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    Mudlark'd
    The first illustrated book on mudlarking that tells the captivating stories of forgotten people through objects recovered from the river Thames.Combining insights from 200 eclectic objects discovered on the Thames foreshore, meticulous historical research and contextual illustrations, Mudlark'd uncovers the hidden histories of forgotten people from all over the world. Beginning in each case with a particular find, Malcolm Russell tells the stories of the people who owned, made or used such objects, revealing the habits, customs and crafts not only of those living in London but also of those passing through, from continental Europe, the Americas, Africa, Asia and Australia. In the 18th and 19th centuries London was the busiest port in the world, exchanging goods, ideas, people and power with every continent. The Thames long acted as London's water source, shipyard, thoroughfare and rubbish dump. Its banks have been densely packed with taverns, brothels, markets and workplaces, and scavengers - known as mudlarks - have scoured them since at least the 18th century. Consequently, the Thames today offers a repository of intriguing objects that evoke ways of life long forgotten. A delicate bone hair pin uncovers the story of Roman ornatrices - enslaved hairdressers. A counterfeit coin reveals the heritage of millions of Australians. Glass beads expose the brutal dynamics of the transatlantic slave trade. Clay tobacco pipes uncover the lives of Edwardian women parachutists and Victorian magicians. A scrap of Tudor cloth illuminates the stories of Dutch and French religious refugees.The book also includes a primer, giving step-by-step advice on how to mudlark on tidal rivers and how to identify commonly made finds.
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    Haunted: Houses, Amusement Parks & Train Stations You’d Be Crazy to Explore...: Unexplained Encounters, Book 2 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 105min
    There does not seem to be any shortage of spirits and apparitions in this world, and they do not seem to be limited by time, place or situation. There is of course the standard bearer of haunted locales, the scary “haunted house” on the dead end street of a dark isolated neighborhood, but there are also instances of haunting that take on many more myriad forms than this commonly overused trope might lead you to believe. There are haunted taverns, haunted amusement parks, and even haunted subway systems. These events seem to transcend any kind of label or classification that we attempt to put upon them. Whatever the entities may be that are behind these strange occurrences, it is readily apparent that they can manifest anywhere or anytime completely unhindered by any barrier, physical or otherwise. But if we were to look into these strange hauntings a little bit further we just might find that these frightful specters are just as afraid of us as we are of them. Like some residents of a haunted estate have found that most of the ghosts they encountered were more frightened of them than anything else. The spirits seem genuinely startled when they encounter the living residents of the home as if their mere presence overwhelms them with the sad realization of the lives that they have lost. So these poor lost souls and earthbound spirits are forever relegated to the hallways of homes, the byways of train stations and the cursed grounds of amusement parks.... Sometimes you have to wonder, is it the dead that haunt the living or the living that haunt the dead? Here is a preview of what's inside.... Haunted: Phantoms at Fox Hollow Farms Haunted: The Octagon House Haunting Haunted: The White Eagle Cafe Haunted: Aurora’s Haunted Cat House And much more! ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Ken O'Brien. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/110205/bk_acx0_110205_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Mist Falcon: The Warrior Poet Archives, Book 1 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 840min
    I write this now, chiseled in stone and wrapped in wind, with the hope that you may yet be saved from my folly. Avoid my errors and do not follow in my footsteps, save in greater preparation and wisdom than I have shown. Do not be fooled by the appearance of things. They are so rarely as they seem in this. In a kingdom shattered by war and never properly healed, Aiden is whirled out of his ordinary life of scraping by, scavenging the outskirts of Oustenbasch, one of the Nine Cities. Through total loss and driven by revenge, Aiden finds himself fretfully navigating a world of political mayhem while floundering through power in a magic he never dreamed to control. Willem is a traveling musical prodigy, his voice and talent drawing crowds and filling taverns along with his troupe's coffers. All the golden eagles in the realm can't protect him, though, when the Swaar raiders attack the town of Bellcross, sending him scurrying into a life he would never have chosen, questioning the meaning of his existence while wrestling with a music that may be more powerful than he had ever imagined. Known amongst all the Swaar as "Wolf Rider," Ren Tako lives and dies by his axe and the strength of his arm. Tako finds himself blown into a situation where he must choose between loyalty to his Dal, the famed Rock Giant, and following a new destiny that could cost him everything he has ever believed or gain him everything he has ever dreamed. Welcome to the Nine Cities and the Waste beyond to the East. Come ride with me. Soar above a broken land in search of a glimmer of hope, an uncut gem hidden to all but the most perceiving eyes. Come fly with me to the towers of Holmsguard and beyond, and see what it is to be Mist Falcon. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Daniel Storm. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/063505/bk_acx0_063505_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    A Bride for Finn: The Proxy Brides, Book 5 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 253min
