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For an atheist it’s a great deal, though it does suggest atheism may have a weak point. For those of faith it’s a matter of jam now and purgatory tomorrow. A bargain many artists feel is something they can live with. For agnostics it’s usually a question of can the afterlife really be that bad, would workplace regulations reach all parts of heaven and hell. However, in this volume the terms are agreed and the Devil pays his fees and the character his dues, each happy to wait a few decades for the eternal payback.

Ten classic books for your listening pleasure.

This thrilling anthology contains five action-packed tales of incredible journeys, a murderous treasure hunt, invaders from outer space and international espionage - all read in full by some of the very best voice actors. 

Detective stories existed for centuries before the concept of the detective itself—amateur or professional— was fully formulated, and tales of mystery and intrigue have been thrilling readers since ancient times. The Lock and Key Library is the classic overview of the history of the mystery genre, at once a rousing listen for fans of the unsolved and unknown as well as an essential literary resource for those seeking to understand the roots of modern pulp fiction. This volume is sure to delight and enthrall armchair detectives and fans of classic mysteries alike.

A wonderful anthology of fifteen of the great classic Novellas. 1. Immensee by Theodor Storm 2. The Jew's Beech Tree by Annette von Droste-Hülshoff 3. The Secret Sharer by Joseph Conrad 4. The Withered Arm by Thomas Hardy 5. Mad Monkton by Wilkie Collins 6. The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson 7. The Lifted Veil by George Eliot 8. England my England by D. H. Lawrence

Many people struggle with managing their finances and making smart spending choices. They lack control over their money, often accumulating debt and saving very little. This can lead to stress, strained relationships, and missing out on their dreams. They long for financial security and wonder how others have achieved it.

The finest voices reading a wonderful selection of poetry accompanied by selected classical music.

Classic Poems for Girls is a collection of over 25 funny, whimsical and moving poems for 5- to 10-year olds, designed to fuel the imagination. From the adventures of the Jumblies, who sail away in a sieve; to the sticky end of a girl named Matilda; to the courtship of a maiden who lived long ago, in a kingdom by the sea, there’s a poem to suit any feeling or mood. Seasoned Naxos AudioBooks readers Laura Paton, Anne-Marie Piazza, Benjamin Soames and Roy McMillan work their magic on the works of Edward Lear, Louisa May Alcott, Christina Rossetti, and many more.

"The Pond" by James Agee Jr.: The Pond is an exclusive body of water that offers magnificent healing powers for those who can afford to visit. One struggling family has faced hardship and saved to be able to visit The Pond, but is it truly everything that they thought it would be? "Meet Me on the Next World" by Chris Manning: Maria is stuck in a rut. Bored with her life as an office drone, one day, she begins to see mysterious words appearing in the most unexpected places. Interpreting these words as instructions, she follows them to their thrilling conclusion.

Twenty-one SonicMovies - stirring AuralPerformances enhanced with sound effects and musical scores - interwoven in a collaboration centuries in the making between some of the world's greatest musicians, poets, and entertainers featuring John Quincy Adams, Anna Laetitia Barbauld, Mathilde Blind, Ada Cambridge, Emily Dickinson, Frances E. W. Harper, Felicia Dorothea Hemans, William Earnest Henley, Lucy Larcom, James E. McGirt, Alice Christiana Meynell, Lydia Jane Peirson, and more.

December - the 12th and closing month in the Gregorian calendar. Winter is upon the land, and the poets, including such as Keats, Shelley, Tennyson, Shakespeare, and Stevenson, share their views and thoughts.

A fabulous anthology of some of the finest stories ever written.

Garden Life Marriage helps couples cultivate their marriage garden using practical principles that can be applied to everyday life. Hosted by John and Juaacklyn Stevenson the couple invites us into their lives with honest and hilarious conversations about their 15 year journey of marital bliss and friendship .

John Clarke's award-winning satire, centred on the Sydney Organising Committee of the 2000 Summer Olympic Games. Possibly not sanctioned by the official international Olympic Committee, The Games is the ground-breaking deadpan comedy that took a satirical look at the organisational triumph which produced the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.

Прогуливаясь по интернет-страницам, вам наверняка не раз приходилось сталкиваться с упоминаниями об iPad. Многих впечатляет, с каким нетерпением люди ждут выхода новых моделей этого легендарного планшета, и наверняка возникает закономерный вопрос: «Так для чего же нужен iPad и что он из себя представляет?». Сейчас, когда мы получили представление о том, что из себя представляет iPad, пора разобраться с тем, зачем нам вообще он так необходим и почему во всем мире находятся миллионы ярых поклонников этого большого, но такого красивого устройства. …

iPhone – это телефон, который произвел революцию в сфере мобильных устройств. Он, являясь, безусловно, телефоном, кардинально отличается от привычного многим устройства и далеко не все могут сразу разобраться во всех функциях, хитростях и тонкостях работы с ним. И именно для этого мы выпустили эту книгу, которая легко и быстро объяснит вам, как превратить этот аппарат в своего верного помощника. …

Вы когда-нибудь задумывались о том, что ваш мобильный телефон может из простого средства для совершения звонков превратиться в полноценного личного бизнес-помощника? Прослушайте нашу книгу – и ваш iPhone станет таковым. Мы расскажем вам не только о стандартных возможностях iPhone, о которых, несмотря ни на что, многие не подозревают, но и о том, как с его помощью упростить ведение бухгалтерии, синхронизировать свою работу с коллегами, вести документооборот и многое-многое другое. …

Скажите, для чего вы используете свой iPad? Интернет, почта, видео? Это далеко не все его возможности. Прослушайте нашу книгу, и ваш планшет станет полноценным бизнес-помощником – вы узнаете, как с его помощью решать рабочие задачи и организовать бизнес-коммуникацию с коллегами, как упростить ведение бухгалтерии и решать юридические вопросы, синхронизировать работу с документами, следить за акциями и биржевыми сводками и многое-многое другое. …

This weekly podcast follows along with two open mic'ers on their journey from aspiring joke tellers to becoming official comedians. If you've ever thought about what it was like to try stand up then this is the podcast for you.