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A deliciously black satirical comedy about the dinner party from hell. The fastidious host, Paige, decides to throw a dinner party in honour of her husband, Lars, who is celebrating the success of his pop psychology book, Beyond Belief. She carefully plans a surprise menu that will mark the occasion and anxiously checks with the waiter she has employed to make sure that everything is perfectly prepared. Her lucky guests include a postfeminist vegetarian artist, a distinguished microbiologist, a TV journalist and an uninvited guest who ends up staying for dinner.

In Theology of James, Peter, and Jude: Audio Lectures, top New Testament scholar Peter Davids offers a comprehensive study of the General or Catholic Epistles, which are often insufficiently covered in more general New Testament introductions, theologies, and surveys. The lessons offer a thorough exploration of the theology of each book, including introductory issues and major themes, and shows how each book relates to the broad picture of New Testament theology.

Sworn allegiances, cruel punishments, broken hearts, shattered dreams and ancient magic make for an utterly spellbinding listen in this full-cast adaptation of Gareth Jones’s masterful novel.

Two 19th century stage illusionists, the aristocratic Rupert Angier and the working-class Alfred Borden, engage in a bitter and deadly feud; the effects are still being felt by their respective families a hundred years later.

Often considered to be Ibsen's most popular play in his lifetime, The League of Youth caused fighting in the streets, with conservatives claiming it was an attack on their party and liberals claiming it was an attack on theirs! A thought-provoking comedy that's sure to feel shockingly familiar. Unusually for Ibsen, this play has a lot of humour and a more-or-less happy ending.

From the author of Copenhagen and Noises Off. A comedy-drama about a door manufacturing company and a fateful convention in Frankfurt. An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast performance featuring Rosalind Ayres, Allan Corduner, David Ellenstein, Julian Holloway, Peter A. Jacobs, Martin Jarvis, Robin Goodrin Nordli, James Warwick and Michael York.

In the fashionable spa town of Bath, one man is the arbiter of taste and the epitome of elegance: the self-proclaimed ‘King of Bath’, Beau Nash. In his capacity as Master of Ceremonies, he presides over the city’s social life, arranging balls and concerts for the ‘ton’, keeping a discreet eye on distinguished visitors and smoothing over any quarrels or disagreements. In these six episodes, he has his work cut out for him...

In their own words and their own voices, these contributors prove that ordinary citizens can make a difference. They offer practical resources to turn inspiration into action. From effective online petitions to getting out informed voters, this empowering audio is an essential guide for being involved based on one criterion: a heartfelt desire to better our communities and country.

"Hansel and Gretel" - a full cast audio play featuring famous melodies and beautiful arias. Experience Engelbert Humperdinck's world-renowned opera "Hansel and Gretel" as an audio play, performed by esteemed actors, complemented by intricate sound designs and effects as well as plenty of original opera music. Each act is introduced with interesting facts about the life of Engelbert Humperdinck (1854–1921).

In the 19th century, when books were comparatively rare and expensive, encyclopedic compendiums about managing households became very popular. The most notable example in this genre is Isabella Beeton's Book of Household Management, first published in 1861. Three years later, Edward Abbott, who described himself as an “Australian Aristologist”, published The English and Australian Cookery Book, which has the subtitle Cookery for the many, as well as the for the ‘upper ten thousand’.

Clara receives a nutcracker from her godfather Drosselmeyer on Christmas Eve. That night she dreams the nutcracker is fighting with toy soldiers against the army of the Mouse King. Clara helps the nutcracker and it transforms into a prince. Together they travel to the land of sweets and celebrate a wonderful sweet festival with the Sugar Plum Fairy. It was all just an amazing dream - or was it...?

Prince Siegfried comes of age and celebrates his 21st birthday in the palace gardens. The next day he is to finally choose his future bride at the court ball. Near the castle, on the shores of Swan Lake, the beautiful swan girl Odette emerges from the water in the moonlight. She is actually a princess transformed by the magician Rothbart. Siegfried is overwhelmed by her beauty and immediately swears his eternal love and loyalty. The curse of the evil wizard Rothbart is now supposed to be broken, but he has his own plans for Odette.

Zurück in New York. Der dänischen Journalistin Mette werden erschreckende Tatsachen offenbart: Mit dem 22.2.2022 ist eine unbekannte tödliche Gefahr endgültig ins Rollen geraten und Jakob braucht nicht nur seine Tochter Mette, um die drohende Apokalypse aufzuhalten. Für ihn, seine Bruderschaft, sowie für seine geliebte Fulvia mit dem gemeinsamen Sohn Giuseppe beginnt ein Wettlauf gegen die Zeit – quer über den Erdball.

Rückkehr ins Riordan-Universum. Chaos um Thor und Odin: Diese neun wilden Geschichten strotzen nur so vor Action, Chaos und Wikinger-Humor! Abwechselnd erzählen der mächtige Gott Odin, der modebewusste Zwerg Blitzen, der taubstumme Elf Hearthstone, die erste mutige Walküre mit Kopftuch Samirah al-Abbas und viele mehr. Am Ende verschränken sich alle Handlungsstränge zu einem Finale, in dem Magnus' Freunde zusammen Feuergott Surt besiegen - bis zum nächsten Kampf.

Kommissar Fin Macleod hat den Polizistenjob eigentlich an den Nagel gehängt. Doch gerade als er auf seine schottische Heimatinsel Lewis zurückkehrt, wird im Hochmoor der Insel eine übel zugerichtete Jungenleiche gefunden. Bald zeigt sich, dass der Mord fast 50 Jahre zurückliegt. Macleod übernimmt die Ermittlungen und stößt auf den Bruder des Toten, der augenscheinlich in den Mordfall verwickelt ist. Der alte Tormod ist allerdings kein glaubhafter Zeuge: Er leidet an Demenz.

A Spanking Good Time by Cassandra Carr: Leslie, as a natural Domme, works hard and plays harder. When she wins a trip to a private resort, she's happy to discover her husband can escape the demands of his job as a special agent for the FBI. However, he does have the tendency to be snappy on vacation. So before they can indulge themselves in decadence, she must make it clear who's in charge and that she's to be obeyed.

Der berühmte Entfesselungskünstler Harry Houdini entgeht nur knapp einem Säureanschlag während eines Auftritts im Circus Busch in Berlin. Obwohl er einen begründeten Verdacht hat, wer hinter dem perfiden Mordversuch steckt, können die vermeintlichen Täter nicht dingfest gemacht werden. Sherlock Holmes und Dr. Watson weilen auch gerade in der Metropole und bieten ihre Hilfe an.

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.

Nemo hat einen Plan: Er will dem mysteriösen Päckchen-Verschicker eine Falle stellen. Das könnte ein guter Plan sein – doch leider geht er schief. Und damit haben Nemo und seine Freunde drei Probleme: 1. Drache Drago wird lebendig. 2. Die Drachenspucke hat überraschende Nebenwirkungen. 3. Die einzige Person, die Drago in ein harmloses Stofftier zurückverwandeln kann, befindet sich am anderen Ende der Welt. Also fasst Nemo einen neuen Plan. Einen guten Plan. Doch leider geht auch dieser schief.

Man nannte ihn den "Herrn der Toten". Vor langer Zeit wurde er verbannt und begraben. Doch nun soll er wieder auferstehen. Und mit ihm die Toten. Björn Hellmark nimmt seine Spur auf - und geht in die Falle. Hilflos und allein ist er gefangen - im Leichenlabyrinth.