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A rich and varied collection of classic short stories by British writers: 'Quality' by John Galsworthy, 'The Mark on the Wall' by Virginia Woolf, 'The Horse Dealer’s Daughter' by D. H. Lawrence, 'The Ticking of the Clock' by Louisa Baldwin, 'The Fiddler of the Reels' by Thomas Hardy, 'The Return' by R. Murray Gilchrist, 'Kew Gardens' by Virginia Woolf, 'Seashore Macabre' by Hugh Walpole, 'Satan’s Circus' by Eleanor Smith, 'The Coffin Merchant' by Richard Middleton....

Castle Heights is an ordinary looking London tower block...from the outside. But within the drab walls, things aren’t quite so innocent…or safe. Experience the disturbing events which take place on one fateful night as 18 writers bring you 18 stories–one set on each floor. From monsters to killers, the supernatural to the bizarre, these interlinked tales will have you desperate for escape as you make your way up Castle Heights from the ground floor.

Twenty-four of the greatest science fiction stories of all time in this fourth sci-fi short story collection, including works by Jerry Dunham, Emmett Dowell, James Causey, Gordon Randall Garrett, James A. Cox, Phyllis Sterling Smith, Richard A. Sternbach, Robert Sheckley, E. G. Von Wald, Keith Laumer, Jerome Bixby, Frederik Pohl, Roger Dee, Arnold Marmore, James H. Schmitz, Lester del Rey, Cordwainer Smith, Ray Bradbury, and Philip K. Dick.

This audiobook is written for great leaders, parents, coaches and mentors who want to become great teachers. The Seven Laws of Learning examines why people like Confucius, Nelson Mandela, Jesus, Winston Churchill, Evita Peron, Mahatma Gandhi and other extraordinary leaders were able to teach new ideas in ways that not only engaged people but persuaded them to use their free will to bring about personal and global change.

An elderly man believes he will die if his grandfather clock stops ticking - and when the clock is given away; he must stop at nothing to keep it wound.

While Europe braces for the inevitable advancement of the Nazi war machine, Hitler turns his hate-filled agenda on his own people, specifically the portion of the German population least able to defend itself - the mentally and physically disabled. Aktion T4 is enacted to disinfect mainstream Germany of this undesirable portion of its population by creating killing centres both in Germany and the surrounding annexed countries, most notably, at Hartheim Castle in Alkoven, Austria.

Con una sensibilidad inusitada y un espectacular buen ojo para abordar aspectos culturales e idiosincráticos de la cultura japonesa, el experto Richard G. Smith recopila en esta obra varias narraciones de carácter mitológico que recogió a su paso por Japón durante la Belle Epoque. En ella conoceremos el aspecto mágico de Japón, sus leyendas más arraigadas y sus dioses de la naturaleza. Una imprescindible colección de cuentos que encierran enseñanzas zen.

The complete rankings of our best - and worst - presidents, based on C-SPAN's much-cited Historians Surveys of Presidential Leadership. Over a period of decades, C-SPAN has surveyed leading historians on the best and worst of America's presidents across a variety of categories - their ability to persuade the public, their leadership skills, their moral authority, and more. The crucible of the presidency has forged some of the very best and very worst leaders in our national history, along with everyone in between.

Whether you are a career serviceman or woman, or serving for a term, you and your family face many hardships that meet you head-on. Your mental, spiritual, and physical state will be challenged, and you will incur many difficulties that you must overcome. Some of the challenges also come from the communities and countries you serve in.

Curated by the inimitable Dr. Chris McAuley (co-founder of the StokerVerse, character creator for DC and Marvel, novelist, and Dr. Who author) is a baker's dozen of heart-thumping, mind-bending tales of science gone horribly awry, mysterious worlds, and the unspeakable horrors they spawn.

What is the true nature of our existence on this planet? Get a fresh, new perspective that empowers you to realize how important we truly are in this grand adventure known as life. It's a brave new world where we rediscover our ancient legacy for a new generation. Richard and Linda Smith, authors and lifelong experiencers, discuss ancient, historical, and extraterrestrial narratives influencing our society, culture, and first-contact initiatives. Become a patron. Help sustain future episodes!

Ayudar a la gente a cambiar describe cómo a través del "coaching compasivo" se consigue que las personas piensen de manera creativa, fomentando así su aprendizaje y desarrollo personal de manera significativa y sostenible. Esta obra transformará definitivamente el modo en que debemos actuar cuando intentamos ayudar a los demás. Basado en un exhaustivo trabajo de investigación, ofrece una profunda orientación práctica, consejos, historias e ideas del mundo real sobre cómo y por qué las personas cambian (o no).

Informative and entertaining Doctor Who podcast, typically discussing two linked stories, one from each of the Classic and New series

Small business, sales, marketing, how to get stuff done.

“The noblest pleasure is the joy of understanding.” - Leonardo da Vinci Understanding investing is the key to long-term investing success. But it's not a destination. It's a journey. Listen in as your host, Dr. Richard Smith, takes you on a multi-faceted tour through the world of successful investing. Dr. Smith shares his insights from over two decades of applying his background in mathematics and systems science to investing and helping tens of thousands of individual investors manage and track over 20 billion dollars of their own capital. You will gain insights on current market events, ...

Class is in session! Tech Study Hall is a place where educators can go to recharge and keep their ideas flowing to find creative ways hear about learning and to accent tech to their lessons. Tech Study Hall is a great place to take small steps to your tech independence in a safe space for exploring. Remember that even a small step forward is movement toward a greater journey! Let's learn together!

Welcome to Connect with S.U.C.C.E.S.S. with Dr. Lynette Scotese-Wojtila, where we help connect you with knowledge. Our mission is to lead you to a new and exciting way of understanding, responding to, and helping all of those with Autism. We hope to expand your thinking about how to best serve these amazing people and to support you in your daily struggles and celebrations.

Hey scenesters! On The Boys in the Band Podcast we bring you exclusive interviews with the musicians who soundtracked the 00s indie scene. The best gigs, the secrets to songwriting the biggest hits, and what came next… Hear the inside stories from your favourite bands. If you loved that scene - The Libertines, Arctic Monkeys, Mystery Jets, The Cribs, The Maccabees, The Holloways etc - then this is the podcast for you! Get in touch and let us know your favourite bands/songs/gigs from the era. Twitter: @TheBITBpod Instagram: @boysinthebandpod Facebook: The Boys In The Band Podcast Or drop us ...

An insightful look into the world of Flexible Office Working hosted by Gavin Alexander & Richard Smith the CEO & Founder of Office Freedom.

Most of us have to work for a living. And many of us work for at least 8 hours a day and at least 5 days a week. That's a lot of time in our lives to invest in anything, particularly if we're unhappy, bored or unfulfilled. So this podcast is all about work - Why we work, how we work, what makes a great job, what makes a great workplace, how to turn things round when we're not enjoying our work and, in the end, how we can all make our work better.