Showing results by author "A. Bennet" in All Categories

Telepathic high school teacher Dorian prepares teen witches for professional casting—because going in unprepared is what killed one of his partners. But new state mandates on magical proficiency make it nearly impossible, and Dorian worries he can’t give his students the education they really need.

For seven long years, Sir Peregrine Sayre has tried to assuage his guilt over the horrifying events of his 21st birthday by immersing himself in political work - and by avoiding all entanglements with ladies of the ton. But when his mentor sends him on a quest to track down purportedly penitent prostitutes, the events of his less-than-innocent past threaten not just his own political career....

Benedict Pennington's greatest ambition is not to paint a masterpiece, but to make the world's greatest art accessible to all by establishing England's first national art museum. Success in persuading a reluctant philanthropist to donate his collection of Old Master paintings brings his dream tantalizingly close to reality. Until Viscount Dulcie, the object of Benedict's illicit adolescent desire, begins to court the donor's granddaughter, set on winning the paintings for himself.

A glorious collection of some of the finest British short stories ever written. The Dog – Arnold Bennet, Not On The Passenger List – Barry Pain, The Old Man’s Tale About The Queer Client – Charles Dickens, The Half Brothers – Elizabeth Gaskell, The Veiled Portrait – James McGovan, Markheim – Robert Louis Stevenson, The Bottle Imp – Robert Louis Stevenson, The Adventures Of The Kind Mr. Smith – William J. Locke, The Man Of Mystery – Barry Pain, The Brazilian Cat – Sir. Arthur Conan Doyle.

This is a selection of short stories recounting, with gentle satire and tolerant good humour, the small town provincial life at the end of the nineteenth century, based around the six towns in the county of Staffordshire, England, known as the Potteries. Arnold Bennett chose to fictionalize these towns by changing their names and omitting one (Fenton) as he apparently felt that "Five Towns" was more euphonious than "Six Towns".

Adventurous Women Throughout History is full of examples of remarkable women who inspire and who fought to break down barriers. By listening to the stories of their can-do attitudes, you'll feel empowered to carry on, no matter what obstacles you face.

On 4 January 2011, millionaire businessman and governor of Punjab Salmaan Taseer was shot to death. He had been leading a campaign to amend Pakistan’s blasphemy laws, after an illiterate Christian woman was sentenced to death for blasphemy. Within hours, a Facebook page for the assassin Mumtaz Qadri had over 2000 members. Transferred to jail, Qadri was garlanded with roses by lawyers offering to take his case for free.

The first book introducing loveable dog detective Monty! You might think that dogs can't understand us...but you'd be wrong. Apart from an obsession with cheese, Monty is a perfectly rational animal. So when his beloved master is stabbed to death, Monty decides to use his formidable nose to track the killer down. Luckily he manages to find a home with Rose Sidebottom, the young policewoman who's investigating the case.

When Bez surprises Wally with an anniversary trip to a special event hosted by the Fae, Wally is presented with a chance to work on rare artifacts belonging to a Fae noble. However, Bez learns the Fae may be connected to the recent abductions of fellow demons, allowing them to crossover into various Hell dimensions-and threatening to expose his secret.

Wally and Bez have survived a city bent on slaughtering them and a vengeful demon stalking them inside a dimension-traveling villa. Now, these two must enter Hell itself in order to save the world. Well, all the worlds, actually.

Determined to pass junior year, Logan won’t let Henry distract him—much. Logan’s focusing on all things human, which means his swoony vampire ex-boyfriend will have to file his own fangs for a change. When he goes to the school bonfire and runs into Henry, wandering into the woods seems like a great escape. Until he’s bitten by a wicked Crone with some twisted magical munchies.

Alex Stanton just inherited a dukedom but his true passion is uncovering charlatans and frauds wherever he finds them. Spiritualist and medium Evangeline "Evie" Jones is the biggest fake of all and he's determined to expose her lies. Evie worked her way up from the gutter and she's not about to abandon the life she's built for fear of this aristocratic dilettante. She sees the attraction simmering beneath his animosity, and she knows how to use it to keep him off balance. They strike a bargain: He has one week to prove she's a fake. 

Art has the remarkable ability to capture the essence of human creativity, emotions, and culture. For centuries, it has served as a mirror reflecting our society's ever-evolving thoughts, passions, and perspectives. From the timeless masterpieces of the Renaissance to the cutting-edge innovations of contemporary artists, art continues to inspire, provoke, and move us in profound ways. Art collecting, an age-old practice that has transcended generations, allows individuals to become custodians of these profound expressions of human imagination.

From the first positive pregnancy test to the heartwarming moments of bonding with your little one… prepare yourself for the remarkable journey of becoming a first-time mom. The road to motherhood is an extraordinary adventure, especially for first-time moms. When you see those two lines on the pregnancy test or hear it from the doctor, you feel incredibly excited. It's like your heart is dancing with joy, and you can't stop smiling. But as the pregnancy progresses, your body undergoes remarkable changes, and with them comes a whirlwind of emotions.

Dr. Omalu provides answers to parents who fear contact sports might cause injuries that have long-term effects. Should your child play contact sports? This audiobook will help you answer this question.

Unattainable. That’s what he’s always been. Every day for the past year has been the same, so why now? His life in the Mori MC makes me hesitant to get involved, but I can handle anything for him. With him. The season of new beginnings is here. The best time to get some nuts to the chest and hope you don’t get your heart roasted, too.

The Land of Flickering Lights is a unique contribution to American political writing at this or any other time. Democratic Senator Michael Bennet from Colorado lifts a veil on Congress to reveal, in his words, "through a series of actual stories - about the people, the politics, the motives, the money, the hypocrisy, the stakes, the outcome - the pathological culture of the capitol and the consequences for us all." 

Welcome to You Talk Too Much, where I use my love of talking to have insightful conversations with some of the most influential individuals who have navigated the twists and turns on their journey to success. Get ready for an open and engaging dialogue that not only provides a glimpse into the lives of accomplished individuals but also delivers practical insights for listeners to apply on their own paths to greatness.

"Kein Feierabend – zwischen Profisport und Start-up" Was passiert, wenn zwei Brüder gleichzeitig Höchstleistung auf dem Basketballfeld und im Business bringen wollen? In „Kein Feierabend“ sprechen die Berliner Brüder Jannes und Bennet Hundt gemeinsam mit Host Olli Dütschke über ihr Leben zwischen Profisport und Unternehmertum. Während Bennet als Basketball-Profi bei Alba Berlin spielt, hat Jannes seine Karriere nach dem Aufstieg mit Gladiators Trier beendet – um das gemeinsame Food-Start-up "In Your Face Foods" aufzubauen. Ihr Produkt: ein Kollagen-Proteinriegel mit wenigen und ...

"Kein Feierabend – zwischen Profisport und Start-up" Was passiert, wenn zwei Brüder gleichzeitig Höchstleistung auf dem Basketballfeld und im Business bringen wollen? In „Kein Feierabend“ sprechen die Berliner Brüder Jannes und Bennet Hundt gemeinsam mit Host Olli Dütschke über ihr Leben zwischen Profisport und Unternehmertum. Während Bennet als Basketball-Profi bei Alba Berlin spielt, hat Jannes seine Karriere nach dem Aufstieg mit Gladiators Trier beendet – um das gemeinsame Food-Start-up "In Your Face Foods" aufzubauen. Ihr Produkt: ein Kollagen-Proteinriegel mit wenigen und ...