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As the early years of detective fiction gave way to two separate golden ages - of hard-boiled tales in America and intricately-plotted, so-called “cozy” murders in Britain - the legacy of Sherlock Holmes, with his fierce devotion to science and logic, gave way to street smarts on the one hand and social insight on the other, but even though these new sub-genres went their own ways, their detectives still required intelligence and clear-sightedness as characterized the earliest works of detective fiction: the trademarks of Sherlock Holmes, and of all the detectives featured here.

Maxim Jakubowski has edited all the great names in crime fiction, and stories from his anthologies have won the CWA Dagger six times. Now he has collected 19 Dagger Award-winning stories in one volume, making it the first retrospective deep dive into the CWA’s archive of Dagger Award winners. Edgy, twisted, and disturbing, Daggers Drawn is visceral and thrilling collection showcasing the very best modern crime fiction has to offer.

This Audiobook contains the following works. The Great Gatsby By F. Scott Fitzgerald Start at Chapters 1, A Christmas Carol By Charles Dickens Start at Chapters 10, Anne of Green Gables By Lucy Maud Montgomery Start at Chapters 16, Emma By Jane Austen Start at Chapters 54, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer By Mark Twain Start at Chapters 108, The Raven By Edgar Allan Poe Start at Chapters 144, The Prophet copie By Khalil Gibran Start at Chapters 145, Think and grow rich By Napoleon Hill Start at Chapters 173, The Iliad By Homer Start at Chapters 191.

Bastien is now the man of the house. His mom has given up everything to give him a new life and he’s determined to do everything in his power to take care of her. Verona, Indiana is Bastien’s chance to start over and he’s not about to waste the opportunity. The grumpy old man next door is most certainly not one of the more attractive features of Bastien’s new hometown, but Bastien’s opinion of him slowly begins to change. More intriguing is another neighbor. Viktor is a wrestler for Verona High School and mows his lawn shirtless.

Starting from Scratch is an autobiographical account of how the author found himself involved in the world of scratch DJing. From experimenting with record players and other devices that made interesting sounds as a young boy in the 1970s, right through to him becoming a UK champion DJ in the 2020s. This is a tale full of amazing coincidences and chance meetings spanning over five decades. A story of a kid that was born with the gift of rhythm and creativity, but had no suitable outlet to display them, as the art form he was destined to practice was yet to be conceived.

Galahad and Steve are still trying to find their footing in a new marriage as a gay couple, and each feels like they have taken the leap a little too quickly. They decide to go on an expensive boat cruise to save their relationship. All hell breaks loose when Steve meets Khalid, a wealthy Arabian royal who has fallen hopelessly for Steve. Events quickly unfold as Galahad goes beyond the call of duty to save his dying marriage. Are the vows of marriage enough to keep them together, or will an Arabian night shatter the bonds of their union?

Jake, a young, struggling entrepreneur, is excited to meet his fiancé’s parents just two days after their engagement. He was invited to join the family vacation aboard a luxury boat where he could meet and spend time with his fiancé’s parents. His major concern was the possibility of being accepted into the high-status family that his fiancé had been born into. Things quickly heat up as Jake discovers that Anne’s family is not what they appear to be. The males of the family have a secret and their burning desire and interest in him is about to take Jake down a new path.

Have you ever failed? Hit a roadblock that felt impossible at the time? Learn how these author-entrepreneurs hit a wall, pivoted, built even stronger businesses, and now have million dollar stories making a difference and changing lives. Each author gained valuable experience and expertise and shares that with you in their sections. Best of all, these authors show you how you can pivot and profit, too! You’ll have to listen to Million Dollar Story so you, too, can pivot successfully and be inspired to profit and win with purpose!

“Working Mothers Inspiring Others” is a collective shoutout to all the fierce, unstoppable women who are rewriting the rules of what it means to be a working mother.

Before you’re old and grumpy, before you’ve made too many mistakes, before you’re stuck in a job you hate, before it’s too late… build a better life. Better lives don’t just happen; they’re made starting with better mentalities. Too many young people are fooled into a mentality of choosing predictable devices over purposeful adventures, draining entertainment over true fulfillment. It doesn’t need to be that way. Become someone who creates good things instead of someone who waits for them.