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A luxurious journey aboard the Orient Express turns into a race against time when a murder is committed. Detective Hercule Poirot interrogates the suspects during a long stop in the mountains of Yugoslavia.
Edward Frederic Benson was born in Berkshire, England on 24th July 1867. Educated at Marlborough and Kings College Cambridge he began his career as a writer at an early age and was published whilst still studying. Benson was also a gifted athlete and represented his country at figure skating. His career was prodigious and widely acknowledged. Perhaps he is best known for his collection of novels about ‘Mapp & Lucia’ which have proved very popular throughout the decades. Benson was also well regarded as a writer of ghost stories—‘spook stories’ in the then vernacular—as well as biographies. His ghost and supernatural fiction covered a range of subjects but all were exceptionally well-written, drenched in atmosphere, riven with chills and have stood the test of popularity over the decades as testament to his literary talents. Benson was never married and practised his homosexuality discreetly. E F Benson died on 29th February 1940 at University College Hospital, London of throat cancer. He was 72.Mostra libro
"Swami Satchidananda was a true inspiration to me. His teachings on spirituality, yoga, and meditation opened my eyes to new ways of thinking and living. He had a profound impact on my life and my art, and I am grateful for the time we spent together. His friendship was a gift that I will always treasure." - Peter Max "Peter was not just a gifted artist but a beautiful human being. His art was a reflection of his innermost being, and it spoke to the hearts of people around the world. I was privileged to know him as a friend and to see the depth of his soul. His art was an expression of his love for life, and it continues to inspire me to this day." -Swami Satchidananda Here is a captivating audiobook exploring the close relationship between Peter Max and Swami Satchidananda. Narrated by Raj Rass and Sripad Jagannatha Das, go on a journey through the lives of two remarkable individuals who formed an unlikely and enduring friendship. Peter Max is a world-renowned artist known for his vibrant, colorful, and abstract works of art. Swami Satchidananda, on the other hand, was a kindly spiritual leader and yoga master who dedicated his life to spreading the teachings of yoga and meditation in the West. These two great souls formed a deep connection that lasted decades. Here we delve into the unique bond that developed between Max and the Swami. We discover how their passion for creativity, spirituality, and a search for true and deep meaning and purpose in life drew them together, and how their friendship impacted the lives of so many. This inspirational audiobook is a touching important captivating tale of friendship, creativity, and true spirituality. Join us on this fascinating journey as we explore the deep connection between two remarkable individuals from vastly different cultures, united by a profound bond. Theirs was truly a match made in heaven! Hare Om Tat Sat.Mostra libro
"Traveling the world with my father, watching him interact with people, famous and ordinary, observing up close his balls-out sense of adventure, and having a larger-than-life personality to live up to had a profound effect on me and the formation of my character." —From the foreword by Steve Aoki, Grammy-nominated producer and Billboard award-winning DJ Hiroaki "Rocky" Aoki was a man who succeeded in everything he pursued. From wrestling, ballooning, underwater exploration, and car and boat racing to founding Benihana, Rocky's passion for life infected all around him and accelerated the exchange of Japanese culture and cuisine with America. Rocky's rags to riches story, from dishwasher and busboy to owner of a multi-million-dollar restaurant empire, is an American dream realized unlike any other. Running and expanding the business would be all-consuming for most people, but Rocky would not be deterred. His determination for the business rivaled the drive he demonstrated in his other interests, some of which almost killed him. American Hiro by Jack McCallum, who had full access to Rocky Aoki and those in his enterprises, provides the only full inside account of one of the most famous symbols of cultural assimilation and capitalistic zeal in modern United States history—a champion in business, sports, and life.Mostra libro
'It's one of those books that you can either read chronologically from front to back cover, or dip in and out of at leisure. It should keep many a dad happily occupied over Christmas' The Irish Independent Ireland, under both the Irish Free State and after full independence, has now had just over 100 years of autonomous national political leadership. This book, based on Iain Dale's blockbuster podcast, tells the story of Irish politics over the past century by examining the lives and actions of each Irish Taoiseach, from W.T. Cosgrave to Micheál Martin. 15 leading Irish historians, journalists and politicians write essays on each of these figures, showing in the process how Ireland developed from a poor ex-colony to a successful, modern country at the heart of the European Union. In the process, the contributors examine the importance of topics such as the power of the Roman Catholic Church, changing social mores, Ireland's relationship with the UK, and its economic development. This is a must read for anyone interested in Irish politics at a time of potential far-reaching change for the republic.Mostra libro
Pittsburgh's small but lucrative Cosa Nostra mafia family was on the rise in 1985 with a newly crowned Don . . . The men who came to dominate the rackets in western Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio, and West Virginia opened the family to massive profits from drug trafficking and a street tax on other criminal activities. At the same time, the Youngstown, Ohio, faction of the family launched a brutal mob war against the weakening Cleveland mafia and the Altoona, Pennsylvania, crew violently clamped down on their city. Discover gritty stories of a made member who controlled who a local police department hired, an informant who betrayed his own mafia grandfather and father, numerous unsolved murders and a mob mole in the Pittsburgh office of the FBI. This is the tale of a mafia family at the pinnacle of its power, willing to do anything to hold on to that power and its downfall in the criminal underworld.Mostra libro
This content is an independent and unofficial summary created for informational and educational purposes only. It is not affiliated with, authorized, approved, licensed, or endorsed by the original author or publisher. All rights to the original work belong to its respective copyright holders. This summary is not intended to substitute the original book, but to offer a concise overview and interpretation of its main ideas. American Caliph is a gripping, emotionally charged exploration of one of the most dramatic and forgotten hostage crises in American history. Set against the political backdrop of 1970s Washington, D.C., this riveting narrative follows the radical transformation of a man shaped by deep personal loss, religious conviction, and the desperate pursuit of justice. What begins as a spiritual rebellion explodes into a national emergency that forces the country to confront uncomfortable truths about race, faith, and institutional neglect. Through cinematic storytelling and powerful insight, this audiobook reveals the untold story of the 1977 Hanafi Siege and the man who orchestrated it—not as a terrorist, but as a wounded leader demanding to be heard. Introspective, tense, and profoundly human, American Caliph challenges listeners to look beyond the headlines and ask what happens when a cry for justice is met with silence.Mostra libro
