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London, 1918. Fiona Figg finds herself back in Old Blighty saddled with shuffling papers for the war office. Then a mysterious card arrives, inviting her to a fancy house party at Mentmore Castle. This year’s Ascot-themed do will play host to a stable of animal defense advocates, and Fiona is tasked with infiltrating the activists and uncovering possible anti-war activity. Disguised as the Lady Tabitha Kenworthy, Fiona is more than ready for the “mane” event, but the odds are against her when both her arch nemesis and would-be fiancé arrive unexpectedly and “stirrup” her plans.

Eighteen of the very best American short stories, each a classic in its own right. Stories include "The Little Frenchman and his Water Lots", by George Pope Morris; "The Angel of the Odd", by Edgar Allan Poe; "The Schoolmasters’s Progress", by Caroline M.S. Kirkland; "The Watkinson Evening", by Eliza Leslie; "Titbottom’s Spectacles", by George William Curtis; "My Double and "How He Undid Me", by Edward Everett Hale; "A Visit to the Asylum for Aged and Decayed Punsters", by Oliver Wendell; and more.

What are quanta and how can you use quantum energy for self-healing? What exactly is quantum entanglement and what do you get out of the insights it brings? In the first part, Anne Hild gives important information about the basics of quantum theory in a generally understandable way, allowing you to quickly get a good understanding of quanta, frequency therapy and the great possibilities of healing.

Willow Feathers McBeaver, aka Detective Duck, is a crime-solving (and very precocious) little duck. She and her animal pals live on Dogwood Pond, a beautiful pond in New England adjacent to Lazy Days, a human campground. Dogwood Pond has always been a pristine spot with clear water, abundant wildlife, and shady willow trees, but now it is encountering puzzling problems—mysteries that arise from human-caused disruptions in nature, such as water pollution, refuse, warming climate, and human encroachment.

1735, London. Haytham Kenway has been taught to use a sword from the age he was able to hold one. When his family's house is attacked—his father murdered and his sister taken by armed men—Haytham defends his home the only way he can: he kills. With his family destroyed, he is taken in by a mysterious tutor who trains him to become a deadly killer. Consumed by his thirst for revenge, Haytham begins a quest for retribution, trusting no one and questioning everything he has ever known.

The last thing Angus Kilmer was looking for was a steady relationship. But he couldn't ignore his instant attraction to Chastain "Chase" Brooks. There was only one problem—Chase, the hard-edged, no-nonsense and undeniably hot owner of a rock and roll bar loathed him. Angus never looked away from a challenge but would Chase prove to be just too out of reach, even for him?

Uncovering a mirror in a quarry, Small Clanger becomes horribly obsessive about his discovery. While he proudly shows others his mirror, he refuses to allow anyone else to look at their reflection. Small Clanger's vanity causes him to be selfish and rude to his friends and family. Nobody wants to speak to him or give him green soup, the Clangers' favourite meal. Soup Dragon makes a deal with Small: he can have some soup if he allows her to look into the mirror. Small Clanger does not hold up his part of the bargain, so the Soup Dragon spills her soup over the reflective piece of glass.

Befriending a wandering Cloud, Tiny welcomes him to Mother Clangers' birthday party inside their quaint crater. Tiny performs a magic trick with the top hat making everyone erupt with laughter including the Cloud. Feeling terrible for the Cloud, Tiny storms outside with a step ladder to sit with her friend who hovers beside her. They both notice a magic top hat on the ground where little orange aliens called Froglets emerge from. They discover the hat can transport them to the Soup Dragon's cave.

When unexpected debris from outer space crashes onto their peaceful planet, the Clangers explore these strange arrivals with curiosity and wonder. Desperately needing help, the Clangers set off a distress signal. The kind Sky Moos, large cow-like creatures with giant ears, come to the Clangers rescue, eating all the unwanted plants. Watching the Sky-Moos leave, the Clangers are incredibly grateful for the help of their generous friends.

