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No Indian spymaster has, until now, written a memoir. A.S. Dulat is the first to do so, and in A Life in the Shadows he does it with considerable elan. He is one of India's most successful spymasters, his name synonymous with the Kashmir issue. His methods of engagement and accommodation with...

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Out of Africa: In this audiobook, the author of Seven Gothic Tales gives a true account of her life on her plantation in Kenya. She tells with classic simplicity of the ways of the country and the natives: of the beauty of the Ngong Hills and coffee trees in blossom: of her guests, from the...

In 1919, British scientists led extraordinary expeditions to Brazil and Africa to test Albert Einstein's revolutionary new theory of general relativity in what became the century's most celebrated scientific experiment. The result ushered in a new era and made Einstein a global celebrity by confirming his dramatic prediction that the path of light rays would be bent by gravity. Today, Einstein's theory is scientific fact. Yet the effort to "weigh light" by measuring the gravitational deflection of starlight during the May 29, 1919, solar eclipse has been clouded by myth and skepticism.

Dr. Greg Skomal, one of the leading great white shark experts in the country, reveals the true nature of these mysterious apex predators, as well as the fascinating story behind their history and startling resurgence With its quaint villages, local restaurants serving up lobster rolls, and miles...

Oscar Pistorius was eleven months old when he had both legs amputated below the knee, due to congenital fibular disease. Despite this severe disability, Pistorious grew up to be an extraordinary athlete, inspirational role model, and global symbol of resilience. In 2012 he became the first...

The inside story of the covert operation that took down the heads of ISIS No Shadows in the Desert reveals the untold story of the behind-the-scenes fight against ISIS—one coordinated by heads of state and ultimately fought in the alleyways and open deserts of the Middle Eastern battlefield by...

Journalist Maximillian Potter uncovers a fascinating plot to destroy the vines of La Romance-Conti, Burgundy's finest and most expensive wine. In January 2010, Aubert de Villaine, the famed proprietor of the Domaine de la Romance-Conti, the tiny, storied vineyard that produces the most expensive...

Dark history. Sharp humour. Zero sugar-coating.Out From the Shadows dives into family secrets, Holocaust legacy, and modern antisemitism—told through the eyes of author, satirist, and Holocaust educator Willie Handler. From weed-farming gone sideways and bumbling politicians to intergenerational trauma and resilience, Willie blends laugh-out-loud stories with the kind of truth that hits you in the gut and stays.If you like smart comedy, powerful memoir, and conversations that make you think and laugh, this is your new go-to show.

"An extraordinarily powerful journey that is both political and personal...An important book for everyone in America to read." --Walter Isaacson,#1 New York Times bestselling author of Leonardo Da Vinci and Steve Jobs The New Orleans mayor who removed the Confederate statues confronts the racism...

In the heart of a small, upscale city in the Midwest—known for its pristine neighborhoods, picturesque downtown, and a community that seemed pulled from the pages of a Norman Rockwell painting—stood the Whitestone Museum of Art. The museum was a cherished institution, a gleaming testament to the town’s love affair with culture and creativity. Generations of families had roamed its halls, marveling at the works of regional artists and admiring pieces that connected their corner of the Midwest to the broader world. This museum was a labor of love, built up over decades by curators who had ...

The Shadows and Ink Podcast is for devotees of horror and true crime, where the lines between reality and fiction blur and the pen drips red…Dive deep into the horror genre as host A. F. Stewart grills today’s dark fiction authors, revealing juicy tidbits about their books. Go behind the shadowy curtain as the insider secrets spill with publishers, narrators, and industry professionals. Savor the discussions as we delve into the tropes, and enjoy the additional treat of occasional bonus Mystery and Malice true crime episodes, hosted by Gert Hanekom and Karen van Vuuren.

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The Frosted Shadow follows Detective Sam Archer as he arrives in the isolated mountain town of Stillwater just before the winter solstice. The town, blanketed in snow and steeped in dark traditions, is reeling from the death of its powerful matriarch, Margot Blythe. Known for her iron grip over Stillwater, Margot had ruled through fear and manipulation, creating both loyalty and deep-rooted resentment among the townsfolk.Archer's investigation uncovers a web of old grudges and hidden debts, each clue deepening the mystery. Suspects emerge with motives tied to Margot's ruthless past, including ...