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When this was written, literary traditions still decreed beauty to be the outward sign of inner saintliness, whereas evil characters tended to be “ugly as sin.” Jean Briggerland defies these expectations by being every bit as angelically beautiful as she is sociopathic. So lovely that all around her are blinded to her guilt no matter how blatant her crimes, only Jack Glover, best friend and lawyer of her most recent victim, is aware of her true nature. Can he stop her crime spree and bring her to justice before she murders her way to wealth and happiness? He really, really shouldn’t ...

Uncle's Dream by Fyodor Dostoyevsky is a satirical novella set in a provincial Russian town. It follows the ambitions of Maria Alexandrovna, a scheming mother determined to marry off her beautiful daughter Zina to a senile old prince for wealth and status. As the town buzzes with gossip, the plan unravels through misunderstandings and personal conflicts. Blending humor with social commentary, the story critiques vanity, greed, and the absurdities of provincial life in 19th-century Russian society. Summary by John McCormick

Educational professionals are busy people. Agora educators can take their professional learning on the go with the Agora Professional Learning Corner Podcast.

Short on time but big on curiosity? History for Busy People delivers fascinating historical tidbits, figures, and events in bite-sized episodes perfect for your commute, coffee break, or whenever you have a few spare minutes. From ancient civilizations to modern turning points, we uncover the stories that shaped our world, providing you with intriguing insights without demanding hours of your day. Get your daily dose of history and become the most knowledgeable person at the dinner table, all while managing your busy schedule!

"A collection of the important and interesting criminal trials which have taken place in the United States from the beginning of our government to the present day". To the general public this series will certainly appeal as the most interesting and instructive work which has been published in this country for many years. The trial of judicial causes has even more charms than biography and history, for it is a drama of real life. We enter the halls of justice, the judges and jurors are before us, the criminal is brought in, we behold him surrounded by an eager and excited populace; the whole ...

"A collection of the important and interesting criminal trials which have taken place in the United States from the beginning of our government to the present day". To the general public this series will certainly appeal as the most interesting and instructive work which has been published in this country for many years. The trial of judicial causes has even more charms than biography and history, for it is a drama of real life. We enter the halls of justice, the judges and jurors are before us, the criminal is brought in, we behold him surrounded by an eager and excited populace; the whole ...

Toni Raselle may have the veneer of a city girl, but her roots were firmly planted in the humble river shack she hailed from. Her deep-set eyes and gypsy charm had a certain magnetism that was impossible to resist. I found myself drawn to her, risking everything to find her. All for the promise of a hidden treasure, a fortune in stolen goods that she knew the whereabouts of. This beguiling creature was my only clue, my only chance to find the loot that was lost. - Summary by Back cover blurb from first edition

★OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDERS IN CHILDREN★ ✔A Parent’s Guide to Freeing Your Child from OCD ◆Does your child have an obsessive compulsive disorder? ◆Is it something that you find hard to live and deal with? ◆Would you like to know more about it, so you can improve yours and your child’s quality of life? An obsessive compulsive disorder can be something that can wreck your life but when it is a child that must deal with it, then it becomes even harder. Manifesting itself in repeatedly checking things, counting or tapping, the sufferer becomes obsessed with doing senseless ...

Looking for a spiritual home that welcomes your questions, your story, and your authentic self? This brief, powerful book offers an inspiring introduction to Unitarian Universalism from the perspective of Rev. John T. Crestwell, Jr.—a longtime minister, spiritual teacher, and passionate voice for love and justice. With warmth and clarity, Rev. John shares what Unitarian Universalism means to him and how it can offer guidance, community, and purpose to those seeking a more inclusive and evolving faith. This collection of accessible reflections, selected sermons, and personal insights gives...

A journey in time through the author’s career with Staffordshire Police – from cadet to inspector – from schoolboy to man. ‘The practical jokes and camaraderie kept us sane.’ The book presents a cameo of some of the events which went on behind the scenes of policing in the seventies, eighties and nineties. A lifetime of side splittingly funny tales are mixed with some sad and tragic stories which made up the ‘policeman’s lot’ along with the black humour which often served to temper the emotions and relieve the stress. Snippets of social history – now long forgotten are ...

