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Sono trascorsi trent'anni. Ed Munster adesso è un uomo, è rimasto a vivere nella stessa cittadina e insegna nella scuola locale. Abita nella bella casa che gli ha lasciato la madre e affitta una stanza a una studentessa vivace da cui è attratto, suo malgrado. Ed sembra essersi lasciato il passato alle spalle, quell'estate del 1986 in cui era un ragazzino e trascorreva giorni interi con i suoi amici.

Le due sorelle Williamson, Penny e Josephine, sono nell'ordine: veterane della Resistenza francese, ottime ballerine di foxtrot, grandi bestemmiatrici sempre pronte a bere un Martini ben fatto, e - ma è solo un dettaglio - ultranovantenni. Lo sa bene il nipote Archie, il loro "agente", che le scarrozza alle varie commemorazioni di fatti della Seconda guerra mondiale cui sono invitate come ospiti d'onore. Quel che Archie non sa è che il passato delle due care prozie non è esattamente limpidissimo.

Postcolonialism explores the political, social, and cultural effects of decolonization, continuing the anti-colonial deconstruction of Western dominance. This Very Short Introduction discusses both the history and key debates of postcolonialism, and considers its importance as a means of changing the way we think about the world. Robert J. C. Young examines the key strategies that postcolonial thought has developed to engage with the impact of sometimes centuries of Western political and cultural domination.

Experience the classic and enchanting tale of Alice in Wonderland like never before, as its retold in a simpler, more accessible way. All your favorite characters, from the mischievous Cheshire Cat to the whimsical Mad Hatter, come to life in this delightful rendition. While the title suggests words of one syllable, the author cleverly breaks down longer words with dashes, making it easy to follow along. Perfect for all listeners, especially those for whom English is a second language, this version is a charming choice for anyone looking to enjoy a beloved story in an engaging format.

The environmental crisis under way is unique in human history. It is a true existential crisis. Those alive today will decide the fate of humanity. Meanwhile, the leaders of the most powerful state in human history are dedicating themselves with passion to destroying the prospects for organized human life. At the same time, there is a solution at hand, which is the Green New Deal.

The Gambler is a psychologically probing novel concerning the gambling episodes, tangled love affairs, and complicated lives of Alexis Ivanovitch, a young gambling addict; Polina Alexandrovna, the woman he loves; a pair of French adventurers; and other characters. Narrated by Alexis, this short novel is based on Fyodor Dostoevsky's own experiences as a compulsive gambler.

The deal was sealed the moment she stepped onto that stage. It was like seeing a ghost: sunshine-blonde hair, pale skin, azure eyes that held a thousand secrets. I didn’t know what caused her to end up on that auction block, and I didn’t care. All I knew was that I had to have her - no matter the cost. A million dollars later, she became mine. Mine to break. Mine to use. Mine to keep.

A gripping BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation based on the second novel in C. J. Sansom's best-selling Tudor crime series. Summer, 1540. It has been three years since the terrible events at Scarnsea monastery, and lawyer-detective Matthew Shardlake is living a quiet life in London - until a summons from Cromwell sees him embarking on another dangerous secret assignment.

A thrilling BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation based on CJ Sansom's best-selling Tudor crime novel. Winter, 1537. Henry VIII has declared himself Supreme Head of the Church and instructed his Chief Minister, Thomas Cromwell, to dissolve England's religious houses and seize their wealth. But Cromwell's plot to bring down the abbeys has hit a snag - one of the King's Commissioners has been found brutally murdered in Scarnsea monastery, on the south coast of Kent.

An epic, romantic, and action-packed fantasy inspired by the tale of Rumpelstiltskin, about a bastard princess who must take on an evil fae to save her brother’s soul, from C. J. Redwine, the New York Times bestselling author of The Shadow Queen. Perfect for fans of Graceling and the Lunar...

This New York Times and USA TODAY bestseller, is a collaboration between twenty bestselling mystery novelists who have joined forces to create a spellbinding story of love, betrayal, and intrigue. “Readers can’t go wrong with this juicy thriller” raves Library Journal. Pericles “Perry”...

¿Qué ocurre cuando los sueños no se olvidan… sino que insisten en contarse?El Rincón De Los Sueños - Relatos Oníricos, un espacio donde la frontera entre lo real y lo imaginado se difumina. Aquí no escucharás historias comunes, sino fragmentos de almas que alguna vez soñaron… y dejaron huellas en la niebla.Cada episodio es una travesía emocional narrada con atmósfera sonora, voz profunda y guiones que nacen de sueños reales, pesadillas, recuerdos distorsionados y visiones que no se explican… pero se sienten.🔹 Voces que susurran desde el otro lado 🔹 Amores que sobreviven...

Unlock a weak-to-strong progression into power and a detailed LitRPG system with unique classes, skills, dungeons, achievements, survival and evolution. Explore a mysterious world of fallen civilizations, strange monsters and deadly secrets.

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AUTHOR'S NOTE: This is "The Beta Version" of this podiobook. 7th Son: Descent is now available as a print novel from St. Martin's Press. During the editorial process, significant changes and improvements were made to Descent's print manuscript. Character names were changed, and events at the end of the print novel were modified in ways that will impact the rest of the print trilogy. The print novel represents an official reboot of the 7th Son series. Due to these changes, this "Beta Version" of Book Three: Destruction is no longer the "official" version of the podiobook. Please visit the 7th ...

AUTHOR'S NOTE: This is "The Beta Version" of this podiobook. 7th Son: Descent is now available as a print novel from St. Martin's Press. During the editorial process, significant changes and improvements were made to Descent's print manuscript. Character names were changed, and events at the end of the print novel were modified in ways that will impact the rest of the print trilogy. The print novel represents an official reboot of the 7th Son series. Due to these changes, this "Beta Version" of Book One: Descent is no longer the "official" version of the podiobook. Please visit the 7th Son: ...

AUTHOR'S NOTE: This is "The Beta Version" of this podiobook. 7th Son: Descent is now available as a print novel from St. Martin's Press. During the editorial process, significant changes and improvements were made to Descent's print manuscript. Character names were changed, and events at the end of the print novel were modified in ways that will impact the rest of the print trilogy. The print novel represents an official reboot of the 7th Son series. Due to these changes, this "Beta Version" of Book Two: Deceit is no longer the "official" version of the podiobook. Please visit the 7th Son: ...

Welcome to the **Awakening The Sleeping Giant** podcast! 🎙️ We’re on a mission to inspire followers of Jesus to venture into the world, carrying His message to those who are lost, hurting, and broken. Tune in to hear our personal stories as devoted followers of Jesus, and pick up valuable insights along the way. Our episodes blend real-life experiences, educational content, and practical applications to empower you to live an authentic life for Jesus. Let’s embark on this journey together! 🌟🙌

The Sentimental Bloke tells the story of Bill, a member of a larrikin push (or gang) in Melbourne's Little Lonsdale red-light district, who encounters Doreen, a young woman "of some social aspiration", in a local market. Narrated by Bill, the poems chronicle their courtship and marriage, detailing his transformation from a violence-prone gang member to a contented husband and father.

The moment Blair Jensen sneered jock at me, I was captivated. Then she poured a beer over my head and walked away like I was nothing. Nobody turned down Cage Wilder, nobody, and I knew then that I had to have her, no matter the consequences. She bruised my ego and embarrassed me in front of my football buddies, turning me into the laughing stock of the team, so I made a bet with them. They claimed there wasn’t any way I could melt the heart of Blair the Ice Queen; after all, she had shown her disgust for me.