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Orphaned at birth, Oliver Twist is born into the grimmest of 19th century English workhouses with a life of grinding poverty ahead of him. But the boy is a fighter and after being evicted from the workhouse for asking for 'more' and surviving a stint as an undertaker’s assistant, he walks many miles to London and finds a whole new life with a gang of young pickpockets led by the Artful Dodger and their guardian Fagin.

London. A city drowning in fog. Amid that fog, a man with no name dies above a strange junkshop. Threads of mist and intrigue weave around a court case with no resolution, linking great country houses with the lowest slum in the city, mingling the high-born with a boy who sweeps the filthy streets, enshrouding devious plots and sudden murder, bringing together two extraordinary women – Lady Dedlock and Esther Summerson - who seem to have nothing whatsoever in common but who will find themselves inextricably linked.

Join David as he encounters his eccentric Aunt Betsey, faithful Peggotty and the villainous Uriah Heep, and as he falls in love with Little Em'ly, Dora and Agnes. And then there is old school friend James Steerforth: dashing, daring and seductive. This dramatisation explores the complexities and intimacies of that relationship beyond anything possible in Dickens' day, in an adaptation giving fresh life and vividness to this beloved tale.

Based on historical facts, our story begins in the Fall of 1723 in Dover, NH. That September dsy Tamsen’s world is shattered and turned upside down when her husband is killed and two of her children are abducted by an Abenaki raiding party. Now a widow, she is courted by two men. She refuses the rich and vain Thomas Waldron, who vows revenge. John, the other suitor, proposes as Waldron buys her farm and sets to drive Tamsen and her seven other children from the colony. Her resourceful daughter, Rachel, taken by the Abenaki, saves a warrior’s life, learns Abenaki, is taught Indian ...

A deeply personal memoir of the private Ray Charles - the man behind the legend - by his eldest son. Ray Charles is an American music legend. A multiple Grammy Award-winning composer, pianist, and singer with an inimitable vocal style and a catalog of hits including "What I Say," "Georgia on My...

Why were all three executed? And why dig a pit in this alfalfa field? Cold Case Detective Mat Finnley needs answers. M.J. Bartlet’s sister-in-law sends her a box full of maps of the alfalfa field. M.J. Bartlett, Manager of Provenance Research at Wrights Auction House wonders what the five gold Spanish doubloons she received has to do with any of this? Then the sniper kills again. Finnley knows he’d better work fast before more are shot at long range and he’s yanked off the case. To complicate everyone’s life during Prohibition, the new Revenue Agent is raiding Baltimore restaurants ...

“Three may keep a secret, if two are dead.” In “A Serving of Murder” the killer has a ruinous secret. He kills those who discover it. “A Serving of Murder” is a gripping Prohibition era mystery from the author of the popular historic fact-based adventure story “Tamsen’s Quest” about two remarkable and resourceful colonial women. In “A Serving of Murder”, Cold Case Detective Mat Finnley is unexpectedly entangled in the murder case. Investigating, he wonders if he’s not tracking a serial killer. With that in mind, he must act quickly before someone else falls victim. ...

In Mavericks, Money and Men, football historian Charles Ross chronicles the AFL's key events, including Buck Buchanan becoming the first overall draft pick in 1963, and the 1965 boycott led by black players who refused to play in the AFL All Star game after experiencing blatant racism. He also recounts how the success of the AFL forced a merger with the NFL in 1969, which arguably facilitated the evolution of modern professional football.

We are not powerless. We are not here by accident. And the time to remember who we are is now. It's Time is more than a book - it's a call to action for every soul feeling the pull of something deeper during these pivotal times. Born from the groundbreaking documentary of the same name, this handbook brings together the unfiltered truths, healing insights, and radical wisdom of ten trailblazing experts in energy medicine, neuroscience, holistic healing, ancient traditions, and conscious living. This book offers clarity, courage, and a new way forward in a world that is unraveling at the ...

