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Ever since its first publication in 1992, The End of History and the Last Man has provoked controversy and debate. Francis Fukuyama's prescient analysis of religious fundamentalism, politics, scientific progress, ethical codes, and war is as essential for a world fighting fundamentalist terrorists as it was for the end of the Cold War. Now updated with a new afterword, The End of History and the Last Man is a modern classic.

Fast-paced radio dramatisations of six of Dick Francis's classic racing thrillers, plus bonus documentary.

It's the summer of 1939. London is on the brink of catastrophic war. Iris Hawkins, an ambitious young woman in the stuffy world of City finance, has a chance encounter with Geoff, a technical whizz at the BBC's nascent television unit. What was supposed to be one night of abandon draws her instead into an adventure of otherworldly pursuit - into a reality where time bends, spirits can be summoned, and history hangs by a thread. Soon there are Nazi planes overhead.

Meet Pompey, the charming lap-dog born in Bologna, Italy, in A.D. 1735. Stolen away from his Italian mistress by the dashing English gentleman Hillario, Pompeys journey takes him to London, where he experiences a series of captivating adventures. Each chapter unfolds a new social episode, as he finds himself belonging to a fresh owner, transitioning seamlessly through a dozen vividly contrasting scenes. The authors masterful storytelling keeps us engaged, revealing just enough to compel our interest without overwhelming us. Discover the delightful saga of Pompey and the whimsical world he ...

In the September 21, 1897 edition of the New York Sun, a famous editorial posed the question, Is There A Santa Claus? The heartfelt response, Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus, has since become a cherished part of American Christmas traditions. Join LibriVox as we present eight unique interpretations of this timeless classic, celebrating the magic of belief during the holiday season.

A GRIPPING RACETRACK THRILLER FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF DRIVING FORCE AND COMEBACK THE STAKES ARE DEADLY AT STRATTON PARK Architect and family man Lee Morris never gave much thought to the shares he inherited of the Stratton Park racecourse, the multi-million dollar property owned by the...

Eine Unterwelt voller Prüfungen, eine Hexe mit … unberechenbarer Magie, und ein Dämon, der … ungeplant sein Herz verlor. Deandrea »Dee« Moth muss sich in ihrer neuen Umgebung erst zurechtfinden. Während Ydril versucht, seine Hexe vor Chaos zu bewahren, läuft ihm die Zeit davon. Als Dee endlich erfährt, was Ydril für sie geopfert hat, arbeitet sie gemeinsam mit seiner Crew einen ganz neuen Plan aus.

Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis—known collectively as inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD—can appear at any age, but most often develop in a person’s late teens to early 30s. These chronic conditions can take a physical and emotional toll, but it doesn’t have to be that way. No matter if you’re recently diagnosed, you’ve struggled for several years or you have a child with IBD, Mayo Clinic on Crohn’s Disease & Ulcerative Colitis offers help and hope. This comprehensive, easy-to-understand reference guide can help you chart a path back to health.

Marriage is great, but it's not forever. It's until death do us part. Then come eternal rewards or regrets depending on how we spent our lives. In his latest book, Francis Chan joins together with his wife Lisa to address the question many couples wonder at the altar: "How do I have a healthy marriage?" Setting aside typical topics on marriage, Francis and Lisa dive into Scripture to understand what it means to have a relationship that satisfies the deepest parts of our souls.

A follow up to the profound message of Crazy Love, Pastor Francis Chan offers a compelling invitation to understand, embrace, and follow the Holy Spirit's direction in our lives. "In the name of the Father, the Son, and ... the Holy Spirit." We pray in the name of all three, but how often do we live with an awareness of only the first two?

In this uplifting and practical book, written in collaboration with his biographer, Austen Ivereigh, the preeminent spiritual leader explains why we must—and how we can—make the world safer, fairer, and healthier for all people now. In the COVID crisis, the beloved shepherd of over one...

A compelling and growing body of research has shown music and arts therapies to be effective tools for addressing a widening array of conditions, from providing pain relief and alleviating anxiety and depression to regaining speech after stroke or traumatic brain injury, and improving mobility for people with disorders that include Parkinson’s disease and MS.

In the little hamlet of Wyvern’s Cross, where good manners, tennis and tea are pivotal to the functioning of society, little Dr Bickleigh has a rather large problem: he needs to erase his insufferable wife. His meetings with Ivy are becoming tiresome, and although his burning passion for Gwynyfryd Rattery does not play out as imagined in the toolshed, there is now the infinitely superior Madeleine Cranmere to be worshipped… Resourceful but impulsive, Dr Bickleigh is consumed with the image of his goal.

In the desolate Nevada desert lies the tiny town of Perfection—population: 14. Life moves slowly in this forgotten speck on the map, until handyman duo Val McKee and Earl Bassett decide they’ve had enough of the dead-end town and hit the road.

Join us in The Adventures of the Eleven Cuff-Buttons, a delightful parody of the classic Sherlock Holmes tales, as narrated by the ever-loyal Dr. Watson. On that fateful April morning in 1912, at our familiar haunt at 221-B Baker Street, we found ourselves embroiled in an absolutely bewildering case—one that would outshine even The Sign of the Four and leave The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle in the dust. This is the story of the most convoluted, perplexing, and utterly hilarious mystery we have ever encountered in our illustrious career. - Summary by TriciaG & the author

Ned Talbot is a small-time bookmaker on the edge of giving it all up when his world is turned upside down by a man who claims to be his father, long thought dead. And when the mysterious stranger is murdered, Ned feels compelled to find out exactly what is going on. But the more he discovers...

For centuries England has always had a leading and admired reputation for its poets and poetry. In this volume we explore those born in the North-West who created such revered, enduring and respected verse.

The Irish are known the world over as friendly and engaging talkers with a word here and a few words there to each and every soul they meet. Their poets dazzle with talent and verse that few other nations dare compete with. What follows demonstrates why.

Audiolibro narrado en castellano. En “La calavera que gritaba”- “The Screaming Skull” un viejo marinero narra en un tono íntimo y de confesión, lo que le ocurre desde su llegada a una antigua y solitaria casa heredada junto al rumor del mar, marcada por un pasado oscuro. Afirma oír noche tras noche los gritos de una misteriosa calavera guardada en una sombrerera. No es sólo un eco del miedo; es la voz del pasado que exige respuesta, un supuesto asesinato y esa misteriosa calavera que no quiere guardar silencio.

Step back in time to 1638 with one of the earliest known sci-fi novels in English, as we explore the whimsical tale of Domingo Gonsales. In this abridged edition from 1768, Gonsales embarks on an extraordinary journey to the moon, aboard a curious machine pulled by a flock of geese—yes, you read that right! There, he encounters the enigmatic Lunars, the inhabitants of the moon. After a brief adventure, his feathered friends return him to Earth, landing him in China. This captivating account also chronicles several other thrilling escapades of Gonsales, reminding us that when President ...