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My name is Ettan Bhutt. This podcast is about Harry Potter. What it was & what it has become.

A page-turning, existential romp through the life and times of the world’s most polarizing punctuation mark The semicolon. Stephen King, Hemingway, Vonnegut, and Orwell detest it. Herman Melville, Henry James, and Rebecca Solnit love it. But why? When is it effective? Have we been misusing it?...

Die Geschichte beruht auf wahren Begebenheiten und anonymen Berichten. Kurz vor der Kapitulation der Deutschen Wehrmacht, verschwinden drei U-Boote der Klasse XXI. Die modernsten ihrer Zeit. Fracht und Ziel sind geheim. Nach Ende des Krieges, finden zahlreiche deutsche Wissenschaftler in den Vereinigten Staaten von Amerika eine neue Heimat. Einige dieser genialen Köpfe verfolgen nur ein Ziel: Die Errichtung eines "Deep State".Im beschaulichen Gainesville, in Florida, hält Nathan Sanders eine Vorlesung an der Medizinischen Fakultät, als er in die Pathologie gerufen wird.

THE POWERFUL NEW BESTSELLER FROM ONE OF THE NATION’S FAVOURITE STORYTELLERS AVAILABLE ON AUDIO. Harry always knew he would go back one day … Eighteen years ago when he was a boy, he had made a decision that drove him from the pace he knew and loved. In those early years, between boy and man...

"Whiteness in Context: Historical Roots and Modern Implications" delves into the intertwined history and contemporary significance of the concept of whiteness. It explores the origins of whiteness as a social construct, tracing its development through historical events and societal norms. The text also examines the present-day implications of whiteness, considering how perceptions, privileges, and power dynamics associated with whiteness continue to shape various aspects of society. By contextualizing whiteness within both historical narratives and current realities, this title aims to deepen ...

The Hunger Games: A Literary Phenomenon and Its Latest Chapter Since its debut in 2008, "The Hunger Games" series by Suzanne Collins has captivated millions of readers worldwide, becoming a global phenomenon that has left an indelible mark on contemporary literature. The dystopian saga, set in the post-apocalyptic nation of Panem, explores themes of survival, authoritarianism, and rebellion through the eyes of its unforgettable protagonist, Katniss Everdeen. With its gripping narrative, complex characters, and thought-provoking social commentary, the series has resonated with readers of all ...

A year after her husband's sudden death, ceramic artist Tilda Fordwells finally moves into the secluded Welsh cottage that was to be their new home. She hopes that the tranquil surroundings will help ease her grief, and lessen her disturbing visions of Mat's death. Instead, the lake in the...