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Some crooks have tried to snatch the plump son of a business tycoon, and have accidentally made off with his playmate instead. But they're not changing their plan: a payment is to be delivered to them or a small corpse is to be delivered to Inspector Ghote. But what kind of ransom can a mere tailor's boy demand? And, as something more unpleasant than just a ransom note arrives from the kidnappers, are the police helping to keep the boy in one piece?

For London the worst has happened. There have been riots, uncontrolled fires, outbreaks of savage looting, artillery battles, mass flights. The great city lies three parts deserted, open to marauding gangs and beast-wild individuals, its highways and landmarks tumbled like ruined temples. To Mark, comparatively safe in less troubled Highgate, there comes a message that his estranged wife is dying in Wimbledon, right across on the far side of the dangerous bowl of the devastated city.

Parigi, inizio anni Duemila, un angelo si innamora di Dixi, ragazza fragile che fa la modella, nata in una ricca famiglia della borghesia francese e cresciuta da sola, persa in una vita disordinata senza regole e futuro, alla mercé di uno zingaro di cui è perdutamente innamorata e che la trascina, giocando con i suoi sentimenti, in una serie di eventi dalle tinte fosche. Lo spirito, Alan, la segue ovunque, fino a svelarsi nelle chiese dove la ragazza trova rifugio e conforto.

Tre søde historier om livet i Ponyville: Der går fuldstændig kuk i ponyvennernes cutie marks. Rarity forsøger at styre vejret, mens Applejack kæmper med at sy kjoler i Raritys butik. Og de andre ponyvenner har også glemt deres særlige talenter. Undtagen Twilight Sparkle. Kan hun hjælpe dem, så alt bliver normalt igen? Apple Bloom skammer sig over, at hun ikke har fået sit cutie mark endnu. Men er det virkelig noget at skamme sig over? Pinkie Pie planlægger fødselsdagsfest for Rainbow Dash.

God's Word in Its Fullness is a delight to listen to and devotional in its spiritual depth. Tim Neu is a master storyteller along with being a pioneer in the Kingdom. Listeners will appreciate how he weaves personal stories with the Gospel's calling and Biblical principles.

Alice Law tem apenas um objetivo: se tornar uma das mentes mais brilhantes da área de magia analítica. Ela sacrificou tudo: orgulho, vida amorosa e até mesmo a sanidade. Abriu mão do que foi preciso para entrar no programa de pós-graduação de Cambridge e trabalhar ao lado do professor Jacob Grimes, o maior mago do mundo.

Perry Parkhurst, a perfectly polished young lawyer from Toledo, reaches the end of his rope when a quarrel with his glamorous sweetheart, Betty Medill, leaves him heartbroken and humiliated. In a moment of wounded bravado, he lets himself be swept into an evening of reckless celebration—one that ends with him renting a shabby camel costume for a high-society circus ball.

The Author Files dives into the hidden lives, secrets, and strange histories of the world's greatest writers. Hosted by Kane - Creative Writing graduate and MPhil researcher specialising in Golden Age detective fiction - each episode opens a new case file on an author, exploring their inspirations, scandals, mysteries, and the real stories behind their work. So pull up a chair. Open the case file. There's always more to the story - and in this podcast, we're telling it all.

Dive into Relentless City, a satirical exploration of class dynamics penned in Bensons signature style, where humor meets keen observation. Set against the vibrant backdrops of New York, London, and the picturesque railways of the English countryside, this novel deftly highlights the quirks and foibles of societys various strata. - Summary by Beeswaxcandle

Dive into Porcelain and Pink, a delightful comic one-act play adapted from F. Scott Fitzgeralds 1922 short story collection, Tales of the Jazz Age. This whimsical tale revolves around a young woman in a bathtub who finds herself entangled in a humorous case of mistaken identity. Join talented performers Holly Bliss, Jc Guan, and mb, with narration and audio editing by Laurie Anne Walden, as they bring this charming story to life.

