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An exciting, hugely revealing account of China’s burgeoning presence in Africa - a developing empire already shaping, and reshaping, the future of millions of people. A prizewinning foreign correspondent and former New York Times bureau chief in Shanghai and in West and Central Africa, Howard French is uniquely positioned to tell the story of China in Africa. Through meticulous on-the-ground reporting, French crafts a layered investigation of astonishing depth and breadth.

Between 1923 and 1954, Weird Tales magazine shaped the landscape of modern horror, fantasy, and science fiction. It was the crucible of cosmic terror, sword-and-sorcery, and supernatural fiction, a publication that launched the careers of some of the twentieth century’s most enduring genre writers. Weird Tales presents a carefully curated selection of standout stories from the magazine’s golden age. This anthology brings together a wide spectrum of speculative fiction, ranging from mythic fantasy and Gothic mystery to tales of metaphysical horror and existential dread.

Stella Adler was one of the 20th Century's greatest figures. She is arguably the most important teacher of acting in American history. Over her long career, both in New York and Hollywood, she offered her vast acting knowledge to generations of actors, including Marlon Brando, Warren Beatty, and Robert De Niro. The great voice finally ended in the early 1990s. But, her decades of experience and teaching have been brilliantly captured and encapsulated by Howard Kissel, in the 22 lessons you'll hear in this audiobook.

War is dangerous in itself but when someone is at war with themselves at the same time, it becomes even more dangerous. Within two weeks of the Argentine invasion of the Falkland Islands, four men of Boat Troop, B Squadron, 22 SAS, are on the islands too. It is the mission of these four men to gather vital intelligence, with Argentine patrols everywhere. The rest of B Squadron are tasked with a suicide mission -- an attack on the Argentine airbase in the mainland. In charge is a man unafraid to risk the lives of his men in search of greater personal glory.

From Oscar-winners and cult favorites, big budget blockbusters and indie darlings, this captivating series takes you on a deep dive into the pivotal projects that defined the careers of six extraordinary filmmakers—Cameron Crowe, Natasha Lyonne, Ron Howard, Amy Heckerling, Richard Linklater, and Chloé Zhao. Through candid anecdotes and behind-the-scenes stories, these artists reflect on the formative experiences, creative breakthroughs, and personal inspirations that gave rise to their most iconic work.

La historia del pueblo de Estados Unidos para jóvenes cuenta las historias de obreros, personas esclavizadas, inmigrantes, mujeres, personas negras, latinoamericanos, asiaticoestadounidenses, indígenas estadounidenses y otros que comúnmente son excluidos de libros de texto pero que constituyen parte de la fuerza impulsora de la historia de nuestra nación.

Between the fall of Atlantis and the rise of known history, there was an age undreamed of—a time of ruthless kings, dark sorcery, and savage warriors. And among them all, one name stands above the rest: Conan the Barbarian. This collection presents every tale written by Robert E. Howard about the legendary Cimmerian—thief, reaver, slayer, and king—who carved his way through a world steeped in blood and magic.

Brought to life with dual narration by Jonathan Keeble and Emma Gregory From the bestselling author of the Cazalet Chronicles, The Sea Change is a witty yet heart-rending story of a marriage in crisis. Emmanuel is a famous playwright. Lillian is his sickly and embittered wife. They have never...

Audiolibro narrado en castellano. Thurber el narrador de la historia nos cuenta cómo conoció al excéntrico y casi marginado de los círculos artísticos de Boston; el pintor Richard Upton Pickman quien creaba obras extremadamente realistas y extraordinariamente horribles, que parecían capturar algo más que la propia creatividad del pintor. La tensión crece por averiguar la verdadera fuente de inspiración de Pickman.

In the hands of these classic American humorists, even the simplest household task can become a spectacular catastrophe. A cook turns a respectable home upside down. A burglar alarm causes more trouble than any burglar. Weddings descend into chaos, automobiles become runaway hazards, and the...

Classic Fantasy Tales of Robert E. Howard gathers some of the most powerful and influential tales of sword-and-sorcery ever written, showcasing Conan the Cimmerian at the height of his mythic legend.

Classic Fantasy Tales of Sorcery, Adventure, and Wonder, Vol. 1 brings together three atmospheric tales of magic, danger, mystery, and far-off enchantment. Featuring Robert E. Howard’s bold adventure fantasy and E. Hoffmann Price’s exotic supernatural romance, this collection offers timeless...

In the beautiful and dangerous landscape of Lake Geneva, in the shadow of the Swiss Alps, renowned writer Marceau Miller is found dead. In the wake of the tragedy, his wife, Sarah, discovers a manuscript he’s left behind, entitled The Story of Marceau Miller. With the support of close friends, Sarah struggles to hold herself together while caring for her two children and coping with the mounting questions surrounding her famous husband’s death. Was it an accident or part of some darker game?

Década de 1950. Con el fallecimiento de la Duquesita, matriarca indiscutible del clan de los Cazalet, desaparecen también para siempre los últimos vestigios del mundo de ayer, ese entorno privilegiado en el que prosperó la familia, un universo de grandes mansiones y leales sirvientes, un perfecto equilibrio entre clase, ocio y tradición.

Cuenta la historia de un joven estudiante que por falta de recursos se queda en una misteriosa casa de huéspedes. En este lugar, después de la media noche, empieza a escuchar una música de violín interpretada de una manera que nunca había escuchado: la misteriosa música de Erich Zann, un viejo violinista, mudo y con mucho que ocultar.

La colosal saga familiar de Elizabeth Jane Howard, el último gran clásico de las letras inglesas del pasado siglo, da en este cuarto volumen de la serie un memorable paso adelante hacia su brillante y esperada culminación.

Museum curator Amara Grant has big plans. Open a museum in Haiti plans. Return local artifacts to their country of origin plans. Getting fired from the prestigious museum she works at? Not part of the plan. But that’s exactly what happens when she discovers that a priceless set of bracelets on display are actually fake.

Before AA… Before The Twelve Steps… Soul Surgery defined personal work, was the foundation of sponsorship and step work, and bridged the Oxford Group and Alcoholics Anonymous. The practical evangelical method covers: - Confidence, gained through trust and discretion - Confession of moral...

Defense attorney Audra Reynolds left her small hometown years ago to escape being defined as "the fire chief's daughter." Now she's back to defend a local businessman accused of arson. A case that puts her directly at odds with Maliek Coleman, her father's protégé and the fire department's lead investigator. As they reluctantly work together to uncover the truth, professional boundaries blur and old sparks reignite. But in a town where everyone has secrets, Audra and Maliek discover that the most dangerous flames aren't the ones that destroy buildings.

When a deadly virus sweeps through Harmony Falls, Andrew's family finds refuge in an underground bunker. But as the world crumbles, it's not the virus that turns people into mindless, rage-filled killers - it's the vaccine they're told will save them. As Andrew watches the vaccinated population transform into violent monsters, he realizes survival isn't just about staying hidden, but about uncovering the dark truth behind a so-called cure.