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  Murder at the Bailey

  Henry Milner

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  "Fast, funny and readable, Murder at the Bailey is an enjoyable romp through a criminal world more recognisable decades ago: rogues' justice often prevails, against a background of colourful lifestyles – from expensive restaurants and bars to flashy cars and mistresses… Few lawyers can turn their hand to fiction after a lifetime processing the dry details of the law. Milner clearly can, and with verve and humour." – The Times
  "A pacy, witty, riveting tour de force" – Wensley Clarkson
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  A notorious loan shark is shot dead, in broad daylight, right outside the front doors of the Old Bailey. The killer is arrested at the scene and Adrian Stanford is lined up to take on the toughest defence case of his career. Can he steer his client past the no-nonsense Detective Chief Superintendent 'Iron-Rod' Stokes, hell-bent on achieving a murder conviction in his last case before retirement? That's assuming he can keep his client alive in prison long enough for the trial to go ahead. Can his illustrious defence QC, Patrick 'The Edge' Gorman, swerve the case past the acerbic judge known to all as Mack the Knife, whose own resolve is being tested to the limit by an adulterous wife? And why is London underworld numero uno Big Jake Davenport showing such a keen interest in the proceedings?
  A wickedly eccentric cast of brilliantly drawn characters populate this daring debut from one of Britain's top criminal defence lawyers. Dripping with sparkling dialogue and delicious wit, Murder at the Bailey is a masterly picaresque romp through the courtrooms, custody suites and London restaurants graced by the cognoscenti.

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  Breakthroughs in Science

  Isaac Asimov

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  Isaac Asimov, known primarily for his science fiction stories, was also a scientist. In cooperation with the Senior Scholastic magazine, he composed this wonderful and fascinating work of historical nonfiction. 
  Twenty-six far-reaching discoveries and the twenty-nine scientists who made them—from Archimedes, who boasted he could move the world, to Goddard, who sent the first liquid-fuel rocket toward space. 
  These men of vision and genius set their sights beyond the known to bring about hold advances in scientific thinking and enlarge our knowledge of man and his environment. 
  Masterfully narrated by award-winning narrator Mike Vendetti. This work is an inspiration to young and old alike. Who knew Thomas Alva Edison lost his hearing in one ear because he lost his balance hopping a train, and a trainman grabbed him by the ears to pull him onto the train?

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  Wake the Others - A Biography of...

  Willy Palomo

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  Half-memoir, half-biography, Wake The Others wrestles with the legacy of the Salvadoran Civil War. Blending lyric and narrative, Palomo traces his mother’s childhood, war experiences, family separation, migration, and its aftermath. Political without sacrificing craft, confessional without navel-gazing, this debut collection of poetry guides readers through the quagmire of family secrets to a place where healing is possible. 
  "Willy Palomo’s outstanding debut takes a scalpel to the heart of biography as a genre, cuts through to the arteries of inherited nostalgia for a motherland, and opens the capillaries of a mama, abuela, and bisabuela’s traumas. This book is a gut wrenching family narrative of the history of violence in El Salvador and a family’s journey north in hope of stability and the possibility of joy. Palomo’s poems are an important and unique addition to the growing voice of Central American writers in the United States.”  
  —Natalie Scenters-Zapico, author of The Verging Cities and Lima :: Limón

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  American Familia - A Memoir of...

  David A. Morales

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  Dream Big. Become More.Told as a conversation between David and his two sons, American Familia is David’s story of growing up in rural poverty in Puerto Rico and urban poverty in the United States, detailing hopeful and transformative life-lessons along the way.This is also his family’s story: one of faith, grit, and empowerment. Part memoir and part rallying cry, this book encourages discounted youth with a vision of hope that they, too, can transcend their environment and situation—and achieve more, be more, and become more. David’s story provides guidance on how to overcome challenges in the face of great pressure and gives direction on how to develop purpose and embrace opportunities with courage and personal responsibility.

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  The Biography of Gavin Newsom

  Jordan Blake

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  Gain an in-depth understanding of one of California's most influential leaders with The Biography of Gavin Newsom by Jordan Blake. This engaging audiobook provides a thorough exploration of Gavin Newsom’s life, tracing his journey from his beginnings in San Francisco to his role as the Governor of California. 
  Through detailed narration, you will discover the milestones and challenges that have defined Newsom’s career. From his early entrepreneurial ventures and his transformative tenure as Mayor of San Francisco to his groundbreaking policies and leadership as Governor, this biography paints a comprehensive picture of his impact on California's political and social landscape. 
  The audiobook delves into Newsom’s innovative approaches to pressing issues such as affordable housing, climate change, and public health, offering listeners a nuanced view of his vision and governance. Jordan Blake’s meticulous research and compelling storytelling provide an insightful look at how Newsom’s experiences and decisions have shaped the trajectory of California. 
  Whether you are interested in modern political figures, California history, or the complexities of state governance, The Biography of Gavin Newsom offers a thought-provoking and informative perspective on one of America’s key political players. This audiobook is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand the dynamics of contemporary leadership and the challenges of governing one of the most populous states in the nation.

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  Dwellings of the Damned - 15...

  Robert Arthur, E.F. Benson, A....

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  A collection of stories concerning shunned and disreputable houses. 
  Contents: 
  Nobody's House by A. M. Burrage (1927) 
  The history of a haunted house. 
  A Night of Horror by Dick Donovan (1899) 
  A haunted castle in the hills of Wales. 
  The Room in the Tower by E. F. Benson (1912) 
  A recurring nightmare. 
  The House of the Nightmare by Edward Lucas White (1906) 
  A night at a remote country house. 
  The Shunned House by H. P. Lovecraft (1937) 
  An abandoned house in Providence. 
  The Red Lodge by H. Russell Wakefield (1928) 
  A dreadful rental experience. 
  The Specter Priestess of Wrightstone by Herman F. Wright (1925) 
  A legend surrounding an English castle. 
  The Secret of the Vault by J. Wesley Rosenquest (1938) 
  A charnel chamber beneath an old house. 
  Black Was the Night by Laurence Bour, Jr. (1940) 
  An encounter in a crumbling house. 
  Six Flights to Terror by Manly Banister (1946) 
  How do you bury a building? 
  Up Under the Roof by M. W. Wellman (1938) 
  Something stalks the space between the roof-peak and the ceiling. 
  The Believers by Robert Arthur (1941) 
  A radio host broadcasts from a crumbling, haunted mansion. 
  Pigeons from Hell by Robert E. Howard (1938) 
  A deserted plantation mansion haunted by ghostly pigeons. 
  The Ghost of a Hand by Sheridan Le Fanu (1863) 
  A house haunted by a partially visible ghost. 
  Dark Mummery by Thorp McClusky (1944) 
  Beware of 'reputedly' haunted houses.

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