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Aryanna is an 8-year-old girl, named Bug by her parents as she had been born in the month of June when June bugs were common. Her best friend in the whole world is her cat Suzy, who goes almost everywhere with her. Their first adventure was in the land of Oz and even though it was a perilous adventure, they enjoyed it. So they decided to try again this time in Scotland at the Loch Ness lake and meet Nessie, who the townspeople are trying to kill. Suzy and the Bug decide to help her and the adventure begins.

Filmmaker and actor, Jack Bishop and Corey Clifford take a close look at the films in their life-long DVD and Blu Ray collections and discuss what each movie means to them today. One-by-one, they revisit the movies (bonus features and all) to decide if they should keep ‘em, trash ‘em or upgrade ‘em. And along the way the three share hilarious life stories, insights about the filmmaking process and present film theories that usually cause them to fight each other. It's good movie talk! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Dismantling the Ivory Tower" is an engaging and informative student-run podcast, created in partnership with and operating out of Portland Community College's Multicultural Center. Hosted by Elijah Jagne, a Multicultural Center student leader and alum of the Men of Color Leadership Program (MoCLP) , and co-hosted by Dr. Clifford C. Meeks, Coordinator of the MoCLP, the podcast aims to foster meaningful conversations around the topics of identity, diversity, and the historical context of structural racism and bias within higher education institutions.One of the primary objectives of "...

In an alternate Europe where the Roman Empire never fell, the expansive Empty Lands are inhabited by forces known collectively as the Evil. Yet Charles Harcourt is honor-bound to venture into that dangerous area to find his long-lost fiancee. He is joined on his trek by an abbot who hopes to locate a crystal prism that hold the soul of a saint; the non-human Knurly Man, who craves release from his pitiful existence; and the beautiful Yolanda, who seeks the answer to a secret mystery.

Romney Pringle betreibt in der Londoner City ein literarisches Büro. Doch statt sich eingesandten Manuskripten zu widmen, geht er lieber mit offenen Augen durchs Leben und packt jede erdenkliche Gelegenheit beim Schopfe, um an schnelles Geld zu kommen. Eine betrügerische Verjüngungs-Firma übernehmen? Einen Erpresser erpressen? Einen Dieb bestehlen? All dies und noch mehr bringt Romney Pringle zu Stande! Dieser Download enthält die sechs "Gaunerstreiche" von Romney Pringle als Gesamtausgabe.

1872. Marguerite has fled to London, leaving behind a traumatic past in Paris. When she is offered work as a cook for mysterious French widow Madame Riel, she seizes the chance to start afresh. But as soon as Marguerite arrives, she is stifled by the tension in the house and before long she comes to resent her stingy and volatile employer, as well as her unfriendly housemaid. Just as Marguerite is about to resign, Madame Riel’s beautiful actress daughter Julie returns to the house and charms her into staying.

Author Jay Vickers would like nothing more than to be left alone so he can finish his next book. But "there's something strange going on," as his peculiar neighbor, Horton Flanders, says. The market is filling with new inventions that supposedly last forever-cars, razors, cigarette lighters, and more. Individuals and whole families are disappearing. Soon, even Mr. Flanders vanishes-but not before leaving Vickers a note.

Forestry student Jerry Conklin is fly-fishing when something huge lands on his car, crushing it into the earth. It looks like a big black box-about fifty feet high and two hundred feet long-and the object stirs up quite a commotion among the townspeople of Lone Pine, Minnesota. One of them even shoots at it-and quickly pays for it with his life.

No margin--no mission! What does it take to bring financial justice to communities of color? Cliff Rosenthal, shaped by the movements of the 1960s, fought for decades against government indifference and systemic bias finally seeing change come after the death of George Floyd. Michael McCray, a renowned whistle-blower, led an unprecedented court challenge to the unjust federal termination of his fraternity's Kappa Alpha Psi Federal Credit Union.

