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Here is the novel that will be forever considered a triumph of the imagination. Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Dune is the story of the boy Paul Atreides, who would become the mysterious man known as Maud'dib. He would avenge the traitorous plot against his noble family and would bring to fruition humankind's most ancient and unattainable dream.

Upon inheriting the Moonstone, a huge and priceless diamond, Rachel Verinder's delight turns to dismay when the gem suddenly disappears. But this is no ordinary theft. Sergeant Cuff of Scotland Yard is called in and immediately suspects an intricate plot. However, not even his powers of detection can penetrate fully the mysteries surrounding the diamond.

Eight swashbuckling tales about the eccentric members of Victorian Britain's greatest aristocratic family Based on their critically-acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe Festival shows Aeneas Faversham, Aeneas Faversham Returns and Aeneas Faversham Forever, these action-packed romps chronicle the lives of...

The classic Western, now newly repackaged as part of Bantam's Louis L'Amour's Lost Treasures program—with never-before-seen material from Louis and his son, Beau L'Amour. "I am Johannes Verne, and I am not afraid." This was the boy's mantra as he plodded through the desert alone, left to die...

Calidan Darkheart is an Imperator. The voice of the Emperor in the wild. A secretive and dangerous job, hunting down those deemed a threat to the Emperor's rule...whether monster or man. Twisted and bitter, he heads down a dark path to hunt a nightmare from his youth. This is his story.

In This Is All a Dream We Dreamed, two of the most well-respected chroniclers of the Dead, Blair Jackson and David Gans, reveal the band's story through the words of its members, their creative collaborators and peers, and a number of diverse fans, stitching together a multitude of voices into a seamless oral tapestry. Capturing the ebullient spirit at the group's core, Jackson and Gans weave together a musical saga that examines the music and subculture that developed into its own economy, touching fans from all walks of life.

These two great poems date from Shakespeare’s early years and are full of passion and invention. In Venus and Adonis, the goddess of love pleads with the beautiful boy to submit to her advances and become her love - but he only wants to hunt boar. In the more serious Rape of Lucrece, Shakespeare draws on the Roman tale of the Emperor Tarquin’s desire for Lucrece and its tragic consequencies. These poems give prominent parts to the two heroines, and Clare Corbett and Eve Best shine.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, this epic three-part serial tells the true story of Fletcher Christian’s dramatic mutiny against his tyrannical Captain and how Lieutenant Bligh when cast adrift in an open rowing boat with 18 loyal men makes an incredible voyage across 3,600 miles of hostile and uncharted seas to the Dutch East Indies, while Fletcher Christian and his fellow mutineers fight for survival on the battered and wind-swept island of Pitcairn.

The rich life Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) is featured here: His work as a doctor, his novels and journalistic writings, his support of Spiritualism and his defense of fairies. This is a unique set for the 150th anniversary of his birth. After his early years in medicine, the writing talents of Arthur Conan Doyle took over. Sherlock Holmes and Professor Challenger were among his successes.

Dream, oder auch Lord Morpheus, ist der mächtige Herrscher der Träume, Geschichten und der Fantasie. Ein ruchloser Okkultist entriss ihn einst seinem Reich und hielt ihn auf der Erde gefangen, wo er jahrzehntelang schmachtete - bis zu dem Tag seiner Flucht. Seine frühere Herrschaft ist verblasst. Um seine Macht wiederzuerlangen muss er seine drei Insignien zurückholen: einen Beutel Traumsand, einen Helm und einen Rubin.

Sherlock Holmes und Dr. Watson machen sich auf die Suche nach dem geheimen Buch des lange verstorbenen Alchemisten Gordon Adrik. Ihre Reise gestaltet sich länger und schwieriger als erwartet. Sie ahnen nicht, dass Theodora Sachs, Aleister Crowley und Rasputin dasselbe Ziel verfolgen und bereits einen beachtlichen Vorsprung haben.

Sherlock Holmes und Dr. Watson nehmen die Mordermittlungen in Molderton auf. Völlig unerwartet stoßen sie dabei auf ein altes Geheimnis, das ihnen selbst zum Verhängnis wird. Auch Theodora Sachs, Rasputin und Aleister Crowley halten sich in dem kleinen Ort auf. Sie haben in London den Hinweis erhalten, dass es in Molderton etwas zu kaufen gibt, was dem Zirkel der Sieben ermöglichen könnte, die Herrschaft über das gesamte Königreich zu erlangen.

Welcome to Mirror Valley, a small town full of quirky characters, dating app mishaps, and swoony kisses. This audiobook bundle collects books 1 to 3 of bestselling author Sara Jane Woodley's Love in Mirror Valley, a wholesome romcom series: The Next Worst Thing (Book 1), The Right Wrong Match (Book 2), and The Real Fake Fiancé (Book 3).

Aparecida por primera vez como radionovela en México en 1963, Kalimán y los profanadores de tumbas es la primera aventura del icónico héroe creado en México. En esta superproducción de Storytel y Superhéroe, se reinventa esta gran historia, sin perder su esencia, pero actualizada para...

Nachbeben.Wer hätte das gedacht? Wir sehen unsere Helden doch wieder! Na ja, wahrscheinlich doch nicht alle, denn wie sich in dieser Folge herausstellt, soll Brooklynn gestorben sein! Aber der Reihe nach. Am Anfang sehen wir, wie ein sehr erwachsen gewordener Darius einem Team des DPW, des Dezernat für prähistorische Wildtiere, in einer nicht so richtig bedrohlichen Situation hilft. Anschließend taucht, oh Wunder, ein anderer Dinosaurier auf, den Darius sofort erkennt, ihm, respektive ihr hinterherfährt, es aber nicht schafft, ihn, respektive sie zu betäuben.

Calidan Darkheart has survived monsters, men and the first years of the Academy, but will he be able to survive a higher power than his own? As a young student at the Academy and freshly dealing with the loss of a dear friend, Calidan must endure a new trial, one that will test every fiber of his being. Alone in the dark, Calidan the Imperator has so far managed to avoid the clutches of a rampaging beast, but now seeks to escape and fulfill his lifelong dream. Intent on saving his best friend Cassius and heading deeper into the wastelands, he seeks a prey that will eclipse all others.

Gerold Fürn spürte, wie sein Körper, sein Gesicht zerfiel. Hart krachte er auf den kalten Asphalt und zog mit letzter Kraft Marinas Kopftuch herunter...

Article 9 of the Tokyo Judgement at the end of WWII withdrew from the Japanese constitution the state's right of belligerency. Traumatised and guilt ridden for having killed enemy soldiers in war, Bernard has to attempt to coerce his children to continue his life's work, and makes their awaiting...

Hello Fine Friend is a collection of insightful, personal reflections on life, love, and being human, born from countless miles walked and talked by creative producer and storyteller, David Fischette. Each short essay captures a moment of wonder, gratitude, vulnerability, or revelation—the kind that often pass unnoticed in the rush of life. This is not a book to be listened to in order. It’s a companion for the quiet moments. A collection you can open anywhere and find something that meets you right where you are.

Unweit von Worms werden bei Bauarbeiten Goldmünzen aus der Zeit der Burgunden gefunden. Jeder, der eine der Münzen berührt, stirbt auf grauenvolle Weise. Zusammen mit meiner Freundin Nadine Weyer, die einen Zeitungsbericht schreiben soll, mache ich mich auf den Weg zum Fundort und wir entdecken dabei ein schreckliches Geheimnis.