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An introductory essay by Edward Lucie-Smith, "The Enigma of Jasper Johns", explores the art, analysing its development from the 1950s to the exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts, London.

Almost always when we think of Ghost Stories, we first think of those written by the Victorians. When you consider the depth of literary talent available over the extraordinary length of Queen Victoria’s reign, allied to the fascination with their all things spiritual on ‘the other side’, then perhaps it’s simply right place, right time. Whatever the reasons given or proffered the reality and known facts are that if you want a really good ghost story to bring that edge of chill, that foreboding of dread, then look no further than ‘The Victorian Ghost Story’ for your listening pleasure.

Christmas may come but once a year but human emotions, the driving force of our characters, are with us every day. Yet, somehow these same emotions when they happen at Christmas seem amplified; we seem more tender to their touch, their words. Whether it’s a long-lost returning soldier wondering how best to return to the arms of his family without too great a risk of shock... Or a prodigal son whose taken path has driven pain into his own and others hearts… These stories reveal much about the human condition.

Eerie old houses, wretched smiles, mausoleums, and banshees. Stories from masters of the horror genre, M.R. James, F. Marion Craword, Edgar Allan Poe, W.W. Jacobs, Amelia Edwards, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, and H.P. Loveraft, stories to make your body tingle and your mind play tricks.

The life of Christ is an exhaustless theme. It reveals a character of greater massiveness than the hills, of a more serene beauty than the stars, of sweeter fragrance than the flowers, higher than the heavens in sublimity and deeper than the seas in mystery. As good Jean Paul has eloquently said, “It concerns Him who, being the holiest among the mighty, and the mightiest among the holy, lifted with His pierced hands empires off their hinges, turned the stream of centuries out of its channels, and still governs the ages.” Christ in history is undoubtedly more marvelous than Christ in ...

When your secret identity is revealed.... When the monster is unleashed.... When the superhero’s child has no power.... When Death himself is caught unawares.... Pull back the mask to reveal 21 tales from seasoned and award-winning authors, of magical masks, gas masks, death masks, superheroes, secret identities, disguised robots, alien symbionts, a Napoleonic thief, a swindling demon - even a hidden clown.

Martial artist and fencer Lucian Stiles longs for an exciting life and finds himself teleported from our reality to a realm that holds the Duras Kingdom. Caught in the middle of a war between a king and a powerful baron, Lucian finds excitement, love, and danger in a world of sword fighting and sorcery.

Ghost stories from the golden age. Six great writers weave their spell in creepy, insidious style.

Thirty years ago, the best-selling "letter to the government", Work in America, was published to national acclaim, including front-page coverage in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post. It sounded an alarm about worker dissatisfaction and the effects on the nation as a whole.

Before Marilyn Monroe, there was Norma Jeane. No one would have thought that the girl who spent her childhood between foster homes and orphanages would one day become a global star. The Last Days of Marilyn Monroe tells the extraordinary story of Marilyn Monroe’s life – and the shocking circumstances of her death. For decades, fans have speculated about the truth of her final days. Was it suicide? A tragic accident? Murder? Drawn from rigorous research, this book seeks answers.

A new Podcast on Hadrian’s Wall, we look at its history, fortifications and how this amazing World Heritage Site holds so much information on the Romans and their lives.

The world watched in bewildered fascination as the Nyx Probe materialized above the Atlantic, a silent, enigmatic presence that defied explanation. But this initial wonder soon gave way to a chilling unraveling of reality. As humanity struggled to decipher Nyx's purpose, a cascade of unprecedented events unfolded: a world paralyzed by fear, the insidious rise of artificial intelligence, the unsettling arrival of a second probe, and then, the unthinkable – the Moon's sudden and violent demise. This gripping tale charts humanity's desperate journey from scientific curiosity to the precipice...

This is a delightful picture of Jane Austen and her life and times, written by her adoring nephew. Included in the book are some of her letters, verses, the alternate chapter of Persuasion, and a discussion of her unfinished novel, Sanditon. This recording also includes letters that were written by Miss Austen's family members after her passing.

The stories for this annual collection of the Mystery Writers of America were selected for their strange and exotic locales. Breathtaking suspense, cold-blooded crime, and challenging twists of plot—set in the four corners of the world—make this recording a chilling audio experience.

Learn the 25 keys to a great business plan, including writing the company's mission, identifying marketing opportunities, calculating appropriate financial ratios, and projecting growth rates, that will help guide your company's expansion and attract necessary funding. Business Planning is part of The New York Times Pocket MBA Series.

In this brief essay, James Edward Snapp Jr., citizen of the kingdom of God and proclaimer of the Gospel, who has studied the external and internal evidence pertaining to Mark 16:9-20 very thoroughly for 30 years, shares some information with John MacArthur about some things he said in a sermon (and has repeated many times since then). He also offers some observations concerning Grace To You ministries and the faculty of Masters Seminary.

Theatre on the Spot dives into the world of live performance, exploring the past, present, and future of theatre. From ancient Greek plays to modern immersive experiences, we ask the big questions about theatre's place in today's digital world. Join us as we discuss trends, economics, and the role of theatre in society. Whether you're a lifelong theatre fan or new to the stage, this podcast will give you fresh perspectives on why live theatre still matters.

Bill James is the alter ego of two South African authors who have drunk together, sold books together, and now finally written a book together. That does not make it a bromance. Despite their having collaborated on a steamy sex scene. Their first book has no redeeming qualities whatsoever. Set in Johannesburg in the near future, Big Day Out is a mad mercenary romp through the dystopian nightmare that Covid-19 might have become. Might still become, if we don't keep our self-appointed leaders on a very short leash. Good old-fashioned don't-give-a-toss action. You don't like it, don't buy it. ...

Buy Me Up TV is a live, 24-hour cable channel, described by its CEO, Jacky Tanner, as ‘the crop of the top of the television shops’. Its perky presenters Angela and Bob are experts at flogging you everything you could possibly want for your home, wardrobe and lifestyle – and if the price isn’t right, the Bargain Bee will sting it right down. From ceramic hammers and a home Satanist test, to Robert Mugabe beach towels and a guitar bra (with matching banjo briefs), it’s all on special offer for a limited time only – buy now, while stocks last…

Adoptados por diferentes familias poco después del nacimiento, los hermanos gemelos idénticos Scott y Henry crecen hasta la edad adulta sin tener idea de que el otro existe. En última instancia, terminan en lados opuestos de la cerca, ya que Scott "Zipper" Conlon es miembro de Skuldmen, un club de motociclistas fuera de la ley, y Henry Baker es un oficial de la ley federal. Durante una vigilancia, cuando el agente del FBI Mitchell Gates observa a Zipper salir del apartamento de un presunto terrorista, le ruega a su viejo compañero del ejército que averigüe lo que pueda sobre el hombre...