Historical Styles

Book contains some of the Founding Documents of the United States. The Declaration of Independence, The Articles of Confederation, The U.S. Constitution, Bill of Rights, Emancipation Proclamation, Gettysburg Address, National Anthem

Agatha Christie’s debut novel, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, features the first appearance of the eccentric Belgian Detective Hercule Poirot. Poirot must use his unusual methods and his singular charm to solve the murder of the rich, elderly Emily Inglethorpe. Fortunately, Poirot’s old friend Arthur Hastings happens to be staying at Styles Court, an Essex country manor, at the time of the murder, and he is a ready right-hand man during Poirot’s investigation.

Betrayed and left for dead, a soldier in 13th-century East Africa winds up in hiding as a monk in Roha (Lalibela). He soon gets romantically entangled with a wealthy heiress as he struggles to maintain his monastic vows. However, when old enemies resurface and threaten those he has come to care for, he secretly picks up the sword again, offering salvation by day with the Bible, but secretly exacting deadly vengeance and justice by night with the sword.

Perfectly narrated by AudioFile Earphones award-winning narrator Alison Larkin and the star of Agatha Christie's Partners in Crime TV series James Warwick, these four novels by Agatha Christie with a bonus short story at the end are a delight from start to finish.

Kara kann ihre große Liebe Ash nicht vergessen. Die Leidenschaft, die der stolze Krieger in ihr weckte. Die Wut, dass er unbedingt kurz nach ihrer Hochzeit in den Kampf ziehen musste. Die Trauer, dass er nie von dort zurückkehrte. Trotzdem heiratet sie jetzt einen anderen, um ihrem Sohn das Erbe zu sichern. Doch gerade als sie vor den Altar tritt, ruft jemand hinter ihr: "Kara ist meine Ehefrau!" Ihr stockt der Atem, als sie sich umdreht... Aber so gern sie sich sofort in Ashs Küssen verlieren möchte, ist sie hin- und hergerissen.

Recently, there had been some strange goings on at Styles St Mary. Evelyn, constant companion to old Mrs Inglethorp, had stormed out of the house muttering something about "a lot of sharks". And with her, something indefinable had gone from the atmosphere. Her presence had spelt security; now the air seemed rife with suspicion and impending evil.

Snowden emphasizes the role of liberty and democracy in motivating the colonists to seek independence from Great Britain, while also examining social and economic factors that shaped the Revolution. The book's writing style uses the Biblical language of King James, which was popular at the time and suggests solemn attention to the listener.

Schottland, 877. Verzweifelt flieht Lady Ceanna vor einer erzwungenen Ehe aus der elterlichen Burg. Sie will ins Kloster, ins ferne Nrurim! Wie gefährlich ihr Plan ist, erkennt sie erst, als ein hochgewachsener Wikinger ihren Weg kreuzt. Sandulf Sigurdsson flößt ihr Angst ein – und verleiht ihr zugleich Mut. Denn schon bald rettet er ihr das Leben, als ihre Verfolger sie finden. Doch als er sie voller Leidenschaft küsst, weiß Ceanna: Ihre Unschuld ist in Gefahr! Und damit ihre Zukunft als Nonne. Dennoch stehen zwischen ihr und ihren Häschern nur der breitschultrige Nordmann und sein Schwert.

Christmas time is fast approaching at Mary Vale and newcomer Libby is ready to start a fresh chapter working alongside the Wartime Midwives. When she discovers that the local primary school is struggling, Libby rallies the midwives to band together and work with the local community. With the help of midwife Ada and teacher Margaret, Libby has a plan to save Christmas. But not everyone likes what Libby is doing, and local landlord Thorpe is hiding something.

Schottland im Jahr 815: Mutig weiß sich die schöne Schildmaid Dagmar mit ihrem Schwert gegen Männer zu behaupten. Doch dann wird sie von einem breitschultrigen Gälen entführt! Auf starken Armen trägt Lord Aedan mac Connall sie vom Schlachtfeld, um sie zurück zu ihrem verhassten Vater zu bringen. Dagmar müsste Aedan verabscheuen. Doch auf dem gefahrvollen Weg durch das Moorland verführt er ihr unabhängiges Herz zu leidenschaftlicher Hingabe.

