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First published in 1925, Bertrand Russell’s ABC of Relativity was considered a masterwork of its time, contributing significantly to the mass popularisation of science. Authoritative and accessible, it provides a remarkable introductory guide to Einstein’s theory of Relativity to a general readership. One of the most definitive reference guides of its kind, and written by one of the twentieth century’s most influential philosophers, ABC of Relativity continues to be as relevant today as it was on first publication.

Alice Ascher, a poor, elderly shopkeeper, is murdered in Andover. Betty Barnard, a young waitress, is strangled with her own belt at Bexhill-on-Sea. Next comes Carmichael Clarke, collector of Chinese art, clubbed to death in Churston. Only in Doncaster does the pattern vary: the man found...

Two Bestselling Agatha Christie Novels in One Great Audiobook The Mysterious Affair at Styles Hercule Poirot solves his first case in the Agatha Christie novel that started it all. Who poisoned the wealthy Emily Inglethorp and how did the murderer penetrate and escape from her locked bedroom?...

إن فكرة القصص لا تقل روعة عن طريقة حبكها، فالقاتل في هذه القصة شخص مهووس يرتكب جرائمه وفق الترتيب الأبجدي لأسماء ضحاياه، حيث يبدأ بالحرف إيه" ليقتل السيدة "آشر" في "أندوفر" ثم الحرف "بي" فيقتل السيدة "بيتى" "برنارد" على شاطئ "بيكسهيل"، أما الحرف "سي" فيكون ضحيته السيد "كارمايكل" "كلارك" من "تشرستون"، وعلامة على طريقته كان القاتل يترك بجانب الجثة دليل قطارات أبجدياً مفتوحاً على اسم المكان الذي حدثت فيه جريمة القتل. فإلى أي مدى سيصل هذا المجرم في الحروف الأبجدية ؟"

Collins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to English language learners. Collins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to English language learners. Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time and in any language. Now Collins has adapted her famous detective...

Now an Amazon Prime original limited series! Agatha Christie’s beloved classic The A.B.C. Murders sets Hercule Poirot on the trail of a serial killer. There’s a serial killer on the loose, working his way through the alphabet and the whole country is in a state of panic. A is for Mrs. Ascher...

ポアロのもとに届いた予告状のとおり、Ａで始まる地名の町で、Ａの頭文字の老婆が殺害された。現場には不気味にＡＢＣ鉄道案内が残されていた。まもなく、第二、第三の挑戦状が届き、Ｂの地でＢの頭文字の娘が、Ｃの地でＣの頭文字の紳士が殺され……。新訳でおくる、著者全盛期の代表作。（解説　法月綸太郎）

Entra a este divertido laberinto de palabras y frases características de las conversaciones entre mexicanos.

Sparen Sie sich den Therapeuten, Hilfe naht! Wenn Sie die in diesem Hörbuch aufgetischte Ehrlichkeit in Sachen Liebeslust und -leid auf sich wirken lassen, ist das die halbe Miete auf dem Weg zum Glück. Und für den Rest sorgt Helge Timmerbergs Humor: steinerweichend, kompromisslos, frech. Und da sage noch einer, es gebe keine Hoffnung! Allerdings verlangt die Lektüre schon härtere Nerven, als bei üblichen Ratgebern, denn Helge Timmerberg verrät uns hier Einsichten, die andere nicht einmal zu denken wagen.

Die schönsten Geschichten liegen hinter der Gefahr. Direkt dahinter. Wie hoch ist das Risiko, von einer herunterfallenden Kokosnuss erschlagen zu werden? Wie krault der Urlauber gegen die Strömung zum Strand zurück? Was tut man, wenn man von einem Hunderudel überfallen wird? Und warum sollte man den nächsten Flieger nach Hause nehmen, wenn man im Ausland Zahnschmerzen bekommt? Weltenbummler und Spiegel-Bestsellerlistenautor Helge Timmerberg verrät seine besten Tipps und Tricks von A wie Anfängerfehler bis Z wie Zahnarzt. Dieses Buch gehört in jede Reisetasche, denn man sollte nicht eher aus dem Flieger steigen, ehe man es durchgelesen hat, sicher ist sicher.

New York Times bestselling author Laura Lippman has been hailed as one of the best crime fiction writers in America today, winning virtually every major award in the genre. The author of the enormously popular series featuring Baltimore P.I. Tess Monaghan as well as three critically lauded...

ABC Petits Contes by Jules Lemaître is an assortment of brief tales for youngsters, offering enchanting and unusual stories that frequently convey moral examples. Composed with effortlessness and beauty, the tales investigate all inclusive subjects like thoughtfulness, genuineness, and the worth of creative mind. Every story presents charming characters — whether kids, creatures, or nonexistent creatures — exploring daily existence or mystical circumstances. The book means to both engage and teach youthful perusers, making it an available prologue to morals and temperances. Lemaître's ...

ABC Mystery Time was a captivating radio program that aired during the later years of the Golden Age of Radio, a period roughly spanning the 1920s to the 1950s when radio was the dominant form of home entertainment in the United States. This era saw families gather around their radios to enjoy a variety of genres, including comedies, dramas, and mysteries, with the latter being a particularly popular staple. ABC Mystery Time fit perfectly into this landscape, delivering suspenseful tales that kept listeners on the edge of their seats. The show, which aired in the late 1950s, came toward the ...

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The selections in this collection include classic short stories "Bartelby the Scrivener" by Herman Melville, "The Truth About Pyecraft" by H. G. Wells, "The Angel Child" by Stephen Crane, "A Journey" by Edith Wharton, "Phyllis and Rosamond" by Vriginia Woolf, and "The Flight of Betsey Lane" by Sarah Orne Jewett.

Neues vom Bestsellerautor Kai Magnus Sting ("Tod unter Gurken" und "Tod unter Lametta"). Haben Sie heute schon an Mord gedacht? Ein Ehepaar macht genau das. Und mordet sich durchs Alphabet. Und so entsteht es, Mord für Mord: das ultimative akustische Nachschlagewerk, wenn es ums stilvolle Abmurksen, Meucheln und Um-die-Ecke-bringen geht. Ein unverzichtbares, mörderisch komisches Hörerlebnis. Von A wie Ameisenhaufen über K wie Katzenstreu bis Z wie Zuckerbäckerei.

A new offering from the author of the hugely successful Mother of Black Hollywood. Walking in My Joy is a collection of electric stories by the one and only, super hilarious Jenifer Lewis. Her commentary on what’s happening in the world today, told through her outrageous real-life adventures...

The Allure of the ABC Mystery Radio ShowThe golden age of radio brought with it a genre that captivated audiences with its blend of suspense, intrigue, and drama: the mystery radio show. Among the pantheon of these beloved broadcasts stood the ABC Mystery Radio Show, a program that epitomized the essence of auditory storytelling through its anthology of crime and mystery tales.The ABC Mystery Radio Show, also known simply as Mystery Theater, was an American radio anthology series that aired in the 1950s. It featured a variety of stories that often centered around Inspector Mark Saber, a ...

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The ABC of Relativity clearly and engagingly explains Einstein's Theory of Relativity to the layperson. It is considered to be a significant contribution to the popularization of science. Its author, Bertrand Russell, was an acclaimed British mathematician, philosopher and logician. Please note that in a few of the chapters, diagrams are included which clarify the author's discourse. The listener may wish to consult a published text to refer to these diagrams.