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Oilfield Talk Podcast will interview Oilfield Hands from all over the industry & world… who have stories on top of stories to tell about their time in the Oil Patch. Give anyone in the Oil & Gas industry from Drilling to Production… Transportation to Service Industry! Everyone has a story to tell about “that one time” or “you just wouldn’t believe this”… people telling their versions of stories (creative license allowed) or the way they remember it… fact or fiction I guarantee everyone will enjoy listening to “Oilfield Talk”! Hopefully one interviewer will call his buddy ...

Coming from a troubled youth, Morgan Faraday grabs every opportunity to up-level her life. So she definitely plans to keep oil-company heir Sebastian Reid interested...all the way to the altar. He’s brilliant and supportive and is turning his billion-dollar company green to make up for his ancestors’ exploitation. With him, Morgan can have love, money, and the power to make the world better. And securing her future is far more important than the attractive environmental activist she suddenly has unexpected feelings for...

The summer solstice is the longest day of the year, but even the light can't keep away all that goes bump in the night. From rituals and witches to summer slasher and sunny horror, this anthology has it all.

Le commissaire Brunetti, enquêtant sur la mort d'un célèbre avocat, arpente les quartiers malfamés de Venise et tombe sur la piste d'un trafic international de prostitution. Avec l'aide inattendue de la délicieuse signorina Elettra, la nouvelle secrétaire du vice-questeur, le commissaire Brunetti va découvrir un commerce plus ignoble encore qu'une "traite des Blanches" post-rideau de fer... Donna Leon rend hommage à l'atmosphère unique de la Cité des Doges.

Cette nouvelle édition comporte 16 nouvelles techniques qui nous éclairent sur les apports scientifiques les plus récents. Madame O. (le personnage principal de l'ouvrage), femme de caractère, vit des aventures qui sont aussi les nôtres en cette première moitié de XXIe siècle. L'audio-lecteur découvre ainsi, au fil du temps, une trentaine de techniques de manipulation ayant fait l'objet de recherches scientifiques et dont l'efficacité est expérimentalement prouvée.

"Los tres ermitaños" es un relato corto escrito por León Tolstói que explora temas espirituales y la búsqueda de la verdad interior. La historia sigue a tres ermitaños que han dedicado sus vidas a la oración y la meditación en una isla remota. Su vida tranquila se ve interrumpida cuando descubren un bote varado en la costa, y en él, un hombre herido. Los ermitaños cuidan del hombre y, mientras él se recupera, les enseña una oración elaborada y formal. Sin embargo, su enseñanza es desafiada por la llegada de un ángel que les revela la simplicidad de la oración y la verdad espiritual.

"Jodynka" es una novela corta de León Tolstoi ambientada en la Rusia rural del siglo XIX. La historia gira en torno a las vidas de los campesinos del pueblo de Jodynka y sus luchas contra las fuerzas opresivas de la pobreza y la injusticia social. En el centro de la narración está el personaje de Stepanida, una mujer compasiva y de carácter fuerte que se convierte en un faro de esperanza para sus compañeros del pueblo. A través del viaje de Stepanida, Tolstoi profundiza en temas de resiliencia, comunidad y la capacidad del espíritu humano para resistir ante la adversidad.

"Francisca" es un cuento de León Tolstoi que explora temas de fe, compasión y la condición humana. La narrativa sigue la vida de Francisca, una campesina que vive una existencia sencilla y devota en la Rusia rural. A pesar de enfrentar numerosas dificultades e injusticias, Francisca se mantiene firme en su creencia en Dios y su compromiso de vivir una vida virtuosa. Sin embargo, cuando ocurre una tragedia y pierde a su amado hijo, la fe de Francisca se pone a prueba. Mientras lidia con el dolor y la desesperación, Francisca se embarca en un viaje espiritual de introspección e iluminación.