Fort Chambly, New France, 1726. Tamsen and John meet the Jesuit priest who knows their daughter Rachel and escorts them to the Abenaki village. Later, they board a boat to Montreal where they, with a little luck, find Rachel for a tearful reunion. At the convent, the Mother Superior insists Anne must remain there until her ransom is paid. Rachel and the Mohawks make a plan and execute it. The Mohawks, promised good trading, guide the reunited family to the trading ground. Unfortunately, no trading ship waiting for them and the young Mohawk leader is furious. He is about to threaten them ...

Zombies, reapers, and more monsters. In a world where so many dark things go bump in the night, terror awaits around every corner as these authors take horror stories to the next level. Discover ghosts, demons, and your worst nightmares. Read at your own risk. Featuring 19 stories by the following 17 authors: Michael Raff, Antoinette McCormick, Matthew Ross, Charles Kyffhausen, Andrew McAuley, B.F. Vega, Douglas Allen Gohl, Toni Mobley, Barend Nieuwstraten III, E.B. Hunter, Constantine E. Kiousis, Alexis Cunningham, Katie Jordan, Maya Moes, Jodie Francis, Lori Gaudet, and J.E. Feldman.

New Hampshire colony, 1726. Tamsen realizes the government is hampered by the conflict with the French and it hampers their efforts retrieving the colony’s kidnapped citizens. Counterfeit money is found circulating in the colony. Another letter arrives from Rachel. John finds a peddler who will take them to Albany, but he will not take a woman. Tamsen masquerades as Tom Cross and she and John reach Albany. A set of favorable circumstances gets them on a ship to New France. During the passage, the ship is attacked by hostiles. They arrive in New France without papers. At the French Fort, ...

New Hampshire Colony, 1725 After meeting Captain Sheldon, he arranges a meeting with the Governor who promises to try to find her two kidnapped daughters. A letter arrives from Rachel in New France. Someone breaks down their door and a drunk is hurled inside. At the Meeting House on Sunday, the minister accuses them of having a drunken party. The truth comes out and the minister apologizes. Tamsen goes into labor. The midwife discovers there is a dangerous problem with the birth. Meanwhile, Rachel, who was kidnapped by the Abenaki, is embroiled in tribal unrest. Chief Orono fears for her ...

A homicide in Detroit usually doesn't raise many eyebrows, but a victim is found with a business card from a Department of Homeland Security enforcement cell no one's ever heard of. FBI Special Agent Amber "Corvette" Watson and Detroit Police Homicide Detective Sgt. Tracey Lexcellent catch the case. With a disgraced US Army Ranger who can forget nothing and a black-budget CIA team in tow, they must solve the murder before terrorists can parachute into open-air Comerica Park during the opening ceremonies of the World Series to blow themselves up and kill thousands on live television.

In the eerie manor house, a string of assaults has left its mistress gripped by terror, while one incident escalates to a shocking murder. Whispers of footsteps echo through the halls, and shadowy figures vanish before your eyes. While the servants attribute these events to the supernatural, its up to Quintus Oakes to unravel the chilling mystery lurking within the walls. (Summary by Lynne Thompson)

Once upon a time, I had a whimsical idea to write a book about Cats. When I shared this thought with friends, the responses were mixed one burst into laughter, another reminded me that there were countless books on the subject, while yet another expressed doubt that anyone would be interested in my take. One friend even suggested I consider writing about Dogs, Horses, or Pigs instead. Feeling a bit disheartened by their reactions, I shelved my idea and pursued other projects. As time passed, I took the opportunity to gather a delightful collection of Cat anecdotes, and I hope within these ...

Something sinister is happening in the Nevada desert. Is the government losing control of an experiment, or are conspiracy theorists creating hysteria? And what happened to Luke!? Listen to DJ Nick Charles as the story unfolds to the night owls of Springwell, NV. Season 2 Coming Soon! Season 1 14 Episodes