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Matthew Scudder, a down-but-not-out-detective, is shocked by the apparent suicide of Paula, a waitress at Armstrong’s, one of Scudder’s hangouts. When Paula’s sister shows up and asks Matt to investigate what she believes to be a murder, Scudder agrees to take on the case. A number of clues don’t add up to suicide, and Scudder’s investigation leads him to the dark corners of Paula’s world.

Although T. E. Lawrence, commonly known as "Lawrence of Arabia’, died in 1935, the story of his life has captured the imagination of succeeding generations. Seven Pillars of Wisdom is a monumental work in which he chronicles his role in leading the Arab Revolt against the Turks during the First World War. A reluctant leader, and wracked by guilt at the duplicity of the British, Lawrence nevertheless threw himself into his role, suffering the blistering desert conditions and masterminding military campaigns which culminated in the triumphant march of the Arabs into Damascus.

Co-Parenting That Works offers practical strategies to help you move beyond conflict and focus on what matters most: your child’s emotional well-being. In this audiobook, family coach and relationship expert Hazel Lawrence shares compassionate, evidence-based tools for navigating shared parenting after separation. Learn how to communicate effectively, set clear boundaries, and build a parenting partnership rooted in respect and cooperation.

A modern classic, The Essays of Warren Buffett: Lessons for Corporate America is the book Buffett autographs most and likes best. Its popularity and longevity over three decades attest to the widespread appetite for this definitive statement of Mr. Buffett’s thoughts that’s uniquely...

Rainbow tells the captivating tale of the Brangwen family across three generations, weaving together a rich tapestry of sexual and religious experiences. This narrative explores the profound struggle of individual consciousness to transcend the mundane and embrace a deeper reality. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly industrializing England, the characters grapple with isolation due to their divergence from a conformist society, reflecting the complexities of human connection and the quest for authenticity. - Summary by shreyasethi

In a small mining village, a passionate man addresses a gathering of colliers who have finally decided they can no longer endure their harsh treatment. United by their resolve, they embark on a strike that ignites a fierce battle of wills. Tensions rise as they challenge the status quo, and the struggle for dignity unfolds. Summary by Michele Eaton

Flutist Aaron Sisson navigates the tumultuous aftermath of WWI, searching for solace amidst bar-room conversations, alcohol, and fleeting connections with women. Disillusioned by the conventionality of a mining executives family, he abandons his wife and children in pursuit of freedom on the open road. During a chance encounter at an opera performance, he finds himself once again entangled with the family, where conversations of love and war leave everyone unfulfilled. Over dinner with one of the women, Aaron confesses his apathy towards life, yearning only for solitude. As he drifts through ...

Like pilots navigating turbulence, CEOs must handle the invisible forces that want to drag their companies down and learn to take advantage of the ones that keep them soaring. Drawing from three decades as a growth advisor to CEOs around the world, Kevin Lawrence explains how even exceptional leaders can become victims of their own success and reveals what it takes to keep a company on course. Filled with examples from real CEOs, The 4 Forces of Growth offers a clear path to achieving real, consistent, and scalable growth by harnessing a few simple tools and avoiding common pitfalls.

Exploring the backstory of contemporary political polarization, What's Going On? recognizes that simple stories of blame and uncontested stories of polarization prove themselves to be bad stories that produce bad politics.

Welcome to the inaugural edition of the Unrestricted View Horror Film Festival anthology, a captivating collection that emerges from the shadows of our most primal fears. Within these pages, you will find an array of four chilling short stories crafted by talented writers whose works were selected from the festival’s 2024 submissions. As you delve into this collection, you’ll encounter tales that evoke the eerie strangeness of reality, the supernatural, and the psychological tension inherent in our existence.

Lawrence uses the story of a storm and the deaths it causes to revive the feelings for (if not an actual belief in) the old gods, in this case Mercury whose shrine is ignored by the tourists but who takes his revenge.

"Things" takes a cutting look at two "idealistic" young Americans who travel around Europe in an attempt to give their spoiled lives some meaning, and in the end settle for suburban America, surrounded by their possessions, their "things".

Playful Parenting means joining children in their world of play, focusing on connection and confidence, giggling and roughhousing, and following your child's lead. This audiobook is an exciting approach to raising children that will help you nurture close relationships and solve behavior problems.

Some of the greatest poets and lovers in the English language speak of their love in this seductive and romantic collection. Here are the voices of Romeo, Robert Burns, Lord Byron and many others.

Never fall for your prey.... A thrilling tale of manipulation and deceit about an American private investigator who travels to Turkey to track down the daughter of a wealthy family, unwittingly setting off a sinister plot. Four children from wealthy families are sent to a strict prestigious...

In einer winzigen Wohnung in Beirut leben der 63-jährige Radscha und seine über 80-jährige Mutter Seite an Seite. Als Radscha ein Stipendium in den USA angeboten wird, ist das die ersehnte Gelegenheit zur Flucht – vor der Mutter, dem politischen Chaos im Libanon und vor der eigenen Vergangenheit. Doch was als Neuanfang gedacht war, wird zur Rückschau auf persönliche und politische Katastrophen und bringt Radscha dazu, einen Verrat, den er eigentlich vergessen wollte, noch einmal zu durchleben.

Lawrence Chewning, writer of "The Anchor Holds," and other Christian songs, tells stories and sings songs from the piano every week. Lawrence's storytelling style is engaging, and his music has touched the hearts and souls of thousands. Hear the stories behind the songs, interviews with great Christian guests, and more great content. A new episode is available every week. You can purchase Lawrence's music from his website at lawrencechewning.com

In a tumultuous marriage, Mrs. Holroyd endures the torment of her loutish miner husband, whose drinking and abusive behavior shatter her spirit. When a charming neighbor begins to show her affection, she finds herself harboring dark thoughts about her husbands fate. Will she dare to wish for his demise? - Summary by Michele Eaton

Discover the profound wisdom of Brother Lawrence in The Practice of the Presence of God, a thoughtfully compiled collection of letters and conversations by one of his devoted disciples. As a Carmelite monk and the head cook in his monastery, Brother Lawrence became renowned for his mystical insights and spiritual guidance. This collection captures his heartfelt final conversations and invaluable advice to friends and followers during his struggle with an unnamed illness that ultimately claimed his life. (Description written by Kirsten Ferreri.)

Brother Lawrence, born Nicholas Herman around 1610 in the Duchy of Lorraine, France, lived a remarkable life marked by both hardship and profound spiritual insight. After a tumultuous youth that included serving as a soldier during the Thirty Years War and suffering a debilitating injury, he found his calling in a monastery in Paris. Despite his humble beginnings as a clumsy footman and later roles as a cook and sandal repairer, Brother Lawrence embodied a deep devotion to God, discovering a pure and uncomplicated way to live in His presence. Over the course of his forty-year journey, he faced...