Twenty-five-year-old Lady Millicent Smythe has come a long way since her elder brother, as her then-guardian, tried to marry her off. It was a deal he’d made when she was but 17 with his friend Sir Montague Morton MP, in return for funds. Her escape all those years ago was not a little to do with Lord Charles Lombard, a chivalrous 20-year-old army officer who found her stranded on the road and carried her to safety.

Journalist/comedian Harmon Leon dives into the history of comedy; bringing podcast listeners some of his favorite comedy influences, cult classics, and all things comedy history. More at: harmonleon.com More at: comedyhistory101.com

Cultural conditioning and mass media manipulation have played a vital role in altering the fabric of consciousness for most of the world. Those who have been set apart have developed the discipline to remain aware in these final moments before hell breaks loose. We are either committed or detached, sympathetic or heartless, we care or we don't. Wherever you stand at this time, you will be accountable for your actions or lack thereof.

A 10-year-old gypsy girl is found dead in the canal, a man's wedding ring and watch in her possession, and Commissario Guido Brunetti uncovers a thorny world of prejudice and malefaction surrounding the immigrant gypsy communities.

As Venice experiences a debilitating heatwave, Commissario Brunetti prepares to escape the city and spend time with his family in the mountains. However, the weather is the last thing on Ispettore Vianello’s mind; it seems his aunt has become obsessed with horoscopes and has been withdrawing large amounts of money from the family business. Not knowing what to do, he consults Brunetti and asks permission to unofficially trail her, which leads to the flat of Stefano Gorini. But who is this man?

Caterina Pellegrini, experta en ópera del Barroco, rastrea la existencia de una valiosa herencia en unos documentos hallados por los descendientes de un genial compositor vinculado a la Iglesia católica. Caterina se adentra en la Venecia de finales del siglo XVII, investigando, sin proponérselo, la supuesta implicación del músico en el crimen más famoso de la época. En Las joyas del Paraíso, Donna Leon reúne sus tres grandes pasiones: la novela negra, la ciudad de Venecia y la música barroca.

Ein Mädchen treibt tot im Canal Grande und wird von niemandem vermisst. Brunetti aber geht die Elfjährige bis in die Träume nach...

When two British schoolboys decide to test the truth of the ancient Spartan tale of Romulus and Remus, they are soon stuck with the task of recovering a missing baby and making up ever-more elaborate lies to cover their tracks. This highly imaginative madcap farce could only have been crafted by Leon Garfield, the award-winning author of Black Jack.

“We Are A Nashville Based Podcast That Focuses On Open & Opinionated Conversations About Black Men Issues” Father and Son duo Leon Davis, Jr. & Johnathon Davis have created a platform that gives listeners both a millennial and “old school” perspective on black men issues and mental health. Too many black men suffer from years of suppressed emotions. This podcast provides these men with a chance to get things off their chest while hopefully, with their testimony, inspiring other black men to do the same as well. It’s time for your voice to be heard brother … come vent with us today ...

La Ciencia Pop es un podcast semanal sobre historias de ciencia que está inspirado en el libro del mismo nombre, editado en Chile, España y República Checa. Si te gustó, puedes aportar en mi Patreon www.patreon.com/LaCienciaPop

Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and empowerment with "Stellar Paths." This insightful guide is designed to illuminate the profound influence of astrology in guiding you through life's transitions, nurturing personal growth, and embracing the transformative potential of change. In this insightful book, you'll explore the intersection of astrology and personal development, delving into the role of astrological transits in shaping life transitions and fostering resilience.

Un homme est retrouvé mort dans un canal vénitien. Des indices laissent présumer qu'il s'agit d'un militaire posté dans une base américaine de la région. Mais pourquoi ses supérieurs s'inquiètent-ils si peu de lui ? Et quel lien y a-t-il entre cet homme retrouvé mort et le cambriolage d'un palais ? Avec son obstination habituelle, le commissaire Brunetti fera tomber le mur du silence américain... Non sans dommages.