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A young man is crossing the English Channel bound for France. It is obviously not his first such trip, but who is he and what is his errand? Almost immediately, Ned, for such is his name, falls into danger. He is carried to the home of a town official, where he is tended by a doctor, the official and his beautiful ward. It emerges he is page to Lord Montagu, right-hand man to the Duke of Buckingham. What message does he carry, how will he get it to its destination and how will this affect the history of Louis XIII? He crosses paths with the infamous Richelieu and has cause to call on him ...

This early novel by James is written in the first person by "James Young", and tells of his early experiences of the deaths of his father and brother, and his enduring love for his childhood companion, Emily. We watch the development of his character, influenced by these early experiences, family, education and enduring love as he becomes a Desultory Man. Unlike James's other works, this is written as a series of sketches, thoughts and poems.(Summary by LynneT)

Fifteenth century Europe was a time of political upheaval and uncertainty. Mary of Burgundy of the House of Valois ruled over a collection of states including modern-day Luxembourg, Belgium and Holland. The only child of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, she received many offers of marriage, from the age of 5, from parties who wanted to control the territory. She was just 19 when her father was killed in battle and that same year married Maximillian of the House of Hapsburg in what appears to have been a love-match as well as a political maneuver. However, just five years later, Mary, ...

Learn to ace the PMP exam without memorizing a thing! The world's only case story-focused PMP exam-prep audiobook brings the PMBOK guide alive by teaching in the form and flow of a real-life case story so that you are prepared to master the onslaught on situational questions you will face on the actual exam. Designed specifically to ensure you learn faster, retain more, and pass the PMP exam. This audiobook teaches you to see processes in a totally new way so that you will understand and remember.

Brought to you by Penguin. **WINNER OF PULITZER PRIZE FOR BIOGRAPHY** **WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD (Nonfiction)** Finalist, LA Times Book Prize A landmark biography of one of the twentieth century's most compelling figures, rewriting much of the known narrative. Les Payne, the renowned...

Short episodes to help you explore how to fix both the computer AND the customer.Decades in IT. A decade in Africa. Now restoring the human side of tech support.Vinnie’s story begins in California, where innovation was part of everyday life—his father contributed to the design of rocket nozzles for the Space Shuttle boosters. Gifted with a high IQ and high-functioning autism, Vinnie naturally gravitated toward systems, technology, and problem-solving. Early on, he realized that success required more than technical mastery—it required connection. Over time, he intentionally developed the ...

In the weeks since an EMP attack left their world in chaos, Raine Caldwell and her group have escaped St. Louis only to find trouble at the farm in St. Francois County. With the cartel defeated and new alliances formed with the locals, they thought their problems were over. But the battle was only beginning.

Blayne Mitchener made the choice to save free will—and unleashed a world of chaos to do it. Now, as fractured governments fight to reclaim control, he’s racing to hold together a fragile resistance before it collapses from within. Across the broken landscape, Jake and Kelsey are no longer running. They’re fighting back. Leading others through a landscape where law has collapsed, and power belongs to whoever can take it.

Picture a tranquil English village, with an inn on the green. A lone patron enjoys his wine and teasing the landlord's pretty daughter, when suddenly they are rudely interrupted by a local aristocrat and his two henchmen. These same three reappear the following day to disrupt the May Day celebrations.Suddenly, a group of men in Lincoln green appear to save the day. But who are they? This is a different take on the tale of Robin Hood, placing him in the time of Henry III, rather than the more traditional reign of Richard I. James claims to have history on his side as he relates the story of an ...

This is a little cookbook of vegetarian recipes, which were only slowly gaining popularity in England at the time of its publication in 1891. The recipes are all very clearly described, and any modern listener should be able to try them out if any of them strike their fancy. - Summary by Carolin

Written in three volumes, this fictionalized biography of Richelieu is supposedly based on a manuscript that fell into the author's hands and written by someone intimately acquainted with the facts. Cardinal Richelieu was a powerful French statesman and there is still some debate as to whether he was a great statesman or a cunning fiend. Maybe he was a bit of both. He rose to power under the regency of Mary de Medici and contrived to keep Louis XIII subservient and powerless. He was famous for his foreign policy, but also his scheming to maintain domestic disharmony and bring about the ...

OLD WIVES AND WILD LIESThis would be a podcast about “old wives tales, superstitions passed from generation to generation, or just plain sayings that are entertaining.Subjects to cover:Old wives' tales aretraditional, often superstitious beliefs or advice passed down through generations, typically lacking scientific evidence, such as "cold weather causes colds". Often used to teach lessons, predict futures, or offer folk remedies, they originate from oral storytelling and are generally considered myths, though some may contain minor truths. Here are common types of old wives' tales ...

The Small Bay Industrial Show is a leading podcast focused on investing in small bay industrial real estate, also known as flex space. Brought to you by Flex Parks USA, the show delivers real-time market insights, trends, and strategies for investors, developers, and owners in the fast-growing small bay industrial sector.Each episode features expert conversations with commercial real estate investors, developers, and operators, covering topics like small bay investing strategies, flex space development, site selection, leasing, tenant demand, and market performance.Whether you’re actively ...

This is the After the End collection, Volumes 1 through 4. FIRST by Ali Hazelwood A general plans to use a nobleman's bride to teach him a lesson. After meeting her, he decides to keep her for himself. Content notes/warnings: ableism, blood, death of secondary characters, dubious consent...

Five days after the EMP, America is collapsing. Blayne Mitchener helped stop a president who was using AI brain implants to control the population. Now federal forces are hunting him through the Virginia mountains. In Tulsa, his brother Jake is trying to convince his ex-wife to flee before the city implodes. She doesn’t trust him. She doesn’t know the truth. And she doesn’t want to run. But the silence after the blackout isn’t peace. It’s the sound of a nation tearing itself apart.

Premio Espasa 2017 Ningún otro país como España posee una historia tan rica en sus imágenes ni tan abundante en conceptos, mitos y leyendas. Es la historia más exótica de Occidente y también la más extensa y extrema en su envergadura, tanto cronológica como geográfica, y con mayores...

I know Benjamin’s new business is in trouble, that he desperately needs your money. I saw the way Gwyn looked at him at your wedding reception, finding any excuse to be close, to laugh too loudly at his jokes. After all, she always wanted your perfect life. But don’t worry, Madeline. I won’t let it end like this. I can see everything from my place in the shadows between the trees. With their house lit up, they are on display. I’ll bide my time and worm my way into their home, their lives. They will never know the truth about who I am.

Bloomsbury presents Intercepts by T.J. Payne, read by Joe Hempel The 'Best of BookTok' horror sensation - now with a never-before-seen bonus chapter! Exclusive to the hardback edition. A must-read for fans of Stranger Things, Stephen King's The Institute and Minority Report. Joe works for a...

Dennis Canning has been murdered. Decades ago, he destroyed an entire family—has someone now taken revenge? DI Sheridan Holler believes so, but everyone has an alibi. Then a brutal attack leaves a colleague fighting for her life in hospital. The investigation points to one suspect, but Sheridan can't prove it. Time is running out, and the evidence she needs is just out of reach.

On the eve of his sixtieth birthday, mechanic Rusty Wilson takes a bullet to save the patrons of a small-town Colorado diner—and awakens to a strange realm between life and death. However, he finds that this limbo is not the end. There are still choices to be made and a lifetime to review. Paths open for a man who believes the life he did live was one of disappointments, grief, and devastating family estrangements.