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Resurrection stone? Almost. The Stone of Athanasia has kept the king and his wizard alive for over 500 years, but a villain has stolen it, driving the pair to the brink of death. Andy must hunt down the Stone along with the next ingredient in the curse-breaking potion. But as Andy and his friend, Alden, scour the land, things get unbelievably weird when they visit Oomaldee's ancient library and find a portrait that looks exactly like Andy. Andy holds the fate of the monarchy in his hands, but what fate do the library's secrets hold for Andy?

A brand new picture book starring Paddington, the classic bear from Darkest Peru, as he takes part in a local family sports event, with hilarious results! When Paddington attends a local family sports event with the Brown family, he can’t wait to try his paw at as many activities as possible...

This first audiobook of sea stories encompasses the brutal experiences of Marine Corps Boot Camp, the exotic ports of call in Asia, combat in Viet Nam, and the rigors of Marine Officer Candidate School. The author weaves the sea stories into a journey that put the listener in the moment, and allows for discovery of what it means to be a United States Marine. During the journey, the sea stories unveil a young man, like many born in the 1940s, who faced that period in their lives when the expectations of family and friends didn't match those of the individuals.

The time and place, Victorian England on the cusp of a new century where the marvels of science will spur the Industrial Revolution to new heights of cultural wonder. And yet amidst this societal upheaval, the dark elements of humankind continue to worm their way through the streets of London and its surrounding countryside. Murder and mayhem remain and thus the work of Sherlock Holmes continues; his powers of deductive reasoning are the crucial bulwark to stem this tide of villainy.

A spectacular collection of outstanding half-hour short stories...perfect for commuters or bedtime listening. 'The Whistle' by Hugh Walpole, 'The Well' by W. W. Jacobs, 'The Scrupulous Father' by George Gissing, 'The Debt' by Edith Wharton, 'The Problem of the Five Marks' by Melville Davisson Post, 'The Purple Wig' by G. K. Chesterton, 'Pickman's Model' by H. P. Lovecraft, 'Humplebee' by Geroge Gissing.

Der Fall von Gondolin von J.R.R. Tolkien zum ersten Mal im Hörbuch. Zwei der größten Mächte Mittelerdes liegen in unerbittlichem Streit: auf der einen Seite Morgoth, die Verkörperung des Bösen, und auf der anderen Ulmo, der Herr der Meere, Seen und Flüsse. Im Mittelpunkt steht die verborgene Elben-Stadt Gondolin, denn ihr König wird von Morgoth mehr als alles andere gehasst.

Dead on the water. Don’t miss the thrilling suspense novel from best-selling author RWK Clark. What happens when a dream vacation becomes a fight for survival? Little Ariana’s brush with an infected dog brings a devastating disease aboard a cruise ship headed toward its final destination. Can she be stopped before the ship hits land and unleashes a zombie virus among the innocent? This post-apocalyptic science fiction novel pulsates with horror and evil that will have you on the edge of your seat.

A spectacular collection of classic ghost stories from some of the masters of spooky fiction. 'On the Brighton Road' by Richard Middleton; 'A Ghost Story' by Mark Twain; 'The Everlasting Club' by Arthur Gray; 'The Snow' by Hugh Walpole; 'Rose Rose' by Barry Pain; 'The Ghost Ship' by Richard Middleton; 'The Bus Conductor' by E. F. Benson; 'The Tarn' by Hugh Walpole; 'The Diary of Mr. Poynter' by M. R. James.

Ex-Confederate Colonel Jake Masters became a bounty hunter following four years of bloody conflict, because all he knew was how to kill. After an Arizona bank robbery turns bad and people die, the robbers turn south into Mexico, thinking they've made a clean getaway. Little do they know, Jake Masters, a bounty hunter who never fails to get a man he's after, is on their trail and he's determined to bring them in...dead or alive.

Throughout the long centuries of human history is the want, and the need, to share information, to exchange ideas and for that knowledge and experience, for curiosity and learning, to be the basis of a civil society. In this volume we offer up a small selection of talents from the literary landscape of the North American male author whose time has now come again.

The grandson of a US senator has been brazenly kidnapped out of a hotel room in St. Louis. His life has been threatened if the senator cannot raise the ransom money, an exorbitant amount that even he can’t scrape together. Ultimately, the boy’s fate falls into the hands of a select group of undercover agents known for their discretion, cleverness, and bravery - the Pinkertons. When Allan Pinkerton realizes the confidential nature of the kidnapping, he calls in his best field agents, a group of five professionals with specialized skills and unconventional backgrounds.

The last weekend of May 1944, a saboteur is finalizing his plans to destroy the town of Scarlet Tanager, Kentucky, and its coal industry for the sake of his reputation, the fatherland, and the fuhrer. The innocent will suffer, the uncommitted will cower, those who care will rally, blood will be spilt, fuses will be lit, and the Earth will shake.

A missing woman. A deadly conspiracy. A man with nothing left to lose. Scott Evers tried to leave his past behind. He had a home, a wife, and a future—until the night everything changed. After a brutal attack, Scott is forced back into a world he thought he escaped. A world where names disappear, where power is currency, and where the right piece of technology could destroy entire nations. The name Jessica Wellmen keeps appearing in the wreckage—a woman who vanished without a trace, her secrets buried in encrypted files and whispered warnings. Following her trail, Scott finds himself ...

Book 5 is the final work in W.R. Spicer’s Sea Stories of a U.S. Marine series. It completes the story of a young Midwesterner's career in the marine corps, which culminates with command of a Harrier squadron, one of only three in the marine corps at that time. It’s marine corps aviation history as seen through the eyes of a major participant. Once again, W.R. puts you right there with him for every moment of the journey.

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!

This expertly crafted audiobook transforms the challenging SY0-701 exam content into clear, digestible segments. Our certified cybersecurity instructors guide you through every essential topic, from fundamental security principles to advanced threat analysis and incident response. Turn your daily commute, workout, or household tasks into productive study sessions. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced IT professional, our engaging narration makes complex topics accessible and memorable.

Book three of the Sea Stories takes listeners to entirely new dimensions of adventures in "Foreign Lands". We find our young Marine captain and family totally immersed in "British Society" during a two-year assignment as an exchange officer with the Royal Navy and Royal Marines. What they experience is professionally broadening and personally enriching while they are "On Her Majesty's Service".

I can remember the time when the antagonism with which for more than three hundred years the vast majority of the English people had regarded the Church of Rome, was one of the most powerful elements of our national life. It controlled our theological controversies; it was appealed to with confidence by the chiefs of political parties; its influence was obvious in.our social intercourse. Roman Catholic priests were regarded with mingled distrust, contempt, and dread. The characteristic doctrines of the Roman Catholic Church were spoken of with intellectual scorn; the pretensions of the Pope...

You wanted the jolly fat man to bring Yuletide joy, but the season has gifted you with a heart breaker and a life taker—Badass Santa. Grab your eggnog and camouflage candy canes, strap on your bulletproof holiday stockings, and prepare for thrills and kills.

Press play… if you dare. Cori Edwards only wanted a nostalgic scare when she popped in an old VHS. Instead, the screen pulled her straight into a blood-soaked 90s slasher. Now she’s stuck in a world of cheerleaders, jocks, and killer clichés—where the body count climbs faster than Blockbuster late fees. To make it out alive, Cori has to outwit the tropes, rewrite the ending, and survive a psycho with a taste for meta mayhem. Fans of Scream, Totally Killer, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer won’t want to miss this wickedly funny horror ride.