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  The Passenger: Rome

  Passenger The

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  The best new writing, photography, art, and reportage from and about Rome—in the series that’s “like a literary vacation” (Publishers Weekly). 
   
  If you believe recent chatter about Rome—in the media and by its residents—the city is on the verge of collapse. Each year, it slips further down the ranking of the world’s most livable cities. To the problems faced by all large capitals—hit-and-run tourism, traffic, the divide between elegant, Airbnb-dominated city centers and run-down suburbs—in recent years Rome seems to have added a list of calamities of its own: a string of failing administrations, widespread corruption, the resurgence of fascist movements, rampant crime. A seemingly hopeless situation, perfectly symbolized by the fact that Rome currently leads the world in the number of self-combusting public buses. 
   
  One might expect mass migration in the face of problems like these—yet the vast majority of Romans don’t think for a second of “betraying” their hometown, and the many newcomers who’ve populated it in recent decades resemble the natives in the profound love that binds them to the city. 
   
  The largest metropolis in Europe is a place of contradictions and opposites. We think of it as ancient, but it is profoundly modern—it was founded almost three millennia ago, but 92 per cent of its buildings have been built after 1945. To understand Rome and fix its problems, we should start considering it a normal city, not unlike Chicago or Manchester . . . just incomparably more beautiful. This volume is filled with portraits of Rome and thoughts not just on its famous past but its present and future, including: 
   
  Rome doesn’t judge you by Nicola Lagioia · The soul of the city by Matteo Nucci · 39 memos for a book about Rome by Francesco Piccolo · Plus: a guide to the sounds of Rome by Letizia Muratori; the feigned unrest and real malaise of the suburbs; the influence of the Vatican; the excessive power of real estate speculators and the rule of gangs; disillusioned trappers; football fans of every age, and much more . . .  
   
  “A pleasure to read.” —La Repubblica

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  Typhoon

  Joseph Conrad

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  This is the novel Typhoon. Written fir you by Joseph Conrad, and read by Jim Edmark.

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  A Deadly Affair in the Dales - A...

  Maria Malone

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  'Great locations, sharp dialogue, intriguing mystery, plus a charming detective-dog with knowing hazel eyes - a delight.' Greg Mosse, author of the bestselling Maisie Cooper Mysteries
  'An excellent procedural featuring a likable heroine and her talented canine partner'Kirkus Reviews
  Meet Sergeant Ali Wren and her trusty companion Officer Police Dog Wilson, a springer spaniel with a nose for trouble. Together they serve the small Yorkshire town of Heft, where everyone knows everyone else's business. And if they don't, that's a cause for concern…
  Ali, who has just returned home to Heft, needs all her diplomatic skills, not to mention a huge sense of humour, to navigate the requirements of her job. Drama lurks around every corner, from rogue parking in the disabled bays to a feud between the long-established Hooley bakery and a fancy new 'cakery-bakery'. When Brian Bright reports his wife Melody missing, at first Ali thinks it's just another routine case. The evidence overwhelmingly suggests that Melody has simply left, tired of playing a supporting role to Brian's obsession with classic cars and his first (dead) wife.
  But something niggles. When Ali and Wilson doggedly continue their investigation, they find there was more to Melody than anyone realised – and more to her disappearance too…

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  Oogy - The Dog Only a Family...

  Anonymous

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  In the bestselling tradition of Rescuing Sprite comes the story of a puppy brought back from the brink of death, and the family he adopted. In 2002, Larry Levin and his twin sons, Dan and Noah, took their terminally ill cat to the Ardmore Animal Hospital outside Philadelphia to have the beloved pet put to sleep. What would begin as a terrible day suddenly got brighter as the ugliest dog they had ever seen--one who was missing an ear and had half his face covered in scar tissue--ran up to them and captured their hearts. The dog had been used as bait for fighting dogs when he was just a few months old. He had been thrown in a cage and left to die until the police rescued him and the staff at Ardmore Animal Hospital saved his life. The Levins, whose sons are themselves adopted, were unable to resist Oogy's charms, and decided to take him home.   Heartwarming and redemptive, Oogy is the story of the people who were determined to rescue this dog against all odds, and of the family who took him home, named him "Oogy" (an affectionate derivative of ugly), and made him one of their own.

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  Freight Broker Business Startup...

  Alexander Sutton

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  Freight Broker Business Startup 2023  
  No matter how little you know about freight brokerage right now, you can single-handedly build the foundations of a booming business. Ready? Then read on... 
  Between now and 2025, the freight brokerage market is expected to grow by a staggering $41.6 billion. 
  The shipping industry has been going strong for almost 5,000 years, and together with the transportation industry, it has shaped our whole world. 
  You can snag yourself a big slice of the shipping pie, simply by becoming that middleman.  
  And while that might sound daunting at the moment, all you need is clear and straightforward guidance to the whole process… and that’s exactly what you’ll find in this book. Inside, you’ll discover:How to start your own freight broker business in 10 manageable steps (with a clear overview of each one before you get stuck in)Everything you need to know about the shipping and trucking industries (and why you need this essential information) The fundamentals of the freight brokerage business – lay a solid foundation before you begin building your startupInsider tips from the most successful freight brokers – bring your business up to their level immediatelyThe top mistakes that have proved to be the downfall of other freight brokers – and how you can make sure you never make themThe nuts and bolts of setting up a successful business – everything from your business plan… to financing… to marketing (freight-brokerage-specific details included)  
  And much more. 
  If you want in on one of the oldest and most successful industries in the world, scroll up and buy now

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  Amazing Pub Quiz The - Volume 1...

  Jack Goldstein

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  Which band was originally called Strontium 90? Who was King of England during the great fire of London? What is the currency used in Malaysia? And in which video game did we first meet Guybrush Threepwood? This fantastic quiz features four hundred questions split into forty sections covering all areas of geography, history, literature, music, sport, science and general knowledge. Whether you are a trivia master or a beginner on the quest to prove your knowledge, this is a perfect addition to your Audiobook catalogue.

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