Since the dawn of mankind, immortality has been the ultimate reward. But by the year 2148, it requires no act of faith to believe in an afterlife. Forever Center promises to bring people back to a life beyond death. Now everyone spends their lives in poverty, giving all their money to Forever Center to ensure their happiness and comfort in the next eternal life.

and in the end… No matter what, It’s All Mishegoss!

Das nur zur Tarnung existierende Literarische Büro von Romney Pringle erhält seinen ersten Auftrag: Ein Pfarrer bittet Romney Pringle darum, einen Stellvertreter für ihn zu suchen, damit er in den Schottischen Highlands auf Recherchereise für ein Buch gehen kann. Statt nach einem echten Geistlichen zu suchen, übernimmt Pringle diese Rolle kurzerhand selbst und lernt als Prediger Charles Courtley den Maharajah von Satpura kennen, der gerade in der Region zu Gast ist.

The twentieth century's so-called golden age of science fiction produced many great writers, yet none is greater than Clifford D. Simak, named Grand Master by the Science Fiction Writers of America. His bold visions of and ingenious speculations about humankind's future, always enriched with empathy and a deep understanding of human strengths, foibles, and failings, have stood the test of time, remaining powerful, affecting, and relevant.

2097 A.D. Religion is no longer the world’s dominant belief system. Cyrenism, a global collection of atheists, agnostics and scientists is now the majority, and our society has become dependent upon artificial intelligence, technology and advanced robotics. Global Marshal Austin Corrigan is a man produced by this brave new world. He is a tenacious law enforcement officer and a dedicated Cyrenist. Austin is balanced on the job and in life by his best friend, Dean “Deadman” Clarkson, a devout Catholic and a lethal military sniper.

Beginning with the unforgettable title story—a wry and chilling horror tale about cloning and alien invasion that inspired the classic teleplay "The Duplicate Man" from the television series The Outer Limits—Simak propels the listener on a breathtaking journey across the galaxies and into the future. He then enthralls us with the strange chronicle of twin siblings, one tied to the Earth, the other drawn to the stars; imaginings of a volatile reunion of two former enemies who must join forces on Jupiter's moon or face extinction; and the story of a house in the middle of nowhere.

On the heels of a divorce, a mid-list mystery writer returns to his hometown in Central Connecticut and is dragged back into a decades-old unsolved case involving former missing classmates to expose the horrific secrets of a quaint, idyllic New England town. Fusing the modern domestic psychological thriller with popular unsolved mysteries (Girl on the Train meets In Cold Blood), this meta blend of true crime and fiction plays with expectations and perspective before its mind-blowing conclusion.

No science fiction author was more highly regarded than Grand Master Clifford D. Simak, winner of numerous honors. One of the genre's premier literary artists, Simak explores time travel and time engines; examines the rituals and superstitions of galactic travelers who have long forgotten their ultimate purpose; and even takes fascinating detours through World War II and the wild American West in a wondrous anthology that no science fiction fan should be without.

The podcast 'The Controversial Morning Show', hosted by Kaya Clifford, is a weekly podcast with episodes aired in the morning. The show talks about "controversial topics", which can mean anything depending on the listener. But, in general, a "controversial topic" would be a topic that could be debatable or one-sided that could potentially upset some people out there in the world. But on this show? We don't care. Don't get us wrong, it can be controversial, but we are always open minded and willing to learn and be educated. The host, Kaya Clifford, offers personal insight and analysis. Enjoy :)

This volume contains ten stellar short stories by Clifford D. Simak. In "Grotto of the Dancing Deer," a man carrying an ancient secret finally speaks up, unable to bear any longer the loneliness he has experienced for millennia. In "Over the River," which Simak wrote in memory of his beloved grandmother Ellen, children from an embattled future are sent back for safekeeping to their ancestors in the peaceful past. And in "Day of Truce," the inhabitants of a suburban subdivision must barricade themselves against bands of roving attackers.

Single Mom Physicians need a little extra support. With medical practice, family life, paying off student loans and trying to have a minute for self care, joining community will help you get there faster. In this podcast, we'll concentrate on mindset, time and money saving ways to accomplish your goals, and ways to find fun and joy in every day so that you're that much closer to true life-work balance.