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Armored little people riding armored dinosaurs in a full-contact bloodsport? Welcome to Dinolition, the biggest show in the galaxy. Star rider Poughkeepsie Pete and his T-Rex mount “Old Bess” are fixtures of a league struggling to reach profitability and gain intergalactic recognition, to be thought of as something other than circus-freak sideshows. 

The second novel in The Raj Quartet: the arrest by British police of Mohammed Ali Kasim, who is known to sympathise with the Quit India movement, signifies a further deterioration in Anglo-India relations. For families such as the Laytons, who have lived and served in India for generations, the...

Against the backdrop of the violent partition of India and Pakistan, this volume sketches one last bittersweet romance, revealing the divided loyalties of the British as they flee, retreat from, or cling to India...

In Eat, Sleep, Innovate, innovation expert Scott Anthony and his impressive team of coauthors use groundbreaking research in behavioral science to provide a first-of-its-kind playbook for empowering individuals and teams to be their most curious and creative - every single day. 

This volume follows the fates of the Laytons and a retired missionary teacher, all of whom can foresee the end of the Raj--and both welcome and lament its passing...

Full of actionable advice and insider tips, When Your Aging Parent Needs Help provides practical and flexible steps that move concerned families toward effective elder care action, while respecting a parent's dignity and autonomy.

Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart. They can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. The plains of the American Mid-West are home to some very fine exponents of the literary craft. Throughout this vast landscape stories seem to be everywhere offering their experiences as works just awaiting the final touches and flourishes of these famed authors. They deliver in very talented ways.

In a refugee shanty town on the outskirts of a vast and opulent imperial capital city, an insidious sect of demon worshippers, the Cult of Ebon, began to prey upon the Gathered, a diaspora of peoples displaced from their nations in the aftermath of a mad tyrant's ceaseless wars of conquest long ago. Unwilling to overlook these heinous crimes against a vulnerable, underserved populace, Constable Lukarde Alfans began an investigation that brought him far too close to the truth, leading him to become the cult's next target.

The first volume in Paul Scott's historical tour-de-force opens in 1942 as the British fear both Japanese invasion and Indian demands for self-rule. In the Mayapore gardens, Daphne Manners, daughter of the provincial governor, leaves her Indian lover, who will soon be arrested for her alleged...

In this sequel to The Raj Quartet, Colonel Tusker and Lucy Smalley stay on in the hills of Pankot after Indian independence deprives them of their colonial status. Finally fed up with accommodating her husband, Lucy claims a degree of independence herself. Eloquent and hilarious, she and Tusker...

T.S. Eliot tells us in his poem “The Hollow Men” that the world will end not with a bang, but with a whimper. Well, he was wrong. Dead wrong. When death and destruction come, the screams of terror, horror, and excruciating pain will rend the blood-red sky and be heard across the world. When your number is up, there’s nowhere to run and no place to hide. You can't cheat death; death will find you. It always does.

They say, “Life begins at 40.” But just how differently do we view everything we experience when we’ve hit the dreaded middle age? Paul & Scott’s Midlife Point looks for the humour in everything, while at the same time exploring more serious topics like mental health and well-being. Join us for a lighthearted yet thoughtful look at life from the point of view of two men in their early 40s who find themselves treading a fine line between inevitable weariness and hopeful rejuvenation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Home of DC News and Podcast Reviews. Hosted by Paul Mayers and Scott Reading. Tackling heroes, villains and team-ups a mini-season at a time. No matter if it's DCAU, DCEU or the DCU we have all your Film, TV and Comic needs!

The Game of Zen explores the often-overlooked ways in which professional, personal and spiritual growth are interrelated. We dive deep into the life teachings of the Buddha and the mindfulness practices of Zen, revealing how they can help us dramatically expand our possibilities for whole-hearted work, life and play. Play the game of life with wisdom, humor and skill for better businesses and happier lives.

The word "inspiration" can sound, well, less than substantial, but it’s much more than a momentary flash of enthusiasm or an isolated brilliant idea. The genius of a flashbulb moment happens much more often when a person has developed a lifestyle that blends three indispensable ingredients: a purpose to live for, a problem to tackle, and a partnership with likeminded people.

Drinking whiskey, rants, talking pop culture, sports, whatever with friends. Just good old conversation where we laugh at each other, bitch about the world. No topic or words off limits.

The Real Estate Beat is a podcast about the Nashville Real Estate market with an emphasis on entertainment and sports professionals. The show is hosted by CareyAnn Cyr with CMG Mortgage and My Mortgage Team, Lo Cash's Paul Scott and Former NFL Pro Andy Levitre.About CareyAnn Cyr:CareyAnn is a reputable name in the Middle Tennessee area, known for her success in the mortgage industry. She moved to Nashville for her love of music, but quickly established herself as a knowledgeable and driven entrepreneur. As the head of the top-ranked mortgage team in Tennessee, CareyAnn and her team at "...

Hosted by the artist Scott Paul, this podcast brings you unique takes on trending topics in music, entertainment, and current events. Episodes feature exclusive discussions with co-hosts and special guests, giving you an inside look into their lives and careers.

Living in a science fiction universe... www.thecosmiccodex.com

Her great-great-grandma came to California in a covered wagon more than a hundred years ago, and her family has farmed in the Sacramento Valley ever since, but a life of farming was the last thing she wanted...until the day fate brings her back to the farm.