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Renowned novelist and poet Thomas Hardy is best known for his fatalistic, often tragic novels set in the 'realistic dream-country' of Wessex, in south and south-west England. Drawing on his own life, he created some of the most memorable characters and stories in Victorian literature—many of which are included here. In five dramas taken from Radio 4's 'Hardy's Women' season, we meet a few of Thomas Hardy's most compelling female protagonists.

Milton Jones, Milton Jones - so good, they named him. The most popular living comedian on Radio 4 and officially Britain’s funniest Milton is here with the complete three series of his award-wining show that leapt from late night to prime time - a show which co-stars regular guests Alexander...

Brought to you by Penguin. Revisit the world of Beatrix Potter in this timeless new audiobook edition. Featuring all 23 of the classic tales, this new collection features a range of award-winning and contemporary voices, including Olivia Colman, Tom Hardy, Lily James, James Acaster, David...

Panic is a legendary game played by graduating seniors in the middle-of-nowhere town of Carp, where the stakes are high and the payoff is even higher: After a series of challenges ranging from sleeping in a haunted house to running across a highway blindfolded, one winner takes home a cash prize in the tens of thousands at the end of the summer. Participating players are sworn to secrecy, which means little is known of Panic’s history. Until now.

I don't know what's worse: the remarks claiming you are a malingerer or a hypochondriac, telling you to stop exaggerating; the constant disappointment with growing despair because you receive neither a diagnosis nor effective help; or the pain, exhaustion, and difficulty concentrating that turn everyday life into an obstacle course. Perhaps it is the combination of all of these, or the realization that it will never truly stop.

Your body is your most valuable asset, so I am pleased to welcome you to a topic that affects a large portion of the female population: myomas. Not only will you receive understandable medical background information, but you will also gain the tools to recognize, identify, and alleviate symptoms and discomfort—without the fear of major interventions. My greatest wish is that you discover how to gently and naturally bring your body back into balance, allowing you to regain the highest possible level of vitality and quality of life.

Colitis Ulcerosa – those affected know exactly what this term brings to mind: pain, diarrhea, discomfort, sometimes even fever, and much more. No wonder the diagnosis hits like a bomb at first and turns life upside down. And as unpleasant as this condition is, there is extremely encouraging news for those affected: there are good chances to enjoy long periods without restrictions, and there is a lot you can do for yourself – now, immediately, without much effort and without sacrificing quality of life.

A brilliant young philosophy student bent on seducing her famous philosopher-mentor finds herself outmaneuvered; diabolically clever high school girls wreak a particularly apt sort of vengeance on sexual predators in their community; a woman stalked by a would-be killer may be confiding in the wrong former lover; a young woman is morbidly obsessed by her unfamiliar new role as “mother.” In the collection’s longest story, a much-praised cutting-edge writer cruelly experiments with “drafts” of his own suicide.

Mysterious names and fascinating tales from Norse mythology continue to captivate adults to this day – and even more so fire up the vivid imagination of children. This book presents the most important, exciting and beautiful stories from Germanic mythology, introduces the basics of creation, the divine world, mythical peoples and great heroic deeds, and also offers a glimpse into real Viking life.

Do you feel connected to the deep and powerful primal force of femininity? If not, you're not alone – but here comes a charming, pleasurable, and holistic solution: the Yoni Egg!

The Numerology – How to Gain Deep Insight into Yourself, the World, and Your Place in It Through Numbers. Do you believe nothing happens merely by chance? That your life, the world, and the entire universe follow a grand, eternal system in which everything has its place? And do you long for nothing more than to peek behind the scenes of this all-encompassing order? Then you've found the perfect key in numerology, and this book will show you how to use it with ease!

Green Magic: Harness the Ancient Witch Power of Nature for Spiritual and Physical Balance. Black magic, white magic—most people have heard of these at...

In fact, most people associate the word yoga with the image of someone twisting and bending or standing upside down on their yoga mat. And although these images are not entirely untrue in a certain way, they are far removed from the actual meaning of yoga. Mira Blumenberg allows you to look behind these facades and helps you align your everyday life with the original yoga teachings of Patanjali. This is what awaits you: Yoga Sutras - The Soul of Yoga, Who was Patanjali?

Then you are absolutely right – and dream interpretation can help you understand the seemingly mysterious messages of your subconscious. In this book, you'll find the latest findings from sleep and dream research as well as comprehensive techniques to effectively engage with your dream life. So dive into the exciting parallel universe in your brain and discover unexpected sides of yourself!

Jane Randall questioned for the hundredth time as the rickety bus bumped over what looked like little more than a cow path, why she’d taken the job as an assistant for the most spoiled actress in Hollywood? Oh right, the money and glamor. A chance to spend Christmas in London.

In the charming small town of Magnolia Beach, Ryan Forrester stumbles upon a teenage runaway in need of help. As Ryan helps Mia figure out what makes a family and what it means to belong, he discovers a long-lost sense of purpose and hope.

Zero-sum games are played for lethal stakes in these arresting stories by one of America’s most acclaimed writers, the award-winning, best-selling author of Blonde A brilliant young philosophy student bent on seducing her famous philosopher-mentor finds herself outmaneuvered; diabolically...

When the town golden boy falls in love with a girl from the wrong side of the tracks, sparks fly. Liam was the perfect son, always going along with what his parents wanted, even when it cost him his first love. Olivia never stopped loving Liam, even after he smashed her heart to bits. Now after eight long years, Liam is back, and wanting a divorce so he can marry someone else, but when he finds out what Olivia’s been hiding, it changes everything.

You'll fall in love with this really cool story about treating people kindly. Listen along as three little fruits go on an adventure filled with fun, friendship, and wonderful life lessons.

When her picture-perfect life comes crashing down, Elizabeth Charles finds herself out of options. After the local news drops the bombshell that her husband was unfaithful, the former strawberry queen, three years running, packs her bags, tail between her legs, and heads home to the place she swore she’d never return…Magnolia Beach. News, especially juicy news, travels fast. Everyone in the small town where she grew up knows exactly how her husband died. And of course, the one person she wants to avoid is the one person she keeps running into...though technically, she ran over him.