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It was a blood-curdling crime that rocked the town to its core, leaving some with permanent scars and others with deep regrets. A young girl had been brutally slain. Memories were beginning to fade, but during the renovation of the old parsonage, the murder rears its ugly head again when workers discover a time-ravaged portrait of the young victim. Conservator Annora Garde is hired by the local police to clean the painting and expose what lies buried within it.

To everyone who knows her now, Zoe Maisey - child genius, musical sensation - is perfect. Yet several years ago Zoe caused the death of three teenagers. She served her time, and now she's free. Her story begins with her giving the performance of her life. By midnight, her mother is dead. The Perfect Girl is an intricate exploration into the mind of a teenager burdened by brilliance and a past that she cannot leave behind.

Do you have a spouse who voted for a different candidate?​ An uncle or sibling you dread seeing at Thanksgiving? A lifelong friend with whom you just can't see eye to eye? As political divisiveness reaches a fever pitch in the Trump era, psychotherapist Jeanne Safer takes on the uncivil war between Republicans, Democrats, and every indie party in between in the new podcast, I Love You But I Hate Your Politics. On the show, Dr. Safer will show family and friends how to ensure their loving relationships not only survive, but thrive, despite political differences and disagreements.

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Twenty years ago, eleven-year-olds Charlie Page and Scott Ashby were murdered, their bodies dumped near a dog racing track. A man was convicted of the brutal crime but, decades later, questions still linger. For his whole life, filmmaker Cody Swift has been haunted by the deaths of his childhood friends. Hoping to uncover new evidence, Cody starts a podcast to record his findings. But there are many people who don't want the case reopened, especially Charlie's mother, Jess, who decides to take matters into her own hands.

Two best friends. One terrible event. Abdi Mahal and Noah Sadler have been inseparable since they met. They've stuck together, even when their peers have excluded them. But when a horrifying incident leaves Noah in a coma and fighting for his life, Abdi is too traumatised to say anything about what happened. DI Jim Clemo, freshly returned to work after an enforced leave of absence, is tasked to investigate.

"Vous seriez surpris de savoir tout ce qu'on peut accomplir en soixante-douze minutes", affirme Howard Smail lorsque Cody Swift l'interroge sur les 72 minutes que Jessica Paige a passé en dehors de tout radar la nuit du meurtre de son fils. En s'enfonçant dans les zones d'ombre de cette enquête, Cody Swift voit ressurgir des flashs de son enfance qui, s'il s'en était souvenu à l'époque, auraient complètement changé le cours de l'affaire.

Un suspect trop parfait, des aveux trop faciles... Julie McDowell, avocate commise d'office et présente lors du premier interrogatoire de Sydney, avait déjà le sentiment que quelque chose clochait dans cette affaire. Que s'est-il passé entre Sydney et les membres de la brigade criminelle avant les interrogatoires officiels ? Vingt ans plus, c'est Owen Weston, journaliste d'investigation, qui fait part de ses doutes et revient sur les zones d'ombre du procès de Sydney Noyce... et ce, malgré les intimidations.

Qui était vraiment Jessica Paige, la mère de Charlie ? La question est simple mais la réponse est bien plus complexe. Dans cet épisode, Cody Swift tente de dresser le portrait de cette maman fantasque et fêtarde qui a disparu entre 22h13 et 23h25 la nuit du meurtre de son fils sans pouvoir fournir d'alibi à la police.

Grand, avec d'épais cheveux bruns, un visage anguleux et une voiture de luxe... qui était vraiment le petit ami de Jessica Paige que les trois garçons voyaient souvent à l'appartement ? Dans cet épisode, Cody Swift suit les traces de cet homme mystérieux qui semble détenir une information capitale pour comprendre ce qu'il s'est passé la nuit du 18 août 1996.

Bristol, dimanche 18 août 1996 : deux jeunes garçons, Scott Ashby, onze ans, et Charlie Paige, dix ans, sont retrouvés battus à mort sur un terrain vague derrière le cynodrome de la ville. Sidney Noyce, jeune homme souffrant de déficience mentale qui travaille au cynodrome, est arrêté et inculpé pour les deux meurtres. Mais les a-t-il vraiment commis ?

C'est un des aspects de l'enquête qui n'a jamais été approfondi : dans son dernier souffle, alors que l'inspecteur Fletcher le tenait dans ses bras, Charlie Paige aurait prononcé le mot "Fantôme". Parlait-il de son meurtrier ? D'autre chose ? C'est ce que Cody Swift tente de découvrir dans cet épisode.

Parfois, plusieurs dizaines d'années plus tard, une nouvelle information, un petit souvenir extrait de l'oubli, un chauffeur de taxi qui se souvient tout à coup de quelque chose en entendant le podcast à la radio, permet de complètement changer la donne... La vérité sur le meurtre de Charlie et Scott est enfin révélée.

Award-winning broadcaster and educator Alvin Hall hits the road alongside activist and social justice trainer Janée Woods Weber. They drive from Detroit to New Orleans, collecting powerful, personal testimony about how Black Americans used the historic travel guide The Negro Motorist's Green Book during the height of segregation as a vital resource to quell fears, find safe havens, and travel with dignity. As he drives the Green Book, Alvin unearths both inspiring and heartbreaking tales that tell a different story from what Hollywood would have you believe. Driving the Green Book is a living...

Join Freya the Chocolate Rabbit and her friends as they have grand adventures in the countryside, dress up as mermaids in Sylvanian Land, and create unforgettable memories with their family and friends in the Village. With character introductions and beautiful imagery throughout, Sylvanian Families: A Treasury of Tales is the perfect gift for fans to treasure.

Step into the captivating world of soccer with "Football A History of The Beautiful Game" This meticulously researched and engaging book takes you on an immersive exploration of the sport's history, evolution, and cultural significance. From its humble beginnings to its global reach, discover the pioneers, legendary players, and iconic teams that have shaped the beautiful game. Immerse yourself in the origins of soccer, the development of its rules, and the establishment of prestigious competitions. Experience the exhilarating moments of the FIFA World Cup, the rise of club football, and ...

Small business owners are struggling to stand out in authority-driven fields. They’re losing deals to the competition, getting ignored by the media, and missing out on partnerships that could change the trajectory of their business. Increasingly, entrepreneurs realize that authorship can help by building authority, generating quality leads, and providing IP that lets them efficiently scale their business.

Is true love just a few dates away... or even closer than you think? Tom has always been a hopeless romantic: but now he's just hopeless. After lockdown in particular made the millennial a reclusive introvert, it was finally time to get back 'out there' – at least according to his best friends Adam, Allison and sister Sarah. As the group sets up 10 dates to rejuvenate Tom's love life, he soon realises how difficult the dating scene has become, along with juggling his Shakespearean-themed cafe and a hobby of romantic mixtape making.

Deux avions puis des centaines de kilomètres de route plus tard, Cody Swift arrive sur la côte nord de la Norvège, dans un petit village au milieu de nulle part pour rencontrer Howard Smail, ex-inspecteur chargé de l'enquête sur les meurtres de Charlie et de Scott.

With the publication of her landmark best seller Paris 1919, Margaret MacMillan was praised as "a superb writer who can bring history to life" (The Philadelphia Inquirer). Now she brings her extraordinary gifts to one of the most important subjects today - the relationship between the United States and China - and one of the most significant moments in modern history.