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Do not go gentle into that good night, wrote Dylan Thomas, and Canadas notorious Ladies Killing Circle has taken his advice to heart. In Going Out with a Bang, the dangerous dames have brought together an explosive mix of authors from across the country. Whether its the boom of drums, the cacophony of a train wreck, or the thud of a body crashing down the stairs, no one goes out without a fight. Twenty authors, along with poet Joy Hewitt Mann, will chill you, entertain you or plain blow you away in this eclectic fictional brew.

Bang-e-Dara (The call of the marching Bell) is the first philosophical collection of poetry by Muhammad Iqbal, famously known as Allama Iqbal, the great poet and philosopher of Indian subcontinent.

Dr. Ibrahim Bihi of Somaliland has an advanced degree in economics and, as far as worldly goods go, a goat with three legs. Using his knowledge of temporary market inefficiencies and the propellers of a UN food plane, he turns his goat into capital and sends the global economy into a speculative frenzy. Soon most of the world's wealth is tied up in goat-backed securities. What could possibly go wrong? Only everything, and with our faithful orphan Jude as guide, we can sit back and laugh our way toward the resolution of this uproariously instructive satire.

What do you do after you’ve escaped Hell, gone back, uncovered the true nature of God, and then managed to become the new Lucifer? Well, if you’re James Stark, you have to figure out how to run Hell while also trying to get back out of it... again. Plus there’s the small matter of surviving. Because everyone in Heaven, Hell, and in between wants to be the fastest gun in the universe, and the best way to do so is to take down Lucifer, a.k.a. James Stark.

Es passiert nicht viel in der dänischen Provinz. Katinka, Frau des Stationsvorstehers eines Bahnhofs im Nirgendwo, hat sich damit abgefunden, dass das Leben an ihr vorüberzieht. Gleichmütig scheint sie dies zu akzeptieren – während der Autor ihre innere Gefühlswelt knapp und präzise darstellt.

“If you’re looking for a fun, thrilling read, look no further. The Bang-Bang Sisters is a rip-roaring delight of a novel – pulpy, fast-paced, and absolutely unputdownable.” – New York Times bestselling author Roxane Gay From critically acclaimed author Rio Youers, an action-packed...

Whether you're a lover of mythology, a student of Korean culture, or simply in search of a mesmerizing listen, this collection offers a treasure trove of stories that have withstood the test of time. Delve into this book and let the magic of Korean mythology enchant you.

Tre donne. La protagonista, il suo ex marito, sua madre. L'ingenua, il bello e la perfida. La madre, algida e chicchissima donna d'affari, traffica coi narcos messicani, finché l'ignara figlia Jole, ex ballerina del Crazy Horse, mentre mamma è in Messico, trova un cadavere senza testa nel suo appartamento e l'ex marito – ora felicemente Corinna – l'aiuta a sbarazzarsene, ma così facendo finiscono tutt'e due nelle grinfie dei criminali, che le rapiscono e le portano a Mexico City, dal boss dei boss Xavier, detto "la Tumba", amante segreto dell'anziana madre.

Detroit hustlers Free and Six have been together seven years, but their relationship has been nothing but drama. Free hasn't been faithful, and Six has taken out her hurt by physically hurting the other women. Free ends up in jail for three years, and when he's sprung, he's not happy to learn that Six has been living the high life on his dime and has blown through $100,000! Then Six gets entangled in one of Free's schemes and finds herself in a role almost too good to be true.

Kris Kringle isn't your average Santa. By day, he spreads Christmas cheer. By night, he's a skilled operative, battling sinister forces that threaten the innocent. When the Syndicate of Shadows threatens philanthropist Madeline Hart and businesswoman Emily Hawthorne, Kris springs into action. Armed with high-tech gear and centuries of experience, he goes after the criminal organization. But the Syndicate's reach extends further than Kris imagined.

