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A show where Kenny Sebastian ( I am writing this description btw) talks to the funniest comedians from the Indian scene (sometimes to himself) about things he wishes people spoke about more in public. A some times funny and sometimes serious show where questions from the audience are discussed in depth and "no advice" is being given. Hit the follow button to be updated about the latest episodes, Go to the @simplekenpodcast on Instagram to ask questions or my personal profile @kennethseb to get updated about my latest shows and antics. Visit www.simpleken.com incase you hate apps and just like ...

A Week in December is Sebastian Faulks's first wholly contemporary novel. Set in London, it's a brilliant social satire, structured like a thriller, that takes place over the course of a single week at the end of 2007. It brings together an intriguing cast of characters, each apparently in his or her own world but - as gradually becomes clear - ultimately intricately related.

Every year, on the winter solstice, the small town of Melcombe observes an annual custom, the roots and meaning of which are lost in the mists of time. A torchlit procession to the ancient tomb of Cairndale Knapp, overlooking the town, puts the old sun to bed and greets the new sun in the morning, restoring balance to the year. This year, however, Mr Sam Notice has bought the Knapp and has set about landscaping it.

Twelve-year-old Josy has an inexplicable illness. She vanishes without a trace from her doctor's office during treatment. Four years later Josy's father, psychiatrist Viktor Larenz, has withdrawn himself to an isolated North Sea island in order to deal with the tragedy. Then he's paid a surprise visit by a beautiful stranger. Anna Glass is a novelist who suffers from an unusual form of schizophrenia: All the characters she creates for her books become real to her.

Wer das Datum seines Todes kennt, hat mit dem Sterben schon begonnen - der neue Bestseller von Sebastian Fitzek! Es ist Samstag, kurz nach 22.00 Uhr. Jules Tannberg sitzt am Begleittelefon. Ein ehrenamtlicher Telefonservice für Frauen, die zu später Stunde auf ihrem Heimweg Angst bekommen und sich einen telefonischen Begleiter wünschen, dessen beruhigende Stimme sie sicher durch die Nacht nach Hause führt - oder im Notfall Hilfe ruft. Noch nie gab es eine wirklich lebensgefährliche Situation. Bis heute, als Jules mit Klara spricht.

Bestsellerautor Bill Bryson nimmt uns hier mit auf eine atemberaubende Reise durch die Naturwissenschaften: Er erklärt uns den Himmel und die Erde, die Sterne und die Meere, und nicht zuletzt die Entstehungsgeschichte des Menschen. Bill Bryson hat sich daher in seinen vier Wänden umgesehen und sich gefragt: Warum leben wir eigentlich, wie wir leben?

Spanish Short Stories for Intermediate (B1) Skill Level – Mystery and Suspense Edition is an engaging collection created for B1-level learners who want to enhance their Spanish reading skills while diving into suspenseful and mysterious tales. This edition includes 25 short stories carefully written to spark curiosity and challenge your Spanish comprehension. Each story uses intermediate grammar, useful expressions, and a broad vocabulary designed to strengthen your understanding and fluency.

Italian Short Stories for Beginners (A1) Skill Level: Italian Reading Practice is specifically tailored for learners at the A1 level, offering 20 engaging short stories that introduce the basics of Italian comprehension. Each story features simple sentence structures, essential vocabulary, and commonly used expressions, helping you build a strong foundation in the language.

Embark on your Italian learning adventure with Italian Short Stories for Beginners (A1) – Travel and Transport Edition. This carefully curated collection presents 20 bite-sized, real-world tales set in airports, train stations, bus stops, taxis, and more—each written at the A1 level to ensure clarity and build your confidence from the very first sentence.

German Short Stories for Pre-Intermediate (A2) Skill Level – Mystery and Suspense Edition is an engaging collection created for learners at the A2 level who wish to develop their German reading skills while delving into suspenseful and mysterious narratives. This edition contains 25 original short stories, thoughtfully written to capture your imagination and stretch your comprehension of Pre-Intermediate-level German. Each story presents useful grammar structures, everyday expressions, and a wide range of vocabulary to boost both your fluency and reading confidence.

