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Created by John Lloyd in 1977, The News Quiz has gone on to become one of the longest running panel games on BBC Radio 4. Originally hosted by Barry Norman, since then Simon Hoggart, Barry Took, Sandi Toksvig, Miles Jupp, Nish Kumar, Angela Barnes and Andy Zaltzman have taken up the chair. The satirical quiz show's panel of comedians and journalists trawl through news stories big and small to provide comedy, commentary, irony and irreverence. This is a brand-new collection of previously unpublished episodes taken from the archives

A superb collection of dramas guaranteed to thrill and entertain from best-selling author Peter Ackroyd. Set in the heart of London, these star-studded adaptations feature parallel investigations into killings across two centuries, black magic, haunted houses, holy ghosts and a stunning performance by Simon Callow as the magnificent Charles Dickens. Novelist, biographer and critic Peter Ackroyd has cemented his place at the heart of the culture and history of London. This fantastic collection is full of vitality from a world-class author and stellar cast.

The study of the apocryphal gospels, documents about the life or sayings of Jesus that did not become part of the New Testament, is a popular discipline among scholars that now fills several shelves of any respectable library. However, few consider the question of whether the Old Testament, also known as the Hebrew Bible, is "complete" and whether in antiquity there were other books besides "Genesis", the "Exodus" or "Judges", with different histories and unknown characters, that were excluded from the canon and got lost in the sands of time.

Born to a father plagued by bouts of drinking and depression, and surrounded by siblings with similar ailments, Alfred, Lord Tennyson, grew up believing that he must be a victim of hereditary illness, to the point that he believed he must never marry or father children less he perpetuate the suffering on future generations. With these thoughts always in his head, he turned his mind towards a near worship of romantic love, while at the same time repeatedly painting a tragic ending for his most cherished characters, many of whom seemed to die of a broken heart.

In Charles River Editors' History for Kids series, your children can learn about history's most important people and events in an easy, entertaining, and educational way. The concise but comprehensive book will keep your kid's attention all the way to the end. Includes Helen's writings and explanations about how she overcame her disabilities.

Caitlin O'Connell hides the scars of her past. Lost. Alone. Afraid. When she wakes up in the hospital, broken and bruised, Caitlin has no choice but to accept help from the Marchetti crime family...and the one guy she never thought she'd see again. Matteo Bellatoni wears his heart on his sleeve. Loyal. Determined. Devoted. Watching his best friends find love has left him wondering if he'll ever have that...especially since he's pretty sure he already let his soul mate slip through his fingers. When Matteo and Caitlin's paths cross unexpectedly, all those feelings come rushing back.

Between them, the three men in the fearsome Pierrepoint dynasty executed over 800 people during a career spanning more than half a century. Henry, his brother Thomas, and his son Albert, dispatched some of the most infamous criminals of the 20th century, and in the process earned a public notoriety that followed them throughout their eventful lives.

Sam Moses, a motorsports writer for Sports Illustrated, was assigned to go racing and write about what happened. Fast Guys, Rich Guys, and Idiots is a personal odyssey that peers over the cliff of change and into the pit of obsession. From small-time races to glittery grands prix, it lays bare the greed, lust, and desperation of every driver for time behind the wheel and a faster car. It explains the perfectionism behind taking a turn at the limit and describes the intoxicating thrill of stealing down the Daytona backstraight at nearly 200 miles an hour.

PJ Masks – jetzt nichts wie los! Denn in der Nacht sind wir ganz groß. Catboy, Eulette und Gecko müssen wieder einmal einen fiesen Plan des Schurken Romeo zu vereiteln. Dieser will in der Stadt mit Abrissbirnen eine Partie Flipper spielen. Das müssen die Pyjamahelden unbedingt verhindern! Und auch bei den weiteren Abenteuern ist wieder Teamwork gefragt. Die PJ Masks ziehen ihre Pyjamas an und verwandeln sich von normalen Kindern in Helden der Nacht. Sie müssen zusammenarbeiten, um die bösen Pläne der Schurken zu vereiteln und die Stadt zu retten. Es ist Zeit, ein Held zu sein!

It’s Founders Day in the once idyllic town, as well as the beginning of the festive holiday season. Contrary to the beautiful scenery, being the sheriff of Sweetwater is not quite as cozy as Spenser Song imagined. Nor did she think she would meet her match with her grumpy neighbor turned confidant, Ryker Makawi.

