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On “Trumpland with Alex Wagner,” Alex travels the country talking with the people on the frontlines of Trump’s policies and promises. For the first 100 days of the new administration, she’s taking a break from the anchor’s chair to get out into the field to bring you conversations you can't always find on TV. You’ll get a 360 degree-view of what’s happening both at home and abroad now that Donald Trump is once again president of the United States. Subscribe to MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen ad-free.

The new mystery series for fans of Agatha Christie and cozy crime. Penny Küfer has finally realized her lifelong dream by beginning her first week of training as a detective. But instead of the hoped-for well wishes from friends and family, she finds herself disinherited by her class-conscious mother and dumped by her grasping fiancé. There is only one consolation left to her: the long-dreamed-of trip on the Occident Express, the most luxurious train ever to run on Europe's rails. But even before the ambitious young sleuth can enjoy her first glass of champagne, she finds herself with a ...

Victoria Adler's plunge into midlife proves to be quite the rollercoaster. As a successful psychotherapist, she expected stability, but life had other plans. Abandoned by her faithless husband for a fling and overwhelmed by her increasingly neurotic patients, Victoria finds solace in the company of Athos, her late father's intelligent sled dog.

Psychotherapist Victoria Adler is introduced to a spooky reading circle at her newest client's estate. Every Wednesday evening, the classics and the latest bestsellers of the paranormal genre are read together—but then a guest of the club suddenly dies under the strangest circumstances. One could almost think he'd fallen victim to a deadly spell, just like in the old horror stories. Athos and Pearl are once again in demand as four-pawed detectives, before another two-legged loses his life . . .

From the host of MSNBC’s Alex Wagner Tonight, “a rich and revealing memoir” (The New York Times) about her travels around the globe to solve the mystery of her ancestry, confronting the question at the heart of the American experience of immigration, race, and identity: Who are my...

Professor Adler, distinguished historian and Athos's former owner, had died in a tragic accident. At least, that has been the official story until now. But a former employee of the professor's is very insistently interested in his estate-and suddenly dies himself under suspicious circumstances. Does the gardener of the neighboring property, seemingly a very friendly two-legged, have both men on his conscience? Athos's and Pearl's sleuthing instincts are called for, because the police may be on the wrong trail . . .

Athos, Pearl and their two-leggeds are guests at a beautiful palais in Vienna, Austria. A grand ball is to be held there to celebrate the eighteenth birthday of the family's daughter, and recently Bella, a young Malamute just like Athos, has also moved into the grand historic mansion. But instead of fun and games with the puppy and a glittering night at the ball, a murder takes place—for which Victoria Adler, the Master Sleuths' very own human, is arrested!

Sled dog Athos and feisty kitten Pearl travel with their human to the beautiful island of Sylt to meet a famous animal psychologist. There, they must take on not only a chatty bird and bad-tempered horses, but also a two-legged with murderous plans. Soon the furry detectives have their paws full with protecting their human and her host and hunting down a very dangerous killer.

In the untamed dunes of the North Sea island of Sylt, sled dog Athos cherishes his wild escapades—particularly as winter's chill approaches and the ebbing tourist influx grants him the freedom to explore undisturbed. However, one fateful night the sands reveal a chilling secret: a freshly dug grave. Beneath the disturbed earth lies a man who has met a brutal end. As the police delve into the mystery, they discover he was a private investigator commissioned by a renowned film star.

In order to understand hackers and protect the network infrastructure you must think like a hacker in today’s expansive and eclectic internet and you must understand that nothing is fully secured. The main focus of this audiobook is to help you understand how Firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems, Intrusion Prevention Systems, or Honeypots work. Your listening of this audiobook will boost your knowledge on what is possible in today’s hacking world and help you to become an Ethical Hacker aka Penetration Tester.

Christmas time in Vienna: for the two Master Sleuths, sled dog Athos and cat diva Pearl, it was supposed to be a relaxing vacation in the Austrian capital. But instead of getting comfortable in front of the fireplace and enjoying some delicious Christmas cookies, the two four-pawed detectives suddenly find themselves at the center of a murderous intrigue.

In the villa of a passionate collector of Egyptian antiquities, strange incidents begin to occur around a mysterious statue of the cat goddess Bastet. Finally there is a tragic accident, and the owner of the house loses his life in a bizarre turn of events. Luckily, Athos and Pearl are guests at the villa, together with their two humans, and they start to investigate . . . but this case may prove to be the most difficult yet for the furry detective duo.

A new assignment for Penny Küfer! Has Niní Delight, the head of a luxury lingerie chain, really taken her own life with arsenic? The young woman had everything one could wish for: the villa of her dreams, professional success, a famous burlesque diva for a sister and, on top of that, a mysterious new lover. Who’d want to end such a life in this way? The police have ruled out foul play. But—as Penny will soon discover—nothing is what it seems in the world of silk, French lace, and glamour...

Christmas with the family? Penny Küfer is quite surprised when she is invited to a fancy celebration with her estranged mother, of all people. Waldenstein Castle, the party location and home to Penny's latest stepfather, turns out to be a palace right out of a fairy tale. The assembled guests, however, seem rather eccentric, and what's more, one of them is a ruthless killer. But he hadn’t reckoned with Penny....

Four bestselling mystery authors meet up for a writers' retreat in tropical climes, on the dreamy Caribbean island of St. Mary. Seeking to infuse their tales with authenticity, they enlist the expertise of Penny Küfer, a spirited and sharp-witted private investigator known for her prowess in unraveling complex crimes. Penny arrives on St. Mary anticipating a serene break from her usual caseload, envisioning tranquil days under the tropical sun. However, while enjoying a romantic sunset on her very first evening, she witnesses a murder. As the line between fiction and reality blurs, Penny ...

A brilliant amateur sleuth – much like Miss Marple – falls to her death on the staircase of her old grand hotel. The police believe it was an accident. But her granddaughter is convinced: it was murder. After all, her grandmother was working on a dangerous case. Penny Küfer, still in training to become a licensed detective, is sent to uncover the truth – in the family's remote, crumbling grand hotel that hides more than just dust and cobwebs. A break-in at the dead woman’s archive, strange long-term guests, whispers of hidden diamonds … the case quickly spirals out of control. ...

Penny Küfer's latest assignment feels like a walk in the park: she is supposed to ensure the safety of a world-famous shipowner and his fiancée on the maiden voyage of a stunning new cruise ship. But what sounded like luxury and relaxation on the high seas quickly turns into a survival trip. Instead of breathing fresh sea air and putting her feet up by the pool, Penny finds herself dealing with a deadly mystery surrounding a legendary pearl. The first murders are not long in coming...

For anyone who is interested in genealogy and DNA profiling, this is the story of a journalist who travels the world to solve the mystery of her ancestry, facing questions about American identity and what it means to belong. Now adapted for young readers from the acclaimed adult memoir. Who are...

This stand-alone lesson introduces the student to the essentials in the Use of Force. Example laws from multiple states are referenced throughout the lecture. Verbal deflection and de-escalation techniques are always the first line of defense and the use of physical force is a measure of last resort. A force-on-force encounter does not end when the act of violence ceases. The psychological impact of a physical attack can last a lifetime.

Penny Küfer's past unexpectedly collides with the present when an old acquaintance reappears in her life, offering her a unique assignment: At the de-luxe mountain hideaway of a controversial space magnate Penny is supposed to reinforce the security team. This time, will she be able to stop a cold-blooded murderer before he strikes?