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The Dylan Thomas Collection includes modern recordings of some of Dylan Thomas' most iconic works, read by renowned Welsh actor, Iwan Rheon, and cast. Dylan Thomas was born in 1914 in Swansea, Wales. Considered to be one of the greatest Welsh poets of all time, Thomas is largely known for his imaginative use of language and vivid imagery in his poems and radio plays.

Embark on a captivating journey around the world with "Geography Facts For Sharp Minds" a treasure trove of intriguing and mind-blowing facts about our planet's diverse landscapes, cultures, and natural wonders. This book is designed to ignite your curiosity and expand your knowledge of the world we inhabit, making it an ideal companion for listeners of all ages.

From presidents to royalty, war-torn regions to stunning scenery, the camera of John Jochimsen has captured it all. Perhaps the last person left alive today who was with Queen Elizabeth the day she became queen, John is one of the last remaining old-school photojournalists. 80 Years Gone in a Flash traces the remarkable story in his own words and with his own incredible pictures. From life at The News of the World to the jungles of Malaya, John provides an honest, witty, and touching account of a colorful career spanning more than five decades.

This book demonstrates how economic tools have been used throughout history to accomplish goals of military conflict, how they can be used more effectively than traditional means of warfare in the modern era, and how we can derive a better understanding of economic strategy applicable - not just to the military, but also to market competition.

Travis's life is perfection. He has the looks, the car, the apartment and the women. Lots of women. Debbie says the sex is revelatory, which doesn't help Sheryl. And then there's Colin. Colin's life is bleak and without hope, and his sex life is so inconsequential that it is hard to assign it a proclivity in any direction. All Colin's dreams come true when, thinking he's working for MI6, he shadows Travis's life and goes on a journey of orgiastic debauchery. But things aren't quite as they seem as the noose tightens on Travis's perfect world.

The Big Questions: Who is Boudica? For centuries, Britain has been a land of warriors, of tribes, of people who stood together in the face of invasion. But among them, one name burns through history—Boudica. When the Romans came, they expected to rule. They took land, enslaved tribes, and sought to crush the spirit of a nation. But in the ashes of betrayal, a queen rose. Boudica, the warrior of the Iceni, stood against the greatest empire the world had ever known.

This novel is set during the last decades of formal Roman imperial rule in the diocese of Britannia and the immediate aftermath of the formal renunciation of the diocese by Emperor Honorius in the document known as the “Rescript of Honorius”. The audiobook narrative tries to follow the main historical events of the period which have been assembled from the various sources as closely as possible, with minor license taken to fill in lacunae or contradictions from the sources themselves.

The man calling himself Charles Hellquist is planning to steal a ton of highly radioactive nuclear waste, the most toxic substance known to man. It would be enough waste to decimate a large city, killing millions and leaving it a wasteland for centuries. He wants to blackmail the UK Government into giving him £500 million sterling. Against him stand three men - Commander Ben Warrington, Head of the MI6 special task force; Jacob Owen, a Field Agent on his way back from a failed mission, and David Stanley, a retired Sales Director and sometime spy who has a major problem with MI6.

Once upon a time there was a wealthy man who enjoyed traveling to exotic places. He was always looking for the next big purchase and exciting experience that would bring him happiness. "If only I had a better car then I would be happy. If only I went on vacation to the Egyptian pyramids then I would be happy." The wealthy man was drinking his cold beer on the beach when noticed an ordinary man with plain looking clothes laying on the beach. This laying man wore simple clothes but he was extraordinary happy. In fact, he was the happiest man that he has ever seen in life.

An old widow is brutally killed with a vicious blow to the back of her head. Suspicion fell immediately on a local man Marcus Dye whose clothes revealed traces of the victim’s blood and hair. Yet something is amiss and the Suffolk Constabulary believe he is innocent and they ask John Handful to help save the man from a lifetime in prison.

In October 2010, The Ryder Cup came to Wales for the first time. With a potential worldwide audience of two billion, all eyes were on us, and we delivered, even if the weather didn’t. Thankfully, the green staff at Celtic Manor delivered too and became heroes for a moment, as they dealt with all that Mother Nature could throw at them. This is a small part of their story. A story of a love for golf and greenkeeping.

From a very loving, religious, wonderful life as a teenager, I was thrown into a life of fear and insecurity as Hitler and his horrible Nazi groups invaded my world in Metz and World War II began raging. After I survived the war, I realized my adventures were just beginning as I set out to travel the world in search of my destiny, which after many years and trials and tribulations, I found in a beautiful resort town.

The World Voice Project Book Series invites you to become part of one of the largest emerging community learning networks (CLNs) seeking to encourage a participatory culture through which everyone can share their works, thoughts, and art in order to express who they are on a global scale. Contributors share their stories while inviting the listener to step into their shoes and be part of their life by association.

As a wilderness therapy instructor with degrees in psychology and sociology, my work with troubled youth has focused on helping them change bad habits. And, I can tell you that successfully ridding yourself of bad habits has very little to do with willpower. It's all about strategy. That’s what this book is about - the strategy of changing your bad habits.

In this searing, honest account of how he came to terms with his destructive habits and changed his relationship with his own body, Alex Lockwood - writer, educator, and activist working in the fields of literature, creative writing, media, and the environment - critically explores the relationship of the body to animal activism.

Once again, he must put aside his personal ambitions when Sir Henry is involved in a scandal that threatens to put an end to the family’s hopes of getting their son Lancelot married to the daughter of a wealthy American. Foiled in his attempts to get his own back, Foxey Fred and his gang find a new way of retrieving their fortunes by blackmailing Sir Henry who, fearful his wife may find out, appeals to William for help.

Losing his job at the local newspaper after a series of unflattering doodles, William Bridge is called to help his uncle Albert keep his shop going. He immediately falls in love with Sally, the latest shop volunteer, despite formidable opposition from her autocratic stepmother, Lady Courtney. Following a break-in and lost orders, an SOS sent to Albert’s maverick brother Neil changes everything.

It was the most godless place on earth. An island where European men could act on their every whim. Serial killers roamed the countryside accompanied by mass murderers, psychopaths, and rapists. This book introduces Americans to a hidden genocide most know nothing about. It is a horribly true story that's not for the faint of heart. It is a story of rage. It is a story of revenge. It is a story of grisly violence and of death. It is a story that demands to be told.

The Epiphany has brought the three adventurers to the doorstep of La Tulipan, the mystic time traveler. He in turn has provided an explanation of some sort to help the three understand what has happened, what is happening, and what is going to happen as they step onto the ledge of the time portal. Gustavo, the undercover agent has followed the three courageous investigators to Trenton, NJ, on the south side of town where his surveillance vehicle has recorded everything that has transpired between Sarah, Deb, Matt, and La Tulipan.

When retired captain James Clipper gets his nickname, Granddad Bracey, he hardly realizes that it will involve them in an epic adventure on a faraway planet called Seven Seas. There, together with his granddaughter Sally, they have to battle against all odds to save her mother’s life.