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A contemporary Sherlock Holmes, the eccentric Bernie Quist is a consultant detective in the city of York. Christmas is days away, and once again, the reclusive sleuth will be quietly celebrating alone. His assistant Watson, a teenager from the Grimpen housing estate, has other ideas, mostly involving parties, girls, and beer. Yuletide plans are halted when three chemists die and the fiance of one hires them to look into her apparent suicide. After discovering the chemist wasn't engaged, they're drawn into the mystery.

Deirdre Hawes had never thought of her life as extraordinary, until one day she met the father she never knew, and thus began the adventure of a lifetime. Armed only with the knowledge that she is heir to special magical gifts that would allow her to call on the aid of the long-vanished dragons, she finds herself drawn into a web of intrigue and murder, where the powers behind the throne are aligning to make sure she doesn't succeed, no matter the cost.

Today America stands at a crossroads. According to recent Rasmussen polling data, 53% of Americans don't believe that either political party represents their interests. And only 29% believe that their representative in Congress deserves reelection. Yet we continue to elect the same people over and over, with the same results. The United States of Dysfunction looks at the history of how this crisis developed and what can be done about it. Whether you’re involved in politics— or even if you're totally disgusted by what passes for politics today— you’ll find real solutions to the problems we face.

Round the world offers not only a glimpse into the cultures throughout the world, but a step back in time to 1878. A time when gold was money, national debts were small, governments were small, many governments were aristocratic, and war had left America looking for world peace.

Emmy thought she had the shock of her life when she learned that the bracelet she found at the backyard was actually Bella's - her trusted babysitter; the person she thought would never do her wrong. But life, as always, had other plans. And those plans are never really what she had in mind. Now's her one last chance to get to know the truth once and for all - and she sure wouldn't let Bella get away with this. Little did she know, something so grave was about to happen - and it could change her whole life if she couldn't fix it right away.

Emmy thought that the dark days of her sleuthing were over...but now it feels like they're starting all over again. After a dinner party at the Byrnes' house because of a new business deal that Emmy's dad ventured in, Emmy and Daniel, alongside the rest of the guests, were surprised to find Wendy, their cat, jumping on a man named Caleb Roberts - Troy Byrne's new business partner. Is Wendy just being catty? Or is there anything else - something graver, crazier - that Emmy should know?

Waren was just a nurse working in the emergency room. Denzel was a farmer working in his family field. Clementine was busy surviving as a new musician. Aiden was a photographer, trying to get the best shot. These four strangers were suddenly forced together, when a plague of blackness started spreading across our world, killing everything in its path. Together, these friends are pushed into a secret world of elemental magic, where they find hidden cities, powerful masters of magic, and the ability within themselves to harness the elements. Each has to learn how to control earth, air, fire, ...

There is no shortage of humour in Broadway, Jeeves?, an elegantly observed journal of a year in the life of the musical play by Jeeves, written and directed by Sir Alan Ayckbourn and composed by Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber, in which Jarvis starred in America.

Beginning in January 2001, the listener can enjoy a detailed account of this acclaimed production as it moves from Pittsburgh to Toronto and....Will it ever get to Broadway?

Welcome to Sky Valley, Georgia - a scenic town set in the heart of Rabun County, full of lush trees, greeneries, mountains, and nice people. It is paradise on earth; a place that you'd aspire to come home to. But gasp some of the people really aren't every nice and this seemingly serene place has secrets hidden within.

Brilliant but burnt-out English lawyer Ella Blake accepts an apparently simple brief: Investigate the mysterious disappearance of an African American polymath from his room at Cambridge University. The inquiry quickly becomes the greatest challenge of her life - solving the mystery of Genesis. Facing danger at every turn, can Ella find the answers to the riddles and clues left by the missing genius? Reunited with her estranged daughter, the inquiry sends them on a quest across the world and through ancient texts.

There are many great books that go into the mechanics of skiing. There are many great "how to" books that dictate how you should ski. But are there any books that help guide the skier in their thinking towards skiing? Ski philosophy is not a prescription to how everyone should ski, but instead offers guidance on achieving the most fluid and efficient movement patterns used by the best ski professionals and recreational skiers out on the slopes

Emmy felt like she knew who was behind all of these, especially after how Wendy attacked Ashley. She knew that something was behind Wendy's anger - and she was determined to figure out what it is. Thrown into the world of Caleb and Ashley, she realizes there are far more dangerous things than what she thought were around - and she doesn't know if she's ready for them. Plus, a grave accident is about to happen - and it's going to change everyone's lives for good.

An outstanding selection of stories from the classic King James version of the Bible.

Scottish Highlander Alex MacDonell returns home from fighting for clan and king to discover that the girl he once hunted and fished with has become an intriguing young woman. Kenna has adored him for years, but he always treated her like a little sister. When her own brother dies from battle wounds, Kenna is left with no family or home. Alex would love Kenna if he could, but recurring nightmares of acts he committed while hunting down Covenanters now haunt his days and nights. When Kenna comes too close to his heart, he pushes her out of his life—and into the arms of another.

Kaleigh Moore and Paul Jarvis talk about all things related to the business of freelancing. We’re talking clients. Pricing. Landing projects. Getting paid. Managing revisions (endless revisions). Finding clients and connecting with them in a way that feels right for you. If you’re like most freelancers, it’s the business stuff that keeps you awake at night, not the actual writing, programming or designing. That’s where the Creative Class podcast comes in. Kaleigh and Paul have over 20 years of combined experience freelancing with some of the biggest names and companies in the world, ...

Fifty Things to Know About Leadership by Ryan Jarvis Cornelius informs listeners that leadership is in everyone. Each sentence will show you how to see those qualities. By the time you finish listening to this book, you will look at people in a different light.

Have you ever wondered how rain came from a clear blue sky? Or what makes a dormant volcano suddenly burst? Or why a crystal has such a beautiful color? Well, the answer is hidden elemental magic inside our world. When our planet is suddenly threatened by a mist of darkness that kills all in its path, four strangers are forced into this hidden world of magic. Together, they travel around the globe to find secret cities with powerful teachers. Each has to learn how to control earth, air, fire, and water, and with their combined powers, they might have a chance at saving our world. In this ...

The Retirement Tax Podcast is your place to learn how to sand the rough edges off your 6 or 7 figure income tax bill the IRS expects you to pay over the course of your retirement. Hosts Benjamin Brandt, CFPⓇ , and Steven Jarvis, CPA bring you tax topics you can take action on. Leveraging their combined decades of experience in the financial planning and accounting worlds they share their insights and answer your questions.

Welcome to the "Excellence In Healthcare Podcast," your go-to resource for healthcare business executives who want to accomplish impactful results for the communities they serve. This podcast, hosted by Jarvis T. Gray, is intended to provide healthcare professionals with proven solutions for aligning people, processes, and priorities to generate business success. Join Jarvis and industry experts as they discuss the current trends and best practices affecting the healthcare business. This podcast covers everything from launching and developing successful healthcare enterprises to ...

The race to save Hagwood has begun! Wicked queen Rhiannon, High Lady of the Hollow Hill, is more intent than ever on finding the enchanted casket containing her heart. Made immortal through evil sorcery, she has ruled the land of Hagwood heartlessly for far too long. If someone can discover the lost casket and destroy the beating heart within, her terrible reign will end. The werlings Finnen and Gamaliel - in possession of the golden key that will unlock the High Lady's casket - race to find it first.