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Dive into Yellow Dove, a gripping World War I tale of espionage and intrigue, where spies clash in a high-stakes game of deception. Amidst the shadows of war, a touch of romance unfolds as one character grapples with the moral complexities of their actions. I am sorry, he says coolly, awfully sorry. You were the only person in England who jeopardized my existence there. I had to take you away. I regret the necessity of having to use force. This captivating story explores duty, sacrifice, and the tangled web of fate, promising an unforgettable journey through love and espionage. (Excerpt from ...

Join American naturalist Winthrop Packard as he guides us through the enchanting wild woods and serene ponds, revealing the vibrant life that thrives within them. With keen observation, he highlights the fascinating birds, industrious hornets, elusive muskrats, and stealthy minks, all while vividly portraying their habitats during the harsh New England winter. His free-flowing narrative is both enlightening and captivating, blending moments of drama and poetry that will leave you in awe of natures beauty. - Summary by Larry Wilson

Eco dell'Ignoto: Quando la logica si arrende, il mistero prende voce. Un viaggio settimanale ai confini della realtà, dove fenomeni inspiegabili, leggende oscure e incontri paranormali vengono esplorati con mente aperta e spirito critico. Preparati a mettere in discussione tutto ciò che credi di sapere.

Morning doves, also known as mourning doves, are a familiar sight across North America, their gentle cooing a soundtrack to the dawn chorus. These beautiful birds, with their distinctive plumage and soulful eyes, have captured the hearts of bird enthusiasts and casual observers alike. But there is much more to these unassuming creatures than meets the eye, as we shall discover in our exploration of their fascinating lives. The mourning dove, scientifically known as Zenaida macroura, is a member of the dove family, Columbidae. Their name, "mourning," comes from their haunting and mournful ...

The Ark and the Dove is an 5-episode narrative podcast investigating the complex dynamics of race and religion in America through the lens of the Black Catholic Community. The Ark and the Dove takes its name after the two companion ships that brought English Catholic settlers to Maryland in 1634. Among the colonists on board was Mathias de Sousa, the first recorded black Catholic in Maryland, who later became an elected representative in the Maryland Assembly. The Ark and the Dove podcast seeks to present the faith, resilience and hope of black Catholics in the U.S. Learn more at ...

Evelyn Dove embraced the worlds of jazz, musical theatre and, most importantly, cabaret, in a career spanning five decades from the 1920s through to the 1960s. A black British diva with movie star looks, she captivated audiences and admirers around the world, enjoying the same appeal as the ‘Forces Sweetheart’ Vera Lynn throughout the Second World War.

Orizzonti infiniti. Atmosfere sospese. Silenzi avvolgenti. Ci credereste che il Delta del Po è un territorio in eterno movimento? Acqua e Terra sono in intimo e costante dialogo, interagiscono trasformando giorno dopo giorno il set su cui si compie la vita. Il Dipartimento di Biomedicina comparata e Alimentazione dell’Università degli studi di Padova, in collaborazione con Parco naturale regionale Veneto del Delta del Po, presenta questo podcast in 4 episodi per proporre itinerari inediti per “visitare con la voce”.

One history teacher and one law student go on a journey through the Tortall Universe to uncover the origins and references within Tamora Pierce's legendarium.

L’omicidio di Elisa Claps è uno dei casi di cronaca nera più oscuri ed eclatanti che il nostro paese abbia mai conosciuto. Un mistero cominciato la mattina del 12 settembre del 1993 e risolto, in parte, nel marzo del 2010 quando venne ritrovato il corpo della giovane ragazza, ormai mummificato, nel sottotetto di una chiesa di Potenza. Una storia ricca di colpi di scena, depistaggi, segreti ed errori commessi durante le indagini. Un caso che probabilmente si sarebbe potuto chiudere dopo pochi giorni, ma che si trasforma in un giallo durato più di diciassette anni, permettendo al killer, ...

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In this riveting popular history, the creator of You Must Remember This probes the inner workings of Hollywood’s glamorous golden age through the stories of some of the dozens of actresses pursued by Howard Hughes, to reveal how the millionaire mogul’s obsessions with sex, power and...

From one of the most beloved Western authors comes an epic historical tale of adventure and romance in the great wilderness. Against the epic backdrop of the building of the Union Pacific Railroad across plains and deserts and through the mountains to meet up with the Southern Pacific in Utah comes a sprawling, historical tale. Warren Neale is a brilliant civil engineer who is constantly confronted with construction problems. He is sided by Larry Red King, a Texas gunfighter and friend.

From one of the bestselling western novelists of all time, comes another classic story. Templeton Lambeth had so desperately wanted a son - an heir to ride by his side through the vast, wild ranges just west of the Pecos River. But to his disappointment, his wife bore a girl. His hopes crushed and in denial, he decides to raise his daughter as if she were a boy. In honor of Lambeth's more successful brother, they named her: Terrill.

From the best-selling novelist of the American West, comes a novel of romance, danger, and life along the trail.

Of all the colorful cutthroats who scoured the seas in search of plunder during the Golden Age of Piracy in the early 18th century, none was more ferocious or notorious than Blackbeard. As unforgettable as his savage career was, much of Blackbeard's life has been shrouded in mystery - until now. Drawing on vivid descriptions of Blackbeard's attacks from his rare surviving victims, pirate expert Angus Konstam traces Blackbeard's career from its beginnings to his final defeat in a tremendous sea battle near his base at Ocracoke Island

James Bond has nothing on Dusko Popov. A double agent for the Abwehr, MI5 and MI6, and the FBI during World War II, Popov seduced numerous women, spoke five languages, and was a crack shot, all while maintaining his cover as a Yugoslavian diplomat....

When Jerry Parr was eight years old, he knew he wanted to be a Secret Service agent when he grew up. Little did this eight-year-old dreamer know that he would become the agent responsible for saving the life of President Ronald Reagan on March 30, 1981.

In the winter of 1873, a small band of prospectors lost their way in the frozen wilderness of the Colorado Rockies. Months later, when the snow finally melted, only one of them emerged. His name was Alfred G. Packer, though he would soon become infamous throughout the country under a different name: "the Man-Eater."

SHILOH, 1862 - The Battle of Shiloh, fought in the wilderness of southern Tennessee in April 1862, marked a violent crossroads in the Civil War. What began as a surprise attack by Confederate troops on a Union stronghold to gain control of the Mississippi River Valley became a bloody two-day conflict that would eerily foretell the brutal reality of the next three years.

In November 2006, then-first-lieutenant Thomas Daly arrived as part of the surge in Ramadi to take part in Operation Squeeze Play, a division-size effort to remove al-Qaeda from Anbar province. In this powerful memoir, he describes the successful clearing of Southern Ramadi's Second Officer's district, the Qatana, and the uprising of local citizens against al-Qaeda on the eastern edge of the city (the result of an unlikely alliance between Daly's company and Thawar al Anbar).