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Short Stories in German for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, a feeling of progress and, most importantly, enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories are designed to give you a sense of achievement and a feeling of progress as you listen. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in German for Beginners will make learning German easy and enjoyable. 

Short Stories in Russian for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, a feeling of progress and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories are designed to give you a sense of achievement and a feeling of progress when listening. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in Russian for Beginners will make learning Russian easy and enjoyable. 

Brought to you by Penguin. Nobel Prize-winner and co-author of Nudge, Richard Thaler, and rising star economist Alex Imas explore behavioral economics in this fully updated edition of the seminal work The Winner’s Curse Why do people cooperate with one another when they have no incentive to do...

Japan is a land of complexity, contrast and contradictions. The world's third-largest economy, it is a powerhouse of innovation and a pioneer in technology, fashion and pop culture. But it also has a rich, ancient heritage and a deep reverence for custom, ritual and tradition. This illuminating two-part radio collection traverses the different aspects of this fascinating country, from its famous historical figures to its diverse cultural landscape.

From the outside, The Lyon’s Den doesn’t look like much; there isn’t even a sign. But Mercs of all species know that if you head to Southwest Houston, near the Starport, there’s a particular run-down strip mall that looks like it’s been abandoned for years. The glass door second from the south end of the strip is plastered over on the inside with blue paper, and the faint golden outline of a rampant lion is the only clue. 

Coffin Blossoms. A reminder that hope does spring eternal. In death itself, there is often beauty, life, and on rare occasions, even humor. The 24 stories in this anthology straddle the line between humor and horror in unique ways. Some wearing a wry smile. Others with tongue firmly in cheek. Ghosts, demons, vampires, myths, monsters, and murderers turned on their heads and shaken ‘til dizzy, then presented for you here, in Coffin Blossoms....

Johanna has had more than enough trauma in her life. She lost her mom in a car accident, and her father went AWOL when Johanna was just a baby. At 16, life is steady, boring...maybe even stifling, since she's being raised by her grandparents who never talk about their daughter, her mother Mandy. Then he comes back: Robert Newsome, Johanna's father, bringing memories and pictures of Mandy. But that's not all he shares. A tragic car accident didn't kill Mandy - it was Johanna, who at two years old, accidentally shot her own mother with an unsecured gun.

Named one of Financial Times’s Best Books of 2025, that bestselling author Tim Hartford called "fun" and "nerdy in the best way" Nobel Prize winner Richard H. Thaler and rising star economist Alex O. Imas explore the past, present, and cutting-edge future in behavioral economics in The...

Cómo evitar que el ego y la competencia nos hagan pagar de más Hace más de treinta años, Richard Thaler introdujo a los lectores en la psicología económica con su influyente sección periodística «Anomalies», escrita con colaboradores como Daniel Kahneman y Amos Tversky. Aquellos...

Sofia und Layla wollen gemeinsam eine zauberhafte Parade anführen, haben aber unterschiedliche Vorstellungen. Etwas später hat Zane ungewöhnliche Schwierigkeiten bei einem neuen Tanz und sucht nach einer schnellen Lösung. Camila möchte eine sensationelle Zauberin werden, doch als sie einen...

Das erste Schuljahr an der königlichen Zauberschule startet mit einem Rennen, bei dem Sofia und ihre neuen Freunde Layla, Camila und Zane ein magisches Tier gewinnen können. Kurz darauf müssen sie bei einem magischen Wettstreit verschiedene Aufgaben meistern. Dabei ist nicht nur Magie gefragt...

From old trapping laws to boat building and crafting dog harnesses, seniors and storytellers share about life in Labrador once upon a time...

An independent college football podcast that covers the whole sport, led by Richard Johnson and Alex Kirshner. Free episodes each week (twice per week in season), plus frequent subscriber episodes. Featuring co-host emeritus Steven Godfrey and friends. www.splitzoneduo.com

When our emotions lack words (or the reverse), maybe those of the greatest poets can aid us. This is our challenge. How can the poets help us today?

Menschen. Geschichten. Talks.Der fränkische Podcast aus dem Großraum Nürnberg. Wir (Richard Greene und Alex Teubner) holen uns Talkgäste in den Podcast, die vor allem eines auszeichnen: Sie haben Leidenschaft für das was sie tun!Kontakt und Info:Website: www.edzerdla-podcast.deFacebook: www.facebook.com/edzerdlapodcastWeitere Podcasts von Alex:RAMPENSAU! Geschichten vom Bühnenrand [www.rampensau-podcast.de]Die BierProbierer [www.bierprobierer.com]

Richard Bray and Alex Barker are the proud hosts of Table Talk with Rich & Alex - the show about beer, board games, and everything else. Theme music for Table Talk was written and recorded by Alexander Amadeo. Logo design by Andrea Bray. New episodes are posted every week with themes for every month. We hope you enjoy! Available on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart Radio and more.

Seventeen-year-old Evie Parker is devastated in the wake of her father’s sudden death. But she knows something her mother doesn’t: The day of his heart attack, her dad was planning to move out. After finding his packed bags, she impulsively put everything away to spare her mom more heartache. To make matters worse, Evie soon learns the reason her father was going to leave: He had been dating his 22-year-old receptionist, Bree, who is now six months pregnant with his child...Evie’s half-sibling.    

Now an HBO series starring Kathryn Hahn! “Light, zingy, and laugh-out-loud funny” (People), the New York Times bestselling satirical novel about sex, love, and identity as seen through the eyes of a middle-aged woman and her college freshman son. A forty-six-year-old divorcee whose beloved...

Stardom Quest is weekly English language podcast about professional wrestling company World Wonder Ring Stardom, more commonly known as Stardom and Dream Star Fighting Marigold, more commonly known as Marigold. This podcast offers updates on news, reviews, previews, and insights into the world of Stardom and Marigold for new fans and old alike.Part of the Five Star NetworkHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.