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One of the earliest of the popular science book genre, it is a philosophical summary of the new physics of the era by a leading British physicist. Keeping technical references to a bare minimum, Jeans argues that physics has entered a new age in which mathematical representation has supplanted mechanical models. This recording was originally published on Legamus.eu and was later released on LibriVox when US copyright permitted. - Summary by Peter Tucker

African American literature is the body of literature produced in the United States by writers of African descent. It begins with the works of such late 18th-century writers as Phillis Wheatley. Before the high point of enslaved people narratives, African-American literature was dominated by autobiographical spiritual narratives. The genre known as slave narratives in the 19th century were accounts by people who had generally escaped from slavery, about their journeys to freedom and ways they claimed their lives.

SEA STORIES tells the entire tale. You will find excerpts of some of the most famous nautical stories of all time. Most of us have passed through a period of life during which we have ardently longed to be, if not actually a rover, a buccaneer, or a pirate, at least and really a sailor!

What do Bill Gates, Warren Buffet, and Elon Musk have in common? They read either 50 or over 50 books in a year. You see, no matter what your goals are, being epic and successful in life starts the moment you decide to read. If you're struggling to read the amount of books you desire or need ideas for how to read more, this book is for you. This book offers a practical framework for reading books: It teaches you how to read them and get the best out of them, and at the same time, it highlights the benefits of reading and why every human being on this planet should read more.

Brought to you by Penguin. This is dub poetry: bold and musical, funny and furious. This collection brings together the work of nine inventive and brilliant poets who defined and drove the dub poetry genre. From the Caribbean, Canada and the UK, the poetry in this collection spans forty years...

Heartbreakers” with Elsa Jean & James Maas is a unique take on sex, love, dating and relationships from a former porn star and a gay pop singer. These two friends offer advice, share personal stories and sometimes give a little bit of tough love to provide guidance and hope for listeners looking for love or just a little spice.

The stories for this annual collection of the Mystery Writers of America were selected for their strange and exotic locales. Breathtaking suspense, cold-blooded crime, and challenging twists of plot—set in the four corners of the world—make this recording a chilling audio experience.

Murder in a Distant Land the stories for this annual collection of the Mystery Writers of America were selected for their strange and exotic locales. Breathtaking suspense, cold-blooded crime, and challenging twists of plot - set in the four corner of the world - make this recording a chilling audio experience. We suggest you listen with the lights on!

De thriller De regels van het huis van James Patterson volgt rechercheur Alex Cross die een sadistische seriemoordenaar probeert te vangen die op jonge vrouwen jaagt. Een van de vermiste vrouwen is Naomi, zijn nichtje. Terwijl hij dieper in de zaak duikt, realiseert Alex Cross zich dat ze ook nog eens sluwer en meedogenlozer zijn dan hij had gedacht. De jacht wordt een bloedstollende race tegen de klok.

Als Cross de opdracht krijgt het moordonderzoek naar twee zwarte prostituees te stoppen en zich te concentreren op de ontvoering van elitescholieren, is hij in eerste instantie meer dan geïrriteerd. De ontvoerde kinderen Maggie Rose en Michael zijn compleet van de radar verdwenen en een onbekende ontvoerder eist tien miljoen dollar losgeld. Hij krijgt het geld, laat de kinderen niet vrij, integendeel... De zaak haalt de voorpagina's van de nationale kranten, en dat is natuurlijk precies wat een op roem beluste moordenaar wil.