When Ed White, clad in his gleaming space suit with a large American flag on his left shoulder, eased himself outside his Gemini spacecraft in 1965, Americans had a new space hero. They also learned a new acronym: EVA, short for extravehicular activity, more commonly known as "spacewalking." Though few understood the tremendous risks White was taking in his twenty-two-minute space walk, Americans watched with immense pride and patriotism as White, tethered to Gemini 4, propelled himself around the spacecraft with a pressurized oxygen-fueled zip gun.

From the winner of THE ARNOLD BENNETT INTERNATIONAL BOOK PRIZE 2022 A death in the family and an unremarkable house burglary suddenly catapult Taylor and Harding outside their comfort zone and into the murky world of the Security Services. The interest of MI5 and connections to a horrible death thirteen years earlier take the two detectives on a bizarre journey to an unknown destination with a frightful history. A risk-taking journalist uses criminal methods to try to get to the big story first, but has no idea exactly what he is getting into or of the dreadful consequences of his actions. ...

From the winner of THE ARNOLD BENNETT INTERNATIONAL BOOK PRIZE 2022 Field of Lies - The second in the 'Of Lies' series Amazon 5 star reviewer Steph Lawrence says: I am very late to discover this brilliant author. This is the second one in the Doug Taylor series. Suspenseful and perfectly paced, easy to read and very exciting. I can't recommend him enough. Field of Lies - Summary: Suicide seems the obvious cause of a local man’s death, but Detective Constable Geoff Deakin is not so sure. He locks horns over the issue with his boss, career obsessed Detective Inspector Robin Preston and soon...

The pressures that separate us have a common root: our tendency to cast people and groups in irreconcilable terms – or the process of "othering." This book gives vital language to this universal problem, unveiling its machinery at work across time and around the world. To subvert it, john a. powell and Stephen Menendian make a powerful and sweeping case for adopting a paradigm of belonging that does not require the creation of an "other." This new paradigm hinges on transitioning from narrow to expansive identities.

The Vampire of The Villas (a short but true story). Bram Stoker’s novel ‘Dracula’ first saw the light of day - or the dead of night - in 1897, but vampire mythology had frightened the wits out of people for centuries before then. Almost all vampire stories are fictional and even the ones which claim to be genuine are so lacking in factual detail that they are viewed ‘tongue in cheek’. ‘The Vampire of The Villas’ on the other hand, is absolutely true – I know because I was there. This short story is my account of what took place on the evening of Friday 24th November 1972 ...

*** ARNOLD BENNETT INTERNATIONAL BOOK PRIZE WINNER 2022*** Reviewed by UK top Forensic Anthropologist, Professor Dame Sue Black: A police procedural novel that has real pace from the first page through to the last. The characters are three dimensional, the dialogue is authentic and the story line gives just enough twists and turns to keep you reading to the bitter end. A really cracking read. Reviewed by Jackie Malton, TV’s Real Prime Suspect: There are many detectives who retire and think they can write....John Pye is an exceptional writer and a retired detective! He walks the walk in ...

From the winner of THE ARNOLD BENNETT INTERNATIONAL BOOK PRIZE 2022 Cathedral of Lies - The first in the 'Of Lies' series Amazon Reviewer Anne says: This is one of the best crime books that I've ever read. I've edited my review because I've just finished reading this book for a second time and thoroughly enjoyed it. There is so much action and so many twists and turns that I really can't praise this author enough. I hope this is only the first in a long line of John Pye books. It really is up there with the top crime writers. Well done John Pye. I look forward to your next book and hope ...

From Pulitzer Prize-winner John McPhee, author of The Founding Fish, comes the fascinating story of an often overlooked, yet vitally important part of America. This first-hand account of the transportation sector features evocative portraits of the men and women who deliver our consumer and industrial goods.

Michael John Cusick voices the questions and contradictions that are inherently part of living an authentic spiritual faith. With raw honesty and vulnerability, he shares his own zigzagging path to God and reveals how brokenness and pain can become the gateway to experiencing joyful divine attachment. Because God's love has you, you can put aside fear and loneliness—and you can rest seen, soothed, safe, and secure in God's presence. Cusick's gentle, trauma-informed guidance lets you reimagine life with God in a way that repairs wounds and deeply satisfies your soul.

Since its publication in 2011, this book has enabled many listeners to see that the major controversy with which it engages can be resolved without compromising commitment to the authority of Scripture. In this newly revised and expanded edition, John clarifies his arguments and responds to comments and critiques of the past decade since its first publication.