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After retiring from twenty-five years on the bench, former chief judge Belvin Perry Jr. reveals a rare and disturbingly vivid firsthand perspective of the most gruesome death penalty cases in which he played a key role, including the infamous Casey Marie Anthony, who was dubbed “America’s Most Hated Mom” after her shocking acquittal.

Cameroon, 1929. As colonial powers fight for influence in Africa, French military surgeon Eugène Jamot is dispatched to Cameroon to lead the fight against sleeping sickness there. But despite his humanitarian intentions, the worst comes to pass: seven hundred local villagers are left blind as a result of medical malpractice by a doctor under Jamot’s watch.

Today the Buddha is honoured throughout the world as one of the great religious figures in the history of humankind. In this authoritative biography, John Strong presents the story of Siddhartha Gautama the way Buddhists have told it - from accounts of his previous lives, and the story of his birth and upbringing, through to his enlightenment, deathbed deeds, and ongoing presence in the relics that he left behind.

1924. The First World War is over and eleven-year-old Alexa is growing up on the idyllic Cornish coast with her best friend Harvey. But she soon discovers there are secrets at the heart of her family that have been hidden for years. And when her mother dies suddenly, she finds her whole life thrown into turmoil. 1931. Still reeling from the secrets she uncovered, Alexa flees to the intoxicating city of Venice. But her new glamorous life is not what she hoped for and, with dark shadows closing in, she will question everything she thought she wanted.

This radio dramatization of the classic movie, which also starred Judy Garland and Gene Kelly, originally aired on March 22, 1943.

Sons and Lovers is the moving and explicit account of a young man growing up in a closed mining community. Born into a difficult marriage, Paul Morel is shy, introverted, and impressionable. As a young adult he becomes violently caught between the attentions of three women: his influential mother Gertrude; spiritual and devoted Miriam; and the sensual and mature Clara.

This audiobook is a survival guide for emerging talent navigating the music industry and searching for a path to sustainability.

"The Ultimate Guide to Homebuying" is a comprehensive audiobook designed to provide listeners with a thorough understanding of the homebuying process. It covers everything from the initial considerations of buying a home to the final steps of closing the deal. The audiobook is structured to assist both first-time homebuyers and those who want to refresh their knowledge about the process.

This book is, first, a memoir of and praise for my mother, Sharon Riff Ackerman, who was my best friend through both our lives until her untimely death. The book is a heartfelt and often heart-wrenching recollection of the beginnings of her Parkinson's disease symptoms to the inevitable end. This book, too, is primarily for relatives and caregivers of those with Parkinson's.

Agent J seems to be everywhere and at every point in time. And who really is Natasha? A series of seemingly unconnected clues, that are found in what appear to be disjointed cliff-hanger vignettes, lead you deeper in a world where science, religion, peculiarities, absurd humor, historical twists, and conundrums collide and blend into a strange porridge. This collection of short, noir detective-ish stories builds the foundation of the Agent J universe. As author JT Dwyer puts it, "You are holding in your hands what may be the most extraordinary and unorthodox book I have ever encountered."

This book on Turo provides a comprehensive guide to succeeding as a car owner and host on the Turo platform. The book is divided into eight chapters, each addressing key aspects of the car-sharing business. Chapter 1 focuses on getting started with Turo, including signing up as a host, creating appealing listings, and understanding Turo's policies and guidelines. Chapter 2 delves into the importance of vehicle preparation, including cleanliness, maintenance, and proper documentation.

Learn how to make money with penny stocks today! Perhaps you have expressed interest in the stock market before but stayed away because you lacked the capital, were nervous about investing, or simply didn't know where to begin. I want to guide you through the fascinating and fast moving world of penny stocks.

When Alice receives an invitation from Karen, her charismatic University friend, to stay in a remote cottage in Scotland, she can't wait to rekindle their lost friendship. But two more former students arrive - never friends of Alice's - and as the atmosphere chills, Karen isn't the warm-hearted soulmate Alice remembers. Barely is the reunion underway before someone is dead and the fragile gathering is pushed to a breaking point.

Richard Diamond, Private Detective came to NBC Radio in 1949, starring film actor and crooner Dick Powell. Powell had recently played Philip Marlowe in the popular RKO film Murder, My Sweet and jumped at the chance to play a suave detective on the radio. Diamond was a lighthearted, New York - based private eye who enjoyed ribbing the cops and singing songs to his millionaire girlfriend, Helen Asher.

Jesus Who? is an audiobook written and narrated by Tony Powell. It is a modern-day rhyme poem about the life of someone who lived over 2000 years ago. It seems too incredible for words that we should still be talking about the man they called Jesus at all. He built no great empire, was no statesman, politician, warrior, great explorer, or discoverer. For much of his formative years, he grew up in hiding as a refugee.

The COVID-19 pandemic touched every corner of our lives, leaving scars and questions that still linger. In A Marriage Broken by COVID Produced Diamonds for You, I invite you into an intimate journey of how my family was reshaped by this global crisis—a journey that will resonate with anyone who has faced uncertainty, loss, or the fight to endure. This audiobook is a tapestry of love stretched to its limits, tragedy endured with unshakable faith, and a relentless hope that refused to be extinguished.

The Likely Stories is a collection of short stories - true stories, tall stories, half-truths, and yarns - written and read by me, Tony Powell.

Samantha and Thomas have escaped from the Unseelie Court, but their problems are far from over. The worldlines are falling, the fae courts are at the edge of war, and Samantha is under a malicious curse from the Unseelie Queen. There is only one being that can help: the Erlking, ruler of the fae of the Rhineland. But the way to his kingdom is full of peril, and and fae do not grant favors without requiring something in exchange....

Young Tabitha Sparks has the most wonderful life that any little girl could ask for. She has loving parents, a kind tutor, and a comfortable home. But, as Tabitha ventures into the woods to play with her animal friends, her life takes a sudden, mysterious turn. You see, when Tabitha returns home - well - there simply is no home. Taken by Child Services to live with her cold-natured Aunt Demonia Van Vile. She finds a mysterious door to everywhere that, when entered, leads her to a world of nothing but doors - one door for every place in the universe.

In spring, summer, and even autumn, there are young rabbits everywhere. They are munching at the grass as we drive by, sitting on the verges and in the fields. But in winter, they disappear. Where do they go? This story will tell you, and much, much more....