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Dive into the uproarious world of Richard Brinsley Sheridans classic comedy, first performed in 1777. School For Scandal unravels the tangled web of intrigues and scandals among the British upper classes. At the center of the chaos is Lady Sneerwell, who has her sights set on marrying Charles Surface, while Joseph Surface is intent on winning the heart of the beautiful heiress Maria, who, unfortunately for him, prefers Charles. To sabotage this budding romance, Lady Sneerwell and Joseph resort to spreading scandalous rumors about Charles and the new young wife of Sir Peter Teazle, Marias ...

Set against the vibrant backdrop of 18th century Bath—a town renowned for its fashion and indulgence—Rivals unfolds a delightful tale of love and deception. At its heart are young lovers Lydia and Jack. Inspired by the romantic novels of her time, Lydia yearns for an adventurous love affair. To win her heart, Jack masquerades as the impoverished Ensign Beverley, igniting her fantasies of elopement despite the disapproval of her guardian, the comically misguided Mrs. Malaprop. Known for her humorous malapropisms, Mrs. Malaprop is a source of endless entertainment, while Lydias other suitors...

Morton Carlton, a laid-back and affluent young artist, has always viewed love and marriage as mere trifles—until fate intervenes. A chance encounter with an English illustrated newspaper unveils a stunning photograph of the enchanting Princess Aline of Hohenwald, igniting an unexpected obsession within him. Determined to meet her, Morton faces the daunting challenge of breaching the fortified walls of royal etiquette and security in a small German duchy. Undeterred, he sets off on a daring adventure across Europe, ready to risk it all for a chance at true love. (Summary by Carolin)

Welcome to Roadway – The Podcast, the voice of the UK road transport industry.Produced by the Road Haulage Association (RHA), the podcast tackles the topics that matter most to hauliers, coach operators, and logistics professionals.Hosted by RHA Managing Director Richard Smith, each episode features in-depth conversations with leading figures, policy experts, and industry partners — offering trusted insights, analysis, and stories from across the sector. Whether you’re behind the wheel, in the office, or managing a fleet, Roadway keeps you connected to the issues shaping the future of ...

SQL Essentials for Dummies is your quick reference to all the core concepts of SQL—a valuable common standard language used in relational databases. This useful guide is straightforward—with no excess review, wordy explanations, or fluff—so you get what you need, fast. Great for a brush-up on the basics or as an everyday desk reference, this book is one you can rely on.

The financial services industry is being transformed by heightened regulation, technological disruption, and changing demographics. These structural forces have lowered barriers to entry, increasing competition from within and outside the industry, in the form of entrepreneurial fintech start-ups to large, non-financial technology-based companies.

I booked a stress relief session, hoping to survive finals—just a little therapeutic help. But when my brother’s best friend walks in...everything changes. He doesn't recognize me at first, and his firm therapy is helping with the stress. But once he realizes who I am, I'm ready to beg to be with him forever.

Her body is found on Wednesday morning. Hanging from a tree. Halfway between May Beck and Falling Foss. Brady’s got one clue. And only one clue. Five tarot cards. But are they a message for him? A warning for the dead woman? Or a reading for a client? Is the answer in her past? Or in someone else’s future?

In the brutal, unforgiving wastes of the Arizona desert, Chet Byrnes built a cattle ranching empire with his bare hands, steel will, and a fast draw. As a US marshal, he risks his life to bring law to a lawless land. When a new railroad route is planned to pass through Navajo territory, Chet fights to get the Indians a contract to supply the locomotives with coal. But the corrupt politicians in Tucson and D.C. have other ideas.

In a distant land far from the comforts of his own bedroom, Emet embarks on a remarkable journey. This land is inhabited by wondrous creatures: golden monkeys, pink elephants, and the intriguing Ishkadees. These mystical beings possess medicinal powers known only to pure souls under the age of nine. Unlike the usual bedtime stories told by his father, this tale becomes a stark reality for Emet. With just ten days left before his ninth birthday, he must undertake a treacherous journey to seek an Ishkadee’s healing abilities to save his ailing mother.

