Säureanschlag während eines Auftritts im Circus Busch in Berlin. Obwohl er einen begründeten Verdacht hat, wer hinter dem perfiden Mordversuch steckt, können die vermeintlichen Täter nicht dingfest gemacht werden. Sherlock Holmes und Dr. Watson weilen auch gerade in der Metropole und bieten ihre Hilfe an.