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It's the late 1960s. The Pinch, once a thriving Jewish community centered on North Main Street in Memphis, has been reduced to a single tenant. Lenny Sklarew awaits the draft by peddling drugs and shelving books - until he learns he is a character in a book about the rise and fall of this very Pinch. Muni Pinsker, who authored the book in an enchanted day containing years, arrived in the neighborhood at its height and was smitten by an alluring tightrope walker.

This book is like a 'handbook of everyday humour'. It is based on observation of funny tendencies in people and then creating fictional caricatures and anecdotes around them. The tendency of beating around the mulberry bush has been converted into a fictional character called 'Simon Satellite'. And yes, there are many more such characters and anecdotes, served With a Pinch of Salt....

From stories of resurrected mummies and thousand-year-old curses to powerful pharaohs and the coveted treasures of the Great Pyramids, ancient Egypt has had an unfaltering grip on the modern imagination. Now, in Egyptian Mythology, Geraldine Pinch offers a comprehensive introduction that untangles the mystery of Egyptian Myth.

Twelve-year-old Pinch Perkins lives on Tricky Dragon Lane, deep in the heart of London’s magical quarter. But when her mum is struck by a curse, and nobody seems to have a clue what to do, Pinch knows it’s down to her to find a cure. Racing the clock on Midsummer's Eve, Pinch will face the terrifying boss of the Thames Mudlarks, dance with the devious fairy king and queen and share a burger with King Arthur's knights . . . all while trying to avoid the clutches of two fearsome villains out to SQUISH her!

They are icons of the literary world whose soaring works have been discussed and analyzed in countless classrooms, homes, and pubs. Yet for most listeners, the living, breathing human beings behind the classics have remained unknown - until now. In this utterly captivating audiobook, Dr. Elliot Engel, a leading authority on the lives of great authors, illuminates the fascinating and flawed members of literature's elite. In lieu of stuffy biographical sketches, Engel provides fascinating anecdotes.

Pinch Perkins is very excited that her Spark magic is finally here – she has been having so much fun bringing things to life (although Sir Furalot, her beloved teddy bear, is not happy about it!). But with magic comes responsibility – and when Pinch is told off one too many times by her mum and dad for causing chaos, she starts to wonder if being magical is all it’s cracked up to be.

From stories of resurrected mummies and thousand-year-old curses to powerful pharaohs and the coveted treasures of the Great Pyramids, ancient Egypt has had an unfaltering grip on the modern imagination. Now, in Egyptian Mythology, Geraldine Pinch offers a comprehensive introduction that untangles the mystery of Egyptian myth.

Welcome to “A Pinch of Magic and Moonlight,” a cozy bedtime podcast where gentle, magical stories help children unwind and drift into dreams. Told in a calm, soothing voice by educator and author Matthew Santana Gonzales. Parents can find Matthew’s picture books by searching his name on Amazon. Snuggle in and let a little moonlit magic guide your child to sleep.

Hemlock Falls is a pretty little town in upstate New York. Sarah Quilliam, with her talent for business, runs the Inn at Hemlock Falls, while her sister Meg keeps the guests happy with her culinary abilities. But when it comes to murder, the Quilliam sisters have to rely on other skills - spotting clues, solving crimes, and catching culprits.

Having robbed a temple, Pinch must hide his theft from the temple's priestess, his traveling companion, Lissa, who holds the secret that could make him the next king of Ankhapur.

Wini's family of enchanters runs a little bakery, but with the prices of magical ingredients skyrocketing, they're going under. Desperate to save her family's business, Wini takes a risk by casting a (sort of illegal) spell that would allow them to gather their own supply of their most needed magical ingredient: love. But the spell doesn't work. And Wini soon discovers that it didn't just not work; it backfired. Badly. Now the whole town is in danger, and the Enchantment Agency is sniffing around for whoever cast the wayward spell.

Somebody Pinch Me is a fearless political commentary and cultural critique podcast hosted by Sonia in Cyber — rebel, truth-teller, and 40+ firestarter. This show pulls no punches as it dissects American democracy, late-stage capitalism, white supremacy, fascism, and the toxic myths we were raised to believe about work, freedom, race, gender, wealth, power, and adulting in America. Every episode, we dive into the headlines, unpack the propaganda, and call out the gaslighting that makes modern America feel like a dystopian fever dream. From gun violence and Christian nationalism to healthcare ...

Thanks to Maddy’s social media savvy, Baby Cakes Bakery is becoming a huge success—so much so that she’s attracted the attention of her former nemesis, the fiancé-stealing Brandy Denton. When Brandy blows into New Bison like an ill wind and disrupts a vlog Maddy’s filming, their argument goes viral. After Brandy’s body is found at Baby Cakes, Maddy instantly goes from viral sensation to murder suspect.

Christy Mathewson was one of the most dominant pitchers ever to play baseball. Posthumously inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame as one of the “Five Immortals,” he was an unstoppable force on the mound, winning at least 22 games for 12 straight seasons and pitching three complete-game shutouts in the 1905 World Series. Pitching in a Pinch, his witty and digestible book of baseball insights, stories, and wisdom, was first published over a hundred years ago and presents listeners with Mathewson’s plainspoken perspective on the diamond of yore.

Pinch of Salt is the podcast from Salt Sovereignty exploring the future of self-custody, decentralized governance, and trustless infrastructure. Every episode dives into the stories, challenges, and innovations shaping how organizations reclaim control of their digital assets. From builders in crypto, blockchain architects, security engineers, to policy thinkers, we bring you candid conversations on everything from automated policy enforcement to agent-managed yield accounts, open infrastructure, and the path toward permissionless systems. Tune in for deep insight, inspiring direction, and a ...

Pinch & Dive is the podcast where immersive ideas meet real-world business impact. Hosted by industry experts Mateusz "Owi" Owsiany and Ula Nairne, we explore the wild frontier of interactive media, immersive tech, XR, AR, VR, and next-gen brand experiences.Each episode dives into how cutting-edge tech is transforming how we market, build, and connect with audiences — in ways that actually move the needle. No hype. No fluff. Just sharp insights, creative strategies, and bold conversations at the intersection of tech, storytelling, and business.If you’re a marketer, innovator, brand leader,...

Reporters need to back off. I’ve got a job to do. Being overworked, overwhelmed, and underappreciated, the last thing this M15 agent needs is a sexy and incredibly persuasive journalist knocking me off my game. But the terror in her eyes tells me she needs me—in more ways than one.

Matty, as he was called, makes the listener feel that tense moment when a player in a pinch must use his head. Pitching in a Pinch, originally published in 1912, is an insider's account of the world of baseball, blending anecdote, biography, instruction, and social history. It celebrates baseball as it was played in the first decade of the 20th century by famous contemporaries like Honus Wagner and Rube Marquand, managers like John McGraw and Connie Mack, and many others.

We are “pinching some salt” on topics that we face as Christians in today's world. According to Jesus in Matthew 5:13, we are to be the salt of the earth. That means we must Speak, Act, Look and Think like Christ in every area of our lives. In each episode we will dive into a topic and see what scripture says about it, while telling stories from our own lives.

"Anyone want to go on a joyride with us?" Our three hosts, Mitch Schmidt, Louis Nick, and Tom Dougherty plunge headfirst into the strange world of David Lynch by watching his movies one minute at a time.