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A stunning and heartbreaking new novel from Jamila Gavin MBE, the bestselling and award-winning author of Coram Boy and The Wheel of Surya. England, 1937. Gwen, Noor, Dodo and Vera are four very different teenage girls, with something in common. Their parents are all abroad, leaving them in...

Bloomsbury presents Britain Is Better Than This written and read by Gavin Esler. An urgent and timely exploration of a British political system in peril – and what we must do to save it. For centuries, British identity has been shaped by ideas of exceptionalism, grandeur and competence. Yet...

Four hundred years in the future, the most dangerous criminals are kept in suspended animation aboard prison ships and 'rehabilitated' in a shared virtual reality environment. But Miska Storrow, a thief and hacker with a background in black ops, has stolen one of these ships, The Hangman's Daughter, and made it her own. Controlled by explosive collars and trained in virtual reality by the electronic ghost of a dead marine sergeant, the thieves, gangsters, murderers, and worse are transformed into Miska's own private indentured army: the Bastard Legion.

The broadcaster and journalist Gavin Esler sets out how the most momentous change in Britain for decades will change everyday life. In 7 succinct chapters, he reveals the profound impact of leaving the European Union on: Food and diet, Health and the NHS, Jobs and industry, Education, Travel to Europe. From the food markets of Kent to NHS operating theatres to the boardrooms of big employers, Brexit throws up many surprises. Brexit Without the Bullshit is not about the Brexit you were told you were getting. It's about the one that is arriving.

Formerly Drunk & Philosophical, Interview with an Alien was born from a simple realization: deep conversations are disappearing. We’ve traded curiosity and wonder for small talk and scrolling. 📱 I started this podcast to bring authentic conversations back — one curious, meaningful (and sometimes wild) episode at a time. 🎙️ While I’m taking a break to focus on YouTube, you can still binge plenty of awesome episodes! 👽 Check out my channel, Bucket List Kid (linked in every episode description). 📺

This highly acclaimed and captivating book offers the world the most thorough understanding to date of “the Warning,” or “the Illumination of Conscience” - a critical moment in human history when every person alive will see their soul in the light of divine truth - including fascinating stories of those who have already experienced it for themselves.

'Ring of Bright Water' represents Gavin Maxwell's account of his life at Camusfearna, a remote cottage in the western Highlands, and in particular the two otters, Mijbil and Edal, who became his constant and much-loved companions.

Two roadies discussing the industry , tales and troubles and guests who usually remain unseen from the audience but keep the wheels rolling .

A bi-weekly podcast interviewing elected officials and candidates for office in southern Indiana and across the state, in anticipation of the Indiana 2026 General Election.

It has never been more important to articulate the wonder and enchantment of the Christian message. Yet the traditional approaches of apologetics are often outmoded in an age of profound disenchantment and distraction, unable to meet this pressing need. This winsome apologetics book for a new generation makes the case that Christianity offers a compelling explanatory framework for making sense of our world. Pastor and writer Gavin Ortlund believes it is essential to appeal not only to the mind but also to the heart and the imagination as we articulate the beauty of the gospel.

After 10 years of serial monogamy, comedian Ashley Gavin, trades in her u-haul for a life of sleeping around and documents every gritty detail of her queer experiments in this podcast. Always in fear of being cancelled, Ashley is aided by her queerest friends, Kate Sisk, known as the "Cancel Coach", and the "Youth in the Soundbooth" Gara Lonning, equipped with a gen-z themed soundboard, to call Ashley out on her BS. Together they interview people from all over the gender and sexuality spectrums (from straight to gay and cis to trans) about their sex lives. And yes straight people, you will ...

In theology, just as in battle, some hills are worth dying on. But how do we know which ones? When should doctrine divide, and when should unity prevail? Pastor Gavin Ortlund makes the case that while all doctrines matter, some are more essential than others. He considers how and what to prioritize in doctrine and ministry, encouraging humility and grace along the way. Using four basic categories of doctrine in order of importance, this book helps new and seasoned church leaders alike wisely labor both to uphold doctrine and to preserve unity. 

High Water: Stories from Maine’s Mountain Ponds is a series conversations exploring the science, ecology, and conservation of Maine’s beloved mountain ponds. Scientists often describe these ponds as our local “canaries in the coal mines”, because these ponds record a story of a rapidly changing environment. Through conversations with scientists, educators, conservationists, and trail managers, we uncover what these ponds can teach us about resilience, refugia, and stewardship, and why people continue to return to them generation after generation.

Five brutal murders shocked London in the summer and autumn of 1888. They have never been forgotten. The Jack the Ripper case has never been solved - the killer remains a blood-spattered silhouette. Although 'Jack' as an entity was almost certainly invented by an unscrupulous journalist, he...

A war hero, a mass murderer and a Gothic legend the world has never forgotten! Vlad the Impaler is one of history's most compelling and brutal characters, with a bizarre afterlife as a cult horror sensation. A hero to his countrymen, Vlad Dracula is a byword for dread. Not just for generations...

If you're in the second half of life and want to remain independent and active for life, this is for you. We help you to keep building the healthy future you want, rather than dealing with one you didn’t plan for.The focus is on prevention of pain and suffering, regaining confidence, and long-term consistency — not fixing problems, or waiting for setbacks.

Welcome to the podcasting home of Gavin G Whiz Reviews, in which an independent media critic of over a decade recommends weird, wild, and occasionally god-awful art. Movies, TV, video games, YouTube videos, I talk about it all. This feed is a grab-bag of content, ranging from miniseries covering specific topics to audio versions of reviews posted to my site. I dig the hoity-toity arthouse as much as I like my genre sci-fi and horror. Expect this place to get real weird with it whenever Hooptober rolls around. Expect weekly uploads, though some weeks will have more. Support the show and my ...

The explosive new crime novel from the bestselling author of?The Call. A year after a brutal shootout left her lover dead, ex-police sergeant Honey Chalmers is a hot mess, drinking too much and eating too little, working casual gigs for a shady firm of private investigators — while holding...

A podcast about removing nostalgia goggles and reevaluating past treasures. Join Gavin and Sage (and a third person?) on a personalized journey through misremembered youth. Spoilers for everything, all the time. Always.

A chaotic, comedy-driven podcast where nothing is off limits and everything is said without a filter. Hosted with zero professional experience and even less authority, it dives into relatable teenage life, awkward stories, opinions no one asked for, and honest takes on everything in between.