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"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness." These stirring words from the Declaration of Independence are a powerful statement of the importance of human rights in Western civilization. But many of the freedoms we enjoy today were not so "self-evident" to lawmakers throughout much of our history.

Three classic radio productions from the BBC archives starring Hannah Gordon, Tim Pigott-Smith, Paul Scofield and a host of celebrated acting talent. These three legendary plays, performed by some of the best-known theatrical actors of the 20th century, are the perfect way to commemorate England's greatest dramatist.

Making complex decisions can seem hard, and making them stick may feel impossible. Business leaders must consider multiple factors and opinions, negotiate with numerous stakeholders and implement decisions successfully. "Hard Decisions Made Easy" sets out effective and practical ways to tackle the twin challenges of this process: balancing non-financial and financial outcomes, and getting stakeholders on board.

This collection features 14 of the most important and well-known speeches by some of the world's most influential religious leaders.

Social media can inform and enlighten but can also manipulate, control, and destroy innocent people. It is changing humanity and is the new master of our daily lives, but some are calling it a virtual prison that we willingly engage in while oblivious to the sinister agenda behind the technology. 

Republican and Democrat dissent, with a growing hatred for the opposite party, has risen sharply like never before in our history. America is experiencing a political divide that intensified during the first year of President Trump’s administration. The political landscape has changed dramatically in the last decade and the Internet has played a massive role in this transformation. Experts reveal how social media, although a relatively new phenomenon, is being used maliciously to drive the nation apart.

The alien invasion of America didn't start in 1942 with the "Battle over Los Angeles"; in truth it was thousands of years prior. From the dawn of man, Native American cultures have claimed to be visited by people that came from the stars. There are countless shocking and amazing accounts handed down for generations of aliens from other worlds visiting in our ancient past. These star people educated and civilized mankind and guided the first Americans. Their legends speak of people coming from the stars to educate, guide, and civilize people of the Earth.

m the killing fields of the East Midlands to the mean streets of London, from the jazz clubs and clip joints of Soho to the barren fenlands of East Anglia, this is a world of broken families and run-down estates, revenge killings and prostitution, drugs, guns and corruption; a world of overstretched police forces and underpaid detectives, men and women who strive nonetheless for a kind of justice; a world in which everything, even friendship, has a price. Featuring familiar characters including Frank Elder and Detective Inspector Charlie Resnick.

After his son gives him a pair of "X-ray" glasses as a gift, Martin Blackstone tries them on just for the hell of it - and all they do is give him a headache...until he sees things he can’t possibly be seeing. Glimpses of things on the other side of a wall or beneath someone’s clothing. He wants to believe it’s just his overactive imagination, but the “X-ray” specs actually work.

Es sollte ein ganz einfacher Coup werden. Auf einer bequemen Reise im berühmten Orient-Express wollten der Meisterdieb Wayne McLair und seine Begleiterin Isabelle Chevalier den weltbekannten Hope-Diamanten an sich nehmen - doch es kommt ganz anders. In einer stürmischen Nacht wird Lord Francis Hope ermordet. Der Verdacht fällt auf McLair selbst, der seinen Diebstahl angekündigt und eine Visitenkarte hinterlassen hatte.

Eine schreckliche Katastrophe ereignet sich in der Potz Blitz Zauber-Akademie für junge Hexen und Hexer. Eine unsichtbare Macht ergreift von ihr Besitz, der sich niemand erwehren kann. Nur Flo, Finn und Jazz können entkommen und müssen sich der Verschwörung der Schatten stellen.