While fishing about space, Small Clanger catches a floating teapot in his music boat. Having never seen a teapot, the Clangers attempt to discover the peculiar object's purpose. Small Clanger proposes it to be a soup jug to carry their soup from the soup wells, so he puts his idea to the test. After filling up the pot with delightfully delicious green soup, Small Clanger takes it back to the house. Out of curiosity, he decides to blow through the spout of the pot, spraying soup out of the top, making a dreadful mess.

Emilia ist erst neun Jahre alt – aber sie trägt das Abzeichen der Abenteurer-Gilde. Als sie auf ihrer Reise durch die Wüste auf das verlassene Dorf Oasia stößt, erfährt sie vom mächtigen Zauberer Morlox, der die Wasserquelle verflucht hat. Während die Dorfbewohner den Mut verloren haben, schmiedet Emilia einen Plan. Mit klarem Kopf, einem magischen Rucksack, einer Prise Humor und ganz viel Herz stellt sich Emilia ihrem ersten großen Abenteuer.

Welcome to Deep Work: Out Loud, The thinking that fuels our life, our work, and our leadership. I'm Julie Harris Oliver. This is the podcast where I sit with another professional coach and we do some work around a single concept, piece of inspiration, a topic we've seen come up in coaching. If we're very lucky, while talking about it, we might demonstrate what coaching might look and feel like. But we'll see how this goes. It's all an experiment. With any luck, you will leave with something you can apply and use in your work or your life or both.

MMS Inspirational is an affiliate of Music Meets Sportz, created by music producer Ronald"Tyke"Oliver. MMS Inspirational creates music for believers, positive minded people and those seeking encouragement and optimism.

Peaceful Prosperity with Oliver Manalese is a podcast about ending the war within and building a life that actually feels good to live. Through real conversations, honest reflection, and deep coaching insight, Oliver helps high achievers reclaim their energy, alignment, and purpose—without the burnout or self-betrayal. This is where you trade performance for presence, success for integrity, and pressure for peace.

Die Podcastreihe „U100 – Generation Kladow“ sammelt die Erzählungen von Menschen aus den Spandauer Ortsteilen Gatow und Kladow sowie dem benachbarten, brandenburgischen Groß-Glienicke. Persönliches interessiert dabei ebenso wie Historisches. Was können wir aus ihren Lebensgeschichten für unsere eigenen mitnehmen? Langfristiges Ziel dieses Projektes ist die Entstehung eines Archivs gesprochener Geschichte für alle Generationen. Auf www.U100.berlin werden die im Podcast erzählten Geschichten mit neuen und alten Fotos illustriert. „U100 – Generation Kladow“ ist auch ein ...

Like Adam Silvera's They Both Die at the End and Colleen Hoover's It Ends with Us, Before I Fall raises thought-provoking questions about love, death, and how one person's life can affect so many others. With this stunning debut novel, New York Times bestselling author Lauren Oliver emerged as...

Few would question that Albert Camus (1913-1960), novelist, playwright, philosopher and journalist, is a major cultural icon. His widely quoted works have led to countless movie adaptions, graphic novels, pop songs, and even t-shirts. In this Very Short Introduction, Oliver Gloag chronicles the inspiring story of Camus' life. From a poor fatherless settler in French-Algeria to the winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature, Gloag offers a comprehensive view of Camus' major works and interventions.

Growing up, I could never imagine myself ending up with anyone else. Back then, she had been my one. But tragedy had obliterated that imagined happy ending, and my emotions had been flipped upside down. Tough guy smokejumper and all-around bad boy Kingston ‘King’ Bristow gave his heart away as a teen and has struggled to find love again. He gets more than he bargained for when the past comes back to haunt him and the truth behind Westridge’s sketchy history begins to unravel.

Dive into a witty and humorous exploration of the worlds geography, where history comes alive through an engaging narrative that defies the conventions of traditional non-fiction. - Summary by SK Veld

Dive into the world of FUN with This Giddy Globe! This podcast serves up a hearty dose of hilariously absurd geography that will have you laughing uncontrollably. Join us for a wild ride filled with quirky facts and side-splitting stories that promise to tickle your funny bone! (Summary by Neeru Iyer)