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The latest puzzling mystery facing Jude Dee begins on the night of the Poo-yang dragonboat races in 699 A.D.: a drummer in the leading boat collapses, and the body of a beautiful young woman turns up in a deserted country mansion. There, Judge Dee—tribunal magistrate, inquisitor, and public avenger—steps in to investigate the murders and return order to the Tang Dynasty.

Mach dich auf den Weg in die Stadt des großen Königs und begleite den kleinen Pilger auf seiner unvergesslichen Reise! Das Buch, das Generationen von Christen inspiriert hat, erzählt für die nächste Generation!

In a tale brimming with intrigue and humor, a wealthy widow finds herself the target of various unscrupulous visitors eager to claim her vast estate and precious jewels. As the plot thickens, a cast of colorful characters emerges—neighbors, meddling acquaintances, loyal retainers, and a retired detective, all embroiled in a comedic chase for love, wealth, and a slice of the 1,000 acres. Join us for a delightful romp filled with unexpected twists and charming escapades. - Summary by ToddHW

In ANIOS Gezocht gaan Doris van der Heijden en Hester Elzinga op zoek naar een groep artsen die onmisbaar is in de zorg, maar steeds moeilijker te vinden lijkt: de anios – de arts niet in opleiding tot specialist. Toch staat deze functie onder druk. Doris en Hester starten de zoektocht naar deze jonge dokters: wie zijn ze, waar zijn ze, en wat drijft hen? In deze gefragmenteerde audio-serie verweven Doris en Hester gesprekken met a(n)ios, opleiders en experts met artikelen en observaties. Zo ontstaat een dynamisch en gelaagd beeld van wat jonge dokters momenteel ervaren. Ze spreken ...

Dive into a whimsical journey with Perkins, the Fakeer, where we explore three delightfully absurd cases of psychical transposition. Join the laughter as we follow When Reginald was Caroline, How Chopin came to Remsen, and Clarissas troublesome baby. If youre in the mood for lighthearted entertainment that offers a refreshing break from the serious, this podcast is sure to tickle your funny bone. Summary by Celine Major.

Two Salts On A Pod features a married couple having real conversations about anything, at any time. Come along as they discuss relationships, love, philosophy, spirituality, parenting, and the aha moments along the way. It’s honest, a little messy, and always a good time.

Loner detective Greyson Travers just found his latest client dead on the sidewalk. Left with only a cryptic coin and a victim no one knows, it’s a case he doesn’t want. When a corporation producing androids offers to fund his investigation, Greyson smells a setup, but a girl with a mysterious past may hold clues to the truth. Dangerous people move in the shadows of this city, and now Greyson is in their sights. But with a fast car and his sarcastic AI riding shotgun, he’s betting he can hunt down the killer before his time is up.

It’s not every day you're slapped on stage by two different women you've been dating for the last year. What sort of ballsy woman gets on stage and slaps a rockstar? Does nobody have self-control anymore? It may have been the talk of the Grammys. I was 33, hardly ready to settle down. Except now it's getting forced on me. Seaside, Oregon. My bandmates were more than happy to settle down, dig their roots into the sand, and start popping out kids. Meanwhile I was still enjoying life. Until now. I'm teaching freaking guitar lessons at the local studio for the next two months.

This complete three-book collection contains Swords & Stilettos, Daggers & Dresses, and Wings & Wars, starring Zoe Zabril, high school girl extraordinaire who will unite angels, nephilim, fairies, and werewolves to battle evil hell-bent on destroying the world.

He was my best friend...until he became my enemy, all within the span of one night. Bang. Bang. Bang. Bang. The rapid fire of gunshots became the soundtrack to my life. This is the Mafia. Lines are blurred. Choices are never black and white. And the life you thought you knew is one giant lie. He was dead. I didn't want his life to be in vain, so I tried to make something of myself. Tried and failed. Now he's back. Alive. And he wants me. Nobody ever said the Mafia played fair.

