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Comedian, activist and 'libertarian anarchist' Mark Thomas believes that, as a nation, we are drifting—economically, politically and socially. Where, he asks, are the big ideas, theories and visions that will help our country in its hour of need? Tired of the status quo, he sets out to change the world by compiling a People's Manifesto, gathering policy suggestions from his studio audience and getting them to vote for the best.

'We're surrounded by the living dead, and you're worried about breaking the law?' Supernatural investigator Tony Peterson is summoned by the devious witch Cassandra Collins to the bustling city of New Orleans. On the trail of the mysterious Voodoo Amulet, they're hunted through bars, hotels, train stations and graveyards by the police, criminals, black magicians and zombies. Can Tony and Cassandra escape with their lives...and their souls?

'One of you is a murderer! None of you are above suspicion. You all had something to lose.' Moments after welcoming his guests to a party, millionaire Harrison Pierce is murdered. But his death is only the first of many as, trapped on an isolated island, his guests start to die in increasingly bizarre ways. Attorney Tony Peterson must join forces with a woman who destroyed his life years before, the beautiful but deadly Cassandra Collins. But can she be trusted?

Venture into new realms of terror with Scare Street’s latest bone-chilling collection. This spine-tingling volume contains 15 ghastly tales of horror and the paranormal - more than enough to while away the hours as you lose yourself in the shadows of the night. The deeper you plunge into this realm of terror, the farther away the real world seems. But don’t worry...resist pausing, and stay a bit longer.

The events of the Crucifixion continue to fascinate biblical scholars and artists alike. Amongst the drama of that momentous day was a humble request and the reply that it received, an incident that manages to crystalize something of the essence of Christianity. Dismas - The Penitent Thief: An Introduction seeks to explore what is known of the individual who made that request and discover his story, his significance, and how he continues to inspire others

Wer träumt nicht davon, endlich der Stadt zu entfliehen und den Blick über Wiesen und Berge schweifen zu lassen? Große Autoren erzählen von den Freuden eines einfachen Lebens im Einklang mit der Natur, von der Apfel- und Heuernte und vielem mehr.

Coca-Cola and its logo are everywhere. In our homes, our workplaces, and even our schools. It is a company that sponsors the Olympics, backs US presidents and even re-brands Santa Claus. A truly universal product, it has even been served in space. From Istanbul to Mexico City, Mark Thomas travels the globe investigating the stories and people Coca-Cola's iconic advertising campaigns don't mention.

A fabulous anthology of some of the finest stories ever written.

Hier hört der Spaß noch lange nicht auf! Die Meister der spitzen Zunge, die Helden hintersinnigen Humors, die Sänger spöttischer Verse gehen auf große Fahrt: Mark Twain erklimmt Schweizer Berge, Ringelnatz bereist Tirol und Kurt Tucholsky preist die Kunst des (falschen) Reisens. Und während Umwege die Ortskenntnis erweitern, begegnen sie so skurrilen Gestalten wie der Frau McWilliams (bei Gewitter), dem Versicherungsvertreter der Olympia-AG oder der Tante Zerlinde - Gott hab' sie selig. Eins ist dabei garantiert: die allerunterhaltsamste Reisebegleitung!

The Zondervan Biblical and Theological Lectures series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, Four Views on the Apostle Paul: Audio Lectures include high quality live-recordings of college-level lectures that cover the...

Hier sind sie versammelt, die Meister der spitzen Zunge, die Helden hintersinnigen Humors, die Sänger spöttischer Verse und bissiger Satire: Ringelnatz juchzt vor Morgenwonne und Morgenstern führt den Wer- (oder war es der Was-?)wolf vor. Kurt Tucholsky erweist sich als unbestechlicher Beobachter des Menschlichen und Allzumenschlichen und Mark Twain kämpft mit der deutschen Sprache. Hören Sie 25 Geschichten und Gedichte, die Sie vergnüglich schmunzeln oder Tränen lachen lassen.

A liner sailing across the ocean to London. Happy couples enjoying a relaxing few days of fine food, fine wine and the fresh sea air. Until they start dying. Because also onboard is a ghost seeking vengeance. A ghost of a woman who died in 1929. Private detective Tony Peterson and the witch Cassandra find themselves embroiled in yet another mystery. Can they solve the dead bride's murder before they themselves become her latest victims?

The riveting true story—soon to be the subject of a high-profile film—of Olympic wrestling gold medal-winning brothers Mark Schultz and Dave Schultz and their fatal relationship with the eccentric John du Pont, heir to the du Pont dynasty On January 26, 1996, Dave Schultz, Olympic gold medal...