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Can a detective novel succeed in riveting your attention if you know the crime beforehand and the perpetrator? Austin Freeman proves he can and this novel is one such by him where Dr Thorndyke unravels a mystery in his inimitable style - Summary by Yoganandh T

Inspector French of Scotland Yard follows the clues of a Hatton Garden murder-heist case leading him far and wide both in Britain and in the continent and finally to the culprit in a thrilling narrative - Summary by Yoganandh T

Sir William Ponson is found dead. His son and his nephew look uneasy to the eyes of Inspector Tanner of Scotland Yard and naturally the diligent Tanner pursues the clues and the notion that these are concerned somehow in the death of Ponson senior. To say that Tanner was sent on a wild goose chase would be an understatement! - Summary by Yoganandh T

The brother of a lawyer is murdered apparently in an attempted robbery and by a sheer accident Ms Blake happens to be there, her life is in danger as she declared that she could recognize the murderer. Robert Anstey, the KC whose association with the medico-legal expert Dr Thorndyke had been there to and his interest in the case became two-fold - to help Thorndyke and to admire Ms Blake. - Summary by Yoganandh T

This is one of many famous novels written by R. Austin Freeman that includes the character of Dr. John Thorndyke. Dr. Thorndyke is a legal expert, medical expert and investigator all rolled into one gifted package. The story is told through the eyes of young Dr. Paul Berkley, a former student of Dr. Thorndyke who becomes acquainted with the family of a man named John Bellingham who had mysteriously disappeared some years previously. Mr. Bellingham was a renowned archaeologist and benefactor to the British museum who had left behind him an unresolved last will and testament that was in dispute ...

Detective John Thorndyke never disappoints when solving crime in this collection of Freeman's works. - Summary by A. K. Morton

A powerful, practical guide for married couples, helping them stay connected amid the demands of modern life while modeling a healthy, rewarding partnership for their kids, from leading marriage experts known as “the Freemans.” You want your kids to grow up in a home where love feels safe...

A brief history of the rise and reign of Duke William of Normandy, King of England. Also known as William the Bastard, and William the Great, but perhaps best known in English history as William the Conqueror. Written by Edward Freeman, originally in 1888, as part of the Twelve English Statesmen series of books. (Summary by Cavaet)

A collection of adult stories - sad, humorous, and adventurous - about Man's Best Friend. NOTE: Some of these selections contain violence and racial stereotypes that will be objectionable to some listeners. - Summary by TriciaG

Shop Talk is a podcast series that shines a light on local businesses in my hometown of Millburn, New Jersey. Through the podcast, I will show how local businesses succeed by taking risks, being flexible, overcoming adversity, making smart moves, and going out of their comfort zone to find solutions to challenges to innovate and grow.

Corduroy and Lisa are going to the dentist in this new addition to the Corduroy collection! Corduroy and Lisa are excited to see their friendly family dentist, shows them how they count their teeth, cleans them, and rinses them. And who knows--maybe they'll even get a surprise at the end of...

On the last night of his life, Hyrum Smith folded down the corner of a page in the Book of Mormon and marked one verse: “I prayed unto the Lord that he would give unto the Gentiles grace, that they might have charity” (Ether 12:36). What does grace have to do with charity? How does receiving one lead to gaining the other? Scripture tells us that charity is a love that causes us to lay down our lives for someone. A greater love. A love that we must pray to be filled with. The pure love of Christ. What if charity is the outward expression of our inward understanding of grace?

The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution guarantees the right of individuals to keep and bear arms. It is intended to ensure that citizens have the ability to protect themselves and potentially resist a tyrannical government. The interpretation and application of this amendment have sparked ongoing debate and legal discussions. Some argue that the right to bear arms is necessary as a check against potential abuses of power by a corrupt government.

Executive Thought Partner with Dr. Daniel Freeman is a podcast for leaders navigating pressure, politics, and consequential decisions. Through thoughtful conversations and sharp reflection, the show helps nonprofit and higher education leaders think clearly, lead steadily, and make better decisions in environments where the stakes are high and safe spaces for honest processing are rare.

A Nation Without is a bold and timely novel that reimagines a familiar redemption story on moral reckoning for modern America. When a man immersed in prejudice is confronted with undeniable truths about the world around him, he discovers that everything he takes for granted—his daily comforts, his freedoms, the very fabric of his life—rests on centuries of minority and immigrant labor, ingenuity, and resilience he's never acknowledged.

The first and definitive history of the use of food in United States law and politics as a weapon of conquest and control, a Fast Food Nation for the Black Lives Matter era In 1779, to subjugate Indigenous nations, George Washington ordered his troops to “ruin their crops now in the ground and...

Winner of the Moore Prize for Human Rights Writing Winner of the National Book Critics Circle John Leonard Prize, awarded to the best first book of the year Named one of the best books of the year by: THE NEW YORK TIMES THE WASHINGTON POST THE ECONOMIST TIME A poet's account of one...

Hilarious and poignant, The Gargoyle Hunters is a love letter to a vanishing city, and a deeply emotional story of fathers and sons. Intimately portraying New York’s elbow-jostling relationship with time, the novel solves the mystery of a brazen and seemingly impossible architectural...

This program is read by the author. For John Freeman—literary critic, essayist, editor, poet, “one of the preeminent book people of our time” (Dave Eggers)—it is the rare moment when words are not enough. But in the wake of the election of 2016, words felt useless, even indulgent. Action...

Edward Freeman wrote Standing to help millennials and Gen Z push through adversity while pausing to evaluate the past. He shows that in order to become well-rounded individuals, we must learn how to tune into ourselves mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.