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People may say that I couldn't sing. But no one can say that I didn't sing.' Despite lacking pitch, rhythm or tone, Florence Foster Jenkins became one of America's best-known sopranos, celebrated for her unique recordings and her sell-out concert at Carnegie Hall. Born in 1868 to wealthy...

Una fascinante historia del mundo antiguo desde sus márgenes, más allá de Grecia y Roma. Una fascinante historia del mundo antiguo desde sus márgenes, más allá de Grecia y Roma. ¿Cómo era vivir en los márgenes de los antiguos imperios, en los límites del mundo conocido? Muchos griegos...

The ultimate guide to building confidence in your body, beauty, clothes and life in an era of toxic social media-driven beauty standards. “A self-confidence bible that every woman should read.”—Caroline Dooner, author of The F*ck It Diet Empowering, insightful, and psychology-driven...

It's the summer before her 16th birthday, and Sabrina Spellman knows her world is about to change. She's always studied magic and spells with her aunts, Hilda and Zelda. But she's also lived a normal mortal life - attending Baxter High, hanging out with her friends Susie and Roz, and going to the movies with her boyfriend, Harvey Kinkle.

THE SILENT QUARRY is the first audiobook in a series of murder mysteries featuring the perceptive but reclusive and love-shy detective DI Winter Meadows. One morning Gwen Thomas takes a short walk with her Siberian husky in the outskirts of the Welsh town she calls home. She is drawn to a...

Richard has hung out at the abandoned house in the woods during his summer vacation for as long as he can remember. But this year, he discovers that a family has moved in. The father, J. A. Dalton, is an internationally renowned artist who insists on painting Richard’s portrait, while...

It is the dawn of the eighteenth century, when girls stay home and sew while men sail the high seas finding adventure, danger, and gold. But two unusually adventurous girls--a rich merchant's daughter, Nancy Kington, and her former plantation slave, Minerva Sharpe--take to the high seas from...

It is 1659 and Mary Newbury, theyoung granddaughter of a witch, sees her wise and beloved grandmother tortured and hanged as a servant of the Devil. Then a stranger with hauntingly familiar eyes approaches her with an opportunity–safe passage to America. But the difficult ocean voyage only...

The concept of Vinylly Retentive is, if we may be so bold, a fiendishly simple one. It's compelling people talking, and being interrogated, about the music that's mattered the most in their lives, and much more besides. Each episode, veteran music journalist and former Q Editor Paul Rees asks a well-known guest to nominate and expand upon the ten songs that have shaped their life. Their selections are presented in the form of a classic, old-school vinyl album - Side One, Side Two, an opening track, a closing song, and with all the good stuff in between. Accompanying the podcast and bounding ...

Explore a gripping social history where the everyday choices of ordinary people quietly forged our modern civilization. Perfect for your daily commute, this thought-provoking journey bypasses famous kings to spotlight the true architects of society: factory workers, migrants, and domestic...

“Parenting, music, love, nostalgia, mistakes and multiverses! It’s all in here!... Thought provoking, moving, and really really funny.” —Lisa Jewell “A grown-up love story that captures the beauty of not only finding your person but holding on to them. Throw in some time travel, great...

This is the true story of Florence Foster Jenkins—now the basis of a major motion picture starring Academy Award-winning actress Meryl Streep! She was a woman with a dream. Nobody believed in her talent. But nothing could stop her. . . She had no pitch, no rhythm, and no tone. Still, Florence...

A sudden storm sweeps across the downs, plunging the countryside into darkness. Amid the chaos, a puzzling mystery unfolds. When the storm clears, the body of a local man is found, sending shockwaves through the quiet community. Detective John Rhoades, determined and sharp, must navigate treacherous paths and hidden secrets to uncover the truth. As he delves deeper, he faces unexpected twists and turns that challenge his instincts and resolve. Can he solve the mystery before the past catches up with everyone involved? In 'Mystery of the Downs,' Arthur J. Rees crafts a captivating detective ...

In the autumn of 1918, an ancient English country house becomes the backdrop for a chilling mystery. The War to End All Wars rages on in Europe, but in this seemingly peaceful setting, a bored young wife throws a party for her London friends. Among the guests are war workers, servicemen, and a renowned explorer known for his expertise in jewels. The evening takes a dark turn when, just hours later, the hostess is found dead from a gunshot wound. An heirloom pearl necklace has vanished, and Scotland Yard is hot on the trail—yet they may be targeting the wrong suspect. As secrets unravel and ...

An uplifting and unputdownable novel from an internationally bestselling author. Saul Bonnytop—penniless, uneducated and very, very old—has a secret dream: to enter the mighty Emperor's storytelling competition. But the contest, to find the most marvellous tale in all the land, is out of...

Have you ever wondered why you shouldn't bring snowdrops into your home? Or what happens when you hear bluebells rings? This podcast is for you. Regular episodes from florists, Sarah Rushbrooke and Keeley Rees. Listen for floral lore and unusual flower facts. flowersandfolklore.substack.com

This podcast explains the story of the pain & journey through jiu-jitsu, and the story off the mats, how did Rees get introduced to jiu-jitsu? Why does he do it? Aswell as going through and discussing techniques to use. And go through this journey with white belt Rees Tackett.

Hallo du Herzensfrau, wie schön, dass du hier bist! Ich möchte dich dazu ermutigen, wieder mehr deiner Intuition zu vertrauen, deinem Herzen zu folgen, deine Weiblichkeit zu leben, kreativ zu sein und das Leben wieder mit Leichtigkeit zu leben und zu genießen. Du bekommst Einblicke in mein Leben und ich möchte meine wertvollsten Tipps und Tools mit dir teilen für mehr Energie, Leichtigkeit und Lebensfreude. So schön, dass es dich gibt! Love Sarah Du möchtest mehr über meine Arbeit erfahren? Schau dich gerne um! www.sarahhelenerees.com www.instagram.com/sarahhelenerees

Join brothers, Mason Crosby and Rees Crosby, on a journey through life and “football”! This show will feature a wide range of topics but mainly focusing on American Football and World Football, aka Soccer. This journey will not always be straightforward with all the sidebar conversations and brotherly banter that comes out along the way. Regardless of what happens, we promise to be give you information, opinions, and some laughs along the way. Come on this journey with us! Who knows what might happen!

When a young woman is found in a lake, murdered, the police become intrigued by the strange dynamics within her circle of friends. It’s Alys Pugh’s birthday and her mates are organising a little surprise for her. When she doesn’t show up, they realize something’s wrong. Later, her body...