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Vincent O'Sullivan (1868-1940), born in New York to an Irish-American family, moved as a child to London. As a young man he soon became well recognised at the master of decadent and macabre fiction. "A Study in Murder" is the story of a man committing the perfect murder, told from the perspective of the warped murderer.

The Best Life Stories by Reader's Digest are 150 of the best hand-picked real-life tales of resilience, joy, and hope - all in 150 words or less! I was eight when my parents sat me down and gently told me they were divorcing, a moment that shattered my sense of well-being and sealed my conviction that a successful union wasn't possible.

The Fall of the House of Wilde for the first time places Oscar Wilde as a member of one of the most dazzling Anglo-Irish families of Victorian times and in the broader social, political and religious context. A remarkable and perceptive account, this is a major repositioning of our first modern celebrity, a man whose own fall from grace in a trial as public as his father's marked the end of fin de siècle decadence.

Vincent O'Sullivan (1868-1940), born in New York to an Irish American family, moved as a child to London. As a young man, he soon became well recognised as the master of decadent and macabre fiction. This collection presents five of O'Sullivan's creepiest tales: 'Will', 'The Business of Madame Jahn', 'A Study in Murder', 'My Enemy and Myself' and 'When I Was Dead'.

Classic spine-tingling tales to thrill you.

A work that had a huge influence on great thinkers including celebrated German philosopher Immanuel Kant, An Enquiry is Hume's examination of how we obtain information and form beliefs. He argues that we mainly gain knowledge through our senses, a theory known as empiricism. But while the impressions from our senses are key to our beliefs about the world, Hume argues that reason and facts play only a limited part.

Joseph Starling has returned from war and is trying his best to resettle into civilian life. In the midst of his struggles, antiwar protests spring up around him, and in this violence he is once again forced to face his internal conflicts. When Joseph discovers his best friend has been murdered, he is offered a chance for revenge, and that revenge comes in the form of high explosives. He doesn't feel guilty, though, he only dialed a number. Right?

The boundaries which divide life from death are at best shadowy and vague. Never more so than in this collection of 30 weird and macabre tales.

Vincent O'Sullivan (1868-1940), born in New York to an Irish American family, moved as a child to London. As a young man, he soon became well recognised as the master of decadent and macabre fiction. 'Will' is the macabre tale of a man who is in the process of poisoning his wife using the most deadly, untraceable and secret poison ever discovered. His wife has realized what he is doing but is powerless to prevent her own death...but she vows to exact a ghastly and morbid revenge from beyond the grave.

Here is a collection of spine-tingling ghost stories, read by Richard Pasco. They include "The Judge's House" by Bram Stoker, "The Upper Berth" by F. Marion Crawford, "Narrative of the Ghost of a Hand" and "To Be Taken with a Grain of Salt" by Charles Dickens, "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe, "Gabriel-Ernest" by Saki, "The Furnished Room" by O. Henry, "My Own True Ghost Story" by Rudyard Kipling, "Lost Hearts" by M. R. James, "Called" by P.C. Wren, and more.

Vincent O'Sullivan (1868-1940) was born in New York, son of an Irish-American family, and moved to London as a child. As a young man, he quickly established a reputation as a master of horror and decadent macabre stories. He was a close friend of Oscar Wilde, Aubrey Beardsley and other leaders of the aesthetic movement. "When I was Dead" is the macabre story of a man who gradually realises he has died unexpectedly...and resists vigorously this awful turn of events.

Legendary Rugby YouTuber Mark from Two Cents Rugby breaks down all of the happenings of the great game of Rugby while Tony from Distracted Sports tries to keep up.

Wicca is the modern witchcraft, and it uses tarots, candles, and herbs to heal the body and spirit. The one who knows how to use Wicca in the best way will never be unprepared for any unexpected event and will have the solution to all its problems. This audiobook is the most complete guide to Wicca currently on the market, created together with the greatest Wicca experts in the world.

In her inspirational memoir, Emmillia shares her unique personal story of strength and survival in the face of a multitude of serious medical diagnosis. Powerful, honest and unflinchingly raw, this must-listen book has been written for those who have had their world turned on its head by a health concern and need a dose of inspiration from someone who has lived through a range of life-threatening health challenges and has come out stronger on the other side.

We live in an age of diagnosis. The advance of sophisticated genetic sequencing techniques means that we may all soon be screened for potential abnormalities, and the internet provides a vast array of information that helps us speculate about our symptoms. When we are suffering, it feels natural to seek a diagnosis. But is diagnosis an unqualified good thing? Could it sometimes even make us worse instead of better? Through the moving stories, neurologist Suzanne O'Sullivan explores the complex world of modern diagnosis, comparing the impact of a medical label to the pain of not knowing.

In Philosophical Investigations, the Austrian philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein presents a radical approach to problems in the philosophy of language and the philosophy of mind. In fact, he sets out a radically new conception of philosophy itself. Published in 1953, two years after Wittgenstein's death, many still consider it one of the finest works of 20th century philosophy.

All her life, Eala Duir, a young college professor, has skirted the edges of a fantasy world. Visions of folk stories coming alive in hearth flames, and vivid daydreams where carousel horses ride off to battle, drove Eala to pursue an academic life specializing in tales of the Fae. When a cryptic message in her grandmother's will sends her to Ireland, Eala clashes with Sionnach Loho, an attractive, enigmatic local expert on folklore. After witnessing Eala's encounter with a ghost girl at an allegedly haunted castle, Sionnach reveals his own ties to the Fae realm.

"There She Grows" is where ambition meets authenticity for women entrepreneurs. Each episode serves up a delicious blend of practical business advice, podcasting insights, and life lessons with a healthy sprinkle of humor. Because sometimes all there is to do is laugh (even through the tears). As your host, I'm here to remind you that growth isn't always linear, but it can always be embraced. Join me as we navigate the beautiful chaos of entrepreneurship and life, one twist at a time.Your host, Abby O'Sullivan, is a long-time beauty pro who has pivoted to health and fitness coaching and now a ...

Grow your business by listening in to the stories of UK entrepreneurs! Each week Daniel Osullivan interviews UK entrepreneurs who are building their business today. Whether you're starting, building or aspiring to build a business, this podcast gives you access to experienced UK entrepreneurs and insight on how they started and grew their business. We will discuss the ups and the downs and everything in between as well as the mindset it takes to build a business. Hopefully we can all learn something along the way. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted.

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