Cursed, numb, rejected, scorned, wicked, sinister, dark, and twisted...this is Tex Campisi's legacy. He killed his father in cold blood and lost his soul right along with him. He craves war more than peace, and he's about to take his place in history as the youngest capo dei capi in the Cosa Nostra - that is until someone stops him, saves him from himself. But the only person able to do that is Tex's best friend's sister, Mo Abandonato, and she just ripped his heart out and asked him to hold it in his hands while she put bullets through it.

Joyce loves Luca. Luca loves Joyce. Frank loves his family and will do anything to protect it, even if it means taking away his brother's reason for existing. Falling takes only one step, one movement of the chess piece, and in Joyce's fall she took more than just one heart with her. Go back to the beginning, where the drama of the Elect all starts. Go back to the first part of the story, where true love tried to conquer all. Where true love failed.

Toe Liefiediefie met haar Marilyn Monroe-gesiggie en Jane Fonda-lyfie in Huis Madeliefie land, roer sy iets in Hans se gemoed los. Nog ’n nuwe inkommer, Janneman Vermaak, ding egter om haar hart mee. Boonop wil hy Hans as leidsman in die tehuis onttroon. Maar iets aan dié opperse snoeshaan en die talentkompetisies wat hy reël is nie pluis nie . . .

Deze cursus biedt een toegankelijke introductie tot het Modern Standaardarabisch voor Nederlandstalige beginners, in de vorm of een audioboek met korte, helder uitgesproken verhalen. Het audioboek bevat eenvoudige scènes uit het dagelijks leven, zoals naar de markt gaan, een gesprek voeren, een maaltijd bereiden of een kleine gebeurtenis in de buurt meemaken. Elke Arabische vertelling wordt gevolgd door een duidelijke Nederlandse weergave, zodat luisteraars hun begrip kunnen controleren en nieuwe woordenschat in context kunnen leren.

Transformative technologies are converging, disrupting industries and society in mere moments. This is a tsunami of change, and the question is no longer whether we can adapt, but how individuals, organizations and institutions can ride it and build a future of abundance.

King Charles III is Dracula's distant cousin. Governments are hiding information about UFOs. COVID-19 came from outer space. These sound like absurd statements, but some are true, and others are misinformation. But what exactly is misinformation? Who believes and spreads things that aren't true, and why? What solutions do we have available, and how well do they work? This book answers all these questions and more.

How to Build a Rose-Colored Planet is a podcast about harnessing our collective humanity to create a brighter future.We explore what it means to love deeply, live intentionally, and act with empathy in a complex world. Each episode unpacks a core human value—like love, connection, or purpose—through stories, reflection, and shared wisdom that remind us what we’re made of.Our aim is to strengthen relationships, inspire growth, and nurture a world rooted in compassion and integrity. Together, we learn how to grow, connect, and give—one rose-colored choice at a time. Hosted on Acast. See ...

Witch Inside ! Le rock d’ici au féminin est un podcast porté par les journalistes et artistes belges Sarah Boom (Turquoise, Radar), Dominique Van Cappellen-Waldock (Baby Fire, Von Stroheim) et Jacques de Pierpont (Fume c’est du Belge, Rock à Gogo, Entrez sans frapper). Le podcast est l’occasion parfaite de la rencontre entre différentes générations de musiciennes, invitées à témoigner sur leur vécu passé et présent et à lever le voile sur les réalités de la scène rock alternative en Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles. Chaque épisode donne dès lors la parole à deux ...

Tristan Hansen word die engel van plesier genoem - 'n man wat R15 000 per nag vra en die land se mees invloedryke en wêreldwyse vroue soveel plesier gee dat hulle terugkom vir meer. Maar wanneer een van sy kliënte haar eie lewe neem, verander die plesierengel in 'n doodsengel, en bely sy kliënte die een na die ander wat agter toe deure gebeur het.

A wistful coming-of-age story with a haunting twist about four friends who spend their summer learning to become invisible—but disappearing comes at a cost. Four girls. Four girls skating home, both sides of the road, fearless. Four girls at the mouth of an infinite ocean, sugared and salted...