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This episode explains the new Renters Rights Bill impacting landlords and tenants in London, especially Dagenham. Learn how the bill changes rent increases, lease agreements, and property maintenance to create a fairer, more secure rental market for everyone.https://estateagentsdagenham.co.uk/renters-rights-bill/ Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Set in Dodge City, Kansas, during the thriving cattle days of the 1870s, the Gunsmoke radio show was routinely called by radio drama enthusiasts “the best show of any kind and any time”. For nine years from 1952 to 1961, Gunsmoke dominated the airwaves as it portrayed the epic legend of the American West. The lead character of Marshall Matt Dillon, as played by William Conrad, was called the “Philip Marlowe of the Old West”. Besides Conrad, the superb supporting cast included Parley Baer as Chester, Howard McNear as Doc Adams, and Georgia Ellis as Miss Kitty.

John Foxes Book of Martyrs is a monumental English Protestant account of the relentless persecutions endured by Protestants, many of whom sacrificed their lives for their faith. First published in 1563, this work is regarded as Britains largest publishing project of the time. This edition, significantly abridged from Foxes original, offers a riveting exploration into the reign of Queen Mary, during which ordinary Protestant Christians were publicly executed. Foxe presents the Church of England as the continuation of the authentic and faithful ancient church, not a new sect. The narrative ...

Noted as one of the first pieces of literature to feature vampirism effectively, The Vampyre follows the adventures of a wealthy young man named Aubrey who befriends a mysterious, suave nobleman named Lord Ruthven. As Aubrey begins to realize just how dangerous Lord Ruthven is, he discovers that his beloved sister is in the monster's sights. 

The Beatles shed some light and personal insights in these fantastic and previously unreleased interviews from 1964-65, at the height of Beatlemania. Featuring John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison.

You’ve tried the productivity hacks. You’ve read the playbooks. You’ve chased the next big thing—only to find yourself stuck, burned out, or still searching for the missing piece. Next Level Self is not another advice book. It’s a blueprint for transformation, told through the stories of real entrepreneurs who reinvented themselves by doing less, aligning more, and finally building businesses that felt like them. In this powerhouse collection, ten growth-minded experts reveal the moment everything changed—the pivot that unlocked clarity, confidence, and sustainable success.

Rich tasks, collaborative work, number talks, problem-based learning, direct instruction…with so many possible approaches, how do we know which ones work the best? In Visible Learning for Mathematics, six acclaimed educators assert it’s not about which one—it’s about when—and show you how to design high-impact instruction so all students demonstrate more than a year’s worth of mathematics learning for a year spent in school.

Abolitionism was the movement that strove to end slavery in the United States. The abolitionists saw slavery as a stain and an affliction on the United States and made it their goal to eradicate slave ownership. Abolitionists produced anti-slavery literature, sent petitions to Congress, and ran for political office.

It is often said that two things are unavoidable: death and taxes. Certainly the latter is a common thorn in adult life, but as to the former it seems that for many people it is merely a hiccup in life’s journey. A journey they wish, if being of good deed and character, to share at the eternity of heaven’s largesse, a reward for faith and the obligations of religion. Of course for those not so fortunate an altogether different experience was prepared for them: hell. Its nightmare visions are so terrifying, conjured up by Dante, Milton, Blake, Baudelaire and many others.

In this remarkable collection, ten premier scholars of nineteenth-century America address the epochal impact of the Civil War by examining the conflict in terms of three Americas - antebellum, wartime, and postbellum nations. Moreover, they recognize the critical role in this transformative era of three groups of Americans - white northerners, white southerners, and African Americans in the North and South.

Do you like vampire love stories and vampire romance from different countries? If so, you will really enjoy our 5 in 1 Vampire Love Story Box Set: Stories of Vampire Romance from Around the World.

William E Simon - quintessential American figure of the American century: Wall Street wunderkind, Treasury Secretary under Presidents Nixon and Ford, successful entrepreneur, US Olympic Committee president, best-selling author, pioneering philanthropist, and devout Catholic. Simon's insightful and often humorous autobiography, A Time for Reflection, includes a diverse cast of characters whose lives intersected with his own.

A lawless land. Criminals running wild. Murder is rampant. One man can solve the problems facing the Old West. That man is United States Marshal Morgan Porter. This is the second Western adventure in a brand new series about taming the violent West! The name Morgan Porter is famous in the Texas lore of the Old West. The saga of his exploits as a US Marshal are legendary.

Westminster Abbey has seen much during its long, rich history: the coronations of Kings and Queens, the burials of Prime Ministers. However, it is also a church that remembers the men and women of the arts. Dedicated writers and poets who spoke so eloquently that the nation wished to remember them with plaques upon its walls so that all who travelled here could remember, too. Their works are worth remembering, and here, in these volumes, their wise words speak, too, and for us all. In volume 3 we collect together Edward Lear to William Wordsworth.

This collection contains six speeches about freedom and revolution from the American, French and Irish revolutions.

Dive into the delightful escapades of Aristide Pujol, an irresistibly charming Frenchman whose lighthearted misadventures unfold across England and Paris. This captivating 1912 collection of short stories showcases the whimsical antics of a character who embodies both irresponsibility and vivacity. The work of a celebrated British novelist, dramatist, and playwright (1863-1930), these tales not only entertain but also reflect the authors knack for storytelling, with several adaptations gracing London and Broadway stages, as well as the silver screen featuring stars like Mary Pickford, Judi ...

Die Gruselkabinett Hörspiel Box 22 beinhaltet die Geschichten: "Die Katze und der Kanarienvogel" von John Willard, "Alraune" von Hanns Heinz Ewers und "Die Affenpfote" von Willima Wymark Jacobs.

When Simon de Gex, a wealthy and influential MP, learns he has a terminal illness, he resolves to make the most of his remaining months by using his power and resources for good. His primary focus becomes steering his protégé and close friend, Dale, away from a precarious relationship with the enigmatic Lola Brandt, a woman with a questionable past. This compelling narrative not only chronicles Simons noble quest but also explores the unexpected twists that arise when a medical miracle restores his health. (Summary by Simon Evers)

In Morals of Marcus Ordeyne, we follow the life of Sir Marcus Ordeyne, a middle-aged bachelor and schoolmaster who enjoys the privileges of both wealth and title, allowing him a life of leisure. His world is turned upside down when he encounters a young girl in a London park, who has fled a Turkish harem only to find herself abandoned and destitute after her rescuers sudden death. With no clear path forward, Sir Marcus takes her into his home, leading to a series of unexpected and profound consequences. (Summary by Simon Evers)

In Jaffery, we delve into the intertwined lives of Hilary, the reflective narrator, and three friends he met at Cambridge. Tragedy strikes with the death of one friend, while another, Adrian, finds fame with a bestselling novel and marries the enchanting Doria. Enter Jaffery, a charismatic figure who falls head over heels for Doria at first sight. The narrative also features Liosha, a spirited Albanian widow saved from a life of servitude through Jafferys compassion, and Barbara, Hilary’s unwavering wife. As Adrian grapples with the pressure of writing his second novel, the story unfolds, ...