In Miss Civilization, a delightful one-act comedy, a clever young woman finds herself in a battle of wits against three inept burglars trying to rob her home. This engaging performance was recorded live in Chicago during the LibriVox World Gathering in May 2007. Featuring a talented cast Kristin Hughes, Betsie Bush, and Julian Jamison.

Delve into the enchanting world of Japanese folklore, where the ordinary meets the extraordinary. In this captivating collection, we explore timeless tales that reveal the intricate dance between mortals and the spirit realm. From heartwarming stories of love to chilling encounters with fate, each narrative offers a glimpse into a cultural tapestry woven with themes of conflict, harmony, and the supernatural. Some tales may feel strikingly familiar, while others will introduce you to a universe brimming with wonder and wisdom. Join us on this journey through Japans rich storytelling heritage. ...

Real leaders. Real stories. Real Atlantic grit. Faces of Atlantic uncovers the human side of leadership across our region; the moments that don’t make headlines but define what true leadership looks like. Hosted by Terri-Ann Richards, The Happiness Architect™, each episode shines a light on the builders, founders, and changemakers who are quietly shaping Atlantic Canada’s future through courage, resilience, and heart. These aren’t corporate soundbites; they’re honest conversations about what it really takes to lead, build, and stay grounded when the pressure hits. Whether you’re a ...

Technology has changed how we see ourselves. What used to be a private look in the mirror is now a digital analysis powered by artificial intelligence. Tools like PrettyScale and Detect Face Shape Detector promise to assess our faces, measuring symmetry and structure, and sometimes even rating beauty. They may seem like harmless fun, but they reveal how much we’ve begun to view beauty through data rather than emotion.

Follow along as Paul Richards takes listeners on an exciting journey through the possibilities of live streaming for business...This audiobook is the ideal starting place for anyone who wants to take their business's lead generation process to the next level. Your success really depends on how well you market yourself and Live Streaming Is Smart Marketing has insider tips on exactly how you can achieve that level of success you’ve been seeking.

A leading scholar-practitioner and ardent proponent of culturally responsive forms of education, Jeffrey M. R. Duncan-Andrade aims to settle the debates over whether we should work toward a public education system built on the goal of equality, in which identical resources are provided for all students, or equity, in which different resources are offered in response to differences in student interests and needs.

In Matheson's vampire classic I Am Legend, a plague has decimated the world and transformed the unfortunate survivors into bloodthirsty creatures of the night. Robert Neville is the last living man on Earth. Every other man, woman, and child has become a vampire hungry for Neville's blood. By day he is the hunter, stalking the sleeping undead through the abandoned ruins of civilization. By night he barricades himself in his home and prays for the dawn. How long can one man survive in a world of vampires?

What do you do after you’ve escaped Hell, gone back, uncovered the true nature of God, and then managed to become the new Lucifer? Well, if you’re James Stark, you have to figure out how to run Hell while also trying to get back out of it... again. Plus there’s the small matter of surviving. Because everyone in Heaven, Hell, and in between wants to be the fastest gun in the universe, and the best way to do so is to take down Lucifer, a.k.a. James Stark.

Tom Wallace lived an ordinary life, until a chance event awakened psychic abilities he never knew he possessed. Now, he's hearing the private thoughts of the people around him - and learning shocking secrets he never wanted to know. But as Tom's existence becomes a waking nightmare, even greater jolts are in store, as he becomes the unwilling recipient of a compelling message from beyond the grave.

Colombia's recent past has been characterized by what its Nobel laureate Gabriel Garcia Marquez once called "a biblical holocaust" of human savagery. Along with the scourge of drug-related massacres facing the country, politically-motivated assassinations (averaging 30 per day in the 1990s), widespread disappearances, rapes, and kidnappings have run rampant through the country for decades.