Set before the Idiots marriage, this delightful tale unfolds in Mrs. Smithers-Pedagogs High-class Home for Single Gentlemen, where our protagonist, deemed to have an alleged mind by the Schoolmaster, embarks on a whimsical quest to uplift the civilized world through his ingenious inventions. While missionaries and other do-gooders already attend to the needs of barbarian man, the Idiot is determined to improve the lives of those who consider themselves civilized. Join us for a humorous journey filled with eccentric characters and clever ideas, brought to life by the editor of Puck magazine. (...

Embark on a whimsical journey through the eyes of a fictional narrator as they recount amusing encounters with some of historys most illustrious figures. Starting from an office in London, our narrator is on a delightful quest to uncover the home lives of those who have shaped art, science, literature, and history. This full-cast dramatic reading brings to life the charming anecdotes and vibrant personalities that define an era, promising laughter and insight for readers and listeners alike.

The terrible and long-drawn out siege of Troy, the quarrel of Achilles and Agamemnon, the interactions between Olympian Gods and humans, remains among one of the classic campaigns and the heroism and treachery of the combatants have been unmatched in song and story. It is a literal translation, but prose, and therefore so much easier to understand! This is certainly the version for those who want to know what Homer is about.

He was my best friend...until he became my enemy, all within the span of one night. Bang. Bang. Bang. Bang. The rapid fire of gunshots became the soundtrack to my life. This is the Mafia. Lines are blurred. Choices are never black and white. And the life you thought you knew is one giant lie. He was dead. I didn't want his life to be in vain, so I tried to make something of myself. Tried and failed. Now he's back. Alive. And he wants me. Nobody ever said the Mafia played fair.

Starts with a Bang—an action from page one bundle written by Kristen Proby, including Wildest Dreams narrated by Jason Clarke and Maxine Mitchell, Dance With Me narrated by Lee Samuels and Kirsten Leigh, Taunting Callum narrated by Rupert Channing and Kit Swann.

A little old lady turns vigilante on the streets of London in this gritty, witty crime thriller. Gloria Jones has had enough. She's sixty-five, approaching retirement, and nearing the end of her tether. When someone flings away a gun in her local park, it ends up in Gloria's hands and changes...

WINNER OF THE HRF KEATING AWARD FOR BEST NON-FICTION CRIME BOOK 2018 An entertaining history of British thrillers from Casino Royale to The Eagle Has Landed, in which award-winning crime writer Mike Ripley reveals that, though Britain may have lost an empire, her thrillers helped save the world...

På herregården Ludvigsbakke mødtes Karl von Eichbaum og Ida Brandt som børn. Karl er søn af gårdens ejer, og Ida er datter af godsforvalteren. Som voksne mødes de igen på Kommunehospitalet i København, hvor Ida arbejder som sygeplejerske og Karl som kontorist. Karls familie er i økonomiske problemer og har måttet sælge Ludvigsbakke, mens Ida er blevet formuende efter at have arvet fra sin mor.

Er zijn woorden die zich niet laten terugnemen. Eenmaal uitgesproken zijn ze onverbiddelijk tot leven gewekt. Woorden kunnen levens verwoesten, mensen doen besluiten zonder elkaar verder te gaan. Ze kunnen de persoon die je bent in de ogen van je kinderen voorgoed doen veranderen. Ze kunnen zelfs je eigen moeder doen twijfelen of ze jou wel op de wereld had moeten zetten.' Op de dag van Laura's vierde verjaardag pleegt haar moeder, Maria, zelfmoord. Jaren later, als Laura volwassen is en in verwachting van haar eerste kind, wil ze weten waarom haar moeder dit deed.

Dive into a whimsical world where the spirits of the past meet the joy of the season! Over The Plum Pudding features a delightful collection of twelve stories—each weaving together elements of ghostly intrigue, festive cheer, and humor—crafted by a master storyteller and humorist from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Join us for a literary journey that promises to entertain and enchant! (Summary by David Wales)