Und trotzdem war da noch etwas anderes im Spiel, etwas, das ein Feuer in ihr entfachte. Ohne zu bemerken, was sie da eigentlich tat, schmiegte sie sich eng an ihn. Verkauft! Liddy kann nicht fassen, dass sie jetzt Eigentum des breitschultrigen Wikingers Sigurd Sigmundson sein soll! Bis zum letzten Atemzug wird die stolze Keltin diesen Barbaren bekämpfen! Doch ein Blick in seine strahlend blauen Augen löst in Libby ein nie gekanntes Verlangen aus. Ihre Ehre verbietet ihr, sich ihm hinzugeben. Obwohl ihr Herz sich nach seiner Umarmung sehnt, darf sie nie die Seine werden.

Reverend Herbert F. Smith is a noted theologian, author, and scholar. Hidden Victory, an internationally best-selling novel, has been published in numerous countries around the world. For this work, Smith engaged in extensive research and lived in the Holy Land while he wrote the first draft. A historical novel of Jesus’ life, Hidden Victory can be approached as revelation, as history, and as adventure.

This guide provides introductory and closing commentary for works from many famous classical composers, and includes time-stamped commentary to explain the technical aspects of what is being heard in the piece and the composer's intent in real time. This innovative audiobook enables you to hear both the music and the commentary in parallel.

When local baseball player Junior Jones receives death threats over the color of his skin, the team's wealthy owner hires Sam Rockwell to solve the case and stop a murder before it happens. Sam goes undercover as a minor league pitcher to strike out the culprit. Follow the clues along with Sam's curmudgeonly ghost of a father Frank Rockwell, and Sam's wife Amelia, who holds a secret that will forever change the lives of the entire Rockwell family. It's another laugh-filled, madcap mystery in the warm, witty 1950's Hollywood-style of author Jason Anspach.

Autumn 1941, and as female conscription looms, three women arrive at the Bell Works Factory in Hucknall to work on the Spitfire production line. Lily soon realises her real dream is to pilot the planes; Edna longs to be reunited with her evacuee daughter, but soon discovers she has a much bigger problem; and Jeannie fears the worst after weeks of no news from her fiancé. Despite all the heartache, with a bit of festive cheer and 'can do' attitude, The Engine Girls will pull together and do all they can to ensure Britain's safe for the New Year.

Jennifer Cloud is sure of three things: Women are just as capable as men of catching a thief. Traveling back in time is not all fun, games, and vintage Italian leather grosgrain shoes. And saving the woman who turned your life upside down can get you killed....

The first ever collection of poems by the acclaimed author of the Aubrey/Maturin series of Napoleonic naval adventures. As we have stood with Jack and Stephen on the deck of the Surprise and other ships, listeners around the world have been transported to a place and time at once familiar and exotic, routine and dramatic. At all times, Patrick O’Brian’s deep knowledge of the period and profound empathy with the landscape of the sea has ensured there is always a firm hand on the tiller.

Durante la primavera de 1921, Helen McKerrigan-Montero viaja a Nueva York para acompañar a su hermana Laura, a punto de dar a luz. Debido a una absurda confusión, se convierte en el objetivo de una banda de gángsters de los bajos fondos. Para su sorpresa, el responsable de su protección es alguien a quien no ha podido olvidar.

An analysis of recent US Supreme Court decisions relating to regulation of corporate entities, including arguments and opinion announcements from key cases, including American Express, Jesner, Epic Systems, Janus, and Knick.

It's 1941 and Britain is at war. For the aristocratic Walsingham family this means their grand home being taken over by the armed forces. But for newcomers Ava, Maudie and Bella, this is a chance for something more. Each is ready to do their part for the war effort and soon become firm friends. But Lord Edward Walsingham seems like he is hiding something. And although he may be clever, he might have met his match in Maudie and the girls....