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Edgar Allan Poe is one of the most influential literary figures of all time. Diving into the life of this well-known poet and author, this book explores all the ways he impacted the literary world, both in his own time and in ours. Start listening, and be transported back to the 19th century to learn about one of the most well-known American writers of all time.

In 2005, the robotic probe "Huygens" lands on Saturn's moon Titan. 40 years later, a radio telescope receives signals from the far away moon that can only come from the long forgotten lander. At the same time, an expedition returns from neighbouring moon Enceladus. The crew lands on Titan and finds a dangerous secret that risks their return to Earth. Meanwhile, on Enceladus a deathly race has started that nobody thought was possible. And its outcome can only be decided by the astronauts that are stuck on Titan.

In the year 2031, a robot probe detects traces of biological activity on Enceladus, one of Saturn's moons. This sensational discovery shows that there is indeed evidence of extraterrestrial life. Fifteen years later, a hurriedly built spacecraft sets out on the long journey to the ringed planet and its moon. The international crew is not just facing a difficult twenty-seven months: if the spacecraft manages to make it to Enceladus without incident it must use a drillship to penetrate the kilometer-thick sheet of ice that entombs the moon.

The life of Martin Luther King Jr. was painfully short but joyously valuable. Using non-violent direct action and the principles of Christian love, King became the most influential pioneer of the civil rights movement in the United States of America. A husband, father, pastor, and leader, King preached a message of hope by taking to the streets and changing the world.

Sigmund Freud was a catalyst who signaled a seat change in how humanity came to understand the world and how it relates to the human mind. And if you have ever had a “Freudian slip”, you know full well that the concepts and theories of Mr. Freud are well ensconced in the modern lexicon. Many of us are familiar with his work, but his audiobook examines the man behind the work.

Daisy Fisher, la niña arquera y nueva socia del Club de los Sabuesos, ha vuelto a El Cairo en compañía de su abuelo, también insigne egiptólogo. Es un especialista en las fiestas de los faraones y una prestigiosa asociación cultural egipcia lo ha invitado como asesor. Van a recrear la antigua fiesta de Heb Sed, que tendrá lugar en la pirámide de Zóser. ¿Y no sabéis quiénes van a acompañarlo? ¡Por supuesto! Nuestros amigos del Club de los Sabuesos.

Todo comenzó un lunes por la mañana, cuando mi padre, el famoso arqueólogo James Callender, nos dijo: "Niños, ¡nos vamos a Egipto!" Los hermanos Callender, miembros del Club de los Sabuesos, no se creen lo que les cuentan si no lo ven por sí mismos, tienen una enorme curiosidad y un gran espíritu de aventura. Y cuando acompañan a sir Andrew a Amarna no imaginan que conocerán a la propia Nefertiti, al escultor que talló su famoso busto movido por su amor y hasta al propio Akenatón.

Todo comenzó un lunes por la mañana, cuando mi padre, el famoso arqueólogo James Callender, nos dijo: Niños, ¡nos vamos a Egipto! Los hermanos Callender, miembros del Club de los Sabuesos, no se creen lo que les cuentan si no lo ven por sí mismos, tienen una enorme curiosidad y un gran espíritu de aventura. Y cuando viajan a Taposiris Magna, las ruinas del palacio de Cleopatra, y conocen a Marcus y Alfred O’Reilly, expertos mundiales en esta reina, además de gemelos estrafalarios, se empeñarán en acompañarlos en su busca de la tumba de Cleopatra.

Acudir a una conferencia sobre Ramsés II no es lo que los miembros del Club de los Sabuesos entienden como una buena manera de divertirse, pero si la charla se acompaña de una exhibición de tiro con arco, la cosa mejora. Un arco que es una réplica exacta del que utilizaba Ramsés II y que está bien guardado en el museo. ¿O no?

In a fast-changing world of bells and whistles and endless notifications, it has become increasingly challenging to maintain focus and adhere to our goals, but with sheer willpower, we can overcome all the noise. With concise, practical, and objective guidance, The Art of Self-Control will liberate you from the bondages of distraction, mental debilitation, and rash compulsions.

No one likes to be lazy. Laziness is self-defeating and progress-hindering. It’s a complete success killer. But people choose to lose every day when they give in to laziness rather than fight it. Laziness is destructive and can often lead to depression and self-loathing. In order to achieve greatness, we must learn how to circumvent laziness and live a motivated life. Greatness calls for inclination for being proactive, inspiration, determination, and a perpetual zest for life.

Hoxie tells the story of a small, midwestern town thrown into terror and chaos after an industrial "accident". Lights Out follows Lenny, a small-time crook and his crew who find out that some too-good-to-be-true offers are just that...and worse. The Night Ferry focuses on a small group of travelers who encounter a strange and deadly force while taking the final crossing of the night.

Two years have passed since the fall of Octagon the Bitter and the dire warning from Order. The barrier that once separated the Five Kingdoms from the rest of the world is failing. Morgan is the first to encounter one of these invaders, signaling that the time has come for him to set out on his mission.

En esta novela, Payno retrata al México del siglo XIX - desde el mismo ambiente hasta la descripción de los personajes - y despliega una historia romántica acerca del amor imposible entre Mariana del Sauz y Juan Robreño.

Kurt Hammer's life is falling apart. His family has been found murdered, and his personal life is a shambles. While Kurt tries to leave his past behind and turn a new page, a serial killer is loose in the city of Trondheim, Norway. The police are clueless, and soon Kurt is called in. But can he rise to the occasion and save the day?

Harpagón es un hombre rico pero avaro; tiene dos hijos: Elisa y Cleanto, quienes sufren privaciones económicas y afectivas debido a la tacañería de su padre. El viejo avaro desea casarse con la joven Mariana, pero descubre que su hijo Cleanto está enamorado de ella. Elisa ama a Valerio; sin embargo, su padre quiere casarla con un hombre mayor y rico.

Jupiter's moon Io has an extremely hostile environment. There are hot lava streams, seas of boiling sulfur, and frequent volcanic eruptions straight from Dante’s Inferno, in addition to constant radiation bombardment and a surface temperature hovering at minus 180 degrees Celsius. Is it really home to a great danger that threatens all of humanity? That's what a surprise message from the life form discovered on Enceladus seems to indicate.

Whether it's the news, social media, or well-intentioned friends, we're told daily to fear "others". We fear strangers, neighbors, the other side of the aisle, even those who parent differently. And when we're confronted with something that scares us, our brain sees only two options: attack or avoid. But either way, polarization intensifies. What if you could defy your own instincts and choose a third option - scandalous, disruptive, unthinkable LOVE?

Is it possible that the largest body of Christian believers, Roman Catholics, have fallen from their place in heaven? Dark Halo takes the listener on a fantastic voyage, down the hallowed halls of St. Peters Basilica in the heart of Rome, and behind closed doors in the Vatican to reveal that the horrors and atrocities of the Roman Catholic Church have echoed down the ages, right into our modern times.

Nero. The very name seems to embody the character of a tyrant. The years of his reign come down to us with tales full of self-serving totalitarianism. Wasn’t he the one that fiddled while Rome burned after all? Wasn’t this the mad monarch who wished to embark upon a building project, so he set the old buildings that were in his way on fire? But besides this power-mad tyranny, what do we know about Nero? Surely even the most despotic dictator has a good side?