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Ben Whishaw and Philip Glenister star in these six plays telling the story of the fabled 5th Century king. Britain, 493 AD. When 17-year-old stable boy Arran is visited by Merlin, he is forced to confront his true origins and seize his destiny. Pulling the sword from the stone, he is proclaimed...

Today's computers are composing music that sounds "more Bach than Bach", turning photographs into paintings in the style of Van Gogh's Starry Night, and even writing screenplays. But are computers truly creative - or are they merely tools to be used by musicians, artists, and writers? Miller, an authority on creativity, identifies the key factors essential to the creative process, from "the need for introspection" to "the ability to discover the key problem." He talks to people on the cutting edge of artificial intelligence and explores the riches of computer-created art.

Come and hear the strange tale of The Boss Hank Morgan, a modern day (at the time of publication) Connecticut Yankee who inexplicably finds himself transported to the court of the legendary King Arthur (as the title of the book implies). Hank, or simply, The Boss, as he comes to be most frequently known, quickly uses his modern day knowledge and education to pass himself off as a great magician, to get himself out of all sorts of surprising, (and frequently amusing) situations, as well as to advance the technological and cultural status of the nation in which he finds himself.In the rather ...

In the autumn of 1918, an ancient English country house becomes the backdrop for a chilling mystery. The War to End All Wars rages on in Europe, but in this seemingly peaceful setting, a bored young wife throws a party for her London friends. Among the guests are war workers, servicemen, and a renowned explorer known for his expertise in jewels. The evening takes a dark turn when, just hours later, the hostess is found dead from a gunshot wound. An heirloom pearl necklace has vanished, and Scotland Yard is hot on the trail—yet they may be targeting the wrong suspect. As secrets unravel and ...

LibriVox volunteers bring you 14 recordings of In Remembrance by Arthur Macy. This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for November 7, 2021. ------ A tribute to friends both past and present, this poem is taken from Poems by Arthur Macy (1905) - Summary by David Lawrence

Step into the world of mystery and deduction, where keen observation and logical reasoning unravel complex puzzles. This podcast invites you to explore stories filled with intellectual challenges and thrilling discoveries, much like those found in detective narratives. Each week, we present a different complete audiobook, offering a variety of perspectives, time periods, and storytelling styles. This rotating collection ensures that no two weeks are the same, providing listeners with a chance to satisfy their curiosity, gain new insights, and enjoy an engaging escape into the art of detection....

Your Voice Is Your Greatest Business Asset—Make the Most of It Most of us dread standing up in front of a crowd. In fact, sociologists rank public speaking as our greatest fear. But there's good news. You can overcome this and other fears through the Vocal Awareness System that Arthur Joseph...

A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court is an 1889 novel by American humorist and writer Mark Twain. The work is a very early example of time travel in literature, anticipating by six years H. G. Wells' The Time Machine of 1895 (however, unlike Wells, Twain does not give any real explanation of his protagonist's traveling in time). Some early editions are entitled A Yankee at the Court of King Arthur. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Bones in the River is a quiet, reflective podcast about music, endurance, and modern life. Hosted by Arthur Vale, each episode is a short meditation on what it means to stay present in a noisy world — creativity without performance, strength without spectacle, and integrity when no one’s watching. These aren’t lessons or life hacks. They’re observations. About work, belief, masculinity, failure, attention, and the small decisions that shape who we become over time. For listeners who are tired of being sold certainty, and are still standing in the current anyway.

Now available as an audiobook and with a new foreword, a kaleidoscopic look at the many faces of Bob Dylan, legendary folk singer-songwriter and winner of the 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature. For almost half a century, Bob Dylan has been a primary catalyst in rock's shifting sensibilities. Few...

I'll host and interview an iconic Texas songwriter each podcast which we'll tape the 3rd Sunday of each month. Gary P. Nunn, a Texas legend as a songwriter and performer who calls Marble Falls home, agreed to be our first guest. He talked about the early days of the Texas outlaw movement, The Lost Gonzo Band, and his songs which have been recorded by the greats like Willie Nelson and Chris Stapleton. One part of the podcast mission is to remember the greats who were part of the Marble Falls musical legacy. Montessori school cofounded by Willie Nelson and his wife, Annie, first at his ranch in ...

The centerpieces of this collection are two essays by Arthur Machen, Strange Roads and With the Gods in Spring. Both use images of journeys through the countryside to evoke a sense of place and an innate spiritualism found in nature. In addition to these two essays, taken from a stand-alone chapbook publication are two thematically similar poems by Machen that evoke folk legends of his native Wales. The collection is kicked off by an insightful appraisal of Machen's literary career and his place in the pantheon of great authors of late Victorian period literature by Vincent Starlett. (Summary ...

"A Study in Scarlet" by Arthur Conan Doyle is a detective novel written during the late 19th century. The story introduces readers to the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes and his newly acquainted friend, Dr. John Watson.

A retelling of the classic Arthurian legends, this collection of twelve tales captures the grandeur, mystery, and moral depth of King Arthur’s court and the quest for the Holy Grail. Designed for young readers and educators, it brings timeless ideals to life.

Step into a world of delightful chaos with In Chancery, an original fantastic comedy in three acts by Pinero. This farcical romp navigates the twists and turns of memory loss, mistaken identity, crime and detection, and romance, all while humorously examining the complexities of life. Join the characters as they hilariously grapple with their entangled relationships and misunderstandings. As one character quips, Your husband? My husband! Begorra! Its not bigamy, but trigonometry, hes been attempting. - Summary by ToddHW

This book is part of the author’s "Nature Books For Children" series (three books), which is probably the best indication of its target audience and subject matter. The book is fun and charming, even for adults. Arthur Michell Ransome was an English author and journalist who had a reputation as one of the best English writers of children's books. - Summary by david wales

A Study in Scarlet is a detective mystery novel written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, introducing his new character of Sherlock Holmes, who later became one of the most famous literary detective characters. He wrote the story in 1886, and it was published the next year. The book's title derives from a speech given by Holmes to his sidekick Doctor Watson on the nature of his work, in which he describes the story's murder investigation as his "study in scarlet": "There’s the scarlet thread of murder running through the colourless skein of life, and our duty is to unravel it, and isolate it, and ...

A Study in Scarlet, first published in 1887, marked Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s debut of the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes. In the opening chapters, Dr. Watson is introduced to Holmes, and together they visit a puzzling murder scene. The crime leaves Scotland Yard detectives confused, but Holmes, with his signature brilliance, quickly unravels the mystery. The narrative then shifts to Utah, revealing the killer’s background, before returning to London for the final chapters. Holmes’s debut showcases his sharp observation, deductive genius, interest in chemistry and music, and his ...

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Come and hear the strange tale of The Boss Hank Morgan, a modern day (at the time of publication) Connecticut Yankee who inexplicably finds himself transported to the court of the legendary King Arthur (as the title of the book implies). Hank, or simply, The Boss, as he comes to be most frequently known, quickly uses his modern day knowledge and education to pass himself off as a great magician, to get himself out of all sorts of surprising, (and frequently amusing) situations, as well as to advance the technological and cultural status of the nation in which he finds himself.In the rather ...