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The delightful, enchanting story of Precious Ramotswe’s very first case, read by Adjoa Andoh. What would you do if someone was stealing things from your friends? Would you try and find out who the thief was? Once upon a time in Botswana in Africa, there was a little girl called Precious. She would grow up to be famous as Precious Ramotswe of the No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, but she had to solve her first mystery while still at school.

In der Ukraine toben die schwersten Kämpfe auf europäischem Boden seit 1945, in Israel ist ein Ende der Gewalt nicht abzusehen. Beide Kriege drohen sich zu größeren internationalen Konflikten auszuweiten. Die alte Weltordnung ist offensichtlich an ein Ende gekommen.

Love's potion is once again being brewed in the next installment of the White Oak Lake series. The matchmakers have found a new project in Leslie Parker when she rents Morgan Chassion's cabin. As always, the intentions are good when Clarice Minden and her cohorts begin to work their magic, but sometimes things just don't go as planned and the results are disastrously funny. All the while Morgan and the love of her life, Jaclyn, are on hand to smooth out the wrinkles.

Black girls and women disappear every day, but not without a trace. Join actress and activist Erika Alexander in a neo-noir, true crime drama as she searches for Tamika Huston, a 24-year-old Black woman from Spartanburg, SC who went missing in 2004. Her case became a rallying cry for other missing Black women in America and led to a growing demand to expose a system that ignores missing girls and women of color.

Many people are struggling with pain, health issues, or emotional burdens. They’ve tried medications, therapies, and energy healing—but nothing truly works. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Do you feel stuck, unwell, or frustrated with your progress—despite reading countless self-help books and trying positive thinking? So did Lisa Alexander—until she discovered a new path through years of research into quantum metaphysics, vibration, and energy.

Gotham Writers' Workshop has mastered the art of teaching the craft of writing in a way that is practical, accessible, and entertaining. Now the techniques of this renowned school are available in this audiobook. Once you've listened—and written—your way through this book, you'll have a command of craft that will enable you to turn your ideas into effective short stories and novels. You will be a writer.

A Tale About a Fisherman and a Fish is a fairy tale in verse written by Alexander Pushkin in 1833 and published in May 1835. The story is about a fisherman who manages to catch a "Golden Fish" which promises to fulfill any wish of his in exchange for its freedom. Alexander Pushkin (May 26, 1799-January 29, 1837) was a Russian poet, playwright, and novelist of the Romantic era who is considered by many to be the greatest Russian poet and the founder of modern Russian literature.

Alexander Pope (1688-1744) was the most notable literary figure of his time, just as John Dryden (1631-1700) had been of the preceding age. He was born in London, the son of a prosperous linen merchant, and to his dying day, he remained the poet of the town rather than of the country.

A literary treasure of over one hundred unpublished letters from National Book Award-winning author Flannery O'Connor and her circle of extraordinary friends. Flannery O’Connor is a master of twentieth-century American fiction, joining, since her untimely death in 1964, the likes of Hawthorne...

On November 20, 1943, in the first trial by fire of America’s fledgling amphibious assault doctrine, 5,000 men stormed the beaches of Tarawa, a seemingly invincible Japanese island fortress barely the size of the 300-acre Pentagon parking lots. Before the first day ended, one-third of the marines who had crossed Tarawa’s deadly reef under murderous fire were killed, wounded, or missing. In three days of fighting, four Americans would win the Medal of Honor and six thousand combatants would die.

Unlocking the Mysteries of Boys' Puberty is more than just a guide—it's a companion for every parent who wants the best for their child. This audiobook delves deep into the intricacies of adolescence, ensuring you're well-prepared for the challenges ahead.

A portal opened, and Perry's curiosity got the better of him. Once. Twice. Three times did Perry step through a portal, each to a new and strange world. He stepped through into a world of advanced technology, power armor and micro reactors. He stepped through into a world of knights and kings, orcs and goblins, where old wizards handed out magical swords. He stepped through into a world of hidden vampires and rainy streets, where the clocktower tolled the hour as ships sailed by.

We all have moments in our lives when we feel overwhelmed by the challenges that come with being human. But there are ways to get back on track and find peace within yourself, no matter what life throws at you. And it starts with understanding one simple thing: The ancient philosophy of stoicism can help us live better lives today! This modern guide on stoicism contains practical lessons to master your mind and your emotions so you can enjoy greater happiness, success, and inner peace regardless of your circumstances or environment.

Stop Snoring the Easy Way & the Real Reasons You Need To will give you back control of your life, and explain why stopping snoring is not just desirable - it is essential. Dr Mike Dilkes has spent years developing this simple 5-minute exercise. His tried and tested method will cure your snore...

When Hali's father asks her to help him die to spare the family the misery of a long illness, she reluctantly agrees. While Hali's family insists on letting "God's will" decide, Hali broods upon the idea of fate and free will. Ultimately, she unable to do what her father wishes. She is forced to accept the help of a manipulative male nurse, adding further complications and a slow and painful end.

Ein Wissenschaftler aus einer anderen Welt. Ein Magier auf der Suche nach tödlichem Wissen. Eine Macht, die ein Imperium zu Fall bringen könnte. Nathans Leben bestand aus Laborarbeit und Vorlesungen, bis ein Erzmagier ihn nach Davrar holte und ihm ein verlockendes Angebot machte: die Magie zu meistern – im Austausch gegen das wissenschaftliche Wissen der Erde. Doch Nathan wird das Gefühl nicht los, dass sich hinter diesem Versprechen etwas Dunkleres verbirgt.

State of North Carolina vs. Charles Ray Finch is a story that takes us back to the Civil Rights Era American South, a tale formed in the cauldron of racial tensions in rural North Carolina that erupts when a white country store owner is gunned down in a robbery.

One of McCall Smith's particular talents is his ability to portray archetypes without resorting to stereotype or cliche. We immediately recognise the Edinburgh chartered surveyor, stalwart of the Conservative Association, who dreams of membership of Scotland's most exclusive golf club. We have the pushy Stockbridge mother, and her prodigiously talented 5-year-old son, who is making good progress with the saxophone and with his Italian.

Equip your kids with the right mental and emotional tools so they can live up to their full potential all throughout life. Emotional guidance from parents influences a child’s academic, social, and personal success. In Teaching Children a Positive Growth Mindset, you will discover why it’s crucial to have the proper mindset for achieving any goal, why you need to instill a positive growth mindset in children as early as possible, how to help your child adopt a growth mindset to get them though school challenges brought about by the pandemic, and much more…

Years ago, when violent purges plunged Dún Aulin into chaos, Warden Esben Berengar was sent to restore order by any means necessary. He did so with such brutal efficiency he became known throughout Fál as the High Queen’s Monster. All is not forgiven. When the hunt for a mysterious enemy leads Berengar back to Dún Aulin, an old friend’s request thrusts him headfirst into danger. In the Ceremony of the Cursed Blade, the sword used by the Lord of Shadows in his conquest of Fál will change possession, and it’s up to Berengar to keep the blade from falling into the wrong hands.