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The most gorgeously theatrical of all Dickens's novels, Nicholas Nickleby follows the delightful adventures of a hearty young hero in 19th-century England. Nicholas, a gentleman's son fallen upon hard times, must set out to make his way in the world. His journey is accompanied by some of the most swaggering scoundrels and unforgettable eccentrics in Dickens's pantheon.

First published in monthly parts from March 1852 to September 1853, this novel follows the fortunes of three pedestrian characters; Esther Summerson, Ada Clare, and Richard Carstone. The story they tell embondies Dickens' merciless indictment of the Court of Chancery and its bungling, morally corrupt handling of the endless case of Jarndyce v. Jarndyce, giving the novel its scope and meaning.

Real estate agent Violet "Spooky" Parker stumbles upon a body-part theft ring at the local funeral parlor and suspects her caustic coworker has a hand in it - or maybe a foot. Can Violet discover what's in the crates that the crooks are sneaking out of the mortuary in the dark of night? Or will she end up in one of them herself - in pieces?

One dead body, one century-old haunted opera house, one zombie musical - one pissed-off detective - will Violet "Spooky" Parker keep her tail out of trouble, or will she end up as one of Deadwood's walking dead?

As Pip unravels the truth behind his own "great expectations" in his quest to become a gentleman, the mysteries of the past and the convolutions of fate through a series of thrilling adventures serve to steer him toward maturity and his most important discovery of all - the truth about himself.

Volume 12 begins with Doug Bradley's well-researched insight into the stories and their authors. This is followed by what H. P. Lovecraft considered to be one of his best stories, "The Music of Eric Zann". "The Tool" by W. F. Harvey is a horrifying tale narrated by an inmate of a mental institution. Next Edgar Allan Poe revisits his terrifying fear of being buried alive in "The Premature Burial". Then an eavesdropper overhears five creepy and scary ghost stories in Charles Dickens "To Be Read at Dusk".

Mythology has provided inspiration for storytellers and scientists alike. In this 10-hour audiobook, explore the mythology of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Essential for any student of mythology, literature, or religion. Each subject is 2-5 minutes in length, making the material easy to absorb and navigate.

Penguin Classics presents the audiobook adaptation of Martin Chuzzlewit, a tale of inheritiance and destiny and the story Dickens considered his best. Read by John Wells. The greed of his family has led wealthy old Martin Chuzzlewit to become suspicious and misanthropic, leaving his grandson and...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the author of The Power of Habit, a fascinating exploration of what makes conversations work—and how we can all learn to be supercommunicators at work and in life “A winning combination of stories, studies, and guidance that might well transform the worst...

Everyone needs to invest, but where do you invest during bear markets? The massive stock declines over the past year have eroded savings, but this doesn't mean you should stuff your money into a mattress. It needs to be put to work, getting some return so that it will grow. Smart investors will turn to high dividend paying stocks to get a stable and growing stream of income.

Meet Mulder and Scully, FBI - the agency maverick and the female agent assigned to keep him in line. Their job is to investigate the eeriest unsolved mysteries in modern America, from pyro-psychics to death row demonics, from rampaging Sasquatches to alien invasions. These are the cases the Bureau wants handled quietly but quickly, before the public finds out what's really out there...and panics - the cases filed under "X".

Your Best Shot Sports goes beyond the game to explore the stories that shape athletes on and off the field. Inspired by the phrase “Take Your Best Shot,” this podcast features candid, in-depth discussions about athletes as they share their personal journeys in their own words. From triumphs and setbacks to mindset, resilience, and purpose, listeners gain insight into what it truly takes—physically, mentally, and emotionally—to perform at the highest level. These powerful stories inspire everyone to take their best shot in sports and in life. BEST is for: Bringing Everyone's Strengths ...

Design Life is a podcast about design and side projects for motivated creators. It was born after your hosts, two serial side project addicts, saw a gap in the podcast market for a conversational show about design and the issues young creatives face, that was hosted by two females. This show aims to tackle the big issues designers face like getting paid, overcoming a creative block or managing time, to name a few. We want to open up discussion about things we wish we heard people talk about when we were studying, and we want to chat to you about the joys and the frustrations of working in the ...

Welcome to the Growing With Charles Malki Podcast— Charles Malki is an author, inventor, influencer, philanthropist, and community leader. He is the co-founder of IVOrganics.com brand products and the creator of America’s leading garden-product YouTube channel. The podcast primarily focuses on gardening, while also expanding into discussions on ecology, health, finance, law, religion, and much more—truly without limits. Episodes occasionally feature expert guests who bring deeper insight into the topics discussed. Charles has published research in the Journal of Surgical Research and ...

The Immigration Consultant South AfricaPodcast hosted by Charl Vollmer an immigration consultant breaks down the complex world of visas, residency, and relocation — in simple, practical terms. Each episode explores the latest immigration laws, Critical Skills Visa updates, Home Affairs processes, and expert tips for individuals and businesses moving to South Africa. Whether you're a skilled professional, entrepreneur, HR manager, or family planning a new life in SA, this podcast provides clear guidance, real case insights, and actionable advice to help you navigate the system with confidence...

Ever get the feeling that your government is out to get you? They are, and we set about to uncover the century's long plan for world domination by the psychopaths that are running the planet. We laugh at how insane it all is and interview prominent guests that might have ideas on how to foil their plans. Macroaggressions is hosted by Charlie Robinson.

Those Who Are About To Dive is a narrative, track-by-track exploration of Colosseum—the pioneering British jazz-rock band that fused blues, brass, virtuosity, and fire long before genres learned how to name it.Hosted by Chaz Charles, the series journeys through every studio album by Colosseum, Colosseum II, and the band’s reunion era—in strict chronological order. No compilations. No live albums. Just the recorded canon, examined with care, context, and conviction.Each episode treats a song not as background music, but as a case study—its creation, its players, its sound, and ...

Adaptive elegance is a personal diary of my feelings about becoming a fashion designer with a physical disability

Four thrilling classics with adventure at their hearts, abridged especially for young listeners: The Three Musketeer’s, The Jungle Book, Black Beauty, Nicholas Nickleby. Hours of audio fun to keep children entertained while on the move! Introduce your children to four much-loved adventure...

L'uomo con la coscienza del denaro attrae costantemente il denaro. L'uomo con la coscienza della povertà attrae costantemente la povertà. Entrambi soddisfano le condizioni esatte - con il pensiero, la parola e l'azione - che fanno sì che il percorso per la cosa di cui sono coscienti, venga a loro. "Come un uomo pensa nel suo cuore, così è".