The Astor surname, one of New York’s most important family names for over a century, is synonymous with American aristocracy, a term that defies simple definition. Unlike Britain, where the term aristocrat had a definite meaning, the New York aristocracy was “at best a metaphor for high social status or prestige in a nation which had unequivocally rejected the mechanisms needed to create and sustain an aristocracy on the European model.”

The Emma Goldman Collection features over 300 letters, primarily written by Emma Goldman, although other anarchists, activists and thinkers are represented as authors. The collection includes typescript drafts of articles and letters by anarchists, publications, press releases, and ephemera. Many of the letter recipients are unnamed (as "Comrade") but the majority of the letters were directed to Thomas H. Keell, compositor and editor for the anarchist periodical Freedom.

Marat was the face of Volkov Industries. With his movie star good looks, he attracted class and money to the multi-billion dollar corporation, not to mention all the right PR. But being born with the face of an angel had its disadvantages. Expected to entertain associates, Marat’s activities were anything but celestial. And yes, it was exhausting. Sent on an errand to Sin City in the name of business, Marat needed a diversion. The curvy goddess serving drinks was exactly what this playboy billionaire craved.

PJ Masks – jetzt nichts wie los! Denn in der Nacht sind wir ganz groß! Catboy hört von einer Möglichkeit, seine Katzenkraft zu erhöhen und bittet Gecko & Eulette, ihm zu helfen. Doch in Wahrheit handelt es sich um eine List von Luna Girl, die Catboy in einem Mondrad gefangen hält. Wird die Neugier gewinnen? Die PJ Masks ziehen ihre Pyjamas an und verwandeln sich von normalen Kindern in Helden der Nacht. Sie müssen zusammenarbeiten, um die bösen Pläne der Schurken zu vereiteln und die Stadt zu retten. Es ist Zeit, ein Held zu sein!

I gave Braxton Smalls everything. I sacrificed myself and all I ended up with was a broken heart and a shattered soul. Now, I’ve got bigger things to worry about than an angry Eastpoint Heir hot on my trail. Brax may be the psycho who kidnapped me–but he’s nothing compared to the organization my brother works for. And me? I’m the monster ready to wreck them all.

Now in his landmark new audiobook, Defeating SAD, Rosenthal, who first described Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and is the foremost authority on the subject, offers an up to date guide to overcoming the miseries and that millions experience with the changing seasons. In his lively style, Rosenthal offers advice on how to identify, treat and overcome both winter and summer varieties of seasonal affective disorder, as well as the less severe yet bothersome winter blues.

Meet Atlas Warner, Mischa Jennings, Sam Kavan, Zeke Miller, and Nico Mitchell. They're the employees of Eye Candy Ink. Come along as they find and fall in love with their soulmates and grow as a family, as artists, and as people.

The Shamanic Journey: A Beginner's Guide to Journeying is written for the beginner or those relatively new to the shamanic journey practice. It is drawn from the wisdom gained through my own experiences with the journey, plus more than a decade of teaching individuals and groups, and in workshops. It contains answers to the most common questions asked, as well as suggestions and insights gained over the years.

Just two years after completing Crime and Punishment, which explored the mind of a murderer, Fyodor Dostoevsky produced another masterpiece: The Idiot. This time the author portrays a truly beautiful soul and one of Dostoevsky's greatest characters---Prince Muishkin, a saintly, Christ-like, yet deeply human figure. The story begins when Muishkin arrives on Russian soil after a stay in a Swiss sanatorium.

Ein liebeskranker Erzähler reist mit seiner Tochter in das verschneite Davos. Aus dem "Familienurlaub" wird eine vergnügliche Reflexion über die Auswirkungen der Moderne, des Skifahrens und der Tuberkulosepandemie. Auch spürt er der Geschichte nach, wie aus dem bettelarmen Bergdorf das Symbol des globalen Reichtums wurde. Und wie in Thomas Manns ›Zauberberg‹ stellen sich auch ihm inmitten der Schneemassen die wirklich schwierigen Fragen: Wie müssen sich unsere Lebensweisen ändern? Welche Welt vererben wir unseren Kindern?