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A contemporary classic, The Remains of the Day is Kazuo Ishiguro's beautiful and haunting evocation of life between the wars in a Great English House. In the summer of 1956, Stevens, the ageing butler of Darlington Hall, embarks on a leisurely holiday that will take him deep into the countryside – and into his past.

1948, Japan. The celebrated painter Masuji Ono fills his days attending to his garden, his house repairs, his two grown daughters and his grandson; his evenings drinking with old associates in quiet lantern-lit bars. His should be a tranquil retirement. But as his memories continually return to the past - to a life and a career deeply touched by the rise of Japanese militarism - a dark shadow begins to grow over his serenity.

Journey into the enchanting world of the Northern folk, who inhabit the land of the midnight sun. Here, summer blooms in vibrant greens, while winter brings a chilling gloom. Towering rocky mountains loom like ancient giants, echoing with the roar of thunder and hiding rich treasures within their depths. This collection of tales is filled with giants and dwarfs, spirits of the icy peaks and shadowy caves. At the heart of the stories is Thor, wielding his mighty thunderbolt hammer, residing in the celestial realm of Asgard, ruled by All-Father Odin and graced by the radiant Balder, who brings ...

New York Times reporter Gerald Eskenazi brings us back to 1954, when the New York Giants began a decade of success as an iconic American sports team, winning six division titles between 1954 and 1963. Emerging from years of slumber, going from the Polo Grounds to Yankee Stadium, they produced a crop of hall of fame players whose names still resonate, including Tittle, Gifford, Greer, and Robustelli, making a then $7 New York Giants ticket the toughest to buy in the world of sports.

Welcome to "Days in History" – the podcast where serious topics meet witty banter! Join us as we navigate through the corridors of time, shedding light on significant historical events with a healthy dose of humor. From pivotal moments in civilization to groundbreaking discoveries, we'll tackle each subject with reverence and a touch of comedic flair. So sit back, relax, and prepare to learn something new while having a good laugh. Tune in to "Days in History" and let's make the past come alive with wit and humor!

Giants, Fallen Angels and the Return of the Nephilim discusses Biblical prophecies of giants on the Earth, the Last Days demonic plot of engineering genetic hybrids, and what all of it has to do with Israel and the Middle East. In this audiobook, you will receive answers to these questions and more.

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The NFL icon who first brought show business to sports shares his life lessons on fame, fatherhood, and football. Three days before the 1969 Super Bowl, Joe Namath promised the nation that he would lead the New York Jets to an 18-point underdog victory against the seemingly invincible Baltimore...

From the New York Times’s Business Investigations Editor and #1 bestselling author of Dark Towers comes a long-overdue exposé of the astonishing yet shadowy power wielded by the world’s largest law firms, following the narrative arc of Jones Day, the firm that represented the Trump campaign...

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! From Los Angeles Dodgers all-star Shohei Ohtani comes a fast-paced and heartwarming fictional story about his real-life dog Decoy’s first pitch on Opening Day of the baseball season. Decoy can’t wait to throw the first pitch on Opening Day of the new...