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Best-selling author Joanna Trollope has been described as one of the most insightful chroniclers and social commenters writing fiction today. Her books have been translated into over 25 languages, and several have been adapted for television. This collection comprises the BBC Radio dramatisations of her historical novel Parson Harding's Daughter (written under the nom de plume Caroline Harvey) and two of her most popular contemporary novels, A Spanish Lover and Second Honeymoon, as well as an edition of the literary chat show The Book Café.

Byron Tully, author of The Old Money Book, reveals the secrets and strategies used by America's upper class that contribute to a vibrant, fulfilling, and enduring married life. From dating around to settling down, everything you need to know and every question you need to ask yourself - and your potential mate - is detailed here. So, if you're really committed to meeting the right person, making your marriage work, and making it last, this is the book for you.

Edgar Wallace was a bestselling author, journalist, playwright and film director, and the creator of King Kong. A prolific writer and celebrity superstar, he was thought to be responsible for a quarter of all new books read in Britain by the late 1920s. Presented here are full-cast adaptations of four of his classic crime novels, readings of four short detective stories, and vintage recording of Wallace reading one of his own stories. Tying them all together is linking commentary from Edgar Wallace: The Man Who Wrote Too Much?, a documentary celebration of his life.

Pragmatism: A New Name for Some Old Ways of Thinking by William James is a unique work in American philosophy. This collection of lectures James himself delivered at the dawn of the twentieth century has been a landmark in the development of the philosophical movement of pragmatism.

The definitive account of Bill Cosby's transition from revered father figure to convicted criminal, told by a veteran crime reporter and former senior writer for People Magazine.

If you’ve been feeling out of balance, lacking in energy, or struggling with mental or physical stress, there’s a good chance that your lower chakras are blocked. However, unblocking them is easy, and when you learn how, you can heal yourself from within and transcend space and time to become one with the divine. In Chakra Healing Meditation Part 3, you’ll find everything you need to restore your psychic energies and pave the way for an open mind, a free spirit, and a healthy body.

Great Saint Teresa, the Spanish Carmelite of the 16th century, captured the imagination of those seeking God in her own time and beyond. It’s no surprise that she was quickly canonized and, in 1970, became the first woman Doctor of the Church. In this edifying 12-lecture audio course, you’ll understand why her teachings remain transformational today.

It is strange to consider that, although The Hound Of The Baskervilles is Conan Doyle’s most popular novel, his hero is absent for much of the time. Notice how he sets up an atmosphere of supernatural horror right from the start through Dr Mortimer’s reading of the ancient curse, and how he then presents as assortment of bizarre clues – in particular, the riddle of the missing boots – which Holmes will have to unravel.

Imagine living in a world where people use their computers, drive their cars, and communicate with one another simply by thinking. In this stunning and inspiring work, Duke University neuroscientist Miguel Nicolelis shares his revolutionary insights into how the brain creates thought and the human sense of self - and how this might be augmented by machines, so that the entire universe will be within our reach.

Sara Fay Egan has never lived a “by-the-book” kind of life. From orchestrating high-profile events to grappling with her daughter's life-threatening illness, she’s faced more twists and turns than most. In The Through Line, Sara Fay shares her deeply personal journey, blending raw emotion with the practical know-how she’s gained from years of balancing a successful career with family responsibilities.

In this masterful audio series from Boston College theology professor Harvey Egan, S.J., you’ll focus on an often neglected aspect of the Apostle Paul’s genius - his mysticism. A mentee of Karl Rahner, Fr. Egan brings to this course the knowledge gained from a phenomenal 60 years of Jesuit spirituality and philosophical-theological studies. One of the world’s leading experts on Christian mysticism, he is the perfect guide for this course.

As a hospice chaplain, Kerry Egan didn't offer sermons or prayers unless they were requested; in fact, she found, the dying rarely want to talk about God, at least not overtly. Instead she discovered she'd been granted an invaluable chance to witness firsthand what she calls the "spiritual work of dying" - the work of finding or making meaning of one's life, the experiences it's contained, and the people who have touched it, the betrayals, wounds, unfinished business, and unrealized dreams.

“A Guide for Nurses to Cope with Patient Loss” offers a compassionate and practical approach to navigating one of the most challenging aspects of nursing: dealing with the death of a patient. Written by a seasoned nurse and author, this guide explores loss's emotional, psychological, and professional impacts honestly and empathetically. Packed with real-life experiences, effective coping strategies, and actionable advice, it empowers nurses to process grief, maintain resilience, and continue delivering compassionate care.

A series of nearly unbelievable events had me reeling, and my rock-solid relationship with Lucinda began to crumble. In the end, it is with the help of a friend, another therapist, and a messenger from God, that Lucinda comes to the end of her long, dark road, and I find inner healing of my own.

For 30 years, Joe Egan has been an owner of one of the largest construction companies in the nation, The Egan Companies. Over that time, he's successfully negotiated millions of dollars in construction contracts based on "the right price, not the low price". There is a method and skill set that made him successful in a tough bidding industry. With years of construction negotiation experience, Joe is here to help you beat your competition at your next presentation with information that is easy to understand and quick to implement.

Early-onset dementia is a terrifying phrase. But if you’re here reading this, you need to know about it. Perhaps you’re here for yourself, or a loved one has recently been diagnosed. Either way, the first step of your journey is to remove the fear that comes along with this phrase and deepen your understanding so you know exactly what you’re facing and how best to navigate it.

The average age of entry into prostitution in America is 13-years-old. Forced into a life they never chose, manipulated, abused, and tortured at the hands of the pimps who control them, our country's children are sold on the streets, on the internet, and at truck stops across America every night. They aren't bad kids who made bad choices. They are victims of child sex trafficking. They come from our neighborhoods, our schools, our churches, and sometimes our own homes.

While struggling to relocate her mother to senior living in nearby McLean, Virginia, Jennifer must connect these dots and solve a suspicious death the police label a suicide. Can she tackle it all while thwarting a villainous antique dealer intent on destroying her and all she holds dear?

Jennifer Shannon buys an old framed picture at an estate sale, discovering a mysterious map and riddle hidden inside. Flying to Naples, Florida, to rescue her aging mother from a devious criminal preying on seniors, she sits on the plane beside William Early, who boasts he’s a wealthy, powerful Civil War artifact collector who “always gets what he wants, whatever it takes”. Moving her mother from her long-time Florida home to Virginia, present serious challenges as Jennifer protects her from criminals, while researching riddle and map clues to an apparent Civil War treasure.

Novelists Egan (Pulitzer Prize-winner for A Visit from the Goon Squad), Hustvedt ( The Summer Without Men) and Livesey ( The Flight of Gemma Hardy) - the trio that brought Middlemarch and Anna Karenina to life at this book club - are back by popular demand to revisit James' classic. With a reading from the novel by Fritz Weaver.