German Short Stories for Proficient (C2) Skill Level is expertly crafted for advanced German learners aiming to achieve native-like fluency. This collection offers 30 immersive short stories tailored to the C2 level, featuring complex grammar, nuanced vocabulary, and authentic idiomatic expressions. Each story provides an opportunity to deepen your understanding of advanced language structures and the cultural subtleties of German.

Es war einmal ein kleiner Esel, der war erst kürzlich zur Welt gekommen. Im Winter wärmte ihn seine Mutter mit ihrem Atem. Manchmal erzählte sie ihm zum Einschlafen die Geschichte von jener Eselin, die im Stall von Bethlehem das Jesuskind mit seinem Atem wärmte. Als das Eselchen eines Morgens aufwacht, ist seine Mutter verschwunden! Ein kleiner Engel aber weiß, wo die Mutter ist: Beim Jesuskind, an der Krippe im Stall. Gemeinsam machen sie sich auf den Weg und erleben das Wunder der Weihnacht.

Simon and Charlie, actors on a long-running sci-fi show, can’t stand one another. Charlie is impetuous, outgoing, and basically feral, and Simon thinks he should have stayed in reality television where he belongs. They’ve spent the better part of a decade quarreling over the spotlight and pretty much everything else, and everybody in the industry knows it. Now that Simon’s contract is finally done, he can move to New York, start fresh with work he actually likes, and get away from Charlie.

More over-the-top violence, harem fun, and awesomeness as one man fights against a deathly conspiracy and one woman seeks justice. Letha plans to ascend to Planet Paradise Fourteen, where she will finally have her revenge. If only this planet were everything it appeared to be on the surface, instead of the golden-framed and crystal-distorted mirror image of Planet Kill. They still have their sex parties, their fighting competitions, and even a sport that is in a way a shrine to everything she tried to leave behind.

Back in Folkestone, the residents are dealing with the aftereffects of a devastating air raid. Howard Argent is kept busy at the Bevan while Ulysses Pilchard experiments with electroshock therapy. Meanwhile, women’s suffrage, prostitution and unmarried mothers are hot topics, and Kitty Lumley experiences the sharp end of intolerance.

Ein Serienmörder im Körper eines Zehnjährigen - Sebastian Fitzek: "Das Kind" ist nur einer von zahlreichen spannenden Thrillern aus der Feder von Erfolgsautor Sebastian Fitzek. Der zehnjährige Simon glaubt, in einem früheren Leben ein Mörder gewesen zu sein. Tatsächlich führen seine exakten Angaben den Strafverteidiger Robert Stern zu einem grausamen Tatort.

Robert Selby is determined to see his sister make an advantageous match. But he has two problems: The Selbys have no connections or money, and Robert is really a housemaid named Charity Church. She’s enjoyed every minute of her masquerade over the past six years, but she knows her pretense is nearing an end. Charity needs to see her beloved friend married well and then Robert Selby will disappear...forever.

Was, wenn ein paar Wörter, die du nicht lesen kannst, dein Leben in den Abgrund reißen? An einem nebligen Berliner Morgen hält ein Auto neben Milan Berg an der Ampel. Auf dem Rücksitz kauert ein verzweifelt wirkendes Mädchen, das einen Zettel mit einer Nachricht gegen die Seitenscheibe presst. Milan spürt, dass das Mädchen in Gefahr ist – hat jedoch keine Ahnung, was auf dem Papier steht. Denn seit Jahrzehnten hütet er ein großes Geheimnis: Er ist Analphabet und kann nicht lesen. Sekunden später fährt der Wagen davon – und Milan nimmt auf seinem Fahrrad die Verfolgung auf.

The Retired Hero of Humanity—the man who decided to hide in his woodland cottage after his bloody business was done—has gone on vacation at the insistence of one his house guests. A long forgotten dream stirs in his chest. Jericho wants to give a go at being a merchant and selling his wares at a seaside town's festival. He's never been a merchant before, but it always looked so fun, so why not? Giselle is happy to oblige; she just wants to see Jericho enjoy himself. Jericho is eager to see how far his woodcarving skills will take him. Will he be the king of figurines?

Cerulean-in-the-Mountain is safe, and Auroro's party has reunited. But now, they've learned of Princess Veerie's precarious situation and that Auroro may have endangered her life. Nothing is certain, but as far as Auroro's concerned, her brother and the Hero of the forest elves, Virid, is the one that needs to be listened to.