    Handsome barber Finn Maynard enjoys a comfortable life in the 1870’s small town of Brownville, Nebraska. He has everything he needs...except someone to come home to and with whom to share his prosperity. With few choices among the local girls, he decides to take out an advertisement for a mail-order-bride. However, the first try doesn’t go so well. She takes his money and runs. Luckily, with a bit of encouragement, he tries again.Orphaned at 16 and years later jilted at the altar, Charise Willoughby just wants to get out of her hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, and find somewhere to start fresh and leave her painful memories behind. But, how can a single, young woman do that unaccompanied, with no money saved and few prospects?Would she even have the courage to travel alone, not knowing what awaits her at the other end? Her best friend has an idea - become a mail-order bride!Finn and Charise begin a friendly correspondence and find they have much in common. Having learned from his previous attempt, Finn intends to come to Louisville to meet her, but catastrophe strikes! What will Charise do if she’s left at the altar again? To move forward involves trust on both sides, but is that something either one is willing to do?This is a sweet historical romance, the fifth in a multi-author project releasing every two weeks. Each book is a stand-alone HEA romance."A proxy marriage, traveling to a new city, and a legendary outlaw - all woven into the mosaic tapestry that is one of Linda Ellen’s richly written worlds! This intricately layered tale of taverns turned into barbershops, a proxy husband, and a traveling porcelain tub is truly a wonder to read." (Venessa Vargas, editor and author)  ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Gregory Lioi. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/206254/bk_acx0_206254_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Dear Mr Spectator: Series 2 (BBC Radio 4: Woman's Hour Drama), Hörbuch, Digital, 68min
    A BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation by Elizabeth Kuti of Addison and Steele's 18th century 'Spectator' essays, originally broadcast in the Woman's Hour Drama slot in the week commencing 16 August 2010. Returning for a second series, the nation's favourite agony uncle - Mr Spectator - continues to offer his wit and wisdom on the morals and manners of his countrymen in his daily writings; but who exactly is this mysterious Spectator, and why does everyone want to find him all of a sudden? London, 1710. With Britain in debt to the tune of nine million pounds, Chief Minister and Lord of the Treasury Robert Harley, has a plan to raise the funds the country so desperately needs: a little idea called the South Sea Company. However, he requires public support to get his bill through Parliament, and to do that he needs someone influential to speak out in support of his scheme. Someone with the ear of the country, someone people respect, someone people turn to, listen to, obey. Someone like Mr Spectator! Enlisting the aid of Palace paper-boy, Ned, Harley determines to track down the elusive Mr Spectator in order to convince him to come out in support of the bill before it goes before the House on Friday. Embarking on a quest to discover the identity of London's most spectral of citizens, Ned scours the 'Spectator's' daily publications for a clue to his prey's whereabouts. Pursuing hints and clues through a world of clubs, coffee-houses, theatres, and booksellers; from lowly taverns to the Royal Palace itself, Ned is swept along in a mercenary world of spin and manipulation. Is anyone really who they seem? Does everything and everyone have their price? Can Ned unmask Mr Spectator before time - and Harley's patience - runs out? Starring Benjamin Whitrow as Mr Spectator, Bryan Dick as Ned Dempsey, David Schofield as Harley, and Christina Cole as Abigail. Language: English. Narrator: Benjamin Whitrow, Bryan Dick. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/rt/bbcw/004202/rt_bbcw_004202_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    The Last Whale Watch and Other Stories , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 243min
    The Last Whale Watch and Other Stories includes 13 short stories:"The Last Whale Watch": A gifted engineer, fired for insubordination within the factory system of an interstellar corporation, chooses to rebel and construct a vehicle which will dazzle the known universe."72nd Street": An artist and an actress venture to New York seeking their fortunes. A number of obstacles trip them up, even jeopardizing their lives.  "The Stuntman": An aging stunt performer, after years of recovering from crippling injuries, attempts a comeback.  "August Storm": With his life in turmoil, an out-of-work hardware clerk is given an opportunity to win back his estranged wife. "Spoils of War": Even in a war, army officers seek ill-gotten pleasure in taking advantage of a defenseless young girl."Deadly Passage": A wandering sailor seeks revenge against a gangster responsible for the disappearance of his sweetheart, possibly being used in a prostitution racket."Bread": Two adventurous writers meet after sailing their vessels to Baja, Mexico. They look for inspiration in the taverns they frequent where unique individuals provide curious material to dwell on. "My Aunt Betty": She’s attracted to men in uniform. The aunt looks for companionship among the military (she loves to dance) and finds a marine master sergeant, whom she marries. "Prison Break": A brief account refers to the desperation an older person might feel enduring a lonely captivity in a rest home. "Fish Bait": This one might be described as a cautionary tale reminding parents about guarding their children against predatory molesters. Sad, these warped individuals do exist in society. "Naked Shore": A time when America was attacked at Pearl Harbor, and invasion on the west coast seemed imminent. "Death on Helena Drive": The sad passing of, many believe, one of the most popular movie ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Nathan McMillan. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/148483/bk_acx0_148483_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    New Testament words and phrases
