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March 6, 1934. Hundreds gather outside City Hall to celebrate the Toronto Centenary. In the crowd, pickpocket Mona Kantor and her partner, Chesler, are "in the tip", finding easy pickings among the jostling masses. Eli Morenz, city man for the Daily Star, is covering the festivities and uncovering the pickpocket racket working the scene. A surreptitious photo and some keen research lead him to an underworld dive in Kensington Market where Toronto’s pickpockets converge - and to Mona.

Jenkins was a robot. He was built to be the perfect worker, tireless and uncomplaining. But, quite unexpectedly, he also became a close companion to generation after generation of his owners as the human race matured, moved beyond the confines of its once tiny planet, and eventually changed beyond all recognition.

Like most women, Elizabeth Miles assumes many roles; unlike most, hers have made her a woman on the run. Living on the edge of society, Elizabeth uses her guile to relieve so-called respectable men of their ill-gotten gains. But brutal and greedy entrepreneur Oscar Thornton is out for blood. He's lost a great deal of money and is not going to forgive a woman for outwitting him. With his thugs hot on her trail, Elizabeth seizes the moment to blend in with a group of women who have an agenda of their own.

When the bodies of two Black men were found sitting with a crackpipe in a parked car in a rundown section of town in 1994, it seemed just another day in Kansas City, Kansas. The swift arrest and conviction of a seventeen-year-old Black kid from a broken home raised no eyebrows either. And yet, thirty years later, Lamonte McIntyre would prove to be the David that took down the Goliath of corruption that had long controlled the city’s power structure and enveloped the city’s justice system.

Are you tired of biased football content? Sick of listening to recycled and ill-informed takes from the tribal and pretentious mainstream channels?We’re Nobbins and Gaskey, two Mancs who’ve been City and United supporters respectively since the 90s. Whilst we’re all for passion and club loyalty, we’ve never been fans of reactive social media football opinions. The NobCast is for City and United fans who want their fix of analysis and debates from real fans, minus the bias, but with the community and involvement you’d get chatting to your mates down the pub. By listening to our ...

In the year 2055, a quarter-century after the last firearm-related homicide inside the once-peaceful SafeCities, the unthinkable occurs: the murder of the president of this sprawling metropolis. Mark, a seemingly unassuming yet highly effective investigator and a potential suspect, is tasked with gathering the immediate evidence. But the investigation takes an unexpected turn, spiralling beyond the confines of his jurisdiction. What he discovers is a sinister plan to reshape the world, with himself unwittingly cast in the role of a pawn.

Myra wants to quit her job.Kabir is looking to resign from the board.Sandy just dropped out of college.Discover yourself within these restless twenty-somethings as they stand on the cusp of making life-changing decisions. Battling their inner demons and societal taboos, they wish to live life on...

Feminist City: A Field Guide combines memoir, feminist theory, pop culture, and geography to expose what is hidden in plain sight: the social inequalities built right into our cities, homes, and neighbourhoods. Focusing on gendered experiences of the city, the books grapples with the challenge of claiming urban space amongst barriers designed to keep women “in their place”. From the geography of rape culture to the politics of snow removal, the city is an ongoing site of gendered struggle. Yet the city is perhaps also our best hope for shaping new social relations....

A practical and irreverent guide to Burning Man, its philosophy, why people do this to themselves, and how it matters to the world Over 30 years Burning Man has gone from two families on a San Francisco beach to a global movement in which hundreds of thousands of people around the world create...

Read by the author. Rediscover your purpose and passion for life as bestselling author John Mark Comer guides you through the Bible's vision for work, rest, and living fully human. We've all heard it said: It's who you are that matters, not what you do. Really? Where do the Scriptures teach that?...

Man City International Presents: Sheikh Speaks, a podcast covering all things Manchester City Football Club, presented by Sheikh with co-hosts Sam and Craig. 

A boldly rendered—and deeply intimate—account of Hong Kong today, from a resilient young woman whose stories explore what it means to survive in a city teeming with broken promises. “[A] pulsing debut . . . about what it means to find your place in a city as it vanishes before your eyes...

Manchester City are without doubt the finest football team in England and this could be the podcast that puts the cherry on top! Join our hosts, Tony Newgrosh, Edward Timpson and Sarah Messenger with special guests every week for the latest news, views and victories with the The Man City Show podcast. Get all the links to this show at CityPodcast.net

With this publication in 1984, Jay McInerney became a literary sensation, heralded as the voice of a generation. This remarkable novel of youth and New York remains one of the most beloved, imitated, and iconic novels in America. "A brilliant and moving work—unique, refreshing, imaginatively...

Join Emma, Dave, and Paul as they dive into the 25/26 season—a New Era for Manchester City Women under Head Coach Andrée Jeglertz. Following a summer reset and a focus on challenging for silverware, the team breaks down every WSL and Cup match, from the tactical nuances of Jeglertz's attacking, rotational philosophy to the standout performances of the star-studded squad. Get ready for analysis, fan debates, and all the excitement as the Blues aim to dominate the domestic scene and reclaim their place among Europe's elite.

As a child, Kyrioc was groomed to be the head of one of the most powerful noble families in Koh-Salash, a city built inside the skeletons of two murdered gods. Kyrioc himself dreamed of becoming head of the High Watch, the highest political position in the land. Those dreams have turned to dust. Presumed dead after a disastrous overseas quest, Kyrioc now lives in a downcity slum under a false name, hiding behind the bars of a pawnshop window. Riliska, a 9-year-old pickpocket who sells stolen trinkets to his shop, is the closest thing he has to a friend.

Welcome to the Official Manchester City Podcast, the ultimate insider's view of life at the Etihad Stadium and City Football Academy. Join your hosts George Kelsey, Nedum Onuoha, Sam Cox, Liam Loftus and Paul Dickov along with a rotating cast of players, legends, coaches, managers, and celebrity fans, as they get under the skin of the only football team to come from Manchester. Get exclusive insights, match reactions, behind-the-scenes stories, and in-depth interviews with those who know the club best. Whether you're a die-hard Cityzen or just a football fan looking for unparalleled access to ...

Man City fan and journalist Vayam Lahoti brings you exciting guests, detailed analysis, and expert opinions on Manchester City FC.

The Citizens provides you with the latest Manchester City transfer news, highlights, goal reviews, Manager Press Conference, Match Day Previews, Post Match Discussion and much more. So if you love football, get involved and join The Citizens.We provide Manchester City fans a platform to express real fan opinionated content from the people who matter most - Manchester City fans. The Citizens totally focused on Manchester City fans views. Whether it's Man City players in the first time or the Manchester City academy. 93:20So get involved and have your say on Manchester City. Hosted on Acast. See...

Commitment - I hate the damn word. That's since my ex walked out on me. Not even looking back at our son. My son is my world. I think he deserves so much better than her. In fact, we both do! And then I notice Mia stepping into my gym. My world stops still, I notice the first drop of sweat from her forehead, and God, I am hooked. I can see that dark, hooded desire in her shy eyes. I am picturing her being an animal in bed...all wild and unhinged! And soon I give into the temptation. Forget that she's my client, and it's so off-limits.