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Set in small-town rural Virginia the series gets an explosive start in Searching for Lilly when our heroine comes to town as part of the film crew on a paranormal research show. They’re looking for Bigfoot, but there’s a deeper mystery to solve when bodies start appearing in the forest. Book two, Searching for Elsie features a down on her luck single-mother, who is working at the local bar and living in a motel to make ends meet.

When Horus the Warmaster rebelled against the Emperor, the ensuing civil war nearly destroyed the Imperium. War raged across galaxy, pitting Astartes against their battle-brothers in a struggle where death was the only victor. But long before that, the Legions struggled with their identities and the demands of the Great Crusade. From battles with alien invaders to conflicts within a Legion, and even dealing with a wayward primarch, these stories show the battles fought as the Great Crusade draws to a close and the Horus Heresy begins....

Oscar Wilde's first play confronts the hypocrisy of public "morality" compared with genuine, private kindness. The reasons for its continued popularity are not difficult to identify: the play's witty dialogue contains many of Wilde's most quoted aphorisms, its stylish setting provides opportunities for elegant presentation, and its cast of memorable characters play out a story which is genuinely moving. This new audio production brings together a full cast worthy of Wilde's creative genius.

The Ultimate Classics Collection: Volume Two is the second instalment of our wide-ranging classic collections. Volume Two features 13 essential classic novels from Jane Austen; Edith Wharton; Leo Tolstoy; D.H. Lawrence, and many more, alongside selected poetry from Christina Rossetti; Elizabeth Browning; and Emily Dickinson. Read by a cast of incredible narrators including Joanne Froggatt, Adjoa Andoh, Jonathan Keeble, and many more, this is your new go-to collection to catch up on those classics you've always wanted to hear.

This book contains the following works: 1. Edgar Allan Poe: The Pit and the Pendulum 2. William Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night's Dream 3. Frances Hodgson Burnett: The Secret Garden 4. Fyodor Dostoevsky: The Dream of a Ridiculous Man 5. Robert Louis Stevenson: Treasure Island 6. H. P. Lovecraft: At the Mountains of Madness 7. Jack London: The Call of the Wild 8. Mary W. Shelley: Frankenstein, or The Modern Prometheus 9. Osamu Dazai: No Longer Human (Confessions of a Faulty Man) 10. Nathaniel Hawthorne: The Scarlet Letter

We live in an era rife with cultural conflict. The 21st century is by no means free of wars, terrorism, riots, famine, nor epidemics. We may attempt to solve the challenges of our times by uniting the humanistic disciplines of philosophy, science, and technology. Our modern reality requires a fundamental understanding of the problems beleaguering our existence. Science and literature are key tools for gaining this insight. The wisdom accumulated throughout the centuries by scientists, philosophers, and writers is a solid foundation on which modern man can build the future.

Plato is, by any reckoning, one of the most dazzling writers in the Western literary tradition and one of the most penetrating, wide-ranging, and influential authors in the history of philosophy. This audiobook contains Plato's most notable books.

Masterpieces of American Literature is a curated collection of twelve iconic novels and stories that highlight the rich diversity and depth of American writing. Featuring illustrated editions of classics like Ernest Hemingway's A Farewell to Arms, F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, Jack London's The Call of the Wild, Ayn Rand's Anthem, and H.P. Lovecraft's The Call of Cthulhu, this anthology spans genres from romanticism and realism to modernism and early science fiction, showcasing the breadth of American literary tradition.

Commissioned by the Amsterdam Surgeons’ Guild, The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp was the first major Rembrandt work to catapult the young painter to international fame. Taking this painting as its inspiration, Nina Siegal’s novel The Anatomy Lesson opens on the morning of the medical dissection and follows several characters as they prepare for the evening’s big event:

Pastor Ben Langley is irresistible. His wife died giving birth to their daughter six years ago. His tragic past doesn't keep me from wanting to unravel him, strip away his buttoned-up goodness, and discover what kind of man lies beneath. If that makes me evil, so be it. I'm far beyond redemption anyway. Ashleigh Kendrick is freedom personified, an unpredictable wind I want to grasp hold of.

The Essential Classics: Volume 9 brings together 5 of the greatest classics ever written, perfectly read by an esteemed cast including Emma Gregory, Ben Allen, George Blagden, and Peter Noble. From the gripping tale of social confinement in Little Dorrit to the dark exploration of ambition and desire in Nana, this volume covers a range of emotions and struggles. The Immortalist delves into fate and the choices that shape our lives, while Dead Souls brings wit and satirical brilliance to the human condition.

The moment a mysterious boy moves in next door to Sydney and Allyson Tate, both of their lives begin to change in ways that neither of them can ignore. When Allyson meets Graham Copeland, she instantly feels like he's a kindred spirit - shy and awkward like her, someone who has trouble making friends. It's almost impossible to resist having a crush on him.

Elin Mild återvänder hem efter några år som lärare utomlands och tvingas i brist på jobb och bostad att flytta in hos sina föräldrar. Det blir en förnedrande upplevelse. Och när hennes storebror under en hemsk familjemiddag hävdar att hon inte ens skulle klara sex månader som lärare i den svenska skolan får hon nog. Elin slår vad med honom om att hon inte bara kommer att klara det, utan dessutom överträffa alla hans förväntningar. Men skolan visar sig vara mycket värre än Elin ens kunnat drömma om.

In der ersten Folge wird Agent Zukunft, gerade so ausgenüchtert und mit einem hochtechnokratischen Fragenkatalog bewaffnet, ins Jahr 2200 zum Venus-Projekt der Zeitgeist-Bewegung geschickt, in eine Welt ohne Geld und mit einer neuen geografischen Wirklichkeit.

Rättsläkaren Julia Schwarz förstår sig på döden. På det rättsmedicinska institutet är hon känd för att vara kallhamrad, och ingenting bringar henne ur fattning. Åtminstone inte så länge hon klarar av att hålla sitt dystra förflutna i schack. Kriminalkommissarie Florian Kessler kallar Julia till en brottsplats vid en myr, då en ung kvinna har hittats mördad. Men mitt under brottsplatsundersökningen händer något ofattbart – Julia hittar ytterligare en ung kvinnas lik. De inser snart att de har att göra med en farlig seriemördare med en djävulsk plan.

Rättsläkaren Julia Schwarz kan handskas med döden, men inte med sina mardrömmar. Den sista tiden har hon legat sömnlös om nätterna. För att få styr på sina tankar koncentrerar hon sig ihärdigt på jakten efter en hänsynslös kvinnomördare. Men när mördaren begår självmord och Julia tror att jakten är över får hon ett nytt lik på obduktionsbordet. Kriminalkommissarie Florian Kessler utgår från att det är ett nytt fall, men för Julia tycks spåren visa på något annat.

Die junge Studentin der Ägyptologie Leonie Förster ist überglücklich, als sie mit ihrer Professorin Bettina Völz die Erstuntersuchung einer echten, ägyptischen Mumie durchführen darf. Dabei erfährt sie schmerzvoll, dass nicht alles, was schon lange tot ist, es auch bleibt. Bei der Untersuchung erweckt Leonie die ca. 3.200 Jahre alte Mumie ungewollt zu schrecklichem neuen Leben und diese begibt sich augenblicklich auf die Jagd nach Lebensenergie.