    New Testament words and phrases ab 23.99 € als Taschenbuch: Epimenides paradox Anointing of the Sick Last Supper Rapture Sermon on the Mount Massacre of the Innocents Turning the other cheek Winefat Thorn in the flesh Syrophenician Sycamine Three Taverns. Aus dem Bereich: Bücher, Taschenbücher, Geist & Wissen,
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    The Mineral Springs Of Western Virginia
    The Mineral Springs Of Western Virginia ab 24.49 € als Taschenbuch: With Remarks On Their Use And The Diseases To Which They Are Applicable. To Which Are Added A Notice Of The Fauquier White Sulphur Spring And A Chapter On Taverns. Aus dem Bereich: Bücher, Taschenbücher, Geist & Wissen,
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    City of Lies: Inspector Ransom Series, Book 4 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 585min
    It is 1896 in Chicago - which means it has been three years since Inspector Alastair Ransom beat the charge of murder of a cleric, but his enemies have been working behind the scenes to hang him for the very same crime.Such a thing may appear impossible given double-jeopardy laws, but the Chicago Archdiocese and other powerful groups want Ransom's head. The book opens with this battle being waged by Ransom from behind bars. However, he is soon badly needed on a case involving mutilated torsos - that is, headless and limbless bodies that have been brutally ripped apart. With the help of the trusted people around him - Jane Tewes, her daughter, Gabby, Dr. Christian Fenger, Philo Keane, and Henry Bosch - Ransom begins to put the pieces together. Pieces that include a mutilated tattoo, the nature of the rips and tears to the flesh, and strange activity at the Chicago shipyards, the local taverns, the race track, and the streets of Chicago in 1896.All this during a time when Inspector Alastair Ransom is getting closer to understanding what truly happened at the Haymarket riot which maimed Ransom, years ago. After receiving the head of a childhood friend delivered in a box, Ransom learns that Tony is connected to both the old crime and today's crimes. Tony is now a friend who is among the series of victims to the butcher - or butchers - leaving torsos about the city. At the same time, Alastair is falling even more deeply in love with Dr. Jane Tewes and her daughter, Gabby, with whom he now closely works, as Gabby Tewes had become Fenger's assistant in the morgue. The final unmasking of the pure evil at work in the city comes clear when Ransom pulls back the layers and follows the paths that lead to justice.Hypnosis and old-fashioned police work begin to focus Ransom's search for answers to both the crime in Chicago history and the current series of brutal murders terrifying all of Chicago. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Tom Fria. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/169429/bk_acx0_169429_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    The Lost Painting: The Quest for a Caravaggio Masterpiece , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 382min
    Told with consummate skill by the writer of the best-selling, award-winning A Civil Action, The Lost Painting is a remarkable synthesis of history and detective story.  An Italian village on a hilltop near the Adriatic coast, a decaying palazzo facing the sea, and in the basement, cobwebbed and dusty, lit by a single bulb, an archive unknown to scholars. Here, a young graduate student from Rome, Francesca Cappelletti, makes a discovery that inspires a search for a work of art of incalculable value, a painting lost for almost two centuries.  The artist was Caravaggio, a master of the Italian Baroque. He was a genius, a revolutionary painter, and a man beset by personal demons. Four hundred years ago, he drank and brawled in the taverns and streets of Rome, moving from one rooming house to another, constantly in and out of jail, all the while painting works of transcendent emotional and visual power. He rose from obscurity to fame and wealth, but success didn’t alter his violent temperament. His rage finally led him to commit murder, forcing him to flee Rome a hunted man. He died young, alone, and under strange circumstances. Caravaggio scholars estimate that between 60 and 80 of his works are in existence today. Many others - no one knows the precise number - have been lost to time. Somewhere, surely, a masterpiece lies forgotten in a storeroom, or in a small parish church, or hanging above a fireplace, mistaken for a mere copy. Prizewinning author Jonathan Harr embarks on an spellbinding journey to discover the long-lost painting known as The Taking of Christ - its mysterious fate and the circumstances of its disappearance have captivated Caravaggio devotees for years. After Francesca Cappelletti stumbles across a clue in that dusty archive, she tracks the painting across a continent and hundreds of years of history. But it is not until she meets Sergio Benedetti, an art restorer working in Ireland, that she finally manages to a ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Campbell Scott. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/rand/000696/bk_rand_000696_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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