Dive into a captivating tale with Offshore Pirate, a six-part adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgeralds 1920 short story from the collection Flappers and Philosophers. This story precedes the iconic screwball comedies of the 1930s, showcasing the relentless spirit of a determined young heiress as she navigates her desires and aspirations in life. (Summary by BellonaTimes)

F. Anstey, writing under the pseudonym Thomas Anstey Guthrie, was a gifted Londoner who, despite his legal training, found fame as a creator of witty pieces for Punch and humorous novels. Mr. Punchs Model Music Hall is a delightful compilation of his comedic works crafted for Punch, encompassing both songs and dramas. True to his style, Anstey masterfully captured the spirit of his era, amplifying the absurdities of life to entertain and provoke thoughtful commentary. - Summary by Don W. Jenkins

In Mr. Punchs Pocket Ibsen, experience a delightful twist on five of Henrik Ibsens renowned tragedies through witty comic parodies that originally graced the pages of Punch, the iconic British humor magazine. The author playfully acknowledges the absence of the originals enigmatic depth and the lighter touch on allegorical symbolism, while humorously noting that the characters may not be as wildly irrational as real-life individuals often are. These charming adaptations invite readers to embrace the quirks of Ibsens world with a fresh perspective. LibriVox has brought to life full-cast ...

Step into the witty world of E. F. Bensons Mapp and Lucia series, which encompasses six delightful novels and three captivating short stories. The series includes the titles Queen Lucia, Lucia in London, Miss Mapp (which features the short story The Male Impersonator), Mapp and Lucia, Lucias Progress (published as The Worshipful Lucia in the U.S.), and Trouble for Lucia. Set against the backdrop of the 1920s and 1930s, these stories humorously chronicle the lives of upper-middle-class British characters engaged in a spirited battle for social status and one-upmanship, all amidst a climate of ...

Dive into the whimsical world of In Brief Authority, a satirical comedy from 1915 that follows a nouveau riche British family and their quirky nanny as they embark on an extraordinary adventure to Maerchenland, the enchanting land of Fairy Tales. One fateful evening, they find themselves transported in a car drawn by storks, where the familys snobbish matron is mistakenly crowned Queen. Eager to impose her British social customs, she stirs up delightful chaos among the kingdoms gnomes, giants, and a dragon. As the royal family introduces concepts like capitalism and golf, tensions rise when ...

In Giants Robe, we follow Mark Ashburn, a disillusioned young teacher at St. Peters Public School for boys, a place he finds himself at odds with. Aspiring to make a name for himself in the literary world, Mark faces a relentless tide of mediocrity and rejection. Everything changes when he reconnects with Vincent, an old friend who is preparing for a journey to his fathers plantation in Ceylon. Vincent asks Mark for a seemingly harmless favor, and in a moment of impulsive courage, Mark agrees—unaware of the profound consequences that await him. This fateful decision spirals into a web of ...

Food. Family. Community. 
In a world that tells mothers to hustle harder, outsource home life, and silence their instincts, The Real Life. Real Kitchen Podcast offers a different rhythm. Hosted by Zoë F. Willis, mother-of-many & Mum Mentor, this podcast is a gentle but honest invitation to rethink what matters most. Through soulful musings & conversations with those who feed, heal, and raise our communities, from farmers and butchers to herbalists and healers, wise thinkers and mothers in the thick of it, we’ll explore how women can reclaim their homes, health, and children’s future. ...

F. Anstey, the pen name of Thomas Anstey Guthrie, was a witty London writer whose humorous flair won him acclaim in the pages of Punch and beyond. In Voces Populi, a delightful collection of his best Punch pieces, Anstey explores a variety of amusing scenarios, from the antics of a fraudulent conjuror to a comical dispute over a ladys oversized, obstructive hat at the music hall. Join Don W. Jenkins as he brings this masterful collection to life.

Despite the prevalence of students with disabilities in the general education classroom, few teachers receive training on how to meet these students' needs or how to navigate the legally mandated processes enumerated in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). What is their role? What are their responsibilities? What are the roles and rights of parents? And what must all teachers do to ensure that students with disabilities and other special needs receive the quality education they're entitled to?

Set against the backdrop of Victorian England, Vice Versa tells the whimsical tale of businessman Paul Bultitude and his anxious son, Dick. As Dick prepares to leave for a daunting boarding school ruled by the fearsome headmaster Dr. Grimstone, his fathers offhand remark that schooldays are the best years of a boys life sparks an unexpected twist. With the help of a magical stone from an uncle in India that grants wishes, they find themselves swapped in body and spirit. Now, Mr. Bultitude must navigate the challenges of school life while Dick takes the helm of his fathers business in the ...