A journalist focuses on an unsolved case for her true-crime podcast—and becomes fixated to the point of endangering her own life . . .Elaine Napier, an investigative journalist who's been made redundant from her job, decides her next project will be to record a true-crime podcast. All she needs is a story.When she stumbles upon the five-year-old cold case of Katrin, she begins an investigation that will quickly become a fixation. After an early breakthrough, ...

This novel by one of America’s foremost writers—and perhaps the most truly American of all—is rock-based in values and virtues which most of the time seem to have disappeared from our fiction, if not from American life itself. The story of a storekeeper turned minister, A Simple Honorable Man is the fictional record of a life spent in the service of others, a life bringing the power of simple goodnessto obscure, sometimes earthy and violent people. Harry Donner (the fathe...

“They moved along in the bobbing, springy gait of a family that followed the woods as some families follow the sea.” In that first sentence Conrad Richter sets the mood of this magnificent epic of the American wilderness. Toward the close of the eighteenth century the land west of the Alleghenies and north of the Ohio river was an unbroken sea of trees. Beneath them the forest trails were dark, silent, and lonely, brightened only by a few lost beams of sunlight. Here the Lucketts, a wild, ...

'The first kiss hit the nose. The second landed on the forehead. The third was a straight hit.’Li Yuanjun, the grandson of the matriarch of the Yaosen School of Cultivators, spends his quiet and uneventful life teaching swordsmanship. Recently, life became a little too quiet for his taste.He Weimin, a blind guest cultivator, brings the highly desired change into his life. He Weimin is friendly and courteous to everyone. But why is he acting aloof and reser...

Explore the hidden algorithms that turned a chaotic early internet into the artificial intelligence driving modern life. Perfect for an eye-opening commute, this fast-paced technology history reveals the unseen machinery answering our daily questions. You will journey from the dark days of unmarked web pages to the multi-billion dollar ecosystems quietly running the digital age.Whether you are upskilling for business or simply want to understand the forces shaping modern reality, t...

Master's Thesis from the year 2015 in the subject Sport - Sport Economics, Sport Management, grade: 1.3, Birkbeck, University of London (Management), course: MSc Sport Management and Marketing, language: English, abstract: This paper is about whether the number of foreign players might have an influence on the performance of clubs and national teams. Before analysing the mentioned correlation, this research explains in detail all the different potential factors which might also influence p...

A journalist focuses on an unsolved case for her true-crime podcast—and becomes fixated to the point of endangering her own life . . .This audiobook is narrated using advanced digital voice technology for clear, natural-sounding storytelling.Elaine Napier, an investigative journalist who's been made redundant from her job, decides her next project will be to record a true-crime podcast. All she needs is a story.When she stumbles upon the fi...

Escape the modern grid and build a self-reliant homestead with this practical guide to sustainable, independent living. Whether you are commuting to a stressful job and dreaming of rural freedom, or actively budgeting for property, this grounded roadmap turns your vision into reality. Ditch the extreme survivalist anxiety for a calm, realistic approach to total lifestyle design.Transition from dreaming to doing without the overwhelming stress of endless trial and error. Learn how t...

Dive into thrilling evolutionary biology as ancient apex predators survive 400 million years of planetary extinctions. Perfect for an engaging daily commute or a relaxing educational walk, this immersive audio experience transforms scattered fossils into vivid prehistoric oceans. Feel the awe of deep-sea exploration as you encounter jawless ancestors, armored oddities, and sleek early hunters.Uncover the fascinating sensory biology and complex behaviors that structure our modern ma...

A gripping historical account about the harrowing struggles of Japanese immigrants in the US during the years leading to World War II.In 1872, a new Japanese government’s first diplomatic delegation to the United States was greeted with rapturous welcome in San Francisco. For over ten days of lavish parties, the city’s elite admired the emissaries’ silk robes and noble bearing and began forging what they expected would be a special relationship between ascendant Pa...

The Strangest Fiction Anthology is a collection of short stories written by a diverse group of talented fiction authors from strangestfiction.com. It is a showcase of the most popular science fiction, supernatural, horror, and thriller works on the site. Prepare to journey into the depths of space, listen to another sociopathic tale from your grandfather, confront the noise emanating from your attic, and much, much more. The collection will push your imagination and curiosity to their limi...

A fresh start—with a few surprises, lots of pasta, and a whole lot of Italian sunshine!Mafalda Cinquetti never thought she’d leave her beloved Murano. But when life takes an unexpected turn, she finds herself living in a crumbling palazzo in Venice’s Castello district—alongside her two dearest friends, a stubborn turtle or two… and a growing mystery.Her best friend Lucia promises the move will be a dream: charming neighbors, the best cafés in town, and the buzz of Via Garib...